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Was Azumanga Daioh the first slice-of-life anime?
Because I didn't even need to research anything to know Azumanga Daioh was in no way the first slice-of-life anime.
Azumanga Daioh — Anime Review
There are flaws that chipped away at my nostalgia, but this rewatch also confirmed for me that Azumanga Daioh remains an all-time favorite.
Kohakuiro no Hunter — Hentai Review
It's high-quality hentai, but what sets Kohakuiro no Hunter apart are the surprise niches it decides to tackle.
Shinmai Fukei Kiruko-san — Manga Review
In every other respect though, Shinmai Fukei Kiruko-san is only okay. It has its fun moments, but struggles to keep itself engaging.
My most obscure (yet beloved) anime merchandise
For today I wanted to spotlight some of the more bizarre anime merchandise that have found their way into my collection over the years.
Bibliophile Princess — Anime Review
Bibliophile Princess is an anime that slipped into my backlog some time ago as it had strong similarities to other romance anime that I adore.
Ishuzoku Joshi ni Marumaru Suru Hanashi — Manga Review
It's a lot of content, but Ishuzoku Joshi ni Marumaru Suru Hanashi never feels like it's running out steam.
Look Back — Anime Review
thanks to its modest runtime, I'd say Look Back is worth taking a risk on even if it doesn't quite sound like your kind of movie.
Ghost Stories — Anime Review
There are many incredible moments peppered throughout the Ghost Stories dub that had me bursting with laughter, even on a rewatch.
Alien from the Darkness — Hentai Review
Most impressive of all is that Alien from the Darkness manages to have so many sex scenes AND tell a quality story.
Uzumaki — Anime Review
Whether you're a junji Ito superfan or a total newcomer, Uzumaki is an anime well worth checking out.
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! — Anime Review
I was worried going into Nyaruko that it would blow its best ideas on the start before running out of steam. Lo and behold...
Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up — Anime Review
Ghastly Prince Enma is worth considering. Though you may find yourself fast-forwarding through the boring parts a lot.
Dororo, Dororo, Dororon Enma-kun, Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up
Satoko and Nada — Manga Review
Satoko and Nada is a fascinating manga, that uses the slice-of-life genre as a means to educate people about Islam.
Demon Prince Enma (2006) — Anime Review
The story is also engaging enough that even newcomers may be able to appreciate what Demon Prince Enma has to offer.
Dororon Enma-kun (1973) — Anime Review
Like with the original Devilman anime, Dororon Enma-kun isn't particularly faithful to its source material.
My secret way to study media history
Consult the ancient texts
Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun — Anime Review
After Dawn of the Deep Souls, it's now up to The Golden City of the Scorching Sun to make the next big step.
Citrus, Made in Abyss, Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies — Anime Review
I can recommend The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies to mahou shoujo fans or those looking for a breezy romance.
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies
Next War Chronicle Ehrgeiz — Anime Review
Ehrgeiz is a great option if you want to watch a mecha series without committing to a long-running, multi-season franchise.
Psuedo Harem — Anime Review
While Psuedo Harem is watchable and has its funny moments, it's crime is that it untwists the original manga's greatest success.
1001 Nights — Anime Review
1001 Nights is an interesting curiosity for sure. Not so much a traditional anime as it is an animated spectacle.
Yokohama Shopping Log — Anime Review
Whereas SOL stories like this usually focus on low-stakes, stress-free plots, Yokohama Shopping Log has a deeply melancholic tone at its core.
(How to) back up your doujins
Quick PSA on the importance of local backups
Passion for media in the age of grift
Grifters are just in it for the money. Their efforts help nobody and contribute nothing to the hobby or its community.
Ogre no Aniki to Dorei-chan — Manga Review
If you're looking for a fantasy manga that breaks away from the usual fascinations, then Ogre no Aniki to Dorei-chan is a solid pick.
Gunslinger Girl — Anime Review
Now this isn't criticism on my part. Gunslinger Girl is very aware that its premise is nightmarish from a moral perspective.
Wreck-It Ralph — Movie Review
On the whole, Wreck-It Ralph was tremendously enjoyable and, yeah, I feel bad about putting it off for over a decade.
My Roommate Isn’t From This World — Manga Review
My Roommate Isn't From This World was a fun doujin about renting a haunted apartment, that was recently picked up for a formal publication.
NieA_7 — Anime Review
At times it managed to be interesting and draw me in, but there was always a distance between me and NieA_7.
Dominion Tank Police — Anime Review
Dominion Tank Police is set in a dystopian city where—in a bid to deter crime—the police have been authorized to use military tanks.
Catch These Hands! — Manga Review
That's what I really like about Catch These Hands! actually. It's not a "I can fix her" kind of romance story.
Redline – Anime Review
It's exciting and often hilarious, while also benefiting from a look and soundscape wholly unique to Redline.
Library War — Anime Review
Yet despite having so much going for it right from the outset, Library War falls flat on its face and never recovers.
The Legend of Chun Hyang — Manga Review
The Legend of Chun Hyang is only a single volume, and even that only amounts to 2 real stories of 70-90 pages each.
Cybersix – Anime Review
A truly international anime
Akiba Maid War — Anime Review
Akiba Maid War is a dark comedy whose premise is "what if maid cafes were run like a yakuza, but everyone stays in character at all times."
Reasons to Anime is changing — Here is why
AI ruins my life again
Brief Thoughts On: Iron Virgin Jun
Compared to the many other old school Go Nagai licenses, Iron Virgin Jun stands out for its relative normalcy.
3 Reasons To Watch: The Great Passage
Even if you go into The Great Passage with a skeptical mind, it presents interesting questions that draw you into its world.
5 Reasons To Watch: MF Ghost
MF Ghost makes great use of this change in format to make its races more dynamic. There's more push-and-pull, more drama.
Brief Thoughts On: Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai
It's far from being the best it could have been, but I definitely had a fun time with Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai.
5 Racing Games for Initial D Fans
So let's instead go down the safer route and find some video games to recreate the Initial D experience with.
5 Reasons To Watch: Initial D
Initial D is the iconic racing anime. A status it has enjoyed (and defended) for two-and-a-half decades now.
Brief Thoughts On: Jungle De Ikou!
Jungle De Ikou! is weird, awkward, and lacking in a defining appeal it has the capacity to deliver on.
Movie Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
While that spectacle certainly makes this a gorgeous film, I feel that it steers The Super Mario Bros. Movie towards an odd direction.
3 Reasons To Watch: Gleipnir
There is ample violence, sex, and dark plot twists, but Gleipnir backs this up with some genuinely fascinating mysteries.
Brief Thoughts On: Cat Shit One
I'll certainly be rewatching Cat Shit One again sometime and am interested enough to look into the manga as well.
An Otaku’s Weight Loss Update
Last year around this time, I published an article titled “An Overweight Otaku’s Weight Loss Journey” chronicling...
3 Reasons To Watch: Dimension Movement of Nazca
Dimension Movement of Nazca is a mythological apocalypse story revolving around a group of college students.