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Manga of the Month: Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi I could have always made Urusei Yatsura a manga of the month. There was nothing stopping me. While Ranma is what really made…
November Updates: No AnimeNYC for Us
Hello, all! Kate here. In a strange turn of events, neither Al or I ended up attending AnimeNYC 2022 despite it being our backyard convention. A combination of…
The Speakeasy #143: Made in Abyss S2, Yurei Deco, Dennoh Coil + More
This month we talk about a bunch of shows we finished. Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Made in Abyss S2: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun…
October Updates: The Wonderful and Weird World of Decades-long Storytelling
Hello, all! Kate here. This last month, I have been down a rabbit hole of my favorite American soap opera, revisiting stories and my all-time favorite couple (from…
The Speakeasy #142: Chainsaw Man, The Witch From Mercury, Urusei Yatsura, + More Fall 2022 Anime
This month we check out all the new seasonal offerings! Urusei Yatsura (2022) Do It Yourself!! The Human Crazy University Akiba Maid Wars My Master Has No Tail…
Manga of the Month: The Men Who Created Gundam
The Men Who Created Gundam by Hideki Ohwada, Hajime Yatate, and Yoshiyuki Tomino The Men Who Created Gundam is a definitely 100% accurate, not exaggerated in any way,…
September Updates: Change of Plans
Hello, all! Kate here. Truth be told, I was supposed to be visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando this week, but a massive hurricane…
Manga of the Month: My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files
My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files by Natsumi Ito It is no secret that I love a good detective, but My Dear Detective seems custom made with me…
The Speakeasy #141: JoJo’s Part 6, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Backflip!! + More
This month we catch up on a variety of shows! Backflip!! Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Zero’s Tea Time Odd Taxi: In The Woods JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 2…
August Updates: Quality Downtime
Hello, all! Kate here. Starting with Otakon and following through to Labor Day, this part of the summer always seems like an extra busy time for me and…
Manga of the Month: Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara After nuclear disaster strikes, the world is recast as a place where water is a highly sought resource…
The Speakeasy #140: Otakon 2022
Otakon is saved! This month we share our thoughts on Otakon 2022! The Type-Moon (Moment) Minute New Fate/Grand Order characterEVO x Meltly BloodType-Moon Comiket policy Join us on…
July Updates: 15th Anniversary
Hello, all! Kate here. It is hard to believe that Reverse Thieves started 15 years ago this month! The world, the site, and we as people have certainly…
Manga of the Month: Run On Your New Legs
Run On Your New Legs by Wataru Midori After Kikuzato has his left leg amputated following an accident, he assumes he has to give up his athletic dreams.…
The Speakeasy #139: Birdie Wing, Bakumatsu Bad Boys, Bastard!! + More Summer 2022 Anime
This month we discuss the end of Birdie Wing S1 and take a peek at a bunch of new anime for the summer 2022 season. Extreme HeartsTeppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing…
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer, Lycoris Recoil, Spriggan, YUREI DECO, Bad Boys
Cowboy Bebop Rewatch Podcast Session #29: Netflix Cowboy Bebop (bonus)
A special bonus episode. We’re sorry.
June Updates: Summertime
Hello, all! Kate here. I don’t know about you, but I hate the summer. June is only mildly bearable, and then it goes downhill from there. And yet,…
The Speakeasy #138: One Piece, Bubble, The Faraway Paladin + More
This month we get hype about One Piece and discuss a couple of shows and the latest Netflix anime movie release. One Piece mangaBlade Runner: Black LotusBubbleThe Faraway…
Manga of the Month: That Blue Summer
That Blue Summer by Atsuko Namba High schooler Rio romanticizes fate, especially when it comes to love. When her mom sends Rio and her brother to stay with…
May Updates: Passion
Hello, all! Kate here. Lately, I’ve been thinking about my passion as a anime fan. My love for the medium has remained ever strong, but I realized I…
The Speakeasy #137: Ranking of Kings, Talentless Nana, Tiger & Bunny + More
This month we wrap up some shows we recently finished. Sabikui BiscoTiger & Bunny S2Talentless NanaRanking of Kings The Type-Moon (Moment) Minute Fate/Grand Order Super Bunyon eventArco Wada…
Ranking of Kings, Sabikui Bisco, Talentless Nana, Tiger & Bunny
Manga of the Month: Sakamoto Days
Sakamoto Days by Yuto Suzuki With Spy X Family being the darling of the Spring 2022 season some people are already asking what will be the next big…
April Updates: Excellent Taste
Hello, all! Kate here. In case you missed it, this fun little quiz was going around to determine whether you have proper taste in anime men. As should…
The Speakeasy #136: Spy x Family, Birdie Wing, Dance Dance Danseur, Ya Boy Kong Ming + More Spring 2022 Anime
This month we discuss new shows from the spring 2022 anime season! Estab-LifeRPG Real EstateTomodachi GameYa Boy Kong MingAharen-san wa HakarenaiLove All PlayFanfare of AdolescenceAoashiBirdie Wing…
RPG Real Estate, Tomodachi Game, Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, Aoashi, Dance Dance Danseur
Manga of the Month: Blank Canvas
Blank Canvas: My So-called Artist’s Journey by Akiko Higashimura “Now that I’m older, I can safely admit this: At twelve years old, I thought I was a total…
March Updates: Venturing Out
Hello, all! Kate here. This month I went on a little journey in Brooklyn for the first time since . . . well you know when. I took…
The Speakeasy #135: Orbital Children, Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity, Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop
This month we review a pack of movies! Words Bubble Up Like Soda PopFate/Grand Order: Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: SolomonThe Orbital Children Join us on…
Manga of the Month: The Hunters Guild: Red Hood
The Hunters Guild: Red Hood by Yuki Kawaguchi I remember a fascinating conversion I had when the online version of Shonen Jump was announced. There was a lot…
February Updates: Playing Catch-up
Hello, all! Kate here. Lately, I have had the feeling of being perpetually behind in everything whether it is work, anime, manga, reading, TV shows, trying out new…
The Speakeasy #134: Requiem of the Rose King, Sabikui Bisco, Delicious Party Precure, + More Winter 2022 Anime
It’s that time of year again, another new anime season is upon us! Requiem of the Rose KingSabikui BiscoTribe NineSasaki and MiyanoI’m Kodama Kawashiri: The Dissolute Life of…
Sasaki and Miyano, Tokyo 24th Ward, In the Land of Leadale, Sabikui Bisco, Requiem of the Rose King
Manga of the Month: Snow White with the Red Hair
Snow White with the Red Hair by Sorata Akiduki Over the last year or so, I’ve been rediscovering my passion for Snow White with the Red Hair. Some…
January Updates: Remote Again, Naturally
Hello, all! Kate here. 2022 starts in an expected place: back to recording podcasts over Discord instead of Al and I meeting up in person. Not exactly what…
The Speakeasy #133: The Best of 2021
In our rundown of our favorites from 2021, we discuss TV anime, movies and OVAs, characters, openings and endings, and romances. Naturally, we expect your lists of favorites…
December Updates: Goodbye 2021
Hello, all! Kate here. Happy holidays and happy new year! As we wrap up another year here at Reverse Thieves, I love to check out all the year…
Manga of the Month: Our Dreams at Dusk
Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani “You give yourself a little breathing room. But that breathing room is only the thinnest barrier between you and the dangerous…
The Speakeasy #132: Anime Secret Santa and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean
In truly holiday spirit, Al reviews his Anime Secret Santa pick, Noein: To Your Other Self, and we finish off the year with the best present ever: a…
Manga of the Month: Dr. Stone
Dr. StoneWritten by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi It feels like the world has gone a bit mad recently. COVID-19 has brought many major problems in society…
November Updates: Anime NYC
Hello, all! Kate here. Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US! I’m happy to report that Al and I both made to Anime NYC 2021. We discuss all…
The Speakeasy #131: Anime NYC 2021
The pre-Thanksgiving convention returns to NYC! We discuss crowds, artist alley, and returning to the semi-normal con experience. Now you can join us on Discord!
The Speakeasy #130: Star Wars Visions, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, Takt Op Destiny, Lupin III Part 6, + More Fall 2021 Anime
The Fall 2021 anime reason is upon us! But unlike other seasons, this one is a little spread out in terms of release dates so expect to hear…
October Updates: Podcast Guest Spot
Hello, all! Kate here. This month I made a guest appearance on the Oldtaku no Radio podcast! I joined Jared and Ink to talk about the latest series…
Manga of the Month: Blue Period
Blue Period (ブルーピリオド)by Tsubasa Yamaguchi Late in high school, Yatora Yaguchi finds a passion for painting that puts him on a new, and sometimes arduous, path as he…
September Updates: Manga of the Month Returns
Hello, all! Kate here. Manga of the Month returned this month after a long hiatus. With the library mostly open and resuming regular(ish) hours for browsing, we decided…
The Speakeasy #129: Goodbye Evangelion, Princess Principal Movie 1, Megalobox S2
Al talks about the fan reaction to the Tsukihime remake and we discuss Megalobox S2 and the first Princess Principal movie. Then we say “goodbye” to Evangelion with…
Manga of the Month: The Rose of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles (ベルサイユのばら) by Riyoko Ikeda July 2015 will probably be remembered as the summer when anime and manga dreams came true. Sort of. The month…
The Speakeasy #128: Otakon 2021
The con of cons is back! Long may she reign!
August Updates: New Anime List and Discord
Hello, all! Kate here. If you didn’t already see it, we posted the list from our New Anime for Older Fans 2021 Otakon panel! Even though it isn’t…
New Anime for Older Fans Returns to Otakon 2021!
Somehow, despite all the odds, Otakon 2021 is really happening! Join us for our panel New Anime for Older Fans on Friday and come say, “hi!” (while wearing…
The Speakeasy #127: Demon Slayer Movie, Heaven’s Feel 3, Sonny Boy, Kageki Shojo, + More Summer 2021 Anime
We discuss the new shows of the 2021 summer season: The Detective is Already Dead Getter Robo Arc D_CIDE TRAUMEREI Peach Boy Riverside Sonny Boy The Aquatope on…
Getter Robo, Getter Robo Arc, Kageki Shojo!!, Peach Boy Riverside, Sonny Boy
The Speakeasy #126: Thus Spoke Rohan, Dragon Pilot, Dorohedoro, Beautiful Dreamer
We talk about various shows we’ve been catching up on: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Thus Spoke Rohan OVA Drifting Dragons Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan Voltes V Dorohedoro Urusei…