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Phantom Thieves, Magical Idols, and Strong Heroines: The Legacy of Tanemura Arina
Shoujo manga artist Tanemura Arina might be best known for magical girl stories, but that wasn’t her original plan. In the chat column for her manga Full Moon…
Review: GOLDEN CAIN
The history of BL manga in the US begins in the early 2000s. The first company to try their hand at it was Central Park Media, as part…
Review: GOLDEN CAIN
The history of BL manga in the US begins in the early 2000s. The first company to try their hand at it was Central Park Media, as part…
Phantom of the Knight
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
The Legacy of Hoshizora Meteo
Without Hoshizora Meteo, this little corner of Japanese pop culture might look very different.
The Story of Animerama: Legacy
The Animerama trilogy officially ended in 1973 with the failed release of Belladonna of Sadness and the closure of Mushi Productions. That...
Broken Down Film, Cleopatra: Queen of Sex, The Sensualist, Unico, Belladonna of Sadness
Phantom: Requiem For The Phantom
Imagine if you are holidaying in a foreign country only to witness something that any tourist should not be witnessing. Either you die or… You become an assassin!…
Phantom of the Idol Streaming
Can a ghost revitalize a disillusioned idol singer's career?
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[Review] Phantom of the Idol
The first of the summer shows to wrap up the season is 10-episode long Phantom of the Idol. This light hearted series follows Yuuya Niyodo, one half of…
The Problem of the Phantom Parlor
detective fiction, 推理小説、games,
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo, The File of Young Kindaichi Returns, Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV)
The Humanist Legacy Of Keiko Nobumoto
Cherished by all who worked with her, Nobumoto's reputation as a delicate humanist with radical ideas about the intersection of gender, politics, and environmentalism put her behind the…
The Prodigious Legacy Of The Digimon Dub
What is it that gives this old collection of voices such staying power, especially compared to other anime dubs from the same era?
First Impression: Phantom of the Idol
As one-half of the idol group ZINGS, Niyodo must put in the practice, effort, and love that will please the duo’s fans and lead them to popularity. Unfortunately,…
Phantom of the Idol – Episode 1
Much like ghosts, you'll either believe in Phantom of the Idol or you'll ignore it ratling around in the background due to its pretty okay premiere that, while…
Slayers: King of the Phantom City
By Hajime Kanzaka and Rui Araizumi. Released in Japan by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Elizabeth Ellis. So the title of…
Mystery of the Fun Park Phantom
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
First Look: Phantom of the Idol
Boy idols, except one of them hates being an idol so the ghost of a girl idol takes over his body and probably hilarity ensues
Phantom of the Idol – Spooookily Wholesome
What is scarier than ghosts? How about singing dancing ghosts!!! And that's just what you'll get with Phantom of the Idol.
Summit of the Gods (Le Sommet des Dieux)
This was a bit of a harrowing film, and I was transfixed the whole way through. Having said that, I watched it in 3 separate sittings – partly…
The Legacy of Ryutaro Nakamura's Kino's Journey
Blog about anime and manga
Boogiepop Phantom, Perfect Blue, Serial Experiments Lain, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost Hound
The Tale of the Fox (Le Roman de Renard) Review
Director: Ladislas & Irene Starevich Company: UFA Year: 1937 Country: France, Germany Obscure but historically important,…
Le deuxième souffle
Jordan Westburg just hit an oppo homer to walk off the Royals, so the vibes are immaculate....
Bob le flambeur
I just watched Elly De La Cruz smash a 117 mph liner nearly through the outfield wall....
The Abiding Love of Kurau: Phantom Memory
Kurau: Phantom Memory is a character-driven sci-fi series from 2004 that stands the test of time. It does so not simply because of the clean, classic animation, the…
Birushana Rising Flower of Genpei LE Unboxing
Idea Factory is bringing the goodies with their Birushana Rising Flower of Genpei Limited Edition! Lets see what's inside the box!
Iboshi Hokuto: The Legacy of the Ainu Poet-Activist
How Ainu poet and scholar Iboshi Hokuto spent his short life preserving and promoting Ainu culture in the face of colonialism.
First Impressions: Phantom of Idol
Welcome back to Otaku Thursday! It is the first of a new month, and may I just say I’m floored that it is already September? I feel like…
In Search Of … Boogiepop Phantom
Hi, all you fine folks out there in the Otakusphere and beyond. It’s time once again for me to take another pick from the anime people have submitted…
The Flying Phantom Ship
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I am thrilled to announce we are returning to the venerable archives of Toei Doga, this time exploring…
Umibe no Cain (海辺のカイン)
For those of us interested in Yuri, the name Kimura Minori might not be the first one of the Magnificent 49ers who comes to mind, but like so…
Phantom Tales of the Night – Manga First Impression
Phantom Tales of the Night is a goth teenage girl's fantasy! And although I may not exactly fit the bill on the outside, I will always be a…
Phantom Tales of the Night Volume 1 Review
If the mean-spirited tone isn't a turn off, Phantom Tales of the Night is a story with fantastical body horror & art style to enhance it all.
Summer 2022 First Impressions: Phantom of the Idol
This anime kicks off the summer 2022 season, so check over there for some more notes on this series.
Phantom of the Idol #01 — Finger Bang Bang
I don't think this song was well thought out. Impressions: This may genuinely be the cheapest and ugliest CGI that I've seen in a professional show in…
Summer 2022 First Impressions – Phantom of the Idol
Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: 10 Source: Manga Episode Summary: Yuya Niyodo is one half of the male idol group ZINGS, though the effort he brings to the table is…
Dio’s Bizarre Adventure (The End of Phantom Blood)
Be it as a severed head Dio will just continue to keep coming back, his burning ambition is that strong I said I’d make some posts here for…
ONE PIECE: The Legacy & Future
"Since 1997 ONE PIECE has been a Japanese media titan, but as it draws toward its inevitable conclusion, what has its legacy been, and what will it be…
Le Chevalier D’Eon (2006)
Le Chevalier D’Eon The first episode of Le Chevalier D’Eon offered everything I wanted – swords, magic, twists and turns, intrigue too, and all of it taking place…
Speak a Better Word: The Legacy of Kentaro Miura
It’s now been two years since the tragic passing of Kentaro Miura. Many, many people have made memorial artwork, videos, and more. But among these eulogies, there is…
This Week in Anime - The Legacy of Buichi Terasawa
Join Chris and Steve as they dive into Space Adventure Cobra, Goku Midnight Eye, and other Terasawa's works that made him one of the legends in the industry.
A Tango With Destiny: The Legacy of Shinji Mikami
A look at the legacy of pioneering game creator Shinji MIkami, who helped give rise to survival horror and inspired countless others over his career.
Kitamura Harue: The Legacy of Japan’s First Female Mayor
A look at the life of Japan's first female mayor, Harue Kitamura, and the legacy she left behind for aspiring women in politics.
God Mars and the Legacy of BL Fan Shipping
There are two success stories to tell about the 1981 giant robot anime Six God Combination God Mars. The first is about a combining giant robot that was…
This Week in Anime - The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
This week, Nick and Lucas talk about the recent, ongoing, and not-yet-released works of the late, great Akira Toriyama—as well as the potential future of his most popular…
The Legacy of Akira Toriyama: Dragon Ball and Beyond
While Akira Toriyama’s passing was sudden, his legacy is eternal. Join us for a look back at the history of Akira Toriyama.
Timing: The Legacy of Korean Comics Artist Kang Full
Whether by skill, luck, or hard work, you can’t tell the story of online comics in Korea without Kang Full.
Boogiepop Phantom
Title: Boogiepop PhantomGenre: Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, ThrillerRating: 8.0/10 Summary: A light in the sky, followed by a strange aura and grisly murders. Each character tells there own connection to the…
Boogiepop Phantom
By Andrew Osmond. Boogiepop Phantom is a teenage Twilight Zone. Contrary to popular anime depictions, being an adolescent in Japan isn’t all comedic love triangles, eccentric school clubs…
Urobuchi December: Phantom – Requiem for a Phantom
After watching something pretty awful, it’s time to dive into something pretty great and nostalgic for me. Before going through this month event, the only time that I…