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Always: Sunset on Third Street 3 (2012) [Film Review]
Always: Sunset on Third Street 3; or, In the Shadow of the Olympics Today’s the first day of your new family. But remember… You will al...
Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #119
Ballin' on a budget? Check out these three indie games under $10 that are all fun and safe on your wallets!
This Week in Anime - Why Hunter × Hunter is Worth the Wait
Lucas and Steve catch up on the Hunter × Hunter manga in time for the long-awaited new chapter and gush about why, even with years between releases, Hunter…
The Speakeasy #161: Witch on the Holy Night, Frieren, Firefighter Daigo
This month we discuss a few different titles we recently wrapped up. Witch on the Holy Night Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End The Type-Moon…
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CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 4 cover
The cover of volume 4 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 I guessed it right, it’s Yuzuki! Another great…
Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? – Episode 7 – Deceiving the Zombies to Save Shizuru
Episode impression of Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? Episode 7 as Shizuru captured by the zombies, Nadeshiko, Akira, and Reimi must find a way to save her. However,…
Dead Fishes (僕らはみーんな生きている, Tomoaki Kaneko, 2022)
A young man comes to Tokyo in search of experience but gains more of it than he might have liked in Tomoaki Kaneko’s bleak indie drama.
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2024, Apr 29-May 5
Train to the End of the World and Voice Actor Radio are getting a lot of love these last few weeks! Discover which other series stand out in…
The Weekly Orbit [5/13/24]
This week on a light Weekly Orbit: Dungeon Meshi, the Girl Band Wars rage on with a new dark horse candidate. Plus; what the hell is the Mysterious…
Delicious in Dungeon, Girls Band Cry, Mysterious Disappearances, Pokémon, A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics
Don’t @ Me: Six of my Anime Opinions: Stellar Blade Edition
It’s Monday, which means it is time for this! Welcome back to Don’t @ Me! The place where, like the cast of Gundam Seed Freedom, I fight with…
Pick of the Week: Oldies from 2008
SEAN: The "worthy" pick is The Beast Player, but the "most excited for" pick is the new A Sign of Affection. MICHELLE: Gotta be Therapy Game Restart for…
One Japanese Company Entices Workers with $1.22 Bottomless Steak
How do you incentivize workers? One company in Japan thinks they've found the answer: subsidized steak at the corporate cafeteria.
#102 Takama-ga-hara (Ft. YouTuber Trentin)
Manga by Kawai, Juuzou Yes this series has a squirrel that turns into a gun, yes it’s awesome We and our guest YouTuber Trentindiscuss Shonen Jump manga…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Episode 1 Review
In this review of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 1, I theorize about the downside of awakening "the mark."
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 7
Akari and Ayano are off on a trip together in the seventh volume of Takako Shimura’s Even Though We’re Adults manga. This volume contains chapters thirty-one to thirty-five.
More Upcoming, Interesting, and New Manga Releases of 2024
Looking at more upcoming releases from May 2024 and beyond that I find interesting, and maybe you will too!
Record of Grancrest War Episode 17: Through the Eyes of Death and the People’s Crest
Record of Grancrest War Episode 17: Mirza Kooches decides to go on the offensive despite the urging of his mage.
Ushinawareta Mirai o Motomete soon in English!
As of today, the game is 63% translated.
Pop Star Crystal Kay on Singing Anime Songs and Growing Up Mixed-Race in Japan
Crystal Kay previously sang themes for 2004's Fullmetal Alchemist and Nodame Cantabile
‘Off Duty’ or ‘Dastardly’? Choose Your Duelists with The Yetee’s New Shirts
The Yetee hits the streets of Battle City with two new T-shirts in its Yu-Gi-Oh! collection. Yugi and the gang are enjoying some downtime in “Off-Duty Duelists.” Meanwhile,…
Ikumi Hasegawa - Star Trail
I just heard that Keys kinetic novel Planetarian is getting a physical release for Nintendo Switch next month! Two days after my birthday, no less! Hell yeah! Sure,…
Okazu Staff takes on Yuri Is My Job, Volume 12
Yuri Is My Job, Volume 12 came out in English from the fantastic team at Kodansha and it was…a lot. I had reviewed it in Japanese almost a…
The Tezuka Star System Taken to the Extreme? Saint Seiya's Callbacks to Masami Kurumada's Prior Works
If you've read manga for a decent enough amount of time you more than likely have noticed that some mangaka have a habit of re-using certain...
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (Season One) – Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata
Usato has an ordinary and unremarkable life, however, he wishes for something more. He thinks that might change when he ends up walking home with Kazuki and Suzune…
The Dangerous Convenience Store Manhwa Volume 1 Review
The plot is excellent in the romance camp. Everything that happens is to get Eui-joon and Gunwoo together, and it works pretty well.
A Condition Called Love Episode 6 Review – Fears And Insecurities
Hot take: Hananoi looks better in glasses than he does with long hair.
Doomsday Train #07 — Zombie Face
I'm not sure that I had shilling for the Sega Saturn on my bingo card. Impressions: Where in the apocalypse would you even find a Saturn these…
Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 146 — Spring 2024 Seasonal Impressions
We’re almost halfway through the season, but that won’t stop us.
The Irregular at Magic High School, The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3, HIGHSPEED Étoile, Himitsu no AiPri, Rinkai!
Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 146 – Spring 2024 Season First Impressions
Timestamps 0:00:00 Intro Trash/Dropped 0:01:05 The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases 0:02:44 Gods’ Games We Play 0:03:56 HIGHSPEED Étoile 0:05:03 Himitsu no AiPri 0:05:58 The Irregular…
BATTERY the animation, Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers, Date A Live, HIGHSPEED Étoile, Sound! Euphonium
Adapting to the Modern Age – The Philosophy Behind Gakuen iDOLM@STER’s Visual Identity
Gakuen iDOLM@STER is shaping up to be an interesting new venture for a multitude of reasons, but especially its incorporation of trendy indie artists. As we enter a possible new…
Neon Genesis Evangelion – Episode 19
We begin shortly after the last episode’s grotesque conclusion, with Shinji still in the pilot seat. Not because he’s been forced to, not because he can’t escape, but…
Weekly Seasonal Anime Watches: Spring 2024 Week 6
It’s interesting watching a band show like Sound Euphonium while being in my community band’s governing board. I feel the same way as Kumiko in that I’m struggling…
Something Terrifying Happened Today
1. I was waiting at the traffic lights on my way home from work and a man tried to open The post Something Terrifying Happened Today first appeared…
Anime is Hot, South of the Border!
Recently some of my family members (me included) have been considering moving out of the U.S. where we currently live. It wouldn’t be tomorrow, we’ll probably think about…
VG Pulse 403: A VGP Woodland Adventure!
This week on VGP, we’re awake! We start off with side notes of weaksauce and German food, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Stardew Valley…
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 4 – The Hunter X Hunter Exam Arc
For once we agree (mostly).
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid (The Duke of Death and His Maid) Season 3 – 06
I won't strain my shoulder patting myself on the back too hard, because it was really only a matter of time.
Twwk Joins Love Thy Nerd to Talk BtT
One of the coolest ministries in the otaku/nerd/gaming sphere is Love Thy Nerd, a non-profit that focuses on reaching out to geeks with all sorts of interests. The…
First Impression: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
As Tanjirou, Mitsuri, Muichiro, and others recover from the events at the Swordsmith Village, the Snake Hashira, Obanai, and Wind Hashira, Sanemi, approach a massive, abandoned temple on…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
The Spring 2024 AniTAY Sequel Guide
The Spring 2024 Sequel Guide is here at last! As you will see, this season continues the trend of airing tons of high profile sequel series.
Author Journey (May 13, 2024)
This last week was busy, busy, busy. However, despite having my nose to the grindstone, I spent a lot of time thinking… Sometimes that’s a good thing, sometimes…
Boku no Hero Academia 7 – 02
「亡霊」 (Bourei) "Specter" What will the fans complain about next week, I wonder?
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Episodes #03 & #04
Let’s begin with Kraft Lawrence where he’s gonna sell these marten pelts to the Milone Trading Company for something valuable like Trenni silver coins. Of course, I forgot…
News Update - Mon, 13 May 2024
Camp is Work, Work is Life. This week, Nicoletta and I take a look at the Laid-Back Camp movie, and was more than a bit relieved to find out…
Nanahoshi Needs Help. NOW!
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation S2 Ep 15 Review You know what I love about Mushoku Tensei? How it’s never afraid to shy away from serious topics. Conflict between parents …
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: May 6 – May 12, 2024
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, Yowamushi Pedal, Tawawa on Monday, The Way of the Househusband
Blue Archive the Animation - Episode 4 - Nonomi as Masked Swimsuit Gang Member
Nonomi introduced her alias as Number 3 of the Masked Swimsuit Gang. I need to see those swimsuits for proof. Blue Archive the Animation - Episode 4
Misguided Affection, Reaching for Salvation: Reflections on Salome’s Kiss
A gothic romance involving a pair of queer women that isn’t about the relationship they share. Well, it is. But it also isn’t.
Character Analysis: Kaguya Shinomiya
Kaguya-sama Love is War is one of those shows that knows what it is and isn’t any more than that. Dude it’s a rom-com, with emphasis on the…
Mashle Episodes #16 & #17
Well everyone, the day has finally arrived as magicians who’ve gathered most of the gold coins compete in the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam where it consists of 3…
A Film That Lives Forever
The Oscar nominee 'Windy Day,' plus animation news.
Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night – Ep. 6
The Mother’s Day special.
Chatty AF 206: Bakemonogatari Watchalong – Episodes 9-15
Toni, Vrai, and Peter return for Nadeko Snake and Tsubasa Cat and anguish over the now-unfinished streaming status of the series.