We’re back with my second selection for this year! Which was… completely at random. To tell the truth I had a different very modern OVA in mind to fill this particular slot. However, I …
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Denpa teki na Kanojo (Electromagnetic Girlfriend)
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Megane na Kanojo
Megane na Kanojo is a 2010 OVA from AIC Takarazuka. It’s based off of a manga by TOBI. So, I’ve never heard of the studio or the mangaka…
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Welcome one and all, back to a little feature I call OVA October. It’s pretty straightfoward but I feel like doing my tiny introduction spiel. OVA stands for…
Domestic na Kanojo: Final Review
Thus ends the spiciest drama of Winter 2019. While the show has many flaws on its own and pales in comparison to the manga (according to its readers),…
Domestic na Kanojo: Midpoint Review
On the writing of this review, 6 out of 12 episodes have aired for the spicy drama "Domestic na Kanojo". These are my impressions, and my speculation and…
Domestic na Kanojo (Anime Review)
Synopsis : In their teenage years, few things can hurt people more than the heartaches that come with unrequited love. Such is the case for Natsuo Fujii, who…
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OVA October: Robotica*Robotics
Welcome back to the second year of me doing OVA October. Or Original Video Animation October for those curious about what the full title would be. Just a…
OVA October: Armitage III
Welcome back to OVA October, 2023 installation. For our final entry we have, the cyberpunk story that was overshadowed by my all time favorite – Armitage III. I…
OVA October – Twilight Q
Many moons ago, I mentioned in passing that my favorite American TV program was The Twilight Zone. It was part of a post where I was recommending things…
OVA October: Blazing Transfer Student
I had wanted to check out Blazing Transfer Student ever since I watched the re-worked live action a couple years ago. I figured the manga would be more…
OVA October: Cyber City Oedo 808
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OVA October: Ariel Visual and Deluxe
Somewhere along the lines of my internet browsing I saw a visual for the series Ariel. Which is a the light novel series from 1986 that only finished…
Domestic na Kanojo: First Impressions (Eps 1-2)
When I first saw the premise of "Domestic na Kanojo", it reminded me of the Winter 2017 anime “Kuzu no Honkai”. It kinda also sounded like a hentai.…
OVA October: Voices from a Distant Star
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Kimi No Koto Ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki Na 100-nin No Kanojo
They say that some are late bloomers. Good things come to those who patiently wait. And only after one has tasted a lot of failures, only then one…
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Kanojo Mo Kanojo
This season’s comedy, romance, harem and mild ecchi anime, Kanojo Mo Kanojo. Ah yes. If you ever wonder how you want to get a harem of your own…
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Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
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OtakuGeneration (Show #314) Denpa Onna
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Kanojo Mo Kanojo S2
Well, well, well. I shouldn’t be surprised but I guess I was. I didn’t expect shows like this to have a sequel but I guess it did. Kanojo…
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Kanojo mo Kanojo – 01
「それが正しい道じゃなくても」 (Sore ga Tadashii Michi ja Nakutemo) "Even If That Isn't the Right Way" Forget rose-tinted glasses, life is all about psychedelic polyamorous lenses.
Kanojo mo Kanojo (First Impression)
“After harboring an unrequited love for years, Naoya Mukai finally gets to date his childhood friend, Saki Saki. However, just as he tries to commit himself to this…
Kanojo x Kanojo x Kanojo: Three Flavors Ice Cream
Its been awhile since we’ve gone down the hentai path, but this is a series that I have been wanting to talk about for a long time. I…
Translating Denpa Otoko: Translator’s Introduction & Preface
This translation effort can hardly be called a fully-realized project, and should be treated as a proof of concept for the time being since its future is entirely…
Ep. 110: The Yakuza’s Bias, by Teki Yatsuda
This week, get ready to learn the Yakuza's Bias on Mangasplaining! Deb brings the group to this Yakuza Comedy that's actually about... K-POP?!
Ep. 110: The Yakuza's Bias, by Teki Yatsuda
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Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 1 - Saki Stunned
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Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 3 - Rika's Streaming Channel
Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 3. The poorly disguised Rika plays gacha games on her streaming channels, bouncily celebrating good pulls.
Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 5 - Milika Live Streams
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Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 8 - Saki's Undone Skirt
Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 8. Saki wanted to escape from Rika clinging onto Naoya but unfortunately timed her flight with changing for PE Class.
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Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 4. Rika, the next girlfriend candidate, has twin tails and twin fangs. She also has two other significant features.
Kanojo mo Kanojo - Episode 2 - Saki Slaps Naoya
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Manga Review | A Home Far Away by Teki Yatsuda
Alan never feels more uncomfortable than he does when he is at home. His parents are intensely religious to the point that they are stunted into praying their…
Comfy discussion on the preface of Denpa Otoko
Postmortem reflection of the preface to Denpa Otoko alongside some insights to Honda toru’s philosophy and ideals. Appended at the end is a “small” collection of links to…
Denpa-kei influences in Boogiepop Phantom ~NightSky Remix~
Radio-Transmitted Delusions
Denpa-kei influences in Boogiepop Phantom ~NightSky Remix~
Radio-Transmitted Delusions
Second Impressions – Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
I really, really, really, really, really, didn't find that funny.
First Impressions – Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You probably comes in as the biggest wild card of the season for me.
Teekyuu S5-S8 OVA + Usakame OVA
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Kanojo, Okarishimasu – 02
「元カノと彼女 -モトカノ-」 (Motokano to Kanojo -Motokano-) "Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend" Coincidence? I think not.
Kanojo Okarishimasu – 07
「仮カノと彼女」 (Kari Kano to Kanojo) "Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend" Never look a gift horse in the mouth - especially the small and boisterous kind.
Akkun to Kanojo
MyAnimeList: Episode(s): 24 (short) episodes Released: Spring 2018 Genre(s): Romance, Comedy Art: -/10 Sound: -/10 Characters: -/10 Plot: -/10 Ending: -/10 Overall: -/10 DROPPED. Opening Theme (OP…
Kanojo Okarishimasu – 05
「温泉と彼女」 (Onsen to Kanojo) "Hot Springs and Girlfriend" Love, it certainly finds a way.
Kanojo Okarishimasu – 11
「真実と彼女」 (Shinjitsu to Kanojo) "Truth and Girlfriend" Who knew wholesome and dirty would work so well together.
Kanojo Okarishimasu – 10
「友達の彼女」 (Tomodachi no Kanojo) "Friend's Girlfriend" Not your typical wingman manoeuvre.
Kanojo Okarishimasu S3
Hello folks. I can’t believe it. But it’s here. Because the world’s most hated simp is back for yet another season! Ah yes, who would’ve guessed that Kanojo…
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Kanojo, Okarishimasu – 01
「レンタル彼女 -レンカノ-」 (Rentaru kanojo - renkano -) "Rent-a-Girlfriend" The customer is always right. Until they're not.
Kanojo, Okarishimasu Review
…Simp. Yeah I think that’ll about do it for this intro paragraph; I think that about explains the show in a nutshell. Probably a joke done to death…
Kanojo Okarishimasu – 09
「嘘と彼女」 (Uso to Kanojo) "Lies and Girlfriend" Ready to take it all in.