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Plus: 'Pokémon' extends movie theater absence; Miyazaki film sees strong presales numbers in North America; Kadokawa dominates light novel rankings; and more
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Happy New Year To Our Readers
We can't believe it's the end of 2022!
PODCAST - Episode 56: The Best Manga (for New Readers) from Season One
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Thinking about Authenticity vs. Deception on TikTok
I like my social media to be text-focused. I’m not camera shy, but I don’t like that to be my primary form of exposure to the world. TikTok…
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New Travel Discounts Seek to Boost Earthquake-Stricken Region in Japan
Japan's government is rolling out a new discount package to rejuvenate tourism in the earthquake-affected Hokuriku area.
I Did a Poll on English Manga Publishers and This is What I found Out
Do you know who is the most popular English manga publisher? You probably do, just think about it for a minute.
Kageki Shojo!! Manga Review, Vols. 0-5 (for manga-only readers)
I’ll admit it: I have an agenda. It is my goal to spread the word about Kageki Shojo!! and inspire more anime and manga fans to check out…
Midsize publishers want a piece of the digital manga pie
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TikTok Doesn't Understand Sound
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Ep.56: The Best Books (for New Readers) of Season One
This week, the Mangasplaining crew pick the Best Manga For New Readers from Season One of their podcast! Which 11 titles make the cut?
Hollow News: Aniblogs Successfully Write on ‘Penguinbear’ Project; Readers Satisfied
CHICAGO — Despite the lack of information surrounding Ikuhara’s new project, anibloggers have circumvented the problem and found ways to write on it.
First Impression: The Promised Neverland Season 2 for Manga Readers
In line with our approach to the entirety of season one, Beneath the Tangles will be offering dual first impression posts for The Promised Neverland, one for viewers…
Hinata is Best Girl and Manga Readers Don't Know Why
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The Readers Have Spoken!
Or so I’d like to think. I hear audience-based material is all the rage nowadays, so I figured I would make a runaway blockbuster post as well. I…
Beneath the TikTok? Follows us on our newest social media account!
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How to TikTok in Japanese
I’m catching up with my Japan Times articles. I had an article about Japanese TikTok accounts at the end of May: “Immerse yourself in the creativity and language…
Manga Publishers: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know (And Probably More Than That)
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New Manga First Impressions: Cracking the Code on CIPHER ACADEMY
New Manga First Impressions is a column where I detail my thoughts, however brief or long, about the first chapter or so of a newly-available-in-English manga. “μεμέ(τρηκεν)() ἰς̣() τὸ…
New on Yuri Studio – My Life As A Manga Character
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“Run on your new legs” – On To A New Path
At first, Kikuzato, the protagonist of the story, is a rather withdrawn teenage boy. He is indifferent to his surroundings and disinterested in making friends. But not for…
“Run on your new legs” – On To A New Path
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Sailor Moon Cosmos: TikTok & Instagram Effect
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TikTok Doesn't Know What 4K Is.
Shout out to the blood vessel that slowly appeared on my forehead as I watched the stitched video. Edited/Written by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME…
New on Yuri Studio!
Today I celebrate Pride Month, Yuri Day & the one year anniversary of By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime And Manga with a new…
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The Reincarnated Villainess Won’t Seek Revenge, Vol. 1
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Lycoris Recoil (Episode 4) – Nothing seek, nothing find
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A Missive to My Dear Readers
Hi, there! It’s been a long time since y’all have heard from me. Since I’m not sure what to write, the following will simply consist of things which…
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If you're a blogger you may have thought that you owe something to your readers. I have and this is what I came to believe.
The JOJOLands Listed in ‘Kono Manga ga Sugoi!’ 2024 Rankings for Male Readers
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 9: The JOJOLands ranks in top 20 for male readers in the 2024 rankings of the "Kono Manga ga Sugoi!" magazine.
Tiktok Is Just Wrong All The Time
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Guys, I Think We Figured Out TikTok
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New Video on Yuri Studio!
Yuri Studio Season 3 Episode 4 Sports in Yuri Anime & Manga is live on YouTube! This video is in honor of the greatest Yuri sports anime to…
New Video on Yuri Studio!
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