Whether or not you love James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, you gotta admit that one aspect of it holds objective appeal: its setting, Pandora. Being a franchise with such a shallow, unoriginal…
Dec 16, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Chainsaw Man – 01 (First Impressions) – Exactly What It Says on the Tin
Denji has almost nothing. I say “almost” because he does have a couple of things. He has over 38 million yen (US$260K) in debt inherited from his dead…
Tokyo Game Show 2022 - Dragon Ball: The Breakers is Exactly What it Appears to Be
This is a Dragon Ball-themed Dead by Daylight clone (for all the good and bad that entails).
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is Exactly What it Says on the Tin (First Impressions, Volumes 1 & 2)
The combination of slice-of-life and fantasy seems to be a dream come true; basically, it’s a look at everyday life in a fantasy world, which is probably what…
Turns Out My Dick Was A Cute Girl is exactly the sort of manga you would expect it to be
This manga is fun! Cute Girl is a crude series in humour only. The writing is a lot smarter then it lets on, and the characters are endearing…
What it means to be alive.
Connect With Me: Official Discord (Juhnime's Anime Haven) - https://discord.gg/fb7hECUQn5 Anime: Frieren: Beyond End's Journey Music: Dabin (feat. RUNN) - Alive (Acoustic)
A Mystery to be Revealed…What Could it be?
Getting recognized as a mysterious blogger.
The Legend of Genji – First Impressions (Avatar Fan Comic)
If you’re an Avatar fan, you may have heard about The Legend of Genji. It’s a free unofficial web-comic created by fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and…
Why It Works: What Anime Should You Check Out After Avatar: The Last Airbender?
With the spring season largely cancelled by COVID, the anime-adjacent thing I’ve most enjoyed recently has undoubtedly been the utterly fantastic Avatar: The Last Airbender. And fortunately, …
86 2nd Season | First Impressions: Could it be better?
The disappearance of the Spearhead Squadron beyond the horizon does little to hide the intensity of the Republic of San Magnolia’s endless propaganda. Vladilena Milizé continues to operate…
Why It Works: What Does It Truly Mean to Be “Over 9000?”
I had a whole lot of fun with this week’s Why It Works article, as it fell into one of my favorite categories of criticism: thorough explorations of…
First Impressions: Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Uzaki is looking to hang out with her senpai. The first episode of season two starts with a nice…
Seasonal First Impressions: What is THE MISSING 8?
Stylish and atmospheric, but with notably limited animation, The Missing 8 is the year’s last–and probably most mysterious–anime to premiere.
What Exactly Is Wrong With IGN’s Top 25 Anime Of All-Time List?
Apart from the fact that it’s from IGN I mean?
What in the World is X-Pop?: First Impressions of XG
Recently, I have succumbed to the pressure—i.e. civic and moral duties—to listen to K-pop. I tried Dreamcatcher first, and while they aren’t amazing or anything, I at least…
What It Means to Be You | Exploring Identity and Empathy
"What It Means to Be You" is a captivating webtoon with a unique body-swap premise that delves into identity, relationships, and societal roles. It features stunning artwork and…
Overall First Impressions + What I’ll Be Watching – Winter 2021 Anime Season
In the grand return of my Seasonal Overviews, we take a look at my Overall Impressions for the Winter 2021 Anime Season!
Seasonal First Impressions: 30 Stops to Ikebukuro – What Even is TRAIN TO THE END OF THE WORLD?
The season’s first major premiere is a bizarre, surreal adventure dramedy where four ordinary girls set out against a backdrop of a world gone to hell to rescue…
Bokutachi no Remake – 01 (First Impressions) – To Be an Artist Is to Believe in Life
Bokutachi no Remake’s first episode is fifty minutes long, giving it a cinematic quality. While there’s no combat or explosions, there is a lot of heart and a…
Art Is Hard...But It Doesn't Have To Be.
Art can be really hard. So I took two art courses to see if i could learn anything that would make tackling it easier. =============== ✨Check out Coloso here →…
Vampire Dormitory – 01 (First Impressions) – Needing to Be Needed
Misfortune seems to follow Yamamoto Mito everywhere he goes. He lost his parents in a fire, and his other relatives kicked him onto the streets. Everyone who sees…
First Impressions – Do It Yourself!!
I can’t reiterate enough, my opinion is completely irrelevant. Read more
Dance Dance Danseur – 3 [What Does It Mean to Be Manly]
Welcome everyone to week 3 of Dance Dance Danseur! This one is simultaneously the most interesting, and concerning, episode yet. Why? Well lets jump in and find out!…
In Defense of Danganronpa’s Problematic 2nd Case – What it Means to be a Man
This article contains spoilers for Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc—specifically, the 2nd case’s victim and their backstory. There’s a certain case in the first Danganronpa game t…
Sonic Frontiers
The Blue Blur's latest foray into 3D shows promise for future installments but still lacks the polish fans were hoping for.
Freedom Project – What Is Out There?
Purchasing the blu-ray for this is why I still blind buy anime series from time to time. I mean, I saw this one on sale for a good…
What is ATASHIN'CHI and What is It Like in ENGLISH?
Japan has a love of the animated family sitcom genre, and this video talks about a more obscure one: Atashin'chi. Come learn about its MANY English subbed releases…
What is Anime and What Does it Matter?
Today I ask two large questions and fail to answer them. Yup, that sounds like me. What is anime? I don't know but it does matter!
What the what? First Impressions: Wonder Egg Priority
An egg is always an adventure; the next one may be different. So said the oh-so-famous Oscar Wilde. To what context he said this, I have no idea.…
What the What? First Impressions: Oshi no Ko
Hey fam, and welcome back to Otaku Thursday. Bet you thought I’d be skipping this week since I’ve been bad about posting. Well HA. Nope, Luna here delivering…
What it was like to be a Gunpla builder in the ‘90s
Today, Gunpla building is easier than ever. You can buy Gunpla kits and tools online and have them shipped to your doorstep, no matter where you live in…
Lupin III vs Cat’s Eye: What It Means To Be a Thief
Crossovers, Huh? At this point, it feels like I am writing about Lupin content for the Lupin gods. That and it’s probably because more Lupin things have been…
So Long, HIDIVE, and Thanks for…What, Exactly?
HIDIVE costs $4.99 /month or $47.99/year (7-day free trial also available) At long last, the time has come! The time of which I speak, of course, if dropping…
Seven Seas Entertainment to publish Lout of Count’s Family audiobook and What it Means to Be You
Sevens Seas announced a new slate of titles for 2025, which include an audiobook version of Lout of Counts Family and What it Means To Be You
This story seems familiar it better not be bait First Impressions- Lycoris Recoil
So before I jump in, I want to say without saying this anime is a lot like another drama in character personalities and possible GL and BL relationships…
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: New Prince of Tennis – How to beat the shit out of your seniors
My impressions of New Prince of Tennis in short? Chibisuke has gotten taller!! Jokes jokes; he has but that’s not it.
Anime Flu: What Is It and Why Is It So Dramatic?
A detailed and engaging article about anime flu, a common trope in anime where a character gets sick from a minor exposure to cold or rain.
Toradora!, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Nichijou - My Ordinary Life, Steins;Gate, When They Cry
[Holostars News] HolostarsEN Teased? What exactly is HoloTEMPUS?–Plus More Holostars-related News
With much thought and debate I have come to the decision to make a maybe weekly or bi-weekly posts on Holostars related news. This only came to me…
Seasonal First Impressions: Out of Luck, Out of Love in MAKEINE: TOO MANY LOSING HEROINES!
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! isn’t reinventing the wheel with its take on romance anime. Instead, the extremely promising premiere sets itself apart with wit, charm, and passion.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? III – Ep. 1 (First Impressions)
My goodness, he actually picked up a girl in a dungeon.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? III
Rent-a-Girlfriend – 01 (First Impressions) – This Is How It Works
I’m not usually enthusiastic about scenarios involving “fake” boyfriends and girlfriends. They can really only go two ways: the “fake” relationship gradually becomes r…
What In HELL Is Bad? | First Impressions | Game Review | NSFW 18+
Do not be ashamed. Do not feel guilt. Be true to your instincts. What In HELL Is Bad? is a game designed to live out your ‘sinful’ fantasies…
Seasonal First Impressions: What in the World is AKIBA MAID WAR?
Seasonal First Impressions is a column where I detail my thoughts, however brief or long, about a currently-airing anime’s first episode or so. Friends, rejoice. It’s finally happened, a…
Seasonal First Impressions: Maid in Abyss – Is YOU ARE MS. SERVANT Strange Enough To Stand Out?
The master/servant age gap romcom mixes comedic stylings and denpa imagery, but is that enough to stand out in 2024’s crowded landscape?
Writing Prompt: If you had to choose one series that would be mandatory for everyone to watch as their first anime, what would it be?
Now this is a lot of power to wield… this choice could affect anime as we know it with the ultimate gatekeep choice. The question is, would I…
Animerica- Japan vs America and what it means to be in the middle
Hey all! I, Star, thought I’d bring a little of my background into this blog post. Being from Hawaii growing up heavily mixed, and raised by my first-generation…
5 Reasons To Watch: Pandora Hearts
Pandora Hearts does a great job at keeping you invested by constantly introducing new threads and resolving others.
Pandora Hearts
Helen here; in hindsight it may not have been such a good idea to read three, long manga series back to back to back for this show but…
Pandora Hearts
Helen here; in hindsight it may not have been such a good idea to read three, long...
What Exactly Were People Expecting From Spy x Family?
Besides to not drown out even Kaguya-sama S3 I guess.