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Aya Hirano, the voice of Haruhi announces her marriage
Details in the link below, the staff and management of this site wish them good health, success and happiness for many years to come. (I know it’s kind…
Raising Wages in the Anime Industry – A Collaboration with Aya Hirano
Raising Wages in the Anime Industry – A Collaboration with Aya Hirano ► https://gogetfunding.com/the-new-anime-making-system-project-phase-2/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- The second phase in our plan to put more money in the hands of financially struggling…
Blue Sky (Feat. Aya Hirano) - The Base of Our Second Music Video!
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Versus Earth
A manga where humanity is battling against deadly pillars who threaten to exterminate them appear from the ground. Teenager Haruto Teragane is dragged into this battle after becoming…
AYA: 15 August 2020
On this day last year I celebrated a monthiversary, had a nosebleed in the middle of a date, no, not for the anime reason. and started my ‘World…
Hirano and Kagiura Novel
Spun off from the low-key and charming Sasaki and Miyano, Hirano and Kagiura's light novel adaptation is, well, low-key and charming.
Toshihiro Hirano and AIC studio
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Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko, Macross, Megazone 23, Space Runaway Ideon, Urusei Yatsura
[Interview] Media Blasters – Toshihiro Hirano
This time, Toshihiro Hirano, the director of Rayearth anime and OVA, tell us the challenges of working on Rayearth anime. This interview is a nice complement to the…
Versus Earth – War Hammer
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Episode 38 - Dr. Katsuya Hirano (UCLA)
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Unmade movie review: Versus (2008)
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Granblue Fantasy Versus Review Link
An easy to pick up but difficult to master fighter based on the popular JRPG browser/mobile game. Battle Pass 3 introduced Vira. Katalina’s yandere lesbian kouhai, as a…
Tsugu Tsugumomo (Episode 7) – Versus
Akito and Mimane bump into Kazuya and Kiriha at the arcade and all end up getting sucked into a fighting game Amasogi. How will they keep the fact…
[Interview] Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth Anime & OVA Director)
Toshihiro Hirano, Rayearth anime and OVA director, tells us more about his experiences in making the Rayearth anime.
[Interview] Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth Anime & OVA Director)
Toshihiro Hirano, Rayearth anime and OVA director, tells us more about his experiences in making the Rayearth anime.
Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Game Review
After the pandemic mired Granblue Fantasy Versus' release, Rising is giving it a new lease on life with impressive gameplay upgrades and new modes to explore.
Ai Kora versus 2nd wave feminism
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New Game: First Job Versus Now
Watching New Game, or specifically, watching Suzukaze Aoba working at her first job reminded me a lot of the time when I first joined rank as part of…
Dynatron A18 versus. Gelid slim silence
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Japanese Politician Sugita Mio “Apologizes” for Her Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Remarks
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Controversial Politician Sugita Mio: “I’ve Never Slandered the Ainu People”
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Characters of the Month: Aya Rindo and Tsugaru Shinuchi
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One Shots / “Extreme Versus: Maxi-Boost I”
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Plotting versus Pantsing - My Plotting Methodology Answer
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Lycoris Recoil (Episode 12) – Nature versus nurture
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VERSUS TCG – SNK vs Capcom Card Scans
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Anti-LGBT Politician Sugita Mio Assigned to Kishida Cabinet; Criticism Abounds
Sugita Mio is widely known for her controversial statements regarding LGBT, diversity, and women's rights. Now she's part of the ruling cabinet.
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Earwig & The Witch/ Aya to Majo
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[Interview] Scenario Collection # 1 – Toshihiro Hirano × Nanase Ohkawa Talk
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Holding out for a B-Club: Toshihiro Hirano Commentary
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[Interview] Wings of Hope – Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth OVA Director)
It’s the only interview I have found in which director Toshihiro Hirano talks about the Special Edition of Rayearth OVA, Wings of Hope. What was the reason for…
Bi-weekly Booty: Hedyeh from Ladies versus Butlers!
The best kind of butt just might be a bodyguard’s butt! The bi-weekly booty is Hedyeh from Ladies versus Butlers!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Delayed until December 2023
Cygames have today announced that Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, the newest entry into the 2D anime-styled arcade fighter, will now launch on 14th December 2023 for PlayStation 4,…
Super Robot versus Real Robot – Aldnoah.Zero Spoiler Review
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The GLORIO Chat Episode 98: Lupin Versus Columbo
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Fate Versus Choice – Did Yoko’s Kiss Kill Kamina?
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Super Robot versus Real Robot – Aldnoah.Zero Spoiler Review
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Tonikaku Kawaii S2 - Episode 5, 6 - Chitose Aya Wet and Wild
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Hirano Aya’s Harassment in the Anime Industry All Too Common
Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the anime industry.
At The End of The Matinee by Keiichiro Hirano (Review)
I read from somewhere that book covers are suuposed to help boost sales… These two covers (Japan and Taiwan editions on top, USA edition on the bottom) show…
A Song I Remember ひとつの歌 Dir: Kyoshi Sugita (2012)
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Shadows House Season 1 Review: Free Thought Versus Indoctrination
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Shadows House Season 1 Review: Free Thought Versus Indoctrination
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THE GREAT SRUNGLE (RE)WATCH 49 – Nemesis! Gorilla Versus Gerhart
MISSION OUTER SPACE SRUNGLEMISSION 49: Nemesis! Gorilla Versus Gerhart WRITTEN BY: Akira Goto BROADCAST DATE: December 23, 1983 And, as always, this episode aired exactly forty years ago…
[Translation] Toshihiro Hirano (Rayearth Anime & OVA Director) Commentary on Wings of Hope
Toshihiro Hirano, Rayearth anime and OVA director, tells us a bit about the Rayearth OVA Special Edition – Wings of Hope.
[Luna Logs] Kotono, Aya, and Michie Discuss Their Roles as Usagi, Ami, and Rei
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‘It’s a pity both shows are making such odd decisions in the sidelines, because both shows raison d’etre is so well handled”