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My Manga favorites from 2022
This is the first time I publish my top 10 manga of the year on Substack instead of Twitter. The focus will therefore be more on my writing…


Manga Thoughts From 2023
Introduction In terms of manga, 2023 was a pretty unique year. I don’t think I finished a single manga which is why I didn’t write any reviews. Though,…


September Manga Favorites
I read alot of great manga in September and wanted to share. Digital Review Copies provided by Viz Media, Kodansha, Yen Press Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:13) Im the…


February Monthly Favorites 2023
Welcome back to the Monthly Favorites! This month has had it’s unique challenges on my end. It’s still a WIP for me, but my five years of habits…


May 2023 Monthly Favorites
Welcome back one and all, with another edition of things I’ve come across this past month that I would consider a favorite! I’ve had a very action packed…


January 2023 Monthly Favorites
Welcome to the first installment of the Monthly Favorites! It’s now a whole month into 2023 – amazing. As always, I have a big ol’ collection of posts…


March 2023 Monthly Favorites
Welcome back to the Monthly Favorites. It’s been a bit of a doozy in terms of me and my content this past month, so thank you all for…


BL Library | 2023 Favorites
Hi! Welcome back to my site. More importantly, welcome to my BL library. I am your BL librarian. Today, to ring in the new year, we will be…


September 2023 Monthly Favorites
Welcome back to your favorite feature! This month is surprisingly stacked since I was pretty intentional about finding new blogs, at least to me!, to follow. Do forgive…


Fall Anime 2023 Favorites
This episode I talk about the fall anime that I have been enjoying. Timestamps (00:00) Intro & Life Talk (11:00) Fall Anime Discussion (12:06) Frieren Beyond Journeys End…


October 2023 Monthly Favorites
Hello there folks! I hope your October was another solid edition to your 2023. My October consisted of a few side-trips around my area to see some local-ish…


June 2023 Monthly Favorites
Welcome back one and all to the Monthly Favorites! It feels like it’s been forever since… it has been quite awhile for me to sit down and write.…


April 2023 Monthly Favorites
Welcome back to the Monthly Favorites! This month I actually did a fair amount of behind-the-scenes work. I’m not quite ready to official announce most of it, yet.…


July 2023 Monthly Favorites
It’s been a pretty intense month for me off-line at least. Online, I’m been pretty impressed that I’ve kept my schedule for awhile. I’m still trying to take…


December 2023 Monthly Favorites
So, this post is a bit goofy on my end. I had some surprise post-Christmas travel which meant that 1) didn’t have a lot of time to read…


November 2023 Monthly Favorites
Hello, hello and welcome back to your favorites monthly feature! It’s been a bit of a sparse month on my end in terms of finding the best of…


My 5 Favorite Anime Sites From 2023
My 5 Favorite Anime Sites From 2023: What sites published my favorite posts from 2023? You might be surprised at who's on the list!


medorē #26 – Favorites of 2023
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Looking Back at My Manga of 2023
The idea came to me to look back on the manga I read last year. My Goodreads reading challenge reveals a rather sporadic manga reading year: I never read…


The incredible manga that kickstarted my 2023
The incredible manga that kickstarted my 2023 Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xIqX93EXRtB4z58AbCarg/join Discord - https://discord.gg/enRG5QR Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thekingofrecons Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/OuterHeavenRecon/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/YoshidaShoyou Click here to Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xIqX93EXRtB4z58AbCarg One Piece Manga Chapter…




My Roommate Isn’t From This World — Manga Review
My Roommate Isn't From This World was a fun doujin about renting a haunted apartment, that was recently picked up for a formal publication.


August 2023 Monthly Favorites + Personal Update
Well… This past month didn’t go quite as planned. Better then expected in regards to blogging (I got out 3! whole posts), but personally… a bit odd.


Stand Out’s and Favorites from Anime 2021
Hey it’s that sequel post I promised! This time being the animated version of my own personal awards show, and a favorites list at least for this year.…
Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan
Sing a Bit of Harmony, Bubble, Scar on the Praeter, SK8 the Infinity, The Gymnastics Samurai


Pick of the Year: Favorites from 2024
SEAN: Ah, the pick everyone dreads as we try to remember things we enthused about months ago. I think my pick this year, mostly as it was SO…


2022 Favorites: Manga w/ Oliva Sudden
I am joined by my guest Bree as we discuss our favorite Manga we read in 2022. TimeStamps (00:00) Intro (04:30) Getting to know our guest Start of…


My Top 5 Favorite Manga (As of March 2023)
Talking about my favorite manga as of this month.


My New Obsession from my Internship
So I have been gone for a while now, but I have good reason. I was doing my internship. I’m sorry for just dropping off the face of…


Stand-Outs and Favorites from JDramas and JMovies 2021
Since I have some open posting times in my schedule – I thought I’d try something new again. I tend to do that a lot during the end…


People From My Neighborhood
People from My Neighborhood Japanese Title: このあたりの人たち (Kono atari no hitotachi) Author: Hiromi Kawakami (川上 弘美) Translator: Ted Goossen Publication Year: 2019 (Japan); 2020 (United Kingdom) Publish…


Manga Thoughts From 2024
Introduction I failed completely at writing more than two manga related posts this year. I’m sorry, I just never completed any manga. If anything, I picked up more…


Doki Doki News: Anime, Manga, and Gaming News from Anime Expo 2023!
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of July 2nd! Uvie delivers the news our…
Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy, Gurren Lagann, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten


Letters from Japan: “Valentines 2023”
Savvy Tokyo's resident "Love in Japan" columnist, Hilary Keyes, answers anonymous questions from readers on everything from dating in Japan to women’s health issues. Got a question you’d…


Letters from Japan: Goodbye 2023
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(#MechaMarch2024) Mecha Anime From 2023
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AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, BULLBUSTER, Mobile Suit Gundam, Synduality Noir


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 135: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 135: Deku, fearing for All Might's safety, leaves his mentor behind. All the while pushing himself harder.


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 137: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 137: Class A returned Deku to UA. But the mob did not want to let him in. Uravity steps up.


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 130: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 130: Rei came to Endeavor, her family in tow. She had a plan. Can Endeavor rise to the occasion?


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 124: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 124: Uraraka faced off against Toga. Meanwhile, Gigantomachia came closer and closer...


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 131: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 131: Before Deku can regain consciousness, the wields of One for All need him to make a decision. A big one.


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 121: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 121: The UA students take on Gigantomachia. Endeavor, Gran Torino, and others face Tomura.


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 132: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 132: Villains tighten their grip. Heroes lose more respect. What can Deku do -- all alone?


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 125: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 125: Our heroes received reinforcements -- but is it a case of too little, too late?


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 136: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 136: Favorites: Class A confronts Deku. Can they save him from himself? Or is he too far gone?


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 126: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 126: The battle against Tomura takes a turn for the worse, with All for One asserting himself.


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 127: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 127: The heroes try to recover from the battle. But the damage is far more extensive than they thought.


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 134: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 134: Deku faces off against Lady Nagant and her lethal Quirk. Other villains try to trap All Might.


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 122: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 122: Tomura's deleter round struck Eraserhead, whose quirk held Decay at bay. Who can stop Tomura now?


My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 123: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 123: Katsuki, mortally wounded, fell from the sky. Deku faced Tomura/All for One alone. What can he do?
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My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 128: Favorites
My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 128: All for One/Tomura launched an attack on Tartarus. Do the heroes have the strength to respond?