I’m about to get flooded with work, probably for a month at least, and between that and family obligations, the time I have to myself will be reduced to almost nothing aside from the only tim…
Mar 25, 2024 • Subscribe
More like this
Audiobook review: Julian by Gore Vidal
What a cover. That’s the copy I bought in paperback in some used bookstore somewhere. It looks very 60s, but it also pretty accurately depicts the types of…
Tokyo Fashion Subculture: Lolita
In this series, we will be exploring all the fashion subcultures that have made Japan the fashion powerhouse it is today. The Lolita subculture is one that is…
Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis Audiobook Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Content/Trigger Warnings: Gendered Violence, Stalking, Gore, Death If you’re reading this review, then there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve
Victorian Maid Gothic Lolita Outfit
Victorian maid inspired black and white gothic lolita outfit featuring Sheglit, Moi meme Moitie, and frilly cotton apron.
Sword Art Online Audiobook 1
For those of you on the fence, there are two things in particular I want to highlight in this review: Bryce Papenbrook's performance and whether the story of…
Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA Vol. 1 Audiobook Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA - An Evangelion novel read to you by Asuka. Need I say more?
Gothic & Lolita Bible Vol. 1 Synopsis
Lolita fashion magazine "Gothic & Lolita Bible (volume 1)" publication details, table of contents, featured articles, and sewing patterns.
Layered Leather Kuro Gothic Lolita Outfit
All black gothic lolita outfit featuring multi-layered pieces by Sheglit, h.Naoto, Alice and the Pirates, and Malicious.X.
Gothic & Lolita Bible Vol. 3 Synopsis
Lolita fashion magazine "Gothic & Lolita Bible Volume 3" publication details, table of contents, featured articles, and sewing patterns.
Gothic & Lolita Bible Vol. 4 Synopsis
Lolita fashion magazine "Gothic & Lolita Bible Volume 4" publication details, table of contents, featured articles, and sewing patterns.
Gothic & Lolita Bible Vol. 2 Synopsis
Lolita fashion magazine "Gothic & Lolita Bible Volume 2" publication details, table of contents, featured articles, and sewing patterns.
Animecast: Does This Audiobook Have Subtitles?
The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give the rundown on anime news of today. Listen in and get caught up, or just get their…
Shield Hero Audiobook 2 Coming Soon
Hot on the heels of the international premiere of the second season of the Rising of the Shield Hero anime series, One Peace Books will release the official…
A-Kon 2022 Lolita Fashion Tea Party
A-Kon 2022 tea party gallery ft. lolita brands Angelic Pretty USA, Baroque from Korea, and lolita model Rin Rin Doll.
Love Live! accused of plagiarizing lolita designs
Love Live! School Idol Project was accused of plagiarizing designs from Japanese and Chinese lolita fashion brands in their promotional art.
The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent Volume 1 Audiobook Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Great news for everyone out there who’s ever wanted Ash Ketchum to read an isekai light novel to them.
FEATURE: Lolita in Wonderland - The RinRin Doll Interview!
A few words about post-pandemic Harajuku, Vtubers, and music with a fashion icon
The Feminist Potential of the Lolita Fashion Subculture
While it may appear on the surface to be an overtly feminine, traditional fashion, Lolita’s history and present iteration are rooted in rejection of the male gaze and…
I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 2
Rae and Claire are about to face their reckoning, once again, in I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 2. The revolution is upon them, the various…
I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 4
We left Rae and Claire in the Nur empire at the end of Volume 3, and in I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 4 we get…
I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 5
In I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 5, Rae, Claire, the main cast and we, the listeners, learn the “Truth of the World,” and it is…
YEN PRESS ANNOUNCES NEW AUDIOBOOK PARTNERSHIP WITH HACHETTE AUDIO
Yen On has announced a partnership with Hachette Audio to start producing light novel audiobooks!
I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 3
When I reviewed Heimin no Kuse ni Namaikina!, Volume 3 (平民のくせに生意気な！), I said I would tell you all about my weakness. Well, as I read this volume I…
I’m in Love with the Villainess Audiobook, Volume 1
If you’ve been reading Okazu for a while, you may know that I love(d) Drama CDs. The Drama C D category here on Okazu has nearly 100 Yuri…
Yen Audio Announces Narrators for Upcoming Yen Audiobook Titles
Following the November 2021 announcement of upcoming releases from Yen Audio at Anime NYC, Yen Press, LLC has announced the narrators for these new audiobook adaptations of beloved…
Review: ‘Lilac’ by IU
Musically, the chorus is a delight. At first listen it isn’t as catchy as one would hope, but after a couple of listens I’ve been hooked. The chorus…
YenPress’ First Audiobook Lives Up to the Hype || Sword Art Online Vol. 1: Aincrad Review
It’s time to revisit Kawahara’s famed world of swords—and in its shiny new audiobook form.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Audiobook 1 Review
The Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? audiobook is a standard fantasy experience primarily kept afloat by a few novel ideas and…
Sharp Blades, Soft Frills: Femme rebellion in lolita fashion, Japan.
Lolita fashion has been part of Japan’s rich alternative scene for over 40 years. It is a celebration of self and is intended to provide a ‘hyper-femme space’…
Plus Size Lolita Fashion Manufacturing from a Japanese Brand’s Perspective
Challenges of producing plus size lolita fashion pieces from the perspective of Japanese brands Atelier Pierrot and Metamorphose.
![Featured image for [Review] Alien Idol by JIAE](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230527/1685207321.61830.96081.jpg)
[Review] Alien Idol by JIAE
Source: https://youtu.be/XgEHxUJzAWc By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Alien Idol is an incredible series by JIAE. This webcomic follows the story of Rama, a genderless alien of a race who have three...
Single review: “Faith” by miwa
miwa is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter. She made her major debut under Sony Music Records in 2010 and is managed by Tristone Entertaiment Inc. Faith is her 15th…
"1Q84" by Haruki Murakami - Review
The king of modern Japanese literature, Haruki Murakami, is back at last! The millions of Murakami fans outside Japan have been enduring a ...
Manhwa Review | Stigma by Marloong
Sehyun’s life is shrouded in darkness. He has little to no hope due to the terrible trauma he has experienced at the hands of his guardian, Michael. The…
Review—Kokoro, by Natsume Sōseki
Kokoro offers deep insight into the human psyche and investigates internal struggles, and the darker sides of admiration, envy and temptation
Review—Kanazawa by David Joiner
In Kanazawa, David Joiner delivers a slow-burning family drama reminiscent of a film by Yasujirō Ozu or Hirokazu Koreeda
Review: Tokyo Day By Day
The merit of a travel book is in more than expert reviews: It needs to provide an aesthetic value and be an entertaining read, all the more so…
Review—Kanazawa by David Joiner
In Kanazawa, David Joiner delivers a slow-burning family drama reminiscent of a film by Yasujirō Ozu or Hirokazu Koreeda
Review—Heaven, by Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakami has proven once again that she can produce a social critique while remaining entertaining.
Review—Places, by Setouchi Jakuchō
"Places" is a braid of success stories: female independence, authorial achievement, and a mind taken to the brink of suicide, and back.
Canary by Tijan Book Review
Mafia romances can be so captivating sometimes. The violence, tension, suspense, spice, all make for a great read that will keep drawing you in. It’s one of my…
Leaper, by Isaki Uta (Review)
Doujinshi are magical. There’s a breadth of things that can happen in the span of however many pages in a book, and the nature of being self-published means…
Mujirushi by Naoki Urasawa Review
What are dreams? To many, they are something to strive for. To others, they are forgotten relics of the past. They can keep someone motivate...
Blue Reflection Review (By chikorita157)
Note from OG: With the surprise resurrection of the Blue Reflection series in an anime midquel and a sequel to the first game, I thought it would be…
Manhwa Review | Butler by Nabit
Seo Yian is a butler at a prestigious hotel where the elite of the elite frequent due to their unmatched service, but more importantly, for their all beta…
Review—Kokoro, by Natsume Sōseki
Kokoro offers deep insight into the human psyche and investigates internal struggles, and the darker sides of admiration, envy and temptation
Review—Places, by Setouchi Jakuchō
"Places" is a braid of success stories: female independence, authorial achievement, and a mind taken to the brink of suicide, and back.
Manhwa Review | PAID by Fujoking
Heejae is known as the conglomerate prince. He is part of the Jinhwa group, founded and controlled by his family, the Yeon family. His elder brother, Heekyum, is…
Manhwa Review | Checkmate by TAN
Lee Soohyun’s life has been guided by one thing: his inferiority complex. But this inferiority really only took root when he was in high school. It was then…
Review—Heaven, by Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakami has proven once again that she can produce a social critique while remaining entertaining.