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r#82 – himouto! umaru-chan s
Haro, everyone, and welcome back to #moe404! Initially, I want to cover another heavy anime to watch, maybe another movie or another tv series which requires you to…
Himouto! Umaru-chan R Anime Review
Yo!! Sirius here!! I am back from my small break. I will be discussing my thoughts on an anime I recently finished on Netflix, Himouto! […]
Himouto! Umaru-chan
*Note: This is a review of the main series, the Ebina spin off, and the sequel G because the Ebina spin off and G are short enough that…
Himouto! Umaru-chan
So a little while ago I decided to take a break from my long, dragged out, filler-infested anime watching and decided to watch a quick funny one for something…
Episode 4: Himouto! Umaru-chan
In this episode, Shaun delves into the hedonistic Moe world of Umaru-chan with ample amounts of cola, junk food, video games, and a perfect life beyond. Meanwhile, Remington…
Episode 50 - Himouto! Umaru-chan Revisited!
In this episode, Shaun takes a gamble and attempts to sway Remington's opinion to turn him against his favorite gremlin by having him revisit 2015's Himouto! Umaru-chan! Meanwhile Remington…
Anime Review #71: Himouto! Umaru-Chan
Once more I’m going to start this review with a few opening remarks: wishing all of you guys a Happy New Year, and that good tidings and Heavenly…
Himouto! Umaru-chan (Season 1 & 2)
Type: That means “R” baby! Synopsis: Speaking of babies, can we all talk about how coddled [insert age group] are today! I swear, whatever generation is directly behind…
Himouto! Umaru-chan R: The Dub That Took FIVE YEARS to Happen
Fans demanded, Sentai delivered, but why did it take Himouto! Umaru-chan R HALF A DECADE to get an English dub? And is the dub any good? ****************** Yui Social Media Twitter:…
Top 5 Anime Quotes: Himouto Umaru-chan
If one couldn’t tell after seeing the desk calendar that I have of Umaru in my room, Himouto Umaru-chan is definitely a favorite anime of mine. The anime…
The Himouto! Umaru-chan English Dub is GOOD, but...
Himouto! Umaru-chan has a pretty fun English dub, but why is it rarely brought up in discussion? Did the dub come out too late? How accurate was it…
r#89 – ova: umaru-chan one more time!
Haro, everyone, howdy?! Now I happily would write once again about the amazing Spider-Man Umaru-chan, because I really-really never ever get enough of her in my life..!!! Himouto!…
Himouto! Umaru-chan's FIRST English Versions and Fandom
Himouto! Umaru-chan is a love-it-or-hate-it anime from 2015... but why? And what are its two subbed releases like? ****************** Yui Social Media Twitter: http://twitter.com/YuiHaruhara Twitch: https://twitch.tv/YuiHaruhara Support me on Patreon https://patreon.com/YuiHaruhara ****************** Timestamps will be added…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 325: Himouto! Umaru Chan (or The World Revolves Around Younger Siblings)
In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the hilarious manga about an older brother dealing with his crazy inside otaku, outside ms perfect, little sister. So pour yourself…
The Power of God and Anime, Episode 9: Wait on the Lord, Umaru-chan!
It’s been well documented (and you’ve probably experienced the same) that we live in a now culture, where we not only desire instant gratification but become upset if…
Manga Review: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
I recently finished the manga. I already had watched the anime long back. Here are my thoughts on the manga.
The Still Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 2
Genre : Comedy, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Sci Fi Episodes: 24 Studio: J.C.Staff It’s surprisingly difficult to be average. At least it is when you’re a super powered genius…
Episode 519: The Disastrous Object
Ho boy, we got a long one for you this week folks. A lengthy review of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. from Andrew taking the cake, with…
Death Note, Heavy, Heavy Object, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
The Well-Being of Fans Living in the West
This might be somewhat off-topic for the blog and in the same time, it might be on-topic. I just read this report on a survey reporting on the mental…
Book ‘The Early Reception of Manga in the West’ published
I’m thrilled and excited that my PhD thesis has now been published in print: The Early Reception of Manga in the WestCh. A. Bachmann Verlag 2023ISBN 978-3-96234-077-3 It…
Way of the Reader: Magazines vs. Tankouban in the West
Like most American manga fans, I was introduced to the medium through tankouban; and also like most of them, the only other way I can read manga is…
r#81 – ghost in the shell
First of all, happy valentine’s day! I’m only one, so yesterday I didn’t really celebrate it. But anyway, the breakdown of one legendary movie from the past is…
r#113 – darling in the franxx
Hai, everyone! Welcome back to #moe404! And hei look, we’re going to be reviewing one of the recently finished anime, one that is particular quite popular especially among the new…
Review: THE GOOD WITCH OF THE WEST
This year things will be especially witchy at The Manga Test Drive. Witches can take all sorts of shapes in the world of manga, including ...
Review: THE GOOD WITCH OF THE WEST
This year things will be especially witchy at The Manga Test Drive. Witches can take all sorts of shapes in the world of manga, including ...
Episode 133 - The Disastrous Life of Saiki K... or is it?!
This week, we have just done one highly-rated anime, so why not another?! Shaun decides to show Remington three “episodes” of our most commonly requested short-form anime –…
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)
*This is a review for all of it, both seasons and the OVAs/ONAs.* Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan at essentially 56 full length episodes is a pretty long for…
Comedic Highs and Objectified Lows: The girls of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K is a hilarious supernatural comedy in which a cast of teenagers tries to live ordinary lives amidst extraordinary shenanigans. The female characters…
Mass release day — In honor of CP!
The ever onslaught of time marches forward, as we are here yet taking another moment on this day to honor the legacy of our dear friend and companion,…
Mass release day — In honor of CP!
The ever onslaught of time marches forward, as we are here yet taking another moment on this day to honor the legacy of our dear friend and companion,…
The West Wing
It seems like I am forever playing catchup with my sources of entertainment. Half a decade after The West Wing finished airing, I finally took the time to…
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[Announcement]: Back in the Game Release!
A massive congratulations to Lazarinth over at Fantasy and Anime for his second novel release: Back in the Game! It can be purchased on Amazon here and is the sequel…
r#137 – the garden of words.
I’ve been mentioning this movie a few times now on #moe404, together with the 5 Centimeters Per Second and any other movies from Makoto Shinkai, and that is…
r#31 – the shape of voice
Koe no Katachi (English: A Silent Voice) is known from the story of a one-shot manga by Ooima Yoshitoki with only a single chapter until it adapted to a…
r#84 – h2o: footprints in the sand
Alright, I’m back I’m back! I’m not going anywhere, and I’m not dead yet! Today I’ll be reviewing the most requested anime for #moe404 this month, which I…
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West
It is always a delight to return to Thunderbolt Fantasy. The production’s puppet theatrics are genuinely entrancing, and Gen Urobuchi is to my mind one of the greatest…
How To Build a Series: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Reawakened
Okay, the Saiki K. series is a whole franchise built around a gag manga, and like any gag-based show, as long as the jokes keep coming, so do…
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 3 and Reawakened – Great Quarantine Binge
Genre : Comedy, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Sci Fi, School Episodes s3: 2 Episodes Reawakened : 6 Studio: J.C.Staff, EGG FIRM What possible problems could a guy…
Student Podcast Episode 4 - Anime in the West
In the Meiji at 150 Student Podcast, UBC students discuss aspects of Japanese culture they research in class. In this episode, a student shares his passion for anime…
Episode 785: Rinshi!! in the Labyrinth of Another-chan
This week on Anime Pulse we got the top video games Joseph doesn't want to see made into anime, the top waifus/husbandos of 2022, and starting a harem…
Lose yourself in the retrowave r&b vibe of Fixional Cities.
I have no idea if retrowave r&b is even a thing. But that’s what came to mind when I watched the music video for Kanashii Akuma (Sad Devil)…
r#131 – nausicaä of the valley of the wind
You know … yesterday when I finally had the courage to write again, I have a bit of trouble to present the post as I used to present…
Mass release day — In honor of CP! 2023
Here we are yet again, marking the time of year where we look back on the good, the bad,and the sorrow, how long has it been since our…
Mass release day — In honor of CP! 2023
Here we are yet again, marking the time of year where we look back on the good, the bad,and the sorrow, how long has it been since our…
Mass release day — In honor of CP! 2022,
Yet once again we have ridden our wild blue globe around it’s sun for yet another full circumference, marking yet another year that our dear friend and companion,…
Mass release day — In honor of CP! 2022,
Yet once again we have ridden our wild blue globe around it’s sun for yet another full circumference, marking yet another year that our dear friend and companion,…
Mass release day returns! — In honor of CP.
Or that was general idea, before this year went to hell in a handbasket, I need NOT go into details why, but needless to say, that we do…
Mass release day returns! — In honor of CP.
Or that was general idea, before this year went to hell in a handbasket, I need NOT go into details why, but needless to say, that we do…
Mayonaka Punch – Episode 5 – The Disastrous Island Survival Challenge
Episode impressions of Mayonaka Punch Episode 5 as Fuu managed to get over what allowed her to sing again, now after making several videos, Live wants a change…