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Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit is a 2019 Action Fantasy anime series from an unknown Japanese animation studio Anima&Co. While nothing is known about this studio, this…

Bakanow Anime Reviews

Aug 9, 2022 • Subscribe

Rune Manufacturing unit 3 Particular Evaluation

Rune Factory 4 was long considered the crown jewel of the Rune Factory series, and fans were delighted to see it escape Nintendo 3DS Jail and receive updated

AR Drift Club

Nov 5, 2023 • Subscribe

RMS-179 GM II [with Cannon Unit]

General Information Unit type: artillery mobile suitOriginal mechanical designer: Kenki Fujioka Lineart N/A

Fanart Friday, Too: Rei Ayanami & Unit-01

I love the sense of scale in this photo, the wonder and longing in Rei looking upward and at Unit-01 knowing that she unsuccessfully piloted it and that…

Beneath the Tangles

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Neon Genesis Evangelion

ARZ-106E Hi-Zack with Flight Unit

General Information Unit type: mobile suitOriginal mechanical designer: Kenki Fujioka Lineart Rear view

AMS-119S Geara Doga Custom (Charles Unit)

General Information Unit type: custom mobile suitOverall height: 20.2 metersFull weight: 21.2 metric tonsArmament: beam rifle x 1, beam launcher x 1, shield w/mega particle cannon x 1,…

Nov 5, 2023 • Subscribe

RX-106E Hi-Zack with Flight Unit

General Information Unit type: mobile suitOriginal mechanical designer: Kenki Fujioka Lineart N/A

Tune of the Week(ish): Fruits Basket’s ad meliora

Fruits Basket, or as I have started calling it: Sadness, Bad Parents has had a great string of opening and ending themes that, aside from one, have been remarkingly…

Shallow Dives in Anime

Jun 10, 2020 • Subscribe

Fruits Basket

Hilton Pulls Ad Attacking Ryokans in Japan After Uproar

Hilton Japan ran an ad that seemed to mock the rules at traditional Japanese ryokan - and pulled it a week later amidst an uproar.

Unseen Japan

Nov 17, 2023 • Subscribe

Special Crime Investigation Unit – Special 7 Anime Review

One of the new animes was Special Crime Investigation Unit - Special 7. This anime was released last year, during the Fall season.

Sirius Writes

Apr 17, 2020 • Subscribe

Special Crime Investigation Unit – Special 7 Anime Review

One of the new animes was Special Crime Investigation Unit - Special 7. This anime was released last year, during the Fall season.

Sirius Writes

Apr 17, 2020 • Subscribe

“Dategumi” confirmed as Touken Ranbu Musou’s fourth unit

The fourth and second to last unit in Touken Ranbu Musou has been announced. This unit consists of Tsurumaru Kuninaga, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada, and Ookurikara. The fifth and final…

Sep 1, 2021 • Subscribe

Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit: First Impressions

Special 7 First Impressions

Anime Saved My Life!

Oct 15, 2019 • Subscribe

Anime Reviews: Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit

Don’t worry. It’s spoiler free. I have always enjoyed digging around on the Funimation app for anime I haven’t heard of. That is how I found Special 7.…

A Tiny Ray Of Light

Oct 31, 2021 • Subscribe

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

[Analysis] Happy Hearts & Matching Outfits: A Family Unit

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the season of love than by talking about one…

The Anime View

Feb 11, 2023 • Subscribe

Special Crime Investigation Unit – Special 7 Anime Review

In every season, I always try to watch at least the first few episodes of the animes released to know which ones are to be […]

Sirius Writes

Apr 17, 2020 • Subscribe

Brief Thoughts On: Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

Unfortunately, Shinesman exists to promote a manga that never made its way to the West in any legal (or illegal) form.

Reasons to Anime

Apr 22, 2023 • Subscribe

11 Reviews Unit I Hit 200 (Suggestions Welcome!)

Afternoon! A fair while back I posted seeking votes on what my 150th review should be, offering a few options at the time, and from that shortlist it…

The Review Heap

Jun 19, 2021 • Subscribe

Escaflowne

UN Women Calls Out Sexualized “Getsuyoubi no Tawawa” Newspaper Ad

A full-page spread run by The NIkkei advertising a popular ecchi manga has caused backlash - including from the New York-based UN Women.

Unseen Japan

Apr 15, 2022 • Subscribe

Tawawa on Monday

Bonds of Allele #01 — 30 Minute Ad For Kizuna Ai

"Should we look up what VTubing is like? No? Okay." Impressions: And we round out the terribleness of Monday with this fiasco. You'd think a show being…

Tenka Seiha

Apr 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Kizuna

Second Album Already?!: Ad Infinitum — Chapter II: Legacy Album Review

Since I only ever discussed Ad Infinitum in my Top Five Song Covers post, I’ll reiterate how much I love them: A LOT. In fact, they’re one of…

Weeb Revues

Jan 8, 2022 • Subscribe

Japan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” Ad

Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. Here are some reactions from social media.

Unseen Japan

May 11, 2024 • Subscribe

[Interview] CLAMP in Wonderland 2 – Mitsuyuki Masuhara (Unit Director)

Mitsuyuki Masuhara helped CLAMP to make this new ambitious project into reality. With hard work and patience, the pleasant sense of speed in CLAMP in Wonderland 2 is…

ThE UnTolD CePHiRo

Oct 15, 2022 • Subscribe

Magic Knight Rayearth

Kizumonogatari Staff Roundtable: Chief Animation Directors And Unit Directors

Kizumonogatari hit its 5th anniversary last month, and to commemorate that, we’ll be publishing a weekly series of interviews. First, a lengthy conversation with its lead animators and…

Sakuga Blog

Feb 27, 2021 • Subscribe

Final Touken Ranbu Musou unit comprises of Yamanbagiri duo

The final unit in Touken Ranbu Musou has been revealed as the Yamanbagiri duo, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro and Yamanbagiri Chougi. And with that, all playable characters available from the…

Sep 8, 2021 • Subscribe

RMS-106 Hi-Zack with Flying Unit “Icarus” Prototype

General Information Unit type: mobile suitOriginal mechanical designer: Kenki Fujioka Lineart Rear view

[Analysis] Happy Hearts & Matching Outfits: A Family Unit

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the season of love than by talking about one of…

The Anime View

Feb 11, 2023 • Subscribe

[Review] Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit – Episode 1

Do you like supernatural cop shows? Then congratulations! You’ll enjoy this entertaining and competently made premiere! The post [Review] Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit – Episode 1 appeared…

Anime Feminist

Oct 7, 2019 • Subscribe

Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh – Lonely Psychics in a Robot

The Crossroads of Dangaioh Welcome to the next installment of Hirano Halloween. This time, a very fun ova series that I’ve been wanting to watch for a long…

Mechanical Anime Reviews

Oct 21, 2022 • Subscribe

Crunchyroll Announce Changes to Ad-Supported Viewing from Spring 2022 Season

Crunchyroll have announced that for the Spring 2022 Season and future seasonal releases, a subscription will be required to view new and continuing simulcasts.

Japan Curiosity

Mar 27, 2022 • Subscribe

Shiki, Tomodachi Game

What anime works best as an ad for the source material?

What makes the original great? Why does the anime fall short or feel incomplete? Is the original work licensed?

Anime Feminist

Nov 15, 2022 • Subscribe

[Vtuber] Holostars’ New Unit “UPROAR!!” Debuts on March 29~30

Male Vtuber Group “Holostars” is set to debut a new unit called UPROAR!!, consisting of 4 members. It has been almost 2 years since Holostars had new talents,…

Mar 26, 2022 • Subscribe

Touken Ranbu Musou third unit is Hasebe, Yagen, and Tomoegata

The character reveals are pulling into the home stretch for Touken Ranbu Musou. The third unit of characters have been confirmed as Heshikiri Hasebe, Yagen Youshirou, and Tomoegata…

Aug 25, 2021 • Subscribe

Touken Ranbu Musou second unit confirmed, includes Kasen, Ichigo, and more

The second unit of characters in Touken Ranbu Musou has just been revealed. This unit includes Kasen Kanesada, Ichigo Hitofuri, Namazuo Toushirou, and Hyuuga Masamune. The third unit…

Aug 18, 2021 • Subscribe

THE GREAT SRUNGLE (RE)WATCH 27 – Female Battle Unit CAT’S EYE

MISSION OUTER SPACE SRUNGLEMISSION 27: Female Battle Unit CAT’S EYE WRITTEN BY: Yuu Yamamoto BROADCAST DATE: July 22, 1983 And, as always, this episode aired exactly forty years…

J9 Hard Serenade

Jul 22, 2023 • Subscribe

[Vtuber] Holostars EN Unit “TEMPUS” Debuts on 22nd & 23rd July (PST)

July 18th marked the day of HoloTEMPUS’ official reveal, after being teased last week which lead to much speculation whether it was HolostarsEN or a whole new brand/branch…

Jul 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Ghibli's Gamble: Exclusive Translation of Toshio Suzuki's Interview on the No-Ad Approach

A translated clip revealing Studio Ghibli President Toshio Suzuki's bold PR plan for "How Do You Live?"

Nihon Narratives

Jul 17, 2023 • Subscribe

[Vtuber] Holostars EN Unit “TEMPUS” Debuts New Members on 7th January (PST/EST)

New members for holoTEMPUS has been announced! Not only have they been announced but their debut is in within 3 (or less) days! Here is a (somewhat) helpful…

cvphased / MECHA CATALOGUE

Jan 5, 2023 • Subscribe

Now I Understand Why This Exists: MODEROID Evangelion Unit-01 (Evangelion 3.0+1.0)

When Good Smile Company showed prototypes of their MODEROID Evangelion kits at the All-Japan Model & Hobby Show, I was literally scratching my head and was asking one…

Oct 13, 2022 • Subscribe

[Vtuber] Report — Holostars’ Vtuber Unit UPROAR!!’s 1st Anniversary Super Live BLAST OUT!!

On March 31st, 2023, all-male Vtuber Unit “UPROAR!!” of Holostars (Hololive Production) celebrated their 1st Anniversary–it has been 1 year since they debuted in 29~30 March, 2022…