While scouring Twitter I noticed a trailer for a game called Remothered: Broken Porcelain, about the relationship between two young ladies. Checked it out and it got my attention. There’s one…
Aug 31, 2020 • Subscribe
More like this
Despera Drops Now Available for Pre-Order
Otome Fam we have some news! Aksys Games uncovered new details about Despera Drops, the romantic adventure visual novel coming to Nintendo Switch™ in Spring 2025. Mika Amamine suddenly finds…
Paradise turns deadly! — Paradise by JAST available for Pre-Order NOW!
A PIL/SLASH classic, now in English! Grab it while it's hot!
Paradise turns deadly! — Paradise by JAST available for Pre-Order NOW!
A PIL/SLASH classic, now in English! Grab it while it's hot!
Boys Love Visual Novel Masquerade: Hell Academy Available For Pre-order
The newest title from JAST BLUE, the Boys Love division of JAST USA, is now available for pre-order on jastusa.com and Steam. Masquerade: Hell Academy is a classic BL visual novel…
MANGA: Search and Destroy by Atsushi Kaneko, Now Available for Pre-Order
Check out Search and Destroy by Atsushi Kaneko, based on the manga DORORO by Osamu Tezuka, on Mangasplaining Extra! In print this spring from Fantagraphics!
Nendo Ogata up for pre-order
Finally. Yes, we can hear your sigh of relief from afar: nendoroid Ogata from Goodsmile Company is now up for pre-order, and the final product looks even better than…
Volumes 2-5 of Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer Manga Now Available for Pre-Order!
In the nearly two years since Azuki launched, we’ve been focused on delivering the absolute best manga subscription service out there, and a big part of that has…
Pre-Orders Now Available for My Dear Detective and Seatmate Killer
A few weeks ago we announced eBook editions of My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files Volume 1 and Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer! Volume 1, and…
MangaGamer’s Latest Otome F*** Me Royally!! Is Up For Pre-Order
It’s been roughly two years since MangaGamer announced they would be licensing another of Kalmia8’s otome games. Yesterday we finally received the long awaited news that F*** Me Royally…
It's Broken, Broken, Broken
For some time, I've wondered why anime groups have taken to specifying exactly which video players they support for their releases. Some say...
Last Chance to Pre-order The Fox’s Wedding!
The preorder store for my 4th illustrated yokai encyclopedia, The Fox’s Wedding, is closing on May 1st. If you missed the Kickstarter but still want to pre-order The…
Last Chance to Pre-order The Fox’s Wedding!
The preorder store for my 4th illustrated yokai encyclopedia, The Fox’s Wedding, is closing on May 1st. If you missed the Kickstarter but still want to pre-order The…
MangaGamer announces Higurashi & Umineko USB editions — PRE-ORDER NOW!
Pre-orders for both are now available on MangaGamer!
PRE-ORDER NOW! — OPUS: Echo of Starsong’s Collector’s Edition released
Featuring an artbook and 2 discs of the original soundtrack!
Once Again, I Have to Pre-order Gunpla on Day One
We’re almost at the tail-end of 2022 and the global supply chain is still out of wack thanks t to the events of the last couple of years.…
My Dear Prince Available for Purchase
My apologies for not noticing the release date announcement sooner. Hopefully readers who remembered when I first mentioned this latest Ebi-Hime title had some cash stored just in…
Boundaries Is Now Available For Purchase!
I am now an e-book author!
Pre-order on Day 1! Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring: RG GaoGaiGar
Bandai Spirits’ Hobby Division has started their Hobby Next Phase 2020 Spring week-long new model kit reveal extravaganza. And right off the gate, we’re treated to one heck…
A Grotesque Vinyl — Pre-order The Song of Saya’s Soundtrack on Vinyl!
Three Vinyl variants to choose from, coming soon. Pre-order it today!
CFP for 17.2, Methodologies, is now available!
The CFP for Mechademia 17.2, Methodologies, is now available! This issue is edited by Jaqueline Berndt and submissions will be due on 1 July 2023. For full details,…
CFP for 18.2, “Studio Ghibli,” now available
Happy New Year! The CFP for Mechademia 18.2, “Studio Ghibli,” is now available. This issue is guest edited by Rayna Denison and Jacqueline Ristola, and submissions are due…
Contactoons 6 Now Available for Digital Download
Contactoons 6 with music by Santo Verduci is now available for digital purchase! The album features songs from several cartoons, including the Italian themes for both Unico movies.
Id:Invaded #Brake-Broken
This manga is a continuation of the Id:Invaded anime that starts with the cast of the first season solving a new case through the use of id wells.…
My Broken Mariko
A manga about Tomoyo who is blindsided by the death of her friend Mariko and ends up stealing her ashes to fulfill their promise of taking a trip…
In-App Purchases Now Available for Azuki iOS!
Azuki users have been requesting more payment options from day one, so today we’re very pleased to announce in-app purchases for iOS! This opens up the door for…
In-App Purchases Now Available for Azuki Android!
The wait is over! Last month we launched in-app purchases for iOS, and today we’re excited to announce in-app purchases for Android! This opens up the door for…
More Ways to Read: Pre-Order My Dear Detective and Seatmate Killer eBooks Today
In the nearly two years since Azuki launched, we’ve been focused on delivering the absolute best manga subscription service out there, and a big part of that has…
Another Day 1 Pre-order! Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring: HG Amplified IMGN Ryujinmaru
Continuing my selective coverage for the opening day of Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring, we have yet another interesting model kit. This is obviously a spin-off of the…
December 2022 Mandarake Order Unboxing Part 2
On Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2003, I’ll have a dealer table and present two anime panels at the St. Pete Comic Con in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.…
Break Blade (Broken Blade)
*Note: This is a review of all six films.* Break Blade is a mecha anime, though unlike most it’s fantasy rather than sci-fi. It’s set in a world…
Fate/Grand Order: First Order
Run Time: 70 Minutes Summary: The year AD 2017.The last era in which magecraft still thrived. The Chaldea Security Organization was founded to ensure the continuation of human…
Sorcerer’s Choice: Angel or Demon? Now Available For Preorder
Sorcerer’s Choice: Angel or Demon?, the newest title from JAST BLUE, is now available for preorder through jastusa.com and Steam, and will be released on the 21st of April. When…
Another Code: Recollection now available for the Nintendo Switch!
Another Code: Recollection, the remake of the 2005 series with the same name, is now available to buy from the Nintendo Store!
CFP for 18.1, “Death and Other Endings,” now available
Happy New Year! The CFP for Mechademia 18.1, “Death and Other Endings,” is now available. This issue is guest edited by Anne Allison and submissions are due on…
More Chapters of Kakushigoto, Again!!, Peach Girl, and Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Now Available
Are you enjoying all the new manga we added to Azuki last week? If you haven’t read them yet, make sure you check out the four brand-new indie…
Peach Girl: Super Pop Love Hurricane, Battle Angel Alita, Kakushigoto
Kyushu Ceramics: Discover the Beauty and History of Japanese Porcelain
Southern Japan's rich history of cultural exchange is at the heart of the story of Kyushu's ceramic wares, from the first fired up in the country to the…
The Journey of Elaina Episode 8: The Great Porcelain Caper
Last time Elaina visited two “split” lands. This time her destination was a more unified land, united in their love of porcelain dolls that is. Yup. This was…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for October-November 2021
Have you been enjoying Gundam Breaker Battlogue? It may be a short series with each episode lasting around eight minutes, but it’s still a new Gundam show so…
Tears of Themis Pre-Registration Open for Summer 2021 Release
Pre-register today to claim a wealth of rewards and to draw a free SR card that unlocks a romantic interaction with one of the male leads. In April,…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for April-May 2023
Have you seen Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island yet? YAS’s brand new reimagining of Gundam’s worst episode is now available to stream on Crunchyroll as of April…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for January-February 2023
So what did you think about the concluding episode of part one of Gundam: The Witch From Mercury? Let’s just say we won’t be able to look at…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for September-October 2022
Have you started watching Gundam: The Witch From Mercury yet? I have not because I’m boycotting Crunchyroll for Reasons, but sources tell me it’s really good and really…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for May-June 2023
I’m putting this list out late this month because my priorities are not in order. Another sign I need to fix my life: I’m currently three episodes behind…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for December-January 2023
Happy New Year! Did you see that famed Gundam mechanical designer Kunio Okawara created a lagomorphic Gundam design for the Year of the Rabbit? We’re also excited to…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for October-November 2022
If you’re reading this, it’s time to get up and stretch your aging shoulders and back. That’s right, October taught us that teens in Japan are convinced Gundam…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for December-January 2022
Happy New Year, Gunpla fans! Have you set any Gunpla New Year’s resolutions yet? No worries if not; we’re all just trying to live in these difficult times…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for March-April 2023
Can you believe it’s only about a week until Gundam: The Witch From Mercury comes back? I barely managed to avoid finding out what happens before I watch…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for September-October 2023
Before I put together this month’s post, I was reading occasional Gunpla 101 contributor Jonlyn’s rant about scalpers and the effect they have had on fandom spaces. Here…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for November-December 2021
Are you still watching Gundam Breaker Battlogue? It’s a short show but I’ll give it this: it jumps the shark every single episode. From a dude entering a…
Gunpla Pre-orders and New Releases for May-June 2022
Just how popular is Gunpla modeling in 2022? In May, Bandai Namco gave us our first glimpse at the hobby’s growth in a while when it revealed that…