Unlike a lot of similar narratives, this isn't about the anguish, coming out, or transphobia. That's not to say those things aren't present, but they aren't the point.
Oct 26, 2024 • Subscribe
More like this
Manga Review: Shuna’s Journey
Title: Shuna’s Journey Mangaka: Hayao Miyazaki US Publisher: First Second Status: Complete (Single Volume) Age Relevance: Elementary and Up How Essential Is It?: Must Have Curricular Connecti…
[Highlights] Kino’s Journey Ep. 11 (Her Journey)
Oh look, it’s been so long since the last time I drafted a post that Funimation and Crunchyroll have fused and Kino’s Journey has long left both of…
Manga Review: Talk to My Back
Title: Talk to My Back / Shin Kirari Mangaka: Yamada Murasaki US Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly Status: Complete Age Relevance: Adult How Essential Is It?: Must Have for …
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 341: Blank Canvas: My So Called Artist’s Journey
In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets all art otaku as he reviews a unique autobiographical manga about one's journey into the art world.…
Manga: Shuna’s Journey
By Andrew Osmond. In the last twelve months, we’ve had the first ever English-language releases of two vintage Miyazaki works, both forty years old or more. The first is his…
My Ecchi Journey
Chobits wasn't good in spite of the fanservice and ecchi jokes—those were a core part of its identity.
My Taste Journey
Itadakimasu! It’s such a wonderful word, really, if you think about it. “I will receive” Japanese utter before they start eating, putting their palms together as in a…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 497: Shuna’s Journey
In this thought filled episode, Xan reviews one of Hayao Miyazaki's earliest works. Is it as good as Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind? Well, find out as…
Manga Review: A Girl & Her Guard Dog
Title: A Girl & Her Guard Dog Mangaka: HATSUHARU US Publisher: Kodansha Status: Ongoing Age Relevance: High School and Up How Essential Is It?: Purchase if You Need to Burn Money Curricular Con…
Review: Journey to the West (2021)
Journey to the West 宇宙探索编辑部 China, 2021, colour, 16:9, 116 mins. Director: Kong Dashan 孔大山. Rating: 5/10. Mockumentary about a nutty alien-hunter who wants to find the meaning…
Journey To The Shore (2015) review
“An elegant and touching exploration of arrested mourning, unresolved subjective regrets, and the impact of unfinished business on the deceived or the living subject.”
My Journey Through Anime
It was the year 2005. I was a healthy joyful kid that drives for entertainment. I own a PS2 with popular titles such as Simpsons Hit and Run,…
The Weakest Manga Villainess Wants Her Freedom! Review
The Weakest Manga Villainess Wants Her Freedom! is a female villain isekai with a good change of pace, making this light novel a fun addition to the genre.
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 278: She And Her Cat (or She Is My Human)
In this podcast episode, Xan reviews another Makoto Shinkai Manga Adaptaion. This time Xan reviews the slice of life romance drama manga "She and Her Cat" written by Makoto…
Welcome to my Manga Hanabi post?! Manga Review: Gate 7 by Clamp!
Though my blog is called Anime Hanabi, and it is indeed all about the wonderful world of anime, I realized recently that there is also a great big…
My Senpai is Annoying – 06 – If You Love Your Child, Send Her on a Journey
This week we finally meet Futaba’s enormous grandfather. It all starts with Sakurai using a photo app filter to make Takeda and Futaba look like they’re wearing traditional…
My Broken Mariko Manga Review
Some topics can be very hard to discuss through normal means of conversation or even writing. It can be difficult to really capture the full meaning behind these…
My Ultramarine Sky Manga Review
My Ultramarine Sky is a slow burn, which may drag for some readers, but it's ultimately a very rewarding reading experience.
My Picture Diary Manga Review
In the Eisner-nominated work, Maki Fujiwara chronicles her daily life with her husband, lionized mangaka Yoshiharu Tsuge. Though deceptively simple at first glance, a foundation of abuse is…
Manga Review: My Broken Mariko
My Broken Mariko is an intense, single volume manga about Tomoyo Shiino after the death of her friend Mariko. This manga covers topics of abuse, depression, rape, and…
Busujima’s Motive | Grand Blue Chapter 66 “Sakurako’s Journey” Manga Review
I say this every time but, man do I love this manga. As the manga was on a three month hiatus after leaving on a huge plot twist…
Saying Farewell, Seeking Connection: My Journey Back to the Anime Community
Reconnecting with the anime community after years away, I reflect on farewells to cherished blogs and the hope of finding new connections. Join me on this journey to…
My Senpai is Annoying Manga Review
AstroNerdBoy reviews the manga series, My Senpai is Annoying, licensed by Seven Seas. A tiny office lady deals with her big, work senpai.
My Wandering Warrior Existence (Manga review)
Review of My Wandering Warrior Existence by Nagata Kabi published by Seven Seas
The Inspiring Journey of Kofi Manga
Kofi Bazzell-Smith is an American manga creator and boxer. He is active on YouTube and Instagram under the name Kofi Manga.
My Vow to My Liege Otome Review
For centuries, the royal family of the Kingdom of Ng have lived under the blessings of their sworn allegiance to the Great Dragon God. But five years ago,…
HOW I STARTED MY ANIME JOURNEY
There are a lot of people out there who would say watching anime is a waste of time, some even call it cartoon made for kids, though I…
HOW I STARTED MY ANIME JOURNEY
There are still a lot of people out there who’d say watching anime is a waste of time, some even call it cartoon made for kids, though I…
Anime OST’s on my music journey!
I recently started learning how to play the piano, something I’ve wanted to learn since I was a little kid. Like, I remember watching my older sister playing…
Review: Endless Journey (2023)
Endless Journey 三大队 China, 2023, colour, 1.85:1, 132 mins. Director: Dai Mo 戴墨. Rating: 6/10. The best is in the first half in this performance-driven drama centred on…
Review #9 – Sentimental Journey
Name: Sentimental JourneyFormat: DVDRelease Date: April 1998Age Rating: 13+Number of Episodes: 12Themes: love, slice of life, memories, drama, schoolLanguage Watched: Japanese w/ English subtitles …
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 470: Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina
In this episode, Xan reviews a slice of life manga about a lone figure who travels around exploring various countries for a few days at a time. Is…
Will it be the World or Her? Vol. 1 Manga Review
A new romantic comedy from Kodansha Comics. Kouki Nakagawa is in love with his childhood friend, but their relationship could trigger the end of the world. If you…
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Manga Volume 1 Review
This story has some real potential, so if you like an underdog tale, it's worth checking out.
Manga Review: Ani no Yome to Kurashiteimasu (Living with my Brother’s Wife)
Recently finished Ani no Yome to Kurashiteimasu (Living with my Brother’s Wife) manga. Here are my thoughts on the manga.
My Happy Marriage Episode 11 Review – Miyo Gets Her Powers Back
The Usuba clan in general are an annoying bunch.
Journey to Experience Death – Ousama Ranking Ep 3 & 4 Review
As Prince Bojji journeys to find himself, King Daida seems to lose his sanity back at home. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 3…
Review: Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry, Vol. 1
How do you make the concept of an OP isekai protagonist fresh again? How about by removing the modern element entirely, building up an impressive fantasy setting, and…
Manga Review: My Girlfriend’s Child, Vol. 1
Mamoru Aoi’s exceptional shojo manga explores the realities of intimacy in a sophisticated, genuine way.
Manga Review | My Dearest Cop by Niyama
Title: (Renta!) | My Dearest Patrolman (SuBLime)Author: Artist:
Manga Review – The Trouble with My Boss
The Trouble with My Boss こんな上司にお困りでしたら (Konna Joshi ni Okomarideshitara) SAKURANO Mika Shoujo – Comedy, romance, slice-of-life 1 Volume of 4 Volumes (complete) Media Do (Akita Publishing) Sum…
Why I Adopted My Husband Manga Review
Same-sex marriage is not legal in most of Japan, and same-sex couples have to find ways around the lack of legal marital status to have those basic couple…
HOW I MET MY SOULMATE MANGA REVIEW
Hi everyone! Hope the week ahead will be kind to you and will go by in a flash so you can enjoy your downtime over the weekend. I’ve…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 340: My Boy
In this episode, Xan reviews a unique seinen manga series about loneliness and finding purpose. So enjoy as Xan reviews "My Boy/Watashi no Shounen" by Hitomi Takano As our…
My Monster Secret Volume 21 Manga Review
My Monster Secret Volume 21 Manga Review Jitsu wa Watashi wa/実は私は 21 My Monster Secret: “Actually, I am…” 21 –> Buy My Monster Secret Volume 21 from Amazon.com…
All About My Two Dads Manga Review
Together, the two men struggle with the highs and lows of raising a child in a story that, despite its title, is much more about being human than…
BL Fans Love My Brother – Manga Review
I thought that BL Fans Love my Brother was a great title. I still do. Let me tell you what I thought about the rest of the manga!
My Chat Forced Me To Read These Manga...
Manga recommendations from my live stream chat. My manga: https://mangadex.org/title/bd2146ff-c86b-41c9-bd2b-f02d253516de/devoro https://bato.to/series/164190/devoro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maskedasura Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/masked_asura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_masked_asura/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE%3D ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use'…
If I had to rebuy my manga collection
There’s been a trend with all sorts of content creators along the lines of, ‘if you lost all of *insert collection type here* what would you re-buy?’ being…
The Weakest Manga Villainess Wants Her Freedom!
By Kazuki Karasawa and Masami. Released in Japan as “Maou-gun Shitennou no Saijaku Reijou wa Jiyuu ni Ikitai!” by the author on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website. Released…