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Classic Z Goku in Daima Style
A director's commentary, of sorts. Taken from my main video on Daima here on the channel. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK:…


A-Z Challenge: “Z” is for Roujin Z (Rōjin Zetto)
I think I’ve seen Roujin Z described a dark comedy fairly often, but one that is set within the plot boundaries (I guess) of a science fiction film.…


In Gen Z Japan’s Hot New Slang, Princes Become Frogs
When does a prince become a frog? For Gen Zers in Japan, it can happen over something as small as a declined train card.


Anime Like Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary
Jougorou Kobato has a bad habit of inserting himself into other people's problems, using excellent detective skills to unravel their small mysteries. However,
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Sagrada Reset, Bakemonogatari, Hyouka, Kobato


Anime Like I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History
While otome game heroines are designed to be beloved by all, one woman from Japan much prefers the villainnes, Alice Williams, in her otome game. Whereas the
Tearmoon Empire, Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte, I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History


A-Z Review Page
Very quickly – I’m beginning the fairly tedious but also somewhat fun process of creating an ‘A-Z Reviews’ page for the blog, and have made some progress today…


Daima... Dubbed!!
Funimation (Mini) Edited/Written by: @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark


A-Z Drama Challenge: Quartet
Back to the challenge! I’ve made so much progress and I can only hope that I continue to keep making it until the end. This title is a…


Review (A-Z List) Update
Just a quick post while I’m still working on finishing my current novel – I’ve updated my review list, I think it’s 12 or so reviews that I…
A-Z Drama Challenge; Engine
I am finally back to this challenge. I got distracted what else can I say? Hopefully I’ll be a bit more consistent for the remainder of the year.…


A-Z Drama Challenge: Pride
Pride. The drama that’s potentially an all time favorite of mine. Encapsulating some of my favorite things ever – ice hockey, early 2000’s JDrama aesthetics and techniques, an…


A-Z Drama Challenge: xxxholic.
… I’ve talked at length about my rocky relationship with CLAMP before. I too am very surprised that 1) xxxholic. got a live action drama adaptation back in…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Go
Well, better late then never. I finally have a new rhythm for watching movies. Hopefully, this pattern continues and means more movie reviews in the future! Go is…


A-Z Drama Challenge: Kakafukaka
Now this is a drama that I remember putting on my PTW specifically because there was a review here on Wordpress that I commented on saying I would.…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Wasao
Well, we’re back to Aomori prefecture for another movie in this challenge. This time being the region of Ajigasawa, not too far from Hirosaki as Mt. Iwaki (also…


Episode 117 – Become A Hero
Foxy finally makes her return to the podcast! And with her return, we soon say farewell to another character as we cover chapters 640-643 of the manga. 0:00:00…


‘Dragon Ball Daima’ Revealed a NYCC 2023
Toei Reveals a New Dragon Ball Anime Celebrating for 40th Birthday In 1984, a mangaka named Akira Toriyama, fresh off the success of his hit, Dr. Slump, debuted his new manga, D…
Earth Fighter
General Information Unit type: support vehicleLength: 25.0 metersWeight: 19.2 metric tonsMaximum speed: Mach 3.5Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara Lineart Rear view


Dragon Ball Daima
Dragon Ball Daima is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....


A-Z Movie Challenge: Zenin Kataomoi
Well, here I am. I’m finally at the finish line. It’s the Z title of this challenge!! It’s been a long time coming, and luckily it’s now to…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Pinch Runner
I’ll say it now if it isn’t obvious; I’m actually a fan of dramas and movies that star idols. I think they’re fun to watch as a fan,…
Challenge: The A-Z of Anime!
“You’ve beeen invited by animegoodreads to a challenge. Accept it?”
A-Z Drama Challenge: Gakeppuchi Hotel
Might I have possibly… found my rhythm with this challenge? 11 months in? Perhaps. We’ll see how long this streak lasts, but it feels pretty darn good. As…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Miracle Apples
When I hit my stride, I hit my stride. We’re back and keeping it pushing with another review. This particular film coming to my attention since it’s based…


A-Z Drama Challenge: Zettai Kareshi
I did it! I made it to the end of my list! At least for the dramas that I intended to review here on my blog. The fine…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Unmasked Noise
English manga readers know this one as Anonymous Noise, and anime watchers know it as Fukumenkei Noise. Why the English title of the live action was settled on…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Hot Road
This title landed on my list ages ago for exactly two reasons. Reason number one: Tosaka Hiroomi as the male lead. Reason number two: motorcycles and/or motorcycle gang(s).…


A-Z Drama Challenge: Ossan’s Love
I had an online friend who was obsessed with this show when it was airing. They held it incredibly high regard and were constantly updating about it while…
A-Z Movie Challenge: Fish Story
“If my solitude was a fish, it would be huge and stagnant, that even a whale would flee” – FISH STORY by 逆鱗 (Geikirin)
A-Z Drama Challenge: Dear Sister
After having taken a brief detour into KDramaland for my C entry (Coffee Prince for those curious), I am back in the game with JDramas with “Dear Sister”.…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Yellow Tears
Just wanna start – I couldn’t find a movie with ‘X’ in the title, so let’s keep it moving. We’re in the home stretch folks!! The end is…


A-Z Drama Challenge: Utsukushii Kare
I have a tiny bit of explaining to do with this one too. Much like Tokyo Love Story (2020), Utsukushii Kare or My Beautiful Man is from 2021.…


The Spiral Can Become a Helix
Masashi Kishimoto picked a good time to draw Naruto once again with his new one-shot, The Whorl Within the Spiral. The one-shot explores the parents of Naruto Uzumaki, Minato…


DAIMA Finale EXPLAINED! Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 20 Breakdown & Review
In this video I break down and review Dragon Ball DAIMA episode 20. Let me know what you thought of Dragon Ball DAIMA episode 20 in the comments!
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Miss Dream Update 12/20/2023: Party Like It’s 1999 Nakayoshi-style
With this update, we post galleries and downloads of various Nakayoshi magazine issues from 1999.


Food Fighter Tabelu
Mangaka Usuta Kyousuke うすた京介 quickly rose to fame in Shonen Jump for his beloved 90’s hit, Sexy Commando Gaiden – Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san セクシーコマンドー外伝すごいよ!! マサルさん. The popular work…


Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter Six respects what came before and, in some ways, effectively passes the torch onto a whole new generation of fighters.


Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter Six respects what came before and, in some ways, effectively passes the torch onto a whole new generation of fighters.


Metal Fighter Miku
Yo, brudder! How would you like to watch something of a mix between pro wrestling and Power Rangers? SAY WHAT?! Yup, pro wrestling + Power Rangers = Metal…
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Attack Fighter (Dragonar)
One seat version Two seat version One seat version Two seat version General Information Unit type: jet fighterOriginal mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara Lineart Cockpit (One seat version) Cockpit…
Kanojo, Okarishimasu - Episode 17 - Rent-a-Fighter Pink
Rent-a-Fighter Pink fights for justice and Chizuru's part-time acting gig money. Kanojo, Okarishimasu - Episode 17.


Z — ZARCO
Hello peeps! I wish I wasn’t ashamed of my face so I could open the post with an apology video, mega celebrity-style. You know, with all the learning…
INVESTOR-Z
A manga about Dojuku Academy where the top student of each grade level are inducted into a secret investor club that is in charge of funding the school.…


Daima Has Patch Notes
Edited/Written by: @TeeHallumsYT Check out @AnimeAjay 's full video on it over on his channel! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Neko Zamurai (2014)
Neko Zamurai is a blast from the past. I remember in my college years absolutely giggling like crazy to the two seasons of the drama version. The premise…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Houno Tenkousei REBORN
Guess whose back again? It’s me, with another drama crossed off the list. This one being one of the truly more whacky titles consider that of all things;…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou
Well folks, I said I would have the movie review up and here it is! For those unsure, please start here, with the drama review before digging into…


A-Z Movie Challenge: Vampire in Love
I stacked the odds a bit against myself here. After the unique results of my previous pick, having another what I thought was another shojo adaptation wasn’t the…


A-Z Drama Challenge: Tsuki ni Shizumu
Another one that landed on my list after retracing some of my favorite queens of Jpop – this time being none other than Ayumi Hamasaki. A legend in…