The CFP for the 2025 Mechademia conference, held in Kyoto, Japan, from 7-9 June, 2025, is now available in both English and Japanese. Starting with this event, Mechademia conferences will no longer…
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Abstract for June 2022 Mechademia conference keynote now available!
The abstract for the keynote address by Christine Yano, “Fan Culture as a Template of Migration: The Case Study of Hello Kitty,” at the Mechademia conference in Los…
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CFP for Mechademia/JAMS Symposium at Anime Expo is now available!
The CFP for the Mechademia/JAMS Symposium at Anime Expo is now available! This year’s symposium is themed around the genre of isekai, broadly conceived, and submissions are due…


CFP for June 2022 Mechademia Conference in Los Angeles, CA
The CFP for the June 2022 Mechademia Conference, held in Los Angeles, CA, is now available. The conference theme is “Migration and Transition.” The conference will be held…


Kyoto Conference Registration is now available!
Registration for the May 2023 Mechademia Conference in Kyoto, Japan is now available on the registration page.


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…
CFP for Second Arc 19.2, “Graphic Narratives,” now available
The CFP for the next issue of Second Arc is now available! Submissions are due on 1 July 2025. Full details and requirements can be found on the…


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…


CFP for 17.1, Cosplay, Street Fashion, and Subcultural Styles, now available
The CFP for 17.1, “Cosplay, Street Fashion, and Subcultural Styles,” guest edited by Masafumi Monden, is now available on the Second Arc page. Submissions are due 1 July…


Mechademia Kyoto Conference: final updates and general attendance info
‘Mechademia Kyoto 2023 – Aftermath’ is just around the corner and we are pleased to announce that general attendance will be available. Friends, family, or fans and scholars…


CFP for May 2023 conference at the Kyoto International Manga Museum: Aftermath
Mechademia x Kyoto International Manga Museum 2023 May 27th-29th, 2023 at the Kyoto International Manga Museum CFP: Aftermath Keynote Speaker: Jaqueline Berndt The extended COVID pandemic h…


Koba-Kondoh Document Now Available
Just a quick post to mention that we’ve re-opened shop.zimmerit.moe with copies of the Koba-Kondoh Document, our latest Patreon-funded ‘zine. There’s some other new stuff on there…


ARTMIC Fan Book Available Now
Bigger and better than our earlier efforts, this one is all about the design studio behind Mospeada and Bubblegum Crisis.
Dragon Ball Consulting Now Available!!
Access the Dragon Ball Scholar’s knowledge, insights, and problem-solving skills by hiring me as your consultant. Do you need help breaking through your limits? Want your Dragon Ball…
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The Fairy’s Song Now Available
The wait for Ebi-Hime’s newest yuri title is over. The Fairy’s Song is available on Steam and itch.io with a launch week discount. Plot Summary: Marnie is a…


Forgot Me Not Now Available
Featherbox Studio’s “Forget Me Not” 18+ Yuri VN is available for purchase on itch.io and coming soon to Steam.


Latest Zimmerit ‘Zine Now Available
Hobby Shopping: Japanese Model Shop Ads 1980-89 is now available on our revamped web shop.
Beltorchika’s Children Novel Now Available!
機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア ベルトーチカ・チルドレン小説 CHAR’S COUNTERATTACK BELTORCHIKA’S CHILDREN PUBLICATION INFORMATION Publisher: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Released: 1988.02.20 Price: 580 Download Volume: click here Universal Century 0093. Char Aznable, once lost…
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Koba-Kondoh Document Now Available
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Lady in Mystery Now Available
In the mood for a Korean yuri mystery VN? Here is one that may fulfill that need. Lady in Mystery, by nolsoft. While not the main draw the…
Beltorchika’s Children Novel Now Available!
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Unico: Awakening is now available!
Unico: Awakening is available at bookstores and online retailers in hard and soft cover versions and ebook!
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Latest Zimmerit ‘Zine Now Available
Hobby Shopping: Japanese Model Shop Ads 1980-89 is now available on our revamped web shop.


Boundaries Is Now Available For Purchase!
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Volleyball Heaven Yuri VN Now Available
I haven’t talked about Winter Wolves Games much around here but their site is included in the Yuri Video Games List. Basically they develop Dating Sims, Life Sims…


Early Bird Passes are now available!
Early Bird Passes are now available! All-Access Pass (provides access to all 11 films for the duration of the festival): $23 5 Virtual Ticket Bundle…


Chara’ft and Unico Apparel Now Available!
The "HELLO MY NAME IS" Unico line of clothing by Chara'ft is now available!
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Laika Limited Edition Steelbooks – Now Available
Brought to you by Laika Studio and Shout! Factory, Coraline and ParaNorman, are now available in 4K for the first time ever! The films have been through 4K…


9 R.I.P. Limited Edition Preorders Available Now!
Otome Fam, Idea Factory Intl just announced that preorders for the Limited Edition of the supernatural otome visual novel, 9 R.I.P., are available now on the IFI Online…
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FLOWERS -Le Volume sur Hiver- Now Available
Quick reminder FLOWERS 4 is now available on Steam and JAST USA. Limited Edition HERE.


Beneath Oresa Demo Now Available on Steam
Indie game development studio Broken Spear has released a new gameplay trailer and a playable demo on Steam for its upcoming 3D roguelike deckbuilding game Beneath Oresa.


Salome’s Kiss by Ebi-Hime Now Available
A surprise release by Ebi-Hime! I expected this one to come out late Spring or Early Summer but nope. Here it is! Salome’s Kiss.
National Park Girls Episode 3 Now Available
The wait is over. Episode 3 is here at last! By now readers know what to expect from this series. Spirits of National Parks reborn as cute and…
Offline Reading Now Available to Premium Members
You read that right! Starting today, the Azuki app on iPhone and iPad supports offline reading! Open any series on Azuki and tap the download icon on the…


Irotoridori no Sekai by NekoNyan now available
NekoNyan has released FAVORITE's Irotoridori No Sekai - The Colorful World. You can buy it now for only $34.99 on Steam!
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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…


Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue Available Now
Your choices and behaviors will lead you down very different paths in this twisty social thriller If you love Danganronpa and the Zero Escape series, you’re gonna love…
Highway Blossoms: Next Exit DLC Now Available
I am certain most longtime visitors of this blog are familiar with Highway Blossoms by now, correct? Most of you are also aware of an upcoming DLC extra…
Fallen Maidens ~jalouse~ Shiori’s Story Now Available
This title flew under my radar, mainly because I thought it was a manga. Turns out it is a Yuri VN set in a Catholic School from the…


Keepers of Astraela Now Available on Steam
Dark Fantasy Romance Visual Novel, Keepers of Astraela is now live on Steam. Inspired by the book ‘Vision‘ by Wrenna Stone, Astraela follows a writer whose characters come…


Mechademia in the Morning
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LOVE BAKUDAN Now Available and Ova Magica Kickstarter
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FLOWERS (3) -Le Volume sur Automme- Now Available
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In-App Purchases Now Available for Azuki iOS!
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🎉 75+ Manga, 350+ Volumes Available Now✨
Thanks to our friends at Kodansha, some of your favorite manga are returning to Azuki 💖 Now’s the time to catch up on/finish reading manga like Fire Force;…
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Come and Regret eBook Now Available on Amazon
WordExcerpt announced "Come and Regret" by Dalseul as the newest addition to its recently re-launched Amazon ebook lineup.


Hypland Yu-Gi-Oh! ‘Eyes’ Hoodies Available Now
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Sailor Moon x Colourpop 2023 Collection Now Available
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Offline Reading Now Available on Android and iOS
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THE STRANGE TALE OF PANORAMA ISLAND: Now Available!
Guys, oh my god Guysssssss. GUYS! The Strange Tale of Panorama Island by Suehiro Maruo is now on sale and available direct from the publi...
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