Usotoki Rhetoric by Ritsu Miyako is a manga series I fell in love with four years ago when I picked it up in 2020 due to being a big fan of both detective stories, romance and perhaps more importan…
23 days ago • Subscribe
More like this
Usotoki Rhetoric Review
In a society that values politeness above nearly everything else, little white lies are commonplace in Japan. Polite or considerate lies are like the oil that keeps the…
Usotoki Rhetoric Live Action Review
Usotoki Rhetoric ReviewDrama: Usotoki RhetoricJapanese: 嘘解きレトリックNetwork: Fuji TVActors: Suzuka Ouji, Honoka MatsumotoSet in the early Showa era, the story is about Urabe Kanoko, a girl who can hear…
Usotoki Rhetoric GN 1
Set in 1926, this rural detective tale follows a teen sleuth who can tell when people are lying.
Manga Talk: Usotoki Rhetoric volume 1
Usotoki Rhetoric Story & Art by Ritsu Miyako Published by One Peace Books — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadneedstotalkpodcast/support
Usotoki Rhetoric Manga Release Details and Translator Interview
The good people from manga publishers One Peace Books have sent us details of their up coming manga Usotoki Rhetoric by Ritsu Miyako. This s...
Liar, Liar: A First Impression of 'Usotoki Rhetoric'
Thank you One Peace Books for sponsoring this video! It's finally here! The first volume of the 2012 shoujo series Usotoki Rhetoric! I've been excited for this series since…
Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 1 (Advanced Review): Liar, Liar, Heard you Lie Sir
Aaaaah… shoujo. The manga term for romantic relationships, giant sparkling eyes, and hearts being set a-flutter. Every time I read a shoujo manga, I didn’t exactly like it,…
Reader’s Corner: Laid-Back Camp (Vol. 15), Dandadan (Vol. 9), and Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 9)
We have some very cool releases to talk about this week! Our reviews include a couple volumes of series we love that haven’t had new releases in about…
DAN DA DAN, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Laid-Back Camp, A Condition Called Love
Reader’s Corner: Itaewon Class (Vol. 2), Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 8), and A Sign of Affection (Vol. 9)
It’s perhaps easy to look down upon manga and light novels, as full of tropes as they are. And yet, it’s these tropes that we as fans adore—and…
Reader’s Corner: Helck (Vol. 4), Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 3), and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Nightingale
In this week’s Reader’s Corner, we continue to press forward with later volumes of a number of manga and light novels. Haven’t yet tried them out? Not to…
I"s Japanese Drama Review
I"s/Aizu/アイズ might not be the best Japanese drama but it's very entertaining if you like harem type plot. It also starred cute actresses so it's a huge plus.
The Journalist (2022) [Drama Review]
The Journalist; or, Checks and Balances After seeing how Ms Matsuda strives to give a voice to the voiceless no matter how difficult it...
The Days (2023) [Drama Review]
The Days; or, Anatomy of a Disaster March 11th, 2011. What happened in those days after that fateful date? Japanese filmmakers are not ...
Beach Boys (90s Japanese Drama Review)
Beach Boys ReviewDrama: Beach BoysScreenwriter: Okada YoshikazuNetwork: Fuji TVActors: Sorimachi Takashi, Takenouchi Yutaka, Hirosue RyokoIf you are looking for a slice of life Japanese drama with some of…
Mama wa Idol (1987) [Drama Review]
Mama wa Idol; or, Woman of the House It’s tough being a mother! Well, I guess we could say that Miho Nakayama went meta way before John...
Zero – Ikkaku Senkin Game Drama Review
I don’t know if you guys know this already, but I am the type of drama watcher that I would … More Zero – Ikkaku Senkin Game Drama…
The Silent Sea (2021) [Drama Review]
The Silent Sea; or, 2021: A Lunar Odyssey Not a damn thing works smoothly in this station. I have been looking forward to The Silent Se...
Doctor X 7 (2021) [Drama Review]
Doctor X 7; or, Michiko to the Rescue I can only save a patient who is in front of me. When I heard about the seventh series…
Reader’s Corner: I Want to End This Love Game (Vol. 1), Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (Vol. 3), and Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 5)
Every manga and light novel publishing house has its sweet spot, the areas in which they excel or that they have a heavier focus on than other companies.…
Tadaima, Okaeri Episode 11 Review – Omegaverse Drama
Oh boy, drama between omegas happen and it’s not a happy one.
Will Love in Spring | A Drama Review
"Will Love in Spring" is a Chinese drama based on a novel, portraying the contrasting lives and relationships of its characters. It explores love, healing, and imperfections through…
![Featured image for The Confidence Man JP (2018) [Drama Review]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210705/1625516608.16627.41951.jpg)
The Confidence Man JP (2018) [Drama Review]
The Confidence Man JP; or, The Ultimate Sting What you see may not be reality. What is real and what is fake? Did Beethoven really…
![Featured image for The Naked Director (2019-2021) [Drama Review]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210710/1625938997.17017.42352.jpg)
The Naked Director (2019-2021) [Drama Review]
The Naked Director; or, The World is Yours People have seen my asshole, but I’m not embarrassed. To be human is to live as who…
K-Drama: Possessed
I have decided on branching out a bit beyond just talking about anime and manga and talk about some other things I have been watching si...
Addressing The Drama
I am sorry for my actions Shinkai-Sensei, I do not expect to be forgiven. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/keksiweksi TWITTER: https://twitter.com/keksiweksi MUSIC: Revolutionary Girl Utena OST - Houkago no Shoujo-Tachi Revolutionary Girl Utena OST - EYECATCH Cardcaptor…
All of Us Are Dead (2022) [Drama Review]
All of Us Are Dead; or, Too Cruel for School Listen carefully. You know how to play tag, right? We're all hiding here to get away from…
![Featured image for Tengoku to Jigoku: Psychona futari (2021) [Drama Review]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210705/1625516599.16652.41947.jpg)
Tengoku to Jigoku: Psychona futari (2021) [Drama Review]
Tengoku to Jigoku: Psychona futari; or, Knowing Me, Knowing You This was supposed to be me. I hunted him down, handcuffed him. I was ...
Sports Anime and DRAMA
Hello, hello, hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! Can you believe it’s already the second week of March and this is the real first Otaku Thursday I’m…
Diamond Drama: Princess Nine
1998’s Princess Nine is the kind of sports anime with an instant hook: What if a Japanese all-girl baseball team competed against the boys in pursuit of the…
Crash Course in Romance: A Heartfelt K-Drama Review
Crash Course in Romance surprises by blending humor with deeper topics like mental health, societal pressure, and family. It features relatable characters, a slow-burning romance, and some minor…
Trigger Does Social Drama – Brand New Animal Spoiler Review
What do you expect when you’re told that there’s a show, by Studio Trigger no less, about a girl who mysteriously turns into an animal person and so…
Suckered by a pretty face – Kao Dake Sensei (Drama Review)
Please know that I start this post with a very large sigh. Kao Dake Sensei was airing in the same time slot in 2021 as both Keita Hatsukoi and Kotodamasou, so…
This KOREAN Drama is INSANE...
Doona Kdrama on netflix based on a webcomic and chinese anime or donghua "Lee Doo-na" or THe Girl Downstairs was an amazing watch following the romance story of…
Golden Time, Ragna Crimson, The Apothecary Diaries, Undead Unluck
K-Drama: Hi Bye, Mama!
Hi Bye, Mama! is a heart wrenching tale of a mother who lost her life and watches over her young child as a ghost. Spooky, am I right?…
Kyoto Animation’s Forgotten Romantic Drama
Many would enjoy this anime if they knew about it. So here I am, doing my part to give Noroi no One Piece its long overdue spotlight.
Ninku Batch+Drama CD Release
The deed is done. Went back and fixed every possible inconsistency within reason in the entirety of this show, OVA, and movie, and now I am satisfied enough…
Whisper Me A Love Song Episode 9 Review – Band Drama Intensifies
Himari, I can’t believe you didn’t invite Miki to the taste-testing…
White Album 2- Peak Relationship Drama
Watching Cars Crash Can Be Fun I keep thinking about this and I have watched a decent amount of car crashes in anime form happen. I’m not just…
The Toys R Us Drama Continues
Despite entering bankruptcy and emerging as a new company, Toys R Us executives aren't able to escape the past quite yet, as Krystallina looks at their latest troubles…
Filian’s VTuber Awards Ceremony & The Drama
Discover the excitement and controversy surrounding Filian's groundbreaking VTuber Awards show. Find out more!
Princess Connect #20 — Suddenly Drama Filters
Why are all the characters of the week in this season shrieking idiots? Impressions: At this point, I think I'm just in it for the hope of another over…
Princess Lessons #01 — Letterboxing Means Drama
Expert level directing here. Sorry these are delayed. ISP people at house this morning since the TV signal has been steadily falling apart over the last month,…
Be Forever Yamato: the radio drama
Decades after their original broadcasts, the Yamato radio dramas still linger in relative obscurity despite their enormous popularity at the time. The allure of hearing next Yamato story…
Cheat Japanese Drama (2019) - First Impressions
Drama: CheatRomaji: Chito: Sagishi no Minasan, Gochui KudasaiJapanese: チート～詐欺師の皆さん、ご注意ください～Director: Noriko Yuasa, Goro YasumiWriter: Miyako Matsumoto, Subaru YamashitaNetwork: NTV, YTVThings to expect in this drama Tsubasa Honda as an idol Swindle…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 332: Beastars (or High School Drama- Animal Edition)
In this comprehensive episode, Xan reviews a manga series that comments of societal prejudices and expectations. So let your inner animal out and enjoy as he reviews "Beastars"…
![Featured image for [Review] How Dare You!? – Cheng He Titong: A Must-Watch Romance Drama](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20241005/1728149025.91259.132266.jpg)
[Review] How Dare You!? – Cheng He Titong: A Must-Watch Romance Drama
Source: By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Who doesn’t love free anime—especially when it’s good? While taste is subjective, finding quality anime without breaking the bank is a…
Day 2 of Weebsmas: Drama Anime Recommendations
Hello and welcome to 12 Days of Weebsmas! We’re officially at the first day of this festive celebration of all things weeb! This year, we’ve decided to gift…
WindBreaker – A Korean drama about cycling youths
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
Romance Anime, “Golden Time,” and Amazing Drama
Lost in the bustle of seasonal activity, Golden Time remains one of the best romance series to date.
MAYONAKA PUNCH Episode 12: Drama and Manipulation
Dive into our Mayonaka Punch Episode 12 review and uncover the truth behind the intense live stream, the cruel prank played on Masaki, and the shocking revelation about…