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How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese Like Native Speakers
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4 Life Lessons From Japanese Playgrounds
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Anime Review #77: Chuunibyou – Take On Me!
Ah, good old Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai (Love, Chuunibyou, And Other Delusions). After Clannad came out some six years prior, this was Kyoto Animation’s second throw at…
Personal Take on Fanservice
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Real stories about people that actually lived are super rare, so my curiosity was piqued when I heard about Zenon: Unlimited Love.
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Having a hard time pronouncing these train station names in Japanese? Don't worry - most native speakers didn't get them right, either!
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There aren’t many notable pieces of Western media featuring catgirls, and in all corners of the world, they’re often portrayed as submissive, tacky, lovey-dovey anime girls who happen…
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Attack On Titan Hot Take?
Just because the guy is in a meat suit doesn't make it less of a mech, it's just now a Kronenberg machine. Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oilTNNZzNQ&ab_channel=GreatDays
Manga on Kindle Faces an Unlimited Problem
While taking down legit manga on Kindle, Amazon allows illegal ones on their service, & Krystallina touches on that in this week's column.
FamilyMart Socks Take Over Japanese Social Media
Innerwear items are a common sight at most Japanese convenience stores. So why have these cheap, simple FamilyMart Socks gone viral?
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer’s Lessons on Humanity
At a glance, this show has nothing to separate it from the masses of other generic fantasy other than the protagonist. But, even there, who am I kidding?…
An Interesting Take on Character Development
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Ultimately though, its the goofy story that makes Harem Camp come together. Give it a chance and you may be pleasantly surprised.
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A Fresh Take on Coming of Age – Confetti (movie review)
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OVA review: Yuru Camp Specials: Survival Camp, Tall-Tale Camp
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Adachi Mitsuru’s “Nine” – Lessons On Life And Love
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Life Lessons with Uramichi #01 — On Screen Paragraphs
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Yuru Camp Movie – Review
Now that the third season of Yuru Camp got an air date of next year, to anticipate that, it’s time to take a look at the movie that…
Yuru Camp – Final Review
Back in 2018, I kind of forgot about this show despite being a Manga Time Kirara title since I had too much to watch. Yes, it’s Yuru Camp,…
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Thoughts on Laid-Back Camp Volume 10
The tenth volume of Afro’s Laid-Back Camp sees the OEC try camping a little closer to home, whilst Rin sets off on an adventure with a new friend. This…
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The fifteenth volume of Afro’s Laid-Back Camp manga covers the Yamanashi cycling camp. This volume contains chapters eighty-two to eighty-seven.
Thoughts on Laid-Back Camp Volume 11
The Ooi River arc comes to a conclusion in the eleventh volume of Afro’s Laid-Back Camp manga. Rin and Nadeshiko’s friend Ayano soon find themselves joined by Nadeshiko…
Thoughts on Laid-Back Camp Volume 13
Spring arrives in the thirteenth volume of Afro’s Laid-Back Camp manga, and the girls are all pretty much just doing their own thing. This volume contains chapters seventy…
Thoughts on Laid-Back Camp Volume 16
Golden Week approaches in the sixteenth volume of Afro’s Laid-Back Camp manga, so Nadeshiko is planning a solo camping trip. At least until a couple of others express…
Death Notes on Camp: Repurposing a classic
New layers and new ways to appreciate the series emerge when it’s considered as a campy melodrama rather than the brooding thriller that writer Ohba Tsugumi intended it…
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Valuable lessons from my Japanese mother-in-law on spring cleaning that will make any home a place of peace and positivity.
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An onsen (hot spring) allows you to rejuvenate, cleanse and bond deeper with your body.