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What manga do I even purchase these days?
2/27/26 Update: I’m aware of the crimes committed by Ichiro Hajime, author of Ordinary Mask/Jyoshi Kamen. I do not condone his actions and would not directly support him…
Do Bonus Features Still Matter?
Even if we are witnessing the end of the physical era, I hope that bonus features will find some way to live on.
Do Artwork and Animation Really Matter?
Regardless of the amount of time you’ve spent watching anime, you’ve no doubt noticed that people will often put a very big emphasis on the art style of…
Good Subtitles Matter Even If Crunchyroll Thinks They Don’t
The past week or two there’s been so much discussion on Crunchyroll’s lackluster subtitles that started off the Fall season of anime. They were either too tiny or…
Animisery – A Blog About Living Miserably with Anime (Among Other Things)
Demographics vs Genres
Anime Fans Don’t Understand Demographics! #shonen #shojo #seinen #josei Thanks for watching! Music In Video: Ouran Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw-R7CzMFpo Wotakoi Op: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4vZdOT-3w One Piece Rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_2EMMLg-qU Ya Boy…
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Do you even have the time anymore?
That’s a question I’ve been asking a lot recently. I’ve recently returned to full-time work, and though I know that is no excuse whatsoever, my time spent with…
Will This Victory Even Matter? – Hoshiai no Sora Episode 11 Review
This is a review of Hoshiai no Sora, or Stars Align episode eleven.
WRAPPING UP 2021 — DO WE EVEN CARE ANYMORE
I guess we do, as long as there’s a new and exciting season of anime to look forward to. Hi everyone! Welcome to another year-end, K-pop style award…
Manga Pulse 332: Even More
We found it all and you guys get so much to listen to while Weltall is missing.
Even If You Don’t Do It – The Drama Review
I hate when affairs/infidelity are central themes in dramas. I don’t mind it as a secondary plot device, or something that happens off screen but as a main…
Do We Even Care About My Hero Academia Anymore?
It’s still popular. But goddamn is it easier to ignore than Marvel these days.
Heike Monogatari – Why Do Visual Metaphors Matter? | GITM Podcast Ep. 108
What ties rich historical narratives like Heike Monogatari together? On this episode of Get In The Mecha I complete my trilogy of discussions on Heike Monogatari by taking…
Dark Matter
Syfy’s Dark Matter attempts to fill the black hole where Firefly fans still drift. It’s a pale star in comparison, but we’ll take what we can get.
I Can’t Even do Basic S**t Without Being Targeted…
As of the start of me writing this, we are at the dawn of day 14 since George Floyd was murdered in plain sight. Ever since the news…
All Art is Political... Yes, Even Manga
Can anime be political? Can manga have social messaging? Can we ever stop engaging with blue check accounts on Twitter? The World may never know. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fU7DDZ1iswPEJaVsKozpK08ocbIPvH65UxpXTXPePmM/edit?usp=sharing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_URf07Rb_EU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciN6ZPDMJV4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pnfrlANyuY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9tTGO__PnQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukZXTS42cY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfXad3HVox4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcM3lF4Es_s MERCH STORE: https://colleensmangarecs-shop.fourthwall.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://beacons.ai/colleensmangarecs SUPPORT ME…
“So… what do you even get out doing a blogger feature?”
The title is something a family member asked me back when I was stateside. My family and a few friends are vaguely aware that I blog about Japanese…
Do NOT touch Mio's manga
If you have a death wish, touch her manga and she will make you meet your maker #anime #animeedit #nichijou #mionaganohara #mio
Does Anime Matter?
It’s like asking if fiction matters, or imagination matters.
Moments That Matter
Whether lighthearted or bittersweet, slice of life reminds us that the most touching stories can be found in daily life. Slow Loop Slow Loop follows Hiyori, a girl…
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Hey all. With everything going on, it feels insignificant to create and post content as if nothing is going on. As much as I love interviews, anime, and…
Even Though We're Adults Volume 4 (manga review)
A review of the manga "Even Though We're Adults" volume 4 by Takako Shimura published by Seven Seas.
Is Being Faithful to the Manga Even Important?
It might feel like this comes as a direct sequel to my essay on the original Fullmetal Alchemist. There, I defined the merits of a series that played…
Even Though We're Adults vol. 7 (manga review)
Review of "Even Though We're Adults" volume 7 (vol. 7) by Takako Shimura published by Seven Seas
Even Though We're Adults volume 5 (Manga Review)
Review of the manga, Even though We're Adults volume 5, by Takako Shimura
Intersecting Demographics: Mingling Genre Elements through Azuma’s Database
Foreword: This is the last of the assignments I produced for the anime and manga studies class I took during May and June. I initially intended on refining…
Seinen, Shounen, and the futility of anime demographics
violence = mature
Your Ultimate Guide to Anime Genres and Demographics
Understanding the multitude of anime genres can be a tad on the confusing side. Fortunately, this guide will help you understand!
What Manga Do You Regret Reading?
AstroNerdBoy is asked about what manga he regretted reading. Initially, he couldn't think of a title. Then Spotted Flower came to mind.
Do You Read One Shot Manga?
I feel like a lot of people skip on one shot manga and that's a shame. Today I want to tell you what I like about them!
When should gatekeeping matter?
As a young girl I was very connected to Anime. I constantly watched it, read it, listened to the music, and spent hours a day trying to learn…
Visuals Matter in Anime
Did that title blow your mind? There are few more obvious statements I could make. To be honest I struggled with it quite a bit. I just couldn’t…
Should Translator Visibility Matter?
There’s this concept called “the visibility of the translator” in translation studies. Certainly, people like us anime and manga fans, who consume translations, would be more awar…
Thinking Out Loud: Even A Gaijin Can Draw Manga
OEL manga is a highly divisive subject among those who are fundamentally concerned with the semantic particulars of what makes manga and what gets called manga or not.…
16bit Sensation: Another Layer – Do You Even Anime if You Don’t Watch This?
If I thought OVERTAKE! worth an AOTY nomination, then I’d prop up 16bit Sensation for the most anime to anime this past year. Akihabara? Check. Video game design?…
Do you prefer digital or physical manga?
Do you strongly prefer one or the other? Has that changed since the pandemic started? Do you prefer buying individual volumes (higher cost but owned) or subscription services…
What manga do you think Spiderman reads?
This was a fun video to make. I wonder what other manga or anime these characters might watch. Here’s some manga that Across the Spiderverse characters would read Miles Morales…
The Manga Review: Who Do You Read?
A few months ago, I put out a call on Twitter asking other manga lovers for podcast recommendations. I was inundated with so many terrific suggestions that I…
No Matter What You Say Furi-San is Scary – Manga First Impression
No Matter What You Say Furi-San is Scary is the latest manga about a cute but very awkward girl. So what's the twist in this one?
WHERE DO WE EVEN BEGIN WITH THIS ONE?! - One Piece Volume 105 SBS Discussion
One Piece Volume 105 SBS Discussion 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Luffy vs Kaido “Comic Strip” 13:40 - Zoro’s Lineage 25:20 - Kurozumi Tama and the Hiyori Speech 32:00…
Black Lives Matter in Cosplay
Hey everyone! It’s time we explain what Black Lives Matter means in terms of the cosplay community! Although the movement is based around injustice and equality, we also…
Medium Doesn’t Matter?: Joshi Kausei
There’s something we keep coming back to here, and that is that manga and anime are very different media, and the ways they are different influence the ways…
Goblin Slayer, why goblins matter?
He is not a brave man. He is not the hero of the gods. He will slay dragons or defeat the demon king. He will only slay the…
The art of the matter
Normally, I don’t care much about whether a series has great art or not. I’ve written before that it bothers me when fans ignore great series because they…
Manga Review | Even if There’s No Rainbow Tomorrow by Noriko Kihara
Chitose is a performer. By day, they appear to be an average gay man, but by night, they get all dolled up in women's clothing. Then, they either…
Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! Manga Release Details
The good folks from One Peace Books have just sent us details for an up coming manga Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!. Manga by...
How Do You Choose New Manga to Read
As far as first world problems go, having difficulty choosing new manga is way up there. Nevertheless, it's always nice to have something to help with that.
Let's Do It Already! Volume 1 Manga Review
Let's Do It Already's first volume is frothy, but this still reads like a fluffy shoujo romance. It's less of a sexy comedy than its copy implies, but…
Yuri is for Everyone: An analysis of yuri demographics and readership
Throughout its 100-year history, yuri has uniquely evolved in and moved about multiple markets, often existing in many simultaneously. It is by and for a variety of people:…
Fascinating Fandom: The Detailed Demographics of UK Anime Fans - Amecon 2018
My most recent panel is a bit of a redux of the Minamicon panel under the same title - I knew I was in for a busy time…
