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The Shape of Glory
By Nisio Isin, published in 2006 in Zaregoto Complete Box (as a 5 cm by 8 cm book). They say you shouldn’t make your hobby a job, but…
Review: Stitch and the Samurai, Volume 2
Summary Have you ever watched the movie Lilo and Stitch and wondered to yourself, “Man, what would happen if Stitch crash landed in feudal Japan instead of modern…
Hana-chan and the Shape of the World Review
Hana-chan and the Shape of the World's fascination with a child's curiosity and the fantastic artwork is worth reading.
STITCH! En Español | TOKYOPOP Releases Spanish Ver. of STITCH! BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!
Discover the exciting expansion of TOKYOPOP's DISNEY MANGA collection with the introduction of a Spanish edition featuring LILO & STITCH's beloved character Stitch!
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Holiday Review: HANA-CHAN AND THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD
Christmas is a time of childish wonder and imagination, which is fitting considering that's the focus of the book we're reviewing today. HAN...
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The Shape of Night (1964) review
This filmic narrative needs to be counted among the classics of Japanese cinema
Episode 515, "The Shape of Wadatsumi"
One Piece is back and it turns out everyone is just fine and nothing bad happened! On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we have our…
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Episode 515, "The Shape of Wadatsumi"
One Piece is back and it turns out everyone is just fine and nothing bad happened! On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we have our…
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r#31 – the shape of voice
Koe no Katachi (English: A Silent Voice) is known from the story of a one-shot manga by Ooima Yoshitoki with only a single chapter until it adapted to a…
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Jujutsu Kaisen – 12 – Shape of the Heart
Last week barreled through a rapidly-created friendship between Yuuji and Yoshino Junpei, yet despite that story being told at breakneck speed, it still worked; i was still emotionally invested, an…
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Accepting Ourselves With the Shape of Voice
As is the same with many of you I’m sure, my relationship with A Silent Voice is an incredibly complicated one. Despite the fact that it remains one…
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Tono-sama to Stitch
A manga where Stitch from Lilo & Stitch time travels to feudal Japan where a powerful warlord becomes obsessed with his cuteness. Continue reading →
Hana-chan and the Shape of the World Manga Creator Ryotaro Ueda
In his first ever interview, manga creator Ryotaro Ueda goes into detail about the thin veil between the living and the dead, and the in-between world as Hana-chan…
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Benshi: The Voice and Color of Japanese Silent Cinema
Once when there might have been silence, the voices of the benshi rang out in the theaters of Japan. This is the story of a lost cinema art…
Reader’s Corner: Stitch and the Samurai, Kaiju No. 8, and Lily’s Miracle
A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life, Vol. 1 Yuto starts the VRMMO RPG Law of Justice Online looking forward to playing as a Tamer, but due to his randomly-acquired…
Blue Flag: The Color of Youth
Created by mangaka KAITO, Blue Flag (青のフラッグ) began its run in Shonen Jump+ on February 1, 2017. It’s billed as a school life drama on Manga Plus.
Shape Up Ran
Training amounts to fun and games in this memorably dirty episodic series, with stories ranging from extended punchlines to heartfelt dramas, and even a step into the surreal.…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 430: Stitch & The Samurai
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that shows what would happen if a certain Disney character appeared in a different time and place. So sit back and…
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The Tragedy of Katsuhiro Otomo and Steve Oliff’s Full-Color AKIRA
At a time when manga in English was hot and new, Epic Comics’ release of AKIRA pulled out all the stops and added unparalleled color. If you’re looking…
Episode 688, "The Color of Rainbow Sherbet"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have the return of host Zach Logan, along with his co-hosts Ed, and Steve! We are joined this week…
Episode 688, “The Color of Rainbow Sherbet”
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have the return of host Zach Logan, along with his co-hosts Ed , and Steve ! We…
Mashiroiro Symphony: The Color of Lovers Review
When I first started watching anime, I loved watching romance anime (some of which were harems). My love for that hasn't changed. Mashiroiro Symphony, an anime based off…
Episode 688, "The Color of Rainbow Sherbet"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have the return of host Zach Logan, along with his co-hosts Ed, and Steve! We are joined this week…
Episode 200, "The Shape Of Things To Come" (Mike McFarland)
On the beginning of Season 5 of The One Piece Podcast we have Mike McFarland (Voice of Buggy and ADR Director for One Piece) to discuss the progress…
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Episode 200, "The Shape Of Things To Come" (Mike McFarland)
On the beginning of Season 5 of The One Piece Podcast we have Mike McFarland (Voice of Buggy and ADR Director for One Piece) to discuss the progress…
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Episode 35) – The Shape of This Country
Olivier Mira Armstrong drives the homunculus outside and leaves it to sleep until spring. While investigating the hole it made, she makes Edward tell her everything… everything! Fullmetal…
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The Color of their Emotions–First Impressions: Horimiya
Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! After last week’s tour around the world to reflect upon Hetalia, we’re back to our regular programming and I’m coming at…
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Anime Orbit: SHINE POST, LOVE LIVE! SUPERSTAR, and The Shape of Idol Anime to Come
Alternate title: I stan the bad guy in a Love Live show and now I feel like one of those people who roots for the Sith in Star…
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The Color of Funny: The 55th Anniversary of “The Pink Panther Show”
Fifty-five years ago this month, The Pink Panther Show made its debut.
Representation! Characters of Color Part 3
Hey! To celebrate Juneteenth which is an American thing for those of you that are not in the US. It’s to celebrate the liberation of slaves which happened…
Representation! Character of Color Part 2
Hey all! It’s time for another post where I showcase BIPOC characters in anime! I, Star, had a lot of fun the first time around making the post…
Seeing the World in Color
Today’s guest post is from a longtime friend of the blog, Micah. A former anime blogger for Otaku Collision, Micah is an aspiring writer from Tennessee who has…
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Color Theory and Cinematic Language in Anime
This is a repost of one of my older posts. I’m trying to inspire myself to write more about color theory so I decided to start things off…
Color Theory and Cinematic Language in Anime
This is a repost of one of my older posts. I’m trying to inspire myself to write more about color theory so I decided to start things off…
MY HERO ACADEMIA, THE THREE SEASON RULE AND HOW FANDOM CAN SHAPE EXPECTATIONS
Hello and hello! Hopefully everyone is healthy and content. A heads up is due here, I don’t know where I’ll be going with this short post. Just some…
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Searching For Color
The continuing search for missing color (or better color) prints of classic animation!
Representation! Characters of Color– An Appreciation Post
Hey! It’s time we write a post about BIPOC characters in Anime! Honestly, it’s surprising we didn’t already have a post so what better time than the last…
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Sort-of Odd Color Scheme: MODEROID Gladion
One of the kits Good Smile Company revealed during their The GATTAI Exhibition earlier this year was MODEROID Gladion, appearing in the series Dennou Boukenki Webdiver which is…
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The Con Artists’ Color Awards 2021
Happy New Year, everyone! 2020 was tough for many folks, and while there are plenty of challenges ahead, we hope you all stay safe, healthy and happy in…
The Con Artists’ Color Awards 2022
Happy New Year, everyone! 2022 has brought us inflation so high, it’ll melt a hole through your bank account. Don’t worry, it’ll match the hole that’s being burned…
The Con Artists’ Color Awards 2023
Happy New Year, everyone! 2023 has continued that oh so joyous inflation from last year! Aren’t you thrilled?! Minus that, we hope your year has been eventful and…
The Con Artists’ Color Awards 2024
Happy New Year, everyone! 2024 marked the 15 Year Anniversary of the Con Artists’ formation. Guys…what?! How did we even manage this?! Thank you for following along with…
The Gargantuan Shadow of Trauma: Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color
Godzilla is practically a genre unto itself. With a 70-year history, the movies featuring the world’s most famous reptilian titan have run the gamut, from thought-provoking to spine-tingling,…
“Dragon Maid” Helped Shape My Adulthood
It has been four years since I wrote the AniTAY Review for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, and quite a bit has happened regarding the Kyoto…
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Japan: The Shape Of Things To Come? Find out this Sunday (May 15)
Join some of the greatest experts on Japan to discuss the future of this island nation. This coming Sunday (May 15, starting 10am), sees a unique event at the Yokohama…
Tagging Anime with Color!
Thanks to Ethan for tagging me for the Challenge: Tagging Stories with Color! It’s very nice to be tagged by someone who I enjoyed reading from pretty recently with…
“Hana no Iro” (trans. “The Color of a Flower”) — Hanasaku Iroha OP1
namida no ame ga hoo o tataku tabi ni utsukushiku VERSEkudaranai RUURU kara hamidasezu ni naite ita boyake sugita mirai chizusurihetta KOKORO o umetakute atsumeta iranai MONO bakari…
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Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 11), Kagurabachi (Vol. 2), and The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse (Vol. 1)
February starts with a bang as we review awesome new volumes of hot series like Dandadan and Kagurabachi, romances like volume four of You and I Are Polar…
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Toshi to Mahou wa Kiss Shidai (The Shape Shifting Witch’s Kiss)
Tohru is a high school student that has so little presence that even his family sometimes forgets that he exists. This invisibility results in him accidentally seeing a…
What's the deal with Lupin's jacket color? #lupinthe3rd
Ever wondered what the deal is with Lupin's jacket color? Why fans keep referring to it and what it means? Well wonder no more. Today we talk about…