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CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 1 cover
The cover of volume 1 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 Following the all-black X covers, I do believe…
By the Grace of the Gods, Vol. 1
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THE BROKEN RING enthralls with Vol. 1 cover
Inklore has unveiled the Vol. 1 cover of "The Broken Ring," a highly popular romantasy that has close to 7 million views on Tappytoon.


THRICE MARRIED TO A SALTED FISH crushes hearts with Vol. 1 cover
Seven Seas unveils the breathtaking cover of "Thrice Married to a Salted Fish," a fan-favorite danmei that has fans screaming already.


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan vol. 1 cover
The cover of volume 1 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 角川書店 Colorful how it should be! It…
Mr. Monk and the Miracle
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness, Vol. 1
By Ameko Kaeruda and Sencha. Released in Japan as “Totsuzen Papa ni Natta Saikyou Dragon no Kosodate Nikki: Kawaii Musume, Honobono to Ningenkai Saikyou ni Sodatsu ” by…


The Dragon Knight’s Beloved Vol 1 Review
Based on the novels by Asagi Orikawa, The Dragon Knight’s Beloved follows the adventures of a young woman who loves dragons. In fact, she loves them so much…


LORD OF MYSTERIES Vol. 1: Yen Press unveils striking cover art
The cover of the first volume of "Lord of Mysteries" has been revealed, entitled "The Clown Part 1" which releases in June.


Translation check of Ghost in the Shell vol.1
I compared the English translation of Ghost in the Shell with the Japanese version and found some questionable parts. I'd like to list them for future references and…
A Short Musing on Grace and Catarina Claes
My social media feeds received news of a second season of My Next as a Villainess with near-universal praise. And why not? Season one was clever and funny,…
A Man and His Cat, Vol. 1
In the spirit of full disclosure, you should know that I’m a cat owner and animal sap, both of which make it impossible for me to offer an…


A Collection Cover Competition
Square Enix’s recently localized Collection of Mana is notable on several fronts. It’s a solid if unadorned presentation of the first three...


Monk and Robot and the Spirit of Iyashikei
Talking about Becky Chamber’s newest novella series Monk and Robot and it’s relationship with Iyashikei.


APMEX Unveils Colorized Pure Silver Joey Wheeler, Red-Eyes Black Dragon Coins
APMEX, the Oklahoma City-based precious metals e-retailer, is growing its Yu-Gi-Oh! coin collection with pure silver showpieces for fans of Joey Wheeler. APMEX is offering new colorized silver…
Dragon Ball Culture Vol.1 in Italian Published!!
https://youtube.com/shorts/oLY_hl1chZo Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1 in Italian has been published! The book features a foreword by Giorgio Vanni, the legendary Italian singer of Dragon Ball's


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 3 cover
The cover of volume 3 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 It’s Shimizu Takako-sensei! She looks so great…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 6 cover
The cover of volume 6 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! I guessed it right once more, it’s Chitose! ♡ Chitose is my favorite character…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 7 cover
The cover of volume 7 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! I guessed it right once more, it’s Freya! ♡ As expected for the Freya…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 4 cover
The cover of volume 4 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 I guessed it right, it’s Yuzuki! Another great…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 2 cover
The cover of volume 2 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 So we have Sumomo and Kotoko, which answers…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 8 cover
The cover of volume 8 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 Source: Kodansha. Aaaand I guessed it right once…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Chobits vol. 5 cover
The cover of volume 5 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of Chobits has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 I guessed it right again, it’s Yumi! They…
May These Leaden Battlegrounds Leave No Trace: Bullet Magic and Ghost Programs, Vol. 1
By Kei Uekawa and TEDDY. Released in Japan as “Uchinukareta Senjou wa, Soko de Kieteiro” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by…
By the Grace of the Gods, Vol. 2
By Roy and Ririnra. Released in Japan as “Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko” by HJ Novels. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Mana Z. It’s probably…


Seto Kaiba, Blue-Eyes White Dragon Get Colorized Pure Silver Coins from APMEX
It must be grating for Seto Kaiba to know that Yugi’s and Joey’s faces wound up on real currency before his own. But he can rest assured that…


Dragon and Chameleon Volume 1 Review
Publisher SummaryGaryo Hanagami is a best-selling manga artist praised as a genius of the craft. Shinobu Miyama is a bitter rookie with a knack for copying other people’s…


The Fox & The Monk – a Dream Hunters review
Yuko Shimizu’s iilustration for one of the covers of the graphic novel edition. You can find more covers on my new Instagram account, @ren.foxwitchling A humble young monk…


Kurobozu – The Black Monk
Translated and Sourced from Mizuki Shigeru’s Mujara, Japanese Wikipedia, and Other Sources If you wake up after a restless night, with reeking breath and gasping for air—beware! You…


UNDER THE OAK TREE Vol. 2 unveils cover
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Come In and Cover Me: A harmony between archeology and supernatural
Hi friends, I hope you’re all doing well! Today I wanted to discuss a recently finished book: Come In and Cover Me by Gin Phillips! This book had…


MF GHOST – Episode 1
Not a lot of car racing in this anime from the Initial D creator so far. There are, however, women in very skimpy outfits.


Reader’s Corner: True Beauty (Vol. 2), A Pale Moon Reverie (Vol. 1), and Me and My Beast Boss (Vol. 1)
In today’s column, we journey into a story from a long time ago in a galaxy far away, investigate folklore and myth while getting tangled in possibly supernatural…


Spice and Wolf (2024) – 03 – War of the Coins
Kraft and Holo arrive in the bustling merchant town of Pazzio, which is so big Holo is amazed it’s not ruled by a king. She’s also immediately smitten…


Reader’s Corner: After God (Vol. 1), GOGOGOGO-GO GHOST! (Vol. 2), and My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (Vol. 3)
I’m inclined to write something promotional or commercial related to this week’s manga selections and Black Friday, but instead, I’ll simply say this: thank you, readers, for join…


APMEX Adds Pure Silver Blue-Eyes White Dragon TCG, Yami Yugi Game Flip Coins
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Newman’s Nook: Moriking’s Wisdom and Grace
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Sweat and Soap, Vol. 1
By Kintetsu Yamada. Released in Japan by Kodansha, serialization ongoing in the magazine Weekly Morning. Released in North America by Kodansha Comics. Translated by Matt Treyvaud. I will…
Adachi and Shimamura, Vol. 1
By Hitoma Iruma and Non. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Molly Lee. It is, to be honest, rare…


A-Yokai-A-Day: The Monk Who Met a Bōrei in Shimotsuke
There are many nuanced ways to describe ghosts in Japanese. The most common words are obake (which means "changed thing"), yūrei ("faint spirit"), and onryō ("grudge spirit"). Tonight's…
The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Vol. 1
By Sasara Nagase and Mitsuya Fuji. Released in Japan as “Yarinaoshi Reijō wa Ryūtei Heika o Kōryaku-chū” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America by Cross Infinite…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: Tokyo Babylon #1 cover
The cover of Tokyo Babylon #1 for the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition has been announced in a press release published today by Kadokawa! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. /…


A-Yokai-A-Day: The Novice Monk at Eiheiji in Echizen
One thing I love about the stories in Shokoku hyakumonogatari is that they can be so specific about the locations these stories take place. Some of them go…
The Monk and The Samurai (2022) [Short Film Review]
The Monk and The Samurai The lives of two men, a monk and a samurai suffer unbearable loss. Heroic to the end their tales intertwine as...


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan vol. 3 cover
The cover of volume 3 (final) of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 角川書店 Such a fun concept! And…


CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION: CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan vol. 2 cover
The cover of volume 2 of the CLAMP PREMIUM COLLECTION edition of CLAMP Gakuen Tanteidan has been announced! © CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 角川書店 Again, very colorful! Previous CPCs …


Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost – Episode 1
This premiere is repetitive fluff after the first five minutes, which means that instead of taking plot notes I started overthinking the implications of a show about a…


Tenten Kakumei – 05 – A Dragon and a Dance
Before they reach the battle zone where a dragon is causing a monster stampede and overwhelming the royal defenses, Euphie is worried. Before she hopped on the broom…
Popcorn Pulse 74: Diversity Monk
We’ve talked at length about comic book movies pre-Iron Man and the shared universe phenomenon at least once. There are a lot of relics of that passing age…


Ghost of a Chance
detective fiction, 推理小説、games,