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How An Octopus Alien Became The Most Heart Breaking Show Of The Season

Bonsai Pop

Sep 13, 2025 • Subscribe

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How Endless Eight Became one of the Most Hated Arcs in Anime History

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Red Bard

Dec 11, 2020 • Subscribe

A Tender Heart: The Story of How I Became a Duke’s Maid Webtoon Review (Spoiler)

Do you ever feel pity for the second male lead like how I always do? Well what if you were taken into a novel and had a chance…

Anime Tokoyo

Nov 5, 2020 • Subscribe

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How Did “Octopus” Become a Japanese Insult?

Did someone just call you an "octopus"? How "tako" became both a fish and an insult in Japanese (spoiler alert: it involves samurai).

Unseen Japan

Jan 22, 2024 • Subscribe

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Weiß Kreuz: an example of how a second season can ruin a show

Hi friends, I hope you’re all doing well! Today I wanted to talk about a show I recently finished that had two seasons, Weiß Kreuz. Though this show…

mosaicboy's Interest Nook

Jul 12, 2023 • Subscribe

Knight Hunters

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How Ballmastrz: Rubicon Became an Anime with Creator Christy Karacas

Ballmastrz: 9009 and Superjail! creator Christy Karacas is no stranger to Japanese animation, and it's through a series of fortunate events that his show...

Anime News Network - Views

Feb 17, 2023 • Subscribe

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How Hisui Became Sinnoh

Callum May jumps into the setting of Pokémon Legends: Arceus to see how the setting has developed over multiple games.

Anime News Network - Views

Mar 23, 2022 • Subscribe

Pokémon

ID:Invaded Episode 1 and 2 – the most interesting show of the season

ID: Invaded started off with one of the most interesting scenes I have seen in awhile. As a person who had absolutely zero information what the show was about,…

Convoluted Situation

Jan 15, 2020 • Subscribe

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A-Yokai-A-Day: How the Obsession in Love Letters Became an Oni

Tonight's story features another oni and another chigo. The chigo here is presented as a sex symbol, the embodiment of the ideal male youth. The oni is born…

Matthew Meyer

Oct 28, 2023 • Subscribe

Hoshiai no Sora | A Loving Review | Most Underrated Show of the Season

Hoshiai no Sora is one of the most astonishingly well-executed dramas I’ve ever seen and it held my interest more than any show has in a long time.…

Plebby's Den

Dec 30, 2019 • Subscribe

Breaking Down Control’s Most Awesome Musical Moment

Click to ReadBreaking Down <i>Control</i>’s Most Awesome Musical Moment

Biggest In Japan

Jan 30, 2020 • Subscribe

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How Nihon Became Japan: the Etymology of Japan in English

Most languages use a variation of the name Japan - except for Japan itself! Learn the etymology of Japan, and the reason for the difference.

Unseen Japan

Jul 21, 2022 • Subscribe

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My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 4: “The Story of How We All Became Heroes”

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 4 opens with the interrogation of Yuga and his parents. Despite Deku's confidence Naomasa doesn't trust him.

Otaku Orbit

Jun 5, 2024 • Subscribe

My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia Season 7

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How it feels missing the most underrated show in decades | Heavenly Delusion

Heavenly Delusion, or Tengoku Daimakyō, is probably one of the most underrated shows in decades...reason enough to finally talk about it! Production I.G. - you did a great…

Anime Blues

Jul 4, 2023 • Subscribe

exception, Tengoku Daimakyo

How “How to Hide the Emperor’s Child” Became My Latest Obsession

How to Hide the Emperor’s Child flips the typical romance story by blending emotional depth with palace drama, focusing on a mother's fierce love for her son and…

Otaku Central

Feb 18, 2026 • Subscribe

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How to Melt the Ice Queen’s Heart

Information for the light novel series How to Melt the Ice Queen’s Heart. The official English release is from Tentai Books.

English Light Novels

Mar 19, 2021 • Subscribe

Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods

By Tamaki Itomori and Izumi. Released in Japan as “Kakuriyo Shinjuku: Isekaide, Kamisama no Oishasan Hajimemasu” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated…

Manga Bookshelf

Aug 5, 2022 • Subscribe

Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play

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This Anime Is About An Alien Girl 👽

This Anime is Called Hinmatsuri

DecafisHere

Oct 13, 2023 • Subscribe

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High Card is the most SLEPT ON show this season (no, really!)

High Card is a new action/spy anime with a fantasy twist. It comes from the Kakegurui author (so there is Poker included) and it is the most slept…

Anime Blues

Jan 25, 2023 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

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How I Became A Youtuber (Pt. 2)

From dumb parody to career. Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark

Totally Not Mark

Oct 13, 2023 • Subscribe

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How I Became A Youtuber (Final Pt.)

From career to here! Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark

Totally Not Mark

Oct 15, 2023 • Subscribe

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How Cardcaptor Sakura became my Favorite Anime

Throughout the lifespan of an anime fan, ones’ favorite anime likely changes. For some it never does, for others it does all the time, but for most it…

Kuroonuma

Jul 2, 2021 • Subscribe

Cardcaptor Sakura

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How I Became A Youtuber (Pt. 1)

From wrestling to pencil pushing. Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark

Totally Not Mark

Oct 11, 2023 • Subscribe

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The Low Profile Brilliance Of Kotomi Deai, Or How Became A Protegee Of Legendary Directors Became Skip And Loafer’s Inconspicuous Director

Skip and Loafer is as pleasant as anime gets. Its director is Kotomi Deai, and this is how she went from being a fan of Shinichiro Watanabe, to…

Sakuga Blog

May 5, 2023 • Subscribe

Michiko & Hatchin, Natsume's Book of Friends, Samurai Champloo, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, Silver Spoon

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Breaking the “Ice”

I often wonder why you would want to reboot a series, especially one that still has life in it. Perhaps you want to offer it to a new…

AniRecs Anime Blog

Nov 24, 2022 • Subscribe

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How Bocchi the Rock Became so Beloved in the Anime Community

How Bocchi the Rock Became so Beloved in the Anime Community In today's video we look at How Bocchi the Rock Became so Beloved in the Anime Community...Keep watching…

Watch Anime

Apr 15, 2023 • Subscribe

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Most blogged about anime of the 2021 winter season

In January, ABT indexed 2,152 anime blog posts. January was also the beginning of the 2021 winter anime season, so without further ado, here’s our (approximate) list of…

Anime Blog Tracker Dev Blog

Feb 2, 2021 • Subscribe

Horimiya, Kemono Jihen, Otherside Picnic, The Promised Neverland, WONDER EGG PRIORITY

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This Week in Anime - How ZENSHU Is Breaking the Isekai Mold

Steve and Lucas discuss what makes Zenshu stand out from the isekai herd as one of the breakout titles of the winter anime season.

Anime News Network - Views

Jan 30, 2025 • Subscribe

ZENSHU

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How Do You Make the Most of Your Commute in Japan?

Make the most of your commute in Japan with smart tips for learning, job hunting, networking and boosting your daily productivity.

GaijinPot

Apr 22, 2025 • Subscribe

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Jojune: Diamond is Unbreakable: Episode 27–I’m an Alien

Mikitaka Hazekura is one of the most fascinating characters in Jojo. There’s some clever writing to him that makes him a fun addition to the already crazy, noisy,…

Hanime on Anime

Jun 19, 2023 • Subscribe

Engage Kiss #07 — Sister Octopus

  Why exactly did you stop kicking everything when it was always working? Impressions: Not sure why she felt the need to go all Doc Ock after dominating…

Tenka Seiha

Aug 13, 2022 • Subscribe

Engage Kiss

Life, Death, and Octopus Pie

There are no endings in Octopus Pie. People are always becoming better and becoming worse.

ANIWIRE

Jan 22, 2026 • Subscribe

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How I Became a Visual Novel Guy – Aokana

Otaku is a word derived from the phenomenon of someone so consumed by their singular interest that they don’t leave the house. I guess I’m going to have…

The Otaku Exhibition

Sep 19, 2022 • Subscribe

How Cosplay Became a Real Job in Japan

Enako definitely dominated anime fans in more than 1 way. Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedJoker0808?s=09 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/redjoker0808 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RedJoker Credits: Cosplayers footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg4h77LY4v8&t=2070s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vDf_d8s4b4 Otaku room footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJVal-TM_o Maid cafe foootage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsJVal-TM_o #anime #cosplayanime

RedJoker

Dec 6, 2025 • Subscribe

Joker

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Bokuten – Why I Became an Angel – Aine Walkthrough

Kaley's spoiler-free guide to Aine's route in Bokuten - Why I Became an Angel.

Yatta-Tachi

May 19, 2021 • Subscribe

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Review—The Widow, The Priest and The Octopus Hunter

Not since Donald Richie’s The Inland Sea have we had the privilege of seeing first-hand the traditions, superstitions and folklore of a Japanese island culture that has all…

Books on Asia

Jun 4, 2022 • Subscribe

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Review—The Widow, The Priest and The Octopus Hunter

Not since Donald Richie’s The Inland Sea have we had the privilege of seeing first-hand the traditions, superstitions and folklore of a Japanese island culture that has all…

Books on Asia

Jun 4, 2022 • Subscribe

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The Most INSANE Anime this Season...

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Kito Senpai

Oct 9, 2023 • Subscribe

OtakuGeneration (Show #112) with the How to... Podcast Show

  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 112) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the How…

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Bleach, Naruto, Nora

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The Dangers in My Heart Season 2

The Dangers in My Heart is currently streaming on HIDIVE....

Anime News Network - Views

Jan 16, 2024 • Subscribe

The Dangers in My Heart, The Dangers in My Heart Season 2

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Breaking the Current Wave

Im back! I start this episode with a conversation about disconnecting from feeling the need to be part of the current conversation of all the ongoing shows, games…

Dad Needs To Talk

Mar 28, 2025 • Subscribe

How to Melt the Ice Queen’s Heart, Vol. 1

By Kakeru Takamine and Ichigo Kagawa. Released in Japan as “Kouri no Reijou no Tokashi Kata” by Monster Bunko. Released in North America by Tentai Books. Translated by…

Manga Bookshelf

Jul 29, 2021 • Subscribe

How to Melt the Ice Queen’s Heart, Vol. 2

By Kakeru Takamine and Ichigo Kagawa. Released in Japan as “Kouri no Reijou no Tokashi Kata” by Monster Bunko. Released in North America by Tentai Books. Translated by…

Manga Bookshelf

Mar 11, 2023 • Subscribe

How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try

By Ichine Kamijo and Yu Shiroya. Released in Japan as “n-kaime no Koi no Musubikata” by Kadokawa Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Judy…

Manga Bookshelf

May 26, 2023 • Subscribe

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How to Melt the Ice Queen's Heart Novel 1

Nevertheless, for all its structural imperfections, How to Melt the Ice Queen's Heart still has its charms. Asahi and Fuyuka genuinely do feel like they would make a…

Anime News Network - Views

Sep 26, 2021 • Subscribe

How The Fuji TV Scandal Became a Cultural Reckoning For Japan

The Nakai Masahiro/Fuji TV scandal feels like the most impactful media scandal in decades in Japan. What set it apart?

Unseen Japan

Mar 30, 2025 • Subscribe

Scandal

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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained To Death By The Most Powerful Party Became Invincible Season One Review: Two Thumbs Up

During another random scrolling for new shows I came across The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained To Death By The Most Powerful Party Became Invincible and went wow that…

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Feb 16, 2025 • Subscribe

Thunderbolt Fantasy season three is the most complicated puppet show I have ever watched

Talking weaponized musical instruments are always fresh.

Karmaburn.com

May 25, 2021 • Subscribe

Golden Kamuy is the best show of the season

Sugimoto embarks on another culinary adventure. I probably don't mention Golden Kamuy enough, considering how good it is. Its third season is easily the best show from the…

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Dec 8, 2020 • Subscribe

Golden Kamuy

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Why I’ve Dropped The Best Show of The Season

Ancient Magus’ Bride is widely considered the best anime of the season. It has romance, action, interesting concepts, magic, and I dropped it this last week. It wasn’t…

Famous Rose

Nov 17, 2017 • Subscribe

Setsuna Yuki steals the show (and my heart) again

When nostalgia comes back to bite me in a very good way.

Shokamoka's Blog of Wonders

Nov 18, 2020 • Subscribe

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club