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Evidence #18: TurboForce Vol. 3 (Jan 1993)
Happy New Year guys!! Now that were in the New Year, and who knows when i'll post again, I might as well…
Evidence #24: A-ni-me: The Berkeley Journal of Japanese Animation (Vol.1, Issue.1, 1990)
Download File HERE!! (Total Size: 158 mb) Well, now that Animazement has come and gone, I do have a gem that I…
Evidence #15: The ANIMAG Saga (Issue #8)
Sorry for the delay guys, but I do have a new piece of the past to show. So I…
Five Star Stories, Gunbuster, Wrath of the Ninja, Cybernetics Guardian, Dirty Pair
Evidence #23: The ANIMAG Saga (Issue #11)
HAPPY BELATED 4TH ANNIVERSARY GUYS!! So, this site has existed for 4 years and... 8 days. Yea, so I'm a little…
Evidence #26: Newtype USA Vol. 3 No. 2 (Feb 2004)
Download .pdf HERE! (Total size: 940mb) I'd figure I would do a post to bring in the new year of 2016, and to…
Ghost in the Shell, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Tetsujin 28


Transcript | Episode 19: X vol. 1
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and readability, which basically just means I cut out some “ums” and some of the many, many, many times we…
Evidence #29 - Animage Vol. 54 (December 1982)
Download PDF Here! (Size: 376mb) When it comes to anime magazine collecting, Animage seems to be the top tier in any anime…
Crusher Joe, Macross, Mars, Otaku no Video, Space Adventure Cobra


BLog: Black or White Vol. 1
BLog reviews recent boys love, yaoi and LGBTQ+ English translation manga. Black or White Vol. 1Story and art: SachimoTranslation: Adrienne BeckPublisher: SuBLime MangaRelease Date: September 14, 20…


Reader’s Corner: Helck (Vol. 5), Imitation (Vol. 1), and Sengoku Youku (Vol. 2)
This week, we feature releases from a variety of manga and light novel publishers with DENPA, Yen Press, VIZ Media, TOKYOPOP, and Seven Seas all showing up in…


Year 1 Issue 9
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 9 February 26 - March 3, 2020 Hello everyone and welcome back to…
Beyblade Burst GT, Girls und Panzer, Hello Kitty, Kaiketsu Zorori, Shooting Star Gakusaver


Year 1 Issue 25
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 25 June 17 - 23, 2020 Welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet let's go! …
SING "YESTERDAY" FOR ME, Yo-Kai Watch, Girly Air Force, Wave, Listen to Me!, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress


Year 1 Issue 6
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 6 February 5 - 11, 2020 Hello and welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet.…
MegaMan NT Warrior, Symphogear, Magical DoReMi, Senya Ichiya Monogatari, Symphogear XV


Year 1 Issue 23
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 23 June 3 - 9, 2020 Welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet! Yup, we're way…
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Wave, Listen to Me!, Big Windup!, Tower of God


Year 1 Issue 11
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 11 March 11 - 17, 2020 Welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet, folks, how're you all holding…
Bobby ni Kubittake, ISLAND, Natsunagu!, Nora, Magical DoReMi


Year 1 Issue 14
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 14 April 1 - 7, 2020 Welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet, are you all…
Cool Cool Bye, Demon City Shinjuku, Initial D First Stage, ISEKAI QUARTET, Magical DoReMi


Year 1 Issue 22
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 22 May 27 - June 2, 2020 Welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet! Why is this…
Kaiketsu Zorori, Witch Girl Meg, Mashin Hero Wataru, Wave, Listen to Me!, Chibi Maruko-chan


Year 1 Issue 17
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 17 April 22 - 28, 2020 Hiya everyone, welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet! Last…
Gal & Dino, Kizuna, Yo-Kai Watch, Classroom of the Elite, Oh! Family


Year 1 Issue 7
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 7 February 12 - 18, 2020 Welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet, hope you…


Year 1 Issue 24
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 24 June 10 - 16, 2020 Welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet! Still…
SING "YESTERDAY" FOR ME, Beyblade Burst Surge , Great Pretender, Kizuna, Mahou no Star Magical Emi


Year 1 Issue 12
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 12 March 18 - 24, 2020 Well folks, I've had a tough week to…
ISEKAI QUARTET, Interspecies Reviewers, Kaiketsu Zorori, Laughing Salesman, A Certain Scientific Railgun
Year 1 Issue 3
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 3 January 15-21 2020 As I continue to figure out how to make Arcadia Dragnet most comprehensive and usef...
Hello Kitty, Drifting Dragons, Paris no Isabel, Dangard Ace, 22/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni)


Year 1 Issue 10
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 10 March 4 - 10, 2020 Hello, welcome back to Arcadia Dragnet. I…
Natsunagu!, The Golden Bird, Kaiketsu Zorori, Haguregumo, ISEKAI QUARTET


Year 1 Issue 18
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 18 April 29 - May 5, 2020 Oh gosh I'm so sorry for…
Natsume's Book of Friends, Breakers, Gal & Dino, Ghost in the Shell, Kimagure Orange Road


Year 1 Issue 26
Arcadia Dragnet, Year 1, Issue 26 June 24 - 30, 2020 Finally! Finally I'm all caught up! Welcome back to…
Chibi Maruko-chan, Fragtime, Nora, Patalliro!, No Need for Tenchi!


Patlabor 2 (Oshii, 1993) Scene Analysis
This is an analysis I did a few years ago for a film studies course, where the class was asked to choose a movie, and choose to analyze…
Evidence #27: My Anime Magazine (1982, Vol.12)
Well, I am once again late for my own celebration... Download .pdf HERE! (Total Size: 309 mb) …
Crusher Joe, Fang of the Sun Dougram, Macross, Riding Bean, Space Adventure Cobra
Evidence #25: (You can still) Rock in Animerica Segment (Vol. 4, No. 2, 1996?)
It's been almost a year since the last Animerica, but better late than never... Download Here! (size: 74.3mb) …
Evidence #22: (You can still) Rock in Animerica Segment (Vol.4 No 1, 1995)
It's been almost 2 years too long, but were back again... Well it is time for the holiday season once more, and I…


Ep. 19: Yona of the Dawn Vol. 1, & Bonus Manga: Yakuza Lover Vol. 1
The Mangasplaining crew cover Yona of the Dawn by Mizuho Kusanagi, and a bonus #sponsored review Yakuza Lover Volume 1, by Nozomi Mino. Published by VIZ Media


Issue 19, 2023 - NaruTop99, A Race to the Bottom
The results of the NaruTop99 poll came out and boy do we have some thoughtsThis week we discuss Weekly Shounen Jump Issue 19, published on April 10th, 2023.This…


Kyomu Senki Vol 1 Ch 5
Woo! Kyomu Senki!! Another excellent chapter of Miroku for you all. Praise be to Takeru Kyori and HappyScans! Kyomu Senki Volume 1 Chapt...
The Carbuncle Chronicle Issue 9: The 2/5/2021 FFXIV Announcement Showcase
Hello Adventurers! We are only into the month of February in the Year of Our Lord Naoki Yoshida, but seven hells what a February it has already been!…


Issue 2, 2023 - Manga Musings, Crackstyle
Finally covering Hunter x Hunter on the show, and not a moment too soon. This week features Issue 2 of 2023, originally published 12 December 2022.This week we…
Let's Flashback 1993
Japanese animation, anime, cartoons, manga, 1960-1990, Tezuka, Miyazaki, Ishinomori, Matsumoto, Yamato, Gatchaman, Star Blazers, Captain Harlock


Black Jack 1993
Plot: In the medical profession, there is a name spoken in hushed tones, of an unlicensed genius physician who can save lives—for a price. His name is Black…


Issue 1, 2023 - Dr. Eggs, Man
A new season begins


Lovesick Ellie Vol 1-2 Review
Lovesick Ellie was originally released in English digitally as a part of Kodansha’s digital-first initiative. Fujimomo’s romantic comedy about a girl who’s caught up in horny dayd…


Episode 19: X vol. 1 – The Beginnning of the End
At long last, our heroes make it to one of their favorite CLAMP series: X! They’ll laugh, they’ll cry…well, mostly they’ll reminisce about high school and talk about…
Evidence #16: The Colony Drop Zine 2: The Quickening
Guys... I believe its time to Drop DIS!!! Alright so.... its been about 2 years since the last Colony Drop zine came…
Strike the Blood, Vol. 19
By Gakuto Mikumo and Manyako. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Jeremiah Bourque. Readers of the Strike the Blood…


This is Rather “Odd”
OK, so we are genuinely building to a series of climaxes, as each season is upping the stakes in “My Hero Academia”, to the point that it is…
The Carbuncle Chronicle Issue 5: The Dungeons of A Realm Reborn (Part 2)
Hello Adventurers! We are once again canvasing memory lane, bringing you the back half of the dungeons of A Realm Reborn. From Patch 2.1 all the way to…


Writing Prompt: Would you rather have your favourite anime be mainstream or unpopular?
Let’s get another easy one out there with this prompt. Would you rather have your favourite anime be mainstream or unpopular?


Glitter as Forensic Evidence
Once you get glitter somewhere – you know the struggle to get it out. While this is a hassle for us when trying to vacuum it out of…


Insects as Forensic Evidence
Did you know that insects present in a crime scene are reliable indicators of the time of a person’s death? Forensic entomology is the study of insects associated…


Reader’s Corner: Mono (Vol. 1), Destroy All Human (Vol. 2), and Firefly Wedding (Vol. 1)
On this week’s Reader’s Corner, we review two highly-anticipated premieres—the first volumes of Mono, the newest work from the mangaka behind Laid-back Camp, and bloody historical roman…


Reader’s Corner: SHY (Vol. 4), Dandadan (Vol. 5), Tamon’s B-Side (Vol. 1)
In this week’s Reader’s Corner, we cover several series that have moved beyond their introductory material, including the newest volumes of Dandadan, SHY, and Rainbow Days, as well…


Issue 4-5, 2023 - A Land of Sand
In our Jump segment, we cover combined Issue 4-5 of 2023, which was published on 26 December 2022.This week's show-and-tell is Sandland by the legendary Toriyama Akira.In this…