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I Fail as a Mio Fan
Some time around midnight Central Standard Time last night, the Good Smile Company officially announced the Figma version of Akiyama Mio from K-ON. I had known about it…
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Terminal Station Parts 1 - 5 Manga Chapters 18-4 to 18-8 Note: This is part 2 of my 3 part coverage of the finale to…
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | RSS Hello, friends! We are back are far too long an absence to discuss the seminal 1980s OAV, Megazone…
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In the depths of Muken, Unohana takes Zaraki to the brink of death over and over and over again. She recalls their first encounter centuries ago, when she…
Girls’ Last Tour: Why Did Ishii’s Plane Fail?
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Space Heater Chat – November 5 2023: October’s Spectacular Fail
After Mike recovers from yet another illness, he, Kevin and Moh have a morning coffee to talk about the last month to settle back around the table. Like…
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Spy X Family – 5 [Will They Pass or Fail]
Welcome everyone, to another episode of SpyXFamily! This week has everything. Action, wholesome family moments, a few jokes. It’s the perfect example of what an anime adaptation of…
Anime Review: Spy x Family (Parts 1-2)
Spy x Family is a 2022 anime directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and animated by Wit and Cloverworks studios. Today, I present a brief review of this anime’s two…
63.1% of Kids Fail Latest English Exams, Says Japanese Government
This year's English testing results in Japan are some of the worst numbers yet. Is Japan getting worse at English - or is a new test to blame?
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Top 5 Anime Characters Who Would Probably Fail High School
Just because an anime character is super cool and powerful, doesn't mean they are smarter than a 5th grader. These guys probably aren't.
New Kotobukiya “The Brave Fighter” Solicitations: Duke & Fire Parts
The other set Kotobukiya has opened solicitations for is Duke & Fire Parts from Brave Police J-Decker. Similar to the earlier Dran & Great Parts set, this one…
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Gunpla is (Indeed) Freedom! Unified Option Parts Sets Revealed
As the great Meijin Kawaguchi III always says. or hot-bloodedly shouts, Gunpla is freedom. But surprisingly, Bandai Spirits doesn’t sell a whole lot of custom and option parts…
Christmas Fail: Shop-YuGiOh.com Adds New Holiday Shirts … on Christmas Eve
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Spy X Family Parts 1/2 Anime Review – 71/100
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The Way of the Househusband Parts 1 & 2 Season Wrap
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Plunderer Parts 1 & 2 (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD) Unboxing
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A Few Thoughts on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (Parts 1-3)
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Theory Musing: Why Does Saint Seiya Consistently Fail in "North of Mexico"?
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A Home Far Away - A Timeless Story on How We Fail People
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A fangirl favorite, or a fangirl fail? -My Boyfriend in Orange (Movie Review)
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Gundam Build Fighters Parts 1 & 2 (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
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Stories Worth Telling: We Are More Than The Parts We Play
Anime and its consumer-base is a funny thing, isn’t it? I mean, look at us Western fans who relentlessly pursue a narrow range of culture-specific fiction, often obtainable…
Gundam Build Fighters Parts 1 & 2 (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray) Unboxing
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Thoughts on Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel, parts 1 and 2
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Spiraken Movie Review Ep 89: The Wicker Man (1973 ) ( or It Can Not Fail)
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Jojune: Diamond is Unbreakable: Episodes 33 & 34–July 15th Parts 3 & 4
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Jojune: Diamond is Unbreakable: Episodes 31 & 32–July 15th Parts 1 & 2
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Fullmetal Alchemist (2003 series) Parts 1 & 2 (Collector’s Edition Blu-ray 2020 Ver.) Unboxing
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Jojune: Diamond is Unbreakable: Episode 37 & 38–Crazy Diamond is Unbreakable– Parts 1 & 2
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Attack on Titan Season 1 Parts 1 & 2 (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD) Unboxing Redux
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