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History Of Ecchi
The history of Ecchi Media and how it evolved over time Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dirkoin 00:00 Introduction 00:51 physical Media 02:54 Digital Media 04:44 OVA 06:13 Modern Media
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3 shows I like that no one has watched and 3 shows I don’t like that everyone loves
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A History of Ecchi Part 1: Japanese Erotica, Where It All Started
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When Everyone Loves The Villain.
Askeladd from Vinland Saga. Let's talk about it. My manga: https://mangadex.org/title/bd2146ff-c86b-41c9-bd2b-f02d253516de/devoro https://bato.to/series/164190/devoro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maskedasura Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/masked_asura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_masked_asura/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE%3D ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair…
History of Saban: Part 3
Haim Saban pulls Disney into his circle, alongside politicians. Meanwhile Power Rangers gets a fresh coat of paint.
Top 5 Anime I Dislike That Everyone Else Loves
Yesterday, I wrote about the 5 (or 7) anime I love that everyone else hated (or had relatively poor reception), so why not do the opposite? According to…
Mister Donut Apologizes for Diglett “Variations” That Everyone Loves
The Diglett donuts from Mister Donut have taken Japan social media by storm. However, the company says it regrets the "variations."
The history of TMS – Part 3 : The watershed years
In 1973, anime celebrated its first decade of existence. But the anime industry in 1973 was almost a world apart from what it was 10 years earlier :…
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part III – Prelude
Continuing my series of articles detailing the history and production of Turn A Gundam! My goal is to provide an accessible source of context and knowledge for reference…
Daikoku and the Oni
A long while ago, when the idols of Buddha and his host of disciples came to Japan, after traveling through China from India, they were very much vexed…
Daikoku and the Oni
A long while ago, when the idols of Buddha and his host of disciples came to Japan, after traveling through China from India, they were very much vexed…
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part II – Influences & Inspiration
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The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part IV – The Era of Turn A Gundam
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Interspecies Reviewers – More Than Just Ecchi
Interspecies Reviewers is a fantasy anime about adventurers visiting brothels with different species of humanoid creatures and reviewing their time at the establishment and the girls they spend…
A Sign Of Affection Episode 3 Review – More, More More
I love how the two leads have so much personality despite being a bit reserved.
Everyone Loves One Piece Live Action... I Didn't.
Netflix did the impossible and made a live action adaptation everyone likes... so why didn't I? Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/PhenomSage Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhenomSage MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/profile/PhenomSage Edited by OtakuBox! 00:00 - Everyone Loves One Piece…
Fruits Basket – The Final Episode 13 Review – Everyone Loves You
Fruits Basket - The Final Episode 13: Kyou takes Tohru to the zoo -- with Arisa and Saki as chaperones! Can the Light of Tohru protect him?
A Brief History of Anime Penguins – PART TWO!!
In the light of Polar Bear’s Cafe and it’s high Penguin content, it’s time to look back once again at the penguins through the history of anime. CHECK…
History of Saban: Part 1
In the first installment of a three-part feature, Kurt Yoder chronicles Haim Saban's beginnings in music to his early cartoon career with Inspector Gadget, Mysterious Cities of Gold…
History of Saban Part 2
Saban finds an ally in Margaret Loesch, helping to bring in a new wave of transforming heroes to kids. The success would open new doors for anime in…
No More Heroes 3: A Violent Look Into No More Heroes Part 3 (Spoiler Alert!!!)
I will admit this here and now, I think I have reached what is probably the hardest moments of No More Heroes 3 to analyze for me. Starting…
3 Anime Movies That Everyone Should See || Anime For All
It's been a while, but Anime For All is making a return! In this edition, I'm looking at movies that I believe that both veteran fans and newbies…
The Appeal of Ecchi Shows
Ecchi shows get a negative initial response from the general public. These are often looked down upon as cheaply made, horrible shows, that are only focused on the…
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part I – Victory Gundam & Battling Depression
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Episode 52) – Everyone Has a Part to Play
Rimuru continues to assess the situation with the help of his inner council. They need to work out who and what they are dealing with. It can’t be…
2003, Part 3: Ten More for the Road
Last time, Bradley talked about some of the most notable series that aired in 2003. This time, he concludes by talking about some of the mor...
Tomorrow's Nadja, Gungrave, Princess Tutu, Texhnolyze, Trigun
Guest Post 3AD – Anime Characters Everyone Loves to Cosplay
Anime has become a cultural phenomenon, with millions of fans around the world. The love for Anime can hardly be described by fans as given the diversity of…
A-Yokai-A-Day: The Ao Oni of Kaga Province
Tonight's story is rather brief, but it's rather funny. The idea of all the bravest samurai from the three provinces of Kaga, Etchū, and Noto (comprising all of…
The History of Tatsunoko – 3 – Mecha animations
mixture of expressionist motion and anatomical realism was born. It was also the moment when another one of anime’s key stylistic features developed: mechanical animation. Early TV anime…
Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History
Sometimes I com across a book that, while outside of my normal area of study, is so mind-blowing, I really just want people to know about it. Comics…
The Rise of a King, Hiccup - Part 3
100% honesty here, the third movie killed my motivation to finish this. However, I had already begun to write it out and I hate to let the work…
The history of TMS – Part 4 : The golden age
Last time, I covered the changes in anime from the perspective of the industry : how studios evolved, how staff moved from one place to the other, and…
The history of TMS – Part 6 : Lupin the Third
In the 70’s, TMS and its subcontractors managed to create two aesthetics of their own, one centered around the A Pro comedies and the other the Madhouse dramas.…
Oni Onsen BL Demo Review – Creating Steam with a Hunky Harem of Oni
Y Press Games is back with another steamy boys love game, and this one is extra unhinged. Oni Onsen is a visual novel set in feudal Japan and…
Hotsui Matsuri Day 3 – Nihongo Legends: The Oni
Welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! I hope you all enjoyed day one where we talked about summer festival games, and day two where Star told you about some…
It’s Said That Everyone Dies Twice…
“Don’t get me wrong. You and I are business partners. That’s all. Not Friends.” – Daisuke Jigen: “Jigen’s Gravestone” Style without substance is nothing but superficiality. Thankfully,…
FLCL Notes and Analysis (Part 3 of 3)
Summary of themes, character notes, extra thoughts, and the final conclusion.
Alien Nine: The Torments of Aliens and Growing Up
Usual Waffling Intro I’m going to start this post off for saying that Tubi.TV is probably the best streaming service ever. (Not sponsored.) Not only is it a…
Kaerenu Oni tono Momobiyori 2 & 3
Kaerenu Oni tono Momobiyori ★ Ch 2 & 3⤷ by Hareya Umako READ: cubari ★ batoto ★ download We’re back with Onimomo! Hope you were looking forward to it! ★ Visit our discord ★…
A History of Murder
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Manga of the Month: She Loves to Eat, and She Loves to Cook
She Loves to Eat, and She Loves to Cook by Sakaomi Yuzaki We are trying out a new format for manga of the month . . . a…
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And Everyone Clapped
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Tsuritama’s Alien: On Haru and Becoming a Human
The notion of human feelings is one of mankind’s greatest mysteries, at least for me. Oftentimes in literature and media, our emotions are perceived as something complex and…
The Japanese Rice Cooker: A History of Trials and Errors
Learn what led to the development of the Japanese rice cooker and how it found a home in just about every Japanese household.
The Japanese Rice Cooker: A History of Trials and Errors
Learn what led to the development of the Japanese rice cooker and how it found a home in just about every Japanese household.
The Otakusphere: Recommendations, history and a whole lot of reviews
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[History] FAKE and the Found Family: The ’90s BL cop drama that influenced a genre
FAKE is a BL mystery-drama manga originally published between 1994 and 2000. The dominant emotional line throughout the series is the evolving relationship between detectives Dee and Ryo.…