I think no genre betrayed my expectations quite as thoroughly as the idol genre. You see, I was late to watch 2011’s The Idolmaster because as much praise as the series received, it was about…
Jul 6, 2018 • Subscribe
More like this
Black Paradox GN
Black Paradox can come off like a 'hybrid' or 'experimental' work, depending on how familiar you already are with Junji Ito's repertoire.
Time Paradox Ghostwriter
A manga about a talentless manga artist who ends up plagiarizing a god-tier manga sent from 10 years in the future. Continue reading →
Paradox Live THE ANIMATION – Episode 1
The weak music segments don't quite stand up to the bombastic Hypnosis Mic, but the characters and more grounded writing have appeal.
The Paradox of a Happy Ending
Everyone lives happily ever after—do they really?
First Impression: Paradox Live THE ANIMATION
What if today’s rappers had the technology to create illusions and hallucinations to accompany their songs? That is the question explored in Paradox Live THE ANIMATION, where the…
First Look: Paradox Live THE ANIMATION
Absurdly pretty rapping youths duel each other with their Phantom Metal, an accessory that resonates with the wearer’s emotions to produce image and sounds. Legendary club “CLUB Paradox…
The Stone Idol
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
ShinRa Bansho – Time Paradox
Been listening to a lot of ShinRa Bansho, thanks to their 24/7 livestream of their music. And this is a song that caught my ears.
Paradigm Paradox Hyuga Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Hyuga is unlocked from the start and is only available through the Villainous Justice Path. Completing Hyuga’s Happy…
Paradigm Paradox Yukinami Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Yukinami is unlocked from the start and is only available through the Villainous Justice Path. Completing Yukinami’s Happy…
Paradigm Paradox Ibuki Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Ibuki unlocks after completing any two routes in the game. This route is available only through the Villainous…
Blogging is a Paradox
…I swear, aside from Manga March posts, all I’ve done lately is blogging about blogging… (This series of thoughts started in Scott’s comment section.)
Anime Taste Testing: Paradox Live the Animation
Pretty boys dancing in baggy clothes = hip-hop.
Deltarune Chapter 2 & The Paradox of Selfishness
Disclaimer: Spoilers for Deltarune & intended for those who have played the first 2 chapters. Also, this is yet another post sponsored by the generous JNES. Intended for…
Paradox Live The Animation Episode 11 Review – Illusions
Leave Kanata alone!
Paradox Live The Animation Episode 8 Review – Corrosion
A current case of phantometal corrosion occurs…
Paradigm Paradox Mihaya Araki Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Mihaya is unlocked from the start and is only available through the Justice Path. Completing Mihaya’s Happy and…
Paradigm Paradox パラダイムパラドックス – Review / Summary
The heroine named, Yuuki, lives in a Pentagon shaped dome known as “Theta” that is shielded from the outside because it’s become uninhabitable for humans and the enemies…
Paradigm Paradox Kamui Saibara Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Kamui is unlocked from the start and is only available through the Justice Path. Completing Kamui’s Happy and…
Paradigm Paradox Tokio Takato Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Tokio is unlocked from the start and is only available through the Justice Path. Completing Tokio’s Happy and…
Paradigm Paradox Ryo Tomitsuka Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Ryo unlocks after completing Ibuki’s route in the game. This route is available only through the Villainous Justice…
Paradigm Paradox Ayumu Mamiya Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Ayumu is unlocked from the start and is only available through the Justice Path. Completing Ayumu’s Happy and…
Paradigm Paradox Grand Finale Walkthrough
Official Website: Japanese | English Where to Buy: Nintendo eShop ROUTE TIPS & NOTES Clearing Ryo will unlock the route. (Grand Finale branch option added to common route) There are two types of…
Phantom of the Idol Streaming
Can a ghost revitalize a disillusioned idol singer's career?
[Review] Phantom of the Idol
The first of the summer shows to wrap up the season is 10-episode long Phantom of the Idol. This light hearted series follows Yuuya Niyodo, one half of…
Paradox Live The Animation Episode 3 Review – The Found Family
TCW really does give off a found family vibe and I love it.
Idol, Burning
Rin Usami’s Idol, Burning is only 115 pages long, but this masterfully translated literary novella paints a vibrant portrait of a young woman’s search for community in online…
Idol, Burned
『推し、燃ゆ』宇佐見りん Idol, Burned, by Rin Usami Rin Usami won the Akutagawa Prize for 『推し、燃ゆ』 (“Idol, Burned”) at the age of 21, as a second-year university student. In 2019,…
Idol, Burned
『推し、燃ゆ』宇佐見りん Idol, Burned, by Rin Usami Rin Usami won the Akutagawa Prize for 『推し、燃ゆ』 (“Idol, Burned”) at the age of 21, as a second-year university student. In 2019,…
Paradox Live #01 — The We’re Gonna Bang You Song
…Kay. Impressions: I love how this has an absolutely bizarre first 30 seconds or so, it spits up a generic godawful CGI concert, then a narrator steps…
Paradox Live Episode 7 Review – Boys On The Rooftop
That was heartbreaking.
Time Paradox Ghost Writer: The Life of a Mangaka
In writing this second review/post for this week, it really is going to be some manga that are on the SJ+ app, but don’t belong there or just…
Manga First Impression: Time Paradox Ghostwriter
Time Paradox Ghostwriter is a new manga series from author Kenji Ichima and artist Tsunehiro Date that began this week in Shonen Jump. The premise is super simple:…
Paradigm Paradox (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review
Take down monsters and find love in Otomate's sci-fi otome game, Paradigm Paradox, the latest localization from Aksys Games!
First Impressions – Battle Girls: Time Paradox
I’ve noticed recently that quite a few anime critics, myself included, have been using the term “generic” as if it’s some sort of foul sacrilege. We seem to have…
Time Paradox Ghostwriter is About PLAGIARISM!??!
A little late to the party, but even so Time Paradox Ghostwriter was an interesting manga so I think a discussion might be helpful, especially in regards to…
Time Paradox Ghostwriter (ft. Chris Osborne)
Time Paradox Ghostwriter is the story of Teppei Sasaki, a failed manga artist trying to get into Shonen Jump. Home after his latest rejection, his microwave is struck…
Paradigm Paradox | Sweet & Spicy Holiday Giveaway
It’s holiday season! And that means it’s time for another Sweet & Spicy giveaway. To celebrate the holidays and the end of another year, we’re giving away a…
Paradigm Paradox Cast Interviews (Side Hero)
And of course, more than anything else, I’m very happy to create this franchise with co-stars who I’m emotionally attached to.
Paradigm Paradox | Common Route | First Impressions
Magical girls, monsters, and a heavy-handed examination on morality and human nature…
Paradigm Paradox Cast Interviews (Side Villain)
There are many situations that left their mark on me, but if I go into detail too much, I think I’ll end up with entire censored paragraphs…
Idol Watch's Top 100 Idol Songs of 2023
Looking back at the year's favorites in idol from AMEFURASSHI, Sakurazaka46, HATE and TEARS and more
Phantom of the Idol – Spooookily Wholesome
What is scarier than ghosts? How about singing dancing ghosts!!! And that's just what you'll get with Phantom of the Idol.
First Impression: Phantom of the Idol
As one-half of the idol group ZINGS, Niyodo must put in the practice, effort, and love that will please the duo’s fans and lead them to popularity. Unfortunately,…
The Central Problem with Idol Anime
Really, I just have some serious problems with how Ensemble Stars was handled.
Phantom of the Idol – Episode 1
Much like ghosts, you'll either believe in Phantom of the Idol or you'll ignore it ratling around in the background due to its pretty okay premiere that, while…
First Look: Phantom of the Idol
Boy idols, except one of them hates being an idol so the ghost of a girl idol takes over his body and probably hilarity ensues
Paradox Live The Animation Episode 10 Review – What Extra Battle?
I’m as lost as this episode’s title.
500 words or less on: Ameiro Paradox the live-action
My readers know I have my groups and I will follow most of them into any acting projects they take on. Kimura Keito from Fantastics being the male…
Paradox Live The Animation Episode 1 Review – Anime Rapping Show
My first time reviewing an anime rapping show!