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OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #779) Mary and the Witch's Flower
Shownotes :: (show 779) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Mary and the Witch's Flower, recorded live May 10th, 2020. …
#30 - Fly by Night! - A Discussion of Mary and the Witch's Flower
Tori, Austin, and newcomer Andrew discuss our thoughts on Studio Ponoc's Mary and the Witch's Flower! We discuss major themes, animation/aesthetic, characterization, the film's lessons, and how we…
Which is Witch? Mary and the Witch's Wish-List
Blog about anime and manga
Needless, The Secret World of Arrietty, When Marnie Was There
Seika ArchiveD – The Digitalization of Anime Production Materials & The Mary and The Witch’s Flower Exhibition
During my journey exploring the various attractions Kyoto has to offer to its many tourists, I visited the Kyoto International Manga Museum, arguably one of the most significant…
Holiday Review: A WITCH'S PRINTING OFFICE
Naturally we have to cover at least one isekai title. The more of them we get in the US, the more esoteric their particular gimmicks get. ...
The Witch's Curse
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
Flower and Asura
Flower and Asura is currently streaming on HIDIVE on Tuesdays.....
Mary Skelter Finale
Mary Skelter Finale's twistedly imaginative imagery are sure to sit with any player long after they've put it down.
Pale Flower (1964) review
“A ‘seductive’ nihilistic masterpiece that explores the unescapable subjective problems created by the rhythmic capitalistic machinery.”
Blessed or Cursed – Dancing Mary Film Review
I have wanted to watch this movie since
First Impression: Flower and Asura
When Hana was young, she saw something that changed her life: a dramatic poetry recitation by a girl her own age. From that moment on, she pursued the…
Spotted Flower and Fusion Characters?
Spotted Flower is Kio Shimoku’s refracted-universe version of his hit manga Genshiken, but as the series goes on, more and more major differences crop up. Recently, I realized…
Flower and Asura – Episode 05
Episode Synopsis: Kichijouji lets the Broadcast Team know they need to choose a piece for competition by the end of the month. With the pressure on, Hana is…
Flower and Asura – Episode 02
Welcome back to 2022 Episode Synopsis: In an exercise blending introductions to both the mechanics of the broadcast club and and the people joining it, Hana is paired…
Flower and Asura – Episode 01
Episode Synopsis: In middle school Hana Haneyama watched a broadcast of a reading of a poem called “Hana to Shura”. Completely enraptured by the reader’s performance and emotions…
Flower and Asura – Episode 09
Episode Synopsis: Kichijouji arranges for a joint training camp with several schools including Lilac from Kyoto. Lilac allegedly has several talented Broadcast Club members and the goal is…
Flower and Asura – Episode 06
Episode Synopsis: Foley enthusiast Toga (Shudai) refuses to compete in either Announcement or Recitation, much to the chagrin of Hakoyama (Setaro), who has been much more susceptible to…
Flower and Asura – Episode 08
Episode Synopsys: The club goes to watch a Sainoji reading live. Anne and Hana both feel intimidated, frustrated, and ultimately fired up to try harder to improve their…
Flower and Asura – Episode 1
I will try to put my need for gay aside to enjoy for what it is: a beautifully directed, psychologically rich hobby anime.
Flower and Asura – Episode 03
Episode Synopsis: Mizuki introduces the gang to their snarky but sincere advisor, Kichijoji, who quickly breaks down everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and introduces them to some of the…
Flower and Asura – Episode 07
Episode Synopsis: Akiyama presents his script to the club and soon takes on one of the lead roles, despite his concerns over his acting talent. As the gang…
Flower and Asura – Episode 10
Episode Synopsis: Hana struggles to take advice from her peers and seniors regarding both her diction and her mental readiness to compete. Episode Review: I said in my…
Flower and Asura – Episode 04
Episode Synopsis: Hana is taking her practice seriously, and this extends to reading through each of the recitation pieces on offer for this year’s competition. In this episode,…
Anime Like Flower and Asura
On the small island of Tonakijima, Hana often spends her time reading to children. When Mizuki, president of the broadcasting club, notices Hana's talent for
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, Sound! Euphonium, The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio, Asura, Blue Period
Mary Saotome Character Profile
This post is dedicated the character Mary Saotome from the Anime Kakegurui. This post will be updated as more information and content is added to support her section.…
Witch's Life in a Micro Room Manga Volume 1 Review
Witch Life in a Micro Room is about standing out while not standing out. It's a story that effectively combines the slice-of-life, fantasy, and underdog genres in a…
Fanart Friday: Kiki’s Revenge and Mary (the Other Witch)
I revisited these lovely illustrations recently, which Popman3580 first posted around the time that Mary and the Witch’s Flower, now a kind of forgotten movie, came out—and it…
Flower and Asura, streaming on HIDIVE
In a season full of women supporting one another, let us take a moment to reflect on Flower and Asura, streaming now on HIDIVE. Haruyama Hana is a…
The Flower of Prencia Webtoon Review
After an attempted death, Sabin did not enter a game, become the next princess, or anything like that. Instead, she became a pure-blood witch named Leah, who was…
Birushana Rising Flower of Genpei Review
Fight alongside Shanao and the Genji in Birushana Rising Flower of Genpei the latest otome from Otomate, Red Entertainment, and Idea Factory.
Meet the Fans – Mary Dumas
Welcome to another installment of Meet the Fans here on Yaoi Playground today I want to share a very special yaoi fan today who is also a yaoi…
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
There have been countless adaptations and spins on what everyone knows to be Frankenstein. But people don’t know the real ‘Frankenstein.’ When we hear “Frankenstein” w…
Stone Flower
Stone Flower Manga Chapter 15-4 Manga Chapter Summary: The chapter begins with an old man sitting by a pool of water; a…
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Short Movie Time: Hail Mary (2023) review [Japan Cuts 2024]
Nakamura succeeds in making the spectator care for Maria and impact him/her emotionally with her tragedy.
5 Flower Parks in Shimane and Tottori
Hoping to experience some off-the-beaten-path flower viewing spots? Consider visiting these destinations in Japan’s two most rural prefectures.
Fire Emblem Awakening: The Hail Mary
It can be hard to believe that Fire Emblem was once a niche series. It’s a household name these days, a pillar of the Nintendo first party stable,…
Edens Zero - Episode 8 - Rebecca Enjoys Witch's Massage
Edens Zero - Episode 8. The Edenszero ship comes with full service relaxation options. Rebecca chose Witch's aromatic oil treatment.
Star Trek: Lower Decks — The Misadventures of Mary Sue and Failguy
Also Tech Super Nerd and Manic Pixie Girl. If you somehow haven't noticed, I have a bit of a soft spot for Star Trek. Specifically TNG and…
Star Trek: Lower Decks — The Misadventures of Mary Sue and Failguy
Also Tech Super Nerd and Manic Pixie Girl. If you somehow haven't noticed, I have a bit of a soft spot for Star Trek. Specifically TNG and…
Blue Lock Episode 36 Review – Self-Blooming Flower
BAROU BAROU KYUN
Otome Game Review: Birushana ~Rising Flower of Genpei~
Shanao is the heir to the Genji clan which was just defeated by the Heike clan. Everyone keeps trying to fight her but she just wants to live…
#53 - Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Review
Add this one to your anime Mother's Day playlist right next to Wolf Children. This week, Tori and Austin review Mari Okada's directorial debut, from studio P.A. Works, Maquia:…
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Manga Review
Star-crossed lovers, a tale as old as time. A romance that pulls at your heartstrings in the most pleasant of ways.
Episode 48 - Dr. Eric Han (William & Mary)
In this episode, Dr. Eric Han recreates the scene of a gruesome murder in 1899 Yokohama to call on the history of treaty ports and extraterritoriality in the…
Surgeon Elise #01 — Paging Dr. Mary Sue
Pretty sure a surgery record of 100% success makes you a witch. Impressions: I would say that it lost me as soon as it started doing the…
“Angela” Arrives in Spotted Flower and Is Powerful Indeed
I made a mistake when it comes to Spotted Flower. In a story where the characters are like older, alternate-universe doppelgangers of the cast of Genshiken, not everything…
Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower
By Jonathan Clements. On a distant, desiccated planet wistfully named Eden, colonists George (Yosuke Kubozuka) and Romi (Rie Miyazawa) play at being Adam and Eve. They have a…
Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower Volume 1 Review
There are plenty of more interesting shoujo stories, and protagonists, to read than continuing with Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower.
Anime Corner: Maquia – When the Promised Flower Blooms Review
Chris Joynson, aka the Infallible Fish, is a writer, blogger and lover of animation living in Sheffield. The blog updates every Friday or you can follow me on…
