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Irrelevant Post: Camp NaNoWriMo
Many of you know that November is National Novel Writing Month, and those of you who have been following this blog religiously – both of you. Thanks! –…
NaNoWriMo 2020: To Go Even Further Beyond!
A blog focused on gaining experience about art. Writing in particular.
July 2020 Roundup
It’s one month into a pretty weak season all things considered. But still, it is my duty to take the anime I’m watching and select one that is…
NaNoWriMo 2023 Update
It’s November 2023 which means it’s time to attack NaNoWriMo once more. I’ve succeeded three times before, but I’ve struggled to write since 2020… So, this is my…
Q&A: July 2020
Nik and Chris answer all sorts of questions, and investigate the dumbest looking Pokémon.
July (2020) Monthly Favorites
This month… I’ve been off my game. This particular feature post is a bit sparse but focused. So without further ado, let’s get into the good stuff!
NaNoWriMo Update (Week Three)
It’s the third week of NaNoWriMo. By now the story should be beginning to take shape, that is if you’ve been keeping up with you word counts… I’ll…
NaNoWriMo Update (Week Four)
And that’s it! NaNoWriMo is over for another year. So, I guess the big question on everyone’s lips is how did I do? Well, have a seat and…
Yuri News Update: July 2020
Summer is officially here, and with it comes another Yuri News Update. As has been the case lately, there’s a lot to get to, and as always, if…
Resources and Fundraisers: July 2020
We received an overwhelmingly positive response about keeping on the resource posts, so consider this a permanent monthly feature. Feel free to keep giving feedback about what you’d…
Manga Reading List Update (July 2020)
There is a lot of manga that I read but don’t post about. Here’s a quick spin through what’s currently on my priority read list, omitting series that…
July 2020 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
Summer is here and there’s plenty of books to choose from in our July 2020 manga / light novel / book releases round-up!
Screen Anime July and August 2020 Line Up
The good folks from streaming anime film festival Screen Anime have just revealed their July/August 2020 screening line up. This round is se...
Yuri Network News – (百合ネットワークニュース) – July 25, 2020
Industry News This week, we need to start with news that is broader than the Yuri Network, specifically, as a number of important industry issues have come to…
Yuri Network News – (百合ネットワークニュース) – July 18, 2020
Yuri Manga We have some new titles up on the Yuricon Store for your reading pleasure! Kyou, Koshiba Aoi ni Aetara, Volume 2 (今日、小柴葵に会えたら) hit shelves in Japan…
The Light Novel Club Selections for July & August 2020!
Looking for some summer reading? Well, it’s time to officially announce the next titles we’ll be reading for the Light Novel Club! July 2020: Of Dragons and Fae:…
Yuri Network News – (百合ネットワークニュース) – July 11, 2020
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Listening to Japanese Music: Monthly Recommendation Roundup (July 2020)
This one’s for the doujin fans (xD)
Interdependence Day: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for July 2020
It feels like 100 years have passed since June and July. The world feels liable to change in the most drastic ways, but also to revert back to…
Here Lies Xeno’s Hopes and Dreams – July 2020 Edition
Here Lies Xeno’s Hopes and Dreams – July 2020 Edition
Yuri Network News – (百合ネットワークニュース) – July 4, 2020
Yuri Manga Everything old is new again! Ninin ga Shinobuden returns in a sequel. Crystalyn Hodgkins has the scoop over at ANN. You can take a look at…
Comic Yuri Hime, July 2020 (コミック百合姫2020年7月号)
I’m really enjoying the crazy fonts of the current cover set by Rolua and so far, this is my favorite cover. The out-of-focus fence is fantastic and –…
Winter 2020 First Impressions – Shorts: Room Camp, Natsunagu, and Breakers
Well, the outside world has been a bit of a dumpster fire lately, but at least there’s still anime to watch! In all seriousness, I’m not really someone…
OVA review: Yuru Camp Specials: Survival Camp, Tall-Tale Camp
Isn’t that a mouthful of a title, and especially for another set of Yuru Camp spinoff episodes that total about 18 minutes this time. But they’re also both worth…
First Impression: ROOM CAMP (HEYA CAMP)
Have you ever heard of a stamp rally? The premise is simple and you’ve probably participated an analogous activity before (we did one for the Alita: Battle Angel…
Yuru Camp△ – 02 – Wide-Open Camp
This was never going to be a show just about two girls, so this week Nadeshiko joins her school’s Outdoor Activities Club, or Outclub for short. To my…
I’m Doing NaNoWriMo Again This Year! (And More Site Updates)
What’s upcoming on the website this month? I’m really looking forward to Attack on Titan the Final Season. Also, is anyone else doing # NaNoWriMo?
Boot “Camp”
I am not certain what starts a trend, but there is some trigger. Usually, one company does a particularly themed show, it really takes off and then everyone…
Harem Camp
HOLY F*CK???!!! HOW THE HECK DID I MISS THIS???!!! Oh well… You see, when I first heard of Harem Camp, I thought this was the much needed ‘male…
Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp) Season 2
More of the same comfy vibes like last season, with a bit more immersive of a pace.
July Favorites
I’m not the biggest fan of summer. It’s been in the 90s here for weeks, and Sev and I have mostly holed up in either her bedroom or…
Laid-Back Camp: Will You Camp With Me?
I’m a person that believes in balance. If I watch one kind of show then I need a different show for balance. If I watch some kind of…
Heya Camp: Comfortable
Yuru Camp is a fantastic anime with a high degree of cuteness. Heya Camp is a sequel series from 2020. Except the episodes are only three and a…
Yuru Camp△ 2.11: Setting Camp at Izu and Sightseeing
Part 3 of the Izu Group Camping Arc. Let’s take a look at some highlights like usual. Nadeshiko won the race.
First Impression: Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp), Season 2
Everyone who is really good at something—from Olympians down to kids playing video games—has to start somewhere. For Rin in developing her aptitude in camping, it began by…
Weekly Round-Up, 1-7 July 2020: Underpaid Translators, Anime Himbos, and Queer Doujinshi
AniFem Round-Up 2020 Summer Premiere Reviews All of this season’s premiere reviews in one place. BNA – Episode 1 Colorful mystery with a great lead and the usual…
Manga & Light Novel Release Recap (July 14th -July 20th)
Think you missed the latest title or next volume in the series? Lucky for you, we rounded up the latest releases from the week of July 14th-July 20th!…
Spiraken Manga News Ep 008: July 15th - July 21st 2021
Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast In this eigth episode, Xan discusses the latest manga award winners, some disturbing news about an anime composer…
Spiraken Manga News Ep 009: July 22nd- July 28th 2021
Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast In this eigth episode, Xan discusses some sad manga news, hypes up his panels at otakon and discusses…
Spiraken Manga News Ep 007: July 8th -July 14th 2021
Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast In this seventh episode, Xan discusses the manga creators working with the olympics, the new world library project…
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: July 8 – July 14, 2024
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting, Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools, Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, My Happy Marriage, Yowamushi Pedal
Spiraken Manga News Ep 006: July 1st - July 7th 2021
Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast In this sixth episode, Xan discusses the latest Ax Lite announcements, he geeks out about Golgo 13's official…
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: July 1 – July 7, 2024
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Kinnikuman, Prince of Tennis II, Twin Star Exorcists, DAN DA DAN, JUJUTSU KAISEN
Manga & Light Novel Release Recap (July 21st -July 27th)
Think you missed the latest title or next volume in the series? Lucky for you, we rounded up the latest releases from the week of July 21st -July…
A Preview of Japan Cuts 2024 (July 10th – July 21st)
Details on the line-up for Japan Cuts 2024 (July 10th – July 21st))
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: July 22 – July 28, 2024
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How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Giant Killing, In Another World With My Smartphone, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Jinsei - Life Consulting
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: July 15 – July 21, 2024
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Terra Formars, Fighting Spirit, Ascendance of a Bookworm, A Couple of Cuckoos, Shangri-La
Yuru Camp S2 – 03
「 たなぼたキャンプと改めて思ったこと」 (Tanabota Kyanpu to Aratamete Omotta Koto) "Surprise Camping and Some Deep Thoughts" The bloodiest episode of Yuru Camp yet.
Yuru Camp S2 – 11
「伊豆キャン!! みちゆき」 (Izu Kyan!! Michiyuki) "Izu Camping!! On the Way" Secret Society Hair-Bun, roll out!
Episode 57 - Yuru Camp △
This week, Shaun grants Rem's request for an anime with cute dogs by blessing us with 2018's Laid-Back Camp a.k.a. Yuru Camp △ Meanwhile, Remington forgets there was a show…