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Giving Oregairu a second chance
Yukino's older sister is okay. She fucks with people.
Giving Anime a Second Chance
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Give Idol Anime a Chance: Misconceptions of Idol Anime
You do not understand how many times I’ve seen people say all idol anime are the same, without even watching them. To be fair, I wasn’t always interested…
Slayers: A Chance Encounter in Atessa
By Hajime Kanzaka and Rui Araizumi. Released in Japan by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Elizabeth Ellis. The Slayers main series…
Isekai Ojisan – 04 – A Pinch Is a Chance
In one of Takafumi’s memories from grade school, he’s bullied by some boys for reading an innocent fantasy LN, only to be bailed out by Fujimiya, who may…
A Second Chance For Family [A Stepmother’s Marchen]
Korean Webtoons and Manhwa have been something of a staple of reading for me over the last few years. Now, while I do consider myself an action junkie,…
Win a chance to see the premiere of Tokyo Vice!
A public service announcement.WOWOW will invite 100 people the special showing of the first episode of #TokyoVice on April 5The series is based on the book Tokyo Vice:…
This Week in Games - Cloudy With a Chance of Dinosaurs
Check out all the announcements from Sony's State of Play, including Exoprimal, a game that promises a whole weather system of giant reptiles.
MEGALOBOX S2 – Fighting for a Second Chance
Have you ever been knocked out in real life? I haven’t, but I have been punched in the face a few times in middle and high school. I…
Please Give Occultic;Nine a Second Chance
A murder scene seemingly foretold by the events depicted in a Boys Love doujinshi; a mysterious, prescient voice that talks through a radio; a key without a lock;…
Yakuza Lover: Volume 1 – A Chance Meeting
With this manga comes another exploration into something that I was infinitely curious about. Especially since Yakuza and normal people having relationships with members or former members from…
RPG Real Estate Episode 9: Cloudy With a Chance of Nekos
Our heroines were close to meeting their work goal. One more deal to go.
In/Spectre – The Birth of a Modern Ghost
I’m a bit of a repeating record lately but there’s a lot to say about myth and magic. And sure, it’s fun to think about the classics but…
A-Yokai-A-Day: The Ghost of Honnōji Shichibyōe’s Wife
One thing I love about the stories in Shokoku hyakumonogatari is that they are so specific about the locations these stories take place. Some of them go right…
A-Yokai-A-Day: The Ghost of Shimazu Tōshirō’s Wife
Tonight's story is a classic ghost story. The ghost has all of the standard elements: the white kimono, the disheveled, long hair, blackened teeth; and she visits every…
A-Yokai-A-Day: The Ghost of Kiku, Maidservant of Kumamoto Shuri
Tonight's story features an onryō, the most terrifying of Japanese ghosts. Fans of yokai folklore might even think this story sounds somewhat familiar. There's a clear connection to…
Why You Should Give Anime Reboots a Chance
Christopher Farris and Jacki Jing break down anime's history of reboots, when they worked, and when they definitely didn't.
Lewd Idol Project!: A Second Chance Indiegogo Campaign
In 2021 Lewd Idol Project launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for the delightful ecchi yuri eroge series. So far 2 of the 6 planned games were released. Unfortunately…
Ghost of the Dusk
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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…
Shutter Chance / Mikito-P
— Something new from Mikito-P; quite lighthearted, for once. — Music and Lyrics by Mikito-P Illustrations by Hosoo PV by Oodori Performed by IA Hontou wa otagai ni…
Anime Last Chance Challenge!
As I mentioned in the earlier blog post, RIP Funimation!, as my final fair well to the dying Funimation anime streaming service I was going to try a…
History of Ghost Taxis of Japan
Translated and Sourced from Shigeru Mizuki’s Mujara, Japanese Ghost Stories: Spirits, Hauntings, and Paranormal Phenomena, and Other Sources To learn more about Japanese Ghosts, check out my …
Taking a Chance for the Better – Yumi with Kurumi
Having read this nearly two months ago, it feels way longer then that in terms of reading. I mean, seriously time continues to chug along at such a…
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Episode 9) – A Chance Encounter
Rudeus wakes in an ethereal plane and is greeted by the Human-God who tells him he’s been watching him. He’s concerned that he has died again. However, it’s…
The Executioner and Her Way of Life (Volume 1) – A Chance Meeting, and…
Mitsuki, a Lost One, was summoned from Japan to this new world but was quickly abandoned when he had no power. Don’t worry though, Menou, a pure, powerful,…
That’s a Lot of Arms: HG AMAIM Ghost Mk-II
I’ve just caught up with the latest episodes of Kyoukai Senki or AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline and it is as mecha a series can get, without going…
Mask of the Phantasm: Revisiting A Ghost from the Past
You won't like every cartoon, and that's okay.
A Very Belated Ghost Hound Haiku
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Pick of the Week: Last Chance for Spring Picks
SEAN: This week is about digital favorites hitting print for me, so my joint pick of the week is Ascendance of a Bookworm: Short Story Collection and the…
Alice & Zouroku Episode 7: Feeling Frazzled and a Chance Meeting
Alice & Zouroku episode 7: Sana discovers she's good at math, but other subjects make her feel frazzled. So much it might affect her powers!
BLEACH: A Second Chance | Substitute Shinigami Arc (Ch 1-70)
Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping at Manscaped with code NOTMARK20 at → http://manscaped.com/totallynotmark #manscapedpartner Bleach by Tite Kubo is a story unlike any I've ever covered. Over the…
Re:CREATORS Episode 7: Altair Unveiled and a Dangerous Chance Meeting
Re:CREATORS Episode 7: Mamika defended the fallen Meteora from Blitz's gunfire. Will that rupture their alliance? What about Alicetelia?
A-Yokai-A-Day: How Hashii Yasaburō Ferried a Ghost
Tonight's story is one of my favorites in Shokoku hyakumonogatari. Something about the ghost being upside-down is so creepy and visually striking. Not only that, it's part love…
Episode 128 - Chance The Rapper
Another episode is here. Foxy has returned to the show after some time as well as a couple of guests. The SoundCloud duo of the AniManga Pod...
Review: One More Chance (2023)
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Racing the Ghost of Initial D
MF Ghost is not Initial D despite their thematic and narrative similarities. No series will ever be as transcendent as Initial D was, but that doesn’t mean no…
5 Romance Anime About Loving a Ghost
If you are a romance anime junkie looking for anime that follows the romantic relationship between a human and a ghost, then give these ghost romance anime
Ghost Fixers is a Fun Supernatural Manga
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A-Yokai-A-Day: How a Madwoman Was Mistaken for a Ghost
Horror stories often use moments of comic relief to break up the tension so things don't get too oppressive. Shokoku hyakumonogatari is no different. There are a few…
Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance!, Vol. 2
By Kei Misawa and poporucha. Released in Japan as “Torawareta Ōjo wa Nido, Shiawasena Yume o Miru” on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website. Released in North America by…
Reset! The Imprisoned Princess Dreams of Another Chance!, Vol. 1
By Kei Misawa and poporucha. Released in Japan as “Torawareta Ōjo wa Nido, Shiawasena Yume o Miru” on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website. Released in North America by…
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Summer Ghost
By James L. Perkins. After working as an illustrator and character designer on light novels, manga and anime features such as the gut-punching and emotional I Want to…
Summer Ghost
By Andrew Osmond. The name Summer Ghost may sound oxymoronic to British viewers. We tend to associate ghosts with cold, dark months, as with A Christmas Carol and…
Ghost Memories
By Andrew Osmond. “The story of a legendary actress talking about her life. Confusion clouds her memory and her old roles come into play to create an eventful…
The Fire Hunter – 7 [Chance Encounter]
Welcome everyone, to another week of Fire Hunter! I’ll admit, I wasn’t looking forward to much to writing this post, as Fire Hunter has done little of praise…
A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991) [Film Review]
A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991); or, Heavenly Dilemma Why are you telling me your name? I won't be visiting you, and you won't be …
Seeking Answers from Death- a Summer Ghost review
The illustration that brought forth a heartwarming film. From left to right: Ryou, Tomoya, Aoi. Title: Summer Ghost (2021)Duration: 40 minsDirector: laundrawScreenplay: OtsuichiMusic: Akira Kosemur…