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Trapped in references

Kamina is inevitable

Reasons to anime

Oct 7, 2021 • Subscribe

Gurren Lagann, Inferno Cop, Little Witch Academia, Promare, Space Patrol Luluco

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Trapped in Paradise

detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,

ボクの事件簿

Apr 29, 2025 • Subscribe

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The Nadia References in Hellsing

#shorts #nadia #hellsing

MercuryFalcon

Dec 16, 2024 • Subscribe

Hells, Hellsing

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Day 9: All Halloweeb – American References in Anime, Anime with Halloween References

Hello and welcome back to 13 Days of Otakutober! Thank you all for joining us today for day 9! We have been doing a LOT of writing. Like,…

We be bloggin'

Oct 28, 2021 • Subscribe

Political References in Video Game Translations

Politics can ooze into anything and everything - including game translations.

Legends of Localization

Aug 1, 2025 • Subscribe

Trapped in a Dating Sim

By Andrew Osmond. Many readers of this blog will know what a dating sim is. It’s a computer game where your character develops a romantic relationship with someone…

All the Anime

Apr 22, 2024 • Subscribe

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Willingly Trapped in Farming Sims Hell

Farming Sims have a particular problem that is hard to solve. The usual farming sim has a predefined town filled with colorful characters, a premise of starting small…

Oddity Game Seekers

Oct 25, 2023 • Subscribe

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The BEST Joe References

I may be far from comprehensive, but hopefully I’m able to share some interesting notes as I explore the favorite times I’ve seen a reference to the iconic…

Craftsdwarf

Jun 29, 2024 • Subscribe

Muv-Luv Alternative, Naruto, Tomorrow's Joe, Cutey Honey, Cutey Honey F

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First Impression: Trapped in a Dating Sim

Blackmailed (?) by his little sister into playing an otome game to 100% in order to unlock all the cutscenes for her, a Japanese man engages in a…

Beneath the Tangles

Apr 3, 2022 • Subscribe

Trapped At Sea

Under the seaDarling, it's betterDown where it's wetter Take it from me"Under the Sea" (Samuel E. Wright) Hmm, I only reviewed two mystery games last year! I definitely hope to…

ボクの事件簿

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Mizuiro 2003 01 - Trapped in the Closet II

This is yet another project I'd had sitting around for awhile; I'd thought that TSunDere was going to do it, but IIRC it got removed from...

ReDone Subs

Feb 12, 2017 • Subscribe

LIVE: Trapped in Purgatory, A Human Object... Alive

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The Land of Obscusion: Home of the Obscure & Forgotten

Dec 25, 2025 • Subscribe

Part 5- American references in anime- Anime that takes place in America

This is all about animes that take place on America! Remember when I did that post that was all about McDonald’s, Starbucks and Denny’s? Here we go again…

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Jul 20, 2020 • Subscribe

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American References in Anime: Star’s Ultimate Guide to American Companies in Anime

Hey everyone! Welcome to one of my, Star’s, favorite repeat posts of the year for my series of posts in American References in Anime!!! Where I break down…

We be bloggin'

Jul 12, 2021 • Subscribe

Love Live! April Fool’s “CYaZALEA☆Kiss”: References and In-Jokes

This year’s April Fool’s brought out one of the best things ever from Love Live!: the “announcement” of a new 80s-style action anime called CYaZALEA☆Kiss.  But the Love…

OGIUE MANIAX

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Trapped Balloon (2023) review

A touching and visually pleasing narrative about the importance of finding an address for one’s signifiers of suffering

psycho-cinematography

Dec 15, 2023 • Subscribe

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The Manga That Trapped Us In A Lie [Recommendation]

As many may know, I fell in love with the series My Star (Oshi no Ko) as of late thanks to a passing mention from some youtubers I…

Kvasir 369's Anime, Manga, and Game Blog

Sep 5, 2021 • Subscribe

Urasekai Picnic – Episode 5 – Trapped in the Urasekai, Again

Episode impressions of Urasekai Picnic Episode 5 as Sorawo finally saved Toriko from falling into a trap, you thought that she would learn her lesson. Sadly, she asks…

Chikorita157's Anime Blog

Feb 2, 2021 • Subscribe

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FFXIV: YorHa Dark Apocalypse references explained

Now that I have finished both Nier games, I decided to go back and re-analyze the references and homage the FFXIV raid has to all the games. There…

かわいいじゃなきゃダメなの!

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Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy

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Fan Content and Pop Culture References

The Impact of Akira on pop culture is still noticeable today in many different forms. One of the most notable has to be Kanye West’s official music video,…

Exploring Akira

Apr 26, 2019 • Subscribe

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List of References in Cool Shock Old B.T.’s 2nd Chapter

Cool Shock Old B.T.'s second chapter features numerous callbacks to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Say Hi to Virginia, and Araki's past works.

JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia

Dec 25, 2023 • Subscribe

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Part 4- American References in Anime- Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell and Scifi

Bringing this series of posts back into the fold! It’s July! So you best believe I will be talking about

We be bloggin'

Jul 13, 2020 • Subscribe

Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop

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Part 3- American References in Anime: Star’s Ultimate Guide to American companies in Anime

Heeeeey I’m back with another of my favorite posts of the year, where I highlight companies in Anime that are renamed for copyright purposes! I love to point…

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Jul 19, 2022 • Subscribe

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Goku is a Trapped Character

An anime and manga blog, devoted to all kinds of amazing things from Japan. Reviews, articles, lists and more!

Otaku Nuts

Oct 30, 2020 • Subscribe

Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Super

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Could You Get Trapped in a Japanese Subway Station Without Cash?

What happens if you're in a Japanese subway and your fare card stops working? Some folks found out the hard way recently. Here's how to avoid finding yourself…

Unseen Japan

May 16, 2024 • Subscribe

Hebī Metaru: The Musical References of Mamoru Nagano

Musical in-jokes and allusions run deep in the works of mecha maestro Mamoru Nagano.

ZIMMERIT – Anime | Manga | Garage Kits | Doujinshi

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Hebī Metaru: The Musical References of Mamoru Nagano

Musical in-jokes and allusions run deep in the works of mecha maestro Mamoru Nagano.

ZIMMERIT – Anime | Manga | Garage Kits | Doujinshi

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Episode 769: Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Okko’s Inn

This week on Anime Pulse we got dishonorable gangs, cat sitting, and a loli running an entire Inn. Up first Joseph's OCD is in full swing as he…

Anime Pulse

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Berserk, Berserk, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Sailor Moon

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Ninja and Assassin Under One Roof Opening Scene References

I tried to find all the shots referenced in the opening scene to Ninja and Assassin under One Roof. The anime it references is Kamui Gaiden (1969) along…

MercuryFalcon

Apr 18, 2025 • Subscribe

Review: Listeners Episode 6 Special Edition: Pink Floyd References

Introduction: Why a Special Edition? I had intended for this to be just an extra, special section in my regularly-scheduled Best of Show review of Listeners, but as…

Crow's World of Anime

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Doublet Fall/Winter 2025 Fashion Collection References Yoshikage Kira

At Menswear Paris Fashion Week, Doublet's Fall/Winter 2025 collection featured a design resembling JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Yoshikage Kira.

JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

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Trapped in Japan: A Chat w. Kevin O'Shea of the Just Japan Podcast

Kevin O'Shea is a content creator, educator, and longtime resident of Japan. Aside from producing over 200 episodes of the Just Japan Podcast, Kevin is also

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com

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Spring 2022 Impressions: Gunjou no Fanfare, Trapped in a Dating Sim, Healer Girl

Gunjou no Fanfare Short Synopsis: A former teen idol has a stressful first day at horse jockey school. Mario: You know, I was pretty much on board with…

Star Crossed Anime

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Fanfare of Adolescence, Healer Girl

The Book of Otaku Insects: 1980s Fandom Trapped in the Web of Loathing

A tongue-in-cheek taxonomical breakdown of otaku fandom circa 1985 from the pages of Monthly OUT.

ZIMMERIT – Anime | Manga | Garage Kits | Doujinshi

Dec 9, 2019 • Subscribe

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I LOVE AMY, THE MERMAN TRAPPED IN MY LAKE licensed by Ize Press

Ize Press announces its first GL manhwa called "I Love Amy" and has also licensed a romantasy drama manhwa "The Merman Trapped in My Lake."

K-Comics Beat

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The Book of Otaku Insects: 1980s Fandom Trapped in the Web of Loathing

A tongue-in-cheek taxonomical breakdown of otaku fandom circa 1985 from the pages of Monthly OUT.

ZIMMERIT – Anime | Manga | Garage Kits | Doujinshi

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Attack on Titan Junior High Episode 10--Politics and References

Thoughts on Episode 10 of Attack on Titan Junior High!

Subdued Fangirling

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Attack on Titan

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Ninja and Assassin Under One Roof Opening Scene References (Updated)

I tried to find all the shots referenced in the opening scene to Ninja and Assassin under One Roof. The anime it references is Kamui Gaiden (1969) along…

MercuryFalcon

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Pop Culture References And Infantilization Are The Bane Of Politics

What if the sad thing on the news could be made funny with le heckin‘ pop culture reference tho???

Beyond The Mountain Lies A World Of Frills

Jul 31, 2023 • Subscribe

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....

Anime News Network - Views

Apr 16, 2022 • Subscribe

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

Sometimes I pick an anime at random and end up watching Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs.

I drink and watch anime

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

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NieR Re[in]carnation is a Great NeiR Story Trapped in an Average Free-to-Play Mobile Game

Re[in]carnation is the story of a young girl who awakens to find herself in a massive tower known as “The Cage.”

Biggest In Japan

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, Vol. 1

By Mishima Yomu and Monda. Released in Japan as “Otomege Sekai wa Mobu ni Kibishii Sekai Desu” by GC Novels. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated…

Manga Bookshelf

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Review — B+

Like the title says.

Draggle's Anime Blog

Jun 26, 2022 • Subscribe

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs – Episode 1

Trapped in a Dating Sim offers some potentially interesting ideas but is helmed by a disagreeable protagonist and, through him, a general sense of disdain for the genre…

Anime Feminist

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This HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER is inspired by anime | Creed 3 anime references #shorts

Creed 3 by actor and director Michael B. Jordan has some shot-by-shot anime references from My hero academia, to Naruto, Dragonball, Megalobox and Hajime No Ippo. Really cool…

Anime Blues

Mar 17, 2023 • Subscribe

Megalobox, Naruto

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Anime Series Like Trapped in a Dating Sim – The World of Otome Games is Tough For Mobs

After starving himself to beat an otome game for his sister, office worker Leon falls down the stairs and dies. When he awakens, he is a young son…

Recommend Me Anime

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Skeleton Knight in Another World

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Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 99 – Trapped in a Dating Sim & The Executioner and Her Way of Life

00:00 Intro01:00 Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs12:17 The Executioner and Her Way of Life26:05 Outro You can find Kaiseki…

Anime B&B

May 24, 2022 • Subscribe

The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Review (Spoiler Free)

The anime this time is an isekai: Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs. Seems explanatory enough, right?

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[Review] Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs – Comeuppance for All

pffffffft and you thought this was an otome? I feel like a bit of broken record these days, as these past few seasons have proven expectations wrong repeatedly…

Anime B&B

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

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Weekly Review — Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Episode 10

My review of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs episode 10 is up over on Anime News Network.

Biggest In Japan

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