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HARM - A Mecha Short Story
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I love me a good story, "Telework Yotabanashi" written by Kintetsu Yamada just so happens to be a short story with a great story. As time goes on,…
Walking Down the Shore (A Short Story)
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Short Movie Time: Kaiju Girl (2022) review
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Print in Time - A Reverse Time Travel Short Story
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Bloganuary: Write a short story or poem about rain
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First Book—The Short Story Collective
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Love on the Other Side – A Nagabe Short Story Collection Review
A number of different tales about love by Nagabe show some intrigue but also ask some questions in this short story collection.
Short Story: The Monk in the Arena
Some fascinating news for you, my dear readers! I’ve written a short story. It’s the first one which I have published in twelve years. Some people on X…
Spy Classroom Short Story Collection: Bridal Royale
By Takemachi and Tomari. Released in Japan as “Spy Kyoushitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. When I reviewed…
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A Certain Scientific Railgun T 24 (Kaiju vs. Kaiju)
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A short hiatus
Sorry, no end of the month post here as usual. Things are not going fantastically for me at the moment — I don’t know if it’s just a…
A short break
Hi guys, I am talking a short break from blogging for a period of time. I don’t know when new posts will be out, but new posts will…
Fire Emblem Genealogy of the Holy War Short Story – A Thief’s Vow
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That Time I Wrote an Isekai Short Story
Hello, folks! I’m back with another blog post. This time, it’s not about a light novel I read – it’s about something I wrote myself! I wrote what…
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger short story “One Day’s Swan”
A translation of the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger short story “One Day's Swan” (ワンデイズ・スワン), written by Dekaranger main writer Naruhisa Arakawa and originally published in the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger…
Into the Forest of Firefly Light – A short story packed with sweet feelings
There’s a lot of heart and emotion you can build between two characters in under an hour.
TPN Novel 4 Short Story (3): Ray and Conny
[2050] "Speaking of which, Ray...." While looking at Emma with her eyes squinted, Gilda suddenly turned at Ray, as if she'd just remembere...
Farewell to My Alter, Nio Nakatani Short Story Collection
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TPN Novel 4 Short Story (5): Don and Gilda
[2050]Gilda nostalgically recalled her 10-year-old self. From the day she learned the truth at the House until today, she has been desperately running through it all.She knew that…
Ascendance of a Bookworm: I’ll Do Anything to Become a Librarian!: Short Story Collection, Vol. 1
By Miya Kazuki and You Shiina. Released in Japan as “Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen” by TO Books. Released in North…
Kaiju No.8 Episode 2 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
At the end of the first episode of Kaiju No. 8, Kafka Hibino is infected by an unnamed kaiju and is transformed into Kaiju No. 8.
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
Kaiju No. 8 is a manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, set in Japan, Kaiju rampage through the city, terrorizing the civilians.
Kaiju Transmissions podcast: Kaiju Video Games
Oh, wow! I was on the Kaiju Transmissions podcast again! Go listen to Byrd, Matt, and I chatting about kaiju video games. Find out what we think should…
Kaiju Transmissions podcast: Obscure Kaiju Movies
Kaiju Transmissions just had their 100th episode! Not ones to do anything special for such a milestone, they instead decided to chat with me about the book and…
A Bride’s Story
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Vegeta is a Short King!!!
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A Short Discussion About Spoilers
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The Promised Neverland short story from Blu-ray DVD boxset
The Chess Proverb “Checkmate!”Hearing Norman, a struggling Emma exclaimed.“Wah! No way!”Looking at the knight that had decided that checkmate from an unexpected position, Emma let out her voice. Norman…
Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card arc – Special Short Story 5
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Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card arc – Special Short Story 3
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You Need To Check Out This Monogatari-inspired Short Story!
My good friend, “Sad Scientist,” is an awesome writer and two years ago he wrote a short story called Scorpion Grass. It was a supernatural mystery set in…
Fire Emblem Genealogy of the Holy War Short Story – Vampire
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Mahou Sentai Magiranger short story “The Morning Another Adventure Began”
A translation of the Mahou Sentai Magiranger short story “The Morning Another Adventure Began” (旅立ちの朝、もう一度), written by Magiranger episode writer Michiko Yokote and originally published in the Mahou…
Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card arc – Special Short Story 4
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Toilet Kaiju
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What This Means (a short-story about love and marriage in Japan during the pandemic)
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Kaiju No. 8: A Monstrous Sleeper Hit
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A Certain Scientific Railgun T 23 (Fighting a Kaiju!)
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Thoughts on Farewell to My Alter: Nio Nakatani Short Story Collection
Farewell to My Alter: Nio Nakatani Short Story Collection is exactly what it says in the title: a collection of short stories written and illustrated by Nio Nakatani.…
Translation: Kawase/Tamamori short story (Hashihime of the Old Book Town)
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“I Became Gay from Translating My New Roommate’s Short Story” Demo
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Spy Classroom Short Story Collection: The Spy Teacher Who Loved Me
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A Short Review of Trinity Seven
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Lackadaisy is a Fantastic Short Film!
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Taking a Short Break until May!
Hello! Just a little announcement to say that I’m taking a short break from posting until sometime in early May. Okay, good bye! … Alright, I guess I’ll…