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#119 - Best Anime WE Watched in 2021
We watched a LOT of anime in 2021, and not all of it was released then. So instead of doing a "Best of 2021" list, we just had…
Sound of the Sky, ZOMBIE LAND SAGA, Godzilla Singular Point, HINAMATSURI, ODDTAXI
Why We Love Stories
stories .... that's it. #anime #videoessay #stories #lifelessons
Third Impact Anime Episode # 119 – Best Anime WE Watched in 2021
We watched a LOT of anime in 2021, and not all of it was released then. So instead of doing a “Best of 2021” list, we just had…
Stories Worth Telling: We Are More Than The Parts We Play
Anime and its consumer-base is a funny thing, isn’t it? I mean, look at us Western fans who relentlessly pursue a narrow range of culture-specific fiction, often obtainable…
Best of the Best: 2021
As befits the sort of year it was, these results are all over the map. Read more
Book ‘The Early Reception of Manga in the West’ published
I’m thrilled and excited that my PhD thesis has now been published in print: The Early Reception of Manga in the WestCh. A. Bachmann Verlag 2023ISBN 978-3-96234-077-3 It…
Review: Dr. Stone Episode 18 – Best in Show
Quick Summary In Dr. Stone episode 18, “Stone Wars,” Gen warned that Tsukasa’s army was coming to attack the village. His warning came almost too late, because at that moment,…
Jobless Reincarnation Episode 18 Review – Best in Show
Jobless Reincarnation Episode 18: Roxy, still now knowing how close she came to Rudy, decides to visit home. It was an interesting choice...
Review: Fairy gone Episode 18 Best in Show
Quick Summary In Fairy gone episode 18, “Dancing Mouse and Broken Horn,” Nein Auler gave the Minster of the Ministry of Fairies a warning that she suspected a…
Higehiro – 06 – Doing the Best We Can
Trigger Warning: This episode contains a scene of attempted rape. With Sayu now working a part-time job, it was only a matter of time before the show’s first…
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway, High School Girls
Dragon Ball Culture Vol.1 in Italian Published!!
https://youtube.com/shorts/oLY_hl1chZo Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1 in Italian has been published! The book features a foreword by Giorgio Vanni, the legendary Italian singer of Dragon Ball's
I published a cookbook
Links to my self-published cookbook "Sick of Chicken: A Family's Cookbook" by Jaime Lustig
The Best Anime of 2021
Why was this year filled so many great Anime? 2021 has come to an end, and now we are in a new year! But before this year continues,…
Attack on Titan, Blue Period, ODDTAXI, Ranking of Kings, SAKUGAN
Best of 2021
Hello everyone, As we move steadily through the new year, John and Jason take a look back at 2021 and talk about their favorite movies.Timestamps:2:23 - Media Consumption15:04 -…
Best of 2021
Hello everyone, As we move steadily through the new year, John and Jason take a look back at 2021 and talk about their favorite movies.Timestamps:2:23 - Media Consumption15:04 -…
Best of 2021
Hello everyone, As we move steadily through the new year, John and Jason take a look back at 2021 and talk about their favorite movies.Timestamps:2:23 - Media Consumption15:04 -…
Stories without Stories: CITY the Animation
With City, the Animation, which is by implication nothing at all like City, the manga, we’ve got another of those slice-of-life stories that doesn’t really have a plot.…
The Worst (& Best) White Day Experinces: Women Share Their Stories
The best and worst stories from Japanese and Western women on their Valentine's Day payback aka White Day.
Fire Force Season 2 Ep 18 Review – Best In Show
Fire Force Season 2 Ep 18: Doubt gnaws at Iris' faith. What can Shinra do? Assault returns and intends to take vengeance on Tamaki.
Author Journey (October 18, 2021)
Now that I’ve got my schedule running smoothly again, I thought it might be fun to reflect on how far I’ve come. Get ready for a brief journey…
Author Journey (January 18, 2021)
Having targets is one thing, but failing to have a plan on how to hit those targets is just asking for trouble. So this week, I took a…
The 5 Best Games of 2021
Over the course of the year, we’ve slowly been able to go outside again—but who would want to do that with all the great video games you could…
The 5 Best Cartoons of 2021
This was a stellar year for animation—and not just on the Japanese side of things. Here are my picks for the best new animated TV series I watched…
The Best Anime Song of 2021
As part of Anime News Network's "Best Anime of 2021" event, I talk about my pick for the best song of the year.
The 5 Best Anime of 2021
As part of Anime News Network's "Best Anime of 2021" event, I talk about my top 5 anime of the year--as well as the best character.
The Best Anime Moment of 2021
As part of Anime News Network's "Best Anime of 2021" event, I talk about my pick for the best anime moment of the year.
The Best Anime Movie of 2021
As part of Anime News Network's "Best Anime of 2021" event, I talk about my pick for the best anime movie of the year.
Stories of the Rainbow || The Colorful Stories Tag
I was tagged by Rise over at Phoenix Talks to do the Colorful Stories Tag. For it, I picked out the anime that I think are the most…
Phoenix, The Promised Neverland, The Reflection, Sweetness & Lightning, Colorful
Stories of the Rainbow || The Colorful Stories Tag
I was tagged by Rise over at Phoenix Talks to do the Colorful Stories Tag. For it, I picked out the anime that I think are the most…
Idol Incidents, Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, Phoenix, The Promised Neverland, The Reflection
The Speakeasy #133: The Best of 2021
In our rundown of our favorites from 2021, we discuss TV anime, movies and OVAs, characters, openings and endings, and romances. Naturally, we expect your lists of favorites…
Review: The Day We Lit up the Sky (2021)
The Day We Lit up the Sky 燃野少年的天空 China, 2021, colour/b&w, 2.35:1, 106 mins. Directors: Zhang Yibai 张一白, Han Yan 韩琰. Rating: 6/10. High-school musical gets by on…
Pick of the Week: The Summer Hikaru Is Published
MICHELLE: Kaze Hikaru! I am tempted to say "Enough said," but there's also the third and final volume of Guardian that's very high on my list. SEAN: Yeah,…
Episode 1: The Best Spineless, Incompetent Wimp We Have
A new show debuts! Three hosts find their way to the microphone and immediately begin losing sync! The uphill battle begins and maybe if you're good, there will…
Teaching in Japan Stories #2
Well, as the days have gone by I’ve been making little notes of things that have happened or things I’ve noticed that I thought would be fun to…
Teaching in Japan Stories #3
It’s been many months since my last post on this topic, so let’s see if I can’t dig up some more stories to share with you all!
Teaching in Japan Stories 1
I figure I’ll have many more stories to share as we continue on, so I’ll be bold and make this “Teaching in Japan Stories 1”. Let’s hope for…
SPY x FAMILY Cour 2 Episode 18 Review – Best In Show
SPY x FAMILY Cour 2 Episode 18: Anya faces her greatest academic crisis yet: midterms! Can Yuri tutor her? Can Loid do a spy thing to help?
Best of Anime 2021
Yes I did watch Anime this year. Patreon: http://www.Patreon.com/Gigguk Intro Music: macross 82-99, fun tonight Some Anime OST Covers used by Samuel Kim Music: Star Wars: Visions: https://youtu.be/9LbL2555SXk JJBA Jolyne Theme: https://youtu.be/SG90tHM1twQ Edited…
Horimiya, Megalobox, Ranking of Kings, Star Wars: Visions, To Your Eternity
Theron’s Best of 2021
Welcome to 2022! Let’s get the years started off right by cleaning up the last remaining anime-related business from 2021. Prior to Anime News Network starting its current…
Best Summer 2021 Openings
Summer is the time for pool parties, beach hang outs, and desperately trying not to melt into a puddle. But a season of so much fun deserves a…
Best of Anime 2021
Join me as I break down my favorite anime, anisongs, and voice actors of 2021!
We Love Anime Touring Festival 2021
Anime fans across the UK are in for a cinematic treat with the We Love Anime 2021 Touring Festival. Set to run at the Showroom Cinema, Sh...
Review: Till We Meet Again (2021)
Till We Meet Again 月老 Taiwan/South Korea/Hong Kong, 2021, colour, 2.35:1, 126 mins. Director: Ke Jingteng 柯景腾 [Giddens Ko 九把刀]. Rating: 4/10. Technically smooth slice of supernatural whimsy…
We Couldn’t Become Adults (2021) review
“An elegant and moving exploration of a how certain subjects unwillingly compose their own romantic failures.”
Anime and Manga Romance: Which Tells Love Stories Best?
Romance is one of the most beloved genres in anime and manga, but have you ever noticed how different the same love story can feel between the two…
The Dangers in My Heart, A Sign of Affection, Blue Spring Ride, Horimiya, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Stories without Stories: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
I don’t want to say that The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya doesn’t really have a plot, but, you know, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya doesn’t really have a…
Listening/reading log #18 (March 2021)
Sorry for the short break between posts and for not being very active in general lately. I’ve had a mountain of work to get through since the beginning…
News Update - Mon, 18 Oct 2021
Murder on the Mugen Express. This week, Allen takes on the first movie (and at the time of writing also the only one) of the Demon Slayer franchise, Mugen…