They're the Part 2 of 3 you receive when both bookends are out of print. They’re the discs marked down to $1 during clearance and holiday sales. They're fodder for Ani-Gamers’ Mystery Box of Misery column, which appears monthly with three short, context-free reviews of as many blind-box items. Ani-Gamers Patreon supporters voted...
Jan 18, 2022 • Subscribe
Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell, Heat Guy J, Texhnolyze
More like this
Mystery Box of Misery Volume 5: X, Viewtiful Joe, éX-Driver The Movie
They're the Part 2 of 3 you receive when both bookends are out of print. They’re the discs marked down to $1 during clearance and holiday sales. They're fodder for…
Heat Guy J
“A man should try hard and always do his best at work and never be concerned with what the outcome may be.” – J Plot Summary: After his…
Texhnolyze
I didn’t thought I was this quick in changing my mind to watch another retro sci-fi anime. After my ‘horrible’ (also read, confusing) stint with Divergence Eve, I…
Blue Reflection Ray Episode 6: N for Misery
Ever wondered why Niina was usually in a bad mood? We found out this episode.
Misery Loves Company – Trolley Ep 6 Kdrama Recap
Seung Hee is miserable and wants to ruin her former best friend Hye Ju’s life. Assemblyman Nam orders Woo Jae to investigate his wife’s past in Youngsan.
Texhnolyze – Episode 4
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we return to a series I actually haven’t touched for several years now, at an oddly appropriate moment.…
Texhnolyze: Nihilism & Misogyny
Texhnolyze is a nihilistic show. This isn’t exactly an original observation. Just about any viewer watching Texhnolyze can understand from episode one onward that the show is one…
Texhnolyze – Episode 5
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I am eager to return to a long-dormant property, as we at last continue our journey through Texhnolyze.…
The Anemone Feels the Heat, Volume 1
The Anemone Feels the Heat, Volume 1 is a story of missed chances and opportunities gained. Nagisa, who might have passed quietly through life at an elite high…
In the Heat of Battle
It’s not just strength. It’s resolve carved in battle. Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Tsuna was just your average, awkward teen—until a pint-sized hitman in a suit shows up claiming…
Bofuri S2 - Episode 5, 6, 8, 10 - Misery Fires Magic Spell
A game event forced members of different guilds to work together. Misery used her support magic to help. Bofuri S2 - Episode 5, 6, 8, 10
Tokyo Heat
More thoughts on how climate change is reshaping Japanese culture
Cyber Extinction – Texhnolyze Spoiler Review
Ah, Texhnolyze – a show brought to you by some of the creative forces involved in the legendary Serial Experiments Lain. It has a style somewhat between that…
Texhnolyze Is Inspirational, Not Depressing
The introduction are quotations from the introduction to "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," featuring the inspiration taken for Yoshii's character. Support me: https://www.patreon.com/spirit_chaser Donate: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Contreras2992 My Anime List: https://myanimelist.net/profile/Spirit_Chaser Anilist: https://anilist.co/user/SpiritChaser #Texhnolyze #anime #review #animerecommendations…
First Impression: Tomorrow’s Joe/Ashita no Joe
Japan, 1968. The story opens with a young man trudging along a dirt track across a meadow that is otherwise empty except for the scattered heaps of illegally…
![Featured image for Dr. STONE S3 6 – [Treasure Box]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230513/1684015721.60886.94979.jpg)
Dr. STONE S3 6 – [Treasure Box]
Welcome all, to another week of Dr. STONE. This is a a pretty straightforward week, so let’s make it quick and jump right in, shall we? The big…
Love of Kill Volume 6 Review
Finally seeing the two young Ryang-Has and Chateau in Love of Kill is going to draw all the attention away from Volume 6's shortcomings.
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t A Guy At All, Volume 1
Because Sumiko Arai’s school life rom-com is absolutely one of this year’s most-anticipated Yuri series in English, I’m going to give it straight to you right up front.…
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All Volume 1
Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya loves listening to rock, but no one else seems to share her interest...until she meets a cool, styl...
Fate Coin – Money doesn’t remove misery
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
Ashita no Joe: Fighting For Tomorrow Volume 1 Manga Review
While it would be a lie to say that Ashita no Joe doesn’t show its age, it’s still a solid story, and one that’s very much worth reading.
Review: CRUSHER JOE
Let's go all the way back to the 70s for some rare old-school sci-fi manga. CRUSHER JOE ( Kurassha Jo ), based on the novel series by Haruka...
Ashita no Joe
A manga that follows a young teenager, Joe Yabuki, who gets sent to juvenile prison where he begins his journey training to become a boxer. Continue reading →
#DirtyPairCember Episode 5: The Heat of Criados
A lot of revealing things in this episode of Dirty Pair. In a lot of ways really. Before that, let’s discuss the plot first. In this episode, we…
Pick of the Week: Beating the Heat
SEAN: Lots of BL and beloved authors to choose from this week, but I'm going to go with the latest of one of my favorite light novel series,…
Holiday Review #6: THE GUY SHE WAS INTERESTED IN WASN'T A GUY AT ALL
With all the yuri manga we're getting these days, it's hard for any title to make much of an impression. That's why I was surprised by all...
Holiday Review #6: THE GUY SHE WAS INTERESTED IN WASN'T A GUY AT ALL
With all the yuri manga we're getting these days, it's hard for any title to make much of an impression. That's why I was surprised by all...
Temptation Box by SCANDAL (Album Review) | J-Music Exchange/Rate
First post of 2021! Hello and welcome back to J-Music Exchange/Rate, a monthly segment where fellow Japanese music fan Leap250 and I give each other an album to…
Episode 520, "The Adventures of Bunny Joe"
On this week’s episode of The AdventuOPVolumeres of Bunny Joe we go through One Piece Episode 837 with Bryan Newton (animation director for Teen Titans Go and Rick…
Episode 520, "The Adventures of Bunny Joe"
On this week’s episode of The AdventuOPVolumeres of Bunny Joe we go through One Piece Episode 837 with Bryan Newton (animation director for Teen Titans Go and Rick…
Pick of the Week: Ashita no Joe
SEAN: Easiest pick I've made in ages. It's Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow. A truly iconic manga, essential for any shonen sports fan... or manga fan in…
Fist of the North Star Volume 6
Many of the seeds and ideas planted in the early chapters have fully come to fruition. The drama of the Hokuto Shinken successors is in full swing.
90: More Guy Per Guy
While discussing how cool it is when bosses have phases, the Sickos stumble into one weird trick for making any game, comic, or show extremely better: make every…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 578: Ashita no Joe/ Tomorrow's Joe
In This Episode, Xan has the privilege to review a cornerstone manga series that has influenced so many. Is it worth the hype? Let's find out as he…
Cure Has No Heat
Anya shares a significant dance with Damien, Deku wonders the mindscape, and all Five Elders make their long awaited appearance... 6:18 - My Hero Academia 417 16:47 - Undead Unluck…
Chainsaw Man, Green Green, My Hero Academia, One Piece, Undead Unluck
The Rice Stuff - Fried Style Rice (Costco Box of 6) Review
Things happen by coincidence sometimes. I originally saw this brand at Walmart and bought a couple of varieties, but then I went to Costco, ...
Kelly Loves Katsuo Udon Noodle Cup Review (Costco Box of 6)
I like Kelly Love Udon noodle cups! Yup. Came out and said it. Actually, I'm glad I like them because I bought a box of six from Costco....
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Albums of 2020 (Kind Of)
Welp, it’s that time of year again. I guess it really did sneak up on me because I just didn’t have the chance to check out that much…
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…
Muv-Luv Alternative, Naruto, Tomorrow's Joe, Cutey Honey, Cutey Honey F
Joe Versus Video Games
The day America declared war on Japan’s biggest game companies
BP-302 Power Joe
Robot mode Vehicle mode Robot mode Vehicle mode General Information Unit type: robotHeight: 5.07 meters (Robot mode)Length: 3.18 meters (Vehicle mode)Weight: 4.79 metric tonsMaximum running speed: 82.0 km/hMaximum…
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Albums of 2019
Although I’ve admittedly not listened to as much Japanese music this time around as I have in previous years (or at least, fewer full albums), I still enjoy…
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Albums of 2022
Well, another year bites the dust I guess. It was honestly a bit of a flop in terms of anime (if you go strictly by the numbers, anyway),…
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Albums of 2020
2020 sure has been a year, huh? Luckily, despite… well, you know, everything, there was some pretty good music to come out of this one, and I actually…
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Albums of 2023
Hi to the maybe two people reading this annual post series!
Mystery of the Glowing Eye
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
Graveyard Kitaro, Spooky Kitaro, Spooky Kitaro, Gegege no Kitarou (1985), Doraemon
The mystery of Tamaki Suoh
Hey, guys. You’re probably wondering what in the world happened to me! No, I didn’t stop blogging for a while because I was peeved off with the whole…
The True Mystery of Hyouka
I finally managed to watch Hyouka and now I know what everyone was on about. But there are still some mysteries to solve.
Murder Mystery Of The Dead
What is worse than living in a dystopian world full of zombies? Living with a murderer among us! Oh my. Sorry, but this is no The Walking Dead…
Mystery of the Samurai Sword
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,