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October 1990 Pt. 3 Anime V magazine
'Anime V' (New Video Magazine.) , Published by Gakken Co., Ltd. ( 学習研究社 ) Consisting of 140 pages (including the front & back covers), #1...
Burning Blood, Mashin Hero Wataru, Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
November 1990 Pt. 3 Anime V magazine
'Anime V' (New Video Magazine.) , Published by Gakken Co., Ltd. ( 学習研究社 ) Consisting of 132 to 140 pages (including the front & ba...
City Hunter, Mobile Suit Gundam, The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Basara Pt. 3 (with Caitlin)
Covers volumes 19–27 of Basara by Yumi Tamura (the last third of the series).The war epic that is Basara finally comes to an end in this long denouement…
Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-hen (Pt. 3)
Ok. Now with Tsubasa’s interactions with Koyomi, and then one of my favourite all-time Monogatari scenes – when Koyomi first meets Kiss-Shot out of the way… we can…
September 1990 Pt. 3 Mangajin Magazine
Mangajin Magazine Consisting of 72 pages (not including front & back covers), with a Cover price of $4.50. Mangajin was Distributed by KIN...
By: Kai
Every so often a blog carnival project appears within the aniblogsphere where many different bloggers all share their thoughts on a specific topic. Foxy Lady Ayame from The…
Nagzad Kai
General Information Unit type: mechaPilot: Satils Galare Lineart N/A
Anime Valentine’s DLC Pt 2
Even I didn’t expect there would be a part 2 until I finished all the Valentines… Part 1 here.
January1991 Pt. 2 Anime Hasshin.
Anime Hasshin “The Rose” ( 4TH. ANNIVERSARY ISSUE) the Newsletter of Anime Hasshin number 25 (January 1991, 22 pages). Editor Lorraine ...
The Art of Adaptations in Anime Pt. 3: The 4 Koma Manga
For my last part on my piece about manga adaptations, I will be discussing one of the most popular kinds of anime in recent years, the 4 koma…
I Was Almost a Pro Wrestler (Pt. 3)
This is a long one! So YT is forcing me to split it into parts! Part 3 featuring the reason I quit! Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT…
“Do You Remember Love?” In 3-Part Multimedia Harmony, pt. 3
Click here for PART 1: “DO YOU REMEMBER LOVE?” AND “SDF MACROSS” AS A SYNTHESIS OF TWO GENERATIONS OF ARTISTS. Click here for PART 2: A LOOK AT…
Review: X-KAI
It's never a good sign when a manga reminds me of one of the worst anime I have ever watched. X-KAI, by Asami Tohjoh. First published in 19...
Review: X-KAI
It's never a good sign when a manga reminds me of one of the worst anime I have ever watched. X-KAI, by Asami Tohjoh. First published in 19...
F-Kunoichi Kai
General Information Unit type: custom mobile suit model kitBuilder/Pilot: Ayame (aka Aya Fujisawa)Note: Based on the F91 Gundam F91 from Gundam F91. Lineart Rear view
September 1990 Pt.4 Anime Hasshin
“The Rose” the Newsletter of Anime Hasshin number 23, and what follows is a brief overview, Special Features Nadia's Mysterious Ocean [...
November 1990 Pt.5 Anime Hasshin
Anime Hasshin “The Rose” the Newsletter of Anime Hasshin number 24 (November 1990, 22 pages), and what follows is a brief overview; SPE...
Nisemonogatari Episode 7 – Karen Bee, Part Seven (Pt. 3)
Final part this time for sure. If anything this all just shows how much information was packed into this single episode! While it lacked action, it most certainly…
Yo-kai Watch: A Clever Anime Mix of 2-D, 3-D and Live-Action
A movie shown in Japan in early 2020, MASHIN SENTAI KIRAMAGER EPISODE ZERO, introduced the year’s super sentai season (the basis for Power Rangers), “Mashin Sentai Kiramager” (still…
KAI (开) Album Review
Hey there friends, hope you’re doing well! I figured since I did an album review previously on Kai’s album Peaches, which you can find here, that I would…
Kai Doh Maru (Kaidōmaru)
Kai Doh Maru (Kaidōmaru) 2001 I got the sense that Kai Doh Maru (and its focus on incorporating CGI into the storytelling) was somewhat connected to the same…
Kai Byoui Ramune – 11
Kai Byoui Ramune really doesn't miss a trick. Read more
Kai Byoui Ramune – 08
I would never have expected the best anime episodes 2/3 of the way through this season to come from Dr. Ramune. Read more
Kai Byoui Ramune – 01
「調味料の涙」 (Choumiry no namida) "Condiment Teara" For the record, mayo is disgusting.
Kai Byoui Ramune – 04
If you're really present when you watch Kai Byoui Ramune, I think you're amply rewarded. Read more
Kai Byoui Ramune – 10
This series has yet to disappoint me - it nails everything it tries to do, pretty much. Read more
Kai Byoui Ramune – 09
Not just the most surprising or under the radar show of the season anymore, but probably the best. Read more
Kai Byoui Ramune – 07
This is what growing up is far too often, but it doesn't have to be that way. Read more
Kai Rover First Listen
Hi friends! I hope you’re all doing well! Today it’s that time again for another Kai album first listen! I am so stoked that we finally got a…
Kai Byoui Ramune – 03
If there's one show this season people are sleeping on, it's Kai Byoui Ramune. Read more
Kai Byoui Ramune – 06
So good, so ignored, so sad... Read more
Kai Byoui Ramune – 05
I thought I had a handle on this show after the premiere, but my take on it has evolved significantly (for the better) after every episode. Read more
September 1990 Pt 8 Anime V magazine
'Anime V' (New Video Magazine.) , Published by Gakken Co., Ltd. ( 学習研究社 ) Consisting of 140 pages (including the front & back covers), #9...
Mado King Granzort, Mashin Hero Wataru, Lemon Angel, Mainichi ga Nichiyoubi, Mobile Suit Gundam F91
Top 10 Anime Hero Beatdowns (Pt.2)
My second half of my top 10 Anime hero Beatdowns concludes with One Punch Man, Hunter X Hunter, Dragon Ball Z, and Mob Psycho 100.
Feeding the Flames Pt. 3: Even More Spicy Hot Takes
Another edition of some spicy takes.
Historical drama film review, pt 3 of ?: Der Untergang (Downfall)
Now here’s a heavy subject, just about the heaviest featured on the site in a while. I couldn’t pass by this historical drama review series without bringing up…
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 14: Fall Anime 2020 Pt 1
In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Review Podcast, Xan & Gretta begin their analysis of the newest anime series to come out for this fall season of 2020. From…
“Do You Remember Love?” In 3-Part Multimedia Harmony, pt. 2
“Macross” series* creator Shoji Kawamori Click here for PART 1: “DO YOU REMEMBER LOVE?” AND “SDF MACROSS” AS A SYNTHESIS OF TWO GENERATIONS OF ARTISTS. Click her…
“Do You Remember Love?” In 3-Part Multimedia Harmony, pt. 1
Read Part 2 here. Read Part 3 here. CONTENT WARNING: DESCRIPTIONS OF WAR, ABUSE, MISOGYNY, QUEERPHOBIA SPOILERS FOR THE MACROSS SERIES, THE AQUARION SERIES, ESCAFLOWNE The 1984 anime…
Second Impressions – Kai Byoui Ramune
That's one way to get around the censors. Read more
Jack Jeanne Kai Mutsumi Walkthrough
Jack Jeanne Kai Mutsumi Walkthrough: Guide to help you clear all endings in Kai's route in the otome Jack Jeanne.
Manga Pulse 407: Plunder Kai
It’s year seven hundred forty nine of the Banshou Era. The third age of enlightenment following the Toki wars. This is the kind of thing Tim complains about…
Manga Pulse 523: Inu Kai
Spooky season is upon us. Or at least it was at the time of recording. We may or may not have picked manga that corresponds with the time…
First Impressions – Kai Byoui Ramune
For the record, mayo is disgusting. Read more
STTS/F-400 Murasame Kai
General Information Unit type: transformable mobile suitPilot: Mu La Flaga Lineart N/A
Jon’s Creator Showcase: April Edition Pt. 1 (Anime + Books)
Welcome to May. How’s everyone doing? I’m not sure if this has something to do with our global situation, but the month of March saw a remarkable influx…
Sunday anime Surplus (Takhashi/Kumanomata/Hata interview pt.1)
Hello, hello! You were expecting Marion or Jecka but instead you get me--Yeah it's Sakaki, and I'm finally posting in my own blog again. Of course if you…
Sunday anime Surplus (Takahashi/Kumanomata/Hata interview pt.2)
Hi all! Been waiting long? Here's part two of the Sunday anime mangaka interview! This time we got a little more insight into how Yashahime became a thing…
“Quadra-collab Fails to Form a Band: Reviews Given (movie)” – pt 3
This post is part 3 in a quadra-collab. The other sections are available to read at the links below: Part 1 with Irina (I Drink and Watch Anime)Part…
Write Like an Eagle: Cobra Kai
I’m one of those people who wrote off Cobra Kai back when it was first announced. I’ve always liked the movies well enough, and the premise of a…