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Ep. 67: In The Clear Moonlit Dusk, by Mika Yamamori
Deb continues to recommend her favorite shojo manga to the Mangasplainers, this week cheering-on Mika Yamamori's 'In The Clear Moonlit Dusk.'
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk GN 1
The story will explore the characters' inner selves versus how schoolmates see them. It does still feel a bit old-fashioned in its gendered themes, but the characters are…
First Look: In the Clear Moonlit Dusk
Dubbed the school's "prince" for her stunning appearance and perfect poise, Yoi Takiguchi is secretly tired of the constant admiration and attention of her peers. However, when the…
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk – Episode 1
While I remain frustrated with the broader trends this story is tapping into, I think it also has a lot of potential to unfold into a sweet romance…
Holiday Review #20: IN THE CLEAR MOONLIT DUSK
It's so nice for once to be reviewing a Kodansha-published shojo manga and not walk away from it bored or frustrated with its gender politi...
Holiday Review #20: IN THE CLEAR MOONLIT DUSK
It's so nice for once to be reviewing a Kodansha-published shojo manga and not walk away from it bored or frustrated with its gender politi...
Four Reasons to Try ‘In the Clear Moonlit Dusk’
I told myself I wasn’t going to read more high school based shojo manga. I am a liar. I was inspired to give this series a shot from…
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk | Ranking Anime ❄️Winter 2026❄️ [Ep 13] #anime #whattowatch
Ranking Every NEW Anime From ❄️Winter 2026❄️ [Ep 13] #animation #whattowatch #anime #discussion
510 – Shojo Showdown 8 – My Love Mix-Up!, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Otomen
This week, it's time for another Shojo Showdown! We discuss My Love Mix-Up!, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, and Otomen! We also talk about Sanzoku Diary, Komen Fufu,…
Pick of the Week: Clear Moonlit Picks
SEAN: My pick this week is The Food Diary of Miss Maid, because I have the first of many office Christmas parties this week and I will probably…
Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card arc – Chapter 67
© CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 This chapter is available for free at CLAMP-FANS.com. DISCLAIMER: If you enjoyed reading this story, please support CLAMP by purchasing the original…
BREAKING: XXXHOLiC Live Action movie directed by Mika Ninagawa in the works
It’s been announced today that a live action movie adaptation of XXXHOLiC directed by renowned director Mika Ninagawa is in production. The movie, entitled ホリック xxxHOLiC, will open…
EP 67: DreamCon 2022 Aftermath
This Week I recap my amazing weekend at Dreamcon 2022. I also briefly touch on a few shows I watched and manga read. I do show lots of…
Attack On Titan Analysis & Review | GITM Podcast Ep. 67: The Fall of Shiganshina Arc
Across the year, we have looked closely at each arc in the Attack On Titan anime (on the most part). But how exactly did Attack On Titan begin?…
PODCAST: Ep. 95 - The Boxer vol. 1 by JH
Wait, is this episode MANHWAsplaining? It's true! Deb leads the team through their first-ever Korean webtoon pick, JH's The Boxer, a sports story that's out now in print…
40. Dusk in Kalevia
Dusk in Kalevia turns out to be as mythical as I have imagined, if not more. The story of two ‘men’ caught at odds in a brewing revolution…
PODCAST: Ep. 107: Nijishiki, by Yoshiharu Tsuge
On the perils of Japanese traditional inn ownership.
PODCAST: Ep.120- Dogsred, by Satoru Noda
Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Friendship, Determination, and Comedy by the creator of Golden Kamuy
PODCAST: Ep. 97: The Untouchable Midori-Kun, by Toyo Toyota
We're back with a new episode of the podcast!
PODCAST - Ep. 77: MOB PSYCHO 100, by ONE
A boy with immense psychic power… the nefarious people that want to use him for their own ends… is this… AKIRA? No, it very much is Not.
PODCAST - Ep. 89: Goodnight PunPun by Asano Inio
We dive into one of the most infamous series in manga fandom, Inio Asano’s Goodnight Pun Pun. Chip surprises everyone with his reaction to this quirky and dark…
Episode 547: Tsurezure Citrus: Clear by Moment
Ho boy, you feel that? That's a good buzz! Holy crap! That Gran Gala is some good stuff! Oh, but you didn't to hear a drunk man rant,…
KOKKOKU, Tsuredure Children, Cardcaptor Sakura, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Citrus
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 10 – Saved by Bananas
As Makoto prepares to wrap up the investigation of the Organization experimenting on demihumans, Shiki, Eris, Aqua express their dislike and distrust of Rona. During a one-on-one lunch,…
PODCAST - Ep. 112: AKIRA vol 5 by Katsuhiro Otomo
We’re nearing the end of our journey through Katsuhiro Otomo’s sci-fi epic, AKIRA. With vol. 5, the action is ramping up before we get to the final book…
PODCAST - Ep. 99: Pluto vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa
The manga you’ve been waiting for us to talk about is here! This week, we get into PLUTO volume 1, Naoki Urasawa’s epic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro…
PODCAST - Ep. 90: New Grappler BAKI by Keisuke Itagaki
David hosts this week, continuing his “Violence Hell!” picks for season 4 with BAKI, by Keisuke Itagaki! Will this hyper-violent treatise on masculinity be a big hit with…
PODCAST: Ep. 119- Kaiju No. 8, by Naoya Matsumoto
The hit giant monster manga and anime is part shonen jump, part superhero secret identity, and all manga.
Ghost of the Dusk
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
Anime Review 67 Darling in the Franxx (Redux)
Ah, Darling in the Franxx aka one of the most controversial anime in recent memory as well as one of my popular reviews during my earlier reviewing days.…
Anime Pocket Reviews Ep. 67 – Castlevania 3, Eizouken!
In this episode, we take a look at the return of one of the best western animated action series of recent years. We also introduce a charming early…
67: The Food Episode
The Sickos talk about that famous goop, "food." First we highlight Golden Kamuy and Delicious in Dungeon, two amazing manga that spend half their pages showing the characters…
538 – Manga in Motion 67 – Mononoke
We're back from our week off! On this episode we discuss Gargoyles, Ghost in the Shell 2, Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf, World Trigger, and more! Then…
PODCAST - Ep. 82: Division Chief Kosaku Shima, by Kenshi Hirokane
An English-language manga only available in Japan? Ooooo!
PODCAST - Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion vol 1 by Masakazu Ishiguro
Heavenly Delusion is a sci-fi (comedy?) manga that has a huge fan-following, thanks to its great art and story AND an anime too! But will that be enough…
PODCAST: Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
The Angel & Devil On Your Shoulder Are Roomates And They Are Cute
PODCAST: Ep. 85 - Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Mangasplaining roars into Season 4 with a heartwarming tale of a boy, his chainsaw demon dog and his quest to get a decent meal and get laid before…
PODCAST - Ep. 103: What's Michael vol 1 by Makoto Kobayashi
Chip did it, he called our bluff! So we’re discussing the funny orange comic book cat phenomenon, centering on Makoto Kobayashi’s What’s Michael, plus Heathcliff and Garfield too!
PODCAST - Ep. 80: Space Brothers vol 1, by Chuya Koyama
This week’s episode introduces us to Space Brothers, a popular, award-winning seinen manga dramedy series about two brothers who have space exploration ambitions. Also -the debut of M*A*S*H-splaining!
PODCAST LINK - Ep. 83: AKIRA VOL 4, By Katsuhiro Otomo
Podcast player and links!
Bungo Stray Dogs 5 ep. 52 – Clear Sailing
OMG OMG OMG, Bungo Stray Dogs 4 is here! I'm a pretty big fan of the franchise, can you tell? Read the post and you'll see!
Manga: Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare by Yuhki Kamatani
Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare by Kamatani Yuhki is a very renowned series, it caught many peoples' attention when it had first rel...
PODCAST - Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, and MARS by Fuyumi Soryo
Epic YA fantasy meets epic YA romance, which everyone is gonna love.
MODELKASTEN Resin Cast Kit Mika
1/35 scale Mika. There are several 1/35 scale Mika resin kits out there. But this is the one I like the most. Now, if you’ve been visiting this…
‘The GaijinPot Cast’: A New Podcast by Foreigners Living in Japan
The team at GaijinPot share their experiences and thoughts about life in Japan on 'The GaijinPot Cast'—now available!
PODCAST - Ep. 93: Bleach vol 1 & vol 55 by Tite Kubo
One of the ‘big three’ series of Weekly Shonen Jump, Bleach by Tite Kubo has been a fan fave for years. But will grim reapers with big swords…
PODCAST: Ep. 87 - Rose of Versailles Vol. 1, by Riyoko Ikeda
God Save The Queen, We Mean It, Man.
Dusk Diver Review
Note: Review Code provided by PQube Over the years the main draw in most games for me was whether the game featured a female protagonist or cool/cute/sexy playable…
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #67: Japan's Problem with Nuisance and Vigilante Streamers!
Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture from Japan
Yakunara Mug Cup mo - Episode 2 - Mika Kicks in Door
Yakunara Mug Cup mo - Episode 2. Mika is enthusiastic every day to make pottery. She should still be careful about kicking furniture around ceramics.
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 92: Unico in the Island of Magic
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Happy Spooky Season! This month, j...
