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So this has been something I wanted to rant about for a long time now. After watching all the anime I wanted to watch for the Summer 2021…
Letters from Japan: ‘What’s Wrong With A Traditional New Year’s?’
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So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Volume 1
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Hunting for a new hobby? There's an anime for that! Ember Reviews takes a look at the sporty, casual, and artistic hobbies featured in our favorite shows.
Bravely Default II: It’s… a Game
I was curious about Bravely Default ever since it came out. However, by the time I wanted to bite the bullet and try it, new copies somehow shot…
This manga is called Dorohedoro and it’s pretty good #manga #dorohedoro #weeb
This manga is about a guy who has a weird shaped head. How far would you go to live a normal life? This is the story of Dorohedoro Kaiman is human…
Reader’s Corner: Unnamed Memory, So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin, and Rainbow Days
Are you using the holidays to catch up? We’re doing a bit of the same here, with just a scattering of new entries this week and mostly reviews…
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Anime to the Letter: What’s up with all this Writing?
Though hand writing a letter (or anything) is basically a lost skill in the U.S. the age old tradition is alive and well in the anime world. Anime…
Something’s Wrong With This Fairy Tale: A Video Review of Fairy Tale Battle Royale
Long time ago, I only read novels. And in that novel reading, dark fantasy was surprisingly one of my favorite genres of fantasy. I say surprisingly because when…
What’s your favorite anime with a disappointing sequel?
Why is the original work so great? What about the second season (or sequel series/movie) doesn’t work? Would you have done a sequel differently, or does it stand…
D&A Anime Blog: Here’s What’s Coming This Week!
We gotta admit; 2020’s been something else. Before we start we just want to give our thoughts and our prayers to the family of Alex Trebek, who passed…
Where Can I Find Merch of This?
*The Promised Neverland manga spoilers ahead* Okay, so I know these whole few chapters were absolutely some of the most heart-wrenching moments for me but… These are also…
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Gojo Cat!
Check out these cute Gojo as a cat pins from ShraRaiDesigns! They’re such cute designs – I love them! They also have other awesome designs like a ‘sad…
It’s Called Love. The Eminence in Shadow Episode 14 [Review]
In the middle of speaking with Aurora, Jack Nelson suddenly sends Olivier to attack Cid. It appears that Cid got caught completely off guard as he slowly turns…
What’s A Vtuber?
Ever wondered how vtubing works? You're not alone. I'm sure it seems like a pretty cool job; you show up, talk to your fans, and get paid.
This Manga is About A Strange Game
Imagine if you were forced to fight aliens and other monsters Kei Kurono is a shy highschool student. He doesn’t talk to anyone. On his way to school…
What’s your favorite light novel with a female protagonist?
What’s your overall fave? Is there one you would recommend particularly for feminist-minded readers? LGBTQ+ recs?
Oh? What’s this?: Mystery Blogger Award
Let’s start the year off with something positive – an award! Although I’m quite late with this one (when am I not late with awards/tags, though?), I thought…
Romantic Killer | New anime, what’s this?
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Gay Allies: A Fallout With Game Writing
#fallout Obsidian Entertainment sets a standard for the video game industry in LGBT writing that goes unchallenged and has generally set the bard for over a decade. …
This Manga is About A HORRIFYING Game😳
What if everytime you died you were given a second chance to live but there is a catch, you have to play a game of…
This Anime Is Based off A Famous Game
This popular game is getting an anime adpatation. Devil May Cry is a popular hack and slash game featuring two brothers Dante and Virgin i mean Virigil. Netflix is…
#DirtyPairCember Episode 13: What’s This?! My Supple Skin is a Mess
Very fun and very simple episode this week. Did Aliens reference this episode though? That’s what I am wondering about that. When I say aliens, that’s kind of…
A Seiyuu isn’t just a person with a voice; it’s your waifu.
Feels good to be back. Mandom. *Little note: This post is slightly different from the one posted on OASG due to a few added paragraphs and one rather…
Episode 414, "A Dog Called Wanda"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through a Manga Recap for Chapter 822, “Descending the Elephant” with the translator for One Piece in Weekly Shonen Jump columnist…
Episode 414, "A Dog Called Wanda"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through a Manga Recap for Chapter 822, “Descending the Elephant” with the translator for One Piece in Weekly Shonen Jump columnist…
What’s in a foodie?
Rokuhoudou Yotsuiro Biyori (available on crunchyroll) There’s more to a foodie than an Instagram account full of carefully curated mouthwatering food pictures selling a lifestyle. Foodies are…
This game / Suzuki Konomi
Anime 「No Game No Life」 Opening Theme Track #03 is a cover of a vocaloid song. — Tracklisting: #01 – This game #02 – Delighting #03 – Cyber…
Episode 596, "They're Called Poké-mon" (with RogersBase)
On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Ed & Alex on while hosts Zach & Steve are at AnimeNYC. This week we have special guests RogersBase (YouTube sensation), Stephen Paul (translator…
Episode 596, "They're Called Poké-mon" (with RogersBase)
On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Ed & Alex on while hosts Zach & Steve are at AnimeNYC. This week we have special guests RogersBase (YouTube sensation), Stephen Paul (translator…
Episode 596, "They're Called Poké-mon" (with @RogersBase)
On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Ed & Alex on while hosts Zach & Steve are at AnimeNYC. This week we have special…
Episode 596, "They're Called Poké-mon" (with RogersBase)
On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Ed & Alex on while hosts Zach & Steve are at AnimeNYC. This week we have special guests RogersBase (YouTube sensation), Stephen Paul (translator…
Loving Yamada at Lv999 – 03 – This Thing Called Romance
Momo takes Akane out on a double date, but Akane just isn’t feeling it, and after some non-verbal communication between the two, they split. When Akane gets a…
The Manga Review: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Manga Superman
Earlier this week, DC Comics unveiled a new feature on its DC Universe Infinite platform that will enable readers to experience Jiro Kuwata's Batman in its original right-to-left…
Manga Review – Something’s Wrong With Us
Something’s Wrong With Us 私たちはどうかしている (Watashi-tachi wa Douka Shiteiru) ANDO Natsumi Josei – Drama, mystery, psychological, romance 6 Volumes (ongoing) of 13 Volumes (ongoing) Kodansha Comics Summary: Thanks…
Something’s Wrong with Us, Vol. 1
By Natsumi Ando. Released in Japan as “Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru” by Kodansha, serialization ongoing in the magazine Be Love. Released in North America by Kodansha Comics. Translated…
The Disappearance of Meiji: Why it’s Hard to Find Tokyo’s Recent Past
In Tokyo, the recent past is often obscured beneath endless concrete. Take a journey through the city's history to discover why.
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Download for FREE: https://operagx.gg/BonsaiPop Join the millions of gamers optimizing their setup with the Opera GX browser. Sponsored by Opera GX! Is it Wrong to Try to Pick…
It’s Showtime with Saint Tail!
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Fruits Basket – 45 – It’s Fine to Be Buttoned Up Wrong
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A Case Study with Board Game Video Games
I want something different, a video game that invokes my time with old Yu-Gi-Oh handheld games and my enjoyment of board games. In this modern era, where Yu-Gi-Oh…
D&A Status Update with D.J. Lewis: What’s Next Going Forward!
Alright nerds and nerdettes. I honestly didn’t know how to start this post since my last one was…two, or three months ago? (Yeesh!) So I thought it was…
Dirty Pair (Episode 13) – What’s This?! My Supple Skin is a Mess
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So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? GN 1
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A Man Called Otto — Short Report (Film)
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What’s In a Name: Chibiusa
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Talentless Nana – 03 – What’s This F-Boy’s Deal?!
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What’s Been Going on With the Blog
Just a quick update on why I’ve been gone, and when posts will resume on In Asian Spaces.