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2020 the Anime: Japan Sinks-2020
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and some part of me wants to remember 2020 before moving on with the new year. And what…
Japan Sinks 2020: Changing Society
One of my goals for 2020 from the beginning of the year, was to watch the rest of Masaki Yuasa’s filmography by the end of this year. The…
First Impression ~ Japan Sinks: 2020
A cataclysmic earthquake strikes Japan, something unlike what the residents have ever experienced before, leaving in its wake tumbled buildings, airline crashes, and untold deaths. In the midst…
Invisible Disasters in Japan Sinks 2020
#japansinks #311 #netflix Fun fact: I told myself, "Yeah, after the two 25 minute videos, I'll make a short one that's just five minutes." So much for my promises. Discord…
Anime Series Like Japan Sinks 2020
On a day just like any other in Tokyo, a devastating earthquake rocks Japan. Separated by the activities of their daily lives, the Mutoh family struggles to find…
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, Attack on Titan, Gantz, High School of the Dead
Japan Sinks: 2020 – Episodes 1-2
A brtual, viseral series that brutally looks at trauma and disaster in a time when the real world is coping with ongoing trauma. from a pandemic and disaster.


*Guest Post* 2020 the Anime: Japan Sinks-2020
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and some part of me wants to remember 2020 before moving on with the new year. And what…
Kaiseki Anime Podcast 062 – Japan Sinks: 2020
00:00 Intro 00:47 Welcoming Hyoton 01:57 Japan Sinks: 2020 39:07 Outro You can find Kaiseki Anime Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Subscribe to us now! Please also take a…
Japan Sinks 2020 Anime Review – 22/100
Masaki Yuasa is, without a doubt, my favorite director in anime. His 2014 adaptation of Ping Pong the Animation is my favorite anime of all time, while Tatami…
Episode #277 – DXD,SAO and Japan Sinks
A packed show this week where we talk current airing shows, Zac discusses his view on the newest High School DXD being handled by by a new studio…
Rising and Falling with Japan Sinks: 2020
TWWK: With the possibly exception of DECA-DENCE and its story with a story structure, the most surprising series this anime season may be Japan Sinks: 2020. I tuned…


Why do anime fans dislike Japan Sinks: 2020?
I’ve read more than a few people describe this anime as a “dumpster fire”, but I don’t think that’s fair. In my opinion, it’s one of the best…


Re:ZERO vs Japan Sinks: anime for fans vs anime for everyone
A few weeks ago, I made a second attempt to watch Re:ZERO. It’s not exactly an unpopular show, so I figured that maybe the first time around it…
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All The Long Nights (2024) review [Japan Cuts 2024]
A splendid drama that shows how symptoms can disturb a subject’s life and how the social field attains its cruel complexity due to the riddle of desire.


Anime Orbit: At The End of a Long, Long, Long Road in The Final Episode of The POKÉMON Anime
It’s time to go. Was I a good show? No. I’m told you were the very best, like no one ever was.
Bond & Book: The Long, Long Good-Bye of “The Last Bookstore”
By Mizuki Nomura and Miho Takeoka. Released in Japan as “Musubu to Hon: “Saigo no Honyasan” no Nagainagai Owari” by Famitsu Bunko. Released in North America by Yen…
Some Quick First Impressions: Deca-Dence, Japan Sinks, No Guns Life S2
Deca-Dence Short Synopsis: Girl finds herself a new daddy while waiting for her biological father to return from fighting monsters in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Armitage’s review: Damn. That…


The Procession of Lord Long Legs
Let’s take a break from monsters and look at how insects are said to have lived in yet another of William Griffis’s collected tales from Japan. Lovely and…


The long history of Digimon Navigators
The NaviCharacter are characters created to help the user to better understand a product. There’s a very old tradition in the Digimon series to have them that was…


The long overdue end of the road…
Hi all, I guess this is it. I’ve decided after a year and some nine or so months to board up shop. The Anime Academy blog officially ends…


The LONG Fall of the Ten Count Anime
Extended Uncut Version of this Video: (coming Saturday) Over the course of this channel's history, an ever present topic of discussion has been the long awaited anime adaptation of…


Pick of the Week: Long Awaited Volumes
KATE: Holy smokes--a new volume of Versailles of the Dead?! In 2023?! I reviewed the first volume in 2018. File this under Better Late Than Never, I guess.…


Pick of the Week: Long Awaited Manga
MICHELLE: I don't know much about After We Gazed at the Starry Sky, but I am all for sweet BL, so I will give it my vote this…


The long-time coming review of “Toxic”
So this review is a long time coming. I’ve had this series for nearly half a year, and have now read it twice. But I feel as though…


How Long Does a Japan Subway Card Last, Anyway?
Got a Suica or Pasmo card sitting in a desk drawer for your next visit to Japan? Here's how long you have until it deactivates for good.
Why Are Light Novel Titles So Long: The Title of This Post About the Long Titles of Light Novels is Just Way Too Long!
Today we're looking at light novel titles and why they're often so long and absurd.
Why Are Light Novel Titles So Long: The Title of This Post About the Long Titles of Light Novels is Just Way Too Long!
Today we're looking at light novel titles and why they're often so long and absurd.


Sailor Fuku: The Long and Short of It
Despite or perhaps even because of its prevalence in anime, the traditional sailor-style school uniform, or sailor fuku, is one of the more misunderstood articles of clothing out…


Tune of the Week(ish): ReZero’s Long Shot
Quick! Watch it before it goes away and we never see it again! Cause honestly, it’ll probably never show up in another episode. The Tune of the Week…
I'm Glad It's Over | Part 4 of The Overly Long Tirade on the Overly Long Tirade
The Tirade on the Tirade is over! Having addressed my past content I can now direct my time towards doing more interesting things! Yay! Interview of Togashi on the…


“Zelda Holiday”: Why Some in Japan Extended Their Long Vacation
The release of the latest installment of Nintendo's Zelda series saw some in Japan take off work - and some companies don't even mind.


Episode 815, “It Sinks!” (with Emily Fajardo)
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1113, “Stalemate” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump…
Why Are Lines for Women’s Toilets in Japan So Long? Blame The Patriarchy
Nearly half of women in Japan say they have to wait in excruciatingly long lines to use the restroom. Is that discrimination?
Manga Pulse 469: Long Long Title
Hey you. Yeah you! What do you think you’re doing sitting there? Shouldn’t you be getting your ears prepared to receive the glorious reviews? You wouldn’t want the…


The Short and Long of Gushing Over Magical Girls
I think I’ve presented myself over the years as being fairly open to a variety of genres and theming. I don’t consider myself superior in taste for watching…


This Week in Games - The Long Death of E3
The gaming industry says goodbye to an old friend as E3 is finally put out to pasture. Plus, Sega is accused of threatening its recently unionized works, and…
"I Didn't Get Anything Wrong Really" | Part 3 of The Overly Long Tirade on the Overly Long Tirade
Another bulky teardown of the Tirade on Fairy Tail, this time covering parts 4-6. One part remains! Text Version: https://pastebin.com/PnWwW4WU Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/craftsdwarf Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/craftsdwarf Side Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQdzITjLWnmmY4X8BLvNGA Twitter: https://twitter.com/Craftsdwarf MAL: https://myanimelist.net/profile/Craftsdwarf
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Episode 140 – The Long Game
We have even more manga to cover. We close in on the current material with chapters 687-690 of the Gintama manga with no end in sight. What? Did…
Slayers: The Long Road Home
By Hajime Kanzaka and Rui Araizumi. Released in Japan by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Elizabeth Ellis. After the previous volume,…


The United States of Japan
Japan didn't set out to be a pop-culture superpower. It just played out that way.
The Challenges of Researching Japan
Sometimes it’s difficult to find good research about Japanese culture. Oh, I can find information online easily, but the quality is often suspect. Wikipedia isn’t reliable, and I’…


The Declining Population of Japan
By 2060, Japan will have a population of 86.7 million, from today’s population of 125 million (Yamaguchi, 2022). The population will also grow older. This trend has been…


The History of Anime & Japan
Anime or Japanese Animation (アニメ) is perhaps one of the most influential forms of media in the modern world. It has a history spaning over a century and…


The World Reflected in the Eyes of a Really Long Title
Munto feels more like a picture book with music, or maybe an opera, than it does a T.V. Show. The pacing is all wonky and it seems like…
Welcome to Japan, Elf #01 — The Majesty of Japan
Just shag already. Like yesterday, there are a ton of new shows today, plus Apothecary Diaries restarts, and I'll at least glance at the hotel and golf…


The god of anime designs – Long interview with Ken’ichi Yoshida
Interview with legendary anime character designer Ken'ichi Yoshida about his work with Mitsuo Iso, Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hayao Miyazaki.


From New Student to Long-term Resident: What’s Life in Japan Like?
Heidi and Shelley interview attendees at the GaijinPot Expo, ranging from new students to people who’ve lived here for five-plus...