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Old Fox (老狐狸 , Hsiao Ya-chuan, 2023)
A young boy begins to absorb all the wrong lessons while drawn to his enigmatic landlord in Hsiao Ya-chuan’s 80-set coming-of-age drama.
[Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism
Source: Chapter 138 By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting To be honest, after completing my Master’s thesis on Oscar Wilde and aestheticism, I never thought I’d revisit the…
Restaurant to Another World 2 – Ep. 12 (Series Finale)
If this is the end, I say it’s been a good run.
[Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism
Source: Chapter 138 By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting To be honest, after completing my Master’s thesis on Oscar Wilde and aestheticism, I never thought I’d revisit the concept of…
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Black Tight Killers (1966)
A stylish and visually dazzling romp with lots of action and sensuality
Hirohiko Araki Illustrates Napoleon Bonaparte for History Book Cover
Hirohiko Araki drew Napoleon Bonaparte for cover of "Learning Through Manga: World History" volume 10. Other manga artists also participated.
Spice and Wolf – Episode 04 Review
「夢見がちな商人と月明り別れ」 (Yumemi ga China Shounin to Tsuki-akari Wakare) "Romantic Merchant and Moonlit Festival" If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
Seasonal Impressions — Spring 2024
Obviously my most anticipated series this season is Mahouka, but some comments on the rest: Sequels: Black Butler: Public School Arc, Date A Live V, Demon Slayer Hashira…
Black Butler, Black Butler: Public School Arc, Date A Live, Date A Live V, The Duke of Death and His Maid
The SANTAWORLDVIEW’s COWBOY’S LIFE pays homage to Cowboy Bebop’s TANK!
A friend of mine just threw out a question just last night asking everyone in our chat group about our favorite anime OP intro tracks. So, I mentioned…
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 16 – Dirty Tricks
While visiting Luria’s land of Aensland in Kaleneon, a young Ilumgard Hopleys makes a promise to fight with her someday. Here, in the present, he’s using real weaponry,…
Spring 2024 Anime Season Check-Up: Red Flags Need Love Too
Spring 2023 is a slow season for anime so far. Aside from the return of KonoSuba and Spice and Wolf, there hasn’t been as many shows in widespread…
Dawang Raoming, Kaiju No.8, Solo Leveling, Spice and Wolf, BATTERY the animation
Which anime girl deserved better?
Best girl from a good show, but she could’ve been used better? Best girl who’s great, but the show was a trainwreck? Show that’s worth watching just for…
Lycoris Recoil – Ep. 6
Rock Paper Scissors is a serious game.
Spice and Wolf (2024) Ep 2 – 4
When Holo says she’ll earn her keep, you got her word for it.
Falling in Love Like in Movies (Jatuh Cinta Seperti Di Film-Film, Yandy Laurens, 2023)
A diffident writer pens a screenplay as confession of love, or does or he in Yandy Laurens witty meta rom-com.
Train to the End of the World Episode 4: The Train Goes on and on
I wondered how they’d try to fit most of the stops in a 12-13 episode show unless there are plans for a 2nd cour. This episode answered that…
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Classic 0.0 Greninja in 3:11:97
I made so many mistakes that could have had a bigger time save, but I'm happy
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S)
This sequel season is more of the same for better or worse. If you didn’t like the first season this probably won’t change your mind. Though this changes…
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S
My Experience with NordVPN in Japan
Discover NordVPN in Japan: Unlock region-specific content and find cheaper flights. Safeguard online privacy with secure servers.
Pick of the Week: Mimosa, Ramune and Blood
ASH: There are some interesting releases this week, for sure, but I'm more inclined to nab newer volumes of ongoing series rather than any of the debuts. That…
Suzume Anime Review
“I return them to you!” Rating: 10/10 5 stars Disclaimer: spoilers ahead. Also, Daijin’s pronouns weren’t clear to me in the movie. It was assumed to be a…
Tadaima, Okaeri Episode 3 Review – Their Little Hero
The first source of conflict for our dear family arrives in the form of Hiromu’s father.
Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? – Episode 4 – Akira’s Embarrassing Secret
Episode impressions of Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? Episode 4 as Akira saves Shizuru and her friends from being consumed by mushrooms, they finally leave Higashi-Agano. However, Akira…
Our Boy Rudeus is Getting Married!
Mushoku Tensei S2 Ep 13 Review After going on hiatus for the fall and winter seasons, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is back with the second half of its sophomore…
Jonathan Joestar POP UP PARADE Figure Releases in October 2024
Good Smile Company's Jonathan Joestar POP UP PARADE figure is set to release in late October 2024. Pre-orders begin on April 23, 2024.
Muu no Hakugei 01 + 5 years of Inka
Episode 01: The White Whale Awakens! Happy 5th anniversary to Inka-Subs! Five years ago, Touge agreed to translate one episode of Galvion be...
#100.5 First Thoughts on Martial Master Asumi
Manga by Kawada Does this first chapter sting like a butterfly or float like a bee? David and Jordan give their first thoughts on Shonen Jump…
Will Tourists Flock Back to Noto Peninsula Amid Quake Recovery?
Tourism in Hokuriku took a heavy hit post-quake. Are tourists ready to return to the heavily hit Noto Peninsula?
Record of Grancrest War Episode 14: Death from On High and Public Negotiations
Record of Grancrest War Episode 14: The fall of Rossini in the previous episode has shown people that it's not a death sentence to back Theo.
Spy x Family CODE: White Movie Review
Hugely popular anime Spy x Family is going to hit cinemas in the UK and Ireland from Friday 26th April 2024. To find a screening near you ca...
UNLOCKED: Boruto 2.1 - Boruto (Again)
Oh god it keeps happening
Review: The Grimm Variations
We’ve waited four years for it, but it was worth every second. At one point we all wondered whether this had been cancelled, but after watching all six…
The Weekly Orbit [4/22/24]
This week; strange developments in Shuumatsu Train, a surprising and moody Precure episode, plus the premieres of The Grimm Variations and Unnamed Memory
The Grimm Variations, Mysterious Disappearances, Delicious in Dungeon, Girls Band Cry, Himitsu no AiPri
Queer and Feminist Perspectives on Japanese Popular Cultures Symposium & Rainbow Book Fair Event Reports
I know I have been a bit spotty this month, but today’s post is, in part, the explanation of why. ^_^ First, I participated with my co-presenter Willow…
One Piece Episode 1101 Review
One Piece Episode 1101 gave us some great Jinbe, Chopper, and S-Snake content that I didn't realize I needed until now.
King Kai Was Almost Very Different
Which alternate design is your favorite? Edited/Written by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark
Gushing over Magical Girls (Season One) – Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
Utena Hiragi is the biggest Magical Girl fan around. So, when a mysterious flying mascot approaches her and offers to make her dreams a reality, she jumps at…
TheOASG Podcast Episode 194: Yuri Put on Ice
Two anti-social geniuses talk Yuri on Ice being cancelled & what this says about MAPPA and the anime industry in the latest podcast episode!
Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Part 1 Anime Film Review
Part District 9 meets O Maidens in Your Savage Season, part grimdark deconstruction of Doraemon.
We Saw End of Evangelion in Theatres (Nobody Died!)
Fake Fans make for the worst gatekeepers and in this episode, we talk End of Evangelion. John, Nick, and Chad talk about their experience seeing End of Evangelion…
Neon Genesis Evangelion – Episode 18
We begin on an ominous cold open, as Unit 03 is transported from the remains of the US base to Japan, a grim specter lurking within the clouds.…
Doomsday Train #04 — Butt Shrooms
Two cities of plant people in one episode? Impressions: Back to mostly schtick, which is hard to say anything about because it's all so ephemeral and pointless,…
Episode 814, “Jamirokaku” (with KC Green & Cohen Edenfield)
Episode Credits Hosted by Zach , Ed , Steve …
Something Terrifying Just Happened
1. I live in an old apartment building. I heard the intercom on the door go off at 6:40 but The post Something Terrifying Just Happened first appeared…
Weekly Seasonal Anime Watches: Spring 2024 Week 3
I finally caught up with Captain Tsubasa Junior Youth Arc this weekend. I’m a little hesitant in putting it in with my seasonal recaps. It’s 29 episodes in…
And the Winner is. . .
Last week I asked my wonderful readers what anime should be my new series to review every week, and I’ve gotten a wonderful response! With an impressive 1/3…
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid (The Duke of Death and His Maid) Season 3 – 03
Walter sort of takes over this show whatever he does.
Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 02 (“Back to the Vaults” #Manga Review)
AstroNerdBoy reviews the OLD, CPM Manga license, "Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 02", which is an adaptation of the source novel.
A Tale of Two Alchemists, II: The Brotherhood of Everything
“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. We put all our trust in alchemy, but in the end…what is it?” In the episode “Rain of Sorrows”…
The Spring 2024 Manga Guide
The Manga Guide returns bigger than ever! Check back every day for reviews of manga and manhwa released from March to May!
[Demo Review] Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
Source: Steam By: Krow Smith | @coffeewithkrow During the first week of February 2024, Steam was having a celebration of upcoming games where they showcased hundreds of demos and many hours of...
[Analysis] Black Butler & Aestheticism
Source: Chapter 138 By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting To be honest, after completing my Master’s thesis on Oscar Wilde and aestheticism, I never thought I’d revisit the concept of aestheticism again…
[Commentary] Media Literacy: Dangers Of Romanticizing Other Cultures & Recognizing Soft Power
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting This is a topic that feels a little hypocritical to be writing considering the fact that our content seems to be all about romanticizing…
[Theory/Analysis] Musical Literacy Between US and Japan + [Review] Solo Leveling’s Album
Source: https://www.play-asia.com/solo-leveling-original-soundtrack/13/70gxob By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I participated in choir for close to six years, but despite that lengthy involvement, I...