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Backlog Busting – My February 2023 Watches
You know, it really feels great being able to just watch through shows on my backlog without worrying about keeping up with seasonal shows as well all the…
Backlog Busting – Kamisama Kiss
I’m not entirely sure why on a blog called “The Backloggers” it’s taken us a good five years or so to get a post series going about chipping…
January 2023 Backlog Books
Here's the books on my backlog that I finished in January 2023!


February 2023 Backlog Books
Time for another backlog round! I tried out a new-to-me series, a stand-alone volume, and two series that I know from their anime adaptations.


March 2023 Backlog Books
Let the backlogging continue! This month I finished a series and tried out two more titles that I know from their anime adaptations.


My Favorite YouTube Videos of January 2023
As someone who loves YouTube, I occasionally stumble across videos that impress me so much, that I had to give them a like. These are my favorite videos…


January 2023 Monthly Favorites
Welcome to the first installment of the Monthly Favorites! It’s now a whole month into 2023 – amazing. As always, I have a big ol’ collection of posts…
January 2023 Q&A
Nik & Quinn get to answers some of your long awaited questions such as: what manga arc would make a musical out of, who they think their cohost…


Secondary Findings January 2023
Sharing some of my favorite things from the last few months.


January 2023 Manga Review
Brought to you by an infinite supply of Pon de Ringu.


Here Lies My Hopes and Dreams for My Blog – January 2023 Edition
Some site announcements.


My Journal, Page 36, 26 January 2023 – Death Come True
We play as a young man, Makoto Karaki, who wakes up in a hotel room with no memory of his identity or his past. This could be easily…


Currently playing (Neon White, my entire Steam backlog)
It’s been a while since I wrote about any games here, but I haven’t been idle on that front. There’s one game I’m nearly done with and will…


Box Art Extravaganza: January 2023
Years may change, but our tendencies to spend our time and resources on plastic model kits never change, well I mean it can, but you get the idea.…


Author Journey (January 30, 2023)
Last week, my new weekly goal-setting routine was given its first real-life test. I knew it wasn’t going to be smooth sailing forever. So, how did it hold…


Author Journey (January 2, 2023)
Happy New Year! Now, get back to work… Well, by work I mean that thing that you’ve been putting off for too long. It’s a new year so…


Author Journey (January 16, 2023)
I was full of excitement for the New Year that it never occurred to me that it might be just like the last one… There were some post-vacation…


Author Journey (January 23, 2023)
Despite being really busy with the day job, adding some structure to my week was incredibly useful. So, did the new weekly goal process work or is it…
[Editorials Update] January-April 2023
Hello and welcome. It has been a while since my last batch of editorials. The delay was mainly caused by the fact that I have been too busy…


Clearing My Anime Backlog: My 31-Day Anime March Madness Challenge
My anime backlog is out of control, so this March, I’m tackling 31 unfinished series in 31 days! It’s all part of the Anime March Madness Challenge 2025—a…
A Sign of Affection, Chained Soldier, Nina the Starry Bride, No Longer Allowed in Another World, Record of Lodoss War


Burn that Backlog!
Inspired by this Mashable article.


I'll Never Finish My Anime Backlog...and that's ok
In today's video I discuss my anime plan-to-watch list and my methods for adding and watching anime from it. I take a different approach to my backlog than…


TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: January 8 – January 14, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…


TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: January 15 – January 21, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…


TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: January 1 – January 7, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…
Blue Exorcist, DAN DA DAN, Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Mission: Yozakura Family


Idol Watch #20: January/February 2023
Rounding up the best idol songs from the past two months, featuring pinponpanpon, COMIQ ON, RYUTist and more, plus a deep dive into the composer behind FRUIT ZIPPER's…


Game of the Month: January 2023
New year, new month, still same old game of the month posts. My first one of 2023 will be featuring a couple of honourable mentions before the main…
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January 2023 Manga Review Part 2
Titles: Mieda Sensei, Fool Night, Glitch, Toratsugumi, Kemuri to hachi, Kotonakare, Toge Oni


Kio Shimoku Twitter Highlights January 2023
In amazing news for people who run blogs called Ogiue Maniax, Kio actually retweeted one of my blog posts this month! He also drew a bunch of Year…


Otaku Collection Haul for January 2023
This month’s haul doesn’t cover any books, but we do have a batch of 2022 orders emerging throughout the weeks, plus another batch of Asian films and more…


Kio Shimoku Twitter Highlights January 2023
In amazing news for people who run blogs called Ogiue Maniax, Kio actually retweeted one of my blog posts this month! He also drew a bunch of Year…


Is Anime Busting Out of Nexflix Jail?
In this week's Please Save My Money, Krystallina takes a look at Netflix potentially changing its anime streaming business due to recent announcements.


MY BACKLOG WILL NEVER END (So just recommend me things!)
Trying something a little different: hit me with a pitch of something you think I should check out, becuase you think I'd like it or find it interesting! Start/End/Break…


The Anime Backlog - Gunbuster
We're checking out Gainax's 1988 hit for the very first time! Hideaki Anno made his big directorial debut and with it, history.


The Anime Backlog - Symphogear
After over 10 years, Lynzee tries out Symphogear but like a song played off-key, she can't quite connect with its incongruent elements.


My Journal, Page 33, 5 January 2023 – Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
We play as Zack Fair, a young member of the SOLDIER group, who is sent to a place called Wutai by his employer, Shinra, to aid his colleagues…


New Manga Series Debuting in January 2023
Check out the list of new manga titles debuting in January 2023. While it is, understandably, a bit of a slow month for new titles there are still…


January 2023 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The January 2023 manga, light novels, & book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Azuki, & Irodori Comics!


D&A’s Checkpoint Check-In (January 2023)!
Hey guys. Well, January 2023 is pretty much over at this point, and many are wondering what will become of the future of D&A. In our earlier post…


Weekly Picks – Kyoukai Giga Kill: Valvrave busting monogatari!
Weekly Picks, week 4, this week a little more than the normal 3 that are usually mentioned here, mainly some shows worth talking about bits and parts and…
Valvrave the Liberator, Valvrave the Liberator 2, Beyond the Boundary, Little Busters!, Little Busters! Refrain


COMIC ZIN Weekly Manga Sales Ranking via Natalie: January 1 – January 7, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the amazing…


The Anime Backlog - Millenium Actress
This Satoshi Kon film is as timeless as its leading lady.


The Anime Backlog - Hellsing Ultimate
Lynzee slays the Nosferatu Arucard, but isn't sure if she enjoyed the experience.
The Anime Backlog - Alien 9
Lynzee dusts off an old DVD and discovers an OAV full of gory action sequences and 12-year-old girls frequently crying for their mommies.


The Anime Backlog - Robot Carnival
This is a perfect film.


The Anime Backlog - Princess Tutu
Lynzee takes on one of the esteemed magical girl classics to see if this is a real fairy tale or a shadowplay.


The Anime Backlog - Macross Plus
With only hazy memories from a satellite TV airing in the '90s, Lynzee takes her first full foray into Macross.


Top 10 Anime Episodes of Winter 2023 (January)
I’ve only watched 4 shows this month, so I’ve only seen 10 episodes of anime total this month. I’m updating this list at the end of February, so…


RABBIT!: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for January 2023
Yesterday, I watched the Hololive COUNTDOWN LIVE 2022▷2023. It involved 3D concert performances by a variety of members including two of my faves, the currently COVID-stricken Haachama and…