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Regular As “Clockwork”
Steampunk is a term that confuses me. I mean, I think I know what it is, but I cannot always be certain of it. I bring this up,…
12 Faces of 2011
Between watching the new season of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic, blasting Black Country Communion late at night to stay awake, and the usual end-of-semester scramble, the…
Tokyo Stroll Supplement: Regular Events and Festivals
A friend and I were talking a week or so ago about how handy it would be to have a list of recurring event dates in Tokyo for…
The Regular, Transformative Friendships of Aqua Hoshino
Halfway through episode eight of Oshi no Ko, Aqua makes an awful decision: he will become involved romantically with Akane and manipulate her for his own ends. It’s…
THE DIFFERENT FACES OF KANEKI KEN
BLACK HAIRED KANEKI The Kaneki we are introduced to. As well as the one that becomes a Half-Ghoul. This Kaneki oozes the shy guy persona. Soft-spoken, meek, as…
The Many Faces of Sonny Chiba
Japanese martial arts star Sonny Chiba died last year at the age of 82 and I finally got around to a pile of Chiba discs in my collection…
Faces to a name: Milos and Redline.
After seeing the making-of featurette for FMA: Milos, I got the idea of posting pics of the staff involved. I also took some pics of the Redline staff…
Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, Redline
In the Land of Leadale #01 — Silly Faces and Status Screens
Please don't yell at me, opening song. Impressions: Going straight into cacophonic screaming as the opening notes of your opening is certainly a choice. And like most…
The Many Faces of the Magical Girl: A Breakdown of Types and Subgenres
If you ask the average nerd what a magical girl is, the default response might be to point to the ‘90s animated adaptation of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.…
Princess Connect #24 — The Faces of Evil
Might as well have called this "24 minutes of fourteen sick." Impressions: After Bisco's godawful penultimate episode, I was in a pretty annoyed mood, but how can you…
Man of Many Faces Raspberry Ginger Rendezvous
For Man of Many Faces, we wanted something light and fun, but also inspired by the lavish lifestyles of the characters.
The Many Faces of Chika (Japan, 2005)
Rowena Santos Aquino reviews Kazuo Hara's drama The Many Faces of Chika.
THE DIFFERENT FACES OF KANEKI KEN #2
THE BLACK REAPER Perhaps, one of Kaneki’s most unfiltered personas, Black Reaper Kaneki was a direct result of Haise remembering everything about his past. This Kaneki was unhinged,…
Planning My Tokyo 2022 Trip Highlights and Attractions (for Anime and Regular Tourists)
Tokyo is a megacity that is constantly changing. Old attractions go away, new attractions arrive, and even the vibe of the place is in flux...
Nissin Cup Noodle Cup-less Camping Ramen - Chikin and Regular Shoyu
Nissin Japan has a line of Cup Noodle instant ramen products without the cup, so they are cup-less! They are pretty much just like your re...
The many faces of Hanako Honda (Asobi Asobase)
I feel like Asobi Asobase deserves more love! It’s easily one of the best comedy anime/manga out there. And because Hanako is my favorite character, I decided to…
Faces of Anne (แอน, Kongdej Jaturanrasmee & Rasiguet Sookkarn, 2022)
A young woman attempts to reconstruct a sense of self while trapped in a mysterious hotel in Kongdej Jaturanrasmee & Rasiguet Sookkarn existential slasher.
The Daughter of Twenty Faces (Nijū Mensō no Musume)
The Daughter of Twenty Faces (Nijū Mensō no Musume) 2008 This (loose?) adaptation of Edogawa Ranpo’s ‘Kogoro Akechi’ detective stories really becomes two different shows for me, with…
Episode 4: Man of Many Faces – A Midnight Snack
If you were tired of blood and gore, you’re in luck! This week Lucy and Robin dig into sweet ruminations on love, the worth of a man, and…
Opening Act #01 — Silly Faces
Their normal faces are pretty bizarre too. Impressions: You'd think that a show about aspiring comediennes would try to be a bit more funny. Or maybe it…
When a Cat Faces West and Reincarnated as a Sword
The White Sox went into last week needing a sweep of the Cleveland Guardians to win the...
When a Cat Faces West and Reincarnated as a Sword
The White Sox went into last week needing a sweep of the Cleveland Guardians to win the...
Regular Highschool Boy Joins An All Girls School And Proves His Strength | Anime Recap
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Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 3: Fruity Hardships and New Faces
When we last left our heroines they were booked as an opening act for a popular idol group plus the preview showed the soon to be fifth member…
Loner Rock! #01 — Girls Make Faces
I wish the one creative dude/dudette on staff was in charge. Impressions: This show almost has its moments. There's clearly someone on staff who wants to go…
Platinum End #01 — Very Silly Faces
Made for internet memes. Sakugan (previously known as Sacks and Guns) also started actually airing today, so I bumped the episode 1 premiere up to most recent. It's…
Anime Faces: VTuber vs. Horror Games
Horror games are a staple of the Youtuber. Between the sense of anticipation and the payoff of screams of terror, it’s been a classic stepping stone for many…
Komi Can’t Communicate #03 — Porn Faces
It's been a long morning. Impressions: If you've been following my writing for any length of time, you know how I feel about screaming as a form…
Healer Girls #02 — Angry Stupid Faces
What a mix on the formula. Onipan!'s turned out to be a somewhat odd duck. It's five 4 minute shorts aired each weekday plus a 'full episode' compilation.…
Review: Faces in the Crowd (2023)
Faces in the Crowd 暴风 China, 2023, colour, 2.35:1, 101 mins. Director: Chen Jiashang 陈嘉上 [Gordon Chan]. Rating: 5/10. Wang Qianyuan’s playing elevates this standard KMT vs CCP…
Dungeon Sweatshop #03 — Poorly Drawn Faces
At least her chest didn't boing every time there was a close-up. Fena finally got an airdate, August 14th, seemingly both subbed and dubbed simultaneously. Well, whatever.…
DB Faces Arent All The Same!
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Assault Lily Bouquet – Episode 11 – Yuyu Faces the Specters of Misuzu
Episode impressions of Assault Lily Bouquet Episode 11 as Yuyu came by to Misuzu’s grave with Riri, she sees specter of Misuzu. This causes her to act strangely…
Uma Musume 3 – Episode 5 – Kitasan Meets and Faces Her Rival, Again
Episode impressions of Uma Musume 3 Episode 5 as Kitasan has done a lot of training so that she can win those G1 races, her rival, Duramente, is…
Chiba Film Festival Regular Screening Vol.1 (January 22nd): “In the Distance” and “Haruhara-san’s Recorder”
Details on Chiba Film Festival Regular Screening Vol.1 (January 22nd): “In the Distance” and “Haruhara-san’s Recorder”
Spy x Family #06 — Children Make Faces
Why do people even keep making children anyway. They're awful. Impressions: The more focus there is on the kid, the more I find myself checking out, especially…
Ep 63: 20 Faces Steals The World
In this, the 63rd episode of this enlightening podcast, Xan and Bell-Chan review a romantic and heart stealing Clamp Manga, "Man Of Many Faces" ----more---- While it is a…
When A Cat Faces West Volume 1
Dad Needs To Talk reviews When A Cat Faces West Volume 1 by Yuki Urushibara who is also known for the anime/manga Mushi-Shi
Cuckoo’s Fiancee #01 — Faces You Can Hear
I'm already exhausted by this show. Impressions: I feel like this might be an "old man yells at kids" kind of post, but I'll try to restrain…
The Mismatched Witches #01 — Girls Make Faces
Loudly. And with plenty of boobing. Impressions: I was past ready to be done with this episode 15 minutes in when it attempted to make a mountain…
Manga on Kindle Faces an Unlimited Problem
While taking down legit manga on Kindle, Amazon allows illegal ones on their service, & Krystallina touches on that in this week's column.
Isekai Ojisan - Episode 7 - Elf Makes Faces
Elf makes adorable faces as she tries to make her toes pick up a necklace. It's her morning exercise. Isekai Ojisan - Episode 7
Villains Drive #09 — Silly Faces, Silly Voices
Not how you do horror, Japan. Impressions: Another tremendously weird and yet mostly really boring episode spent almost entirely listening to talking heads. Pinky made one random…
Amazon Once Again Faces a Prime Challenge
Walmart has rolled out a new change in Walmart+, so Krystallina wonders in this week's column if this is a challenge to Amazon Prime.
Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu - Episode 11 - Saku Faces Scale and Yukichi
Saku has been eating too well lately, so she has to face disapproval from the weight scale and Yukichi. Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu - Episode 11
Reader’s Corner: Cat + Gamer, The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, and When a Cat Faces West
Reader's Corner: Modern Villainess, Cat + Gamer, and The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady via @JeskaiAngel @MDMRN @laura_a_grace @thetangles
Silly Faces Rock! #08 — Extra Dramatic Weather Patterns
Weird how it cleared right up like that. I didn't skip Mega Moose yesterday, it was simply off again for more production delays. Maybe I will be…
Mou Ippon – Episode 4 – Himura Faces Her Rival
Episode impressions of Mou Ippon Episode 4 as , the tournament qualifiers have begun. Will Himura be able to defeat her rival, Erika, again? Also, you might wonder…
When a Cat Faces West Volume 1 Review
When a Cat Faces West is a lovely, quiet series about supernatural happenings and the myriad ways that they can be both harmless and deeply unsettling.
VTuber Face Reveal | 12 Famous VTubers’ Faces Revealed
We have listed 12 VTubers that revealed their faces, but do they look like their VTuber character? Let's find out.