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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,…
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…
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…
Leafy Lift: Thiefs in Japan Steal Thousands of Cabbages
Somehow, someone managed to steal 1,2000 cabbages out from under a farmer's nose in Ibaraki. It's not an isolated case, either.
Pick of the Week: Pretty and Haunting Faces
SEAN: Obviously my pick this week would be Short Game: Mitsuru Adachi’s Baseball Short Story Collection, except we know that Amazon date is wrong. So instead I will…
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…
“Wasteful”: Japanese Schools Dump Thousands of Meals to Avoid “Celebrating” Tsunami
Two people complained about serving an "auspicious" food on the anniversary of one of Japan's worst modern disasters.
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…
Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 1
By Syuu and Nanna Fujimi. Released in Japan as “Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria” by MF Books. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andria McKnight.…
Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 2
By Syuu and Nanna Fujimi. Released in Japan as “Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria” by MF Books. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andria McKnight.…
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…
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.…
Plus-Sized Elf, Regular-Sized CHAD
Plus-Sized Elf provides us with one of our biggest #anime Chad videos yet. Grab some McDonald's fries and your thiccest elf girl body pillow, it's time to dig…
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 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,…
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…
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 Elusive Samurai #01 — The Many Faces of Shounen Comedy and Tragedy
Okay, there's only actually one. Impressions: It's unusual to actually see production issues in this day and age. Most studios just… don't animate things now. But if any…
"Japanese in Anime Isn't Regular Japanese" #learnjapanese
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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…
Stark Faces His Fears
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End shows us a godly courage
weird & kinda scary anime on VHS (and some regular & beloved ones too)
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MAYONAKA PUNCH Episode 8: New Faces and Fumbling Collaborations
This week's Mayonaka Punch episode was a wild ride through the Tsuma Fes. We got new faces, unexpected challenges, and a Masaki punch that'll leave you breathless. Dive…
Ippudo Instant Ramen Kit Regular (Mild Heat) Review
I saw these packages of Ippudo Ramen Kits at T&T Market. I'm pretty sure they were brought in a part of the build-up to Asian/Chinese New Ye...
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…
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.
Ani-Gamers Book Club #23 – Victoria of Many Faces
We are back at it again with the light novels in this fifth episode of AGBC Part V: The Reading Experience. This time, we’re reading Victoria of Many…
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...
The White Sage and Dark Priest #01 — Girl Makes Faces
Lotta creativity went into this one. Impressions: And here's the last new show of the season, a 4-panel comic adaptation of a girl making silly faces that…
Dragon Ball Faces Are Confusing
Anatomically accurate Goku is not real, and cannot hurt you. 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
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…
Heartbreaking: Thousands of Body Pillows Not to Arrive in Time to Provide Companionship for the Holidays
Body pillows, especially those featuring anime characters, are the latest item to feel the pinch as unprecedented consumer demand and the ongoing pandemic continues to stress existing supply…
Regular Highschool Boy Joins An All Girls School And Proves His Strength | Anime Recap
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Daughter of A Thousand Faces Season 2 Premieres on Tapas
"Daughter of A Thousand Faces" by Eisner-nominated creator Velinxi returns to Tapas for Season 2 on Dec. 20, with new episodes every Friday.
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…
Yakuza Fiancé #01 — Putting on Faces
How has this girl survived so far exactly? Impressions: The last of the human trafficking shows for Monday, and certainly one that thinks it's a lot funnier than…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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!
We must dispell this myth, for the good of mankind. 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
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…
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…
Victoria of Many Faces Volume 1 Light Novel Review (Spoiler‑Free)
While Victoria of Many Faces sounds really interesting on paper, its execution leaves much to be desired.