Please know that I start this post with a very large sigh. Kao Dake Sensei was airing in the same time slot in 2021 as both Keita Hatsukoi and Kotodamasou, so I couldn’t watch it whi…
Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan
May 10, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
What I do for Snow Man – Sensei Sayonara (drama review)
There’s a fine line between dedication and stupidity, and I’m finally learning where that is for me. I am a fairly dedicated fan of Snow Man, all members…
Dacapo VTuber’s Face Reveal & The Complete Concert Drama
Curious about the drama that rocked Dacapo's VTuber concert? Read on to uncover the controversy and his intriguing face reveal!
Suspense in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: More Than Just A Pretty Face
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is rightly praised for its absurd and flamboyant presentation, from seemingly impossible poses to outrageous battle strategies to
Well that was a drama I guess – Ciguatera (drama review)
I think it would surprise most people that for the majority of my life, I never got the whole ‘be hype due to a single name in a…
The Girl Without A Face Review
TheOASG reviews tearontaron's manga involving a human and a yokai in a unique, loving relationship, since the yokai is a girl without a face!
Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san - Episode 2 - Shikimori Game Face
Shikimori refocused her effort to win a volleyball game after Izumi cheered for her. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san - Episode 2.
Manhwa Review | The Pain in My Neck by Face Park
Kim Sumin has not been feeling well. He’s sick constantly, to the point that he can barely leave his apartment, and has been forced to take a leave…
Series Review: Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
"You were...trying to make yourself taller, weren't you?" Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei is a funny kind of show. Naturally, I mean that in both s...
Sensei Hakusho
A manga about manga artist Yoshihiro Togashi told from the eyes of his former assistant Kunio Ajino. Continue reading →
Eromanga Sensei
A weeby, trashy, ecchi-themed siscon/lolicon show that’s actually good? Good animation, directing, and interesting dialogue for a terribly creepy fanservice plot. I’m still confused.
Eromanga Sensei
Eromanga Sensei is a 2017 Comedy Ecchi Drama anime series from one of the most beloved Japanese animation studios, A-1 Pictures. While seasoned anime veterans are well adverse…
A-Z Drama Challenge; Engine
I am finally back to this challenge. I got distracted what else can I say? Hopefully I’ll be a bit more consistent for the remainder of the year.…
A-Z Drama Challenge: xxxholic.
… I’ve talked at length about my rocky relationship with CLAMP before. I too am very surprised that 1) xxxholic. got a live action drama adaptation back in…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Quartet
Back to the challenge! I’ve made so much progress and I can only hope that I continue to keep making it until the end. This title is a…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Kakafukaka
Now this is a drama that I remember putting on my PTW specifically because there was a review here on Wordpress that I commented on saying I would.…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Pride
Pride. The drama that’s potentially an all time favorite of mine. Encapsulating some of my favorite things ever – ice hockey, early 2000’s JDrama aesthetics and techniques, an…
I"s Japanese Drama Review
I"s/Aizu/アイズ might not be the best Japanese drama but it's very entertaining if you like harem type plot. It also starred cute actresses so it's a huge plus.
Historical drama film review: Cromwell
I know I started that Hollow Crown watchthrough a while back that I’m only three films into, but I’ll try to justify covering this one in between, because it’s…
The Days (2023) [Drama Review]
The Days; or, Anatomy of a Disaster March 11th, 2011. What happened in those days after that fateful date? Japanese filmmakers are not ...
The Journalist (2022) [Drama Review]
The Journalist; or, Checks and Balances After seeing how Ms Matsuda strives to give a voice to the voiceless no matter how difficult it...
Anime Studio Challange: A-1 Pictures’… Eromanga-sensei! (Spoiler-free Review)
So we’ve come across what appears to be a pretty big anime studio… A-1 Pictures. Have any of you heard of this one? Anyways, after looking through so…
A Journey into Words: A Face to Face Chat w. Dr. Robert Campbell
Dr. Robert Campbell is a literary scholar specializing in the literature of Edo era Japan. Since 2017 Dr. Campbell has served as the Director-General of the
A-Z Drama Challenge: Dear Sister
After having taken a brief detour into KDramaland for my C entry (Coffee Prince for those curious), I am back in the game with JDramas with “Dear Sister”.…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Zettai Kareshi
I did it! I made it to the end of my list! At least for the dramas that I intended to review here on my blog. The fine…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Ossan’s Love
I had an online friend who was obsessed with this show when it was airing. They held it incredibly high regard and were constantly updating about it while…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Gakeppuchi Hotel
Might I have possibly… found my rhythm with this challenge? 11 months in? Perhaps. We’ll see how long this streak lasts, but it feels pretty darn good. As…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Utsukushii Kare
I have a tiny bit of explaining to do with this one too. Much like Tokyo Love Story (2020), Utsukushii Kare or My Beautiful Man is from 2021.…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 410: The Girl Without A Face
In this episode, Xan review a slice of life manga that involves yokai. Is it a great romance or is it boring? Well Sit back and find out…
A Pretty Important Update Video
Basically a video talking about the current and future plans for this channel Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedJoker0808?s=09 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/redjoker0808 #anime #bocchi #lycorisrecoil #bocchi_the_rock
Komi-san: Eyes without a face
Been a while Thought on adding a "Kept you waiting huh" quote from snake but felt too pretentious, and holly heck it's been a while "Where does the time…
About Sunday Night… (the drama review!)
As someone who is chronically on Instagram, I am overly up-to-date on what my favorite entertainment groups and actors are up to. Back in March/April, it was announced…
Mama wa Idol (1987) [Drama Review]
Mama wa Idol; or, Woman of the House It’s tough being a mother! Well, I guess we could say that Miho Nakayama went meta way before John...
The Silent Sea (2021) [Drama Review]
The Silent Sea; or, 2021: A Lunar Odyssey Not a damn thing works smoothly in this station. I have been looking forward to The Silent Se...
Zero – Ikkaku Senkin Game Drama Review
I don’t know if you guys know this already, but I am the type of drama watcher that I would … More Zero – Ikkaku Senkin Game Drama…
Doctor X 7 (2021) [Drama Review]
Doctor X 7; or, Michiko to the Rescue I can only save a patient who is in front of me. When I heard about the seventh series…
“We Married as a Job: New Year’s Special” J-Drama (Review)
Waaaaay back in 2018, I experienced my first Japanese drama, it being the 2016-released romance comedy Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu, or in English, We…
Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san- Shikimori not just a cutie Review
Hey hey it’s Star and I am passionate about this anime haha. I said it once and I’ll say it again, I love anime with representation. This time,…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Jimi ni Sugoi!
So… it’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted about my challenge. I promise it hasn’t been forgotten. I just ended up getting distracted as always. I really am…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Houno Tenkousei REBORN
Guess whose back again? It’s me, with another drama crossed off the list. This one being one of the truly more whacky titles consider that of all things;…
A-Z Drama Challenge: V no Arashi
I feel like if the past two years of working on this challenge have taught me anything it’s that fall is my season for drama watching. I always…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Tsuki ni Shizumu
Another one that landed on my list after retracing some of my favorite queens of Jpop – this time being none other than Ayumi Hamasaki. A legend in…
A-Z Drama Challenge: Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou
R, by the way wasn’t skipped. Just isn’t a JDrama so we continue on with S! Well, this is one of those titles you should really only be…
WindBreaker – A Korean drama about cycling youths
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
WindBreaker – A Korean drama about cycling youths
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
Pretty Boy Detective Club: The Pretty Boy in the Attic Review
Pretty Boy Detective Club: The Pretty Boy in the Attic is a volume that deserves to be stuffed in the attic and only brought out on occasion.
Can “Pretty” Really Carry a Series?
This is somewhat related to the issues raised in this post.
Episode 518: Durarara Sensei
This week on Anime Pulse things return to more of a normal, with a review of the second season of Durarara by Joseph and a review of Eromanga…
Kusanagi-sensei wa Tamesareteiru
Kusanagi-sensei wa Tamesareteiru. (草薙先生は試されている。, Kusanagi-sensei is Being Tested) Author: Yasuda Kōsuke First Published: 2017 Runs on: Twi4 (web manga, Seikaisha) Volumes: 2 (Ongoing) Yasuda Kōsuke…
RIP Miura Kentaro-sensei
06 May 2021, Rest in peace Miura Kentaro-sensei. I’m not the only one who cried and might continue to. Thank you so very much Miura-sensei. Thank you for…
Episode 48 – Shojo-sensei
We got a new episode out. We finish off the Courtesan of a Nation by talking about episode 261 of the Gintama anime. Halfway through the show we…