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Writing For ANN
So hello everyone. I have not shared this here yet, but I have an article on Getter Robo on Anime News Network right now. You can read that…
The Imaginary Film Review
My review of The Imaginary is now up over on Anime News Network. Check it out!
Update | I’m Writing for Crunchyroll???
is this the real life? or is this just isekai?
The Imaginary Anime Film Review
Between reality, storybook worlds, and children's minds, this is a film overflowing with imagination—and it has the animation to match.
Writing Prompt: Do you watch anime with friends and/or family?
This is going to be a quick one, and a part of me is more interested in your answers than actually writing my own. So you could say…
Paul Chato’s Rules for Writing Manga?
I recently posted Paul Chato’s rules for writing sitcoms, which is an excellent discussion of the topic by someone who spent years in the trenches producing sitcoms. However,…
3 Tips for Writing Better Fan Fiction
Fan fiction lets you practice writing without the difficulties of inventing characters, worlds, and more. It helps you build writing confidence and experiment. It also helps you learn…
Paul Chato’s Rules for Writing a Sitcom
Canadian writer, comedian, and “Former Network Executive” Paul Chato recently released a video about how to write his favorite form of television – the Classic Sitcom. It’s …
Gaming’s Imaginary Audiences and Otome’s Real Demand
Demand? For my otome games? It’s more likely than you think. A Noisy Pixel article went up on May 17 with the headline “Koei Tecmo Interested in Bringing…
Missing Blogger Friends and Tips for Longevity?
After blogging for such a long time, five and a half years, you’ve seen a lot of things. The first one is your own blogging style and schedule…
‘Zom100’ Came Home for the Holidays!
Zom100: Bucket List of the Dead Eps. 10-12 Review It’s been three months since the last episode of Zom100 came out, thanks to delays with production from behind the scenes. Man…
My Home Hero – Murder for love
We’ll be changing up the format a little from now on, just know I still wish everyone well. Anyway, I’m a sucker for murder mysteries but what if…
My Writing Methods For My Novel Kumotawa Confluence
I completed the draft for my second novel, Kumotawa Confluence, last month. There wasn't a big celebration or fireworks - but there should b...
I'm Done writing Fairy Tail Reviews... for now.
An anime and manga blog, devoted to all kinds of amazing things from Japan. Reviews, articles, lists and more!
First Impressions for #Animexchange: Natsume’s Book of Friends
Giving my first impressions of Natsume’s book of friends, a series with a lot of charm, but a few problems.
Group Promoting Latin Characters for Japanese Writing Gives Up
Earlier this year, a group that aimed to replace the Japanese writing system with the Latin alphabet admitted defeat.
Writing Prompt: What’s your preferred length for an anime?
The answer here? It depends on the anime. Seems simple enough. But of course, that’s not very satisfying, so I’ll try my best to come up with an…
5 Tips For Breaking Into Niche Writing In 2020
It’s been difficult to find the motivation to blog. As quarantine wears on, my role as a primary caregiver has continued on as the most important and time-consuming…
Review: Studio Ponoc’s New ‘The Imaginary’ is Darkly Fantastical
Studio Ponoc, known as the "Ghibli Successor," is finally back with a new animated film. Can The Imaginary live up to its pedigree?
My Senpai is Annoying 07 (Best Friends For Life!)
AstroNerdBoy reviews My Senpai is Annoying 07. Futaba and Natsumi recall how they met and how their friendship grew over time.
Hello, friends!
I know that right now is kind of a scary time for many, so I wanted to take a moment to make a post of free resources that…
ULTRAMAN, Anne of Green Gables, Ghost in the Shell, Maison Ikkoku, Mashin Hero Wataru
Beast Tamer (Episode 13) – A Home for All
For saving Horizon from the demon and the corrupt lord, Rein was given a double promotion by the adventurers’ guild and a huge reward. They recommended he buy…
Home Is the Battlefield for the Young 86
No longer the person that place once knew, Paul's true and actual home is now very different: on the battlefield, with his comrades. And one-by-one, they all die…
Metaphor: ReFantazio Feels like Home for JRPG Players
. As much as I've enjoyed the sleek designs ATLUS is now known for, gameplay is more than just aesthetics. Thankfully, Metaphor breathes new life into the JPRG…
Review: Home Office Romance | A Meetcute for Introverts
From the creater of the popular manga Sweat and Soap, Home Office Romance is a cute one-shot romance about love during COVID.
100 Yen Shop Must Haves for Home Decor
Here’s our recommendation for the best 100 yen shop must haves for home decor. Buy them at Japan's Daiso, CanDo and Seria!
Life is hard for Otaku: Working From Home
I’m sure most of you out there are familiar with the outbreak on our hands as a world. Thanks to this many of us have found ourselves being…
Writing Prompt: Have you ever shilled for an anime studio?
I’ve got time to take a crack at another prompt, so let’s have at it.
Writing Prompt: Can a fandom ruin an anime for you?
One interesting phenomenon that has sprouted out of seemingly nowhere over the past decade or so is the creation of very specific “fandoms”. Does liking something automatically enroll…
What I am Watching and Writing About for Summer 2023
Welcome to Anime Rants. For Summer 2023, I will be watching nine series and writing episode reviews for them. However, the episode reviews won’t be every week, as…
Yuki Yuna is a Hero – I Fight for My Friends
One major question before starting this one. Is it possible to look at a series or a piece of media from more than what is on the cover?…
Harvest Moon Comes to Mobile Devices For The Frist Time – Home Sweet Home | Natsume Inc
Natsume Inc. announces Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home, the latest addition to the beloved video game series. Move back to your hometown and restore its glory in this…
Deaimon #01 — Home Sweets Home
At least they're not making it creepy. Impressions: Someone really needs to tell the artists that lighting is not just slapping a white polygon on cheeks. It…
Q2 2024 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
Crunchyroll is slowly getting back to the usual release layout that many UK fans had wanted, meanwhile Anime Limited provides A Place Further Than the Universe and more…
January 2023 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Crunchyroll starts the year of 2023 with a new Yu Yu Hakusho box set, a couple 2022 anime titles receiving a release, and Black Clover’s third season collection.
December 2022 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Crunchyroll wraps up the year with a few limited edition sets including fan favourites Mushoku Tensei and My Hero Academia.
April 2021 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Funimation skips the month, while Sentai offers another mix of re-releases and catalog sets.
Q2 2021 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
The second quarter of 2021 for UK anime! This batch currently offers a variety of new and delayed releases, with the likes of BOFURI, Paranoia Agent, PERSONA5, Violet…
March 2022 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Sentai offers more Crunchyroll anime, while Funimation slowly gets through their backlog with Dr. STONE Season 2 finally coming to Blu-ray.
Q3 2024 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
The Summer schedule for UK anime fans features most of Crunchyroll US’s plans including a few surprise titles, meanwhile Anime Limited are slowly revealing new collector’s sets like…
Q1 2023 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
2023 for the UK anime scene begins with another mixture of new and re-releases. Notable inclusions are Aria the Origination, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Liz and the Blue Bird,…
June 2022 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Crunchyroll takes over Funimation’s home video releases with a small amount, while Sentai offers another batch of new and re-releases.
Q3 2022 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
This Summer we have a mixture of classics of different genres, and some new titles released in recent years coming to Blu-ray from each distributor.
June 2023 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Another small month for Crunchyroll, while Sentai revealed theirs early once again bringing another mix of re-releases, new titles and also a premium edition for Haikyu!! TO THE…
Q3 2023 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
One Piece Film: RED, Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2, Non Non Biyori and more join the third quarter slate for UK anime home video.
August 2021 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
The August 2021 batch starts off with some more 2020 anime releases from Funimation including Kakushigoto and Fire Force Season 2.
May 2024 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Crunchyroll returns from their brief break with dozens of new releases including Mob Psycho 100 III and Konosuba’s Explosion spin-off series.
Q4 2024 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
Re:ZERO Season 2 makes its UK home video debut as well as other recent anime including Attack on Titan: Final Season’s Final Chapters, Hell’s Paradise, TONIKAWA and more.
June 2021 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases
Funimation offers another batch of 2020 anime titles for home video, while Sentai is taking their time.
Q3 2021 Solicitations for UK Anime Home Video Releases
This Summer we have many delayed releases but also some more new additions if things go to plan.