Researchers are worried about the future of paper products, including manga and toilet paper.
Jun 10, 2020 • Subscribe
More like this
The Ones Forced to be Free
What does it mean to be “born in the wrong era?” At a mismatch with the world, not allowed the pleasures of average life, is this a kind…
When Hobbies Use To Be Hobbies
In case you didn’t know, I consider this blog a hobby. I do it for fun. Just for fun. I don’t ever plan to have a carrier in…
When Hobbies Use To Be Hobbies
It seems that increasingly, we want to market, monetize or in some way commodify pretty much everything we do. It's a bit exhausting, no?
My Chat Forced Me To Read These Manga...
Manga recommendations from my live stream chat. My manga: https://mangadex.org/title/bd2146ff-c86b-41c9-bd2b-f02d253516de/devoro https://bato.to/series/164190/devoro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maskedasura Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/masked_asura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_masked_asura/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE%3D ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use'…
Survey: 1 in 4 Japanese Kids Can’t Use a Japanese-Style Squat Toilet
The times they are a-changin', with 26.7% of elementary school kids saying they can't use the old-style devices.
I'm not as interested in The Ancient Magus’ Bride as I used to be
Some head pats are more effective than others.
10 Odd Things To Be Reincarnated As In Isekai
In most isekai, you are reincarnated as the person that you are, or some form of human. As I am researching a ton of isekai for a project.…
Pieta In The Toilet (2015) review
Matsunaga delivers a beautiful and highly emotional experience that will leave no one unaffected.
Manga Heals the Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
Kugayama Reki does a fine job of creating a manga adaptation of author Kurokata’s 2014 light novel The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic. The story introduces three…
A Weebs Guide to Spending Valentine's Alone
Just because you’re flying your mech suit solo doesn’t mean you’ve gotta crash. It’s Valentine’s Day again, and for those who are in relationships. Great. But for the…
A Gift Guide for the Weebs in your life
So Star has already written a post on gifts inspired by Shoujo. She already showcased real, practical items to convey your feelings. But what if you wanted to…
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 11 – Doing What Needed to Be Done
As she lies on the ground beaten and bleeding, Suzune remembers that dark, rainy day when she and Kazuki were at school late. She hid her sad smiles…
Anime Like As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
After passing away, a Japanese salaryman finds himself reincarnated in another world as Ars, the first-born son of the Louvent family, a minor lord in the
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Parallel World Pharmacy, Re:Monster, Sweet Reincarnation, Tearmoon Empire
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World – Episode 1
Strap in, everyone, because we have a lot to unpack here.
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Review — C-
Isekai where the main character’s overpowered ability is evaluating other people’s talents.
154: There's Blood in the Toilet Now
The Blood Machine sprung a leak and now the toilet's full of blood. Twitter has been ruined as the boosted blue checks flood all popular posts with the…
In Praise of the Japanese Toilet Seat
When is a toilet more than a toilet? When it's a Japanese toilet seat. The straight poop on Japan's contributions to the art of elimination.
A New Manga Platform, A Look into the Future... as well as the past? | Today's Anime News
► Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/Arkada ► Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GlassReflection 00:00 - INTRO 00:20 - Kodansha announces "K Manga" digital service 05:07 - Thanks to Viewers Like You 05:39 - AnimeJapan's…
Japan Might Be Fishless In 2050 As Catch Declines To Lowest
Japan is known for its seafood. But for how long? Experts warn that the island nation could find itself fishless in the next three decades.
Conference paper “Making Use of Pre-existing Street Art Object Metadata” published
Last year I presented a paper at the goINDIGO symposium in Vienna, and the proceedings of that conference have now been published as an Open Access volume titled…
As The Demon Lord Is Forced To Join The Human World, He Becomes A Part-Time Worker
Anime title - beginning of the video #anime
Looking to the Future – Q1 2021 Check In
I suppose like most people when I started this blog, I wanted it as a place to air my feelings. And over the last two – three years,…
May The Force Five Be With You
Japanese animation, anime, cartoons, manga, 1960-1990, Tezuka, Miyazaki, Ishinomori, Matsumoto, Yamato, Gatchaman, Star Blazers, Captain Harlock
The Future is Always Obsolete: Ghost In the Shell Manga
Some months ago, I took a great number of hours and watched all the visual media (except for the recent VR Noh-inspired play, which I desperately want to…
There may yet be more
So it’s been a long time since I last visited this project. The short story, is my life’s more or less been turned upside down since I started,…
Toilet Kaiju
Deku takes to the sky, the Straw Hats stand together again, and Chris gets a stark reminder that Bakuman was actually pretty dumb. My Hero Academia 283 - 2:36Kaiju…
World Trigger, Ayakashi, Ayakashi Triangle, Black Clover, Chainsaw Man
Manga May: The Walking Cat
Welcome one and all to the most creative monthly feature you’ve ever heard of: Manga May. I’m taking the month of May to highlight three titles from manga…
Manga UK to rebrand as Funimation
Venerable UK anime brand to be retired in favour of new parent company's identity, social media idents to be moved over to existing Funimati...
The Eminence in Shadow – 25 – Nothing But Paper
When Alpha learns that they have some “guests” from the MCA in the form of the elite Clovers, she prepares to send Nu to “welcome” them. But Gamma…
Review: DANZI finds solidarity in pain
Self-described venting session it may be, Danzi is a funny and heartbreaking memoir that gave others the courage to tell their stories.
New Release Yuri Manga in May 2024
My Girlfriend's Not Here Today Vol. 1 Pent up and tired of her apathetic girlfriend, Asahina Yuni turns to an anonymous online account to let it all out.…
Magic Paper
On the international art of cutout animation.
I Was Forced To Read Blue Lock...
I had to read Blue Lock after losing a bet. ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for…
Totally Not Mark Forced To Fortnite Dance
Please enjoy Mark's pain. Edited/Masterminded 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
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic: The Manga Companion Volume 1 Review
One day after school, Usato ends up walking home with Suzune and Kazuki, president and vice-president of the student council respectively. Usato becomes fast friends with Kazuki, and…
Thoughts on Pacific Rim: Not as Revolutionary as Critics may want You to Believe
Edit: Due to my lack of free time, this has been sitting in my drafts for a rather long time. I’ve been slowly writing and editing it here…
Texas Anime Fans Without Electricity or Internet Forced to be Alone With Their Own Thoughts
The situation continues to be dire for the thousands of Texas otaku who have now entered their third straight day without critical utilities. Freezing temperatures and severe weather,…
Japan to Lead the Way in Singularity Dystopian Future
Looks like the inevitable robot invasion may be coming sooner rather than later. A Japanese private security company by the name of Secom has begun...
What platform do you use to read manga?
Most Kindle and BOOKWALKER. I primarily use Kindle for English texts since I prefer its interface, especially on mobile. BOOKWALKER, however, has easier access to Japanese editions, so…
Great Pretender – 13 – Same As They Used to Be
When a hungry Makoto finds a toffee tin in the fridge, Cynthia quickly snatches it away, declaring that the toffees aren’t on the menu. Back in the past,…
Re:Zero – Forced Romance
In typical Subaru fashion, he picks the worst time for expressing romantic feelings. In Episode 40 of Re:Zero we got an unexpected romantic moment from Subaru. We get…
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....
I May Be a Guild Receptionist
I May Be a Guild Receptionist is currently streaming on Crunchyroll on Fridays.....
Seeing the Future in Japanese
I was in The Japan Times with one of my favorite Bilingual page articles I’ve ever written: “Focus on sentence endings to ‘see the future’ in Japanese.” This…
Penguin Random House is Forced to Wave the White Flag
It wasn’t that long ago I provided an update on the Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster situation, but now there’s been a new development. The Would-Be…
Creative ways to spend with your weebs this holiday season
For those of you that have a special group of nerds in your life here are a few good ways to get you introverts to do something holiday-themed…
Manga May: Boys Run The Riot
Welcome back to again, the most creatively named monthly feature: Manga May. If you happened to have missed my first post for this be sure to check it…
How to Use a Ramen Ticket Machine in Japan
One of the greatest things about Japan is the country’s near-limitless ramen options. Here's how to use a ramen ticket machine in Japan.
Dishwasher Use Remains Low in Japan, Thanks To Sexism
Most kitchens in Japan remain too small to fit a dishwasher. Blame the male-dominated real estate industry, says one critic.
Azuki to Publish Manga Titles as eBooks
The good folks from digital manga subscription service Azuki have sent news that two of their exclusive manga series will be published as eB...