The Gospel in Liar Game, Part I: Nao & Growing in Faith

Maybe it’s the slightly old-fashioned character designs that are not stereotypically kawaii, or the slightly plain production; or maybe it’s the protagonist, Nao, who dithers about rather fretfully through the first few episodes. Whatever the reason, Madhouse’s high-stakes strategy game series, Liar Game, is flying under the radar this season with anime fans. But sometimes,… Read More The Gospel in Liar Game, Part I: Nao & Growing in Faith

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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 8: Right As Daisy

While the two parts of each episode of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You don’t always align thematically, they do with episode eight. Each presents two stories about connections with memory—one about a lost object and the other about the show’s favorite addiction. Let’s jump in! The Shift Yamada realizes that she’s misplaced the pocket… Read More Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 8: Right As Daisy

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Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 20), Shinobi Undercover (Vol. 2), and Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

The latest Reader’s Corner brings together a fun mix of returning favorites and intriguing new reads. We’ve got ninjas, aliens, romance, saints, princes, and even a terrifying little black cat—plus a fascinating look at the craft of creating manga villains. Whether you’re catching up with a long-running series or looking for something new to add… Read More Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 20), Shinobi Undercover (Vol. 2), and Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 7: Raises, Ghosts, and Blushing

We’re back, baby! Well, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You never left for some of you, but for those of us who watched all the mini-episodes when they debuted early, we’ve been waiting for new material ever since. And finally, episode seven starts the all-new content—and with it, a series of posts giving brief impressions… Read More Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 7: Raises, Ghosts, and Blushing

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Reader’s Corner: Half is More (Vol. 1), The Bubble Love of the Mermaid (Vol. 1), and Almark (Vol. 3)

It’s another trip to the Reader’s Corner, where we’ve got a little something for every kind of reader! This time around, we’re diving into magical mysteries, undercover ninjas, heroic adventures, complicated romances, idol drama, and a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be mixed-race in Japan. Scroll below to read our recommendation—and a few… Read More Reader’s Corner: Half is More (Vol. 1), The Bubble Love of the Mermaid (Vol. 1), and Almark (Vol. 3)

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