What makes us human? It’s a question science fiction* has long explored, particularly through stories about robots and artificial intelligence. The new film Klara and the Sun, based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro, offers an intriguing take on the subject. Unfortunately, while the movie has some lovely moments and compelling ideas,… Read More Film Review: Klara and the Sun
Scenes from Awajima continues its understated and melancholic—if subtly optimistic—stories of the young women who attended Awajima Revue School with three new tales in its third volume. As with the previous volumes, these are stories less concerned with grand drama (a surprise—considering the setting—but not a surprise, considering the author) than with the complicated emotions… Read More Review: Scenes from Awajima, Vol. 3
Sung-Woon, AKA “Nebula,” is the #1-ranked player of Lost World, a fantasy Civilization-style video game. After obtaining all of the achievements in the game, he receives an invitation to try out the “real” game. Intrigued, he accepts and finds himself transported with several dozen other players into the actual universe of Lost World—as gods. The… Read More Review: Nebula’s Civilization, Manhwa Chs. 1-67
George Lucas once explained that the second act of a series is about putting the characters, who are now established, in the worst situation possible (ex. Luke loses a hand, Han is frozen in carbonite). In volume seven of Your Forma, it feels exactly like we’re in that middle act—everything is going to hell, and… Read More Review: Your Forma, Vol. 7
Our lovely little series about two cutie smokers concludes with a work trip, reflections, and maybe an inch or two closer in the distance between Sasaki and Tamaya. The Shift Something’s up with Sasaki. He’s usually clueless, of course, but he’s taking it to another level—forgetting things and walking into a pole (twice!). Tamaya also… Read More Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 12 (Finale): So, What Is She to You?
Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions! Fall 2026 is taking its sweet time getting started. A handful of anime will arrive before the end of September, but the season really begins to hit its stride on September 30, when the autumn schedule starts filling… Read More Fall 2026 Anime First Impressions
The end of the year is nigh, and that means subtle Japanese greetings packed full of (possibly) romantic meaning, returning home and visiting shrines, and of course, smoking behind the supermarket with you. Onto the new year’s goodness in episode 11! The Shift With only a few days left in the year, Sasaki is given… Read More Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 11: Stay Freaky, Sasaki, and Happy New Year!
Write a little story. See it come to life! Our November writing contest’s winning entry will feature Myu’s artwork and Amanda Gish’s voice acting. No drawing skills needed!
Join our Discord and visit #november-writing-contest for details. Deadline: November 30.