A Tale of Two Alchemists, I: FMA (2003) and Existential Technology

Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist, has the inscription “Don’t forget 3.Oct.11” carved inside his silver pocket watch, the symbol of his office. It is a memorial of the day a new life opened up before the maimed Elric brothers—one of alchemy, detective work and military service. And if we had silver pocket watches at BtT, mine might say: “Don’t forget FMA:B”.  Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was my doorway into anime,… Read More A Tale of Two Alchemists, I: FMA (2003) and Existential Technology

Doki Doki News: Kaiju No. 8 on X, A-Kon Postponed, and New Io Sakisaka

Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of February 11th! Check out the latest episode in our player below! Bummed out about A-Kon being delayed? Will you be watching Kaiju No. 8 on X this spring? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe… Read More Doki Doki News: Kaiju No. 8 on X, A-Kon Postponed, and New Io Sakisaka

Reader’s Corner: Kowloon Generic Romance (Vol. 6), A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom (Vol. 3), and Uncle from Another World (Vol. 9)

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and our reviewers at Reader’s Corner have reviews of romantic volumes prepared just for the occasion! Like a story about a clone who falls in love with the former fiancé of her now-deceased progenitor. Hmm…well what about a brother who is starting to fall for his new stepsister? Wait. Is that… Read More Reader’s Corner: Kowloon Generic Romance (Vol. 6), A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom (Vol. 3), and Uncle from Another World (Vol. 9)