Reader’s Corner: In the Name of the Mermaid Princess (Vol. 1), Ima Koi (Vol. 8), and The Secret of Friendship

It was the day after Christmas and all through the dojo, a lonely echo resounded, so how about some shoujo? Yes, another Christmas has passed. We hope that you were able to embrace the incredible hope of the season, dear readers! And did you receive some gifts as well, maybe a manga volume or two?… Read More Reader’s Corner: In the Name of the Mermaid Princess (Vol. 1), Ima Koi (Vol. 8), and The Secret of Friendship

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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 12: War in the Pocket, Peace on Earth

Henry W. Longfellow, of The Song of Hiawatha fame, wrote Christmas Bells in 1863. The poem echoed the song of the angels on the very first Christmas: “Peace on Earth!” But it also reflected on the fact that the deadliest military conflict in American history, the Civil War, was at its peak. Longfellow’s poem was… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 12: War in the Pocket, Peace on Earth

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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 11: Further Than the Universe and Friendship with God

What is friendship? How do you know when you’re friends with someone? The Christmas episode of A Place Further than the Universe grapples with this deceptively complex topic as Yuzu’s insecurities and past hurts rise to the surface and threaten to cut her off from the other girls, just as they finally make it to… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 11: Further Than the Universe and Friendship with God

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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 10: Nagatoro, Senpai, and Seasonal Distractions

It’s December 24th, a day of romance for high schoolers in Japan. Even Senpai, who never likes to get his expectations too high, can’t help but dream of how Nagatoro would appreciate him gifting her a present today. He awakens to the harsh reality that he’s “gross” for thinking as much, but the gift he… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 10: Nagatoro, Senpai, and Seasonal Distractions

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