The first day of the second term is about to begin for Tomozaki and the rest of his crew, which means new goals given by Hinami as he continues to play this game of life. And so, the second season of Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki begins with Tomozaki having progressed through the game quite a lot;… Read More First Impression: Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage
Happy 2024! Let us help you welcome you to the new year with a plethora of manga, manhwa, graphic novel, and light novel reviews, including those for a few key series we highly recommend! Amy’s Big Brother • Dark Moon: The Blood Altar (Vol. 1) • I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became… Read More Reader’s Corner: The Remarried Empress (Vol. 5), Tearmoon Empire (Vol. 3), and Marriage Toxin (Vol. 1)
For many fans of a certain age, Steve Blum is more than just a prolific voice actor; he’s the very voice of their childhood and adolescence. As the actor behind some of anime’s most memorable heroes (Spike Spiegel), villains (Orochimaru), and personalities in-between (Zabuza), as well as Toonami itself (T.O.M.) and notable characters in other… Read More Voice Actor Steve Blum on AI in Voiceover, Connecting with Spike, and the Value of Vulnerability
These illustrations, setting the Holy Quintet against flowers, feel wholly appropriate. The Madoka Magica girls are colorful, fierce, beautiful, and strong, but fragile, too—and some only lasting a season. ★ 【Matcha_】 「 ❀❀❀ 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission
I could use a Pokemon series that was aimed at maybe a little older age group, with some cool graphics similar to the art by Neg below. What do you think? ★ 【Neg】 「 RED 」 ☆
The winter anime season begins just as the new year does, getting into high gear starting on January 3rd—and we’ve got you covered for the approximately 40 anime series this coming season. You heard that right—40! More on that below, but first, let me just say that our crew is excited to preview these shows… Read More Winter 2024 Anime First Impressions
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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