Doki Doki News: Laid-Back Camp S3, Activision-Microsoft Merger News, and the FTC Strikes Back

Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of July 9th! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, or SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes! Are you excited about camping fun… Read More Doki Doki News: Laid-Back Camp S3, Activision-Microsoft Merger News, and the FTC Strikes Back

07.14.202307.14.2023 StaffLeave a comment

Fanart Friday: My Kiss With Yamada at Lvl999

If the anime doesn’t return, I could definitely live with that ending. But the story between Akane and Yamada in manga form, at least, is far from over… ★ 【褪色の猫又汐沁】「 Kiss 」 ☆

07.14.202307.14.2023 Staff1 Comment

Film Review: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

How far would you go to make a wish come true? Rumor has it, Urashima Tunnel grants your heart’s desire, if only you can find it and if only you are willing to pay the toll, which is counted out in days and years rather than legal tender. You see, time moves differently inside that… Read More Film Review: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

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First Impression: Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence

Cecilia is a saint, and Lawrence is a pastor. I mean, what else were you expecting? It’s right there in the title. They work together at a small country church. She has a big crush on him, though he’s oblivious to it. While she can act very saintly around others, when it’s just her and… Read More First Impression: Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence

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Tangle x Cast 18: Hana Kimura, Akane Kurokawa, and Responding to Social Media Criticism

One of this year’s most stunning anime episodes featured Akane Kurokawa, a young actress character in Oshi no Ko, being torn to shreds on social media for slapping a castmate on a reality show and mirroring a real-life situation involving wrestler Hana Kimura. It brought up so many questions and thoughts for our team that… Read More Tangle x Cast 18: Hana Kimura, Akane Kurokawa, and Responding to Social Media Criticism

07.12.202307.16.2023 mikesgeekworld1 Comment

First Impression: Helck

It’s a difficult day for Lady Vermillio, a powerful fire sorceress with an administrative position in the Demon (Oni) Realm. After the death of Lord Demon Thor, the customary gladiatorial games were convened to appoint a worthy successor. A human hero, Helck—kind, muscular and good-natured—has taken advantage of the rules to participate and may become… Read More First Impression: Helck

07.11.202307.11.2023 Gaheret3 Comments

Reader’s Corner: Helck (Vol. 4), Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 3), and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Nightingale

In this week’s Reader’s Corner, we continue to press forward with later volumes of a number of manga and light novels. Haven’t yet tried them out? Not to fear, as our largely spoiler-free reviews will give you a taste of things to come! But we do also take a bite of a couple of new… Read More Reader’s Corner: Helck (Vol. 4), Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 3), and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Nightingale

07.11.202307.11.2023 Staff12 Comments

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