As an island breaks apart, with magna spewing from the earth and scorching the surface, two boys escape to the beach where they and other islanders are being evacuated. Meanwhile, one man faces the elements, deciding to take a last stand to stop the evil creating this catastrophe. Years later, one of those boys, Yanagi,… Read More First Impression: AYAKA
When your body is covered with tattoos that could get you expelled from your school, events that might be the norm for other students in Japan, like going to a communal bath or taking a swimming exam, can be a bit complicated. In episode one of Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, which animates chapters from the… Read More First Impression: Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
Polygon Pictures is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style with the release of the feature film sequel to its sci-fi fantasy, Kaina of the Great Snow Sea. The film, Star Sage, marks a satisfying ending to the tale of Kaina, the boy who lived above the icy canopy of the world; Ririha, the princess of… Read More Film Review: Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage
One of the things I really disliked about End of Evangelion is Misato’s final scene with Shinji. It’s awkward and weird and perhaps absolutely fitting with the series, but not with the actual role Misato has taken in the teenager’s life of the big sister. I think that idea of mentor figure and caretaker, though,… Read More Fanart Friday, Too: Standing by Shinji
It’s been absolutely sizzling here in Texas, where I live. It’s even been hot indoors as air conditioners work hard to keep up with us humans demanding, “more cool air!” It feels like the best way to actually cool off right now is in the pool! Power, the incorrigible little sister type from Chainsaw Man,… Read More Fanart Friday: Pool Power
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 25th! 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! Which NBA team will you be… Read More Doki Doki News: NBA x MHA, Rascal Hits Theaters, and Oshi no Ko S2!
It is the era of the shoguns, and a mysterious plague spreads through the land, killing off eight in every ten men. Within eighty years, the demography, labor practices, social norms, and political structures of Japan have transformed, and no one can remember the way things used to be. Men are protected from hard labor… Read More First Impression: Ooku: The Inner Chambers
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