It’s been 17 years since Takafumi’s uncle fell into a coma. The family has split over whether or not to continue to care for him, so when he awakens unexpectedly in 2017, it falls to Takafumi to tend to him. The young man is already struggling to make ends meet though and is ready to… Read More First Impression: Uncle from Another World
Fantasy romance and the modern kind take center stage in Reader’s Corner this week, as we dive into light novels and manga that revolve around love, some with sweeter tones and some more biting and fun. But it wouldn’t be a column without some sort of isekai, so we’ve got that, too, as well as… Read More Reader’s Corner: Fly Me to the Moon (Vol. 11), A Sign of Affection (Vol. 5), and Magical Explorer (Vol. 1)
Welcome to BtT’s Summer of Slice of Life! This is the series where we’ll be celebrating all the things we love about SoL and the ways it soothes the soul, deepens our faith, and models for us the beauty of life and community on this planet we call home. And, in keeping with the relaxed,… Read More Summer of SoL: Is Escapism Unhealthy? A Christian Perspective (Series Launch)
Here comes the [sweet, hard-working, beautiful, slightly clueless, and incredibly deadly] bride… ★ 【ASK】「 Bride 」 ☆
A happy early birthday (July 20), Fuko-chan. We hope your special day is full of stars… ★ 【宇圍】「 前日 」 ☆
An intro with awesome music reminds us of the backstory: Demon King Satan tried to conquer the fantasy world of Ente Isla, was defeated by the hero Emilia, and fled through a portal to another world—ours. In the present, a mysterious woman enters the demon king’s abandoned castle to…extract a bubble of light from a… Read More First Impression: The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Season 2
The mission to restore the whole of humanity from their stone stockades continues in the Kingdom of Science led by high school whiz kid Senku Ishigami and the citizens of Ishigami Villiage. In order to proceed across the high seas, our group of spunky scientists decides to build a giant vessel capable of surviving the… Read More Review: Dr. Stone Special Episode – Ryusui
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