Reader’s Corner: Fly Me to the Moon Vol. 9, Zom 100 Vol. 5, and I Had That Same Dream Yesterday

Came the Mirror & Other Tales What a treasure of a collection! If you’re a fan of Rumiko Takahashi like I am (read through any of my reviews of Maison Ikkoku to see why she’s so special), Came the Mirror & Other Tales will captivate and titillate you—then again, the most diehard fans may have… Read More Reader’s Corner: Fly Me to the Moon Vol. 9, Zom 100 Vol. 5, and I Had That Same Dream Yesterday

02.08.202202.07.2022 Staff10 Comments

Scars: From the Battousai to the Cross (to You)

When I was a child, I dreamed of having a scar on my face or maybe across my chest. It would be the mark of an adventurer, of someone cool and courageous. But the act of getting the scar? I wasn’t interested in that. One day, though, it did happen. I took a tumble off… Read More Scars: From the Battousai to the Cross (to You)

02.07.202202.06.2022 Twwk1 Comment

Fanart Friday, Too: Kaguya and the Moon Rabbit

What a unique and interesting take on the modern—a favorite protagonist of a popular manga in a sci-fi setting—and ancient Asian folklore. ★ 【Bennopi】「 Kaguya and the Moon Rabbit 」 ☆

02.04.202202.03.2022 StaffLeave a comment

Fanart Friday: Spy x Family

I have not yet read Spy x Family, this despite all the acclaim and my own family keeping up with the series. But I’m eager to jump in, especially with the anime now in development! Here’s some lovely fanart of the series by Pixiv artist, Alex (reprinted with permission). Enjoy! ★ 【Alex】「 spy x family… Read More Fanart Friday: Spy x Family

02.04.202202.03.2022 Staff3 Comments

Otaku Collision Series #2: The Full-Suffering Alchemist

Over the next few months, we’ll be posting pieces written by Micah, a former Christian aniblogger. While his site, Otaku Collision, is no longer extant, we’ve arranged to keep a few of his treasured works (greatest hits?) alive on our site. This is the second post in the series (the first covered Rurouni Kenshin Trust… Read More Otaku Collision Series #2: The Full-Suffering Alchemist

02.03.202201.31.2022 StaffLeave a comment

Five Best Openings (OPs) of the Winter 2022 Anime Season

While there are far fewer new anime this winter 2022 season than in the fall, there’s no shortage of wonderful openings! So many, in fact, that we couldn’t include many of our favorites, settling on these five awesome OPs: “Naked Hero” by Vaundy (Ranking of Kings) “Sansan Days” by Spira Spica (My Dress-up Darling) “Kaze… Read More Five Best Openings (OPs) of the Winter 2022 Anime Season

02.02.202201.31.2022 Staff6 Comments

Happy Genshin New Year!

Happy Chinese (lunar) New Year! No surprise that the characters from Genshin Impact are celebrating, at least here in this lovely work of fan art. Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? It’s not a big deal in our household, though it is for my sister-in-law, who is Vietnamese, so she kind of brings the cheer… Read More Happy Genshin New Year!

02.01.202201.31.2022 StaffLeave a comment

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