First Impression: Life With an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout

Two “old guys” (32-years-old) go to a mixer to meet girls—or so they claim. Actually, Tachibana secretly hopes Jinguji will finally fall in love with a woman and get hitched. You see, Jinguji is so attractive that no women will give Tachibana the time of day when they’re together. And they’re always together, because Jinguji… Read More First Impression: Life With an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout

01.11.202201.11.2022 negativeprimes4 Comments

First Impression: The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt

Wein (pronounced like “wane” rather than “wine”), crown prince of Natra, epitomizes the idea of being too smart for one’s own good. With his father the king in poor health, Wein is in charge of his small, impoverished kingdom, but in his heart of hearts, he’d much rather just live a life of laziness and… Read More First Impression: The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt

01.11.202201.11.2022 JeskaiAngel1 Comment

Reader’s Corner: Lovesick Ellie, The Way of the Househusband, and the Final Volume of Love Me Love Me Not

Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition, Vol. 6 When a writer or mangaka adds new major characters to a long-running manga or show, it’s often smacks of desperation, an attempt to keep the series going despite a dearth of creativity. But for Rumiko Takahashi’s hands, new characters are fun and functional pieces that help move the plot… Read More Reader’s Corner: Lovesick Ellie, The Way of the Househusband, and the Final Volume of Love Me Love Me Not

01.11.202201.11.2022 Staff5 Comments

First Impression: Sasaki and Miyano

Sasaki is frequently tardy, sleeps during class, and doesn’t take notes. Miyano is dutiful, caring, and an otaku. At first blush, the two seem an odd match, but right upon their first meeting, as they try to save another student from being jumped at school, it’s clear that the two share a bond, one that… Read More First Impression: Sasaki and Miyano

01.10.202210.28.2024 Twwk3 Comments

First Impression: Sabikui Bisco

Disease runs rampant in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, particularly among the impoverished who must contend with poisonous creatures, a lack of food, and worst of all, the rusting, a disease that “rusts” your body until it reaches your heart and kills you. In this dark place, Milo, known to the locals as Panda Sensei, offers free… Read More First Impression: Sabikui Bisco

01.10.202201.10.2022 Twwk9 Comments

First Impressions: Rusted Armors

A videogamey evil army enters a dangerous yet somehow flat forest. Everyone does the exact same movements. “There are supposed to be demons in the Saika forest”, Evil Guy I tells Evil Guy II. “Demons?” “Yeah. Troops have been stationed there before us but apparently none of them ever make it back alive.” “Are you… Read More First Impressions: Rusted Armors

01.10.202201.10.2022 Gaheret3 Comments

First Impression: Tribe Nine

Sometime in the future, the youth of New Tokyo (who are 95% male apparently) are running amok, forming up into gangs known as tribes. At a loss as to how to calm them down or police the streets, the government passes the XB Law, which requires that all conflicts be resolved through a brutal match… Read More First Impression: Tribe Nine

01.10.202201.10.2022 claire1 Comment

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