This morning, Twwk had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Japanese musician, artist, and brand new mom, Rie Fu! Known for her blend of music influenced by folk singers and for her contributions to anime (Bleach, Darker Than Black, et al.), Rie chatted this morning about one of her recent releases, “The Temple,” and it’s… Read More Interview with Rie Fu
Hey cosplay lovers! Twwk here, with photos of Paris’ latest cosplay, Misa Amane of Death Note. I’ll be honest, when she first told me she was going to do Misa, my internal reaction was, “Hmm…” It’s something new for her, and if you’ve ever met Paris, you know how joyful and positive she is, so… Read More Cosplay Beats! Of Death Notes and Misa
I came across an interesting scene at the end of the sixth episode of Combatants Will Be Dispatched. The situation is dire: not only have the hordes of the demon army overrun the capital, but the “hero” has no desire to save the kingdom in the first place. Lady Snow then offers Agent Six her… Read More Lust Will Be Dispatched
Higehiro has been a wild ride for me. The tale of a runaway high schooler, Sayu, who finally finds solace by staying with a man, Yoshida, who wants to help her heal rather than use her for sexual pleasure, has at times been high-minded and dealt authentically with difficult issues; it’s also sometimes gone the… Read More Higehiro: When an Imperfect Route is the Perfect One After All
Spy x Family, Vol. 5 The hilarious hijinks of Japan’s favorite fake family continue apace in Volume 5! Spy Loid “Twilight” Forger, assassin Yor “Thorn Princess” Briar, and mind-reading Anya are joined now by Bond the dog who can see the future—especially what’s for dinner. This can be a real life saver when it comes… Read More Reader’s Corner: Spy x Family, Laid-Back Camp, and Drugstore in Another World
We’re excited to announce that the next interview in our recent series of Instagram live streams will be with singer and artist, Rie Fu! A multi-genre talent with a vibrant YouTube channel and several new tracks released in recent months, Rie is probably best known to English-speaking otaku for her contributions to several anime soundtracks,… Read More Interview with Rie Fu
Hatchan the Villain It’s during the Arlong Park Arc of One Piece that readers are first introduced to a group of fishmen who, led by Arlong, have taken over Cocoyasi Village, the home of Straw Hat navigator Nami. It’s a distressing development, as Nami had spent years trying to raise the funds to free her… Read More Newman’s Nook: The Parable of Hatchan
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