Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 6th through 12th! Check out latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes! Are you sad about the Kiryu Coco retirement… Read More Doki Doki News: Coco Retires, Kenshin to Netflix, and Yoko Kanno Returns
Martha may seem like a regular clumsy schoolgirl, focused on her studies rather than on raising a ruckus, but when she discovers the true injustice happening in the church, she becomes Luther-chan! And together with other girls whose powers and wisdom awaken, they come together to become the Reformers. Reformers, assemble! Okay, that’s not quite… Read More Reformation-chan is so Kawaii
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
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