Odokawa is an odd duck (or rather, walrus) by most any measure. He’ll take an inappropriately long amount of time to think of an answer to a question so as not to give an offending response, and then throw out critical remarks one after another, to both customers while driving his taxi and long-time friends… Read More First Impression: ODDTAXI
Kung Fu Tea, a bubble tea chain found throughout the U.S. and in several other countries, is running a really cool promotion right now as they partner with Funimation, featuring flavors corresponding to Fruits Basket characters: Yuki’s Noble Taro Slush, Tohru’s Strawberry Blush Slush, and Kyo’s Mango Madness. The sound delish! All three flavors are… Read More A Furuba Kung Fu Tea Giveaway and Live Stream
Date A Live, Vol. 1 Having enjoyed the Date A Live anime, I was curious to check out the source material, and the first volume didn’t disappoint. It’s a high school harem romantic comedy…that takes place in a borderline post-apocalyptic setting full of mystery, absurdity, and tragedy. There are plenty of sweet or humorous moments,… Read More Reader’s Corner: Demon Slayer, Nerdy Nurse, and Play It Cool, Guys
When her father’s company goes bankrupt, Himeno Toyokawa moves with him from Tokyo to Tajimi City in Gifu, where they open a cafe that specializes in using artistically-crafted mugs, made by Himeno’s late mother. When a classmate who is a pottery enthusiast recognizes her mother’s work, Himeno ends up going to the school’s Pottery Club,… Read More First Impression: Let’s Make a Mug Too
After the death of his grandfather, Setsu feels alone, listless, and without purpose—not only because the old man was so important to him, but because during the final days of his life, he broke Setsu’s heart by telling the young man she should stop playing the shamisen, a traditional Japanese stringed-instrument of which he was… Read More First Impression: Those Snow White Notes
Yoshida-san is a typical, boring guy, with his eyes set on a young woman he went out to eat with. After asking her if she would go to his place, she declines, replying that she’s seeing someone else. Yoshida is bothered by the rejection that he goes out with a friend and gets drunk, ubt… Read More First Impression: Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
Another day, another conquest—though truth be told, misogynistic businessman Ryo Amakusa doesn’t seem to take much delight in taking so many women to bed. But his mindset is about to change. After being saved from taking a horrible tumble down the stairs in a subway station, he discovers his savior is higher schooler Ichika Arima.… Read More First Impression: Koikimo
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