Reader’s Corner: Silver Spoon, Solo Leveling, and the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Solo Leveling, Vol. 1 (novel) The immensely popular webtoon, Solo Leveling, features a basic premise about a young man rising from the lowest of ranks of “hunting” to become incredibly strong. It’s most appreciated for its art, so the question is, if the story is mundane, does it’s forerunner, which lacks any illustrations, hold up?… Read More Reader’s Corner: Silver Spoon, Solo Leveling, and the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

03.16.202103.16.2021 Staff8 Comments

AniMarch Madness 2021: Quarterfinals (Day 1)

Welcome to week three of AniMarch Madness! Voting continued to be heavy in round two, and unlike the first round, it was full of surprises, none bigger than old man Naruto bringing down the 2020 winner of this tournament, My Hero Academia. Naruto Shippuden dominated the Instagram vote—a real surprise since it usually skews young—and… Read More AniMarch Madness 2021: Quarterfinals (Day 1)

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Fanart Friday: Youmu Konpaku

Before there was Fate/Grand Order, there was Touhou Project, a property that so captured the imaginations of otaku in Japan that to this day it still leads to incredible fanart being developed and posted on the Pixiv platform. I wonder if FGO, which is diminishing in popularity on Pixiv (though of course still highly popular),… Read More Fanart Friday: Youmu Konpaku

03.12.202103.11.2021 Staff1 Comment

The Promised Neverland Season 2, Episode 9: New Revelations

Welcome back to this week’s breakdown for The Promised Neverland! Episode 9 is a mix of anime-original and adapted scenes from chapters 153-154, with some elements of chapters 161-162. I’m still separating technical spoilers for anime-only fans, which are clearly marked. However, for those that still want a deeper dive into those scenes, I would… Read More The Promised Neverland Season 2, Episode 9: New Revelations

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Glass no Kamen: Christians of Spring and Winter

Glass no Kamen (2005), one of the adaptations of Suzue Miuchi’s 1976 manga, has recently brought me back to the joys of my time as an amateur theater actor at university. The anime gets it right—the audience, the lights, the bonding and the rivalries, the last minute changes, the unexpected accidents which require fast improvisation,… Read More Glass no Kamen: Christians of Spring and Winter

03.11.202103.10.2021 Gaheret2 Comments

AniMarch Madness 2021: Sweet Sixteen (Day Four)

Round three concludes with two match-ups today, one from each of two our four “regions.” You can vote on the match-ups below, but we also encourage you to subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. The fun there is in participating in the communal aspect of the games, as our subscribers cheer for their… Read More AniMarch Madness 2021: Sweet Sixteen (Day Four)

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AniMarch Madness 2021: Sweet Sixteen (Day Three)

Round three continues with two match-ups today, one from each of two our four “regions.” You can vote on the match-ups below, but we also encourage you to subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. The fun there is in participating in the communal aspect of the games, as our subscribers cheer for their… Read More AniMarch Madness 2021: Sweet Sixteen (Day Three)

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