Welcome back to this week’s breakdown for The Promised Neverland! After the recap last week, Episode 6 is mostly manga scenes adapted this time, from Chapters 119-121, the latter half of 122-124, and 126. I’m still separating technical spoilers for anime-only fans, which are marked clearly. However, for those that still want a deeper dive… Read More The Promised Neverland Season 2, Episode 6: Unsure Sentiments
Our resident cosplayer, Paris, returns—this time as Studio Ghibli’s incorrigible heroine, Kiki (Kiki’s Delivery Service)! She’s joined by V.Zelaya as another Ghibli favorite, Chihiro (Spirited Away) in a photoshoot by Jose Torres. Seems the duo got spirited away to a lovely field! We encourage you to subscribe to Paris’ individual accounts—on Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitch,… Read More Cosplay Beats! Kiki + Chihiro
Dear Noman is series about ghosts, teenagers, smooching, and a group that is working together to keep the world safe from ghosts. Sounds creative, but is it good? Let’s discuss. Review The first volume begins by introducing Mashiro, a teenager who has been able to see ghosts all her life. At the start, Mashiro finds… Read More Manga Review: Dear Noman, Vol. 1
The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 1 This is quite a different light novel from what we’re used to seeing. It features a unique setting inspired by a historic Chinese imperial palace, complete with consorts, eunuchs, internal politics, and people of varying levels of morality. The protagonist, Maomao, is a teenage girl and apothecary worker in a… Read More Reader’s Corner: Frozen 2, Those Not-So Sweet Boys, and My Friend’s Little Sister Has it it for Me!
In season two, episode six of Laid-Back Camp, Chiaki makes a non-alcoholic drink called hot buttered rum cow. My 5th grader wanted to try it at home, so she whipped through a simple recipe we found through Culture Cheese Mag substituting what we had on hand for their items (which are also easily purchased). You’ll… Read More Making Hot Buttered Rum Cow from Laid-Back Camp!
It’s that time of year again! In just a couple of weeks, we start our annual AniMarch Madness tournament where you, our dear readers, determine the best anime by voting on single-elimination matches in a playoff tournament resembling that other, only slightly bigger March Madness. The actual tourney will begin on March 1st, but we’re getting… Read More AniMarch Madness 2021: The Play-in Matches
Akira Tendo had found his dream job, working in the world of commercials and media—or so he thought. After being forced to work more than 24 hours straight on his first “day,” Akira realizes that he’s been hired by a black company. Disturbed and frustrated, but afraid of what will happen if he quits, Akira… Read More Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 1 (Review)
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