Reader’s Corner: Frozen 2, Those Not-So Sweet Boys, and My Friend’s Little Sister Has it it for Me!

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!

02.17.202102.16.2021 StaffLeave a comment

Making Hot Buttered Rum Cow from Laid-Back Camp!

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!

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AniMarch Madness 2021: The Play-in Matches

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

02.16.202102.19.2021 StaffLeave a comment

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 1 (Review)

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)

02.15.202102.14.2021 Twwk9 Comments

Manga First Impression: Nine Dragons’ Ball Parade

Tamao Azukida loves baseball more than anything else in life. He studies it and understands the sport better than anyone. However, he’s not the physically strongest person in the world. Still, he’s a fantastic catcher and knows what he’s doing, and is trying to push himself onto the best team in the region—Hakuo Gakuin. Thus… Read More Manga First Impression: Nine Dragons’ Ball Parade

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Love and Soul: 12 Anime Couples for Valentine’s Day Out of Song and Scripture

Hey guys, Josh here! You know, Valentines Day (Or if you’re me “Singles Awareness Day”) is coming up, and I found myself thinking about that famous piece of scripture from 1 Corinthians 13…you know the one: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.… Read More Love and Soul: 12 Anime Couples for Valentine’s Day Out of Song and Scripture

02.14.202102.14.2021 Josh1 Comment

Fanart Friday EXTRA: Happy Valentine’s Day from Mashu

We posted a piece earlier today celebrating the lunar new year, but we couldn’t let this special weekend go by without commemorating another certain holiday. Let Mash bring you into the weekend with some chocolates, and whether you’re with a loved one or not, may you have a lovely Valentine’s Day! ★ 【YeoNwa】「バレンタインマシュ… Read More Fanart Friday EXTRA: Happy Valentine’s Day from Mashu

02.12.202102.12.2021 StaffLeave a comment

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