Reader’s Corner: A Sign of Affection (Vol. 10), Sheltering Eaves (Vol. 1), and You and I Are Polar Opposites (Vol. 3)

Fantasy and romance come alive this week in Reader’s Corner (and an assassin couple, too!). Check out our reviews on brand new series like Beware the Villainess and Colette Decides to Die, and the newest volumes of favorites like Mint Chocolate and Honey Lemon Soda! Babel (Vol. 2) • Beware the Villainess! (Vol. 1) •… Read More Reader’s Corner: A Sign of Affection (Vol. 10), Sheltering Eaves (Vol. 1), and You and I Are Polar Opposites (Vol. 3)

11.05.202411.04.2024 Staff2 Comments

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Jesus Otaku Journalist

We had the privilege of covering Anime Expo once again this year. T.R. Racki, who has graciously volunteered to cover Anime Expo for us on an annual basis, took a different route this year, joining with our friends at Jesus Otaku on their annual missions trip to the con. Anime Expo 2024 marked the tenth… Read More That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Jesus Otaku Journalist

11.04.202411.03.2024 TwwkLeave a comment

Oh, Those Anime Fireworks…

Thank you, Fireworks-san! For more fun shorts like this, follow us on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram!

11.02.202411.02.2024 Twwk1 Comment

First Impression: Tomorrow’s Joe/Ashita no Joe

Japan, 1968. The story opens with a young man trudging along a dirt track across a windswept meadow that is otherwise empty except for the scattered heaps of illegally dumped garbage, all while a lonely tune whistles through the overcast sky. Tokyo Tower can be seen illuminated in the distance behind our yet-unnamed main character,… Read More First Impression: Tomorrow’s Joe/Ashita no Joe

11.01.202411.02.2024 WacOtaku1 Comment

Fanart Friday, Too: Striking Jujutsu

These black-and-white illustrations of Jujutsu Kaisen characters are just stunning! Have you kept up with the anime? Did you finish the manga? ★ 【Uki】「呪術のいろいろ」 ☆ *reprinted w/permission

11.01.202411.01.2024 StaffLeave a comment

Fanart Friday: Luce vs. Dracula

We chatted earlier this week about Luce, the Vatican’s new kawaii mascot. The fanart came out fast and furiously after her reveal—and here’s one of our favorites, a Castlevania x Luce mashup! ★ 【haraya】「 Vampire Hunter 」 ☆

11.01.202411.04.2024 Staff1 Comment

From the New World: Bloodstained Memories

“Let me disclose the gifts reserved for age/ To set a crown upon your lifetime’s effort. / First, the cold friction of expiring sense / Without enchantment, offering no promise / But bitter tastelessness of shadow fruit / As body and soul begin to fall asunder. / Second, the conscious impotence of rage / At… Read More From the New World: Bloodstained Memories

10.31.202410.31.2024 Gaheret7 Comments

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