Reader’s Corner: Mame Coordinate, Alice in Kyoto, and When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace

We have a varied slate of reviews for you today, from large publishers to self-published, a popular series receiving a light novel release to brand new series, and a famed webnovel adaptation to classic (sci-fi!) shoujo! Check out our reviewer’s thoughts on Alice in Kyoto, Solo Leveling, and more! Catch Me! Fight Me! Love Me!,… Read More Reader’s Corner: Mame Coordinate, Alice in Kyoto, and When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace

Reader’s Corner: The Art of Sushi, The Angel Next Door, and Cowboy Bebop: A Syndicate Story

How’s your Christmas shopping list looking? Still got a few people to buy for? Any otaku on your list? If so, let me submit for your consideration some of these manga and light novels below! We’ve got a slew of series we’re covering this week, from published webtoons to backstories to Netflix live-action adaptations that… Read More Reader’s Corner: The Art of Sushi, The Angel Next Door, and Cowboy Bebop: A Syndicate Story

Reader’s Corner: Madoka Wraith Arc, The Hunters Guild, and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

We have a diverse lineup of light novels and manga to close out the month of November, touching all sorts of genres and types from magical girls to harem, shounen to shoujo, and isekai to yuri—those last two within the same work! Come check out our reviews of this interesting crop of releases from Yen… Read More Reader’s Corner: Madoka Wraith Arc, The Hunters Guild, and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

Reader’s Corner: Solo Leveling, Horimiya, and Love in Focus

My Best Friend’s Little Sister Has it in for Me, Vol. 1 Ten or fifteen years ago, I was involved in a roleplay writing community. For those that haven’t participated before, the idea is that an admin sets up a scenario (sometimes quite intricate) and players join as characters, taking turns posting paragraphs from their… Read More Reader’s Corner: Solo Leveling, Horimiya, and Love in Focus

Doki Doki News: Made in Abyss and NHK Sequels, Light Novel Audio, and Demon Slayer Kills at the B.O.

Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 2nd through 8th! Check out latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes! Are you excited for more Made in Abyss?… Read More Doki Doki News: Made in Abyss and NHK Sequels, Light Novel Audio, and Demon Slayer Kills at the B.O.

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