Damn. Just when you think Mission: Yozakura Family couldn’t reach truly twisted storytelling, this happens! At first, it seemed like Kyoichiro was about to become the next villain in the series. But now, it appears that an older family figure
Note to Luka Kobachi: you don’t have to keep telling us readers that the two leads in Rainbows After Storms are dating. A couple of times in the beginning is fine, but having to constantly remind us that they’re a
Staring across from you is a black-haired girl. She seems very cute, especially with those bunny ears she wears. However, the girl — Alice-sama — wants to play a card game, with your life the main prize. Thus begins Blink
Well, we saw this coming a mile away. The bad boy and his tall minion are starting to feel things for one another. As soon as Mamori first joined Soshi in his pranks and mischief, all signs pointed to them
They may be called Push Puppets, but no one's pulling their strings. Their latest single "All Together on 3" is a peek at their upcoming album Tethered Together (in stores May 16) dives deep into oceanic melodies. With Beatles-like string
After reading Volume Ten of Akane-banashi, I’m feeling a little puzzled. Was there progress made in this collection of chapters? Or was this a moment to allow our Rakugoka hero to take a breather before her next big challenge? There
I often forget that in Japan, anime con attendance is the opposite. In America, Saturday is always the busiest, whereas Sunday’s attendance numbers are down. Here in Tokyo, Sunday’s attendees greatly outnumbered what I experienced yesterday! Nevertheless, there was still
There’s no bigger hallowed ground for Japanese geekdom than Tokyo Big Sight. Perhaps it’s fitting that AnimeJapan has set up shop in the same realm as the massive and iconic Comiket. This year, the Boston Bastard Brigade was given the
Manga has done a very good job with stories around disabled people. Whether it’s showcasing the world of the near-sighted in Love’s in Sight! or the aftermath of bullying a hearing-impaired girl in A Silent Voice, these writers make it
Overtime is a bitch! No matter what kind of job you have, the mere thought of having to work longer than you’re scheduled is a fate that’s just as bad as death! In some cases, death — or facing probable