2014's No Game No Life stands out as one of Madhouse's most beautiful and surprisingly intelligent anime series of this decade. The tale of step-siblings Sora and Shiro transported to the world of Disboard showcased a foray of philosophical takes
First impressions are most important for new writers. It's what gives the readers a good idea of the style and attitude that these newbies wish to present in their first and future works. In the case of Tsuyoshi Takai's first
Good vampire games have been hard to find lately, let alone any vampire game. But unfortunately, DONTNOD's latest vampire action RPG Vampyr is a game that suffers quite a bit with it's rough presentation, and questionable design decisions that basically push you
After worrying about making some nasty cuts from his annual Top Albums list (even though he should worry about that in December), King Baby Duck praises the latest film Crazy Rich Asians both for its dynamic cast and fun storytelling. Then
It was March of 2008 when the annual SXSW Japan Nite Tour hit Cambridge, MA's now-defunct T.T. The Bear's, with a lineup that featured such artists as Ketchup mania, detroit7, and The Emeralds. Opening the show that night was a
Silver Link can be known for having a wavy reputation when it comes to their anime. On one hand, they're responsible for some fantastic anime comedies and iyashikei like Non Non Biyori, Tanaka-kun is Always Listless, and Baka & Test:
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The sounds of Philadelphia are as eclectic as the multitude of eateries and fancy restaurants that are scattered throughout the town that founded freedom. Whether it's the hip-hop sounds of Schoolly D, Jill Scott's rhythm & blues, Dr. Dog's indie folk mantra,
The summer anime season has delivered unto us a wonderfully appropriate title in the form of Harukana Receive, a tale of beach volleyball, swimsuits, and endearing friendships. With impeccable timing, Seven Seas Entertainment has brought over Nyoijizai's original manga just as C2C's
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