This is a little different from my typical posts but I decided to write a reaction post for the trailers of the upcoming visual novel, I Married a Monster on a Hill by Stec Studio aka All Ages of Geek! Summary Get ready to dive into the heartwarming Boys Love world of “I Married a…
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Kemono Jihen Vol. 1 Manga Review
怪物事変 Genre: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Mystery Written By: Sho Aimoto Publisher: Shueisha Magazine: Jump Square Volumes: 18 Manga Monday is back! Summary Welcome to the Monster Detective Agency! In a quiet rural village, livestock has been dying off in a strange manner. Inugami, a detective of the occult, is summoned from Tokyo to solve the mystery. He meets…
Actala: The Hero’s Shadow Demo Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
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Yuri!!!! On Ice Anime Review
AKA: Yuri on Ice, ユーリ!!! on ICE Genre: Sports Studio: MAPPA Episodes: 12 Seasons: 1 Available On: Crunchyroll, Funimation I thought this would be a fitting way to end Pride Month. Though, I will acknowledge I completely slacked for this month. I’ll aim for a lot more activity next month! Summary Yuri Katsuki carried the hope of all Japan…
Cardcaptor Sakura Anime Review
AKA: Kādokyaputā Sakura, カードキャプターさくら Genre: Magical Girl, Romance Studio: Madhouse Episodes: 70 Seasons: 1 Available On: Netflix, Crunchyroll Summary Ten-year-old Sakura lives a pretty normal life with her older brother, Toya, and widowed father, Fujitaka. Or she did, until the day she returned home from school to discover a glowing book in her father’s study. After opening the book…
Sakamoto Days Vol. 1 Manga Review
SAKAMOTO DAYS Genre: Action, Comedy Written By: Yuto Suzuki Publisher: Viz Media/Shueisha Magazine: Shonen Jump Volumes: 11 Summary Taro Sakamoto used to be an unrivaled hitman, earning legendary status in the underworld. But one day, the unthinkable happened. Sakamoto fell in love. He started dating, retired, got married, and had a kid, growing overweight as a result….
Spy x Family Lucky Bag Review
**This post is NOT sponsored by Sugoi Mart and I’m not being paid to post this! (UNFORTUNATELY)** Sugoi Mart has released a new lucky bag with the hit anime and manga, Spy x Family, as the theme. In the past I’ve loved getting anime lucky bags because it’s an opportunity to get some merchandise, snacks,…
Black Butler Season 1 Anime Review
AKA: Kuroshitsuji, 黒執事 Genre: Supernatural, Dark Comedy, Fantasy, Psychological Studio: A-1 Pictures Episodes: 36 (+ 7 OVAs) Seasons: 2 Available On: Hulu, Funimation This show has to be one of the most confusing I’ve ever watched. Even finding it online in full seems like a task, due to Hulu having the first and second season, Funimation having the first…
A Condition Called Love Vol. 1 Manga Review
花野井くんと恋の病, Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai Genre: Romance, School Life Written By: Megumi Morino Publisher: Kodansha Magazine: Dessert Volumes: 12 Summary Sixteen-year-old Hotaru has always been ambivalent about romance. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting alone in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he…
Belle Automata Game Review [Indie Spotlight]
Released: March Developer: Jellyfish Parade Genre: Sci-Fi, Otome, Amare, Romance Platform: Mac/PC/Linux TW: The full version of this game contains brief flashing and blinking background effects. If you have a sensitivity to these types of effects, you can turn off animations in the options menu. Steam and Itch.io This year has been on fire with more indie otome games. Especially…