Raven of the Inner Palace (後宮の烏, Koukyuu no Karasu) is one of the rare titles I was looking forward to seeing adapted into an anime series. The Koukyuu no Karasu TV anime is based on the eponymous light novel series by Kouko Shirakawa, which I was hoping would get licensed for an English-language release for … Read more
Gyo is one of Junji Ito’s long-form mangas and will make you rethink your definition of safe. This article will focus on the manga, as I haven’t watched the OVA version. Plotwise, you don’t need to worry if you’ve only seen the OVA, but certain characters don’t exist, and Tadashi and Kaori’s roles have been … Read more
Gungrave G.O.R.E promises to deliver a hardcore and relentless shooting experience like no other! It combines both Eastern and Western design philosophies resulting in a third-person action and shooting game that oozes style. But does it have substance? Going by the trailer that developer Studio IGGYMOB and publisher Prime Matter dropped recently, we have a … Read more
A special illustration by En Morikura, character designer of Kizuna Ai, confirmed the upcoming anime, Kizuna no Allele. Unfortunately, most details are still unknown, but an official website exists! Fans have been waiting for Kizuna Ai to return from her hiatus on February 26, 2022, and this is a fantastic way to do it. Her … Read more
The cult-classic PC visual novel — Witch on the Holy Night (Mahoutsukai no Yoru) — will finally make its way to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It’s an updated version of 2012’s PC release and boasts remastered high-definition visuals and full voice acting. And the best part, fans can get a taste of this … Read more
In the fictional world of Sword Art Online, the day that the SAO servers went live was on November 6, 2022. In real life, it’s also a special day for Sword Art Online fans, as the official Twitter account revealed a new Sword Art Online movie is coming! But, unfortunately, that’s all we have. There … Read more
Pochita is one of the best parts of Chainsaw Man, and now we can wear him while playing basketball! Although several types of Pochita shoes are available online, Tagotee stands out for its manga inspiration. And you won’t have to kill your wallet or make a contract with a Devil to get a pair! I … Read more
I haven’t read or watched I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, but I love how Yoru Sumino handles the themes in At Night, I Become a Monster. The cover is creepy without going overboard. And watching Adachi struggle to toe the line while learning about Yano is very satisfying. I wish there were more of … Read more
Mermaids hold a special place in many hearts. However, most Western fans are introduced to them through The Little Mermaid. But like any magical creature, they can be horrific! My first exposure to Rumiko Takahashi’s Mermaid Saga came from the OVA version of Mermaid’s Forest with Japanese subtitles on VHS. This might have been my … Read more
The Ring films was one of my first experiences with Japanese horror. Although I’ve never seen them or read the novel, clips from the film made their way into my home. In case you’ve never seen them, the plot revolves around a cursed videotape and a young woman crawling out of a well to kill … Read more