Tomihiko Morimi, the author of Penguin Highway, The Night is Short, Walk On Girl, The Tatami Galaxy, and more is back with a new collection of short stories! Rather than back, English-speaking audiences will get to enjoy another of his masterpieces. Namely, on September 5, 2022, Yen Press announced it has licensed Morimi’s short story … Read more
Under normal circumstances, I pace myself while reading. I’ll read a few pages or a chapter if I own the book. If it’s a library book, I’ll read 100 pages or more a day! However, Karada Sagashi captured my attention as very few stories can. I didn’t want to stop reading! The EveryStar website has … Read more
A good horror manga doesn’t have to come out around Halloween, but it doesn’t hurt! Especially if it’s the third in an interesting series! If you love Corpse Party or creepy girls killing teenagers for unknown reasons, look forward to Karada Sagashi I on September 24, 2022! While you’re waiting, check out the first two … Read more
Seven Seas Entertainment has thrillingly announced it has acquired three additional danmei (dānměi, Chinese BL) novel licenses, namely two titles by Priest — Guardian: Zhen Hun and Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang — and Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu by Meng Xi Shi. The Seven Seas’ danmei label has already licensed four tremendously popular titles: … Read more
Don’t be fooled; despite the long title, this is not an isekai with a horny main character. Instead, this is a cute romcom with preschool antics! Although most details are still unknown, Konyaku Haki promises to have something for everyone. Except for those who prefer short titles that are easy to remember. What’s with the … Read more
On August 4, 2022, @TOBOOKS on Twitter announced that Sweet Reincarnation is getting an anime adaptation. And the series is known by many names when translated; @TOBOOKS calls it Funny Tensai, Wikipedia calls it Sweet Reincarnation, while the official website states its Strange Reincarnation. Regardless of the translation, it’s clear that this is an isekai … Read more
A new teaser trailer for the upcoming fourth season of Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These part 1, titled Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These — Sakubou, has been released. The trailer previews the theme song “Dust” by SennaRin. Take a look: Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These — … Read more
Overlord light novel series creator Kugane Maruyama has officially confirmed that he is ending the Overlord book series with Overlord Volume 18. The Overlord Volume 16 release date in Japan was July 29, 2022. In the Overlord Volume 16 afterword, Maruyama confirmed that the Overlord light novel series is ending in two more volumes in … Read more
On August 1, 2022, Twitter anime news leaker SugoiLITE claimed that a Sugar Apple Fairy Tale anime adaptation is in the works. Keep in mind this information hasn’t been substantiated by any leaked art or official sources. As such, it should be treated as a rumor. But Sugoi LITE has been a reliable source of … Read more
Famous director Makoto Shinkai has announced that his latest light novel titled Suzume no Tojimari — based on the eponymous upcoming anime film — will launch on August 24, 2022. The Suzume no Tojimari light novel will be published under the Kadokawa Bunko label, with the price being set at ¥680 ($5.10) for pre-orders. The … Read more