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Bendy and the Ink Machine Review: A Horrifying and Fun Game of the Past

Can the past come back to haunt you?

Alysha Parkinson • July 04

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Unico's Thrilling Adventure Continues in Unico: Hunted - Review

We take a look at the second volume of the modern reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s 1976 manga, Unico.

Kiira Fox • June 29

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Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan’s Positive Penguin - Review

A little support can go a long way, even if it's from a penguin. Author Rurutea has collected 300 of their most beloved illustrations and has published them in a book, titled Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan’s Positive Penguin.

Carla Bianca Carreon • June 17

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Review: VK Blanka's Knightclub Vinyl

VK Blanka is celebrating his North America tour with the launch of a vinyl version of his newest album, "Knightclub." As an anime fan, you may know VK Blanka from "Black Catcher" or "Black Rover" songs, which were both featured in the Black Clover anime.

Jakub Kejza • June 16

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Manga Debuts: Deriwo no Oshigoto

This new debut from Kodansha's Morning Two imprint offers a simple romance story for otaku everywhere.

Demelza Ward • June 13

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Review: Grimoire Groves Is a Perfect Cozy Choice This Summer

So you've finished re-watching Spirited Away and wondered for the nth time what it would be like to immerse yourself in a Ghibli-inspired world? Would it be peaceful, poetic, or even exciting? Grimoire Groves, a cozy dungeon crawler by the indie studio Stardust Games, manages to be all three.

Ellyn Sweetman • June 11

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Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch 2 Review

Fantasy Life returns in the long awaited sequel to the popular 3DS game.

Demelza Ward • June 06

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Review: I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class Vol. 1 (Manga)

The first volume of I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class delivers solid laughs amidst tried-and-true genre tropes.

Brett Michael Orr • May 31

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Ado SPECIAL LIVE ‘Shinzou’ in Cinema Review: Out of This World

The Ado SPECIAL LIVE ‘Shinzou’ in Cinema movie is nothing short of spectacular. Wrapped in the guise of a love letter for her fans, the movie is a high-energy, visually stunning, and deeply moving showcase of Ado's vibrant artistry. It may look like an ordinary concert recording, but

Carla Bianca Carreon • May 24

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J-Drama Spotlight: Beyond Goodbye

Beyond Goodbye is a heartfelt Netflix Original series, sure to capture your attention as it takes us through a story wrapped up in fate.

Demelza Ward • May 14

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Review: Merry Witches' Life: The Three Bereaved Women of Berlebagille Vol. 1

It's not often that you stumble upon a story with a seemingly simple slice-of-life premise and find yourself captivated by just how out there it is. Menota's Merry Witches' Life: The Three Bereaved Women of Berlebagille is exactly that.

Tamara Lazic • May 11

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Graphic Novel Review: Phenomena Book 3 - The Secret

Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a thrilling story with Phenomena Book Three: The Secret, capping off their imaginative sci-fi adventure with explosive revelations, high-stakes battles, and deep character moments. As Boldon, Matilde, and Spike journey to the heart of the mysterious phenomena that reshaped their world, long-buried

Andrea Tran • May 02

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Manga Debuts: Host to Shachiku

This edition of Manga Debuts takes a look at Mitsuru Kawajili's Host to Shachiku. Kawajili is a relative newcomer, whose manga has been serialized in Futabasha’s Manga Action since early 2023.

Demelza Ward • April 28

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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Brings Side-Scrolling Moe Action

Fans of cute girls and great side-scrolling action rejoice for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is here! Good side-scrollers are hard to come by nowadays; it's always open-world this and MOBA that....

Kasaix • April 17

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Zatsu Tabi Is the Must-Watch Cozy Anime of the Spring 2025 Season

It's a good time to be a fan of shows like Laid-Back Camp and Non Non Biyori as Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey began airing in April and brought joy to many slice-of-life cozy anime fans.

Kiira Fox • April 10

Bendy and the Ink Machine Review: A Horrifying and Fun Game of the Past

Unico's Thrilling Adventure Continues in Unico: Hunted - Review

Koupen-chan & You: Words of Encouragement from Japan’s Positive Penguin - Review

Review: VK Blanka's Knightclub Vinyl

Manga Debuts: Deriwo no Oshigoto

Review: Grimoire Groves Is a Perfect Cozy Choice This Summer

Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch 2 Review

Review: I Got Married to the Girl I Hate Most in Class Vol. 1 (Manga)

Ado SPECIAL LIVE ‘Shinzou’ in Cinema Review: Out of This World

J-Drama Spotlight: Beyond Goodbye

Review: Merry Witches' Life: The Three Bereaved Women of Berlebagille Vol. 1

Graphic Novel Review: Phenomena Book 3 - The Secret

Manga Debuts: Host to Shachiku

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Brings Side-Scrolling Moe Action

Zatsu Tabi Is the Must-Watch Cozy Anime of the Spring 2025 Season

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