Zack Davisson Talks Translating Soseki Natsume’s I Am A Cat The Manga Edition
A few weeks ago Tuttle Publishing released Sōseki Natsume's I Am A Cat...but as a manga edition! Adapted by Chiroru Kobato, readers can now experience the satirical classic in a completely...
Partners in Cosplay
Due to the pandemic last year, Halloween parties and fall cons were minimal or completely MIA. But all the events that were skipped or minimalized last year are coming back, although...
I’m Treated to TokyoTreat
Back in 2018, I did a round-up of Japanese-inspired subscription boxes, ranging from anime goods to Japanese food to stationary and more. One of these I listed was TokyoTreat, a food-based...
Is Anime Busting Out of Netflix Jail?
Netflix is one of the powerhouses of anime streaming. Not only has Netflix been very proactive about licensing the latest series from Japan, but they've partnered with Japanese studios and backed...
VRV Says Bye to HIDIVE
In the days immediately after it was revealed Funimation's parent, Sony, bought AT&T's Crunchyroll, the Japanese conglomerate as well as their two anime streaming service brands didn't celebrate the announcement with...
Interview: The Azuki Team Talk Launch Day, Immediate Challenges, and Digital Manga Availability
The newest legal manga service, Azuki, announced themselves to every manga fan globally June 17, but didn’t officially launch until June 28. We are now into September, so it makes sense...
Should You Start Your Holiday Shopping Even Earlier This Year?
Usually, in the beginning of October, I write about the start of the holiday shopping season. After all, each of the final three months of the year have popular celebrations, and...
Interview: Cross Infinite World’s Charis Messier Talks COVID-19, Hitting New Digital Highs, & Major...
Since their launch back in 2016 Cross Infinite World stuck out due to their commitment to publishing shoujo and josei titles in a market that didn't have too much of them....
Manga on Kindle Faces an Unlimited Problem
Amazon is the largest retailer outside of China, and it's often the first stop for many shoppers.
So it's not surprising that anyone who wants to sell their product will want...
Interview: Editor, Letterer, and Designer Abigail Blackman
There's a lot that goes into working on a manga, and while today's interview doesn't cover every aspect, you can learn a little bit about the localization process with long-time editor...