Sakura Saku
Spring officially kicked off this week, although in some places here in the US, warmer weather seems a ways off still. But one of the most iconic signs of spring is...
Retail Check-In 4
It's time for another news roundup -- this time, about price increases and lawsuits!
Dollar Tree's Name Becomes Less Literal
For years, as long as you had a single Washington (plus some change...
The Wild Ride that is Belladonna of Sadness
Happy newlyweds Jeanne and Jean find their matrimony taken from them on their wedding night when the bride is raped by a baron and his underlings. Jeanne, soon finding herself craving her...
All About Japan: Igort on The Mystery of Japan
A couple of weeks ago, Chronicle Books released Japanese Notebooks by one of the most well known Italian artists, Igort. From his personal experiences in Japan to the many memories and...
Muse Watches the 90s!: Slayers Ep. 1-4: An Epic Journey Begins?
Welcome to the first installment of Muse Watches the 90s! Thanks so much for all of the suggestions that were sent in! I have quite the list now. So without further...
Spike Trotman on The Art of Kaneoya Sachiko
All it takes sometimes is a retweet on Twitter. That's how Spike Trotman, the founder of Iron Circus Comics, found out about Kaneoya Sachiko. A long time artist showcasing her works...
Instant Analysis: Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru
I am of the opinion that there is more manga licensed and released in the US than many people realize, therefore quite a few titles fly "under the radar" all the...
Lessons I Hope Companies Will Learn from Final Fantasy XV
November had the launch of two major games: Pokemon Sun and Moon and Final Faantasy XV. The latter has taken 10 years to land in players' hands and has suffered several...
Comic Days: The Next Path Forward?
There's little doubt that sites like Netflix and Crunchyroll became revolutionary for video watching. For one set fee, users could watch as much as they wanted and can cancel anytime. In...
Interview With Ann Yamamoto: On Dubs, Time of Eve, and Skip Beat
Oh hey, it feels like it's been a while since I've done an interview that you can read and you can listen to it on your own time...well that's changed today....