Should You Still Support Bad Releases?
"YESSS!" you exclaim. After years of hoping, wishing, begging, one of your favorite series has finally, FINALLY been licensed. You stalk the Internet for news. You preordered the release. And now,...
Instant Analysis: Wandering Island
Mikura Amelia is living a bright, colorful life as she and her grandfather work as a two person team delivering packages to remote islands in the Japanese archipelago. But as Mikura...
What’s the Best eBook App for Manga Fans?
As more and more manga go digital only, I got to wondering:
Who has the best eBooks platform?
By now, most of us know about Barnes & Noble's woes and how their Nook...
An Interview with WaHa, Space Penguin on Artist Habits, Influences, and Growth
Collateral Damage Studios began in 2007 in Singapore when a couple of art enthusiasts got together to start a group. Since then, time has passed by, people around the world discovered...
Castle Point Anime Convention 2016: Interview With Josh Grelle
The final interview at Castle Point Anime Convention is here…this time with a veteran of the anime industry in Josh Grelle. Here's where you get to learn what voice acting role...
The Seven Deadly Sins of Anime Shopping
This is the season of giving, but with all the sales, the stage is set for some less-than-charitable acts. Don't fall into these traps! Or too much anyway...
Envy
This one's easy. Don't...
Members Only!
Let's face it: there are a lot of subscriptions and upgraded shopping experiences out there. "Buy this for an enhanced experience!" But what are the best memberships for anime, manga, and...
Is This Barnes & Noble’s New Strategy?
A while back, I wrote about Barnes & Noble's plan to shake up their declining sales. Well, select Barnes & Noble stores may be testing out their new marketing plan.
The occasional...
Spotlight on Right Stuf Anime
Every now and then, I forget that people don't shop like me. It's why I always do a double-take whenever I hear or read about someone who has never ordered from...
futekiya Permanently Lands on Manga Planet
Back in 2012, a Japanese media company called FANTASISTA teamed up with printer/manufacturer Dai Nippon Printing to create Manga Planet. While originally limited to a Facebook page, Manga Planet grew to...