J-Novel Club on Publishing Slayers, a Light Novel ‘that literally defines an era’
Growing up I would sometimes turn to a channel simply known as the International Channel. That’s where I was first introduced to Slayers, where Lina Inverse and her crew’s “merry” adventures...
Interview: Eiko Kadono, The Creator of Kiki’s Delivery Service
As part of Kiki's Delivery Service Novel Week, come learn a bit more about the origin of Kiki's Delivery Service from the creator herself, Eiko Kadono! Born in 1935, Kadono's published...
‘There are times when I feel down, but I’m doing fine’: The Standout Moments...
The husband of Osono, the lady who runs the bakery, paces around, restless. He soon spots a familiar face and rushes towards the back of the bakery. When that familiar face...
Digital Deal Hunting
Digital sales of media continue to be a booming business, particular in the midst of a global pandemic. It allows people to get their TV, movie, game, or reading fix without...
Interview: The Localization Staff of Kiki’s Delivery Service
Meet The Localization Staff (Introduction)Working on Kiki's Delivery Service (Localization Process)What they've learned from Kiki (Final Thoughts)
Meet The Localization Staff
TheOASG: All right, let’s start with introductions.
Emily Balistrieri: I’m Tristan, a nonbinary...
‘Flying used to be fun until I started doing it for a living’: Kiki,...
As part of Kiki's Delivery Service Novel Week, freelance editor, writer and Kiki fan Carly Smith shares how the film touches upon an aspect most have felt before...
I may not have...
Kiki’s Delivery Service Novel Week!
Sometime last year I watched Kiki's Delivery Service, and it holds a high place on my list of favorite Studio Ghibli and anime films. Starring a girl who aims to become...
A Star Fruit is Born
In what has become a recurring topic in this column, it's time to introduce a new small publisher to the market!
On June 11th, a Twitter account by the name of Star...
An Anime-ful Summer
This summer will probably be very different from your usual summer. Many July 4th celebrations have been canceled, conventions have been moved to online-only, and the amount of people in public...
A Changing Retail Landscape
COVID-19 has caused tons of disruptions all around the world. Lots of movie and book releases have been pushed back, finding items may take longer, and popping in to a store...