Lessons from Alita
As I've discussed before, Alita: Battle Angel was an expensive production. That means the movie needs two to three times its production budget just to break even at the box office....
Barnes & Drama
Oh, hey, it's the story that doesn't end. But if you haven't been keeping up with the drama surrounding Barnes & Noble, buckle up. This situation just keeps getting worse.
Regular readers...
Sekai Shake-Up
Many employees at Sekai Project got some bad news recently: they were being let go.
According to one former employee, this included the entire marketing department. The head of Studio Élan, who...
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,...
5 Things To Know About Taishi Tsutsui’s We Never Learn
One of the more popular Weekly Shonen Jump series will be available to read -- in collected form of course. Taishi Tsutsui's We Never Learn is coming out in stores (bookstores...
Are Japan’s New Laws Copyright or Copywrong?
I usually cover what is going on in America in these columns. But today, let's journey across to see what Japan is up to, as they could be making major changes...
Why You Should Start Your Holiday Shopping Now
In my family, we have a rule: if you don't tell me what you want for Christmas by October 1st, you get nothing. (Well, not literally nothing. Just whatever I buy.)...
5 Things to Know About Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits
Happy New Year!
What better way to start things off about talking about a brand new title? Well, not necessary too new, as the anime of Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits...
Grand Song Streaming
Do you remember way back in spring 2017 when ANiUTa was announced? It was a huge announcement: for 600 yen a month (a little over $5 American), users could stream music...
Is Fan Feedback Paramount to Success?
The Internet is awesome. There's no
doubt about that. Sure, it's been around for over 50 years, but what once was a
nerdy pastime is now an integral part of most people's lives....