Why Kodansha Comics Finally Licensed Chihayafuru
Last week Kodansha Comics announced they would be releasing Chihayafuru. Written by Yuki Suetsugu, we were first introduced to her work in animated form in 2011. Since then, it got a...
Instant Analysis: Chihayafuru Chapter 1
Six years ago, Madhouse adapted an award-winning manga involving Karuta, romance, and friendships. When I watched the first episode, I liked it, but it didn't jump out at me immediately.
By episode...
Valentine’s Day with Anime
It's almost Valentine's Day. Have you picked up the traditional gifts -- you know, candy, flowers, plush? Well, why not put an anime twist on these typical presents?
Hatsune Miku Hangers Figure...
Why Losing The Manga Bestsellers List Could Be a Loss of The Mainstream
I was introduced to the New York Times Manga Bestseller list in 2009. Negima! is a title I remember distinctly making the list. As I did not read the NYT, I...
The Loss of the Manga Bestsellers List
How do you deem something a bestseller?
"Duh!" some of you might be saying. "It's something that has been a hot seller!"
Well, yes, but how do you know something is a hot...
Seven Seas is Making Waves in 2017
Seven Seas Entertainment may not be the biggest manga publisher in the U.S., but they seem to be on a roll lately. Let's just see what they've announced so far this...
Will Amazon Strike Out With Anime?
Last week, I wrote about Amazon muscling in on Barnes & Noble's territory. Well, this week, Amazon is taking on the next logical competition: Crunchyroll and FUNimation.
Wait, what?
By now, you've almost...
Editorial: Amazon’s Anime Strike Service Shows They Still Have A Ways To Go
It might have been weird to say that Amazon would ruin anime for the foreseeable future when they just got started. And if you want to get technical, anime probably still...
2017: The War of the Booksellers
Well, the election may be over, but Barnes & Noble's woes aren't: comparable store sales fell by just over 9% during the holiday season. This is despite a 2% gain in...
Do Amazon Review Means Mean the Japanese are Meaner?
How many times have you seen this in an anime or manga: the foreigner -- usually from America (and female) -- is loud, outspoken, and blunt. The main Japanese character is...