Simon & Schuster Can’t Go to Its New House Just Yet
"The bigger, the better."
It's a common saying, and the opposite of something like, "Good things come in small packages." Neither are necessarily wrong, especially in the world of business. For instance,...
GameStop or NFTStop?
Over the past couple of years, GameStop has been one of the most bizarre retail stories. After slumping in sales and market share, the stock soared thanks to Internet investors. Then,...
Out of Print, Out of Luck?
Most of us can't keep up with every release. Some series get delayed and we forget about it, others speed up and make it hard to keep up, and other titles...
The Strange Situation of Ayakashi Triangle
While anime and manga have never been more popular in the US and other English-speaking nations, it's only reached that point because of several turning points. The first dubbed anime. Manga....
Spotlight on Walmart
Walmart is one of the largest companies in the world. They are most well-known for their "supercenter" stores where they offer both groceries and general merchandise (electronics, clothes, small appliances, and...
Anime NYC 2019: Interview with Monogatari, Colorful Dreams Illustrator VOFAN
Anime NYC had a number of guests at the convention, and I was part of the media contingent that interviewed Taiwanese artist VOFAN. A long-time illustrator for different types of media,...
The Many Ways to Deal With All Your Old Anime & Manga
Do you remember when you bought your first anime or manga volume? Maybe your first video game? Ah, that was a special time, wasn't it? That purchase led to another, which...
Cartoon Network & Adult Swim in the Age of Sinking Viewership
TV -- for many of you, it's that big picture screen that you use to access the built-in Netflix app or plug in your FireTV Stick into. But of course, when...
Instant Analysis: The Prince in His Dark Days Volume 1
Review copy provided by Kodansha USA.
Atsuko has a rough, dark life as she supports herself through paid dates while her father drinks away any money she gives him. Shunned by her...
Can GameStop Stop Its Woes?
While a lot of businesses and markets have struggled during the pandemic, video gaming has been experiencing a boom. With stay-at-home orders, lay-offs, and canceled events, people from young to old...