Love is in the Air
It's almost Valentine's Day! This year's theme is "very Valentine's". Basically, items that feature love or remind you of romance. Chances are, if you are ordering this late, you won't get...
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,...
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.)...
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....
The New Kid on the Streaming Block
There's been a lot of news about streaming lately. Amidst the mergers and closures, a new streaming platform for anime fans has made its debut. TMS Entertainment has partnered with Future...
Spreading Holiday Cheer with Anime
Every year, my family chooses a couple of tags off of a local giving tree to give some Christmas presents to needy children. Unfortunately, we learned that the number of children...