Keying in on Comikey
There's another new manga reading service on the scene! Let's see what this one brings to the table.
About Comikey
In late June, a new comic reading service called Comikey had its soft...
The Root of a New Game Style?
There's little doubt there's a live action boom going on right now. Everything from flying elephants (Dumbo) to stretchy pirates (One Piece) to rom-coms (My Love Story!!) has a live action...
The Changing Magazine Landscape
What do you think of when someone mentions Shonen Jump? Afternoon? Hana to Yume? Chances are, you are reminded of one of their many hits over the years. If you're looking...
When Kickstarter Met Kodansha
Recently, there was an interesting announcement between two companies you might not expect to have a formal partnership.
On April 17th, Kickstarter announced (in English and Japanese) they've teamed up with...
Spotlight on Best Buy: 2022 Edition
Best Buy's big yellow price tag logo may be easily spotted from a distance, but changes it made in 2022 were hardly as noticeable. So it's time to update my overview...
Retail Check-In 4
It's time for another news roundup -- this time, about price increases and lawsuits!
Dollar Tree's Name Becomes Less Literal
For years, as long as you had a single Washington (plus some change...
Shopping & Spreading a Little Kindness
The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and it's a great time to get some deals for you or your loved ones! But as today is World Kindness Day,...
The Kohl’s Saga Continues
Kohl's has told its customers for years that "the more you know, the more you Kohl's" and to "expect great things". But do either of those apply when they've found themselves...
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...
More Secret Shopping Tricks for Otaku
About a year ago, I provided a list of shopping tips that every otaku should know. Well, here are a few more!
#1: Target prorates their orders.
For a lot of stores, when...