2022 in Review: Part 1
2022 is almost over. And while it has been a less stressful year overall than the last couple, as the world adjusts to its...
I’m Treated to TokyoTreat
Back in 2018, I did a round-up of Japanese-inspired subscription boxes, ranging from anime goods to Japanese food to stationary and more. One of...
J-Novel Club Joins the KADOKAWA Club
The English manga and light novel space may soon be realigning thanks to a new deal.
KADOKAWA is a name most anime and manga fans...
The Big Five Publishing Houses to Four
How do you get your manga? Chances are that your answer would be something like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Right Stuf. But before...
Netflix Adds Ads as an Option
When streaming really started taking off, mainly thanks to streaming service Netflix, one of the biggest benefits both people and companies boasted was no...
A Star Fruit is Born
In what has become a recurring topic in this column, it's time to introduce a new small publisher to the market!
On June 11th, a...
Seven Seas Sails Toward Some Revisions
Translation is an art. It's especially difficult when translating between two dissimilar languages. For native English speakers, Japanese tends to be one of the...
Digital Deal Hunting
Digital sales of media continue to be a booming business, particular in the midst of a global pandemic. It allows people to get their...
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...
2021 in Review: Part 1
Even though most people would agree the year 2021 was better overall than 2020, it still has been a rather long year. So let's...