A Look at Manga History with Hokusai x Manga
Do you know about the history of manga?
"Duh! It started with Osamu Tezuka!" many of you are responding.
Well, yes, Tezuka helped pioneer the modern manga industry, but the roots of manga...
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...
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...
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...
Bet, Wish, Trend: 2017 Edition
Okay, you know all those "kiss, marry, kill"-type games that are out there? You pick three people (or choose from a list of three people) which one to kiss, which one...
2016 Flashback: The Biggest News & Trends of the Year
Regardless about how you feel about the events of the last year, there's no doubt there were a lot of developments in the anime and manga industry. Time to look back...
The Seven Deadly Sins of Anime Shopping
This is the season of giving, but with all the sales, the stage is set for some less-than-charitable acts. Don't fall into these traps! Or too much anyway...
Envy
This one's easy. Don't...