Attack on Simulpubs?
Did you decide to read the latest chapters of any of the above series recently? Were you in for a surprise?
Crunchyroll
While Crunchyroll was not the first company to release manga chapters...
Are Anime and Manga Too Expensive?: A Response to Reddit
So an old article of mine entitled "The 'It's Too Expensive' Argument" was recently posted on Reddit. So I thought I'd take this time and respond to some of the comments...
Is It Worth It To Sign Up to Comic-Con HQ?
San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner. Are you excited? Whether you are going or not, would you like to experience Comic-Con every day? That's the idea behind the new...
Please, Save My Del Rey!!
How many of you remember Del Rey Manga? Launched in 2004, the company debuted with just four titles (including Negima! and Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE). Del Rey quickly became a force to...
A Hasty Goodbye?
A week can go by in a flash. That's why I try to keep ideas for this column in mind. So when I got a huge box from GoHastings.com back in...
The Good, The Bad, and the Kodomo no Jikan
Kodomo no Jikan is controversial. There's no doubt about that. In fact, Muse and Justin just discussed it in the last podcast.
For the uninitiated, Kodomo no Jikan ("A Child's Time") is...
Amazon, Walmart, and Price Guarantees
If you follow deal sites and shopping news, you may have heard a lot about Amazon and Walmart recently. The two superstores both made headlines when they ended certain price protection...
The Limited ComiXology Unlimited
ComiXology recently launched ComiXology Unlimited, an all-you-can-consume monthly subscription plan. Is it worth it for manga fans?
The Program
ComiXology Unlimited costs $5.99 a month. In return, subscribers can access thousands of comics....
Crunchyroll Rolls On
How many of have seen or own those "anime: crack is cheaper" shirts or merchandise? With most shows costing double that of a Western series and books that often have volumes...
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...