Spotlight on Barnes & Noble
Years and years ago, I primarily bought my books at the Waldenbooks in the mall. Despite having a Barnes & Noble across the street,...
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...
2016 Otaku Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas: Part 1
It's November now, and you know what that means: holiday gift-giving time!
So while there are thousands of reviews and recommendations out there, I decided...
How Do You Like Your Anime & Manga Releases?
Back during the anime/manga boom of the 2000s, prices were simple: $10 got you a manga, and $30 got you one disc.
However, over the...
Should GameStop Become GeekStop?
Remember a few weeks ago the Internet was abuzz about Power Pass, GameStop's rental game program? I also covered the news and was interested...
The New Light Novel Club on the Block: J-Novel
"I predict that 'light novels' will become more popular in the future. ... I think publishers here in the U.S. will begin to publish...
When Accusations Divide a Fanbase
In mid January, stories started coming out about Dylan "Hazukari" Kielman, an anime congoer who had made appearances on sites/podcasts like Anime News Network...
Is the Industry in a More Precarious Situation Than We Realize?
With news like Kodansha Comics licensing Chihayafuru or Crunchyroll's celebrating 1 million members, it seems like the anime and manga companies are just booming....
Kodansha Comics and ComiXology: Are the Simulpubs Worth It?
Kodansha Comics made several announcements this past weekend. Among those was the news that individual chapters of many of their licensed manga series will...
Five Shopping Tricks Every Otaku Should Know
Sometimes I forget that not everyone shops the way I do. But here are some tips to set you on the path of being...