Five Mistakes New Anime Shoppers Tend to Make
So you're a new anime fan. Welcome! But as you start down the path of otaku-dom, here are some mistakes and bad habits that you should avoid.
That goes for you, too,...
VRV Says Bye to HIDIVE
In the days immediately after it was revealed Funimation's parent, Sony, bought AT&T's Crunchyroll, the Japanese conglomerate as well as their two anime streaming service brands didn't celebrate the announcement with...
My Start with Alpha Manga
Another week, another new manga service! You know what that means -- a dive into the world of Alpha Manga!
Alpha Manga
Alpha Manga is a new app available for iOS and Android...
Major Companies Team Up in the Animanga Space
Over the past few weeks, there have been announcements bringing together significant powerhouses. For those who have missed them, let's recap and cover what this means.
Sony and Aniplex
Well, this one is...
Spotlight on BoxLunch
Let's take a look at another chain where you can buy anime merchandise: BoxLunch, which, despite its name, does not sell boxed lunches.
Overview
BoxLunch is an offshoot of Hot Topic that was...
Accounts Getting Hacked is Not FUNi
Do you remember last July? Ah, July. Seems so long ago. Convention season was in boom, anime like ReLife and Orange had just started airing, and accounts on FUNimation.com were compromised.
Wait,...
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 an elite bargain hunter!
1. Amazon isn't the...
Let’s Talk about Hanashi Media
In yet another testament to the popularity of Japanese manga and light novels, a new publisher is entering the scene!
Hanashi Media's Introduction
In July 2021, social media pages were registered for a...
A Brief Stroll Through V-Scroll Comics
A ways back, I tried out a variety of manga apps to see which one was the best. I had (and still mostly use) Kindle, but I was particularly impressed with...
Japan-in-a-Box
In every field of interest there is a growing number of subscription boxes. You pay a certain amount (generally every month), and the company sends you a box of random products....