Let’s Talk About Amazon
Chances are you've heard a lot of talk recently about a predicted upcoming recession.
There have also been a lot of headlines recently about companies laying off employees, like Disney, but most...
Manga Wars Episode TOKYOPOP: The Empire Strikes Back
It had been their stated goal for quite a while, but now it's official: TOKYOPOP is back in the licensing game.
The History of TOKYOPOP
TOKYOPOP started in 1997 as Mixx Entertainment. Although...
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 Changing Retail Landscape
COVID-19 has caused tons of disruptions all around the world. Lots of movie and book releases have been pushed back, finding items may take longer, and popping in to a store...
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 those retailers can stock all those volumes...
To Share or Not to Share
In the last month or so, the game Persona 5 has caused quite a controversy. Upon release, Atlus posted a list of rules about sharing content from the PlayStation4 RPG in...
My Re-Start with Alpha Manga
For the past year, I tried to make it a habit of opening the Alpha Manga app every day, even on days when I wasn't going to read anything. That's because...
The Dark Side of Online Reviews
Reviews are subjective. That's obvious, of course, and basically no matter what you are considering to watch, read, use, or whatever, there are going to be some people who sing of...
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...
Gather ‘Round for Anime Game Night
This year, International TableTop Day was moved from April to June 1st. As usual, there will be a lot of livestreaming board games, giveaways and events at stores, and local gatherings...