The cover of the second volume of immediately lets you know that things are not going to be as happy and sweet in this isekai fantasy as they were in volume one. ― The cover of the second volume of Tsukasa Yamazaki's I Became the Secretary of a Hero immediately lets you know that things are not going to be as happy and sweet in this isekai fantasy as they were in volume one. Where the first book's co...

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Jujutsu Kaisen GN 1

Jan 19, 12:21

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"Jujutsu Kaisen is a good enough book, but not one with a lot of staying power in your memory. It's fun while you're reading, but ultimately a bit forgettable in this debut volume." ― On the surface, there really isn't all that much about Jujutsu Kaisen that stands out as unique. Like many of its brethren Shounen Jump series, the story features a naïve but well-meaning protagonist with more muscles a...

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ANNCast - Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Weathering Over Here

Jan 18, 13:00

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Zac and Lynzee tackle Makoto Shinkai's two biggest films - Your Name and Weathering With You, plus our favorite premieres of the Winter 2020 season and more! ― ANNCast 370 - Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Weathering Over Here Zac and Lynzee tackle Makoto Shinkai's two biggest films - Your Name and Weathering With You, plus our favorite premieres of the Winter 2020 season and more! You can listen to the sho...

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Hinamatsuri Complete Series BD & Digital

Jan 18, 12:00

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Hinamatsuri is nominally a comedy, but if you're looking for just laughs, it may not quite deliver - but when it is funny, it works really well. ― Hinamatsuri, which takes its name from a pun on the words for the main character's name and “festival” as well as the fact that “hinamatsuri” is a specific holiday also known as “girls' day,” is a bit of an unbalanced show. It ranges between being very fun...

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This Week in Games - Super Smash Salt

Jan 17, 14:00

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It's a big week for news - More Fire Emblem in Smash, Final Fantasy VII gets delayed, Sony's still out of E3 - and much more! ― We've got a pretty news-heavy Week in Games, but before we get started, I'll link you all to my preview/interview for Granblue Fantasy Versus! A big gallery of pictures from Granblue Fest are following soon, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Now, are you ready for some HARD...

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Interview: Guilty Kiss, A Love Live! Sensation & Fan-Made Obsession

Jan 17, 13:00

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The spectacularly popular idols of Guilty Kiss sit down for a chat about their explosive new careers as a fan-favorite spinoff of Aqours! ― Guilty Kiss is a unit within the school idol group Aqours in the multimedia music phenomenon Love Live! Sunshine!! Their first single – “Strawberry Trapper” – debuted in 2016 followed by their second single – “Kowareyasuki” – in 2017. The unit was formed as a fan...

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Lupin III THE FIRST

Jan 17, 12:00

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Breathtaking 3D animation that brilliantly mirrors the classic 2D look of Lupin is the hallmark of this latest film - but does the story hold up? Kim Morrissy has the details. ― There's a reason they keep bringing in Takashi Yamazaki to write and direct 3D re-imaginings of beloved Japanese franchises. From Stand By Me Doraemon to Dragon Quest Your Story, Yamazaki's work isn't content with merely appe...

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