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Tokyo Revengers – Anime Fangirling

Tokyo Revengers is not a show I was interested in watching until I heard about it's unique twist. A story about Japanese motorcycle hoodlums? Nah, not for me. However, bored one weekend in between anime seasons when all the shows I was watching were over, I gave the first episode a chance and basically binged … Continue reading Tokyo Revengers – Anime Fangirling

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Anime Fangirling!

There are way too many Isekai anime series. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is the one of the only ones I will watch religiously. If you aren't familiar with the term, The Japan Times has a great article about the genre. Essentially, the main character dies and wakes up in an alternate universe. The new universe … Continue reading Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Anime Fangirling!

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“Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” vs. “The Walking Dead”

Zombies are a pop culture staple that keeps people like me glued to their screens. While "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead" and “The Walking Dead” explore the zombie hoards, they have wildly different approaches to the apocalypse! I wanted to take a look at the unique elements of each show to see why … Continue reading “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” vs. “The Walking Dead”

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Square Enix Cafe

UPDATE SEPTEMEMBER 20200 The café has relocated and is now in the walkway underneath the Hotel Mets. Its not far from the original location. ___ now back to the original post___ Husband and I noticed the Square Enix Café in Akihabara on one of our previous trips to Japan, back in 2015. That trip, the … Continue reading Square Enix Cafe

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Anime Fangirling: The Rising Of The Shield Hero

The Rising of the Shield Hero is one of the better anime "I died and woke up in another world" shows, AKA: isekai. It's an interesting tale, since most of the stories start with the main character being super amazing at something that revolutionizes the world they end up in eventually, but that isn't the … Continue reading Anime Fangirling: The Rising Of The Shield Hero

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Anime Fangirling: The Ranking of Kings

The Ranking of Kings is a surprisingly good anime. Do not judge this show by its streaming service thumbnail...

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Dystopian Science Fiction – 5 Must Read Books

I love dystopian science fiction and my favorite stories are about everything that could go wrong with our government, corporations, and people in general.

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Anime Fangirling: Fire Force

I became obsessed with Fire Force (炎炎ノ消防隊) on my last trip to Japan. There was a giant display at Anime Japan and I was immediately drawn to it.

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Subplot Recordings – A Year in the Life

Some sad news - Jeff passed away in mid-November. My sincere condolences to his husband, John. He will be sorely missed. 2018: It is going to take me a tiny bit to get to Subplot Recordings but bear with me.... A few months ago, I reconnected online with a guy I went to high school … Continue reading Subplot Recordings – A Year in the Life

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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken: Anime Fangirling

"Keep Your Hands Off MEizouken," is such a treat! A story about 3 girls who become friends, joining talents to make their dreams come true.