When I first came across Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the title didn’t reveal much. At first glance, with its familiar illustrations, I assumed it was just another traditional “magical girl” series—one where young girls use magic to fight enemies, overcome challenges, and grow along the way. However, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. takes a completely fresh…
The Dandadan anime is set to premiere this October (as of 2024), but the first three episodes are being shown in select theaters a month early. So, I thought now would be a good time to review the manga (if it’s not already too late). If you’re wondering what “Dandadan” means in Japanese, the answer…
I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! is all about a protagonist who's incredibly strong but completely oblivious to his own power. I started reading this manga when the first volume came out. After the second one, there was a long wait before the third volume…
A few weeks ago, an announcement was made that the Sakamoto Days anime will release in early 2025, which I thought was a perfect opportunity to write a review of the manga. The main character is Taro Sakamoto. He was a legendary assassin renowned for his prowess in all forms of combat, including gunfights, sword…
Kagurabachi starts with an introduction of Chihiro Rokuhira, a young boy who aspires to become a swordsmith and diligently trained under the guidance of his father, Kunishige, a renowned skilled swordsmith. His father is very serious while working, but when he is not working, he is silly and playful, in contrast to his reserved son.…
Enter the world of Kaiju Hachigou ("Kaiju 8 Gou" - 8 in Japanese is "Hachi"), where Japan grapples daily with the menace of monstrous beings. Our protagonist, Kafka Hibino, once harbored grand dreams of joining the defense force to vanquish these Kaiju threats. However, fate dealt him a different hand, relegating him to the grim…