In Volume 4 of Rakuen Le Paradis (楽園Le Paradis) we, the readers, are treated like the adults we are and…man, it feels good. This chapter of “Collectors, “by Nishi UKO was absolutely breathtaking. Not because it was dramatic, or because it dealt with serious issues. It took my breath away because it was about women […]
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Now This Is Only My Opinion, the Ninth
Here is me, trying to answer you and flailing pretty badly, in the newest round of “Utter Nonsense.” Q:What is that little red creature in the Utena movie, anyways? A: It’s Chu-chu’s drinking buddy, Wani. Q: What do you feel Erica has been the most important thing released here in the states from Japan in […]
El Cazador Manga
When this manga came out, I put two conditions upon myself – I would not buy it for full price and I would not read it with a chip on my shoulder. These might seem strange to those of you who don’t pay attention to the Japanese imprints under which the original manga are published, […]
Aoi Shiro Drama CDs
Thanks to the generosity and kindness of Japanese blogger, Okazu Hero and my friend, Komatsu-san, I had the pleasure of listening to two of the Aoi Shiro Drama CDs – “Glass Shoes” and “Engage.” These CDs are not available for purchase – they were probably included in magazines as extras. Both disks are more similar to […]
Shopping Without A Vengeance
Because we’ve been so busy, we really hadn’t had a chance to seriously shop for anything yet. So today we decided to just stick close to home and hit up Otome Road. Animate, K-Books, Toranoana felt our whirlwind consumption. It’s weird, because for the very first time, we really don’t have a lot we want. […]
