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A Stream with Cider

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Rawle Nyanzi

I recently did a livestream with a Youtuber named Cider. We talk about why anime is doing so well compared to American comics, and about specific nostalgic anime. Have a listen! Also, get yourself a copy of The Perils of … Continue reading →

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Kadokawa Will Not Censor Its Manga

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Rawle Nyanzi

A couple of days ago, I mentioned that Kadokawa plans to censor its manga in a larger post about the possible corruption of that industry. Well today, I’m proud to say that regarding Kadokawa, such a fear can be put … Continue reading →

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Manga Is Not Your Pop Culture Savior

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Rawle Nyanzi

I’m seeing these videos all the time: “Manga’s kicking US comics’ ass!” “They can’t stop the rise of manga!” “Manga sales outpace all of US comics’ sales!” This triumphant shouting was amplified by a Bounding Into Comics article stating that … Continue reading →

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I Was Going to Blog about a Rebuttal

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Rawle Nyanzi

…to my assessment of the problem with anime fandom, but Bradford C. Walker, author of Star Knight Saga, does a far better job of assessing them than I ever could, so read his take instead. His main point is that … Continue reading →

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Moe Problems

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

On a Google Plus thread, JD Cowan discusses what led to the decline of the anime industry in the US: It was the perfect storm of bad management and the overseas industry going insular. There’s a reason there’s such a … Continue reading →

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Castalia House post: OVA, the Anime Role-Playing Game

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Today is a great day, for I have made my first post over at the Castalia House blog. It goes into detail about the strengths and weaknesses of OVA: The Anime Role-Playing Game, a game I backed on Kickstarter and … Continue reading →

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Is Naruto the Last Great Anime Franchise?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

I’d say that Naruto is not the last great anime franchise. However, here’s why I’m asking this question. As many of you know, Japan’s birth rate is quite low. With a total fertility rate of only 1.4 children per woman, … Continue reading →

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Kaze no Stigma Disguises Romance as Action

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

When you think “romance,” you think of something sentimental or slow-moving, with a strong emphasis on emotion and feelings. Anime romances in particular dial up the sex jokes as far as they can go and do not let go. But … Continue reading →

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