What Made the ARIA Kickstarter So Successful?
As you probably know by now, Nozomi Entertainment raised money to both release ARIA the ANIMATION on Blu-ray as well as give it an...
Toys R Us Resurrection?
By now, you've probably heard plans to bring back Toys R Us from the land of the dead. First, earlier this month, there were...
Where Have All the Manga Mondays Gone?
Let's face it: Mondays are awful. There's a reason why we say TGIF and not TGIM. And if you don't hate Mondays, you're either...
When Kickstarter Met Kodansha
Recently, there was an interesting announcement between two companies you might not expect to have a formal partnership.
On April 17th, Kickstarter announced (in...
Checking on the Changes at Barnes & Noble
Like many of you, my in-store shopping has been limited between store closings, stay-at-home orders, and general caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But...
Amazon, Walmart, and Price Guarantees
If you follow deal sites and shopping news, you may have heard a lot about Amazon and Walmart recently. The two superstores both made...
Instant Analysis Plus: Saving Life, By Mario Kaneda (NSFW)
The best way™ to describe Saving Life (which was formerly released by TOKYOPOP eons ago) properly is to mention that the story revolves around...
Bet, Wish, Trend: 2017 Edition
Okay, you know all those "kiss, marry, kill"-type games that are out there? You pick three people (or choose from a list of three...
State of the Manga Market, Via ICv2’s Insider Talks 2020
A few weeks ago ICv2 announced the launch of ICv2 Insider Talks 2020. This would normally be held at New York Comic Con, and...
Major Companies Team Up in the Animanga Space
Over the past few weeks, there have been announcements bringing together significant powerhouses. For those who have missed them, let's recap and cover what...