The Data on Best Buy Beta
Odds are you either have an Amazon Prime membership or know someone who does. After all, about half or more of US households have...
Go West, Young Anime: Upcoming Remakes on the Small & Silver Screens
As Japanese media franchises have risen in popularity over the past couple of decades (and have had accelerated growth in the past few years),...
Getting to Know izneo
Today, I'm taking a look at izneo, another service where manga lovers can get their fix. Is it worth your time?
izneo describes itself...
Toys R Us Plots Its Comeback
There has been talk of Toys R Us being revived in the US for a while now. In fact, almost shortly after they liquidated....
The Many Ways to Deal With All Your Old Anime & Manga
Do you remember when you bought your first anime or manga volume? Maybe your first video game? Ah, that was a special time, wasn't...
2016 Otaku Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas: Part 1
It's November now, and you know what that means: holiday gift-giving time!
So while there are thousands of reviews and recommendations out there, I decided...
Barnes & Noble Gets a New Owner
I've discussed (arguably beat down on) Barnes & Noble many times in this column. But this is definitely the biggest news yet, even if...
Why You Should Start Your Holiday Shopping Now
In my family, we have a rule: if you don't tell me what you want for Christmas by October 1st, you get nothing. (Well,...
Movies and Shipping and Books, Oh My!
With the holiday break and the changing of the calendar, let's cover a few news tidbits.
The Video Rental Market Gets Even Smaller
The changing marketplace...
FAKKU Doubles the Hentai
Crunchyroll is arguably one of the biggest success stories in the anime industry. While originally one of many hosts of fansubs, Crunchyroll now actively...