Dear Hot Topic…
Dear Hot Topic,
I like you. I really do. But you're making it hard for me to ever want to shop there again.
You see, I...
Crunchyroll For Sale
Launched in 2006 as yet another fansub/piracy site, Crunchyroll went legit about two years later and became a driving force in the Western anime...
A Look at Manga History with Hokusai x Manga
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"Duh! It started with Osamu Tezuka!" many of you are responding.
Well, yes, Tezuka helped pioneer the modern...
Spotlight on Hot Topic
Overview
Hot Topic was originally known for selling music-related shirts and merchandise. In recent years, they have expanded into pop culture. Hot Topic carries products...
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Otaku Coin: A Cryptocurrency for Anime Fans?
"Support the industry!"
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Does GameStop Need an Update?
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A Changing Retail Landscape
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Out of Print, Out of Luck?
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