Netflix and Chill…But Only in Your Own Home
Netflix has announced some changes, and even though they may be expected, for many, it means the end of an era.
First, Netflix is ending...
Lessons I Hope Companies Will Learn from Final Fantasy XV
November had the launch of two major games: Pokemon Sun and Moon and Final Faantasy XV. The latter has taken 10 years to land...
Crunchyroll and Funimation Get Serious About Their Future
Sony buying AT&T's Crunchyroll was bound to bring about some changes. But in the days, weeks, and months following the news that the purchase...
I’m Treated to TokyoTreat
Back in 2018, I did a round-up of Japanese-inspired subscription boxes, ranging from anime goods to Japanese food to stationary and more. One of...
An Unusual Holiday Shopping Season Arrives
Tomorrow is October 1st. Usually, October is the start of the holiday sales drive. Sure, the pressure truly turns up a notch in November...
Sekai Shake-Up
Many employees at Sekai Project got some bad news recently: they were being let go.
According to one former employee, this included the entire marketing...
Update on Loot Crate
Back in August, I wrote about Loot Crate, which had recently filed for bankruptcy. Now it's time to check back in with them and...
Spotlight on Amazon
A recent BloomReach survey showed that 44% of customers start their online shopping at Amazon, beating even Google. In addition, 44% of digital retailers...
The House of Mouse and the Land of the Rising Sun
Today is November 18th, Mickey Mouse Day (or Mickey Mouse's Birthday). Back in 1928, "Steamboat Willie" made its debut on this very day. While...
Kemonomore Friends
How important is the staff of an anime to you? For many viewers, they may recognize some of the voice cast, the studio, and...