A Lookie at Jump Rookie
It wasn't too long ago I wrote about how manga serializations are changing in Japan. Since then, several other magazines have been announced they're...
Another Look at the Manga Piracy Debate
Where do you get your manga?
Hopefully, you answered something like, "At my local bookstore!" or, "At an online retailer!" or even one of the...
The Hunt for Anime Black Friday Deals: 2019 Edition
It's Thanksgiving Eve, everybody! Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is known for its doorbuster deals. But the deals will be a-plenty from today...
Happy (Un)Valentine’s Day
Today's Valentine's Day, and many of you are likely spending it with someone special. And if you have forgotten somehow... oops. Sorry, can't help...
A Farewell to Hastings
Well, it's official: all Hastings stores will be closed.
I wrote about the situation and its effects in an earlier article. While the company hoped...
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 Return of the DMI
It's been a long time coming for thousands of manga fans. After being ghosted by Digital Manga, Inc. (in fact, at times, it was...
Toys R Us Plots Its Comeback…Again
Toys R Us' bankruptcy led to one of the biggest US retail collapses in recent history. It was a brand that had been around...
The Dark Side of Online Reviews
Reviews are subjective. That's obvious, of course, and basically no matter what you are considering to watch, read, use, or whatever, there are going...
What’s On Your Merchandise Wish Lists?
If you've been an anime fan for a while, you've probably acquired a few goodies along the way. Perhaps a figure or two, a...