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Tag Archives: Manga
The YouTube of Manga? For Real?
Above: “Absolutely not!!” (ironic promo image used for the subject of this post by Ken Akamatsu, creator of Love Hina, and thus the actual holder of the intellectual property thereof.) いいえ、本当かも （It Really Might Be For Real!) The Gist: Ken … Continue reading
Nurarihyon no Mago, ep. 10
If time truly permitted I’d relate from the beginning but, this is a transition to a new arc so it’s as good a place as any. Spoilers: show So Rikuo finally ascended to take over the Nura-gumi as “The Third” … Continue reading
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Profiles in Anime: Shiki
A Vampire Drama “Shiki” began as a novel written by Fuyumi Oni, whose chief claim to fame is writing the “Twelve Kingdoms” novels. (I have yet to read these, but I am told they are very interesting. I am aware … Continue reading
Fan Service: What It Means, And Why
Defining A Phrase Most people with even a small amount of knowledge of anime or manga are familiar with the term “fan service,” and usually with what it means. However, there is an interesting little story to tell about the … Continue reading
Colloquialisms: Uro Uro
ウロウロ (uro uro) “Uro uro” is not, technically, a sound effect. It can be written in hiragana rather than katakana as うろうろ because it is a native Japanese colloquialism. However, to differentiate it as a colloquialism, it is often written … Continue reading
Sound Effect: Pika Pika
Pika Pika: What “Pikachu” is based on. Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 5
Seven tips to conclude “How To Read Manga Better.” Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 4
The little things add up to big progress in reading manga better. Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 3
Vocabulary is measured in words, not kanji alone. Continue reading
How To Read Manga Better, Part 2
Part 2: Get The Hang Of Grammar Continue reading