Tragedy, Traitors, and Tradition: The Paradox of Jobless Reincarnation

Note: This post discusses spoilers for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation through season 3, episode 13 (mostly of that specific episode), and mentions mature topics that some readers may find uncomfortable. Tragedy One of the recurring features of classical tragedies is that the main character’s strengths always bring about his demise. The hero thus ends up… Read More Tragedy, Traitors, and Tradition: The Paradox of Jobless Reincarnation

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Fall 2026 Anime First Impressions

Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions! Fall 2026 is taking its sweet time getting started. A handful of anime will arrive before the end of September, but the season really begins to hit its stride on September 30, when the autumn schedule starts filling… Read More Fall 2026 Anime First Impressions

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First Impression: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3

Jinshi and Maomao have helped end the Shi Clan’s rebellion and have gone their separate ways—Jinshi in the palace now officially as the imperial younger brother, and Maomao back to life as an apothecary and serving the Verdigris House. But signs indicate that the peace following the rebellion will be short-lived. Within the palace walls,… Read More First Impression: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3

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Fanart Friday, Too: Ice Queen Koyuki

The Ramparts of Ice has officially returned! And so, too, has our “ice queen” Koyuki, who, as we know, actually has the warmest heart you can imagine… ★ 【kanniiepan】「 ice queen koyuki 」

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Fanart Friday: Don’t Forget October 3rd

October 3rd, the most critical date in the beloved series Fullmetal Alchemist (and perhaps for the anime fandom in general!), falls on Saturday this year. Don’t forget it. ★ 【也也也】「 Don’t forget 」

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First Impression: The Ramparts of Ice Season 2

Momoka Kuriki, our antagonist, is reminiscing about the events of the first season and plotting how to get her way at the same time. For her part, the usually boisterous Miki confronts the day after the world-shattering love confession that ended the first season. And so, The Ramparts of Ice elegantly gets us back up… Read More First Impression: The Ramparts of Ice Season 2

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First Impression: FX Fighter Kurumi-chan

“Please, God! I cannot lose this money!” The pink-haired young woman gasps out a desperate plea as the line continues to plunge downward on her foreign exchange investment. “If you can hear me, please rewind time!” Cue the flashback. Kurumi-chan is in the final year of middle school when the world economy plunges into recession.… Read More First Impression: FX Fighter Kurumi-chan

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Review: Nebula’s Civilization, Manhwa Chs. 1-67

Sung-Woon, AKA “Nebula,” is the #1-ranked player of Lost World, a fantasy Civilization-style video game. After obtaining all of the achievements in the game, he receives an invitation to try out the “real” game. Intrigued, he accepts and finds himself transported with several dozen other players into the actual universe of Lost World—as gods. The… Read More Review: Nebula’s Civilization, Manhwa Chs. 1-67

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Review: Your Forma, Vol. 7

George Lucas once explained that the second act of a series is about putting the characters, who are now established, in the worst situation possible (ex. Luke loses a hand, Han is frozen in carbonite). In volume seven of Your Forma, it feels exactly like we’re in that middle act—everything is going to hell, and… Read More Review: Your Forma, Vol. 7

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