Cowboy Bebop is, without a doubt, one of the most famous and beloved anime ever made. It’s also one of the most complex, with references from across film, music, television, and literature. Even attempting to document the show in full would be an undertaking of hundreds of …Read more »
With Adult Swim’s Uzumaki finally on its way, and Halloween just around the corner, we have Junji Ito on the brain yet again. The horror manga master has thrilled and terrified generations of fans. And if you’ve ever wondered how his mind works, a new book …Read more »
This weekend marks the latest installment of the Awesome Games Done Quick charity speedrunning marathon, a week-long round-the-clock event that showcases the best of the best as they absolutely demolish all kinds of games, both new and old. Games Done Quick has raised over $41 …Read more »
If you’ve ever thought some food in an anime looked especially good, you’re not the only one. BAKE ANIME, written by Emily J. Bushman and published by Simon & Schuster, is out to help you make your own anime baked goods. Bushman talked to Otaku …Read more »
Disclosure: Tokyo Treat supplied us with one box for review purposes. It’s a Christmas cornucopia in the latest arrival from Tokyo Treat, which is a subscription service that offers up an assortment of Japanese snacks in each box, ranging from sweet to savory. Following up …Read more »
Disclosure: Tokyo Treat supplied us with one box for review purposes. If you’re looking for a reliable subscription box service, you can find something up your alley for even the most niche of needs. While there are countless options to choose from, the actual results …Read more »
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been a hit, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Material Ultimania is a wonderful companion book for fans. The tall hardcover is 336 pages and bursting with gorgeous imagery and behind-the-scenes information. The book is divided into sections: Key Visuals, Illustrations, …Read more »
VIZ Media recently released Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Nintendo’s Legendary CEO, a book that collects the thoughts of the late, great Satoru Iwata. As anyone who caught even a glimpse of Iwata in his prime would expect, each page reveals more of his …Read more »
Elianna Bernstein is the kind of character who can speak to many book lovers — she’s the bibliophile princess. Her family is a long line of readers, and she’s no exception. She’s engaged to Prince Christopher, though she doesn’t understand why he’s interested in someone …Read more »
We here at OUSA Japan Headquarters are big fans of 1) Ghost in the Shell and 2) a good craft beer, so when we heard a Japanese brewery was bringing out an official Ghost in the Shell beer, we knew we had to give it …Read more »
Revivals of 1980s pop culture are all the rage now, which suits me just fine. Though rooted in that era, the venerable Dirty Pair franchise continually overhauls its visual aesthetic to follow current trends. This omnibus is no exception, looking sharply distinct from the original …Read more »
Disappointed by his failure to connect with students, young home ec teacher Shinji Yabe starts a cooking club. But the only student to show up is Miku Okazaki, “the school’s number one gal,” who has huge boobs, masses of bleached blonde hair, and no domestic …Read more »
Tokyo: Day By Day gives ideas for 365 things to do in Tokyo, one for each day of the year. It was probably written in mind for tourists going to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Because of unfortunate circumstances, the Olympics and pretty much any tourism …Read more »
Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger is an interesting metafictional take on traditional video-game-to-manga adaptations. While it could very easily cross over into the embarrassing world of self-insert wish fulfillment scenarios, instead it subverts expectations and turns into something much more exciting. Protagonist Shogo works at Square …Read more »
When I first showed Dragon Marked for Death to one of my friends, it was quickly deemed “the most Inti Creates game” they’ve ever seen. That’s a pretty apt description for what is, indeed, a very Inti Creates sidescroller, which will only mean something to …Read more »
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