While listening to my work playlist today, I noticed a new Radwimps song in my recommendations. It was released on March 10th, 10 years after The Great Tohoku Earthquake that took countless lives. The song is called あいたい (aitai) which means I want to see you or I miss you in Japanese. It's simple but beautiful. I recommend you listen … Continue reading Radwimps Releases Album Honoring Victims of 2011 Tohoku Earthquake
The Difference Between “wa” and “ga” in Japanese
The video below from my teacher's Youtube channel explains the difference between the Japanese particles は (wa) and が (ga) in under 4 minutes! Last year, my Japanese teacher in Tokyo named Kaori-sensei decided to start her own Youtube channel. Her channel is called メキメキ日本語 (meki meki nihongo), which loosely translated (poorly translated by me) means … Continue reading The Difference Between “wa” and “ga” in Japanese
Violet Evergarden Full Series Review — The Girl With the Metal Hands
The Girl With the Metal Hands - A Violet Evergarden Review In the past, I reviewed A Silent Voice both because I loved that anime and because I'd like to support Kyoto Animation in light of the tragic attack in 2019 where many staff lost their lives. I'll be covering my favorite titles by the … Continue reading Violet Evergarden Full Series Review — The Girl With the Metal Hands
6 Anime with the Most Complex yet Logical Storylines
If you have any experience watching anime, you know they often have good storylines, and some of them are even novel adaptations. With time and experience watching anime, you’ll realize that you will already have an idea of what the story is about, including the scope and plot, after just a few episodes. If the … Continue reading 6 Anime with the Most Complex yet Logical Storylines
Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa: A Manga Review
Lead Image Source: Anime Feminist Ai Yazawa is famous for her realistic and ‘adult’ style of writing. She probably became most known for her classic manga — “Paradise Kiss” (ParaKiss for short from Japanese Paradaisu Kisu) which brought her popularity. ParaKiss is a comic comprised of a 5-volume series. It was also made into anime and a … Continue reading Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa: A Manga Review
Catching Up With NIS America Podcast
In this podcast I did on Hacker Noon, I talked to Erin Kim from NIS America. I normally have the pleasure of speaking to the company every year at the annual Tokyo Game Show. Unfortunately, Tokyo Game Show 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19. While I didn't get the chance to see the marketing team … Continue reading Catching Up With NIS America Podcast
Travelling in Japan: Where to Buy the Japan Rail Pass and is it Worth it?
Whilst travelling in other countries can be quite daunting, terrifying, confusing and expensive, Japan has made a way for tourists and visitors that can make travelling in this beautiful country a lot easier and cheaper. I’m talking about the JR pass. This pass is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to help you to … Continue reading Travelling in Japan: Where to Buy the Japan Rail Pass and is it Worth it?
5 Places to Watch The Promised Neverland Online
The Promised Neverland is a must-watch anime that every anime fan needs to check out. Below, I have compiled a list of the 5 best places where you can watch The Promised Neverland online. I will also tell you guys where you can purchase a Blu-ray set to enjoy this anime in the best way … Continue reading 5 Places to Watch The Promised Neverland Online
6 Places to Watch Weathering With You Online
Weathering With You (Tenki No Ko) is the latest of Makoto Shinkai's impressive anime films and many fans consider it as good, or even better than, Your Name. If you are a Shinkai fan looking to watch his latest film, there are a variety of online platforms where you can stream the film straight to … Continue reading 6 Places to Watch Weathering With You Online
5 Places to Watch Kimi No Na Wa Online (Your Name)
Perhaps one of the best, if not the best, Makoto Shinkai film of all time, Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) filled box offices all over Japan and became the world’s highest-grossing anime film. Shinkai has built up an amazing filmography and many people are still looking to watch Kimi No Na Wa online, years … Continue reading 5 Places to Watch Kimi No Na Wa Online (Your Name)
