Limarc Ambalina Anime, Anime Merchandise

Original Anime Production Genga Set from Shuffle! (Asread Studios) — Collector’s Guide

TL;DR Genuine key-animation drawings (原画, genga) from the anime Shuffle! by Asread, circa 2005. Seven sheets featuring a dynamic swimsuit/beach scene, including a central female character flexing, plus multi-character layout and back-view male figures. Excellent find for serious anime art collectors—especially fans of visual-novel adaptations and early 2000s romance-harem anime. Japan-specific context: Original studio-drawn genga … Continue reading Original Anime Production Genga Set from Shuffle! (Asread Studios) — Collector’s Guide

James Fujita Anime, Living in Japan, Travelling to Japan

Laid-Back Anime Locations: Yamanashi Prefecture

When it comes to Yamanashi Prefecture locations, one anime stands out — Yuru Camp, a.k.a. Laid-Back Camp. Without Yuru Camp, many anime fans wouldn’t know that this rural, inland, and mountainous prefecture even existed.  That’s understandable, because Yamanashi isn't as touristy as Hakone (Kanagawa) or Nikko (Tochigi). But Yamanashi does feature the scenic and natural … Continue reading Laid-Back Anime Locations: Yamanashi Prefecture

James Fujita Anime, Film & TV

Crunchyroll Ventures Into Mature, 18+, and NSFW Anime Content

Millions of anime fans worldwide stream content on Crunchyroll. But did you know that Crunchyroll’s huge library includes mature and 18+ anime? This article will explain how to recognize any anime that Crunchyroll labels as “18/ Mature.” We will also show some easy steps you can take to avoid it. Table of Contents A Note … Continue reading Crunchyroll Ventures Into Mature, 18+, and NSFW Anime Content