Instant Analysis: Monthly Girl’s Nozaki-kun
In early 2014 I stumbled across images from a 4-koma gag manga on tumblr — Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun, which none of my friends had even heard of. Happily enough, the anime was announced shortly later, a...
View ArticleAround Japan: Okinawa
I have now returned from Kyoto and am going to talk about Okinawa. I know there is absolutely no logic in my writing except for one thing. I’m going back to Okinawa and I’m so happy I can’t stop...
View ArticleInstant Analysis: Horimiya Vol 1
Horimiya, which tells a story about two people living two different lives in school and out of school, is sweet and also good for a chuckle or two as you learn their motivations the more they interact...
View ArticleThe Directional Pad — The Hottest Holiday News
Happy holiday season, OASG readers! It is the third Saturday of the month, so that means it is time for another episode of “The Directional Pad.” Be sure to read Geoff’s November column if you missed...
View ArticleAround Japan: Ibaraki Prefecture
Today, we’re going to move a bit closer from Tokyo and discover a place that absolutely no one ever goes to, I’m talking about Ibaraki prefecture. To be fair, I have only been to one city in Ibaraki...
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