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Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Anime, Sequel to Dodge Danpei

By Catwithbadmanners • July 18, 2025

A Legacy in Dodgeball: The Story of Honō no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei and Its Sequel The world of dodgeball is about to be revived with a new animated adaptation. Shogakukan has announced that "Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko," the sequel to the iconic manga "Honō no Tōkyūji Dodge Danpei," will...

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The Final Chapter: Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2 Manga Ends with Volume 13

By Catwithbadmanners • July 16, 2025

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2 Manga Reaches Its Conclusion with Volume 13 The manga adaptation of "Ascendance of a Bookworm" (Honzuki no Gekokujō) Part 2 is set to conclude with its 13th volume. A recent listing on Amazon Japan confirms this final installment will be published on September 15th,...

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Lady's Modesty Rocks the Anime World, Then Hits Pause on Manga!

By Catwithbadmanners • July 16, 2025

The Announcement and What We Know So Far The popular manga "Rock is a Lady’s Modesty" (Rock wa Lady no Tashinamideshite) will be going on hiatus, according to an announcement in this year's 14th issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine. While the specifics remain unknown, the statement indicates that the...

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New Chapters Arrive for "Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket" Manga, Following Author's Battle

By Catwithbadmanners • July 15, 2025

The Resumption of "Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket" Serialization After a hiatus due to health concerns, the manga adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket is set to resume with three new chapters. This announcement came during the release of Kadokawa’s Monthly Gundam Ace...

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Walpurgisnacht Draws Closer: New Trailer & Key Visual for Madoka Magica Movie!

By Catwithbadmanners • July 15, 2025

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Walpurgisnacht: Rising" Anime Movie Set for February 2026 Premiere! The highly anticipated sequel anime movie, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Walpurgisnacht: Rising" (Walpurgis no Kaiten), has unveiled a new trailer and key visual, confirming its release in February 2026. This film continues the acclaimed magical...

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"Kusunoki's Garden of Gods" Anime Arrives 2026

By Catwithbadmanners • July 15, 2025

"Kusunoki's Garden of Gods" Anime Adaptation Officially Announced for 2026 Kadokawa has officially confirmed that the beloved light novel series, "Kusunoki's Garden of Gods" (also known as Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei), is being adapted into an anime. This popular series was originally written by Enju and features illustrations by ox....

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The Shoujo World: How a Genre for Girls Revolutionized Manga and Anime

By Catwithbadmanners • July 14, 2025

What is Shoujo? Definition, Origins, and Evolution Shoujo (少女), meaning "young girl" in Japanese, is a genre of manga and anime specifically aimed at a female audience, generally between 8 and 18 years old. It's considered one of the four main pillars of the manga/anime world, alongside Shounen (for boys),...

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Waifu 101: Exploring the Culture, Reasons, and Impact of Ideal Fictional Characters

By Catwithbadmanners • July 8, 2025

What is a Waifu? Definition and Origins The word "waifu" is well-known in the anime, manga, and video game communities. It comes from the English word "wife." A waifu is a fictional female character – usually from anime or manga, but sometimes from video games – that a fan feels...

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Unveiling the Deep Meaning of "Sensei": Beyond a Simple Term

By Catwithbadmanners • July 8, 2025

The Origin and Etymology of "Sensei" The word "sensei" (先生) is much more than a simple designation for a teacher. It derives from the Japanese characters 先 (Sen), meaning 'before' or 'precede', and 生 (Sei), meaning 'life'. This combination suggests that a "sensei" is someone who has lived before you,...

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The Art of Voice: Exploring the Influence of Japan's Seiyuu

By Catwithbadmanners • July 8, 2025

What Does It Mean to Be a Seiyuu? The term "seiyuu" (声優) is the Japanese word for "voice actor" or "voice actress," but it represents much more than a simple translation. Unlike in English, where we distinguish between "voice actor" and "voice actress," the term seiyuu encompasses both genders in...

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