Summer Reading: The Dark Maidens Discussion

It is time for a discussion of The Dark Maidens, featuring me, Gee, and Justus! This post will contain lots of spoilers, so it's recommended you read the book first. (Amazon -- Barnes and Noble -- Book Depository -- RightStuf) To check on the Summer Reading Program 2018 schedule, click here. Cho: Welcome to literature… Read More Summer Reading: The Dark Maidens Discussion

On Suicidal Mimes and Defective Products

This article has been on my mind for a long time now. It’s the first time I’ve attempted to write something of this sort, so I’m not sure how well I’ll manage to get across all my thoughts… but basically I just want to share how a couple light novels have helped me out in… Read More On Suicidal Mimes and Defective Products

Review: Baccano! 1931: The Grand Punk Railroad – Local (Vol 2)

Baccano! is back, with even more eccentric characters and crazy plotting!! Four groups collide on-board the transcontinental express The Flying Pussyfoot as the train makes its way from Chicago to New York. As tensions and the body count rises, a terrifying monster called the Rail Tracer joins the mix and no one is safe! This… Read More Review: Baccano! 1931: The Grand Punk Railroad – Local (Vol 2)

J-Novel Club: Lazy Dungeon Master, An Archdemon’s Dilemma

J-Novel Club has announced two new light novel licenses for their online service: Lazy Dungeon Master — by Supana Onikage (art by Youta) An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Slave Elf Bride — by Fuminori Teshima (art by COMTA) A free sample preview is available for both titles, and J-Novel Club members can read… Read More J-Novel Club: Lazy Dungeon Master, An Archdemon’s Dilemma

True Tenchi Muyo!

English Title: True Tenchi Muyo! Japanese Title: 真・天地無用! 魎皇鬼 — “Shin Tenchi Muyo! Ryououki” Author: Masaki Kajishima — 梶島正樹, Yousuke Kuroda — 黒田洋介 Illustrator: Masaki Kajishima — 梶島正樹 Translator: Lillian Olsen Genre: Sci-fi, Harem, Action Original Run: August 1997 – May 1999 English Run: June 2018 – ongoing Japanese Publisher: Fujimi Fantasia Bunko (Fujimi Shobo) English… Read More True Tenchi Muyo!

Review: Fullmetal Alchemist – The Abducted Alchemist (Vol 2)

Railway lines are being blown up thanks to a mysterious group of terrorists rallying against the military. Despite the constant attacks there have been no casualties and seemingly no motivation, leaving Colonel Mustang and the rest of military personnel under the pressure of civilian frustrations. The public dissatisfaction is loud enough to distract from the… Read More Review: Fullmetal Alchemist – The Abducted Alchemist (Vol 2)