I discover what kind of stuff comes in one of Suruga-ya’s “non-genre” mystery boxes. Was it worth it? In terms of quantity, yes. To satisfy my curiosity, yes.
Japanese second-hand goods retailer Suruga-ya is currently offering “lucky bags” (random lots) of 100+ Japanese doujinshi for about $20, often with free international shipping. I have no affiliation
Until Wednesday, May 22nd at 6pm Japan time, second-hand retailer Suruga-ya is offering free international shipping. That’s a discount that could save American collectors anywhere from $30 to
One Peace Books is running a mini-review contest for the new title Parallel World Pharmacy. Readers have until June 26 11:59 EST to post a short review sharing
Curious collectors and hardy anime historians may be interested to see what oddities I acquired in my latest purchase from Mandarake of Japan. This video is a relatively
On Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2003, I’ll have a dealer table and present two anime panels at the St. Pete Comic Con in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
On Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2003, I’ll have a dealer table and present two anime panels at the St. Pete Comic Con in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
See what new bargains and oddities I picked up in my recent purchase from Mandarake of Japan. The Comic Big Spirits magazine that I thought contained the first
The first episode of Non Non Biyori Nonstop doesn’t show a character’s face until nearly two-minutes into the episode. This sort of emphasis on atmosphere and tone was
Last unboxing video for this year, at least. And it includes some word about forthcoming plans to fund the AnimeNation forum & blog for another year, which I’ll
If you’re curious to see what odds, ends, and even curiosities I acquired for myself in my latest large purchase of anime goods from Japan, here’s a video
Recently a friend returned from a trip to Japan. He asked what I wanted as souvenirs. I asked for any anime items that are uniquely Japanese and rarely,
Recently a friend returned from a trip to Japan. He asked what I wanted as souvenirs. I asked for any anime items that are uniquely Japanese and rarely,
