The Wandering Witch says The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent

The Wandering Witch says The Saint&

Welcome, all, again. Today's discussion will focus upon The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent, a quiet isekai offering one of the least flamboyant--yet one of the most solidly constructed--storylines ...
The Wandering Witch Returns to World Conquest Zvezda Plot

The Wandering Witch Returns to Worl

Welcome, all, again. Our last discussion concerned a dark plot by an abused healer to remake his world, so I thought a much lighter take on world conquest might ...
The Wandering Witch Reviews Redo of Healer

The Wandering Witch Reviews Redo of

Welcome, all, again. 2020 was a rough year the world over, and almost everyone I know is feeling lingering effects in some way. I myself lost relatives, coworkers, ...
The Wandering Witch is Standing on a Million Lives

The Wandering Witch is Standing on

Welcome, all, again--and happy holidays(!), of whatever flavor you prefer. This time around, we'll be looking at I'm Standing on a Million Lives, a show that has me puzzled ...
The Wandering Witch Examines the Monster Girl Doctor

The Wandering Witch Examines the Mo

Welcome, all, again. This last was a slow viewing season for me, with my favorite genre (slice-of-life) severely underrepresented. Only three new shows managed to catch my interest, ...
The Wandering Witch and The Misfit of Demon King Academy

The Wandering Witch and The Misfit

Welcome, all, again. Since last my last column appeared here, Corona-chan swung by briefly (I tested negative, thanks!); my profession has been even further vilified; and Memphis regressed from ...
The Wandering Witch Devours Princess Connect! Re: Dive

The Wandering Witch Devours Princes

Welcome, all, again. Today let's talk about Princess Connect! Re: Dive, a show that can be kind of hard to pin down: it's comedy; it's adventure; it's bodaciously harem! ...
The Wandering Witch Warns Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

The Wandering Witch Warns Keep Your

Welcome, all, again. We are transitioning from a particularly bountiful viewing season, and one of my favorites was yet another anime about anime, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ...
The Wandering Witch as Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl

The Wandering Witch as Ground Contr

Welcome, all, again. I recently raided my backlog of series-to-be-watched and pulled out 2011's Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl--literally pulled it out of my DVD collection, where it's lingered ...
The Wandering Witch Witnesses the Ascendance of a Bookworm!

The Wandering Witch Witnesses the A

Welcome, all, again. A new viewing season is upon us, with generous offerings in a number of genres. Today's topic, Ascendance of a Bookworm, is an isekai story ...

The Oxymoron of American J-Rock: A Closer Look at What Makes J-Pop and J-Rock Japanese

Posted on Jul 20 2015
The Oxymoron of American J-Rock: A Closer Look at What Makes J-Pop and J-Rock Japanese
What the heck is American J-Rock? Better question: Do you know what J-Rock, or J-Pop for that matter, really means? While you probably think you have an answer, pinning down a definition can get a little messy. However, it’s key to understanding the popularity of J-Rock and J-Pop outside of Japan, and the growing movement in the West for a home-brewed version of this music.

iStalk 12/5/14 – Lacroix Despheres Rock Opera, Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Dai-Shogun

Posted on Dec 05 2014
iStalk 12/5/14 – Lacroix Despheres Rock Opera, Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Dai-Shogun
Today, Lacroix Despheres needs your help, Etrian Mystery Dungeon invades the America, and Sentai Filmworks acquires Dai-Shogun.

iStalk 12/4/14 – Chronicles of the Going Home Club, Utada music video, and Acid Black Cherry

Posted on Dec 04 2014
iStalk 12/4/14 – Chronicles of the Going Home Club, Utada music video, and Acid Black Cherry
Today, NIS America previews Chronicles of the Going Home Club, Utada Hikaru's Beautiful World music video, and Acid Black Cherry hold release tour.

iStalk – 466

Posted on Dec 08 2010
iStalk – 466
Today, MangaGamer slashes prices, Ore no Imouto lists 4 non-TV episodes, and Utada streamed worldwide for your pleasure.

iStalk – 452

Posted on Nov 18 2010
iStalk – 452
Today, Utada Hikaru accompanied by boxing, climb up Shoko Nakagawa's hair, and HOLY SHIIIIIIIIP!

iStalk – 196

Posted on Nov 17 2009
iStalk – 196
Today the manga industry suffers a blow, IMAGI's Astro Boy brings in some green, you could have your very own Saber Figure, and Hikaru Utada announce a new tour.

iStalk – 078

Posted on May 07 2009
iStalk – 078
Today we find out about a new dating sim, we have the scoop on a new professional anime music video, and we mourn the passing of Murasaki Yamada.

iStalk – 048

Posted on Mar 26 2009
iStalk – 048
In today's video we learn that Hayate Combat Butler has released a new trailer, My Sweet Sunday manga is offered for free, and iTunes offers Utada Hikaru's music video for free.

iStalk – 045

Posted on Mar 23 2009
iStalk – 045
Today, Funimation starts streaming all of Gonzo's work, Jump Mangazine gets a TV show, and Utada Hikaru makes a few stops in America.