Sega's Sakura Wars franchise is getting plenty of love over the next year, both with the new Project Sakura Wars game and its recently revealed anime adaptationThe former is coming to PS4 on December 12—followed by the west in spring 2020—and this weekend's Tokyo Game Show stage event included the...
Anime body pillows, or dakimakuras, are very popular items of merchandise in the anime community. Who does n’t love something huggable? Being very popular in Japan means it ’s big business for anime companies who do n’t particularly like having their characters stolen to make someone else money – especially...
While food is an important part of life, our food habits can sometimes be unhealthy (like eating at night!). Food is a source of nourishment and pleasure but sometimes eating can move past a pleasurable part of life and move into addiction territory. Is Food Addiction Real? Evidence suggests that...
With Persona 5 Royal being unmasked on October 31, Sony and Atlus have announced limited edition PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro ’s, and controllers decked out in dignified Persona 5 Royal designs.The consoles were on show at Tokyo Game Show this weekend locked away in a glass case at the...
10 years ago, the Pokémon remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver saw their release in Japan.And since 2009, they've garnered near mythic status in the Pokémon community as a shining example of not only how good Pokémon can be, but how you should approach a remake.And I totally agree with putting this...
So, in case the title didn’t give it away, today’s post is on an interesting topic, but hear me out before judging! I get a lot of questions from people who try my homemade deodorant and have issues with rashes or odor or excessive sweat. I’ve found that magnesium spray deodorant...
Visual novels! Once decried as a “niche” by the masses, they have slowly but surely wormed their way into video games as a whole. Persona Became a visual novel, then Fire emblem. Now Saya no Uta, Gen Urobuchi's disturbing cult “classic” (?!) Is available on Steam to stumble upon.There are...
When we went grain free, I thought I had given up the waffle iron forever. Instead we ate a lot of variations of frittatas and breakfast casseroles or repurposed leftovers. The waffle iron sat in our attic for a year until the kids asked if we could make waffles again. I played...
Star Ocean: First Departure R aims to bring the classic RPG back with HD visuals, new and original voiceover options, balance adjustments, increased field movement speed, and new illustrations based on the Super Famicom version's designs.Square Enix came through with an update this week, setting the enhanced version for a...
I am a huge believer in the power of a story, and my guest today has several almost unbelievable chapters to share. Hal Elrod is known for his incredible ability to shine light on even some of the darkest tragedies, of which he’s experienced several in his own life. His...
Fans of One piece's Whole Cake Island arc are certainly in for a treat with One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, but a new addition sweetens the deal even more. Following up on a reveal in the latest issue of Shonen Jump, Bandai Namco shared the first official screenshot of the...
One of the best surprises of this past week's Nintendo Direct was the reveal of Super Nintendo Games, which were immediately added to the Switch Online library.As long as you pay for a yearly subscription, these and the previously-released NES games are all free to play, but don't expect the...
Shilajit is a rock exudate, meaning a tar-like substance resulting from the breakdown of minerals and plant matter over a long period of time. Although it sounds rather bizarre, studies are finding that shilajit is an incredible source of healthful fulvic and humic acids, among other benefits. For thousands of...
Last week brought with it the reveal of North American theatrical dates for the HUMAN LOST anime film, which has director Fuminori Kizaki and POLYGON PICTURES taking on a story inspired by Osamu Dazai's 1948 novel Ningen Shikkau (No Longer Human) .English subtitled screenings are set for October 22, followed...
Girls und Panzer: das Finale Parts 1 and 2 are preparing to roll back into Japanese cinemas, this time as an immersive 4D experience! Next month, specially equipped 4D theaters will run both films with enhanced effects, letting you dive into the world of the films.A new key visual drawn...
I have a confession to make… I wasn’t always a fan of the pumpkin spice craze that would hit when Fall rolled around. Your tastes really must change as you get older, because now it’s not uncommon to find me eating pumpkin pie (unsweetened) while sipping a pumpkin spice latte!...
Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients for flavoring food. I use it fresh in all kinds of dishes. I also use garlic powder so frequently that I make it myself. So when I found out that roasted garlic was a thing, I knew I had to give it a try....
Fans of Hiro Mashima's Fairy tail manga and its ongoing anime adaptation now have a video game to look forward to in the near future.Koei Tecmo announced a Fairy tail RPG from developer Gust, with the game lined up for a 2020 launch on PS4, Switch, and PC. Stay tuned...
Hey y'all! I'm Alyssa from the Crunchyroll Social Team! This was my first Crunchyroll Expo EVER and I was so excited to see what our tight-knit community would pull up in.So, I got some of their fit pics and compiled my favorite ones from the weekend that show off what...
Over the last few years, I’ve been simplifying and reducing the tools and appliances in our kitchen and only keeping the ones we use often. In fact, our kitchen now has a simple assortment of unusual appliances and tools that we use every day. One appliance that has definitely earned...
