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Food Diary Of Miss Maid...

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I'm not really a fan of food anime, but, I saw Food Diary Of Miss Maid anyway... After a mysterious incident drives her from her job at a British mansion, Suzume moves into a small apartment and begins a new life in Japan. Curious about her new surroundings, she dives into the country's vibrant food culture. From local diners to street stalls, Suzume discovers new flavors, meets colorful people, and finds joy in life one meal at a time.

Executioner And Her Way Of Life...

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I had a look at Executioner And Her Way Of Life ... When interdimensional travelers from an otherworldly land known as Japan appear, death and destruction always follow. It's up to Executioners like Menou to exterminate the Lost Ones before they wreak havoc. When Menou encounters a Lost One named Akari, it's bloody business as usual. until Menou discovers Akari can cheat death. Even so, Menou has a job to do, and she is committed to her executioner's mission come hell or high water -- provided her newly stirring feelings don't get in the way.

More Otaku Fall Cleanup Madness: Comic Book Edition...

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My tiny closet revealed not only some long neglected figures, some of which went to a landfill and some of which are now on display, but, it also held over 400 comic books. I've spent days going through everything, taking pictures on my phone and using an app to assess my collection. And after due consideration, the internet gods have decided that my eclectic mix of Thundercats , Werewolves , Heavy Metal and other assorted nonsense is *potentially* worth almost $3800. I say that with a grain of salt, because this stuff was mass produced. If it was almost 100 years old, exceedingly rare and everyone wanted one, like a first edition of Superman , that would be different.

Supplemental Otaku Fall Cleanup 2026...

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Destined For A Landfill New Cabinet With Drawer New Shelf And Brackets All Cartoon TV Shows Mostly On One Shelf Newly Rediscovered Figures Newtype Magazines Heavy Metal Magazines Newly Empty Shelf I was straightening a few things up and cleaning out my closet, when I happened upon some stuff. Behind the Sailor Moon scroll is my long-neglected closet. I hardly ever use it and anything left in it, is likely being left to die. I discovered a couple of Funko Pop figures which were indeed left there to die. They're sadly (well I'm not really sad to see them leave), destined for a landfill along with the remnants of some repackaged DVDs and empty boxes -- the cardboard will be recycled. With the closet cleaned out, I painted it white and installed a small cabinet with a drawer. I've decided to move my collection of audiobooks, game CDs and backup media to the new cabinet.

Seventh Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy...

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I saw the first episode of Seventh Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy and I was hooked... Rishe, the duke's daughter, is no stranger to reincarnation--it's her seventh life, after all. Each life restarts at her broken engagement. Having been a merchant, a maid, and a knight, she now desires leisure. But her world changes when a prince, who killed her in a past life, proposes! To prevent war and live to a ripe old age, she begins her seventh life as the bride of an enemy nation's prince.

KamiErabi God.App...

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I started watching KamiErabi God.App ... The ultimate battle royale for divinity has begun. High schoolers must use their unique powers to compete against each other for the coveted title God. But as each brawl becomes more vicious than the last, alliances are formed and betrayals take place. Who will emerge victorious and claim their godly throne?

Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside...

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I thought I might like Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside ... After being betrayed by the Hero's party, Red hopes to start anew by opening an apothecary in a small town. He wants to keep his past life secret, but it won't be easy...especially when a beautiful adventurer from his past asks to move in.

Hotel Inhumans...

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I started watching Hotel Inhumans and it seemed like something I might enjoy... The best hotels must meet certain standards, including the finest cuisine, ways to relax, and entertainment. Of course, they also need the best selection of weapons, reliable ways to falsify one's identity, and ways to dispose of evidence. In this hotel at the border of death stand two concierges, Ikuro Hoshi and Sara Haizaki. What kinds of requests will the assassins have for them next?

Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut...

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I waded out into the stream to see Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut ... Two world superpowers' space race spawns the Nosferatu Project. The goal: send a vampire to space before the first human flight. Human overseer Lev must train subject Irina in time for liftoff. Their shared passion for space will face the ego of nations!

Fan Expo - 2026...

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This convention report is very, very overdue. I was away from Blogger for a few years and I'm just now getting around to making a post. Sharp-eyed viewers will notice the same white DVD case used as a makeshift white background for my photos for some of my previous convention reports which were also way overdue. I did them all in one day. Moving On.

My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered!...

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I had the opportunity to see My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered! ... When Yogiri Takatou and Tomochika Dannoura are transported into another world along with classmates, they seem to be left out when others are gifted with amazing superpowers and the chance to become Sages. Are they doomed to become dragon bait? Or could it be that they already have a few special abilities of their own from back home that no one is expecting? That would be extremely helpful, as there aren’t many people left they can trust, least of all their now power-mad former classmates and the Sages who supposedly defend this world in My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered!

From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman...

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Recently I watched the first season of From Old Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman ... Season 1 Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed humble old man, is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him news--he's been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order! With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students. What does fate have in store for Beryl? Season 2 Beryl Gardenant, a swordmaster from the countryside, is settling into his new life as a special instructor for the Royal Order of Knights and the guardian of an orphan. A peaceful life is not in the cards, however, and Beryl is confronted with new obstacles. At the magic institute, in his hometown, at the kingdom's border, away in a foreign l...

Handyman Saitou In Another World...

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I took a look at Handyman Saitou In Another World ... Handyman Saitou has never felt special in his life. When he's dropped into a medieval fantasy world, he gathers a party of unique beings to survive. Surrounded by a heavy warrior, a spell-forgetting wizard, and even a divine fairy princess, he yearns to be helpful. But after Saitou saves everyone during a raid, it's clear that having a handyman on an adventure isn't just useful, it's essential!

My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge!...

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I had to see My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge! ... After being recruited to join the Concord of Tribes, a group consisting of one each of the other 8 races, Light was shocked when they suddenly attempted to kill him! Miraculously managing to escape and survive in the deepest depths of a dungeon, Light is shocked to learn that he’s much more powerful than anyone thought and his thoughts quickly turn to revenge. It won’t be easy, and it may take years, but with the aid of his newly summoned Ever-Seeking Maid and his increased abilities, he’ll cut a bloody path through their dead and dying bodies in My Gift Lvl9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I’m Out for Revenge!

How A Realist Hero Rebuilt A Kingdom...

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How A Realist Hero Rebuilt A Kingdom seemed like something I might enjoy, so I bought it... Suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and betrothed to the princess, Souma Kazuya is crowned the new king. Unlike the royalty before him, he won't be using swords or magic to rule. Will his administrative reform really get this kingdom back on track?

My First Handmade SVG Image: A Person Icon With A Transparent Background...

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If Your Browser Supports SVG, An SVG Image Will Appear Here This is very off-topic, but, I wanted to share. For the link to my about page, I wanted a person icon with a transparent background. I had tried a conventional image format like PNG, but, after staring at it on my phone for a while and comparing it to the search icon across from it, I really wanted an icon that remained crisp at different resolutions. SVG seemed to be the format of choice for such things. I needed a generic person icon of my very own in SVG format and with so much AI-generated slop begging for link backs, I decided to try my hand at making my own. After a bit of tinkering on CodePen , I came up with my person icon.

Evangelion 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon A Time...

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Of course, I had to finish off the series... Evangelion 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon A Time ... The fourth and final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion. Following NERV's failed attempt to retrieve the Spears of Longinus and carry out the Human Instrumentality Project, the destruction caused by the Fourth Impact has been largely averted. In a state of disarray, Shinji Ikari, Asuka Langley Shikinami, and Rei Ayanami travel to Village 3--a survivor settlement free from Earth's ruination. There, Shinji slowly comes to terms with his past, developing an entirely different life from his days as an Evangelion pilot. Meanwhile, NERV makes preparations to continue the Instrumentality Project by means of a new Impact. When WILLE's main aerial battleship arrives at the village, Shinji decides to board, believing that he can help by piloting an Evangelion. As new secrets are uncovered and a battle between WILLE and NERV approaches, the future of Earth hangs in the balance. Can Shinji sa...

Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express...

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I couldn't not watch Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express ... Arrested for reckless space driving, super human Chiharu and cyborg Makina are sentenced to clean the Milky☆Subway--an old interplanetary train. Easy enough, right? Wrong. When the train suddenly takes off, they are thrown into a high-speed space-train spectacle packed with chaos, no plans, and zero strategy. Just pure momentum!

Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring...

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Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring seemed like something I might like... Kayano Takumi is accidentally killed by a god and reincarnated. Granted a variety of skills, he is sent to a dangerous monster-infested forest in another world. In the woods, Takumi encounters a young boy and girl who look like twins, and he decides to take care of them and names Allen and Elena. Surprised by how easily they defeat monsters with their combat abilities, Takumi arrives in town and registers with the adventurer's guild in order to provide for them. Thus begins his laid-back adventuring life as he watches over Allen and Elena's growth!

I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm The Strongest? I'm Not Even An Adventurer Yet!...

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I saw I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm The Strongest? I'm Not Even An Adventurer Yet! ... Sometimes, The Best Offense Is A Really Good Defense. (Especially When The Hero Isn't The Sharpest Sword In the Armory) Noor dreams of becoming an adventurer, but after 10 years of training, he still hasn't learned any of the required offensive techniques needed to achieve a base rank of Level E. However, what no one has realized is that while Noor's failed to master any attacks, all that practice has made him insanely good at deflecting and parrying! So, when an A-Rank Demon attacks the local Princess, Noor turns out to be the only one who can stop the monstrous Minotaur. which he mistakes for a really big cow. Welcome to heroism at the F-Rank end of the scale in I Parry Everything !

Great Cleric...

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I thought the Great Cleric would be interesting... After his untimely death, this salaryman gets another shot at life! When Luciel is reborn into a magical new land, he becomes a healer in hopes of leading a peaceful life. However, he quickly learns that being a healer is much more challenging than he expected. With strict and strenuous training in store, this new life is turning out to be anything but peaceful.

Genius Prince's Guide To Raising A Nation Out Of Debt...

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I thought it would be fun to watch the Genius Prince's Guide To Raising A Nation Out Of Debt ... The king of Natra has fallen ill, leaving the only hope for his kingdom to his son, Prince Wein Salema Arbalest. Known to be capable and wise, he is the perfect candidate to become the prince regent. However, if the prince has anything to say about the matter, he would rather sell off the Kingdom of Natra to the highest bidder! Since he wields the authority of the throne, no one can stop Wein from auctioning off the country and using the profits to retire in comfort. All he needs to do is raise the value of the small kingdom to maximize his gains. But whether Wein's grand plan will succeed remains to be seen, as his wit often surpasses even his own expectations -- much to the benefit of the oblivious citizens of Natra. However, when Prince Wein accidentally ends up bettering the kingdom, his dreams of retirement are replaced with work that'll require wisdom and wit.

From Bureaucrat To Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!...

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I had the opportunity to watch From Bureaucrat To Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ... Kenzaburo Tondabayashi was a loving husband and father until he was hit by a truck saving a young boy and woke to find himself in the world of his daughter's favorite videogame. Even weirder: he's now inexplicably Grace, the story's villainess! Of course, being a nice guy at heart, he has no idea how to be a mean girl and everything he tries only makes the plot deviate further from the one he's seen his daughter follow. But is that such a bad thing? It may be if he wants to finish the game's story properly so he can return to the real world in From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!

Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective...

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I watched Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective ... Ten'ikai General Hospital's Supervisory Department of Diagnostic Pathology handles cases other physicians deem too difficult to treat. It's also where bizarre mysteries surface, from unexplained illnesses to strange murders even the police can't solve. At the center of it all is Takao Ameku, a brilliant doctor determined to reveal the shocking truth behind these anomalies.

Drug Store In Another World - The Slow Life Of A Cheat Pharmacist...

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I took the time to watch Drug Store In Another World - The Slow Life Of A Cheat Pharmacist ... Reiji Kirio was a corporate wage slave, who did nothing but work all day, every day. On a typical day of walking to work with a hollow look on his face, he suddenly found himself in the forest of another world. Oh, this must be one of those isekai reincarnations people keep talking about. The two skills he has are Appraise and Drug Discovery. Those don't sound too impressive... well, whatever. Except these turn out to be particularly overpowered skills! And so, a story about following the slow life philosophy while running a drugstore in another world begins.

Failure Frame: I Became The Strongest And Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells...

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Failure Frame: I Became The Strongest And Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells looked interesting... Touka always faded into the background at school. And when he's summoned to another world with his classmates, that still doesn't change! They all acquire top-rank skills, except Touka, who's deemed a failure and cast to ancient ruins by the goddess Vicius. Turns out, his low-rank skills may not be so useless after all. Now, he seeks revenge against the goddess, and his true nature is revealed.

The Lingering Mystery Of The Missing Hamburger In Emporio...

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This is very off-topic. But, I'll just preface this by saying that I don't have a magic solution for some hamburger issues on the Emporio template. I've been experimenting with the template in an effort to get the hamburger to appear on the item view and behave in a similar fashion to the home page, but, I'm running into some difficulties. I've used a technique similar to the following on Contempo and Soho , so, I thought I'd give it a try and it failed spectacularly. This is the Emporio -flavored code that I'm using to make the hamburger show on the item view, but, fair warning, it doesn't actually do anything but blank out the page:

Girls' Frontline...

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Girl robots with guns. I couldn't stay away. I had to watch Girls' Frontline ... After World War III decimated the world's population and rendered large amounts of land uninhabitable, various private military contractors began using combat androids -- also known as T-Dolls -- to maintain peace in unstable countries. While they are physically superior to flesh-and-blood fighters, T-Dolls are incapable of formulating complex plans and thus require a human commander to issue orders. Sangvis Ferri was an industry-leading T-Doll manufacturer until they attempted to install a specialized T-Doll as the company's sole commander—resulting in the immediate deaths of everyone at that facility. Seizing control of Sangvis factories, the rogue AI declared war on the remnants of mankind. Now facing a hostile robot invasion, Griffin & Kryuger is the only paramilitary organization strong enough to withstand confrontation and halt their destructive advances. Investigating the eve...

Fluffy Paradise...

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Fluffy Paradise seemed like it might be cute, so, I watched the series... When this overworked office lady finally meets her maker, she's reborn with an adorable ability. Midori is reincarnated in another world as a young girl, Nema, and must help decide if the humans there should continue to exist. In return, she gains the power to be loved by all nonhuman creatures. From fantasy beasts to mythical monsters, she's free to pet any animal to her heart's content!

Easygoing Territory Defense By The Optimistic Lord...

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I wasn't sure what to make of Easygoing Territory Defense By The Optimistic Lord , but, I thought I'd give the series a try... Reborn as a marquis' fourth son, Van was once hailed as a genius prodigy--until he's exiled to a nameless frontier village for possessing Production Magic, a useless type of magic in this world. But when he uses his useless power to craft weapons, tools, and wonders beyond imagination, the village begins to thrive! What began as exile is now the start of a new life--and a world-changing adventure!

Fena: Pirate Princess...

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I came across Fena: Pirate Princess and it looked interesting... Fena Houtman remembers little about her childhood. Orphaned and raised as a servant in a brothel, her life changes when she escapes to an island of pirates where she discovers the truth behind her family. With Fena being the only one able to unlock her family's secrets, and a formidable crew of female pirates on her tail, she must take her place as captain of her Samurai crew for a high seas adventure!