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Better late than never, the fourth official stream for my Weekly Shonen Jump live stream series is here! Be sure to join future streams to be part of the discussions. Next stream will be on Tuesday January 7, 2025 at 8pm eastern on Twitch! https://www.twitch.com/theacstories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to foll…
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The third "test" stream for my Weekly Shonen Jump live stream series was finally a success! Be sure to join future streams to be part of the discussions. Next stream will be on Tuesday December 24, 2024 at 8pm eastern on Twitch! https://www.twitch.com/theacstories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on al…
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This is the second "test" stream for my new live stream series as I continue adjusting to find the best way to do this. Next stream is planned for Tuesday Dec. 17, 2024 at 8pm eastern on Twitch! https://www.twitch.com/theacstories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko…
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This is my first test stream for my new live stream series, so there are some hiccups in the record. I am still working on ironing out all the kinks. Next stream is planned for Tuesday Dec. 10, 2024 at 8pm eastern on YouTube! Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.c…
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Ichi the Witch 10th Hunt: Hisame Majik, Part 4 by Osamu Nishi & Shiro Usazaki - Otakutainment Reviews
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Predictably, Ichi prepares the Hisame Majik into a delicious dish that no one gets to eat in the 10th hunt of Ichi the Witch! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://disco…
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Ichi the Witch 9th Hunt: Hisame Majik, Part 3 by Osamu Nishi & Shiro Usazaki - Otakutainment Reviews
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It is dress-up time in the 9th hunt of Ichi the Witch! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://discord.gg/x78UXV22XDhttps://www.instagram.com/the_ac_stories/https://www.th…
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Ichi the Witch 8th Hunt: Hisame Majik, Part 2 by Osamu Nishi & Shiro Usazaki - Otakutainment Reviews
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The 8th hunt of Ichi the Witch let's us meet a wannabe fabulous shark! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://discord.gg/x78UXV22XDhttps://www.instagram.com/the_ac_storie…
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Ichi the Witch 7th Hunt: Hisame Majik, Part 1 by Osamu Nishi & Shiro Usazaki - Otakutainment Reviews
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7th hunt of Ichi the Witch takes some time to chill and get to Kumugi a bit! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. StoriesThank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio VasquezBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://discord.gg/x78UXV22XDhttps://www.instagram.com/the_ac_st…
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Ichi the Witch 6th Hunt: Team Desscaras by Osamu Nishi & Shiro Usazaki - Otakutainment Reviews
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Rejection and acceptance for Ichi in the 6th hunt of Ichi the Witch! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instagram.com/the_ac_stori…
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Ichi is fascinated by everything, and everyone is fascinated with Ichi in the 5th hunt of Ichi the Witch! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD h…
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Ichi the Witch 4th Hunt: Natali, the Capital by Osamu Nishi & Shiro Usazaki - Otakutainment Reviews
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The 4th Hunt of Ichi the Witch reaches the capital city, Natali, for more hijinks and explanations! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https:/…
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EnDjinn Quest (the ManaA one-shot) by Seji-Bot finally wrapped up, and I finally talk about all of it a whole lot! Read EnDjinn Quest here: https://onsolgo.online/endjinn-quest/ Read more ManaA on Onsol-Go here: https://onsolgo.online/ Find more from Seji-bot and EnDjinnz here: https://www.instagram.com/sejibottojin https://www.instagram.com/endjin…
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Things get electrifrying in the 3rd Hunt of Ichi the Witch! Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instagram.com/the_ac_stories/ https…
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The 2nd Hunt of Ichi the Witch is less hunting and more talking, but it is insightful talking about Uroro, magic, majik, and witches in general. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theac…
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A new series for Weekly Shonen Jump is here, and it is actually good! Ichi the Witch by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki seems like a promising and refreshing take on witches and majik. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my socia…
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Bassetto Blues by Tony Jurquin is a manga taking an atypical approach to story and tone styles that creates some actually unique for the manga world. The mature and melancholy nature is right up my alley, and regardless if it is up yours, you should give Bassetto Blues a try. Read Bassetto Blues here: https://globalcomix.com/c/bassetto-blues Find m…
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Viz needs to stop trying to put out western comics and trying to call it manga. Betwixt is an obvious example why, and this is the only time I regret getting something involving Junji Ito...Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. StoriesThank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio VasquezBe sure to follow me on …
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You have a desire? You want to put the terms and payment to get that desire on paper? You want a new vampire roommate along with that desire? Read ContRact by Brandon Nowakowski (published by Vic's Lab) to possibly find out how! Find ContRact here: https://www.vicslab.com/product/contract/ Find more from Vic's Lab here: https://www.vicslab.com/ Tha…
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Cheers to the new alcohol related manga Drunk Bullet by Yanagi Takakuchi! Time for some shots! Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instagram.com/the_ac_stories/ …
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It was a light news week, but I still have some interesting and a bit unexpected news to share!Find my sources here: https://ko-fi.com/post/April-22-2024-to-April-28-2024--Otakutainment-N-S6S1XIRTLThank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio VasquezMusic: Kind of Like Chill Award Music by The A.C. StoriesOtakutainment…
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You’re So Sloppy, Hotta-sensei Chapter 1: Nice To Meet You, Hotta-sensei - Otakutainment Reviews
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Horned up for some sloppy teacher action? Well Azuki got you cover with their new English release of You’re So Sloppy, Hotta-sensei by Mao Nakada!Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. StoriesThank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio VasquezBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacst…
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This is the worst Weekly Shonen Jump series since I started doing reviews; it is Kyokuto Necromance by Fusai Naba...Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. StoriesThank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio VasquezBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://discord.gg…
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Not the happiest of news for anime film fans, but still plenty other cool news this week!Find my sources here: https://ko-fi.com/post/April-15-2024-to-April-21-2024--Otakutainment-N-U7U2X6Z2LThank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab https://www.vicslab.com/ + Julio VasquezMusic: Kind of Like Chill Award Music by The A.C. StoriesSomberish Music on …
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After huge success, Tokyo Revengers creator, Ken Wakui is ready to do gangbusters with the new Weekly Shonen Jump series Astro Royale!Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. StoriesThank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio VasquezBe sure to follow me on all my social medias, too:https://ko-fi.com/theacstorieshttps://discord.gg/x78UXV…
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You do not need to be a detective to find all the interesting otaku news for this week! Find my sources here: https://ko-fi.com/post/April-8-2024-to-April-14-2024--Otakutainment-Ne-P5P4WXGYH Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Music: Kind of Like Chill Award Music by The A.C. Stories Otakutainment News Opening by The A.C. Sto…
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If you are in search of a sweet and innocent romance manga, set your sights on Our Aimless Nights by Koumori. Music: Some Nice A's by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instagram.com/th…
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No need to be toxic about the new manga gift of poison by DODOTAN, because there is already plenty of toxicity in it...kind of. Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22…
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Although there was plenty of fake April Fool's news this week, there was also still plenty of real interesting otaku news! Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Music: Kind of Like Chill Award Music by The A.C. Stories Otakutainment News Opening by The A.C. Stories Otakutainment Birthdays Opening by The A.C. Stories Be sure to …
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Don't fret, because there is a new music/philosophy manga called Existential Unplugged by Saji Komori and Kana Masaya that may actually make you, well, fret. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories http…
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Never thought anyone would call left to right comics "manga"... Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instagram.com/the_ac_stories/ https://www.threads.net/@th…
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The Last Chapter Of Jiangshi X By Norihiko Kurazono Is Here! As always, one last time, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord…
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Chapter 33 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono is the penultimate chapter, and it is time for Xiaohu to go all out! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https:/…
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Jiangshi X Chapter 32: The Power to Break the Gods by Norihiko Kurazono - Otakutainment Reviews
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Only three chapters left, and the final showdown begins in chapter 32 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.co…
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Literally the day after recording this even more life issues popped up, so it will probably be even longer until I do anything I said here... Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. Stories Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://disco…
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With only four chapters left, the showdown vibes are strong in chapter 31 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-f…
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I am finally talking about a much anticipated ManaA one-shot called EnDjinn Quest by Seji-Bot! This may only be part one, yet I already have plenty to say and look forward to. Read EnDjinn Quest free on the Onsoru-Go webstie here: https://onsorugo.com/manga/endjinn-quest/ Also be sure to keep with Seji-bot and the EnDjinn Quest creation journey her…
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There is no new story chapter for Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono, but there is an important announcement! I also take this opportunity to predict how the series will end... As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez…
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This is what I have waited for; chapter 30 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono shows how much of a beast Jiuli really is! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: h…
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Shadow Eliminators by Kento Amemiya may seem like a lot of other exorcist style manga, but there are some threads that give it a bit of uniqueness. Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https:/…
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Chapter 29 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono brings us the conclusion of Chaoyun's fight with a single fist! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Thank you to my Ko-fi members: + Vic's Lab + Julio Vasquez Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-f…
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If you ever fantasied about leading a yakuza group, then you are probably just like the author of Cobalt Blue, Zhiliang Tay! So, if straight to the point yakuza fascination violence is your thing, this is perfect for you. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Stories Find Cobalt Blue here: https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Blue/dp/B0B38LB5F9 Find more…
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Our Bubble of Stars by Tosin Balogun is honestly a depressing look at what could be after you are gone. It is just my style, but is still lacking in crucial components to really solidify the story. Music: Kind of Like Chill Award Music by The A.C. Find more from Tosin here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Bubble-Stars-Bring-Tomorrow-ebook/dp/B0BJ64Z8TQ …
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At Summer's End by Takuya Nishio has an interesting minimalist art style that seems sweet to match the innocence of the story, but I also cannot help feeling there is an emptiness that creates a mood of longing. Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C. Stories Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories ht…
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Although Chapter 28 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono seems like the same template as the previous chapter, for some reasons I liked it more... As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://disco…
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Chapter 27 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono shifts focus to Chaoyun and Li to show off a bit of cool fighting with not much else. As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV2…
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Chapter 26 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono is just a flashback chapter. I talk about it out of obligation, but I really hoped it would not happen like this. As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstorie…
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The attack (or should I say counterattack) actually finally begins in chapter 25 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www…
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The battle almost begins (there is still a planning period) in chapter 24 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.instag…
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A brand new ice skating manga started in Weekly Shonen Jump called Two on Ice by Elck Itsumo, and regardless of any similarities it is not to be confused with Yuri on Ice...? Music: Kind of Like Chill Award Music by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/theacstories https://discord.gg/x78UXV22XD https://www.i…
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Chapter 23 of Jiangshi X by Norihiko Kurazono seems like another, more elaborate, montage to end the time skip, but it is showing some really cool and important moments! As always, sorry for my terrible pronunciation of probably everything. Music: Ishy (Instrumental) by The A.C. Be sure to follow me on all my social medias, too: https://ko-fi.com/t…
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