African Office Worker is a shōjo comedy manga series about a group of anthropomorphic African animals who work together in an office. An anime series based on the manga is being produced by Hotzipang and is currently airing. It can … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 9th, 2019)
Heya AvoGamers! We’re planning to record the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast this upcoming weekend, and we’d love for you to join us. We have a very strong preference for recording on Saturday evening, after 9 PM Eastern, but … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #54
I again have to apologize for getting this up a day late. Future threads will probably be scheduled in advance so that I don’t miss one. Thread rules: We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate … Continue reading Colour Outside the Lines #9: A Day Late and a Dollar Short
The fall anime season is almost upon us, so it’s time for a quick preview. For a full list of what’s on offer, AniChart has got you covered. This fall’s slate is full of sequel seasons and second cours: if … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 2nd, 2019)
Sorry for getting this up a day late. In my defence, it’s still technically Saturday on the west coast! And Colorado. And Hawaii. Hey, what do you have against Colorado and Hawaii? Thread rules: We ask that only those who … Continue reading Colour Outside the Lines #8: Who Speaks for Whom?
The great thing about the Marble Rally is that every race is different from the previous one. Whereas last week’s race was a knockout brawl that saw several marbles fail to reach the end of the track, this week’s is … Continue reading Marble Rally 2019: Race #2
Promare is an action/science-fantasy film by Studio Trigger about a version of Earth where a group of mutant humans known as the Burnish, who are prone to spontaneous combustion, are locked in a conflict with regular humans who don’t possess … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 25th, 2019)
Heya AvoGamers! Episode #53 of the GamesCast is here to melt your face off! Well, not exactly. But we did talk about classic gaming experiences and what it’s like to be late to the party. Tune in to hear Lovely … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast #53: I Could Have Mined Bitcoin
Hey folks! Welcome to another edition of Colour Outside the Lines, your semi-regular discussion space for people of colour. Thread rules: We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White Avocados, while valued … Continue reading Colour Outside the Lines #7: I Guess We Have to Talk about This
The 2019 Marble Rally is finally here! Viewers are used to watching these round racers compete in tournaments where teamwork and sportsmanship play important roles. Not so for the Marble Rally, a solo event that is anything but good, clean … Continue reading Marble Rally 2019: Race #1
The Naked Director is a quasi-biographical live-action comedy-drama series about prolific pornographer Toru Muranishi and the impact he had on the Japanese pornography industry. The series debuted for streaming last month on Netflix, and it has been renewed for a … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 18th, 2019)
Hey folks! Welcome to another edition of Colour Outside the Lines, your semi-regular discussion space for people of colour. Thread rules: We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White Avocados, while valued … Continue reading Colour Outside the Lines #6: Free Talk
It always struck me as odd that the title “The Human League” was wasted on a British synthpop band rather than on a brutal contest where people compete in gruelling athletic events that could result in severe injury. The title … Continue reading Marble League Showdown 2019: Event #4 – Balancing
Cannon Busters began as an American fantasy comic book series by LeSean Thomas before being reimagined as an anime series by Satelight and Yumeta Company, with Thomas acting as chief director. The series is a mish-mash of magic, robots, and … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 11th, 2019)
More like the funnel anti-race, amirite? That’s right, an ironically named Marble League favourite is back, and this one requires our spherical sportsmen to sloooooow down: the marble that stays on the course the longest wins. This is an endurance … Continue reading Marble League Showdown 2019: Event #3 – Funnel Race
My Husband Won’t Fit is a Japanese live-action romantic drama about a young married couple who cannot consummate their marriage due to a physical incompatibility. The series follows the couple as they try to fix the problem and start a … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 4th, 2019)
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? (a.k.a. “Okaasan Online,” “MMOmRPG,” or -sigh- “Milfsekai”) is a parody isekai light novel series about a teenage boy who gets transported an MMORPG world, much to his delight, only to … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 28th, 2019)
When you were first learning how to drive, your parents probably told you, “No collisions!” Well, the Marble League’s planetoid pugilists are here to prove that your parents were cowards. This week’s event is basically a 5-on-5 sumo competition, if … Continue reading Marble League Showdown 2019: Event #2 – Collision
Hey folks! Welcome to another edition of Colour Outside the Lines, your semi-regular discussion space for people of colour. Thread rules: We ask that only those who identify as people of color participate in this discussion. White Avocados, while valued … Continue reading Colour Outside the Lines #5: Making an Ass of U and Me
The Magnificent Kotobuki is an anime series produced by GEMBA about a group of fighter pilots who escort large commercial zeppelins. It is not to be confused with Dragon Pilot or Girly Air Force. What have you been watching/reading/playing/listening to/eating … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 21st, 2019)
