Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Today I want to share Sakura Fujiwara’s song “Daybreak”. I love pretty much everything she does, but this latest single feels extra special to me. And the video is really … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 22, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I’m a little obsessed with Yuuri’s latest video, so I’m going to share it with all of you. The video is for “Lyra” (ライラ) which I love, definitely one of … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 15, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I know that it’s technically no longer October, and therefore no longer the “spooky season”. But I saw this movie a few days ago, and I wanted to feature it … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 1, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Step right up and have a look….It’s time for Yamishibai. That’s right, it’s almost Halloween, which means I’m once again … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 25, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Because I am currently blessed by the anime gods, I have another delightful slice-of-life anime to try and convince everyone to watch this week: The Four Brothers of Yuzuki. Currently … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 18, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I spent most of yesterday curled up on the couch feeling sick, which wasn’t fun, but the upside is I got to watch lots of anime! Thanks to Otakunomike’s great … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 11, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Fall anime season has arrived, which means we’ll have lots of new series to check out over the next couple weeks. Some series have already started, and one of my … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 4, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! In one day Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation will be available on Crunchyroll, rejoice! I’m really looking forward to spending more time with these characters, and I’m hoping this will be … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 27, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I don’t have much time to write this week, so I’ll just leave you with the music video for “Moon”, Perfume’s latest single, featured on the EP of the same … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 20, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Sakura Fujiwara released another excellent album (Airport) back in May, and because I don’t have another shoujo anime adaption to scream about this week, I thought I’d take a moment … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 13, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop cul….*runs into the thread screaming* AFTER 12 YEARS WE’RE GETTING SEASON 3 OF FROM ME TO YOU!!! This is not a drill! I repeat, KIMI NI TODOKE SEASON 3!!! *catches breath* … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 6, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Last week, KERENMI released his latest single: “Adult”, featuring Avu-chan (of Queen Bee) & RYUHEI (of BE:FIRST). And I’ve listened to it…a lot. Something about it just hit the part … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 30, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I finished reading Basara, and now I am on a mission to get as many people as possible to read it too. When I started reading it, I was immediately … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 16, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Looking for some new manga read? Want to read more josei but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, Colleen has got you covered in their latest video highlighting some … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 9, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Today I’m featuring Io Sakisaka’s Strobe Edge. I recently read this shoujo manga and absolutely loved it. Once again, Sakisaka has created a compelling and heartfelt series with a sweet … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 2, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I’m traveling today and didn’t plan anything special for today’s thread, so let’s all just admire the perfectness of some of the art created to celebrate the A Sign of … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 26, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! What have you been watching/reading/playing/eating/listening to lately? Happy Wednesday! 🙂 Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 12, 2023)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Yes, all of my dreams are coming true. A Sign of Affection will be an anime! When I picked up the first volume of this manga on a whim while … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 5, 2023)