2017-09

Manga and anime

Introducing famous quotes from Kazuhiko Shimamoto's manga and his top 3 recommended works.

Kazuhiko Shimamoto's manga are incredibly passionate. While not serious in nature, his gag manga are hilarious because of the contrast between the earnestness and passion and the petty, almost childish dialogue. The art style might seem a bit intense to some, but I think it's incredibly entertaining.
Manga and anime

You'll regret not reading these! Five hilarious manga recommendations.

I'd like to introduce a few funny gag manga I've read recently. First, there's "Asobi Asobase," a manga about three cute middle school girls who enjoy various games at their after-school play club. It features a soft, watercolor-like cover rather than the typical cute, moe-style artwork. [...text continues...].
Manga and anime

Who Is the Author of Medaka Box? Nisio Isin | My Review and Impressions

週刊少年ジャンプ連載「めだかボックス」(作者:西尾維新、作画:暁月あきら)をおすすめする感想・評価記事。学園モノから展開していくストーリーの魅力を紹介します。
game

Review of Dragon Quest XI (3DS version) (no spoilers)

After over 60 hours of playtime, I finally finished Dragon Quest XI. I'd like to write a review for those who haven't played it yet or are still deciding whether to buy it. For other games I've featured on this blog, please see this article. [This blog...].
Manga and anime

Koji Mori's recommended manga, including "Holy Land" and "Suicide Island."

This is a brief recommendation and introduction to the works of manga artist Koji Mori. His works are incredibly engaging, and personally, I want more people to know about them. Mori's manga are based on real-life experiences and meticulous, thorough research, making them very...
game

How Long Does It Take to Beat *Dragon Quest XI*? My Impressions After Defeating the Final Boss in 60 Hours on the 3DS Version (Spoilers Ahead)

This is a review article documenting my playtime in Dragon Quest 11 (3DS version). I defeated the final boss (on the main screen) at 60 hours of gameplay, and this article will cover my progress, including the post-game world, with spoilers.
mahjong

Is it a bad-shaped, high-scoring tenpai, or a good-shaped, low-scoring tenpai?

Should I discard a bad shape for a high score or a good shape for a low score? As the title says. For example, consider the situation in the image. From my own game record. It's the last round, I'm the dealer, in 4th place, and after holding on for a few rounds, I have no choice but to attack and win. Should I discard the 3p to aim for a good shape with Tanyao Dora Dora, or discard the 6p to aim for Sanshoku...?.
Manga and anime

Manga I wouldn't recommend to everyone: "Pop Team Epic," "Aimaimee," and "Yamamoto At Home"

This time, I'd like to introduce three absurd gag manga. They all share the commonality of originating as webcomics, and because they are absurd and surreal gag manga, they are often discussed in comparison. In general, in terms of ease of understanding their humor, I think "Yamamoto A...".
game

August Cinderella Nine: Youth Rank 37 and the Path to All Players Becoming SSR

This post will provide some simple guidelines on what you can do after raising your youth rank to 37 in the mobile game Cinderella Nine in August. For other games featured on this blog, please see this article: Summary of Games Featured on This Blog ① What I Have...
mahjong

Things that helped me overcome the 4th dan barrier in Tenhou (Mahjong) and get promoted to 5th and 6th dan.

This article will discuss what helped me progress from 4th dan to 6th dan in the online mahjong game Tenhou. In my case, I felt that a significant change in mindset was necessary to win from the Special Table onwards. This article is written to be helpful for people like the following: • Those who are starting to challenge the Special Table...