Day 1 of Otakutober: Occult & Aliens! – Dandadan First Impressions

Ghosts and ghouls alike, welcome to 13 Days of Otakutober! I’m so ecstatic to be coming at you with some spooky and Halloween-themed anime-related content. I can’t wait for the next 13 days as we get to talk about all things horror, spooky, and downright creepy in the world of anime/manga/games. Fall is my favorite … More Day 1 of Otakutober: Occult & Aliens! – Dandadan First Impressions

Day 6 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Demystifying Japanese Traditional Fashion

Welcome back to our final day of Hotsui Matsuri! I, Star, felt like it was over too fast -cries in shoujo- but it’s all good, we’ll have more content to give you next year too! For now though, we’ll end this year in a fashionable exit as I take you on a short tour of … More Day 6 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Demystifying Japanese Traditional Fashion

Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Nihongo Legends – Akuma

Hello all and welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! We’re on day five out of six so we’re in the homestretch now. Today’s post is highlighting yet another (non-anime) culture topic as we explore the realm of Nihongo Legends. A few days ago, Star introduced you all to the wonderful and quirky world of yokai, so … More Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Nihongo Legends – Akuma

Day 4 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: More Japanese Traditional Instruments!

It’s Hotsui Matsuri day four and today I’m going to be moving away from anime in my post to talk about some culture topics instead! I’m going to be revisiting a topic that I personally have loved over the past few years that we’ve done this campaign, and that is introducing you all to traditional … More Day 4 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: More Japanese Traditional Instruments!

Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Nihongo Legends – Yokai

Welcome back to another day of Hotsui Matsuri! To add to our Nihongo Legends collection, this year we’re bringing up Yokai! Which is an ever growing list within Japanese folklore. Yokai by definition are creatures of the spirit world born from many things in many shapes and sizes. So let’s dive in! To some, Yokai … More Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Nihongo Legends – Yokai

Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Folklore/Supernatural Anime to Watch

Welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! I’m super excited to be back on the blog writing for this holiday. While we’ve been busy with our other projects, our love of anime has never truly faltered. Today on Hotsui Matsuri, I’m going to be diving into one of my favorite things to bring to everyone; anime watch … More Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri 2024: Folklore/Supernatural Anime to Watch

Day 7 of Niji Nights: Characters of Color in Anime Part 5

Welcome to the last night of Niji Nights 2024 our PRIDE event here on We be Bloggin’! There’s no time like the present to appreciate when creators add characters of color to their works of art! Soma He’s filled with energy and loves to annoy his uptight cousin, Ciel. Leo De La Iglesia He’s an … More Day 7 of Niji Nights: Characters of Color in Anime Part 5