Anime

Higurashi When They Cry – Sotsu Episode 5 & 6 Review

The club’s carefree days of cook offs and other challenges come to an end as the Hinamizawa Syndrome takes over Mion. Shion’s increasing closeness to Keiichi sparks a paranoia in Mion which only becomes more volatile after she learns of their sneaky adventure during the festival. Mion become obsessively convinced that she needs to protect… Continue reading Higurashi When They Cry – Sotsu Episode 5 & 6 Review

Otome Games

Cupid Parasite English Release Announced for Fall 2021

Idea Factory International’s Online Summer Festival livestream had a number of exciting news. But the one that really grabbed my eye was the announcement of otome game Cupid Parasite’s localisation! The game is set to be released in Fall 2021 for Nintendo Switch with digital and physical copies available. The physical copies are not yet… Continue reading Cupid Parasite English Release Announced for Fall 2021

Otome Games

Tears of Themis Confirmed for 29 July Release

Earlier today, miHoYo confirmed that Tears of Themis will launch globally on Android and iOS on July 29. The game will be available in simplified and traditional Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean with voices in Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Tears of Themis is the first romance game from miHoYo who are known for previous releases… Continue reading Tears of Themis Confirmed for 29 July Release

Anime

Higurashi When They Cry – Sotsu Episode 3 & 4 Review

As Rena’s paranoia continues to build, despite all of Rika’s interventions, the arc ultimately comes to a bloody end. Rika ends up resetting the loop, and Satoko follows behind shortly after. Despite the setback, Rika resolves not to give into despair and continue fighting. But with the start of a new loop, Satoko sets her… Continue reading Higurashi When They Cry – Sotsu Episode 3 & 4 Review

Anime

Higurashi When They Cry – Sotsu Episode 1 & 2 Review

Higurashi Fridays are back (or Thursdays if you live on the other side of the globe)! Dropping two episodes at once, Sotsu takes us back to the first arc, but this time we gain a deeper look at Rena. Already suspicious of her father’s late nights, Rena becomes even more agitated after being injected with… Continue reading Higurashi When They Cry – Sotsu Episode 1 & 2 Review

Miscellaneous

YumeTwins April 2021 Box Review – Yume Slayer!

A couple of years ago I used to be really into subscription boxes and I reviewed a few on this blog. But while I still love the idea of a subscription box, the shipping to get it to Australia almost always makes me balk at ordering it. However, I do still follow a few companies… Continue reading YumeTwins April 2021 Box Review – Yume Slayer!

Anime

Shadows House Episode 4 Review : Watchers in the Night

Barbie is looking for someone to pin the blame on for last week’s phantom incident. As she grills each doll cleaning group, three dolls in particular earn her ire – Emilico, Shaun and Rum. Barbie orders them to take over the night’s watch, and ultimately find out the truth of why the phantom appeared. The… Continue reading Shadows House Episode 4 Review : Watchers in the Night

Anime

Shadows House Episode 3 Review: The Soot Sickness

Emilico joins her new friends in a class where they teach her more about the mansion and her role. But with each piece of information Emilico learns about the Shadows and the way they live, only more questions come up. The day’s lesson is cut short when a phantom appears, a collection of soot that has gained form… Continue reading Shadows House Episode 3 Review: The Soot Sickness

Otome Games

Closed Beta Opens for Tears of Themis

Chinese video game developer and studio, miHoYo, have now opened closed beta registrations for the upcoming international release of their game Tears of Themis. miHoYo have previously released games such as Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact, which are some of the most popular games being played today! Players who wish to join the Closed… Continue reading Closed Beta Opens for Tears of Themis