A whimsical look at Kimagure Orange Road’s iconic love triangle
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Ayukawa is a prime example of the tsundere archetype—a character who initially comes off as cold, aloof, or even hostile before eventually showing affection. At first glance, she may appear distant or even unapproachable, but as the series progresses, it becomes clear that there’s much more beneath the surface. It’s…
Voltron sparked my lifelong love of anime and manga
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I was like most 80s kids – glued to the TV, mindlessly watching any cartoon I could find. There were shows like Popeye, Looney Tunes, Smurfs, He-Man, and GI Joe. But among all these cartoons, there was a group of shows that felt… different. Namely, they were more mature, the…
Welcome to 「gan·ba·re!」, a new anime and manga store!
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Howdy. Welcome to 「gan·ba·re!」, a new anime and manga store in Kalamazoo, Michigan. What does 「gan·ba·re!」mean? It’s a romanized version of a japanese word, 頑張れ (pronounced gahn-bah-ray). It roughly translates to “do your best!”. It’s words of encouragement from one friend to another, and that’s what I want to do.…