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Friday, November 14, 2014A dark new anime from Sunrise, plus the joy of sushi and wasabi.
I started watching another anime series recently called Cross Ange, a new offering by Sunrise. Quite a "dark" show -- my first impression was the Shawshank Redemption meets a "yuri" version of Zeta Gundam -- it tells the story of a utopian society in which everyone can use a kind of magic called mana. Everyone, that is, except for certain class of anti-newtypes undesirables who have no magical abilities, who are called norma and viewed as inhuman by society at large. When it's discovered that the beloved Princess Angelise of the Misurugi Empire is herself a lowly norma, she's arrested and packed off to serve as cannon fodder in a war with interdimensional dragons. The show is dark and gritty, with a high body count in the first few episodes, and offers more fanservice than I've seen from a Sunrise show in a while. Overall the show is entertaining, and since Sunrise is the company behind such outstanding series as Code Geass and Mai-Hime, I'm hopeful the quality of the story will remain good.
I'm often amazed at the extent to which aspects of Japan's culture have flowed to all corners of the world. I'm sure there are more than a few people in the U.S. and Europe who possess little in the way of detailed knowledge about South Korea or Vietnam or the Kingdom of Bhutan, but who could name at least three weapons used by ninja using the correct terms in Japanese. Japanese food culture has also been carried far and wide, and in most countries you can find such cuisine as as ramen*, tempura, tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet, yum), nabe dishes cooked in a central pot like sukiyaki, all manner of bento boxed lunches, and of one of my personal favorites, sushi. Although J-List's home prefecture of Gunma is as far from the sea as you can get, we manage to have some decent sushi, and it's often quite affordable, too. I'm a big fan of wasabi, the spicy root usually translated as Japanese horseradish, and eat it on anything I can. Incidentally, we stock a lot of Japanese cookbooks, in case you want to expand your knowledge of Japanese cooking.
(*Modern Japanese ramen is based on a Chinese pulled noodle dish, though it underwent a good deal of evolution in Japan before reaching its current form.)
Remember our good news, that Girlish Grimoire Littlewitch Romanesque has gone 'golden master' and is heading for the duplicators now! A fabulous game illustrated by famed artist Oyari, this is not only one of the most beautiful games to come along in years, it's also one of the most fun. The goal of Littlewitch is to teach two witches-in-training to use magic, helping them learn spells and sending them on quests. This is the “Editio Perfecta” (perfect edition) of the game, which includes all additional scenarios from the game’s fandiscs plus one all-new game route created for this edition. The game is fully translated to English and 100% uncensored. Preorder the limited Deluxe Edition, which will come in a large box with three laminated illustration boards and a beautiful full color game manual, and you’ll get the download version free, sent to you on shipping day, so you can start playing right away. (You can also preorder the download edition now, if you don’t want the package and printed manual.)
Today's New & Restocked Items
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Dec 2014 Issues of Bomb and Cutie Posted
For Japanese idol fans, Bomb is the definitive magazine for all the hottest idol pictures and posters, then see Cutie for all your Japanese fashion fix.view products -
Wasabi Toothpaste...?
Here's something totally new from Japan: toothpaste that's fortified with the flavor of real wasabi, to give you a kick while it cleans your teeth.view products -
Sword Art Online Progressive Manga
The story continues in the Sword Art Online series, with this new reboot telling the side stories of Kirito and Asuna, great art and plenty of moe girls.view products -
Restocked 'How to Draw Manga' Books
Level up your artistic skills to become a real manga artist, thanks to the help of these amazing "how to draw" books. Highly recommended for new artists!view products -
New Sailor Moon Products In Stock now
We've had a huge explosion of Sailor Moon products in time for Christmas, and these products are all in stock, ready for you to order now. No waiting!view products -
Woody, Link, Utena and Tony Taka Figures!
Awesome figures posted in stock today include the Tony Taka Peace Keeper butterfly girl, something for Revolutionary Girl Utena fans, Woody + more.view products -
Gorgeous Anime, Traditional Art & Other Calendars
Make 2015 extra special with a Japanese calendar, printed on huge, glossy sheets. We've got Kantai Collection, Sword Art Online, Cardcaptor Sakura + more!view products -
Sexy Calendars, Too: Ai Shinozaki
We also stock great sexy 2015 calendars, from idols like Ai Shinozaki to JAV starlets who will keep you warm all year long. Browse them now.view products -
Ai Shinozaki Gravure Idol Blu-rays
Speaking of Ai Shinozaki, several customers requested her high quality videos in Blu-ray form, and we're happy to announce that we've done so!view products -
New Wacky Item from Japan: Bra Bags
Here's a fun wacky item from Japan that's sure to get some laughs from you. Introducing the Bra Bag, in three different designs.view products -
Japanese Manga Letter Pierced Earrings!
This stylish "Kira-Kira" (super shiny) earring is incredibly cute, looks like a crazy word coming from a manga.view products -
Very Stretchy & Fluffy Warm Pants from Japan
If you need a little warming up from the winter cold, try using these comfy and cute warm pants from Japan. Available in 3 different designs!view products -
Restocked Cat Paw Socks, Black Tights + More
More awesome socks from Japan for you today, since the world can always use more cute Japanese socks. Click to browse.view products -
J-List Fuku-Bukuro Grab Bags are In Stock!
Looking for great gifts for your Japan-centric friends? What a lot of customers do is buy our fuku-bukuro grab bags and give those items to friends!view products -
Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax ~ PS3
Who would win in a fight between Shana or Asuna? Kirino or Mikoto? Find out in this awesome anime crossover fighting game for PS3 and PSVita.view products -
Sumikkogurashi BURU-BURU Plushie
Another fun character by San-X is Sumikko Gurashi, the cute yet strange little animals that live in the tiny corners of the house. Grab this new plushie today!view products -
Cute Totoro & Ghibli Products In Stock
We have a huge update of kawaii products featuring Totoro and other Ghibli films like Kiki's Delivery Service. Great for the Holidays!view products -
JAPAN - Beautiful Landscapes - Japan's Soul
If you've always wanted to know what to see when you arrive to Japan, here's a worth while photobook that will feed that interest.view products -
New Snacks Posted Inc. Love Live Cookies
Posted some great new Japanese snacks including this yummy Love Live School Idol Project Cookies with free sticker of your favorite idol. Wow!view products -
Japanese Kit Kat, Other Fun Snacks Restocked
Then, we've gotten in some dandy restocked Japanese snack items, including Wasabi Kit Kat, Orion Dagashi Set, Poop Candy, Green Tea Mochi, and more.view products -
Need Any Bento Boxes for the Holidays?
Another suggestion for holiday giving is a fun Pokemon or Totoro themed bento box from Japan. browse the new items we posted today.view products -
Kawaii Soy Sauce Bottles, Other Bento Items
We've restocked the popular soy sauce bottles by Torune plus reusable bento cups, mayo and ketchup bottle, cute bento picks, and more.view products -
Egg Shapers, Other Fun Bento Items Restocked
Various random bento accessories today, including food shapers, vegetable cutters, and awesome egg-shapers from Japan!view products -
Other Random Products Restocked
We restocked some random products like the universal symbol of inexperienced first-year drivers in Japan plus Miso Soup Bowls and wonderful green tea cups.view products -
Sailor Moon Ball Point Pens, Stickers and More
Remember that J-List is having an explosion of Sailor Moon products, incl. pens, stickers and more. Preorder them as many items are in danger of selling out.view products -
Satellizer L. Bridgette 1/4.5 Figure Holiday Ver.
There are always great ecchi figures from Japan, like the new figure of Satellizer from Freezing Vibration. Love that sexy swimsuit!view products -
Kantai Collection Smartphone Stands
Display your phone in style with these cool Kantai Collection (KanColle) Smartphone Stands featuring your favorite ship girls by Pulchra.view products -
Elin 1/7 Figure Ouka Tsukikage
Wow, just look at this unbelievably beautiful figure of Elin from the popular MMO game TERA. So cute and sexy. Click to see.view products -
Sakura Kinomoto 1/7 ARTFX J Figure
For fans of the classic magical girl anime by CLAMP Cardcaptor Sakura will love this awesome figure of Sakura Kinomoto in her magical girl form. Check it out.view products -
Finally, More Preorder Anime Figures
Finally, see more preorder anime figures including this adorable Cu-poche action figure of Homura Akemi from the Madoka Movie. Click to browse.view products
Dengeki Girl's Style Dec 2014
A new issue of Dengeki Girl's Style, the bimonthly magazine dedicated to you awesome otaku girls. Comes with tons of great articles on games like Diabolik Lovers, Hanasaku Mani Mani, and UtaPri, plus you get an exclusive Marginal # 4 Poster! It's a great magazine for all fangirls to learn about new shows and games, so grab a copy. Supplies limited, so buy now!VIEW PRODUCTS
New and Restocked NSFW / 18+ Products
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Super S Class Office Lady Super Premium vol. 62
If you love hot Japanese girls with awesome style and looks, you'll love this hardcore digest magazine coming with tons of action pictures and free DVD.view products -
Sexy Photobooks From Japan Restocked
See our restocked sexy photobooks too, including the dreamy Hitomi Tanaka's X-Bomb Bomb, and other amazing photobooks of Japanese AV idols.view products -
Awesome New Hentai Manga
See some really cool new manga volumes posted, including I'll Never Fall in Love with Devil, plus the equally gorgeous Curiosity xxxed the Cat.view products -
Today's New Ero Doujinshi from Japan
Lots of great ero doujinshi posted today including Sailor Moon, Ranma 1/2, IDOLM@STER, Sword Art Online (SAO), and something for futanari fans.view products -
Gorgeous Restocked 'H' Manga
Some outstanding restocked "H" manga today, including my favorite, Maid Bride, plus Wagamama Oppai for breast lovers, Please Eat Me Softly, and To LOVE-Ru.