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Every Studio Ghibli Film Ranked From Best to Worst – Top 10 Studio Ghibli Films – The Best Studio Ghibli Films – The Worst Studio Ghibli Films

GeekySweetie
March 15, 20182

Much like our recent list of the best and worst Disney films, here is a list of the best and worst Studio Ghibli films. Disney owned distribution rights for awhile for several Studio Ghibli films, but I think that has since changed hands to Gkids. Many people who love Disney films also love Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli Films; after all, they have a lot in common with each other. Both studios rely mostly on making films from well known children's literature and fairytales. Both studios have a very recognizable animation style. And both studios excel at creating stories that the whole family can enjoy together, cartoons that appeal to young and old alike. I was surprised there's not as many Studio Ghibli films as I would think. If you're wondering why Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is n

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I Want To Take an Anime and Manga Tour in Japan

GeekySweetie
March 7, 20180

OMG... I want to do this. (Maybe Next Year - I don't have Vacation Time left this year since I will be going to Peru this summer) Their next tour is in just a few weeks, and seems to only happen once a year, in March coinciding with the International Anime Festival AnimeJapan. https://japandeluxetours.com/japan/group/anime-japan-tours#anime3 Visiting Japan is my life long dream. (sadly, mostly just so I can go shopping for anime, game, and doll stuff lol. Although I do want to do the museums and cherry blossoms and hot springs and other cultural things too - though mostly, I'm just a big geeky nerd who loves anime and wants to go shopping - which is what this whole tour is designed for <3) It's not that much money (well OK it is, but it's cheaper than I expected honestly).

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Viz Neko Atsume Kitty Collector Haiku Seasons of the Kitty Book Review

GeekySweetie
March 7, 20180

I received this book for free in exchange for a review. Thoughts and Opinions are my own. Neko Atsume is a popular idle clicker style mobile game where you leave food out and close the app, and open the app later to find different kitties have come to your garden to sample your food. The object of the game is to "collect" all the different kitties who will come and go in and out of your garden and do various cute things on your screen. The simplistic artwork and simplistic gameplay launched this mobile app to stardom levels with over 50 million users around the world having installed the app. The success of the mobile game spawned a whole franchise of toys, home goods, pet products, even a live action movie. So it's no surprise there are new activity books by Viz featuring the cu

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Artbook Review: The Art of The Secret World of Arietty

GeekySweetie
March 1, 20180

I received this book for free in exchange for a review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This large, beautiful hardcover artbook is a must have for any Hayao Miyazaki or Studio Ghibli fan. Within its pages lies a treasure trove of not only gorgeous artwork, but also a behind the scenes look at the work that went into creating The Secret World of Arietty. This book is very high quality. Its large oversize format makes it excellent for laying on your coffee table or bookshelf and its presentation is so inviting that your friends won't be able to resist picking it up and scanning through the pages. Its an excellent conversation piece, as well as a great asset for a collector's own private and personal collection. With this review I struggled if I should include pictures, and if ...

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The Young Master's Revenge
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Viz Media Launches New Shojo Manga Series by Meca Tanaka: The Young Master’s Revenge

GeekySweetie
February 21, 20180

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE SHOJO MANGA SERIES THE YOUNG MASTER’S REVENGE   Plans For Revenge Go Awry In This Romantic Comedy From The Creator Of METEOR PRINCE   San Francisco, CA, February 21, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers the print and digital release of THE YOUNG MASTER’S REVENGE on March 6th. The series, by creator Meca Tanaka, is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published under the SHOJO BEAT imprint. Meca Tanaka is also the creator of the acclaimed shojo manga series METEOR PRINCE (also published by VIZ Media). Volume 1 of THE YOUNG MASTER’S REVENGE carries a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series al...

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Viz Announces Studio Ghibli Secret of Ariettety Artbook

GeekySweetie
February 15, 20180

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE ART OF THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY   New Hardcover Art Book Edition Features Vivid Illustrations, Concept Sketches, And Interviews From The Beloved Studio Ghibli Film   San Francisco, CA, February 15, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands its renowned Studio Ghibli library with the release of a new hardcover edition of THE ART OF THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY on March 6th.   The vividly illustrated art book will be released exclusively in print with an MSRP of $34.99 U.S. / $46.99 CAN. It features story notes, commentary, and artwork from The Secret World of Arri...

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Romance Anime on Sale at RightStuf International
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Today (6/30/17) Only – 30 Romance Manga and Anime 30% Off at RightStuf International

GeekySweetie
June 30, 20170

Romance Anime on Sale at RightStuf International today (6/30/17) only. Click here to browse the sale: https://www.rightstufanime.com/sales-and-promos/One-Day-Sale Titles Include (but not limited to) 5 Centimeters per Second, Your Lie in April, Hiiro no Kakera, Emma, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun, Nisekoi, Wolf Girl and Black Prince, Playful Kiss, Boys over Flowers, and many other great romance titles.  

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Countdown to Black Friday with New Deals Every Day on Amazon

GeekySweetie
November 4, 20163

Amazon just launched their Black Friday Pre-sale event. You can check back every day for new items at http://amazon.com/Black-Friday/... Already they are offering up some pretty sweet deals for geeks and gamers. I recommend bookmarking and checking back as often as possible. I'm hoping for a PS4 Bundle or Console to go on sale. I have enough already to purchase, but since it is that time of year, saving some money never hurts, and I've waited this long already to get myself the newest consoles, so might as well hang in there a few more weeks and see what happens! Last year, amazon had amazing black friday and cyber monday exclusive gaming bundles for all three major game systems including Xbone, PS4, and WiiU. This year the savings should be even greater since the technology continue

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October Boxychan Unboxing Anime Subscription Box Review

GeekySweetie
October 12, 20161

Another month, another awesome box of anime and manga goodies from www.boxychan.com - You can check out some of my other boxychan reviews here, and here. - I've been subscribed since May, but haven't reviewed every box. I do put pics of every box on my instagram though which you can find here instagram.com/xenokitten - Boxychan and Pusheenbox remain my top two favorite subscription crates. I subscribe to both with my own money and am in no way compensated for blogging about them. They don't even have a referral program - I just love boxychan so much, and I think it is far less widely known than similar boxes such as Geek Fuel and Doki Doki. This month's Boxychan has a beautiful figure from Madoka Magica O_O!! It's by far my favorite figure I've received in one of these subscription crat

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Boxychan September Anime Subscription Box Review

GeekySweetie
September 14, 20162

My Death Note Amane Misa Jun Planning Figure that I received in my September Boxychan Subscription Box is worth almost $50. According to http://myfigurecollection.net/item/1497 - I'm so happy with Boxychan. Read my other Boxychan review here I hope the company stays around forever. Not only did I get this expensive figure, but I got a manga worth $9.95 and an anime DVD worth probably $20-ish and a few other small toys. Total box value at least $80. Cost me only $25. They have many other themes too not just "anime" but the anime one is my favorite! I've been thrilled every month by this box. It's the best subscription box ever! :) Everything is 100% Legit and Officially Licensed and high quality. Not cheap or pirated stuff. I've been with Boxychan since June, and this is the first month

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CrunchyRoll Announces New Anime Violet Ever Garden Details and Trailer

GeekySweetie
May 27, 20161

Check out the new trailer for Violet Ever Garden. https://youtu.be/0CJeDetA45Q I am so excited for this! (and isn't the opening theme awesome too? And look how cute she is - and just OMG. Geeking out right now so bad lol.) I had never heard of it, until I saw the trailer on CrunchyRoll's Facebook page. From the comments on the facebook wall and the official website at http://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/books/violet/ this anime is about Artificial Intelligence / AI / Robots / Robotics - Similar to Chobits, Time of Eve, Metropolis, HAL, and Plastic Memories. - All favorites of mine - I am fascinated by the concept of humanoid AI creatures - especially those who have feelings, or what we would classify as feelings - and how they would fit into society. It might also be quite similar to Teg

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Third-person Action RPG *Anima: Gate of Memories* due June 3 on Steam (Windows/Linux), PS4 & Xbox One, North American PS4 launch to take place June 7

GeekySweetie
May 26, 20161

The folks at Badland Games just emailed me their press release for their upcoming title: Anima: Gate of Memories which is based on a series of books. It is being developed by a small team and heavily involving the author of the novels. This looks to be a really fun, story-rich RPG with multiple endings, choice-based dialogue system, beautiful graphics, and fun combat system. I'm seeing if I can get a key so I can share some more details and possibly stream or upload some videos for you guys - but until then, enjoy the press release and official trailer below! Third-person action RPG *Anima: Gate of Memories* due June 3 on Steam (Windows/Linux), PS4 & Xbox One, N. American PS4 launch to take place June 7 https://youtu.be/nimAxpPBoVY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Action

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Lovely Complex | LoveCom | Love*Com | Anime Review

GeekySweetie
March 9, 20165

Title: Lovely Complex (Also commonly referred to as Love*Com) Release Date: 2007 Episodes: 24 Based on: Manga by Aya Nakahara - There's also a live action movie but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're a die hard fan of this series - definitely read the manga or watch the anime first at least. The movie tries to fit 24 episodes into an hour or 2 hour format. It just doesn't work. Too much has to be cut. It kinda just felt like watching a recap or highlight reel. There's also a videogame but to my knowledge it has not been translated. The manga also has a sequel focusing on Risa's little brother. Genre: Romantic Comedy, Slice of Life, Drama Where to Buy: Amazon has it for $32 for the Complete Series on DVD http://www.amazon.com/Lovely... Geeky: 3/5  Sweetie: 5/5  Overall: 34 / 40 8

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Top 10 Subscription Boxes for Geek Girls

GeekySweetie
December 30, 20156

Subscription boxes are taking over the internet. If you've never heard of such a thing, you must be living under a rock. The basic premise is you subscribe by paying a monthly fee and you get a box full of monthly goods delivered to your doorstep (or digitally in the case of a few subscription services out there). You don't get to choose the items inside, so it's like Christmas, or a birthday, opening a box and being surprised every month. How exciting! Of course, you run the risk of not liking what's inside either though so it's a gamble. They have boxes for everything from beauty products, to cat toys, dog treats, and yes, even anime and gamer and geeky boxes too. This post has been modified but not "updated" to introduce new boxes, or remove boxes which may no longer be available on th

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