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\u201cEnchanting Matsuri\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nHello everyone, I am back once again with yet another SoKawaii review. This time we take a look at what was included in July's box, which just like the Nihon Box is all themed around celebrating the summer matsuri season. The products in this box are from Sanrio, San-X, Sumikko Guarashi and Pok\u00e9mon. So let\u2019s get started on our usual description of what SoKawaii is and what they have to offer you!<\/span>\n\nFor those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_1\"\n\nOur first item this month comes straight from San-X, with their Rilakkuma tray made from bamboo fibre. A more sustainable material that has become very popular with brands over the last few years, due to how quickly the plant grows and the fact it doesn\u2019t need any pesticides. This tray has a lovely print on the front of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori dressed in their colorful yukatas as they enjoy a night filled with fireworks and tasty treats. The ideal way to enjoy a matsuri festival in Japan. This tray also has a trademark on the bottom right for 2021, meaning this tray was only just recently released during this summer.<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_3\"\n\nNext up is our Pok\u00e9mon item from the Pocket Monsters Sepia Graffiti collection. We actually received another item from this very same collection in last month\u2019s box, with a washi tape. Now I am unsure as to how old this collection actually is, as I have seen on other websites that the washi tape was first released back in 2018. However this month we have gone a little more upscale, with this handy pouch case. This pouch is actually really well made, has a tanned look to it and you would almost expect that it was made entirely out of leather. The design on the front features an Eevee and Pikachu, as they do a bit of window shopping. As you can see, Eevee is taking interest in the three evolution stones on display in the window. Behind them is a cobbled street, with an old style phone box and lamp post. The whole look to this design, gives off a feel of old London in the last century. The script on the front is also pretty charming as well, as it gives a very brief description of the idea of Pok\u00e9mon. Now the pouch is snug enough, you would certainly fit in a normal of pens and pencils, perhaps some make up or cash envelopes. Unfortunately it was too snug to fit my phone, so you would want a very slim model to fit into this pouch.<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_4\"\n\nNow we move on to Sanrio, with this pair of My Melody Kitchen sponges. Now this item was in fact available in two different designs, with the iconic Hello Kitty being the other pair you could receive. These die cut sponges are just adorable, that it would almost be a shame to use them to wash a mound of dirty dishes. However they are indeed practical and will certainly get you out of a pinch if you don\u2019t intend on making a special trip to the shop.<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_5\"\n\nWhere or where was this several weeks back during the big Irish heat wave! Honestly could have done with this a while back. So we now move onto the Sumikko Gurashi part of our July box, with this electric hand fan. This fan would be the perfect accessory to accompany you on a trip during a hot summer's day. It\u2019s design is made to resemble an ice cream cone, with the characters of Sumikko Gurashi acting as the toppings. All you do is slide the cover over to reveal the fan, with a switch on the side to turn it on. Hopefully I can get better use out of this next year!<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_6\"\n\nAnd now we end with our final item, a Little Twin Stars plush. You could have gotten either Kiki or Lala in your July box, both of which are dressed in their light Summery Yukatas. Of which you can see I got Kiki in his blue yukata. This quality looking plush is well made, no loose threads or fabric. Well stuffed and stitched together. This could even be safe for young children to have. It is also a lovely addition for all plush collectors.<\/span>\n\nThere we have it folks, that was Julys\u2019 SoKawaii box. This month had a good mix of items, from a seasonal plush, a hand fan, a Pok\u00e9mon pouch and some homeware from some iconic franchises. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span>\n\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span>\n\n1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\nBetter yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span>\n\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\n\nNow if you enjoyed July\u2019s box, then just wait for August\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cHappy Summer Trip\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Studio Ghibli, Sanrio and Kirby. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include a My Neighbour Totoro water bottle! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a>","post_title":"SoKawaii July 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Enchanting matsuri","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-july-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:53:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:53:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206860","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206847,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-09-02 16:02:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-02 15:02:16","post_content":"

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Hello everyone and welcome back to another subscription box review. Today I will be taking an indepth look into what was included in July's edition of Nihon Box. Which was filled to the brim, full of goodies you are sure to enjoy during those long summe<\/span>r days. So let's get started with the usual info.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nihon Box is a Japanese monthly subscription service that handpicks at least 6 items each month that are almost exclusive to Japan and ships them straight to your door. Their items are a mixture of Otaku Anime related merchandise and figures, as well as traditional Japanese items, from sweets to tableware. All of this is available to subscribe to for what I find a very affordable price each month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like SoKawaii, the more months you pay upfront the cheaper the price for individual boxes will be.<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n

Monthly is \u20ac29.99 plus shipping costs<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months is a single payment of \u20ac86.97, making each box \u20ac28.99, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months is a single payment of \u20ac170.94, making each box \u20ac28.49, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the latest European VAT legislation, the overall cost after shipping has increased slightly. The folks behind Nihon Box have done all they can to make this transition as simple as possible, so they have taken the necessary steps & changes in order to include the VAT directly in the subscription\u2019s price. This change will normally be effective starting from the next renewal of your subscription, with the addition of the VAT in the final price (19% for Germany). And from August, as a small gift of appreciation to their overseas customers they will be including a 1000yen gift card to their YattaJapan.com store. As an idea of how much the charge has gone up, prior to August I was paying \u20ac32.89 a month. The new price I pay now is \u20ac40.45 a month, which is a nice increase but I believe the value is still there within the box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a link to their FAQ page, just in case you\u2019re wondering if they ship to your country:<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en\/nihonbox\/faq<\/a><\/p>\n

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The first item this month is a beautiful Hatsune Miku Summer Matsuri PVC statue from Taito, measuring 18cm tall. This very colorful figure has so much going on in its design, that celebrates those famous summer festivals we have all seen in Japanese anime. This hologram diva is wearing a red, yellow and blue short yukata, with images of fireworks on one of her arm sleeves. Her accessories include a kitsune mask on her head, as well as a uchiwa hand fan in one hand and a candy apple (ringo ame) in the other. She is sure to make a great addition to the figure collection, which is ever growing thanks to these subscription boxes. If you have missed out on getting this figure, then I suggest getting in contact with Leanne\u2019s Anime over on Facebook -<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leannesanime\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you fancy mimicking Miku\u2019s design and getting in the matsuri spirit, then you will certainly enjoy this small uchiwa matsuri fan. This accessory is perfect for the summer weather, it's lightweight and portable. Allowing you to fan yourself with a slight cool breeze as you enjoy the summer, no matter where you are. This is a traditional hand fan that is still pretty popular and iconic to own today. At least you never have to worry about your small electric fan running out of power, when you own one of these.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on, we have a serving tray, featuring the characters from \u2018The Quintessential Quintuplets\u2019. An anime that debuted from Tezuka Productions back in 2019. The series follows the daily life of a high school student Futaro Uesugi, who is hired as a private tutor for a group of identical quintuplets: Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki Nakano. At the very beginning of the story, it is indicated Futaro will marry one of the Nakano Quintuplets but the identity of the bride is unknown until near the end of the story. The design on this tray is of the five sisters as they stand together in their yukatas, as fireworks explode behind their heads. This manga series has become very popular as of late, so I am sure there are a few fans of this series already that will be thrilled with this bit of unexpected merch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now what is the best function of a tray, other than putting snacks on it?! So our next item this month is an Azuki flavour Taiyaki. Which is a common sight at festival food stalls. This fish-shaped sweet pastry dessert has a large filling of red bean paste (azuki). However the outer pastry tasted more like soft ice cream wafers, perhaps that might have been the impact of a long journey across the globe. Either way, I would assume this would taste better fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba returns once again in our Nihon Box, as we get a blind box from the Fuwakororin range. This series has six different character designs, all appearing as a mini round plush. The one I received is our lead man - Tanjiro.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And now we get to our final item for Julys\u2019 box, which is an Assassination Classroom towel. Why you may ask? A tad random maybe? Well Japan is damn HOT in the Summer, even during the matsuri festivals. So a towel is always essential to have on hand, especially for those that may be working and performing during these festivals. This \u2018mini towel\u2019, although pretty large in my opinion as you can see above as I hung it up on a door for size comparison. It\u2019s bright yellow in color, with Koro Sensei\u2019s face in the middle, with the shows title at the bottom of the towel.<\/span><\/p>\n

So there we have it everyone, that was July\u2019s Nihon Box. Did you like it? If so, comment down below or tag us on our social media to let us know what was your favourite item and if you have gotten your own subscription. Nihon Box always does their best to follow the latest anime trends as well as finding items from fan favorite shows in order to always appeal to their customer base. With items from Demon Slayer, Assassination Classoom and The Quintessential Quintuplets, to the worlds favourite hologram diva - Hatsune Miku. They not only source out some decent quality figures and plushies, but also to make sure that each month their box represents another unique aspect of Japan \u2013 from its food, to its culture, art, history and beliefs. It\u2019s a well rounded box, for both anime and cultural fans. This box\u2019s theme was \u201cNight Matsuri\u201d, and each pamphlet in every box also includes a detailed section called \u201cDiscover Japan\u201d. This month\u2019s topic was about Natsu Matsuri, as they give a detailed description of the many types of matsuri festivals that take place around Japan. Mentioning their origins and the importance of these to local communities. It\u2019s details such as these that make this subscription box so unique and talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on how you can order your own box, look to the top of this review and head over to the link below so you can sign up today!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Nihon Box July 2021 Review","post_excerpt":"Night matsuri","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nihon-box-july-2021-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:55:09","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:55:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206847","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206841,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-31 15:20:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-31 14:20:00","post_content":"Written By:<\/strong> Sophie Escabasse<\/span>\n\nIllustrated By:<\/strong> Sophie Escabasse<\/span>\n\nFormat:<\/strong> Kindle, Paperback<\/span>\n\nPublished By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic<\/span>\n\nRelease Date:<\/strong> 31st August 2021<\/span>\n\nWe return once again to the magical city of Brooklyn, where the young witch-in-training Effie lives with her eccentric Aunts Carolta and Selimene. As the Christmas holidays come to an end, Effie is itching to see her best friend Berrit again back at school. However Berrits attention has been completely focused on her new neighbour and sudden new best friend Garance. Leaving Effie feeling left out and jealous towards the new girl in class.<\/span>\n\nBack in her magical life, Effie gets to meet the fellow witches society of Brooklyn. Who have been lifetime friends of each of her aunts, all from different walks of life with a similar thing in common - they use their powers to help people. Effie becomes involved in a rather unusual case within the community, when serious accidents start becoming more frequent at a certain crossroads. A magical mystery to be solved, one that Effie might be able to help with.<\/span>\n\n\"whatthehex_1\"\n\nIt is such a joy to see a second book being released in this series, as I thoroughly enjoyed the debut of Witches of Brooklyn. In the first book, we met young Effie. Who had just lost her mother and was more or less dumped on the steps of her \u2018Aunt Selimene\u2019s home by a caseworker. She not only dealt with her mother\u2019s passing, her new surroundings and getting to know her new guardians - but she also discovered magic! Something that has stayed with her ever since and now she gets to meet the fellow witches that live in her area. As Effie is thoroughly welcomed into the society, back in her everyday normal life - things at school aren\u2019t quite going so well. The excitement of Effie being the new girl in school has died off automatically after the Winter break, as a new transfer student has just started in her class. Now all eyes are on Garance, especially Effie\u2019s best friend Berrits\u2019.<\/span>\n\nThis book is filled with excitement, adventure, magic and more! It\u2019s not all purple Lions and moving statues however, as Effie also has to both confront her jealous thoughts if she wants to save her friendship with Berrit and get to know the new girl - that seems to give off an unusual prickling feeling at times. It\u2019s all a part of growing up, as Effie takes on the magical world around her and the challenges of middle school!<\/span>\n\n\"whatthehex_2\"\n\nThe \u2018Witches of Brooklyn\u2019 series is both written and illustrated by the talented Sophie Escabasse, a French author and illustrator living in Montreal. She has done illustrations for many other books in her career, including Florence Parry Heide and Roxanne Heide Pierce\u2019s Spotlight Club Mysteries series (Albert Whitman); and the Freestyler Funnies series by Tom Easton (Hachette UK).<\/span>\n\n\u2018Witches of Brooklyn: What the Hex?!\u2019 is currently available for pre-order online now through the links below. It will also be available in your local book shops from the 31st August, so don\u2019t forget to shop local.<\/span>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/608952\/witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-by-sophie-escabasse\/<\/a>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Witches of Brooklyn: What The Hex?! Review","post_excerpt":"From Sophie Escabasse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:58:14","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:58:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206841","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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A Tale of Two Sisters is still considered the highest grossing Korean horror film of all time, and rightly so. This film keeps the audience guessing until the very end, when all is revealed and you are left reeling in shock during the closing credits - I certainly was at least. Although at times the plot did appear confusing, I encourage you to watch to the very end for that jaw-dropping reveal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Created By:<\/strong> Iolanda Zanfardino & Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By:<\/strong> Iolanda Zanfardino<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Black Mask Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> #5 Finale is out now<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice is struggling to find where she belongs, not just in the big city of San Francisco but also as a newly single woman, looking to find love once more. All the while, her former book illustrator Robin is confident in her ability to hook up with anyone. However she is adamant to never get involved in a committed relationship. Through various encounters, failed dates and some self discovery - can these two fireflies find someone that will make them glow again? <\/em><\/span>From the creative team of Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli, comes Alice in Leatherland!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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This was such a sweet and kinky fairytale-esque series that follows a woman named Alice as she takes one giant leap into the Wondrous Land of San Francisco! Now far from her home in Yosemite, Alice is now in the big city. Full of people with big personalities, a daunting dating scene, an expensive living situation and her chance to fully accept and explore her own sexual journey. With plenty of LGBTQ+ people living in San Fran, it\u2019s a wide dating pool out there to explore. With a helping hand and some guidance from her new housemates, Alice eventually just dives right in. All the while struggling with a writer's block on her current book, one that will inevitably reflect her own experiences in SF.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Then we have her illustrator Robin, a woman that avoids commitment, is out there to satisfy herself and who also has a strict set of rules when it comes to hooking up. Although the pair have known one another for some time now, starting back in Yosemite. They have never hooked up, it\u2019s when they both move and go their separate ways in San Fran do the two start to fall for one another. As though fate and the city are pulling them together. It\u2019s through seeing how Alice begins to evolve in the big city, through her new job, attitude, dating profile and sexy new look - does it hit Robin that she will do anything now to be her Prince Charming. Robin goes through her own metamorphosis, most of which is mentally as she reflects on her lifestyle and commitment choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice in Leatherland is brought to us by real-life creative couple Iolanda Zanfardino (writer) and Elisa Romboli (artist) while they were in a pandemic lockdown together. Having found the time to sit down and work on a comic book mini series together at long last, they created this diverse, modern romantic comedy that is bound to make a splash in the comic book industry. \u2018Alice in Leatherland\u2019 is being published by Black Mask Studios, the Los Angeles based indie publishing company. Who has previously published the following acclaimed titles; Calexit, Black, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, Loud, and Destiny, NY. You can buy the single issues of Alice in Leatherland right now, or you can wait just a few more months for the compiled trade paperback collecting the entire series to be released on the 3rd November.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cEnchanting Matsuri\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nHello everyone, I am back once again with yet another SoKawaii review. This time we take a look at what was included in July's box, which just like the Nihon Box is all themed around celebrating the summer matsuri season. The products in this box are from Sanrio, San-X, Sumikko Guarashi and Pok\u00e9mon. So let\u2019s get started on our usual description of what SoKawaii is and what they have to offer you!<\/span>\n\nFor those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_1\"\n\nOur first item this month comes straight from San-X, with their Rilakkuma tray made from bamboo fibre. A more sustainable material that has become very popular with brands over the last few years, due to how quickly the plant grows and the fact it doesn\u2019t need any pesticides. This tray has a lovely print on the front of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori dressed in their colorful yukatas as they enjoy a night filled with fireworks and tasty treats. The ideal way to enjoy a matsuri festival in Japan. This tray also has a trademark on the bottom right for 2021, meaning this tray was only just recently released during this summer.<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_3\"\n\nNext up is our Pok\u00e9mon item from the Pocket Monsters Sepia Graffiti collection. We actually received another item from this very same collection in last month\u2019s box, with a washi tape. Now I am unsure as to how old this collection actually is, as I have seen on other websites that the washi tape was first released back in 2018. However this month we have gone a little more upscale, with this handy pouch case. This pouch is actually really well made, has a tanned look to it and you would almost expect that it was made entirely out of leather. The design on the front features an Eevee and Pikachu, as they do a bit of window shopping. As you can see, Eevee is taking interest in the three evolution stones on display in the window. Behind them is a cobbled street, with an old style phone box and lamp post. The whole look to this design, gives off a feel of old London in the last century. The script on the front is also pretty charming as well, as it gives a very brief description of the idea of Pok\u00e9mon. Now the pouch is snug enough, you would certainly fit in a normal of pens and pencils, perhaps some make up or cash envelopes. Unfortunately it was too snug to fit my phone, so you would want a very slim model to fit into this pouch.<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_4\"\n\nNow we move on to Sanrio, with this pair of My Melody Kitchen sponges. Now this item was in fact available in two different designs, with the iconic Hello Kitty being the other pair you could receive. These die cut sponges are just adorable, that it would almost be a shame to use them to wash a mound of dirty dishes. However they are indeed practical and will certainly get you out of a pinch if you don\u2019t intend on making a special trip to the shop.<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_5\"\n\nWhere or where was this several weeks back during the big Irish heat wave! Honestly could have done with this a while back. So we now move onto the Sumikko Gurashi part of our July box, with this electric hand fan. This fan would be the perfect accessory to accompany you on a trip during a hot summer's day. It\u2019s design is made to resemble an ice cream cone, with the characters of Sumikko Gurashi acting as the toppings. All you do is slide the cover over to reveal the fan, with a switch on the side to turn it on. Hopefully I can get better use out of this next year!<\/span>\n\n\"sokawaiijuly2021_6\"\n\nAnd now we end with our final item, a Little Twin Stars plush. You could have gotten either Kiki or Lala in your July box, both of which are dressed in their light Summery Yukatas. Of which you can see I got Kiki in his blue yukata. This quality looking plush is well made, no loose threads or fabric. Well stuffed and stitched together. This could even be safe for young children to have. It is also a lovely addition for all plush collectors.<\/span>\n\nThere we have it folks, that was Julys\u2019 SoKawaii box. This month had a good mix of items, from a seasonal plush, a hand fan, a Pok\u00e9mon pouch and some homeware from some iconic franchises. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span>\n\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span>\n\n1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\nBetter yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span>\n\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\n\nNow if you enjoyed July\u2019s box, then just wait for August\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cHappy Summer Trip\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Studio Ghibli, Sanrio and Kirby. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include a My Neighbour Totoro water bottle! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a>","post_title":"SoKawaii July 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Enchanting matsuri","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-july-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:53:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:53:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206860","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206847,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-09-02 16:02:16","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-02 15:02:16","post_content":"

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Hello everyone and welcome back to another subscription box review. Today I will be taking an indepth look into what was included in July's edition of Nihon Box. Which was filled to the brim, full of goodies you are sure to enjoy during those long summe<\/span>r days. So let's get started with the usual info.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nihon Box is a Japanese monthly subscription service that handpicks at least 6 items each month that are almost exclusive to Japan and ships them straight to your door. Their items are a mixture of Otaku Anime related merchandise and figures, as well as traditional Japanese items, from sweets to tableware. All of this is available to subscribe to for what I find a very affordable price each month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like SoKawaii, the more months you pay upfront the cheaper the price for individual boxes will be.<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n

Monthly is \u20ac29.99 plus shipping costs<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months is a single payment of \u20ac86.97, making each box \u20ac28.99, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months is a single payment of \u20ac170.94, making each box \u20ac28.49, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the latest European VAT legislation, the overall cost after shipping has increased slightly. The folks behind Nihon Box have done all they can to make this transition as simple as possible, so they have taken the necessary steps & changes in order to include the VAT directly in the subscription\u2019s price. This change will normally be effective starting from the next renewal of your subscription, with the addition of the VAT in the final price (19% for Germany). And from August, as a small gift of appreciation to their overseas customers they will be including a 1000yen gift card to their YattaJapan.com store. As an idea of how much the charge has gone up, prior to August I was paying \u20ac32.89 a month. The new price I pay now is \u20ac40.45 a month, which is a nice increase but I believe the value is still there within the box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a link to their FAQ page, just in case you\u2019re wondering if they ship to your country:<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en\/nihonbox\/faq<\/a><\/p>\n

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The first item this month is a beautiful Hatsune Miku Summer Matsuri PVC statue from Taito, measuring 18cm tall. This very colorful figure has so much going on in its design, that celebrates those famous summer festivals we have all seen in Japanese anime. This hologram diva is wearing a red, yellow and blue short yukata, with images of fireworks on one of her arm sleeves. Her accessories include a kitsune mask on her head, as well as a uchiwa hand fan in one hand and a candy apple (ringo ame) in the other. She is sure to make a great addition to the figure collection, which is ever growing thanks to these subscription boxes. If you have missed out on getting this figure, then I suggest getting in contact with Leanne\u2019s Anime over on Facebook -<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leannesanime\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you fancy mimicking Miku\u2019s design and getting in the matsuri spirit, then you will certainly enjoy this small uchiwa matsuri fan. This accessory is perfect for the summer weather, it's lightweight and portable. Allowing you to fan yourself with a slight cool breeze as you enjoy the summer, no matter where you are. This is a traditional hand fan that is still pretty popular and iconic to own today. At least you never have to worry about your small electric fan running out of power, when you own one of these.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on, we have a serving tray, featuring the characters from \u2018The Quintessential Quintuplets\u2019. An anime that debuted from Tezuka Productions back in 2019. The series follows the daily life of a high school student Futaro Uesugi, who is hired as a private tutor for a group of identical quintuplets: Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki Nakano. At the very beginning of the story, it is indicated Futaro will marry one of the Nakano Quintuplets but the identity of the bride is unknown until near the end of the story. The design on this tray is of the five sisters as they stand together in their yukatas, as fireworks explode behind their heads. This manga series has become very popular as of late, so I am sure there are a few fans of this series already that will be thrilled with this bit of unexpected merch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now what is the best function of a tray, other than putting snacks on it?! So our next item this month is an Azuki flavour Taiyaki. Which is a common sight at festival food stalls. This fish-shaped sweet pastry dessert has a large filling of red bean paste (azuki). However the outer pastry tasted more like soft ice cream wafers, perhaps that might have been the impact of a long journey across the globe. Either way, I would assume this would taste better fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba returns once again in our Nihon Box, as we get a blind box from the Fuwakororin range. This series has six different character designs, all appearing as a mini round plush. The one I received is our lead man - Tanjiro.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And now we get to our final item for Julys\u2019 box, which is an Assassination Classroom towel. Why you may ask? A tad random maybe? Well Japan is damn HOT in the Summer, even during the matsuri festivals. So a towel is always essential to have on hand, especially for those that may be working and performing during these festivals. This \u2018mini towel\u2019, although pretty large in my opinion as you can see above as I hung it up on a door for size comparison. It\u2019s bright yellow in color, with Koro Sensei\u2019s face in the middle, with the shows title at the bottom of the towel.<\/span><\/p>\n

So there we have it everyone, that was July\u2019s Nihon Box. Did you like it? If so, comment down below or tag us on our social media to let us know what was your favourite item and if you have gotten your own subscription. Nihon Box always does their best to follow the latest anime trends as well as finding items from fan favorite shows in order to always appeal to their customer base. With items from Demon Slayer, Assassination Classoom and The Quintessential Quintuplets, to the worlds favourite hologram diva - Hatsune Miku. They not only source out some decent quality figures and plushies, but also to make sure that each month their box represents another unique aspect of Japan \u2013 from its food, to its culture, art, history and beliefs. It\u2019s a well rounded box, for both anime and cultural fans. This box\u2019s theme was \u201cNight Matsuri\u201d, and each pamphlet in every box also includes a detailed section called \u201cDiscover Japan\u201d. This month\u2019s topic was about Natsu Matsuri, as they give a detailed description of the many types of matsuri festivals that take place around Japan. Mentioning their origins and the importance of these to local communities. It\u2019s details such as these that make this subscription box so unique and talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on how you can order your own box, look to the top of this review and head over to the link below so you can sign up today!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Nihon Box July 2021 Review","post_excerpt":"Night matsuri","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nihon-box-july-2021-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:55:09","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:55:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206847","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206841,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-31 15:20:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-31 14:20:00","post_content":"Written By:<\/strong> Sophie Escabasse<\/span>\n\nIllustrated By:<\/strong> Sophie Escabasse<\/span>\n\nFormat:<\/strong> Kindle, Paperback<\/span>\n\nPublished By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic<\/span>\n\nRelease Date:<\/strong> 31st August 2021<\/span>\n\nWe return once again to the magical city of Brooklyn, where the young witch-in-training Effie lives with her eccentric Aunts Carolta and Selimene. As the Christmas holidays come to an end, Effie is itching to see her best friend Berrit again back at school. However Berrits attention has been completely focused on her new neighbour and sudden new best friend Garance. Leaving Effie feeling left out and jealous towards the new girl in class.<\/span>\n\nBack in her magical life, Effie gets to meet the fellow witches society of Brooklyn. Who have been lifetime friends of each of her aunts, all from different walks of life with a similar thing in common - they use their powers to help people. Effie becomes involved in a rather unusual case within the community, when serious accidents start becoming more frequent at a certain crossroads. A magical mystery to be solved, one that Effie might be able to help with.<\/span>\n\n\"whatthehex_1\"\n\nIt is such a joy to see a second book being released in this series, as I thoroughly enjoyed the debut of Witches of Brooklyn. In the first book, we met young Effie. Who had just lost her mother and was more or less dumped on the steps of her \u2018Aunt Selimene\u2019s home by a caseworker. She not only dealt with her mother\u2019s passing, her new surroundings and getting to know her new guardians - but she also discovered magic! Something that has stayed with her ever since and now she gets to meet the fellow witches that live in her area. As Effie is thoroughly welcomed into the society, back in her everyday normal life - things at school aren\u2019t quite going so well. The excitement of Effie being the new girl in school has died off automatically after the Winter break, as a new transfer student has just started in her class. Now all eyes are on Garance, especially Effie\u2019s best friend Berrits\u2019.<\/span>\n\nThis book is filled with excitement, adventure, magic and more! It\u2019s not all purple Lions and moving statues however, as Effie also has to both confront her jealous thoughts if she wants to save her friendship with Berrit and get to know the new girl - that seems to give off an unusual prickling feeling at times. It\u2019s all a part of growing up, as Effie takes on the magical world around her and the challenges of middle school!<\/span>\n\n\"whatthehex_2\"\n\nThe \u2018Witches of Brooklyn\u2019 series is both written and illustrated by the talented Sophie Escabasse, a French author and illustrator living in Montreal. She has done illustrations for many other books in her career, including Florence Parry Heide and Roxanne Heide Pierce\u2019s Spotlight Club Mysteries series (Albert Whitman); and the Freestyler Funnies series by Tom Easton (Hachette UK).<\/span>\n\n\u2018Witches of Brooklyn: What the Hex?!\u2019 is currently available for pre-order online now through the links below. It will also be available in your local book shops from the 31st August, so don\u2019t forget to shop local.<\/span>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/608952\/witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-by-sophie-escabasse\/<\/a>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Witches of Brooklyn: What The Hex?! Review","post_excerpt":"From Sophie Escabasse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:58:14","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:58:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206841","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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