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As Ireland heads into its second lockdown of the year, at least I have my October SoKawaii box to enjoy over the next few weeks. This months\u2019 theme is focused on the Spooky season as Halloween is just around the corner. Although this year is going to be a very down played celebration, I have the popcorn bought and the list of movies lined up to enjoy on All Hallows Eve! Also did you know that Halloween originated in Ireland? It\u2019s true!<\/span><\/p>\n So onto this months\u2019 box, we have 100% licensed products from Studio Ghibli, Sanrio and DoReMi. With a number of household and stationary items included, it really is a practical bunch of gifts. I mean I see the plush as well needed during these unsettling times. So let\u2019s get onto the important information shall we? 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 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. 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. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts.<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a> And at the moment, they are amongst one of the only subscription boxes that are still able to reach your door no matter what country you are in! *cough cough I now have 8 months of Nihon Box crates stuck in Japan due to Japan Post still not shipping to Ireland*<\/span><\/p>\n Our first gift in this month's box is this adorable Halloween themed Kuromi plush from Sanrio. Which is in fact my very first Kuromi plush, which I am delighted about. Where Kuromi usually sports a black and purple theme, for this Fall season, she is switching out her purple for the Pumpkin Orange look. Although not my favorite look or her\u2019s, it is still adorable and well made. On the back there is a small zipper, which hides a very small pocket which might just hide a coin or two and nothing more. There is also a keychain on top that allows you to hang it from your bag, a hook or even your bedpost.<\/span><\/p>\n On to our second gift, next up we have another Sanrio Halloween themed item in the form of this Cinnamoroll pouch. This is the second month in a row now we have gotten a Sanrio pouch, although this one is larger in size and of better quality - in all honesty how many pouches does one person need?! The design is adorable, with a spooky looking Cinnamoroll and background. With a strong zip and decent size pouch, you could easily fill this up with all that spare cash we all have or just full of candy!<\/span><\/p>\n We are now half way through this box and SoKawaii have added a bit of a throw back to what would be classed as an old anime now. They have added a fold out memo pad from \u2018Magical Doremi\u2019, a magical girl series that first debuted back in 1999 that is still being adapted even today. This is very high quality and looks like it must have come from a pop up store, as I imagine it would be pretty rare to find something from this franchise in stores very often. This product is available in two designs, which has 6 different memo pads inside that correspond to each character.<\/span><\/p>\n We are now on to the first of our Studio Ghibli items, with this 500ml tumbler. It\u2019s decorated all round with the classic Totoro characters and a forest theme, it doesn\u2019t have anything that actually themes it exclusively to Halloween or even Fall. In fact you could easily use this all year round. It comes with a straw, a screw-on lid and is BPA free. It is also very simple to clean, but I wouldn\u2019t chance putting it in the dishwasher as I would be afraid the design would come off.<\/span><\/p>\n Our second Studio Ghibli item is this adorable set of Jiji chopsticks, featuring the iconic black cat from Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service. These bamboo chopsticks are essential when it comes to eating that next Cup Noodle in the middle of the night, in fact what will be the first meal you eat with these chopsticks? Let me know in the comments below or on our social media. It is also not dishwasher safe, so once again this product is best to hand wash.<\/span><\/p>\n And now our final item is this Sanrio Candy Mold featuring My Melody. This is our third kitchen item this month and is perfect for those that love making their own sweet treats. These molds look like they will make some adorable chocolate characters, not sure I have the patience to even give it a go though as I may just end up eating the melted chocolate halfway through the recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n And there we have it folks, that was October\u2019s SoKawaii box. Kinda surprised they didn\u2019t include some sort of sweet treat, instead they included a chocolate mould. Overall I really enjoyed this box, simply for the plush and tumbler. The rest was just a bonus.<\/span><\/p>\n So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. At the moment, SoKawaii are shipping their boxes via DHL as Japan Post is still not allowing worldwide postage from Japan. 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><\/p>\n 1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span><\/p>\n 3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span><\/p>\n 6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span><\/p>\n 12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span><\/p>\n Better yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n Now if you liked everything you saw in this review of October\u2019s box, rest assured that the items are different every month, for the most part. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through SoKawaiis\u2019 social media as the weeks go by. November\u2019s box theme is \u201cKira Kira Night\u201d, which will feature goods from Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio and Kirby, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n \n","post_title":"SoKawaii October 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Halloween masquerade","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-october-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 19:15:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 18:15:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205554","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205421,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-10-02 15:17:32","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-02 14:17:32","post_content":"Author: <\/strong>Amy Crabtree<\/span>\r\n\r\nIllustrated By:<\/strong> Amy Crabtree<\/span>\r\n\r\nFormat:<\/strong> Paperback<\/span>\r\n\r\nPage Count:<\/strong> 300<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Travel-Guide<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublished By: <\/strong>Self published<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n Have you ever dreamed of going to Japan, but have no idea how to start planning? When would be the best time to go, where do you look for the best deals on flights and accommodation and in what area would you prefer to stay? It\u2019s really a lot to think about, the stress can build up and start to take the excitement away when you are in the middle of trying to plan your dream trip. Well fret no more as thanks to the wonderful Amy Crabtree, a UK fashion designer and founder of \u2018Cakes with Faces\u2019, she has documented the past ten years of her travelling experience to Japan both in her YouTube channel (<\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/cakesw<\/a>ithfaces<\/a>) and this very book. It\u2019s filled with not only practical advice, but travel ideas and insight into some hidden spots to visit. As well as including space for you to make a trip planner and travel journal.<\/span><\/p>\r\nThis may be a very niche book, but will definitely be more than useful for anyone planning on taking a trip of a lifetime over to Japan. The author of this incredibly practical guidebook, has been travelling to Japan for the last decade. As many of you may know, Amy Crabtree is the founder behind \u2018Cakes with Faces\u2019. An eye-catching and colorful booth that you have more than likely seen at many conventions over in the UK over the past number of years - mostly at the MCM Comic Con events. She has also been featured countless times in the UKs leading otaku culture publication - Neo Magazine. If you have ever seen her t-shirt designs, you would have guessed right that she gets most of her inspiration from the many kawaii aspects that can only be found in Nippon!<\/span>\r\n\r\nFrom the front cover alone, it is visually eye catching. With her own iconic 'Cakes with Faces' logo above the title and her unique art style ever present - just look at the cute faces on those sushi! Without having known of the brand before, I would certainly go and pick up this book if I ever came across it. I also enjoy the added detail used on the page edges, as there is a red tint to them that looks great when you have the book closed. It just gives it more character.<\/span>\r\n\r\n We are now 9 months into this incredibly unpredictable year, but thankfully we still have SoKawaii arriving at our doorsteps each month with no hassle. This month\u2019s theme is \u201cToo Kawaii For School\u201d, with perfect timing as schools and colleges have just started to reopen again. The items inside are there to help you as you prepare to go back for another year of education, featuring some products from Sailor Moon, Sanrio and Pokemon!<\/span><\/p>\r\n 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 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. 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. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.c<\/a>om\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n The largest item we have this month and is no doubt the one you will spot the second you open your box, is this Cinnamoroll Sakura bag from Sanrio. This large plush handbag is fairly practical as it has a decent size pocket inside which will be able to fit your phone and perhaps a few pens or a small wallet. It will be even more practical for students as a pillow they can get some sleep on whilst waiting around in college after a session the night before. This is sure to be a very sought after bag come RAG or Freshers week. The only downside is that its\u2019 white, which will make it almost impossible to keep clean whilst travelling.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Our next two items are also from Sanrio, so let\u2019s begin with our guaranteed Kuromi pouch. This is actually the first Kuromi item I have been lucky enough to receive ever since I started my subscription in April 2019. With this pouch you could use it for a number of things, from carrying make-up to toiletries, stationary or even some coins. It\u2019ll no doubt serve some purpose.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Our third item features My Melody, who is Kuromi\u2019s rival within Sanrio. We get a pair of Magnet clips in the shape of My Melody's head which are ideal to use both on the fridge or on a magnet memo board. The other suggestions given on the packaging include using it as a money clip or as a bookmark. They are useful for holding notes on the fridge, especially those that include those all important exam dates and holidays!<\/span><\/p>\r\n Moving on, we now have our Pok\u00e9mon item. Which was the already announced Pikachu mug from the Pok\u00e9mon Girly Collection. This white ceramic mug thankfully arrived in one piece, although short in stature it will still be more than capable of getting that much needed coffee into you each morning. As well as those well deserved hot chocolates as we get closer and closer to the Christmas season. Best to wash this by hand though, as it may be difficult to locate a similar one if it ends up broken.<\/span><\/p>\r\n We are now onto our final two items, both of which belong in the stationary section. First up we have a Sailor Moon Crystal pen from Dr. Grip. This 0.5mm mechanical pencil is stunning, with two shades of pink on the outside, the inner design showcases both Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon together. Seeing as it\u2019s a mechanical pencil, it should be possible to find refills fairly easily so you can keep using this pen for years to come! It is definitely a must have item for your studies this year!<\/span><\/p>\r\n Following that we have a clear file from Sumikko Gurashi. This item was available in six designs, compared to the other items in this box are all guaranteed in every crate! Now I\u2019m not a massive fan of clear files, but I can see their uses. The design really comes to life as soon as you put a sheet of paper in there. Perfect if you end up getting handouts during class and don't want to have them get all mixed up in your bag. Although a normal poly pocket would do the same job, it certainly wouldn't be as cute as this clear file!<\/span><\/p>\r\n And there we have it folks, that is the end of the September SoKawaii box review. How did ye find it? Pleasant I hope! This month feels like all the focus was mostly on the plush bag and cup. I\u2019m hoping that next month we might get a better variety of items. I honestly don\u2019t think my shelves could take another cup being added. Let me know in the comments below or on our social media, which item was your favorite and if you have subscribed to SoKawaii as well! Would love to hear from you all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. At the moment, SoKawaii are shipping their boxes via DHL as Japan Post is still not allowing worldwide postage from Japan. So that\u2019s why at the moment, I have 6 months of Nihon Box stuck in a warehouse in Tokyo. Fingers crossed I can actually get them at some point this year! Thankfully this hasn\u2019t been the case for SoKawaii, which is a blessing! 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><\/p>\r\n 1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n 3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n 6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n 12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n Better yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span><\/p>\r\n http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryheal<\/a>y<\/a><\/p>\r\n Now if you liked everything you saw in this review of September\u2019s box, rest assured that the items are different every month. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through SoKawaiis\u2019 social media as the weeks go by. October\u2019s box theme is \u201cHalloween Masquerade\u201d, which will feature goods fromStudio Ghibli, Sanrio and Magical Doremi, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span><\/p>\r\n https:\/\/www.soka<\/a>waii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"SoKawaii September 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Too kawaii for school","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-september-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-09-25 17:23:32","post_modified_gmt":"2020-09-25 16:23:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205397","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205349,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-09-17 15:47:00","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-17 14:47:00","post_content":"Created By:<\/strong> Shoji Gatoh<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirected By:<\/strong> Shin Itagaki<\/span>\r\n\r\nStudio:<\/strong> Millepensee<\/span>\r\n\r\nEpisode Count:<\/strong> 1 - 12<\/span>\r\n\r\nAudio:<\/strong> English, Japanese<\/span>\r\n\r\nSubtitles:<\/strong> English<\/span>\r\n\r\nClassification:<\/strong> 15 (BBFC)<\/span>\r\n\r\nFormat:<\/strong> Blu-Ray, DVD, Digital, FunimationNow<\/span>\r\n\r\nLicensed By:<\/strong> Manga Entertainment UK, Funimation<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s been 15 years since a mysterious hyperspace gate opened above the Pacific Ocean, today there are over 2 Million individuals from fairies to elves known as Semanians now residing amongst the human population in the city of San-Teresa. As the two cultures mix and learn to coincide, there are also those that plan to gain power in the city\u2019s seedy underbelly. The San-Teresa Metropolitan Police Department was established to keep the city in order and end the corruption. During a failed drug bust, a Detective is murdered and his police partner Detective Matoba is forced to partner up with a Semanian knight in order to recover a stolen fairy. From here, both the Knight of Mirvor - Tilarna Exedilica and Detective Matoba begin working together to not only recover the kidnapped fairy but also manage to uncover a more sinister operation that stretches much further than they expected. All the while, Tilarna must quickly learn to adjust to Earth's customs and Matoba begins to rethink his stance on these \u2018aliens\u2019 that call San-Teresa home.<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nSo this book mostly focuses on your trip to Tokyo, with very helpful guides on the local customs, types of places to stay, ideal times to visit temples and how best to get around the city. As well as tons of more information, which I am amazed this book wasn't more than the 300 pages. It's so full of colour, helpful links to websites and videos that go into more detail on certain destinations. There's even recommendations for other YouTube channels to check out, which the author found useful when planning her trips. Many of which I already follow, so it was nice to know the author and I have the same common interest.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe bit I found most helpful were the blank pages provided, where as you are reading the guide - you can also start planning your trip. The book is also a handy enough size to keep in your carry on and take with you on your holiday. The tone in which it was written is helpful and cheerful. As though you were talking to a friend. A far cry from the cold and factual feeling I have gotten from many other travel guides I have picked up over the years. This really is a breath of fresh air!<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe most incredible thing about this book is that it was entirely crowd funded in under 24 hours over on KickStarter. This was certainly a fan funded project, but was one that would not have been possible without the vast knowledge, experience and sheer devotion to putting pen to paper from the author. I wouldn't mind seeing a follow up to this book in a few years, as Japan is an ever changing country and even the likes of Akihabara have started to change in recent months.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you enjoyed this small review, then make sure to check out the book in the link below. On the Cakes with Faces website you will also find tons of kawaii merch from t-shirts to dresses, pins, jewellery and cushions. All with the cutest of designs, not only inspired by Japan, but also hamsters and the pyramids.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis books is available to buy exclusively through her website at: <\/span>https:\/\/www.<\/a>cakeswithfaces.co.uk\/product\/japan-travel-guide-book\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 10\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Cakes with Faces: Your Guide to Japan Review","post_excerpt":"Travel guidebook","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cakes-with-faces-your-guide-to-japan-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-02 15:17:32","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-02 14:17:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205421","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205397,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-09-25 16:15:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-25 15:15:17","post_content":"![\"sokawaiiseptember2020_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sokawaiiseptember2020_1.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nThis show takes the best bits from an 80\u2019s cop show, including the killer soundtrack and turns it into a reverse isekai anime. For me this anime was a breath of fresh air and stands out as one of those shows that would make a great recommendation for those skeptical of giving the anime genre a go. I could easily turn around and recommend this show to any guy I know, speculating that at least 70% of them would enjoy some aspects of it. This anime reminds me so much of the cop shows my Dad used to watch, with a cool and very suave protagonist as a cop that dons the shades in nearly every scene & always manages to find the killer in the end. Much like Detective Caine in CSI Miami, but with a much more rough and hot tempered attitude like Riggs in the classic Lethal Weapon film franchise. Throw in some fairy tale creatures and some magic - and that is Cop Craft. Now doesn\u2019t that sound intriguing?!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"copcraft_cs2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/copcraft_cs2-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nFirst up we have the Riggs of this anime world - Detective Sergeant Kei Matoba. Having witnessed the death of his police partner before his very eyes, he feels a great deal of guilt following his murder and the subsequent loss to his family. Kei also has a very negative opinion on the \u2018aliens\u2019 and sees them mostly as corrupt. As fate would have it, he is soon partnered with a noble knight and Semanian representative in the very youthful looking Tilarna Exedilica. A skilled swordswoman that looks like a young teenager, who journeys through the gate in order to rescue the captured Fairy and punish those responsible. Now teamed up with the San-Teresa Police Department, Tilarna wastes no time in using her skills to get a start on the case. Although she appears like a young girl and her attitude reflects that at times, she is also a highly skilled magic user that has earned the title of Knight for a reason. These two lead characters, although have several hilarious moments together as they begin to grow accustomed to not only each other's unique attitudes but also their customs. They both have some serious character developments throughout the show, with numerous murders happening around them and even some undercover work that puts their lives & pride on the line.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"copcraft_cs3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/copcraft_cs3-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSo we have the classic cop drama with drug busts, prostitution rings and gangs smuggling in weapons. Throw in some magic, a cop wanting revenge, great storylines and a young girl determined beyond all else to rescue her fairy friend. There are also some interesting villains involved, as not only is there corruption in San-Teresa, but those involved also come from beyond the gate from Tilarna\u2019s world. It\u2019s a gripping show that will hold your attention throughout, I was amazed to see just how much they were able to cram into just 12 episodes. It ended in such a way that I would love to see a second season just to see how the characters progressed over time, but it ultimately had a very satisfying conclusion in the last episode.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"copcraft_cs4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/copcraft_cs4-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nCop Craft<\/em> originally debuted as a light novel series under the name Koppukurafuto Dragnet Mirage Reloaded<\/em>, back in 2009 by Shoji Gatoh. That name should sound familiar to some, as he also created the Full Metal Panic! & Amagi Brilliant Park<\/em> franchises. The Cop Craft light novel series currently has 6 volumes available, but unfortunately was never translated and released in English. If you can in fact read Japanese, then the series is currently being published by Shogakukan. This anime series was only released last year in 2019, a full decade since the light novels debuted. This 12 episode anime adaptation was produced by Milliepensee<\/em> studios. It\u2019s still a fairly new studio, as it was only founded back in 2013. Remarkably though they have produced the 2016 Berserk<\/em> anime, which followed the Golden Age Arc. I\u2019m looking forward to seeing what they will be releasing next from this studio, as the production alone for Cop Squad<\/em> was great visually, as was the music choice.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNow Cop Craft<\/em> is yours to buy now on both BluRay and DVD from Manga Entertainment UK. The BluRay release will also include a code to redeem a Digital Copy over on the FunimationNow app. Where you can also watch this series in full now, if you prefer streaming. It\u2019s certainly well worth adding to your collection, as it is very easy to recommend to people that enjoy action packed cop shows.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Cop Craft: The Complete Series Review","post_excerpt":"Cop drama ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"cop-craft-the-complete-series-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-09-17 15:47:00","post_modified_gmt":"2020-09-17 14:47:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205349","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205250,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-08-31 14:54:51","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-31 13:54:51","post_content":"Created By:<\/strong> Chiho Saito, Be-Papas<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirected By:<\/strong> Kunihiko Ikuhara<\/span>\r\n\r\nStudio:<\/strong> J.C. Staff<\/span>\r\n\r\nAudio:<\/strong> English, Japanese<\/span>\r\n\r\nSubtitles:<\/strong> English<\/span>\r\n\r\nFormat:<\/strong> Blu-Ray Collector's Edition<\/span>\r\n\r\nClassification:<\/strong> 15 (BBFC)<\/span>\r\n\r\nLicensed By:<\/strong> Anime Limited<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease Date:<\/strong> Part One (20th July 2020), Part Two (17th August 2020), Part Three (14th September 2020)<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOnce there was a young girl, so full of sorrow from the death of her parents that all she wished to do was hide away from the World. She was saved and lifted from the depths of her despair by a travelling Prince sitting upon a white horse. His words brought her a new strength, one that she has carried with her all her life up until this moment. Now that little girl called Utena aspires to be just like her Prince and vows to help those in need. Our spirited young Utena now attends a prestigious academy for the children of wealthy families. Within these grounds she finds herself in the centre of a secret battle for the Rose Bride and the opportunity to Revolutionize the World - but what does it all mean?<\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"girlutena1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/girlutena1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nRevolutionary Girl Utena first debuted back in 1996 as a Sh\u00f3jo manga and through its widespread success, it is still regarded by critics as a highly influential work in the genre. This is all happening at the same time that both Cardcaptor Sakura and Vampire Game also first began serialization in Japanese manga magazines, and while Sailor Moon was beginning to end it\u2019s run. Prior to watching this show, I had never seen Revolutionary Girl Utena before, so I went into it for the first time 24 years after its initial release into the World. To me, this seemed to have been aimed as a more \u2018artsy film\u2019 with multiple layers of hidden themes and social issues it wanted to address - such as gender inequality and the idea to invoke a sense of grand purpose into its viewers to go out there and make a positive change in the World. It certainly wasn\u2019t the series I was expecting to watch, but it did create a number of complex characters, as well as some strong female roles - with Anthy Himemiya being just a damsel in distress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"girlutena2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/girlutena2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSo this series follows just a single high school year for Utena, a strong and athletic student who prefers breaking the accepted gender stereotypes simply by her attitude to life, her attire and ability to excel at most sports. Even without having picked up a sword before, she bests even the most skilled fencing and kendo students in her school. With her strong will and determined outlook on life, even without knowing the full facts regarding these secretive battles for the Rose Bride - Utena risks everything to free this unusually obedient girl named Anthy.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEven after watching the entire show and follow up film, I am still almost left none the wiser as to what the entire point was of winning the Rose Bride and gaining the ability to \u2018Revolutionize the World\u2019. We see no glimpse of the World really outside the school, just the many mysteries within and the idea that Anthy is perhaps a witch. This school exists almost like it lives in its own dimension, it isn\u2019t until you watch the film does it become more apparent. It is certainly not a show I would recommend to many people, as there is just so much hidden context involved - it simply leaves more questions than any coherent answers.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCharacter-wise, we do get a number of interesting individuals. Anthy however is entirely different when it comes to the anime series and the film, as she has a severe personality transplant between both. This also applies to some conflicting plot elements when it comes to comparing the series with the film, as well as the added element of human to machine transformation when it comes to the films finale. Was it needed? Definitely not, but of course its for \u2018artistic interpretation\u2019 as to the underlying conclusion to the film and the fate of Utena and Anthy.<\/span>\r\n\r\nRegarding characters, we have an interesting bunch including the tom-boy Utena, the helpless damsel in distress is Anthy, we also have a pair of twins, some twisted siblings, arrogant student council members and an unrequited love in what could have been a yuri relationship. It had the set up for an interesting anime, but I don\u2019t think it stands well in today's standards. I found it much more confusing than what it probably was meant to be.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"girlutena3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/girlutena3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s not really about a great love story, sure Utena wishes to meet her Prince once again. Perhaps more to say thank you for giving her a reason to live after the sudden deaths of both her parents. Overall we have a good number of dueling fights, which was basically one each episode. So if you enjoy fencing, well you\u2019ll at least appreciate this anime some bit. In the series they use the same animation over and over when it comes to Utena entering the arena and the beginning of each duel. There is quite a bit of repeated footage throughout the show and it does get a bit stale after a number of episodes as opponents tend to repeat themselves again. For a show that came out in 1997, it is probably the best known for being the leading sh\u00f3jo of that decade. For me though, that title will always belong to Cardcaptor Sakura.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"girlutena4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/girlutena4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nBoth this 39 episode anime and the film were both produced by J.C. Staff, the same studio that also brought us Azumanga Daioh, Familiar of Zero, Toradora and Maid Sama! \u2018Utena\u2019 also shared the same director throughout the franchise with Kunihiko Ikuhara, who is mostly known as directly perhaps the majority of the Sailor Moon anime franchise. Following a dispute with Toei Animation over what little creative control he had on directing Sailor Moon, Ikuhara left the studio and with a number of established animators, creators and producers they set up their own creative group called Be-Papas. The group\u2019s only work included this Revolutionary Girl Utena series and the film. For the time it came out, the animation was quite good, very nice to look at and some good character designs. It also isn\u2019t very often that we see anime characters of different skin colour featuring as well. So that was a welcome surprise. The repeated scenes however were a big let down. The music accompaniment however was the saving factor in those scenes.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"girlutena5\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/girlutena5.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nThe first title I\u2019ll be covering today is a film called - \u2018Ride Your Wave\u2019. Which is the latest anime film to have been produced by Science Saru studios and it\u2019s an emotional rollercoaster. The story follows the life of a young college student named Hinako who moves out to an oceanside town, in order to take full advantage of the surf as she attends her classes. Along the way she begins to grow close to a young firefighter named Minato and the two eventually start going out. As they begin to learn more about one another, Minato decides to take up surfing and is guided by his new girlfriend. Tragedy strikes one morning as Minato heads to the beach to practice alone,<\/span> leaving Hinako completely shattered. Not only did she lose the man she falls in love with, but she also puts down her surfboard for good - as she can no longer face the waves. The story does not end there folks, as magically Minato begins to appear to Hinako in every body of water she sings to. This film does a fantastic job of showcasing just a number of ways some people grieve when they lose someone they love and admire. The emotional storytelling is by far the best feature of this film, but you can not overlook the animation at the same time. With such beautiful scenery involved, I would love to just find the real life location and move there. This is definitely a film worth rewatching again and again, and is sure to become a film festival favorite amongst fans. This could also be easily used as an introductory anime for parents if you wish to get them involved. \u2018Ride Your Wave\u2019 is available to view in both English sub and dub on the website. Hopefully there will be news to follow over the coming months about a physical release.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"Lu_Over_the_Wall\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Lu_Over_the_Wall-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have \u2018Lu Over The Wall\u2019, which is also from Science Suru studios. Interestingly enough both of these titles have the same Director - Masaaki Yuasa, who also directed one of this year's most talked about Netflix originals \u2018Japan Sinks: 2020\u2019. I first came across \u2018Lu Over The Wall\u2019 back in 2018 at the Irish Japanese Film Festival. Having first watched it in Japanese Dub, the film initially left me with such joy after watching it. It was entirely loveable, some good beats to keep you moving in your seat and once again, it had some beautiful visuals. You can check out my full review of it in the link here:<\/span> http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/lu-over-the-wall-review\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"Mai_Mai_Miracle\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mai_Mai_Miracle-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur third film of the month is \u2018Mai Mai Miracle\u2019 from Madhouse studios and director Sunao Katabuchi. This film is categorized as a festival classic, but is the first time I have actually sat down and watched it. It is also a bit of an older title, as it first came out back in 2009, but the visuals still hold strong today. The story follows a young girl named Shinko who is just 9 years old, we watch as she imagines what her countryside home would have looked like centuries ago during a time when it had its own Princess. With a wild and vivid imagination, we see the many adventures she undertakes as well as getting to know her new classmate: Kiiko. All of this is taking place in the Spring of 1955, where kids played exclusively outside in all weather, running through fields, buildi<\/span>ng small dams and just simply being kids. However we also see how such a young girl as Shinko, views and understands the troubles that some adults get into. This is certainly a much watched film if you enjoy slice of life stories. There are moments of harsh realisation, but we also see the beauty of having a childhood free of video games and on demand TV services.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"Eureka_Seven_Film\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eureka_Seven_Film-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nMoving on we actually have two more films, with Eureka Seven Hi Evolution 1 & 2. Both of which are available to watch in both English sub and dub. Now I haven\u2019t exactly watched all of the Eureka Seven anime series, so these films left me utterly confused as to what was going on in the story. For instance, Part 1 followed the series from Rentons\u2019 POV which had the awful habit of skipping back and forward and even repeated a scene or two later on. This left me completely baffled as to what was happening throughout the film, it was just a mess trying to piece together the timeline. Now Part 2 didn\u2019t have that problem and we experienced the story from Anemone\u2019s POV, which was from an alternate reality trying to break through the looking glass so to speak. Her story was more of a revenge mission, as the existence of Renton\u2019s reality led to the death of Anemone\u2019s fa<\/span>ther. These are in fact the first two films in what is to be a trilogy, that takes place both before and during the events of the original anime but by also having its own original story. The third film was slated for last year, but has instead been delayed until 2021. Hopefully that film will bring about a more satisfying end to the trilogy. Overall, I enjoyed the animation, the structure of the first film though was a disaster in my eyes. The second film was miles better, so fingers crossed now for the third. These films are obviously more suited towards existing fans, and I would advise to at least watch the original series before tackling Hi Evolution.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"Silver_Spoon_S2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Silver_Spoon_S2-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nAnd last but not least, we have our anime season. Seeing as last month\u2019s offering was Season 1 of Silver Spoon, it was only right that we had the second and final season to enjoy this month. From the creator of \u2018Fullmetal Alchemist\u2019, Hiromu Arakawa comes a vastly different series compared to her previous work. \u2018Silver Spoon\u2019 follows the day to day life of first year dairy science student Hachiken. Having come from a working class family in the city, he has zero background in the farming business but over the course of Season One he has learned quit<\/span>e a bit about the life on a working farm. From rearing pigs from birth to slaughter, joining the equestrian club, working an entire summer as a farm hand and even how to butcher up a dear. This Season continued with the same level of energy as the first and was just as enjoyable. With Hachiken now spending more time at the stables than the pig pen, he begins to hone his skills on horseback as well as being landed with new responsibilities. All of which are challenging him to adapt and grow into a very dependable and capable person. It\u2019s not all sugar-cubes however, as Hachiken later learns about the heartache involved when farms are forced to close down. I am actually sad to see this series end, so I will be looking into reading the manga at some point to see if it went further than the show.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAnd there we have it folks, that has been the July\/August offerings over on Screen Anime. If you want to get your own account just click on the link below. They are also offering a three day free trial as well.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.screenanime.com\/browse<\/a>\r\n\r\nAt the moment there is no app, it is solely just on the website above. But in the future, who knows. Personally I would love to see it added to either Android devices or even the Playstation, seeing as the Funimation app doesn\u2019t even work properly on that still. In the meantime, keep an eye on the Screen Anime social media accounts, as they should be announcing what titles will be appearing next month over the coming days!<\/span>\r\n ","post_title":"Screen Anime - July\/August 2020 Review","post_excerpt":"Anime films","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"screen-anime-july-august-2020-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttp:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/lu-over-the-wall-review\/","post_modified":"2020-08-24 15:25:29","post_modified_gmt":"2020-08-24 14:25:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205225","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205217,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-08-21 16:07:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-21 15:07:41","post_content":"Created By:<\/strong> Coolkyousinnjya<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirected By:<\/strong> Yasuhiro Takemoto<\/span>\r\n\r\nStudio:<\/strong> Kyoto Animation<\/span>\r\n\r\nAudio:<\/strong> Japanese, English<\/span>\r\n\r\nSubtitles:<\/strong> English<\/span>\r\n\r\nEpisode Count:<\/strong> 1 - 13<\/span>\r\n\r\nFormat:<\/strong> DVD, Limited Edition Blu-Ray, Digital<\/span>\r\n\r\nLicensed By:<\/strong> Manga Entertainment UK<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease Date:<\/strong> 17th August 2020<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMiss Kobayashi, an ordinary Japanese office worker, drunkenly heads up into the Mountains one night in search of another drinking buddy. In the middle of the woods, she comes across an injured Dragon from another World. By morning she awakens to find a new live-in maid at her doorstep. Turns out the Dragon she met last night, wasn\u2019t actually part of a dream<\/em>!<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis is perhaps one of the most obscure anime I have ever seen, but was nonetheless quite entertaining. To begin with I think I have found perhaps my exact anime counterpart in the character of Miss Kobayashi, in not only appearance but also personality. To be honest, after watching this anime - I don\u2019t hate the idea! This show follows an everyday office worker, who just so happens doesn\u2019t really care about having a feminine appearance and is usually dressed like her fellow co-workers. So all the cute Moe stuff, actually comes from her live-in Dragon Maid and \u2018almost\u2019 adopted dragon-daughter that joins them later on. After an adventurous night of drinking and wandering through the woods, Miss Kobayashi comes across a dangerously injured dragon. Now in this World, Dragons don\u2019t actually exist but Miss Kobayashi is so drunk it doesn\u2019t even seem to have registered in her brain at the time. In the end Miss Kobayashi ultimately ends up with a new scaly-flatmate who can alter her appearance to fit in better both in society and the small apartment. It really is a bit of a wild story, that still carries that slice of life reality in their everyday life.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"misskobayashis_dm1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/misskobayashis_dm1-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSo Miss Kobayashi is portrayed almost as a kind of genderless lead character, as in the entirety of this anime her gender never had any impact on the story. I have never seen an anime that has portrayed a character like this so well before. Instead it chose to put full focus on the dragons. Beginning with the Dragon-Maid herself - Tohru. A Dragon that has decided to leave her homeworld behind, in hopes of finding some peace and happiness without being hunted. After being saved by Miss Kobayashi, Tohru falls in love with her saviour and out of pure devotion, she continuously tries to feed Kobayashi parts of her tail (which she can grow back)! It\u2019s an unusual relationship, but it works. To make the duo into a family, Kanna Kamui enters the scene. A friend of Tohru\u2019s from the Dragon Realm, who went in search of her. This little dragon ends up exiled from her home, but in time becomes almost like Kobayashi\u2019s adopted daughter as they grow closer. The young Dragon even enrolls in school later on, with the sports day episode being the sweetest one out there.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"misskobayashi_dm2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/misskobayashi_dm2-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNow Dragons love to play, however in Kobayashi\u2019s eyes their \u2018play time\u2019 looks more like a death match! A full power up battle, with claws out, super sonic speed and flamethrowers at the ready. Their playtime makes for entertaining battle scenes. On the other hand, there are countless comical moments throughout this short lived 13 episode anime series. Although the story is completely bizarre, I would still classify it as a slice of life - just with dragons.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"misskobayashis_dm3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/misskobayashis_dm3-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nMiss Kobayashi\u2019s Dragon Maid<\/em> (Kobayashi-san Chi no Meidoragon<\/em>) was created by a Japanese mangaka named Coolkyousinnjya, who also created I Can\u2019t Understand What My Husband Is Saying<\/em> (Danna ga Nani o Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken<\/em>). Miss Kobayashi manga series debuted back in 2013 in Futabasha\u2019s Monthly Action Magazine<\/em>, it currently has 9 volumes available and is still on-going today. It has been translated and published for Western Audiences by Seven Seas Entertainment<\/em>. Two other manga adaptations have also been translated and published by Seven Seas Entertainment<\/em>, Miss Kobayashi\u2019s Dragon Maid: Kanna\u2019s Daily Life<\/em> which debuted back in 2016 and is still on-going. As well as Miss Kobayashi\u2019s Dragon Maid: Elma\u2019s Office Lady Diary<\/em>, which began in 2017 and is still on-going. This anime adaptation was also released in 2017 and was produced by Kyoto Animation<\/em>, famous for their long history and work including The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya<\/em>, Clannad and K-On!<\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\nYou can watch this anime online at FunimationNow<\/em> or grab the physical release that will be heading our way from Manga Entertainment UK<\/em>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Miss Kobayashi\u2019s Dragon Maid: The Complete Series Review","post_excerpt":"Directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"miss-kobayashis-dragon-maid-the-complete-series-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-08-21 16:07:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-08-21 15:07:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205217","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205198,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-08-17 16:07:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-17 15:07:12","post_content":"It is August already and the World is still in a heap, but thankfully we have boxes like SoKawaii that continue to bring a smile to our faces with their monthly deliveries that land on your doorstep before you even get that dispatch email. Well that\u2019s what happened to me the last two months, this one arrived on a Thursday in Ireland - yet I only got the email on Saturday saying it was leaving Japan! It is a much needed welcome surprise nonetheless, as my travel plans for Japan this year have just been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to travel restrictions.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo regarding August\u2019 box, this month\u2019s theme was \u201cMystical Forest Camp\u201d - which includes some very useful everyday items, a ReMent figure, adorable Sanrio Tote Bag and more! Now onto that all important information!<\/span>\r\n\r\nSoKawaii 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 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. 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. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nFirst off we have a product from the ever popular ReMent franchise, this time from the latest Pok\u00e9mon release: Utatane Basket. With six very sleepy Pok\u00e9mon character figures to collect, you are guaranteed one mystery box in this very box. I got the Alolan Vulpix, which comes very well detailed & made - and now sits on my bookshelf with the rest of my ReMent figures.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust_2.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have two items which go hand in hand with this month\u2019s theme of camping. First up we have the un-announced mystery Sumikko Gurashi item, which is a stainless mug. This interesting looking item looks very ideal to take with you on camping holidays, as it seems as though it can be used directly on a fire to boil water in. As to if the printed on designs will burn off - well I wouldn\u2019t like to be the one that has to test out that theory. This travel mug was available in two similar designs and features what looks to be a pram\/bag clip as a handle - which is ideal to attach onto the outside of your rucksack. This item is aimed directly at those adventuring types of people, as I doubt it would be used much whilst sitting in the cupboard at home.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur second food related item is this official Studio Ghibli \u2018My Neighbour Totoro\u2019 bento box. This two tiered lunch container, also includes a divider between the layers and a fork. With the very recognisable grey coloring and iconic Totoro shaped design on the top, this is a must have item for any household that enjoys making homemade lunches. Although slightly smaller in size than what I was expecting, it is BPA free and for the most part - is Microwave safe! Just remember to remove the lids and fork before nuking that lunch! The only thing about it, is that you can\u2019t simply throw it in the dishwasher. This is a hand wash only container, so make sure to look out for that. Now I\u2019m not entirely sure what kind of lunches I would put in this, so leave me a comment down below as to what would be your ideal first meal when you use this Bento box.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_4-572x1024.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nNow this incredibly gorgeous Sanrio bag was a complete surprise when I got my box, as it was never even hinted at last month! As you can see it is a fairly large tote bag and was also the first item that greeted me when I opened the box. Now the one I received was a Hello Kitty design, which was a collaboration with graphic artist and fashion designer - Jun'ichi Nakahara. He is known as the man who greatly developed the idea of giant anime eyes for shojo manga characters. I highly advise googling his name and looking up his art work in google images, as it is very classic looking, with almost porcelaine qualities to the character designs. It adds a touch of class to what would have been a very plain looking Hello Kitty bag, the best qualities though are the fully zipped openings and the detail inside the bag and separate compartments. Not sure how I will be using this bag yet, as it seems almost too good to use for a quick trip to the shops.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_5\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_5.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nWe are now onto our final two items, starting with this almost familiar looking plushie in the top left hand corner. This furry creature is from the Tanuki & Kitsune plush range, of which I got the Kitsune. Which is the Japanese word for fox, who are often looked upon in religious terms as messengers from God or in Japanese folklore as being tricksters and shapeshifters. My little fox<\/span> cub looks awfully similar to a Pikachu in their coloring, but is very soft and well stuffed - which makes it a cute companion to have sitting on your shoulder as you're typing away. And last but not least, we have a puffy sticker pack from this years\u2019 best selling game - Animal Crossing. Featuring many of your favorite characters including Tom Nook, Isabelle and Marshal.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThere you have it folks, that is everything from August 2020 SoKawaii box, so let\u2019s get on to the subscription details.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_6\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_6-572x1024.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. At the moment, SoKawaii are shipping their boxes via DHL as Japan Post is still not allowing worldwide postage from Japan. So that's why at the moment, I have 5 months of Nihon Box stuck in a warehouse in Tokyo. Fingers crossed I can actually get them at some point this year! Thankfully this hasn\u2019t been the case for SoKawaii, which is a blessing! Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options - there are savings to be had.<\/span>\r\n\r\n