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We are well and truly getting into the festive spirit as a much anticipated Christmas season is just around the corner. After what has been a very much considered \u2018write off\u2019 of a year, I am getting into the holiday season this November and I already have the tree & decorations up this week. And what seems like an early Christmas present each month, my November SoKawaii box turned up just in time as I was finished decorating!<\/span><\/p>\n This months\u2019 theme is \u201cKira Kira Night\u201d, which roughly translates to Twinkle Twinkle Night. It has products from Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio and Kirby. Which range from a plush to stationary, a gift set, a Re-ment figure and an on-the-go cup.<\/span><\/p>\n 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<\/span> 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 9 months of Nihon Box crates stuck in Japan due to Japan Post still not shipping to Ireland*<\/span><\/p>\n Our first product and the largest, was a pastel rainbow coloured Sanrio plush. Of which I received the Hello Kitty version, but there was also a Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll up for grabs. All three appear as though they are snuggly knit into a pastel colored jumpsuit with hood. All of which remind me more of a pastel galaxy design instead of a rainbow inspired palette. They are well padded and stitched together, they come with a zip in the back like most of the plushies that seem to come in this box in the past. I honestly don\u2019t understand the design appeal of having a tiny pocket in the back of a plush, that can only fit like a few coins. It also comes with a keychain on the top of the plush, so you can attach it to your bag, a hook, your bedpost or even on your clothing like the incredibly fashionable people that frequent Takeshita Street and Harajuku.<\/span><\/p>\n Our second item is a Pok\u00e9mon Re-ment figure from the Starrium series. Just like the name suggests, this series focuses on stars which plays perfectly with this month's box theme. This Re-ment series has six designs to collect, which include Pikachu, Lapras, Jirachi, Gardevoir, Umbreon and Espeon. Unlucky for me I received the one design I least wanted, which was Pikachu. It\u2019s still adorable and well made, and only came in two pieces that had to be assembled. Which is very nice, as some Re-ment figures like the Rilakkuma terrarium we received a few months back included too many loose figures. This series is well worth checking out and if you did receive one in your box - you can complete your collection by heading over to TokyoToys which have the full collection up for grabs.<\/span> (<\/span>https:\/\/www.tokyotoys.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?cat=379&q=Pokemon+Starrium<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Our stationary item this box, comes from Kirby. As we get a notebook, which is available in two designs. This ruled and spiraled notebook, both feature Kirby on the forefront as well as an enclosed pocket design that is just filled with sparkling sequins to resemble a starry night sky. Each of the 70 pages inside are designed with Kirby featured along the bottom of each page. This is a high quality gift and one that I am more than pleased to add to my collection. What I will be using this notebook for in the future, I don\u2019t quite know yet. With the design, it might just be ideal as a jotter to write down the crazy dreams I have after a night full of eating nothing but sweets!<\/span><\/p>\n Our fourth item this month is an unusual one, as we receive a pack of My Melody laundry pegs. Although super cute and certainly practical. I have yet to test them out to see how strong they really are. You could also use them as a stationary item, if you wish to peg up some photos, drawings or notes on a string around your room. I have seen this done many times on Pinterest and maybe worth trying out, if you prefer having them more as decoration instead of having them exposed to the elements outside. They could also work as a bag clip, as suggested on the packaging. How useful they will be, will all depend on their grip.<\/span><\/p>\n Next up, we have quite an interesting product. So from first glance, it appears to be a very small cup. Once you turn it over and look inside, you will see a raised design in the middle with ridges. This cup fits on top of any drink bottle you buy. So say I bought a 500ml bottle of Pepsi, I can attach my cup to the top of the bottle by firmly pushing it down. Then I can unscrew the cap, with the cup still on. That is what the ridges are for, to grip the screw top cap on the plastic drink bottle. Now the cup is incredibly tiny and I don\u2019t see much use for it, except for little kids. So say you are going on a picnic (certainly not in this weather anyway) and your child isn\u2019t skilled enough yet to hold a heavy drink bottle on their own. You can bring this cup for them and it should stay neatly on the bottle as you are travelling. This product is definitely intended for younger children and is much akin to what would be seen usually with a flask, when you are carrying copious amounts of tea or soup with you on the go. This Sanrio PET Bottle Cap Cup is available in two designs, featuring either Kuromi or Cinnamoroll - of which I got the lather. Although the Kuromi one is far better detailed compared to what I would describe as a rather plain Cinnamoroll version.<\/span><\/p>\n And last but not least, we have a Cosme Gift Set. This very well presented piece, encloses a decorative hand towel and a small bottle of hand cream. The packaging is eye catching and this alone would be perfect to either use yourself or put away for someone special. It would also be a shame to even wrap this as a present, as it is stunning enough even on its own. This item is available in two designs, as either Hello Kitty or My Melody. Either or which will be printed on the hand towel and the hand cream bottle included.<\/span><\/p>\n And there we have it folks, that was Novembers\u2019 Kira Kira Night box from SoKawaii. Another jam backed box, filled not only with some practical items, but also a plush and even a decorative Re-ment figurine. The highlights for me this month, have to be the Kirby notebook and the Pok\u00e9mon Re-ment figure, the Cosme gift set was also a very nice inclusion and is completely travel sized as I am constantly on the go. So if you want to know how to get your own subscription, then continue on reading! There\u2019s even a discount code in there.<\/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 November\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. December\u2019s box theme is \u201cKawaii Christmas Party\u201d, which will feature goods from Animal Crossing, Sanrio and Kirby, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media. And this box will mark the last one to be released for 2020!<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>","post_title":"SoKawaii November 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Getting into the festive spirit","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-november-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 19:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 18:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205690","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205554,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-11-15 14:52:58","post_date_gmt":"2020-11-15 14:52:58","post_content":" 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":205397,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-09-25 16:15:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-25 15:15:17","post_content":" 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":205225,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-08-24 15:25:29","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-24 14:25:29","post_content":"Hello everybody!<\/span>\r\n\r\nI am back once again to talk about #ScreenAnime, the latest venture from the folks over at Anime Limited. This new anime streaming platform is now coming to the end of its\u2019 first quarter, having just started up back in M<\/span>ay. Today I am having a look at what they had to offer to viewers for their third month of screenings. This monthly subscription service currently hosts four films and one season of anime for viewers to either binge watch on their own - or join in on the weekly anime viewing parties over on the Screen Anime Twitter account. Where you can join in on the conversation with fellow anime fans, including the people who brought this unique service to you - in a year where it\u2019s not possible to host the usual anime film festivals. At the moment the films and series that are being shown, are all from the Anime Limited catalogue. 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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":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\n1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\r\n\r\nNow if you liked everything you saw in this review of August\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. September\u2019s box theme is \u201cToo Kawaii For School\u201d, which will feature goods from Sailor Moon, Sanrio & Pokemon, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a>\r\n ","post_title":"SoKawaii August 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Mystical forest camp","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-august-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-08-17 16:07:12","post_modified_gmt":"2020-08-17 15:07:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205146,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-07-31 13:46:02","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-31 12:46:02","post_content":"Hello everyone!<\/span>\r\n\r\nNow I know I am fairly late on this, but did you know that Anime Limited created their own online film festival service back in May?! They are the masterminds behind the new anime streaming platform known as \u2018Screen Anime\u2019, which is a monthly subscription service that changes up its anime offerings each month. At the moment the films and series that are being shown, are all from the Anime Limited catalogue. Each month they host four films and one anime series on their site for fans to enjoy. Last month's offerings included The Anthem of the Heart, Weathering With You, Your Name, Fireworks and Season One of Silver Spoon.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNot only can you binge watch these animated works over on their site, but they also include the added bonus features, Dub and Sub versions if available & a weekly watch-a-long party as well. You can join Screen Anime now for only \u00a33.98\/mo or for a reduced \u00a339.98\/yr, but be aware it is only available in both Ireland and the UK. You can also avail of a 3 day free trial - <\/span>https:\/\/www.screenanime.com\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"Anthem_of_the_Heart_Key\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Anthem_of_the_Heart_Key-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nNow I have already covered some of these films over the last few years, mostly through the Japanese Film Festival in Ireland (<\/span>http:\/\/www.jff.ie\/<\/a>). Which, fingers crossed, will be back up and running again in the coming months once this pandemic has safely passed.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOur first film - \u2018The Anthem Of The Heart\u2019 was written by Mari Okada, who is one of the most prolific writers in the anime scene at the moment. Having not only worked on scripts for both Rozen Maiden, Vampire Knight and A Whisker Away. Her directorial debut was for none other than \u2018Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms\u2019. \u2018The Anthem of the Heart\u2019 also comes from the animation studio \u2018A-1 Pictures\u2019, the studio behind not only Sword Art Online, but also Fairy Tail, Blue Exorcist, GATE and The Seven Deadly Sins.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis film focuses on many different characters, all teenagers going through their own tough challenges. From troubled family dynamics to failed romances, sport injuries that could end a career before it begins and a girl who refuses to speak for ever more, as her words broke up the happy family she thought she had. This film is well worth watching once again and adding to your collection. You can buy it here through this link - <\/span>https:\/\/www.alltheanime.com\/products\/anthem-of-the-heart-dvd<\/a>\r\n\r\nAlso here is a quick link where you can check out my full review that I did of \u2018The Anthem Of The Heart\u2019 back in May 2018. <\/span>http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/the-anthem-of-the-heart-review\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"Weathering_with_You_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Weathering_with_You_1-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nUp next we have \u201cWeathering With You'', which is the latest release from acclaimed animator and filmmaker - Makoto Shinkai. A man that has become just as well known as Hayao Miyazaki for his filmmaking and storytelling talent. His previous works include \u201c5 Centimeters Per Second\u201d, \u201cThe Garden of Words\u201d and \u201cYour Name\u201d. There was immense hype when this film was released and rightly so. Not only was it breath-takingly animated, it also showcased some very important issues that need to be addressed. Featuring the dark reality of runaway youths, the increased risk that Global Warming is having on the World and on locations such as Tokyo. As well as the importance of holding on to tradition and history, in this ever evolving society we are living in. Looking back on my review now, I may have been too kind over my score. Although it was a very enjoyable film and one that is still worth adding to your collection - I would have preferred a bit more backstory on Hodaka. You can check out my full review in the link here - <\/span>http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/weathering-with-you-review\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nYou can also buy your own copy of \u2018Weathering With You\u201d here - <\/span>https:\/\/www.alltheanime.com\/search?type=product&q=Weathering+with+you<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"Your_Name_8\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Your_Name_8-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\n\u201cYour Name\u201d - a film I was adamant I had a review done on but can not locate. (Believe me, I spent the better part of my day looking for it across harddrives, emails and online!) Another Shinkai masterpiece that was released three years before \u201cWeathering With You\u201d. And is in my opinion, a better film storywise. Where \u201cWeathering With You\u201d was a visual delight and brought up topics that need to be discussed, \u201cYour Name\u201d was a great character driven story. Following a pair of teenagers who had never met and lived thousands of miles apart. It\u2019s more or else similar to the 2006 film \u201cIt\u2019s A Boy Girl Thing\u201d, but as an anime. However this film also involves some sort of a time travel paradox, think of the Keanu Reeves film - The Lake House. It has taken inspiration from both films from what I have seen, but it\u2019s unclear if Shinkai has even seen these films anyway. It could all just be a coincidence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou can buy your copy of \u201cYour Name\u201d now in the link below, as well as a sneak peak at the movie merchandise that is coming to the Anime Limited store soon - <\/span>https:\/\/www.alltheanime.com\/search?type=product&q=Your+Name<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"fireworks02\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fireworks02-1024x554.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe are now onto \u201cFireworks\u201d, a film that I have only just watched for the first time thanks to this streaming service. I don\u2019t know how I missed this title when it was first released! Interestingly enough, this anime film is actually based on a live action TV film of the same name that was produced back in 1993. The director for this animated adaptation is Akiyuki Shinbo, who also directed and helped create \u201cPuella Magi Madoka Magica\u201d. This film is much like \u201cThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time\u201d, as it also involves a lead character being able to manipulate time in order to get the best scenario possible. All of which involves a girl named Nazuna wanting to run away from her family, soon after learning that she will be transferring schools and her mother will be remarrying. A fellow classmate - Norimichi ends up falling in love with the young girl and does everything he can to help protect her and make her happy. Throw in a mystical marble of sorts that distorts time and reality, and that is more or less the plot of the film. There are some lovely visuals and character performances throughout, but unfortunately the story didn\u2019t hold up much for me. I would have preferred to see some more backstory to the characters, prior to all the drama.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you want to check \u201cFireworks\u201d out now, you can buy it through the link here - <\/span>https:\/\/www.alltheanime.com\/collections\/fireworks<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"Silver_Spoon_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Silver_Spoon_1-1024x576.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nAnd lastly we are on to our anime series, with Season One of \u201cSilver Spoon\u201d. Many of you may recognise the character designs as being similar to \u201cFullmetal Alchemist\u201d - and you would be correct! Following the end of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series, mangaka Hiromu Arakawa began work on a very different series - Silver Spoon. The coming of age story of a group of students attending an agricultural college, through the eyes of a city boy from Sapporo who has no prior experience of working with animals or farm work. Oddly enough, this was actually a really enjoyable season, something I had very little hopes for when I began watching it. It also was very factually accurate when it came to showing how dairy farms are run, how pigs are reared to be slaughtered and the pure joy young farmers get when they see a brand new Combine Harvester in action! I grew up in the Irish countryside, surrounded by farms and am used to having cattle as neighbours at times. So much so, we had to have a cattle grid in order to stop them wandering into our garden when they break out of the field. So this show brought back a bit of nostalgia for me but ultimately also gave me some insight into what happens on a working farm. This would actually be a great show for kids to watch, but can easily be enjoyed by all ages from what I have experienced. This is also another A-1 Pictures production.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSilver Spoon Season One is well worth giving a go and adding to your collection - <\/span>https:\/\/www.alltheanime.com\/collections\/silver-spoon\/products\/silver-spoon-season-1-blu-ray-collectors<\/a>\r\n\r\nAnd there we have it, that was last months\u2019 Screen Anime selection. The new list has just been released and is now available on the Screen Anime site as you read this. The new selection will be running from the 25th July to the 25th August and will include the following four films and anime season.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \t
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\r\n\r\nOur first and largest item this month is this Hawaiian inspired Pompompurin Summer Edition plush. Made of super soft material and appears well stuffed, it features a pair of rosey cheeks that seem to give the impression that this character has been spending some time out in the Summer Sun. Topped with his iconic brown beret, he also sports a pair of red heart-shaped sunglasses and a tropical flower garland, known as a lei - that is often given to travelers that visit certain Hawaiian resorts. This Golden Retriever mascot from Sanrio certainly looks the part of a well rested, happy traveller! This plush design is also guaranteed in every July box!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijuly2020_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijuly2020_2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have a My Melody reusable spiral straw from Sanrio. This item is available in just one design, and is once again guaranteed in every July box. Perfect to have in your drinks at any time of day, to add that extra bit of fun to whatever you may be consuming. It\u2019s design however isn\u2019t very practical when it comes to cleaning it, as I don\u2019t see how a straw cleaner will be long enough to reach all the curves and dips in this design. Perhaps if it included a specific straw cleaner for this item, I would be better impressed. It\u2019s practicality has just been halved for me though, in regards to cleaning it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijuly2020_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijuly2020_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur third item is this adorable Solar Powered Kirby Figurine, from the Swing Solar Collection. This item was available in two designs, both of which you can see in the picture above. The one I received is the \u2018Warpstar Kirby\u2019, which I was the most excited for given how my partner reacted to it. (He\u2019s a massive Kirby fan!) Place this figure in direct sunlight and watch Kirby swing back-and-forth until sundown! An adorable item to have and with just a bit of double sided tape, can sit on your dashboard as you drive. Or it can distract you completely as you work from home.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijuly2020_4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijuly2020_4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur fourth item is a handy kitchen accessory, in the form of this pair of Gudetama bag clips. Although a similar product to the ones we received last September, this new design is more elaborate than the last. Upon using it, it will ultimately look like you clipped a fried egg onto a bag of pasta for example. With a larger design and fairly strong clip, it is also simpler to open than the one supplied last year. I still use my original bag clips from last year, but will be adding these new ones into rotation shortly for my larger packaged items. It\u2019s an item I never knew I needed until I got it. Not too sure I can use these ones in the freezer though, so watch out for that.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijuly2020_5\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijuly2020_5.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe are now onto our second last item, with this cute Rilakkuma tumbler. Perfect for little kids, as these 320ml plastic drink tumblers come with both a lid and straw. As well as being decorated in cute Rilakkuma designs. These are adorable, fully licensed San-X products. Although there are three designs available, you only receive one cup in every box this July. Now for me, I have no use for these cups and frankly I have gotten quite a collection of them since I started this subscription. Personally I prefer pint sized glasses, they hold more liquid and they reduce the amount of times I have to get up for another drink. For right now, these small cups are being used for display purposes only.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijuly2020_6\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijuly2020_6.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe are now onto our sixth and final product in this months\u2019 box, with a pair of Sanrio flip-flops. Available in two designs, featuring characters from either Rilakkuma or Sumikko Gurashi. I received the Rilakkuma pair pictured above, which is done in a kind of comic panel artstyle. These flip-flops are ideal to throw in any beach bag and are perfect for on the go. Now these shoes may only fit a select amount of people, as Japanese shoe sizes tend to favor the small in comparison to Western footwear. Now I\u2019m a small shoe size myself and can say that these would fit perhaps a woman's size 4 to 5 easily. And there we have it for this July\u2019s box, so let\u2019s get down to how you can order yours!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijuly2020_7\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijuly2020_7.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month options. Depending on what option you choose, the cheaper the box is each month.<\/span>\r\n\r\n1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\r\n\r\nNow if you liked everything you saw in this review of July\u2019s crate, 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. August\u2019s box theme is \u201cMystical Forest Camp\u201d, which will feature goods from Animal Crossing, Pok\u00e9mon and My Neighbour Totoro, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a>\r\n ","post_title":"SoKawaii July 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Under the sun","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-july-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-07-24 13:18:33","post_modified_gmt":"2020-07-24 12:18:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205124","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205061,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_content":"So it hasn\u2019t been long since my last review, which covered May\u2019s box which focussed on being comfy at home. This month\u2019s box is more aimed at bringing a smile to all our faces, with the theme \u201cSmile Everyday\u201d. A very valuable life lesson and one that is oh so important when we are all just battling through this climatic start to a new decade. We are only six months in, and yet it feels like it\u2019s been five years since 2019 ended. So let\u2019s get back to this box! This month sees a total of six products that come from Kirby, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and Pok\u00e9mon.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNow onto the important details! Lets begin with the usual description of who SoKawaii is and what they have to offer. SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (Japanese for cute). They create monthly boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio 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 only 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 appearing 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. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur first item is this fairly large MochiMochi Kirby plush. In order to get this ball of pink fluff in the box, it came shrink wrapped in a vacuum storage bag. Which will also come in handy for my future travels, when it becomes safe to fly again. Once out of the bag and tossed about a bit to get some air back in it, it soon doubled in size and became a plump new cushion for the couch! Although the colors are a bit darker than what I imagined, it isn\u2019t over stuffed either and thus has a more \u2018squishy\u2019 feel to it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have our Pokemon item, in the form of these cute Japanese socks. Now these socks are particularly unique to Japan, as if you can see above they are stitched in a way to separate the big toe from the rest of the little piggies. These are what is known as \u2018Tabi\u2019 socks, which are mostly worn when wearing a Kimono and the elevated wooden sandals known as Geta that come with such a traditional outfit. Of course, you can also just wear them about the house if you wish. They come in two designs, which both feature Pikachu and a cherry blossom (sakura) design. Now in regards to the size of the socks, they are a bit on the same size. As from what I received they would fit upto a size four in the UK. It\u2019s unclear if there was a range of sizes available, so you may be lucky when you get your box and they fit you. Also it is good to know that in Japan, they measure shoe size by centimeters.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have another Kirby item, with a retractable keychain. A useful item to have on hand, as not only can you just attach your keys to it but also would be very useful to keep your transport pass on. Such as your Leap card for those of us in Ireland, or the Oyster card for the UK and your Suica or Pasmo for those of you traveling Japan. This is very useful to have on hand when you are in a hurry!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe now have the first of our two Sanrio items, with this Marumofubiyori cup. One of the newest characters to have been created by Sanrio, having made its debut back in 2017. The name Marumofubiyori actually covers the three characters that you see on the cup. The main character being the white bear cub known as Moppu, a name given to him as he is always dragging his blanket along the floor like a mop. Moppu has two plush toys to keep him company, who are also his best friends. Kanikama is the toy crab and Gyoniku is a toy fish. This small plastic cup isn\u2019t very useful if you plan on quenching any kind of thirst, but would be best suited for the bathroom when brushing your teeth. Also please bear in mind, this is not to be used in a microwave!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_5\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_5.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe now have our second Sanrio item for this month's box, with this rather cute pouch. This was available in nine character designs, including Gudetama, Tuxedo Sam, Pocchaco, Keroppi and Little Twin Stars. The one I got was Kiki from Little Twin Stars. The second image I have above is of the pouch turned inside out, so you can see the design that would be on the inside of the case. With this gorgeous detail and an inside pocket, this pouch would be perfect for travelling. Weather you\u2019d be using it for makeup, toiletries, stationary or just to keep your passport & tickets all together. It\u2019s certainly one of the most useful and versatile products to have arrived in this months\u2019 box. Let me know in the comments below, or in our social media - which character you received!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_6\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_6.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nLast but not least, we have our final item. This time from Studio Ghibli, with a more unusual item included. Simply packaged and not skipping on the engraved details, comes this wooden toothbrush from My Neighbour Totoro. Made from bamboo and branded as eco friendly, the packaging still includes some plastic in order to ensure the toothbrush is kept from damage and almost sterilized. Now this item may set off alarm bells for some readers who are entirely against the idea of putting wooden products such as ice pop sticks and wooden spoons in their mouths. A few people come to mind when I write this, so I know it is a genuine problem for some. All the same, it is a useful item if the wooden texture doesn\u2019t bother you. It is made to be used and not stored forever on a shelf, so bear that in mind when you have to replace it after 3 to 4 months of use, as recommended from dental experts.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_7\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_7.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nAnd that is it now for Junes\u2019 box, all sent with the purpose of putting a smile on your face. So big question here, which one did just that for you? Was it the plush Kirby, the bathroom necessities, the new socks, the pencil case or the retractable keychain?! Let me know in the comments below or catch me over on Twitter in this review post! Now let's\u2019 get onto how you can get your own subscription!<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month options. Depending on what option you choose, the cheaper the box is each month.<\/span>\r\n\r\n1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\r\n\r\nNow if you liked everything you saw in this review of June\u2019s crate, rest assured that the items are differevery 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. July\u2019s box theme is \u201cUnder The Sun\u201d, which will feature goods from Kirby, Sanrio and San-X, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"SoKawaii June 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Smile everyday","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-june-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205061","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":204990,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-06-12 15:55:44","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-12 15:55:44","post_content":"Hello again! Told you it wouldn\u2019t be long before we had another SoKawaii box review. Due to the WorldWide pandemic at the moment, the postal service has also taken a hit. So just by chance, both my April and May boxes arrived at my door just days apart - thanks DPD. So let\u2019s get started! May\u2019s box ran with the theme of \u2018Cozy At Home\u2019, a theme that many of us can relate to in some ways as we have all more or else been told to stay at home unless absolutely necessary. Anyway enough of that! This box included products from Rilakkuma, Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon, Hamtaro and even the immensely popular game of the year - Animal Crossing.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNow onto the important details! Lets begin with the usual description of who SoKawaii is and what they have to offer. SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (Japanese for cute). They create monthly boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio 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 only 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 appearing in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiimay2020_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sokawaiimay2020_1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur first item comes from the stationary aisle, with this photogenic Tower Stand from Pok\u00e9mon. With the slanting shelves, you can store your pens with ease and with ready access to them without having to worry about the ink drying out. It could also be used for cosmetics and would serve the same purpose for both eyeliners, mascaras and lip glosses. This pink pastel colored tower features the iconic characters of Eevee and Pikachu playing about. It is available in two designs, with the other I believe being yellow and only featuring Pikachu.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiimay2020_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sokawaiimay2020_2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nItem number two is our Sanrio Sleepy Pushie. With eight characters available in the series, you will be given one at random in your box. Characters include Hello Kitty, Pochacco, Tuxedo Sam, Kuromi, My Melody, Cinnamaroll, Gudetama and Pompompurin. I of course got Pompompurin yet again, which seems to be the theme for the last number of boxes. Will I ever get a Kuromi?! Anyway all these characters come in their own adorable pajama set, with tired expressions and made of the softest mochi feel fabric. Which is very similar to what was used for the Pokemon Mochi Mochi plush from last September.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiimay2020_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sokawaiimay2020_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNow our third item is a bit of an unusual one, as we get a Rilakkuma Pillow Cover. Made of some sort of wooly fabric, this soft but very warm fabric sure isn\u2019t going to help me sleep at night. I like my pillows cool to the touch! Now, where a normal pillow case would be only open on one end, this cover is more like a sleeve. The fabric reminds me of an absorbent bath towel, one that is sometimes seen stitched like a dress, to put on a child once they get out of the pool. So I may just keep this aside for now, as it certainly will not be used as a pillow case in our house. Makes me wonder, is this a common enough product in Japan? To have a pillow cover made of this fabric and with an opening on both ends.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiimay2020_4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sokawaiimay2020_4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe are now back to the stationary section with our fourth product. This time from this years\u2019 biggest selling game - Animal Crossing. SoKawaii are on the ball this month as they tracked down an item that is sure to be enjoyed by those that love the franchise. With a lovely spiral notebook straight from Nintendo. I think there may be two styles available, going by the pictures of some boxes other people received. Both of which are cute, with the one above standing out above all else with the amount of iconic characters on the cover. The inside of the notebook also has some memorable patterns printed on each page, acting as a border.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur fifth and final item comes in a Gachapon capsule. With a Hamtaro mini figure inside from the Hugcot Cable Accessories range. With five mini figures available, they can be used to hang onto your cable wires. This is mostly targeted for the purpose of using it on the tip of your phone charging cable, in order to prevent damage and splitting the cord. Now this is done by running the cable through the hands of the little Ham-Ham, but many of my cables were too big to do this. Either way, its still a cute mini figure to have. And that is it now for May\u2019s box, so let\u2019s get down to the pricing.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month options. Depending on what option you choose, the cheaper the box is each month.<\/span>\r\n\r\n1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\r\n\r\n