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\u2018Bakemono Story\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Hello everyone and welcome back once again to another subscription box review. Today let\u2019s take a look at what was included in October's edition of Nihon Box. I have been looking forward to this particular box, as it will be focusing on Halloween so there is bound to be a good number of treats inside for all! This months\u2019 theme is \u2018Bakemono Story\u2019, with Bakemono being another word for Yokai or creatures that change shape such as kitsune or tanuki, which are monsters from Japanese folklore. This months\u2019 box also includes a number of items from a vast number of very well known anime franchises including Pok\u00e9mon, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Assassination Classroom and Chainsaw Man. So let\u2019s get this review started with a quick note on who Nihon Box is and how you can get your very own!<\/span><\/p>\n Nihon Box is a Japanese monthly subscription service that handpicks at least 6 items each month that are almost exclusive to Japan and ships them straight to your door. Their items are a mixture of Otaku Anime related merchandise and figures, as well as traditional Japanese items, from sweets to tableware. All of this is available to subscribe to monthly, just keep reading along to see just how affordable it can be.<\/span><\/p>\n Like SoKawaii, the more months you pay upfront the cheaper the price for individual boxes will be.<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n Monthly is \u20ac29.99 plus shipping costs<\/span><\/p>\n 3 Months is a single payment of \u20ac86.97, making each box \u20ac28.99, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n 6 Months is a single payment of \u20ac170.94, making each box \u20ac28.49, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n Due to the latest European VAT legislation, the overall cost after shipping has increased slightly. The folks behind Nihon Box have done all they can to make this transition as simple as possible, so they have taken the necessary steps & changes in order to include the VAT directly in the subscription\u2019s price. This change will normally be effective starting from the next renewal of your subscription, with the addition of the VAT in the final price (19% for Germany). And from August of this year, as a small gift of appreciation to their overseas customers they will be including a 1000yen gift card to their YattaJapan.com store. As an idea of how much the charge has gone up, prior to August I was paying \u20ac32.89 a month. The new price I pay now is \u20ac40.45 a month, which is a nice increase but I believe the value is still there within the box. Now once it arrived in Ireland, I have been charged customs through An Post. Totalling just under \u20ac9euro the first month, with this particular box being around the \u20ac10 mark on top of the \u20ac40.45 I pay each month, making this a rather expensive price hike in the end. However this is all due to inflation and the recent customs changes within the EU, whilst Nihon Box is still cramming in as much value into the box as possible from their side.<\/span><\/p>\n Here is a link to their FAQ page, just in case you\u2019re wondering if they ship to your country:<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en\/nihonbox\/faq<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Our first item this month is from Chainsaw Man, which has made a big impact in the anime and manga community in recent years and is set to be a massive success when the anime drops from Studio MAPPA possibly next year. Featured in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump, the story involves an alternate world to ours based in 1997 where humans true fears can become personified into monsters known as devils. These monsters are hunted by people known as Devil Hunters, with this show following one person in particular - Denji. So if you are a fan of the manga series thus far, you are sure to be excited about this item, as Nihon Box has included the above house mat featuring the Chainsaw Man himself getting ready to cause some carnage! Hopefully this will not be the last time we see this series being featured in the box.<\/span><\/p>\n Our next item is for all you Jujutsu Kaisen fans out there, with this strong cotton tote bag. A fine size indeed and one that would have been ideal for all of you going out trick or treating this past Halloween night. This bag was available in four different designs, each featuring a different exorcist from the series, including Gojo Satoru, Yuji Itadori, Nobara Kugisaki and Megumi Fushiguro. With each image being taken from a scene from the hit anime series.<\/span><\/p>\n Our third item this month features the most dangerous but nuturing teacher in the entire anime world - Koro sensei from Assassination Classroom. I have never seen such a well depicted plush such as this before, it has Koro sensei perfectly designed right down to the very last tentacle. There is something about his goofy smile that just encourages you to just keep going - \u2018Ganbatte!\u2019. The Assassination Classroom manga and anime franchsie both finished up in 2016, so it is so nice to see the show still getting so much love even today that a plush such as this has been included in the box. Well done to the team that handpicked the products for the box, ye all did a great job!<\/span><\/p>\n Now let\u2019s continue as we get to the halfway point of this box. Next up is a Pok\u00e9mon clear file folder from the \u2018Sepia Graffiti\u2019 range. Now I have actually lost track as to how many times this particular Pok\u00e9mon range has been included in these subscription boxes, although it has become a tad repetitive it has also helped build up the collection if you have also been enjoying these particular designs. This particular clear file first went on sale back in 2018, so this design range is a bit old but mustn\u2019t have done very well in its sales for Nihon Box to be able to acquire its remaining stock for its boxes. In my opinion the range is just adorable, with its classic Pok\u00e9mon designs which reminds me of its early beginnings back in the 90s. A great piece of nostalgia for all us OG fans.<\/span><\/p>\n Next up is certainly a special sweet treat that I highly enjoyed consuming on Halloween. With this packet of Karint\u00f3 Kuroppi, a wheat flour \u2018biscuit\u2019 dipped in black sugar and sprinkled with chopped peanuts. Don\u2019t let the appearance fool you, (even though it does seem to resemble cat turds), it was oddly delicious and I certainly couldn't compare it to anything that we have over here in Ireland. It had a strong enough flavour and was more designed to just nibble on now and again. Unfortunately I managed to finish the entire packet whilst watching a few episodes of Gargoyles over on Disney+. The one good thing about this treat, is that seeing as it had zero chocolate involved there was no risk of anything melting during shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n So for the many of you that have already enjoyed Demon Slayer, you would remember that Tanjiro\u2019s mentor Urokodaki wore a red tengu mask. Well there is a small porcelain one included in this month's box, very similar to the one seen in the anime but instead it features a white mustache and eyebrows. This is our \u2018Made in Japan\u2019 exclusive piece of culture and is also known as an Omen Tengu.<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking of Demon Slayer, each October box also included a gachapon from the show. Inside is a single character from the show, out of a total of six to collect. These mini figures are known as cable huggers and can clip onto the end of your charging cable in order to protect it from bending. And who did I get in my box, none other than the cry baby himself - Zenitsu.<\/span><\/p>\n And last but now least, we have our final item in this 1000 Yen gift card from Yatta Japan, which can be used on their website. Don\u2019t delay in ordering for too long however, as these gift cards expire on New Years Eve. It can be used at check out, on all items except pre-orders. So watch out for that folks, also you can only use one card per transaction, Shipping is also a bit pricey for those of us in Ireland, as they only offer express shipping. Also don\u2019t forget that you will have to pay Customs separately for anything from outside the EU through An Post when it arrives in the country. So it all adds up unfortunately.<\/span><\/p>\n So there we have it everyone, that was October\u2019s Nihon Box. Did you like it? If so, comment down below or tag us on our social media to let us know what was your favourite item and if you have gotten your own subscription. Nihon Box always does their best to follow the latest anime trends as well as finding items from fan favorite shows in order to always appeal to their customer base. With items from Demon Slayer, Pok\u00e9mon, Jujutsu Kaisen and even the latest Shonen Jump hit - Chainsaw Man. They not only source out some decent quality figures and plushies, but they also make sure that each month their box represents another unique aspect of Japan \u2013 from its food, to its culture, art, history and beliefs. It\u2019s a well rounded box, for both anime and cultural fans. This box\u2019s theme was \u201cBakemono Story\u201d, and each pamphlet in every box also includes a detailed section called \u201cDiscover Japan\u201d. This month\u2019s topic was about the many cultural events that take place in October. From \u2018Tomin no hi\u2019 to \u2018Sports Days\u2019, to the latest international holidays they celebrate including Halloween and Oktoberfest. It\u2019s details such as these that make this subscription box so unique and talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on how you can order your own box, look to the top of this review and head over to the link below so you can sign up today!<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p>","post_title":"Nihon Box October 2021 Review","post_excerpt":"Bakemono Story","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nihon-box-october-2021-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-07 22:46:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-07 21:46:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207214","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206431,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-17 16:52:56","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-17 15:52:56","post_content":" \u201cDark Birthday\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHello everyone, look what just turned up on my doorstep!<\/span>\n My missing Nihon Box from February finally arrived, just days after my January box decided to make an appearance. Looks like I\u2019m finally caught up now on all my MIA boxes, so reviews should be in perfect order from now on. Anyway, Februarys\u2019 box was a pretty important one as it was celebrating Nihon Boxes 6th anniversary! And what a milestone it is, as they have not only survived a fairly niche market but also a worldwide pandemic! Super proud of them and it makes it even more special being a customer.<\/span><\/p>\n So let\u2019s get onto the usual tidbits about this service. Nihon Box is a Japanese monthly subscription service that handpicks at least 6 items each month that are almost exclusive to Japan and ships them straight to your door. Their items are a mixture of Otaku Anime related merchandise and figures, as well as traditional Japanese items, from sweets to tableware. All of this is available to subscribe to for what I find a very affordable price each month.<\/span><\/p>\n Like SoKawaii, the more months you pay upfront the cheaper the price for individual boxes will be.<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n Monthly is \u20ac29.99 plus shipping costs<\/span><\/p>\n 3 Months is a single payment of \u20ac86.97, making each box \u20ac28.99, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n 6 Months is a single payment of \u20ac170.94, making each box \u20ac28.49, plus shipping costs.<\/span><\/p>\n Here is a link to their FAQ page, just in case you\u2019re wondering if they ship to your country:<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en\/nihonbox\/faq<\/a><\/p>\n Onto our first item this month, we have a very pretty looking origami set from the Studio Ghibli movie \u2018Spirited Away\u2019. This product is not only made in Japan, but the art of paper folding just screams Japanese culture. The first recorded mention of the artform comes from a reference to a paper model in a short poem by Ihara Saikaku in 1680. This particular set includes traditional origami paper and sets where you can construct various characters from the movie. Great for display purposes and even comes so well packaged, that it would also make a lovely gift.<\/span><\/p>\n Our second item is for all you snack lovers, as February's box included a rather large bag of Fugashi. The packaging for this one reminds me of a cow-print, so its rather confusing in its advertising. It\u2019s actually a rather old snack that dates back about 150 years. It\u2019s a wheat flour based bar that is just covered in brown sugar. Just plain and simple really, there seems to be a number of Japanese snacks like this. Either Way, seeing as the shipping took so long, this item was about a month out of date by the time I got it. So perhaps it will be included again in a future box.<\/span><\/p>\n Our third item is one I don\u2019t really don\u2019t know what to do with yet. As it\u2019s this beautiful blue sakura patterned plate. Its quite unique, as I don\u2019t know if you can really tell from the picture, but it has an almost water droplet effect on the plate. As though the raindrops had frozen in the moment, to create this unique texture and pattern on the surface. It\u2019s one I never plan on using, as it has to be for decorative purposes in my eyes. This item is also made in Japan, and includes a signature on the back of the plate, so you know it was handcrafted. I just wished the pamphlet included some information on who created this piece.<\/span><\/p>\n We are now back to the anime merch, as we have a familiar bull dog clip plush and a figure. The plush clip is from the latest fan favorite show from Shonen Jump - Jujutsu Kaisen. We have gotten similar bull clips in the past from both SoKawaii and Nihon Box, when they included the Demon Slayer range. These are strong clips, unique in that its also a miniature plush but is also kind of awkward when you try to figure out how best to either use it or display the item. This particular one was available in six designs, of which I seem to have pulled the main character Yuji Itadori. On the right is our largest item in the box, and that is a Noodle Stopper figure of Hiei from Y\u00fa Y\u00fa Hakusho. Now these figures are usually in more relaxed poses, mostly with characters sitting down as they are created in such a way that they balance on top of your \u2018pot noodle\u2019 or \u2018cup ramen\u2019 as its \u2018cooking\u2019 away. Its a fairly well detailed figure, unfortunately I don\u2019t really know much about the show other than it came out in the early 90\u2019s and is almost as old as myself. Always nice getting figures in a box, although this one might be a bit too niche going by how old the show is.<\/span><\/p>\n We are now onto our final item of the month, which brings us back to a far more recent anime hit - Demon Slayer. This time we got a decorative lamp that had several characters labeled around the side, including Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu and Inosuke. With the off\/on switch positioned underneath the lamp, you will also need 3 AA batteries to power it. It gives off a fairly decent amount of light, and also projects the Kimetsu no Yaiba logo from the top onto your ceiling. The bulb also changes color slightly from time to time, so its still a rather decent lamp. More for display purposes than practicality though I say.<\/span><\/p>\n There was one last piece in this box, and it was a special note from the folks over at Nihon Box. A lovely printed, decorative card with some touching words on how they have survived this long to make it to their sixth year in business. It\u2019s really worth reading, so please take a moment to. They have also mentioned that they have several surprises coming out this year, and most certainly one of those is their new venture - Yatta Japan (<\/span>https:\/\/www.yattajapan.com\/en<\/a>) Where you can buy many of the items that were included in previous boxes, as well as new figures, snacks, manga and more. All on the one website. Worth checking out, as they also have their own rewards scheme for every time you buy from them.<\/span><\/p>\n So there we have it folks, that was another Nihon Box - although it was fairly late in arriving. Nihon Box always does their best to follow the latest anime trends as well as finding items from fan favorite shows in order to always appeal to their customer base. With items from classic shows such as Spirited Away and Y\u00fa Y\u00fa Hakusho, to the newer franchises including Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen. They not only source out some decent quality figures and plushies, but also to make sure that each month their box represents another unique aspect of Japan \u2013 from its food, to its culture, art, history and beliefs. It\u2019s a well rounded box, for both anime fans and cultural fans. This box\u2019s theme was \u201cDark Birthday\u201d, and each pamphlet in every box also includes a detailed section called \u201cDiscover Japan\u201d. This month\u2019s topic was about Setsubun - the demon hunting day and why it is celebrated in Japan. It\u2019s details such as these that make this subscription box so unique and talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information on how you can order your own box, look to the top of this review and head over to the link below so you can sign up today!<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a><\/p>","post_title":"Nihon Box February 2021 Review","post_excerpt":"Dark birthday","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nihon-box-february-2021-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:40:29","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:40:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206431","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206387,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-10 15:27:28","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-10 14:27:28","post_content":" \u2018Back To School\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Welcome back folks, to another Nihon Box unboxing!<\/span><\/p>\n This time we are taking a look back on what was available in April\u2019s box, as even with Japan Post resuming normal service the mail is still coming in rather slow, with each box taking several weeks to get here. April\u2019s theme focused on going \u2018Back To School\u2019, so we have a rather interesting mix of items that are kind of associated with that. So let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n Nihon Box is a Japanese monthly subscription service that handpicks at least 6 items each month that are almost exclusive to Japan and ships them straight to your door. Their items are a mixture of Otaku Anime related merchandise and figures, as well as traditional Japanese items, from sweets to tableware. All of this is available to subscribe to for what I find a very affordable price each month.<\/span><\/p>\n Like SoKawaii, the more months you pay upfront the cheaper the price for individual boxes will be.<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![\"nihonboxoct2021_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/nihonboxoct2021_1.jpg\")
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