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Wish Upon A Star<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Well hello again and welcome back for another So Kawaii subscription box review. Each month I take a look into what has been included in the most recent of Japanese anime subscription boxes from both So Kawaii and Nihon Box. Today's entry is none other than November's edition of So Kawaii, which ran with the theme of \u201cWish Upon A Star\u201d. A theme that included such fan favorite franchises, including Cardcaptor Sakura, Pokemon, Sanrio and Sumikkogurashi. So before we begin looking at what was inside, let\u2019s just do a recap on the company that makes these addictive boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 So Kawaii 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 So Kawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, packs them up in a very decorative box and sends it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013 <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So let\u2019s start off with our first item this month, which comes straight from Sanrio with this adorable Little Twin Stars 'cosme case\u2019. Designed in the shape of a star, with images of Kiki & Lala riding on a magical unicorn with their castle floating on a cloud behind them. This decorative storage box is ideal to help declutter your desk or make-up table, whilst also adding a splash or kawaii to the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up are two items from the San-X brand - Sumikkogurashi. The one on our left is a squishy Ebifurai no Shippo, who is a leftover tail of fried shrimp. This item is incredibly pleasing to just squish in between your hands, I can fully understand now why people have come to be fascinated with items such as this. It also has a rather pleasing scent to it, I am still unsure what exactly it is but I think it\u2019s something like vanilla pudding. This item was one of many characters that were available at random in every box last month, that either came as a squishy bread or a candy pouch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our second Sumikkogurashi item is this wooden bookmark which was also entirely made in Japan according to the leaflet. With four character duo designs available at random, I was happy to see that Ebifurai no Shippo returned once again but was featured sitting on top of her friend Tonkatsu. Now I adore books and have gathered quite a collection of bookmarks over the years, from ordering online and in stores. However I must say this one is quite adorable, never have I owned a wooden bookmark before.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on, we have our Pok\u00e9mon item in this latest Re-Ment \u201cStarrium\u201d Season 2 collection. This series has a total of six designs to collect, of which I received the Pikachu and Eevee duo sitting upon a cloud with a starry night sky behind them. It\u2019s almost a shame that you only get one of the designs in every box, as these Re-Ment figures are so addictive to collect as you will always crave a complete set once you see the various designs. This one in particular has now been added to my now full shelf of other Re-Ment figures from various other series including Pok\u00e9mon, Kirby and San-X.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our largest item this month came in the form of this Kuromi plush from Sanrio. Now you would normally expect to see Kuromi in her iconic black and white colors, even a dark shade of purple would be understandable. However in this month's box, Kuromi has been transformed into this pastel rainbow plush, much like a large TsumTsum. Rather unusual and certainly out of character for the mischievous punk rabbit. However this item is rather unique, as it was made by Sanrio especially for this very box - so you won\u2019t find this anywhere else in the World.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item for this rather special So Kawaii box comes from the one and only Cardcaptor Sakura. A franchise that is very close to my own heart, so I am always delighted to see it being included in boxes from time to time. This item however is a tad lacking though, as it is simply two clear zip lock bags. This is a two piece set, which includes a small and medium sized document pocket as I would see it. Now the designs printed on them are adorable as heck, both featuring original images from the Clear Card anime. They can be used to hold your important papers whilst travelling, or maybe even your make up. End of the day, they are just resealable pouch pockets with cute images on the front and back.<\/span><\/p>\n

And there we have it folks, that was the end of our November box review from SoKawaii. What did you think of this one? Let us know by reaching out to us across our social media accounts. So let\u2019s continue with how you can get your very own SoKawaii box, as well as a small discount for all your first time buyers!<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link! <\/span>http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed November\u2019s box, then just wait for Decembers\u2019! It\u2019s theme is \u201cKawaii Under The Christmas Tree\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Rilakkuma, Sanrio and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include an Aggretsuko Christmas plushie amongst many other items. Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cToo Cute To Spook\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nHello everyone and welcome back once again to another subscription box review with us over on ComicBuzz. Today let\u2019s take a look back at what was included in October\u2019s edition of SoKawaii, which ran with the theme of \u2018Too Cute To Spook\u2019. We had six items this month that ranged from homewares, a plush, an accessory and beauty, from the likes of Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Twisted Wonderland. So before we get this review started, let\u2019s take a look at who SoKawaii is!<\/span>\n\nFor those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013 <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\n\n\n\nOur first item this month is far from spooky, with this bright pink Pokemon alarm clock. This item was available in four designs and colors, including pink, yellow, green and purple. As you can see from the pink version above, it features Slowpoke, Mew, Luvdisc and Alcremie.This is a battery operated clock, with the battery not included. It is rather cute, great for a bedroom decoration.<\/span>\n\n\n\nNext up is this Makeup Brush Cleaner and stand from Sanrio. Featuring two of my favorite girls - Kuromi and My Melody. Now this is a rather practical item I must say. As you can see from the packaging above, all you need to do is take the lid off of the tub, add some water or cleaning solution and wash your makeup brushes in it by moving the bristles along the pointed spikes at the bottom which help to remove the likes of foundation from the brush. Now I\u2019m not one to wear much makeup, so I\u2019m unsure as to how well this item actually works but going by just the design alone - it is actually quite clever and well thought out. And who knows, maybe it also works on kids' paint brushes?<\/span>\n\n\n\nMoving on now to our Twisted Wonderland item, with this acrylic stand featuring Idia Shroud. With one of seven characters included in every box, its a series that is still rather unheard of here outside of Japan. Twisted Wonderland is actually a Japanese mobile game created by Aniplex and Disney. Interestingly enough, the character designs, scenario and concept was actually created by the author of Black Butler - Yana Toboso. There is even an anime in the works at the moment and should hopefully be released sometime next year over on Disney+.<\/span>\n\n\n\nOur next item is a Narikiri face mask from Sanrio. I\u2019m unsure as to how many varieties of designs that were available, as there were at least two. I received the Hello Kitty design, while the Pompompurin one is advertised in the leaflet. These character designed face masks make a great inexpensive souvenir and are a good seller in Japan. This particular one is rose scented and claims to be packed full of everything your skin needs to feel revitalised including ingredients such as witch hazel water, damask rose, hydrolyzed collagen and soybean extract, it will also leave your skin smelling like roses. If you missed out on getting your own face mask last month, then do not fear as ToFu Cute is also selling them over on their UK based website and store based in Portsmouth.<\/span>\n\nTofuCute: https:\/\/www.tofucute.com\/narikiri-face-pack-mask-kawaii-hello-kitty~p4970.html<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\nOkay so who here also loves Aggretsuko? Exactly, practically everybody that has come across her! Retsuko is a 25year old red panda, working in the accounting department of a Japanese business. She is the most realistic Sanrio character I have ever come across, as she depicts the many ups and downs of being single, dating and working life. In order to blow off some steam, she goes on solo trips to a karaoke booth to play some heavy metal as she screams out her frustrations. It is definitely an entertaining watch, and you can catch it all now over on Netflix. Season Four is set to hit screens shortly, on the 16th December. So in order to get on the hype train, everyone received this Two sided Aggretsuko pouch. Where one side shows her calm demeanor, the other has her Rage side! It\u2019s a small zipped pouch that you can attach to your bag with enough room inside for a couple of coins.<\/span>\n\n\n\nAnd our last item this month is this Halloween inspired Cinnamoroll plush. This exclusive Halloween plush takes our normal Cinnamoroll design and makes it a tad more magical. It\u2019s ears now have a colorful fade on them from purple to orange on the tips, with both bat, black stars and spider web designs printed on. The plush also has a small black witches hat attached, a black and orange cape and the cutest of pumpkin wands attached to their right hand. With the addition of this new plush, I now have a trio of Sanrio Halloween plushies to break out each year. All thanks to the last three years of the October SoKawaii box. I wonder just what character we will be receiving in 2022?!<\/span>\n\nAnd there we have it folks, that was the end of our October box review from SoKawaii. What did you think of this one? Let us know by reaching out to us across our social media accounts. So let\u2019s continue with how you can get your very own SoKawaii box, as well as a small discount for all your first time buyers!<\/span>\n\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span>\n\n1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\nBetter yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span>http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\n\nNow if you enjoyed October\u2019s box, then just wait for Novembers\u2019! It\u2019s theme is \u201cWish Upon A Star\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Cardcaptor Sakura. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include an exclusive Kuromi Pastel Rainbow plushie. Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. 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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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\u201cTeens Power\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nHello everyone and welcome back once again to another subscription box review. As you may have guessed from the title above, today I am taking a look into what was included in the September edition of Nihon Box. Which ran with the theme of \u2018Teens Power\u2019, with items from such hit anime shows including Demon Slayer, Bleach, Tokyo Revengers and Kaguya Sama: Love is War. So let\u2019s get the ball rolling with our usual Nihon Box infomercial.<\/span>\n\nNihon 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>\n\nLike SoKawaii, the more months you pay upfront the cheaper the price for individual boxes will be.<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a>\n\nMonthly is \u20ac29.99 plus shipping costs<\/span>\n\n3 Months is a single payment of \u20ac86.97, making each box \u20ac28.99, plus shipping costs.<\/span>\n\n6 Months is a single payment of \u20ac170.94, making each box \u20ac28.49, plus shipping costs.<\/span>\n\nDue to the latest European VAT legislation, the overall cost after shipping has increased slightly. The folks behind Nihon Box have done all they can to make this transition as simple as possible, so they have taken the necessary steps & changes in order to include the VAT directly in the subscription\u2019s price. This change will normally be effective starting from the next renewal of your subscription, with the addition of the VAT in the final price (19% for Germany). And from August, as a small gift of appreciation to their overseas customers they will be including a 1000yen gift card to their YattaJapan.com store. As an idea of how much the charge has gone up, prior to August I was paying \u20ac32.89 a month. The new price I pay now is \u20ac40.45 a month, which is a nice increase but I believe the value is still there within the box. Now once it arrived in Ireland, I have been charged customs through An Post. Totalling just under \u20ac9euro on top of the \u20ac40.45 I pay each month, making this a rather expensive box at the moment. However this is all due to inflation and the recent customs changes within the EU.<\/span>\n\nHere 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>\n\n\n\nSo let\u2019s begin with our first item this month, from one of the biggest anime from the early 2000\u2019s - Bleach. The show focused around Ichigo Kurosaki, who became a substitute Soul Reaper in order to save his family. Many of you would be very well versed in the happenings of this show, and rightly so! It is also about to make a comeback in the not too distant future, as they will be adapting the final arc of the manga - the \u2018Thousand Year Blood War\u2019. So in order to help us all cope with the franchise about to reach its final anime conclusion, Nihon Box has included this tissue box cover with Ichigo and Rukia on the front.<\/span>\n\n\n\nNext up is this bamboo fibre cup, featuring the main characters from the latest hit anime - \u2018Tokyo Revengers\u2019. An anime that features the lead character travelling backwards in time in order to save his friends from their untimely deaths and thus change the future for the better. Kind of sounds like Steins: Gate, but with middle school kids and a street gang. I have yet to start this show, but let me know in the comments below if my description was even close to the truth. Anyway this cup could either be used as such or simply as a bit of decoration, you choose. They have even hinted in the leaflet this month that Tokyo Revengers may be making a return in future boxes.<\/span>\n\n\n\nNow we move on to the traditional Japanese item for this month, with a \u2018Tanuki Okiagari-Koboshi\u2019. The Okiagari-Koboshi (\u8d77\u304d\u4e0a\u304c\u308a\u5c0f\u6cd5\u5e2b, getting-up little boy) is a Japanese traditional doll. The toy is made from papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 and is a roly-poly toy, designed so that its weight causes it to return to an upright position if it is knocked over. This one is made to look like a Tanuki, the same creature you would have seen in Studio Ghibli\u2019s Pom Poko and the anime series \u2018The Eccentric Family\u2019. This item was hand made in Japan and is absolutely adorable.<\/span>\n\n\n\nNext up is our food item, with this packet of \u2018ochazuke\u2019 featuring Tanjiro and Nezuko from Demon Slayer. \u2018Ochazuke is a simple Japanese dish made by pouring green tea, dashi, or hot water over cooked rice. Ochazuke provides a good way to use leftover rice as a quick snack because this dish is easy to make.\u2019 This packet is in collaboration with Demon Slayer with its nori seaweed flavor and one of 18 collectable stickers inside the packet.<\/span>\n\n\n\nNext up is our Himouto! Umaru-chan item, in this incredibly vacuum packed pillow. This item features our main girl Lazy Umaru -chan as a super soft pillow. Made of \u2018mochi-mochi\u2019 material, making her very huggable, so you can just laze around with her and watch some anime. This series is a massive hit with everyone in the Nihon Box office, as they have said themselves that they have been wanting to include this franchise for quite some time.<\/span>\n\n\n\nOur figure for this month comes from the \u2018Kaguya-sama: Love is War\u2019 series, featuring Shinomiya Kaguya herself in her school outfit. This figure is from the Coreful Figure line from Taito, and features Shinomiya in her school uniform while placing a cute flower barrette in her hair! This figure was probably quite popular in the arcade machines in Japan when it was first released, its a good quality figure, sturdy base and has a simple, but elegant pose. Definitely one to buy for fans of the show.<\/span>\n\n\n\nAnd lastly we have the 1000 Yen Yatta Japan gift card, that can be used on their online store. However I must point out that these gift cards all expire at the end of 2021 and you can only use one per order over on their website. Something I only learned recently when placing my very first order. Now I don\u2019t know if they will continue to include the GiftCards in every box from now on, or is this simply until the new year? Either way, it\u2019s worth checking it out and availing of their new venture with Yatta Japan -<\/span> https:\/\/www.yattajapan.com\/<\/a>\n\nSo there we have it everyone, that was September\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, Tokyo Revengers and the classic sh\u00f3nen series Bleach making a comeback. They not only source out some decent quality figures and plushies, but also to make sure that each month their box represents another unique aspect of Japan \u2013 from its food, to its culture, art, history and beliefs. It\u2019s a well rounded box, for both anime and cultural fans. This box\u2019s theme was \u201cTeens Power\u201d, and each pamphlet in every box also includes a detailed section called \u201cDiscover Japan\u201d. This month\u2019s topic was about the raccoon looking animal - tanuki. A native species to Japan, these animals have strong roots in Japanese mythology and even certain anime. Including the movie Pom Poko from Studio Ghibli. It\u2019s details such as these that make this subscription box so unique and talked about.<\/span>\n\nFor 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>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a>","post_title":"Nihon Box September 2021 Review","post_excerpt":"Teens power","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nihon-box-september-2021-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-07 23:06:29","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-07 22:06:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207119","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207037,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-10-15 16:39:53","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-15 15:39:53","post_content":"

SoKawaii - September<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter School Party\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nHello again and welcome back to another subscription box review! Today let\u2019s take a good look at what was included in Septembers\u2019 box from SoKawaii. The Japanese monthly subscription box service that gathers a number of super cute and sometimes exclusive items each month, packs them neatly into a very striking box and ships them right to your doorstep. September\u2019s box ran with the theme of \u2018After School Party\u2019, as the new school semester starts for many of you out there. So let\u2019s get started with our usual SoKawaii info!<\/span>\n\nFor those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013 <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\n\n\n\nOur first item this month is perfectly timed with going back to school, as we all received this Himouto! Umaru-chan pencil case. From the popular and short lived 2015 anime, we get this slim pencil case that is entirely decorated in Umaru-chans\u2019 face. Featuring 13 various facial expressions that you are sure to experience throughout an entire school day! Like I mentioned it is fairly slim, so no point expecting to fit in a scientific calculator. Ideal for a couple of pens & pencils, as well as that all important Tipp-Ex pen so you can doodle a few mustaches on your new pencil case.<\/span>\n\n\n\nMoving on, we have a rather handy foldable straw and case from Sanrio. Available in four character designs, including Kuromi, My Melody, Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin. This set comes with two foldable straws, a cleaning brush and a small case that could very easily be mistaken for an airpod case. Now I say this is handy for the simple reason, those that have braces will find this incredibly useful.<\/span>\n\n\n\nOur next item features the wonderful keeper of the Clow Cards - Cardcaptor Sakura. In this mini ring notebook, with a hardcover and star shaped cut out design that showcases Sakura on the front page. Also on each individual page there is a little Kero-chan on the bottom corner. The pages are also dotted on the inside edge, so they can be easily be torn away for cute notes.<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\nWe return once again to Sanrio, with this My Melody magnet clip. A pretty useful magnet to keep on your fridge, to keep those all important school calendars or class timetables on hand. It has a fairly strong clip on it, as well as a pretty powerful magnet which is a plus.<\/span>\n\n\n\nAnd now we get to our final item for this month, with this Pompompurin Sakura plushie bag. Not only is Sanrio\u2019s favourite Golden Retriever mascot carrying its own sakura flower, but he has also been dyed a soft pink color to match. This bag is so incredibly soft, if you could remove the straps it would make a great plush to just cuddle. However this plush is indeed a bag and a rather spacious one at that. Not only was I able to fit my phone lengthways, I would easily get in a wallet and keys. You could very possibly be able to go out for an entire day and still manage to just use this handbag for your necessities. It does have a rather long strap as well. When extended to its last it does come to just above my hip - and I\u2019m 5ft 2\u201d. As for practicality, I don\u2019t know what way you would style your outfit around this bag. It is incredibly girly and from where I live, it would be seen as incredibly childish to walk around with. Once again this is another item we have been sent that is either only going to get an outing at an anime convention or on the streets of Harajuku if one was lucky enough to go. Personally, I think SoKawaii needs to start rethinking exactly what they should be including in their boxes as I am strongly thinking of ending my subscription in the new year due to the impractical items such as this bag that are regularly featured. But hey, that is just my own personal opinion and taste.<\/span>\n\nSo that is everything that was included in Septembers\u2019 box from SoKawaii. Let me know what you thought about it in the comments below, or tag us across our social media. For me, this month's box was a bit of a let down. Having received yet another notebook, straw set and plush bag. The same sorts of items are being repeated a bit too often now for my taste. Although most are indeed practical, there is such a thing as having too much of one thing. Either way, let\u2019s continue on with how YOU can order your very own subscription to SoKawaii!<\/span>\n\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span>\n\n1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span>\n\n12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span>\n\nBetter yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span>\n\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\n\nNow if you enjoyed September\u2019s box, then just wait for Octobers\u2019! It\u2019s theme is \u201cToo Cute To Spook\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Twisted Wonderland. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include an exclusive Cinnamoroll plush. Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span>","post_title":"SoKawaii September 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"After school party","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-september-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-07 23:26:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-07 22:26:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207037","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206990,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-10-14 15:31:57","post_date_gmt":"2021-10-14 14:31:57","post_content":"

\u2018Summer Friends\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nHello everyone and welcome back once again to another Nihon Box review! August box was centred around \u2018Summer Friends\u2019, and included a number of products from some very well known anime franchises & two authentic Japanese items. As well as a 1000 Yen (10euro\/10USD) gift card for Yatta Japan (<\/span>https:\/\/www.yattajapan.com\/). We have certainly been spoilt this month in terms of value. So let\u2019s get started with the usual info.<\/span>\n\nNihon 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>\n\nLike SoKawaii, the more months you pay upfront the cheaper the price for individual boxes will be.<\/span> https:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a>\n\nMonthly is \u20ac29.99 plus shipping costs<\/span>\n\n3 Months is a single payment of \u20ac86.97, making each box \u20ac28.99, plus shipping costs.<\/span>\n\n6 Months is a single payment of \u20ac170.94, making each box \u20ac28.49, plus shipping costs.<\/span>\n\nDue to the latest European VAT legislation, the overall cost after shipping has increased slightly. The folks behind Nihon Box have done all they can to make this transition as simple as possible, so they have taken the necessary steps & changes in order to include the VAT directly in the subscription\u2019s price. This change will normally be effective starting from the next renewal of your subscription, with the addition of the VAT in the final price (19% for Germany). And from August, as a small gift of appreciation to their overseas customers they will be including a 1000yen gift card to their YattaJapan.com store. As an idea of how much the charge has gone up, prior to August I was paying \u20ac32.89 a month. The new price I pay now is \u20ac40.45 a month, which is a nice increase but I believe the value is still there within the box.<\/span>\n\nHere 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>\n\n\n\nFirst up is our largest item from this month's box, with the \u2018Asuna Marine Version Figure\u2019 from Sword Art Online: Alicization War of Underworld. Made by Taito and only very recently released in Japan during July this past Summer. So this figure is still very new this year, always a joy getting such newly released figures through Nihon Box. Asuna\u2019s outfit consists of a navy sailor uniform, which showcases her long iconic hair. Although its not an outfit we actually see her wearing in the last season of the show, it does tie in with where she was on a secretive navy base at sea where Kirito was being kept. The figure is fairly good quality, similar to one you might see as an arcade prize in Japanese arcades. Around the 15 to 20 euro price range I would suggest, still far less than what you would pay at a convention with this particular figure going for in and around 30euro.<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\nNext up is a plush for all you Seven Deadly Sins fans out there. Nihon Box has included a keychain plush of Hawk, the famous talking pig and Meliodas\u2019 lifelong partner. The plush has all the iconic markings and details as the character from the show and is quite a good looking replica. This is sure to be a fan favorite for many of the shows fans out there. This was also included in August\u2019 box as the Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light movie is still screening in cinemas over in Japan.<\/span>\n\n\n\nNext up is actually a Loyalty bonus item that I received in my box this month. Not every box will be receiving one of these items, but something along the lines will be included in your third consecutive box if you have a subscription. This month I received an adorable Pok\u00e9mon pen from the Sepia Graffiti collection that has been featured in many a Nihon Box over the years. Featuring a small group of Pikachu as they inspect a bottle of ketchup I believe, this pen will certainly be added into my collection right away.<\/span>\n\nIn fact I can use it right away on this City Hunter ring notebook that was included in everyone of the boxes for August. This series will be a massive throw back for some people, as City Hunter was originally serialized in Weekly Sh\u00f3nen Jump back in 1985 by Tsukasa Hojo. So merchandise for this work has become very rarae to find, making even just this simple notebook a must have for devoted fans.<\/span>\n\n\n\nWe are now onto our authentic Japan section of the box, with this porcelain tea cup and green tea. First up is our Made in Japan tea cup, which is usually made with no handles. This one has a beautiful design called a tokusa, which is named after the long winter horsetail plant the stripes resemble. Like a finer looking bamboo, the imagery around the teacup bears a resemblance to a blue tinted bamboo forest.<\/span>\n\nAs an added bonus, Nihon Box also included a packet of \u2018Hyuganatsu\u2019 Green Tea to enjoy in your new cup. This particular tea is a favorite amongst many during the Summer months as it can be enjoyed both hot or cold mixed with ice water. It\u2019s flavor comes from a native citrus fruit grown in the city of Hyuga in Ky\u00fash\u00fa. However once again, no instructions were included in how best to prepare this tea so some google searching will be required unfortunately.<\/span>\n\n\n\nNext up is our Pok\u00e9mon item, which features this all important first aid necessity - an ice bag. One of your all time best friends, if you manage to twist an ankle all of a sudden. Instead of using a frozen bag of peas or an ice pack, throw in some ice cubes and sit down with your legs elevated in style with this adorable Pikachu decorated ice bag. The strong insulating material will keep those ice cubes cold for a couple of hours so you can get some rest! I never knew how much I needed this in my life, until I got this month's box!<\/span>\n\n\n\nAnd lastly we have the 1000 Yen Yatta Japan gift card, that I will certainly be using very soon over on their Yatta Japan website. However I must point out that these gift cards all expire at the end of 2021 and you can only use one per order over on their website. Something I only learned this past weekend, as I placed my very first order. Now I don\u2019t know if they will continue to include the GiftCards in every box from now on, or is this simply until the new year? Either way, it\u2019s worth checking it out and availing of their new venture with Yatta Japan.<\/span>\n\nSo there we have it everyone, that was August\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 Sword Art Online, Seven Deadly Sins and Pok\u00e9mon, to the classic series City Hunter. They not only source out some decent quality figures and plushies, but also to make sure that each month their box represents another unique aspect of Japan \u2013 from its food, to its culture, art, history and beliefs. It\u2019s a well rounded box, for both anime and cultural fans. This box\u2019s theme was \u201cSummer Friends\u201d, and each pamphlet in every box also includes a detailed section called \u201cDiscover Japan\u201d. This month\u2019s topic was about the history of tea in Japan, as they gave a detailed description of the historic timeline of tea through the centuries. Mentioning its origins, its cultivation and evolution over time in Japan. It\u2019s details such as these that make this subscription box so unique and talked about.<\/span>\n\nFor 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>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.nihonbox.com\/en<\/a>\n\n\u00a0<\/span>","post_title":"Nihon Box August 2021 Review","post_excerpt":"Summer friends","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"nihon-box-august-2021-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-07 23:27:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-07 22:27:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206990","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};