Michael Blaker is back with the second entry in a light novel series for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. It’s “Japan Summons: Volume 02” by Minorou.

Anime Sunday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various anime titles. This week he covers his “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions.

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he covers “Towers of Acalia Volume 1” by Atlas Kane.

Synth Saturday is a column by Michael Blaker covering Fan Fiction. This week, he continues with the second set of chapters from a Katekyo Hitman Reborn and Potter crossover Fic. It’s Chapters 11-20 of “Black Sky” by Umei no Mai.

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering topics in the industry. This week he takes a look at the year ahead with his most anticipated 2023 video games.

Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers a title from 1997 called Redneck Rampage.

Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies from the past. This week, he takes a look at a mystery/thriller film from 1993 that stars John Travolta and Morgan Freeman called The Poison Rose.

Michael Blaker looks at the first volume in a series from one of his favorite Korean authors for this week’s Translation Necessary Thursday. This week he covers “Valhalla Saga Volume 01” by Chwiryong.

Michael Blaker is back with a look at the Winter 2023 season for this week’s Anime Sunday. It’s Michael’s Most Anticipated Winter 2023 Anime! Find out which anime series Michael is most looking forward to this winter, and see if you should add any of them to your list.