For this Otaku News Reviews, I talk about the OELN Omega: Destiny Awaken before it is delisted from Vic's Lab on April 21. It is a seemingly typical supernatural school story with a pretty cool and unique supernatural power system, which is already enough to make this book worth checking out.

Check out the book here: https://www.vicslab.com/product/omegavol1/

Music: Just the Same Three Chords as Last Time on Ukulele but Played Differently by The A.C.

It is April Fools' Day on this Otaku News Opinions, so be warned that it felt inappropriate to do this any other way. I wondered if this day was ever in anime/manga/light novels as well as which character is the best prankster. Anyways...uh...here you go...

Also, trust me and start at 1:48

Music: Three Chords on Ukulele by The A.C.

Otaku News Weekly Recap: March 22, 2021 - March 28, 2021

In full honesty, this is a short Otaku News Weekly Recap, because I got distracted by Monster Hunter Rise. However, I still have a few pieces of news that caught my interest this week. Plus, there is still the usual birthdays and new releases spotlight! 

News - 1:19 New Releases - 4:57 Birthdays - 7:03 

Find the written version and sources on my website here: https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories/post/new-game-distracts-me-from-other-news-mar-22-mar-28 

Music: Three Chords on Ukulele by The A.C.

The short-lived series Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru is over with this fifth volume. Regardless of the abrupt ending, I am actually okay with how it ended, but I of course still wanted more. It felt like it was just starting; oh well.

Find my written version and sources on my website here: https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories/post/samurai-8-the-tale-of-hachimaru-otaku-news-reviews

Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C.

Otaku News Weekly Recap: March 15, 2021 - March 21, 2021

Another Otaku News Weekly Recap is finally here with news on horror manga getting anime, anime films missing out on awards, and other updates. Plus, giving a little spotlight to the OELNs I missed in the past weeks.

Find the written version, sources, and links on my website here: 

https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories/post/new-horror-manga-into-anime-announcements-hope-to-be-awarding-otaku-news-weekly-recap-mar-15-mar-21

Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C./Kind of Chill Award Music by The A.C.

As Saint Patrick's Day approached, I tried to think of any time in anime, manga, or light novels where the holiday was celebrated. After an unfruitful search, I realized my answer. 

Find my written version and sources on my website here: https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories/post/where-is-saint-patrick-s-day-in-anime-otaku-news-opinions

Music: Pretty Much Just Random Notes on an Ocarina by The A.C.

For this Otaku News Reviews, I cover two Original English Light Novels by Joshua Piedra. As depressing as these prequels are, A.R. Dragonfly Origins: Episode Amber and Episode Kaito both give the great background stories on these characters that I craved.

Check out all of Joshua's books here: https://joshuajpiedra.com/

Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C.

For this Otaku News Reviews, I have the latest English manga release by Junji Ito, Remina. Not only do I give a nice spoiler free review, I also include a bit of history for the manga.

Find the written version and sources on my website here: https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories/post/remina-by-junji-ito-otaku-news-reviews

Music: Somberish Music on Ukulele by The A.C.

Otaku News Weekly Recap: January 11, 2021 - January 17, 2021

The reigning anime film champ was finally dethroned, and there are more celebrations for the anime premiering this winter season. Plenty of news in this Otaku News Weekly Recap!

Find the written version and sources on my website here: 

https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories/post/new-anime-films-thrive-and-derail-the-train-jan-11-jan-17

2021 is starting off with a strong show of stupidity. Although copyright strikes from anime companies are nothing new, apparently companies like Shueisha and Kadokawa want to remind everyone they can still flex.

Update!  - Shueisha told Anime News Network they had no involvement with the copyright strikes, and it was a third party.

Find the written version and links to all my sources here: 

https://theacstories.wixsite.com/theacstories/post/anime-companies-serve-insatiable-copyright-strikes-otaku-news-opinions