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Review: Blood on the Tracks by Shuzo Oshimi

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  I wasn't planning to write a review of Shuzo Oshimi's Blood on the Tracks. I wasn't planning to read Shuzo Oshimi's Blood on the Tracks. Borrowing its title from a Bob Dylan album that has absolutely nothing to do with the story, Blood on the Tracks is a psychological horror series about a 14-year-old boy and his "overprotective" mother. I knew about the plot of the first volume going into this. As a horror fan, I've heard about this series for years. As a person diagnosed with panic disorder, I'm reluctant to engage with stories that do a really good job of conveying what it feels like to experience intense psychological trauma. I had been informed that this was such a story and avoided it.  Then my wife purchased the first two volumes and read them both in about 30 minutes. After reading them, she walked to my desk and told me I had to read them immediately. It was very quickly apparent that Oshimi is one of, if not the, most talented horror artist

Shonen Jumping the Gun: Super Psychic Policeman Chojo

As an homage to the police, this episode is way to late! Kermit D. Grog and Isekai Sensei-Sama are responding to the call from  Super Psychic Policeman Chojo . Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Faceb ook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

Heroine Addiction: Revolutionary Princess Eve

And now, back into Heroine Addiction, Isekai Sensei-Sama and Bento Baggins take on slavery again while checking out  Revolutionary Princess Eve . Brad Ben Content and Ideas 4 4 Pacing and Structure 4 4 Characters 4 5 Romance 3 3 Art Competency 4 4 Artistic Flourish 4 4 Personal Preference 4 4 Recommendation Strength 4 4 Total 77 80 Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Facebook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

Shonen Jumping the Gun: Hima-Ten!

On this episode of Shonen Jumping the Gun, Kermit D. Grog has some strong feelings while Isekai Sensei-Sama is feeling content with  Hima-Ten! Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Faceb ook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

Shonen Jumping the Gun: Dear Anemone

On this long past due episode of Shonen Jumping the Gun, Kermit D. Grog and Isekai Sensei-Sama check out a manga that either has not enough legs or too many legs; Dear Anemone . Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Faceb ook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

A Lesson On Commodore Perry, The Memetic Nature of Anime and Manga, and Revisiting Frieren & Spy × Family

Back in at least two-thirds peak form, the Weeb Kabal has gather to bring you a new episode! First, Kermit D. Grog has a lesson for everyone about the man who opened Japan to the west, then Isekai Sensei-Sama and Bento Baggins muse on the nature of meme culture in anime and manga, and finally the Kabal revisits the first two series they ever covered to see where they are now. Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Faceb ook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.