Jade 1/29/25 Jade 1/29/25

Does Someone at MAPPA Follow Me?

MAPPA’s Zenshu is giving me déjà vu. It feels eerily familiar to some things I’ve written—but honestly? I’m enjoying their take. But where did it come from? Are you watching it too?

Jade 1/27/25 Jade 1/27/25

The Hardest-Studying Anime Characters: When You Gotta Grind

Some anime characters train their bodies—others train their minds. From Golden Boy to Kaguya-sama, these characters define the study grind. Who’s your favorite?

Jade 1/24/25 Jade 1/24/25

Climbing Fushimi Inari: A Journey of Foxes, Torii, and Resilience

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto was more than a physical challenge—it was a personal and spiritual milestone. From shrine foxes (inari) to sweeping views of Kyoto, and a thousand vermillion torii, here’s what made this journey unforgettable.

Jade 1/20/25 Jade 1/20/25

Best Anime to Watch When You’re Sick

Feeling under the weather? Here’s your guide to choosing the perfect comfort anime pick for your sick days: easy-to-follow English dubs, soft visuals, and cozy nostalgia included. Curl up and press play.

Jade 1/15/25 Jade 1/15/25

When Anime Sends You Running to the Manga: 10 Series That Made Me Hit the Books

Some anime leave you satisfied while others leave you scrambling to read the manga. Here are 10 anime that made me drop everything to hit the books and uncover what the anime didn’t show.

Jade 1/13/25 Jade 1/13/25

10 Anime Characters Who Would Be Terrible at Remembering Passwords

Some anime characters are brilliant, but not when it comes to tech. From Chainsaw Man to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, here are 10 characters who would absolutely forget their passwords!

Jade 1/10/25 Jade 1/10/25

I Prayed to the Saru for Help…

Deep in Kyoto, I found a hidden shrine dedicated to Saru. Here’s why this small but powerful place left a lasting impression.

Jade 1/8/25 Jade 1/8/25

100 Anime in 2025: The Challenge Begins!

Too much anime and not enough time? I’m taking on the 100 Anime Challenge in 2025 to catch up on new releases, old favorites, and everything in between. Here’s how it works and how to join me!

Jade 1/6/25 Jade 1/6/25

Anime Boy Band: Villain Mxde

Villains in a boy band? Yes, please! Meet the ultimate anime villain and antihero heartthrob lineup, from Izaya’s chaos to Alucard’s theatrics. Who would you add?

Jade 1/3/25 Jade 1/3/25

Spending Late Fall in Japan Was the Reset I Needed

My last-minute fall trip to Japan turned out to be exactly what I needed. From golden ginkgo trees to peaceful shrines, this adventure through Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Yokohama helped me reset and find inspiration.

Jade 1/1/25 Jade 1/1/25

Leveling Up: Welcoming the Year of the Snake

Ready to level up in 2025? The Year of the Snake is about transformation, and I’m embracing new challenges, from catching up on anime to publishing a new book in my isekai series Game Over to tackling my final boss fight—Business Finance. Join me as I take on this year's adventure!

Jade 7/3/23 Jade 7/3/23

Why Not Both?

Why not both? What can you do with the last 30 minutes of your day when it all feels insurmountable but you can’t quite call it quits?

Jade 6/18/23 Jade 6/18/23

And Nothing Was Lost…

Files are always backed up to an external plus Dropbox… so, when my hard drive went up in proverbial flames, I didn’t lose your commissions or subscriber sketches.