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Amazon Japan Trick: How to Import Manga for Super Cheap

November 8, 2015March 31, 2015 by Anne

Amazon Japan can be a little intimidating for importing Japanese products, but it’s also has some of the best deals on books and manga. On top of that, recent decrease in its international shipping costs means that you can get a packaged shipped anywhere in the world faster and cheaper than ever. But did you know that you can get virtually any number of Japanese-language manga shipped for just $10.50? I thought it was too good to be true, but I can confirm that it works. The secret is buying manga lots!

Ten volumes of The Rose of Versailles and a magazine for only $54.42 shipped! (and it arrived in two business days!)

English Version of Visual Novel Studio TyranoBuilder to Launch Next Week

April 18, 2015March 19, 2015 by Anne

Who doesn’t love a good visual novel? English speakers are slowly catching on to what might my favorite video game genre, one that focuses on text-heavy narratives and “choose your own adventure”-like branching story lines instead of complicated, action-based gameplay. Whether it be a traditional dating sim, otome game, or something else entirely, visual novels are unique and now, even easier to make yourself!

Quick and Easy Light Box Tutorial for Bloggers

April 18, 2015March 17, 2015 by Anne

One of the things I struggle most with when coming up with content for Chic Pixel is photos. I’m by no means a pro photographer, but at the very least, my previous apartment was blessed with great lighting that allowed me to pull off relatively decent photos with minimal preparation. My current dungeon of an apartment, however, gets very little light during the day, making it very difficult to pull off anywhere near the quality of photos I was taking before. Combine that with a little nudge from my pal Ayu, and I finally had the push I needed to make my very own light box!

It’s time to announce some otome games, Idea Factory International!

May 13, 2015March 13, 2015 by Anne

Idea Factory International is scheduled to have their first ever press event sometime next month, and I’m crossing everything that can be crossed in hopes that they announce an otome game localization for the PS Vita. It’s been a little over a year since they first commenced operations on September 30th, 2013, and despite a … Read moreIt’s time to announce some otome games, Idea Factory International!

Visiting the Ghibli Museum in Japan!

September 29, 2016March 10, 2015 by Anne

You may have thought my recap posts from my trip to Tokyo last summer were finished… But you are wrong! A whole eight months later and I’ve still got tons of things I’d like to cover, and what better way to get back in the swing of things than with a roundup of photos from my visit to the Ghibli Museum?

Unboxing Japanese Goodies: February Haul Edition

April 18, 2015March 3, 2015 by Anne

I buy a lot of stuff. When I moved last month, I became acutely aware of exactly how much stuff, and while it’s not exactly more than I initially thought, you get a whole new kind of appreciation for the paraphernalia you’ve amassed when you move from one tiny apartment to another. There are lots of … Read moreUnboxing Japanese Goodies: February Haul Edition

Celebrating the Second Annual MonMonth!

April 18, 2015March 2, 2015 by Anne

The Monster Hunter Community Game-Along is back! First held last March for Monster Hunter’s 10th anniversary, this Game-Along was by far one of the most popular themes of the year, and effectively got more than one person (including myself) completely and utterly obsessed with the series! How could I do another year of Community Game-Alongs … Read moreCelebrating the Second Annual MonMonth!