Pick Up Review
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Shogaku Kanji Ni Tsuyoku Naru JitenIzumi Shin / Kanshuvery helpful for japanese beginners
This Kanji dictionary is aimed at Japanese school kids from grades 1 to 6. Therefore the chapters contain Kanji from one school year each. There is two index to look up Kanji either by pronounciation or stroke number which is easy to use. In chapter one each page includes the Kanji, stroke order and number, On- and Kun-Yomi as well as an explanation of the origin of the Kanji shown as well as example sentences. From chapter two on there's three Kanji on each page. This dictionary is easy to use and follow even for people who are only just starting to learn Kanji. The size is also handy. I love using this book and being able to find what I'm looking for in a fast and easy way.
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Adoroid 11010231224214427 (A Story Depicting The Bonds with The Four Foundational Songs That Define Her Origins) [Light Novel]Teniwoha, Usazaki Shiro, AdoGood
Even knowing that I need a translator I bought it and after reading it with the translator and learning some Japanese I can say that it's very good, Ado's characters drawings also made it better
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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 1 [Light Novel]Meatbun / zolaida / Ishihara RikaOne of the greatest Light Novels
I'm so happy I've got the Japanese translation of this novel. I already own the English and the censored Chinese versions, but I think reading the story in Japanese is somewhat closer to the original, but still easier to read for me than the Chinese one. Meatbun or Roubao Bu Chi Rou has a beautiful wiritng style, which also requires you to be knowledgable of Chinese traditional literature. This volume covers the events past the Ghost Wedding, the text is a bit small and has about 2 pages in one, which makes it a little harder to read. However, the lightnovel has a very few illustrations, but those really look beautiful. They are similar in style as the Manhua, so I can really recommend this. There are also cultural notes in footnotes, so I have to say this is really a great alternative to the English release.
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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 2 [Light Novel]Meatbun / zolaida / Ishihara RikaThey get closer
I think the Japanese version of the light novel follows somewhat the division of the English novels as we are almost at the first heavenly rift. Mo Ran gets more and more aware that his relationship to Chu Wanning has changed already and that he sees him in a completely different light already. However, he is also still determined to save Shimei in this lifetime. There's a lot of secret plots going on here, there are a lot of questions in the story, which you will first find out in far later numbers. Although the story of the Husky and His White Cat Shizun is very dark and serious, there are a lot of comedic scenes in the book that you will get something of everything. Jut be prepared that the whole story gets gradually darker with every novel.
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Touken Ranbu Muso (Novel Ver.)Tanaka HajimeLike the game, but has surprises
I am still in the middle of reading this novel, since I read slow and need to look up all the historical names and vocabulary - which I love! There are very few furigana, so please be prepared for that. Story vise, it follows the game Touken Ranbu Musou very, very closely. Sometimes up to the point where the skits are taken word for word. One of the best things in the Author's writing style are the vivid and exciting battle scenes! I'm not done reading, but I am sure the outcome and end of the story will be the same as the game :) I really recommend the novel, it has most of your favourite Touken Danshi such as Mikazuki Munechika or Yamanbagiri Chougi.
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Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru (Shincho Bunko)Shiwon MiuraArrived safe and sound
The book arrived safely, and without issue. I love Kakeru and Haiji so much, and bought the novel because of the anime.
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Inochi Wo Tsunagu Therapy Dog Monogatari Meiken Chirori to Sono Nakama TachiOki Toru / ChoGood Book
This is a good book. It helped me train my reading skills in Nihonggo and not only that, the contents are great.
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[Novel] Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko) (Kadokawa Bunko)Makoto ShinkaiTenki No Ko Light Novel
Read the Light Novel in English previously. Honestly it was fine at best as the translation could've been a bit better. Much better than the dub though (I could not even make it through the trailer) Still retains a good amount of Japanese cultural subtlety while taking a few liberties here and there. Recommended to read after watching the movie a couple of time to familiarize yourself. Even more, to add to the experience, play the OST by Radwimps in the background while reading it. 9/10 book, 100/10 movie. Major letdown from the translators for an otherwise 10/10 book.
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Mini Shimi TeTanaka, /Mi NchoVery good book
As a dancer, Tanaka has always been active at the forefront of performing musical performances. I've learned about the |TIME| musical drama he starred in with Ryuichi Sakamoto, but I don't know much about the connotation, so I want to know more about this book when I bought it. I just think that the art of changing time is really amazing how small and great people are.
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"Kyoju" to Yobareta Otoko Sakamoto Ryuichi to Sono JidaiSasaki Atsushi / Chobook can understand the life of SKMT
As a modern figure, Ryuichi Sakamoto is not only a musician, but also active on the social stage as a social activist. What happened to him from the young generation who were deeply influenced by the struggle of the Communist who yearned for the Red Revolution at the beginning, to now express his political ideas within the framework of democracy? I think there must be an answer in this book.
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Sumi Ko Gurashi 7 Sa Tsume No Sticker BookShufutoseikatsushaAdorable tiny sticker book
I'm guessing these are supposed to be some known characters, but to be honest I am seeing them for the first time. The reason I got them is because I wanted some kawaii stickers and these fit the bill perfectly. It's the size of my hand (I have big hands)) each page has a theme, for example strawberries, and then all the characters have something to do with strawberries on them or beside them. It's really cute. The stickers range in size, from several millimeters across to a few centimeters, but are generally quite small and there are many per page. They're somewhat glossy, with narrow white border around each sticker. If you want stickers with cute characters these are a good choice.
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The Eminence in Shadow 01 [Light Novel]Aizawa DaisukeThe Long Awaited "Eminence in Shadows"
For those unaware of what this story is about, or for Anime-only fans who are hesitating about buying this book, let me give you a breakdown in a nutshell. "I Want To Be The Eminence In Shadows" is a story that you can explain in 2 phrases. One is "Chuunibyou but real deal," while the other is "Unjash but there's more to it." This story is pretty much drama disguised under the mask of comedy, and the comedy part of it is ultimately dark humor. The Anime adaptation had a specific strategy of distracting the inattentive viewers with the "static," while only the attentive viewers could weave through it and see what matters - "moonlight." It's a subtle and smart secret that the Anime's direction does to give hints to those who pay attention about what truly matters and what the true feelings and thoughts of the protagonist, Kageno Minoru, are. It's only hints because the direction of the Anime is faithful to Minoru's "I don’t tell anyone what I care about" philosophy, so I would recommend any Anime-only to read this, because the light novel is much more detailed and has technicality and monologues that the Anime doesn't. I 100% recommend it, and thank you to CDJapan for selling it.
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Ore, Tsushima 4Opu no KyodaiAnother great edition
Love this series, and the cat illustrations are the best I've ever seen. Even if you can't read Japanese I recommended these for the art alone. You will still be able to follow along just by the illustrations alone, Highly recommended.
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Adoroid 11010231224214427 (A Story Depicting The Bonds with The Four Foundational Songs That Define Her Origins) [Light Novel]Teniwoha, Usazaki Shiro, AdoGood
This is a Japanese book, I don’t understand Japanese neither can I read but hey, it’s ado so I bought it, the illustrations inside were beautiful!
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Novel Disney Twisted Wonderland EPISODE1 The Crimson TyrantJun Hioki / Yana TobosoGreat item!
Received item in perfect condition; great light novel! Lovely illustrations. Can only recommend this for collectors or bookworms.
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Sex Technique 48 Yasashi Seku Sa SizeKurukuru / Chowoman's feelings are important.
When enjoying the pleasure of sex, men often only care about their own feelings. This book looks at sex from a woman's point of view and should help improve people's perceptions.
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Case Closed (Detective Conan) Amuro Toru Selection: Zero no Suirigeki (Shogakukan Junior Bunko)Aoyama Gosho, Sakai SajiI love it!
I’m a big amuro fan so of course I had to get this book! It was surprising that it was actually a novel instead of a manga, considering how it wasn’t clearly stated in the description, but nevertheless I still enjoyed the read. If you’re a DC and amuro fan with decent japanese knowledge then I recommend grabbing it to practice reading jp more fluently. Oh yea there’s also furigana and it helps out a ton.
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Aoi Hono (Blue FIame) II HishoYuzuru HanyuBeautiful
It arrive in the stablished time and in perfect conditions. It have a lot of pictures of Yuzuru, I love it.
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Mado Soshi 1 (Daria Series uni) [Light Novel]mo xiang tong xiuMDZS vol 1
Great book, amazing quality of materials. Even if you can't read japanese it's a nice book to have in your collection. Slightly bigger than average japanese book format.
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[Novel] Suzume no Tojimari (Kadokawa Bunko)Shinkai MakotoHappy with purchase
Book was in good quality when it arrived and always love the simplistic design of Makoto Shinkai's paperbacks.