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· Mar 20
Tsundoku Diving
Dedicated to discussing Japanese media of all kinds and the ways they impact us and the world.
www.tsundokudiving.com
Hey! I'm Baxter and I've got a blog called Tsundoku Diving that's my little heaven for fans of Japanese media.
There's deep dive essays, subs for obscure films, scanlations of alt manga, an archive of movie pamphlets, 150+ hand picked recs, and even some of my own fiction!
Jump in & swim around :)
There's deep dive essays, subs for obscure films, scanlations of alt manga, an archive of movie pamphlets, 150+ hand picked recs, and even some of my own fiction!
Jump in & swim around :)
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From the dream diary
On the roof w/ my dad (who isn't my dad but I know that right now they are). There's a trampoline up w/ us. It's sunny and he's right behind me, all smiles. I can't see his face bc of the sun, but the same way I know he's my dad I know he's smiling. I can just feel it, I guess
On the roof w/ my dad (who isn't my dad but I know that right now they are). There's a trampoline up w/ us. It's sunny and he's right behind me, all smiles. I can't see his face bc of the sun, but the same way I know he's my dad I know he's smiling. I can just feel it, I guess
September 18, 2026 at 1:43 AM
From the dream diary
On the roof w/ my dad (who isn't my dad but I know that right now they are). There's a trampoline up w/ us. It's sunny and he's right behind me, all smiles. I can't see his face bc of the sun, but the same way I know he's my dad I know he's smiling. I can just feel it, I guess
On the roof w/ my dad (who isn't my dad but I know that right now they are). There's a trampoline up w/ us. It's sunny and he's right behind me, all smiles. I can't see his face bc of the sun, but the same way I know he's my dad I know he's smiling. I can just feel it, I guess
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so Super Real Mahjong is back....
If you wanna know the entirely too detailed history of how we got to this new game, check out my deep dive into the world of strip mahjong video games so you too can be Normal about superior gambling based gooning 😌
If you wanna know the entirely too detailed history of how we got to this new game, check out my deep dive into the world of strip mahjong video games so you too can be Normal about superior gambling based gooning 😌
Talking games | The NSFW History of Strip Mahjong Games
A story of sex, politics, and the games that once ruled arcades
www.tsundokudiving.com
August 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM
so Super Real Mahjong is back....
If you wanna know the entirely too detailed history of how we got to this new game, check out my deep dive into the world of strip mahjong video games so you too can be Normal about superior gambling based gooning 😌
If you wanna know the entirely too detailed history of how we got to this new game, check out my deep dive into the world of strip mahjong video games so you too can be Normal about superior gambling based gooning 😌
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And here's the special cover art for this arc by @wren-crow.bsky.social
September 17, 2026 at 2:21 AM
And here's the special cover art for this arc by @wren-crow.bsky.social
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Christ above this thing is finally out. After a year away Covered In Worms returns! We're talking all about The Blindness of it All, Victoria Talk, and whether or not Kurt Busiek would write the Kevin Norton chapter!
Covered in Worms: A Parahumans Podcast: Episode 12: Arc 18
Hey sorry we'd love to chat but we're really in a pickle here, a giant monstorous teenaged girl is runnin around making clones and lemme tell ya, our clones are NOT friendly. But while we're runnin fo...
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September 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Christ above this thing is finally out. After a year away Covered In Worms returns! We're talking all about The Blindness of it All, Victoria Talk, and whether or not Kurt Busiek would write the Kevin Norton chapter!
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Good morning. I wrote a little love letter about Haruomi Hosono's 23rd solo record. The old legend is still bursting with great ideas as he creeps up on octogenarian status. Thanks for all the music.
Sincerely, 💌
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
Sincerely, 💌
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
Haruomi Hosono: Yours Sincerely
Read Shy Clara Thompson’s review of the album.
pitchfork.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Good morning. I wrote a little love letter about Haruomi Hosono's 23rd solo record. The old legend is still bursting with great ideas as he creeps up on octogenarian status. Thanks for all the music.
Sincerely, 💌
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
Sincerely, 💌
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
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Yearly podcast where we crown this year's Garmies with a retrospective section like the Hugos where we're like "in hindsight The Phantom Tollbooth is extremely Garm Wars"
September 16, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Yearly podcast where we crown this year's Garmies with a retrospective section like the Hugos where we're like "in hindsight The Phantom Tollbooth is extremely Garm Wars"
ate too much morning cheese, can't stop smelling the false dairy replacing my insides
September 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
ate too much morning cheese, can't stop smelling the false dairy replacing my insides
proud to introduce the Garm Index, a revolutionary new way to categorize all art by how much of a Garm Wars they are
September 15, 2026 at 9:16 AM
proud to introduce the Garm Index, a revolutionary new way to categorize all art by how much of a Garm Wars they are
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This week Labyrinth of Cinema podcast covers a bizarre classic (to someone) - Strange Brew. Hang with @lowercasejai.bsky.social @bigbeefs.bsky.social and me to enter the chaos spiral of 80s sketch comedy culture. Links in the reply!
September 14, 2026 at 10:47 PM
This week Labyrinth of Cinema podcast covers a bizarre classic (to someone) - Strange Brew. Hang with @lowercasejai.bsky.social @bigbeefs.bsky.social and me to enter the chaos spiral of 80s sketch comedy culture. Links in the reply!
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I started a podcast! You can check out episode 1 of Sacred Texts here (will make an RSS Feed once more episodes are out) www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JO9...
The Sacred Texts Ep 1: Macross Do You Remember Love? otaku spirit will save us all
YouTube video by PyramidInuSquared
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I started a podcast! You can check out episode 1 of Sacred Texts here (will make an RSS Feed once more episodes are out) www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JO9...
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Honored to be part of this groundbreaking box of Pre J-Horror greats from @imprintfilms.bsky.social – this is where all the magic was born.
Before Hideo Nakata and Hiroshi Takahashi made Ring, there was DON'T LOOK UP – now available for the first time on English discs, and w/ my audio commentary 😁
Before Hideo Nakata and Hiroshi Takahashi made Ring, there was DON'T LOOK UP – now available for the first time on English discs, and w/ my audio commentary 😁
September 11, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Honored to be part of this groundbreaking box of Pre J-Horror greats from @imprintfilms.bsky.social – this is where all the magic was born.
Before Hideo Nakata and Hiroshi Takahashi made Ring, there was DON'T LOOK UP – now available for the first time on English discs, and w/ my audio commentary 😁
Before Hideo Nakata and Hiroshi Takahashi made Ring, there was DON'T LOOK UP – now available for the first time on English discs, and w/ my audio commentary 😁
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We return to the end on this episode of blame! We're talking about Letterboxd for Chinese Cigarettes, DN Angel, and Who Is The Most Normal? (Vote on our patreon!)
Bog Frog Book Podcast: Blame pt 3 (finale?)
And so we return, and begin again. The Bog Boys clime further up the megabogture in search of that ellusive Net Terminal Gene but will they find it with their trusted leader Chilly or has it been lost...
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September 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
We return to the end on this episode of blame! We're talking about Letterboxd for Chinese Cigarettes, DN Angel, and Who Is The Most Normal? (Vote on our patreon!)
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what???! there's a new video out!!??
"what lies beyond STAR FOX?"
this time i went through the history behind and beyond starfox, its programmer's involvement in playstation software, and the beautiful game studio that resulted from this...?!
"what lies beyond STAR FOX?"
this time i went through the history behind and beyond starfox, its programmer's involvement in playstation software, and the beautiful game studio that resulted from this...?!
what lies beyond STAR FOX?
YouTube video by smudgebap
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September 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
what???! there's a new video out!!??
"what lies beyond STAR FOX?"
this time i went through the history behind and beyond starfox, its programmer's involvement in playstation software, and the beautiful game studio that resulted from this...?!
"what lies beyond STAR FOX?"
this time i went through the history behind and beyond starfox, its programmer's involvement in playstation software, and the beautiful game studio that resulted from this...?!
New post!
Today I’m discussing dolls, mountains, and cats with the little seen anime classic, Licca-chan to Yamaneko: Hoshi no Tabi!
Come for brand integration art, stay for the profound intermingling of tradition, faith, and life.
Read it here!!
Today I’m discussing dolls, mountains, and cats with the little seen anime classic, Licca-chan to Yamaneko: Hoshi no Tabi!
Come for brand integration art, stay for the profound intermingling of tradition, faith, and life.
Read it here!!
Talking anime | Licca-chan to Yamaneko: Hoshi no Tabi
You can (not) sell a mountain.
www.tsundokudiving.com
September 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
New post!
Today I’m discussing dolls, mountains, and cats with the little seen anime classic, Licca-chan to Yamaneko: Hoshi no Tabi!
Come for brand integration art, stay for the profound intermingling of tradition, faith, and life.
Read it here!!
Today I’m discussing dolls, mountains, and cats with the little seen anime classic, Licca-chan to Yamaneko: Hoshi no Tabi!
Come for brand integration art, stay for the profound intermingling of tradition, faith, and life.
Read it here!!
New post tomorrow about children's fashion doll anime movie Licca-chan to Yamaneko! Will this post be a complete mess? Will I manage to make sense at all?? You'll have to read to find out
September 11, 2026 at 4:48 AM
New post tomorrow about children's fashion doll anime movie Licca-chan to Yamaneko! Will this post be a complete mess? Will I manage to make sense at all?? You'll have to read to find out
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Portopia (which -is- a real place) has a pretty interesting history as a hotel/convention/location...I wandered smack into the middle of an exhibit for it a few years ago in Kobe. And @cosmicspooks.bsky.social was of course right...inevitable: gmodecorp.com/cs/portpia - Love 2 see a called shot :D
September 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Portopia (which -is- a real place) has a pretty interesting history as a hotel/convention/location...I wandered smack into the middle of an exhibit for it a few years ago in Kobe. And @cosmicspooks.bsky.social was of course right...inevitable: gmodecorp.com/cs/portpia - Love 2 see a called shot :D
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New Bog Standard! Wren was busy when we recorded so we were joined by Mike from @iveseenbetterpod.bsky.social! It was real fun hangin out and talkin about Ghost in the Shell, Gintama, and Sonic Adventure! Available now on our patreon!
The Bog Standard: July 2026 | Bog Frog Book Pod
On this special, and perhaps late, Bog Standard James and Seth are joined by I've Seen Better's Mike! Seth tells us about Ghost in the Shell
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September 9, 2026 at 6:39 AM
New Bog Standard! Wren was busy when we recorded so we were joined by Mike from @iveseenbetterpod.bsky.social! It was real fun hangin out and talkin about Ghost in the Shell, Gintama, and Sonic Adventure! Available now on our patreon!
new Portopia means time to shill my post where I call it and talk about how another Portopia is inevitable (and also how it's one of the great works of the medium, both historically and as an experience in itself)
Talking games | The Portopia Serial Murder Case
Purgatory made digital.
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September 9, 2026 at 9:53 PM
new Portopia means time to shill my post where I call it and talk about how another Portopia is inevitable (and also how it's one of the great works of the medium, both historically and as an experience in itself)
Portopia and SaGa....folks we are in the midst of a generational Baxter victory tonite
September 9, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Portopia and SaGa....folks we are in the midst of a generational Baxter victory tonite
Bro I'm lightheaded right now oh my god
September 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Bro I'm lightheaded right now oh my god
Nintendo really pushing the switch mic this week.....this is the time, we've never been more ripe for Lifeline
September 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Nintendo really pushing the switch mic this week.....this is the time, we've never been more ripe for Lifeline