10/15/21 Hiromi Kawabe is an actor who I know from voicing…read morethe erotic video known as Binetsu shokogun in Japan.  The movie is known in The United States  as Slight Fever Syndrome.   I loved the voicing of Tomoko Kawakami as Mizuki Yuzuriha.  I also like the voice of Hiromi Kawabe who played Ms. Tsuchiya. These two characters; as well, as the actors played well off each other.  Seeing the behind the scenes would be a real treat.  Especially the sexual situations between them for the first time.  It was one of the funniest things that happened in the story. Hiromi Kawabe or Ms. Tsuchiya as I will be calling for the rest of this review,  has done a number of other voice acting jobs.  I will name a few of them.  EVA in "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" (VG) (Japanese)                 EVA in "Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker" (VG) (Japanese)) Flint in "Monsters at Work" (animated series) (Japanese) Tsuchimugo in "Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou koto Nakare" (VG) (Japanese) Maybe you have heard of some of these titles. It would seem that the name of Binetsu Shokogun or Slight Fever Syndrome  isn't on the list of Animation movies, but there are probably many I don't know about. It does seem to matter if the Animation is Adult Erotica or Regular Animation.    Voice Acting is Voice Acting.   Still I find porn whether it be Anime Porn with comedy or Adult Porn with comedy in it to be an unbeatable combination.    When comedy enters into porn, you are likely to get better porn acting...and yes, there are porn actors who can actually act. Ms. Tsuchiya's voice acting will have to be one I follow more closely. Ms. Tsuchiya aka Hiromi Kawabe has a nice voice.

I was here before back in 2021 but only wrote a review of the place on Google so on my 2nd trip…read morehere, this is going on Yelp. I enjoy going to game shops with variations of games that span across all generations and not just current gen like Gamestop. I just came in for a few games after trading in a couple of old games and the transaction was pretty smooth. I might come back around here since there are a few other games here that caught my eye.

I highly recommend their vintage game repairs. I brought in our excellent condition Sega Mega…read moreDrive (from Japan, mid 90s). It went unused for a while and stopped powering up. I know that it is generally some testing and resoldering to make things right. J&L quoted a reasonable price, and completed the work in under a week. We got the unit back, working great and even cleaned up of dust. The folks here are knowledgeable, and they have a great depth of vintage units, games and accessories. Was excited to see things from my childhood, Intellivision, etc. Super cool store, a mid-town gem, and there's a few cool shops nearby as well.

I seriously need to stop coming here but I just can't. I love a good bookstore, and this one has…read morealways been special to me. Located right across from Bryant Park, it's almost impossible to walk by without going in. It's usually crowded, but that's part of its charm. The store has three levels, each worth exploring. The main floor features an impressive selection of books, including bestsellers and new releases right as you walk in. The lower level is where you'll find collectibles, specialty pens, beautiful notebooks and stationery, unique gifts, even more books, and plenty of cute items that will tempt you to spend more than you planned. The book selection is excellent, although I have to admit the prices can be a bit on the higher side. The staff are always friendly, and checkout is surprisingly quick, so don't let the long lines discourage you. One thing to note: drinks aren't allowed inside, so you'll need to leave them with security before entering. If you're visiting the area or spending time around Bryant Park, I highly recommend stopping by. Whether you're a book lover or just enjoy browsing, this bookstore is absolutely worth a visit.

Hubs: How'd you find this?…read more Ghost in the shell is his fav anime. I knew this was a must have. I was able to score a Ghost in the Shell special archive edition (see pics). This bookstore is one of the coolest spots in midtown. I used to work in the offices next store and would go upstairs to the cafe for lunches or snacks when I needed a break. It was a time way back in the day. Cut back to our Mom's day out... On Mom's day out we made our way toward our lunch reservation, bustling through the glow of the Knicks recent championship win. The city was a vibe and we were living for it. We also were on a mission for finding possible Father's Day gifts and being that 2 out of the three Hubs was into anime, I suggested making a stop here. Not only don't have great stuff for the manga/anime mega fans, it's also a pretty cool book store. One like back in the olden days. Check out was quick and easy and we really did enjoy just looking at all the great stuff. Can't say anything about the food because we saved our appetite for our lunch rez. But all in all, it was great to be back and to show off one of my spots in my old stomping grounds.

I visited two magic shops on my trip to NYC (the other is Don't Blink, you can check my review.) Of…read morethe two - if Don't Blink is your badass cool Uncle who has a garage full of magic, Tannens is a 101 year old magic shop with timeless history and credentials. In other words it's totally different and you can't compare the two. They are both worth a visit though I'd give the tiniest edge to Don't Blink since it is so darn friendly and chill there. So Tannens: incredible history and a great selection. Website is up to date and you can order online and pick up in store or have it shipped. Prices were normal but there's a first time 20% off coupon on the website if you sign up and it applied to my whole order. They have a few exclusives but the best is the book You are all Terrible. I didn't realize until I got back to my hotel that the author had autographed it - that's super cool!

Great magic store, they helped find a couple magic tricks I was looking for…read more They had lots of books and classic vintage lecture notes my favorite. Upstairs on 3 floor. They did try to sell more than I wanted to buy. But that is their job. Do magic that will encourage buyers desire. They are very helpful over all. Great selection. Many good deals on some items if you look.

Despite going to college in the area and going to Lincoln Center so much, I admit I had no idea…read morethere was a Julliard Store until I started hunting Inciardi machines. Staff here were super nice, especially when I wanted to keep hunting more prints and need more tokens. The store itself is really a treasure trove of souvenirs, musically inclined tokens, and other items that would make great gifts. I picked up a little Bob Ross finger puppet for my FIL - they collect the artist ones of the finger puppet collection. I think I saw more selection here than at most museum gift shops. I'm so glad I stumbled on this place by accident by hunting prints because I can see myself coming in for random gifts for people now.

Over the past year, it has become harder to find anything here beyond standard repertoire. I…read moreordered a Delius piano solo that took eight weeks to arrive, and communication with the store was painfully intermittent with me having to follow up constantly. In the end, it would have been faster to order it myself online. More recently, I tried to exchange a gift I received, a biography (not a musical score), that I already owned. I simply wanted to exchange the biography, which was clearly unread, for a different one that was actually more expensive. I was happy to pay the difference. I even had the physical receipt. Both were full-price books, not discounted items. The exchange was declined under their umbrella policy. I understand having a policy in place to protect publishers, but it would be clearer to simply state "All Sales Final on Printed Materials." Instead, the language references "copyrighted materials," which suggests there may be exceptions, when in practice there are not. I want to support a neighborhood brick and mortar music shop. But when selection is limited, flexibility is minimal, and communication is inconsistent, it becomes difficult to justify staying loyal. I am disappointed to say, that I will likely purchase my scores and books elsewhere going forward. At times, the store feels oriented more toward internal or institutional purchases than toward the musicians and readers who live in the neighborhood.

Yes, Kaskade's record label and it's just awesome! So much amazing talent coming out of here…read more In the business for over 10 years, this electronic music label is reppin some of the best in the industry right now: Kaskade, Deadmau5, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold, David Guetta, Wolfgang Gartner, Roger Sanchez, Above & Beyond, Steve Aoki, Armand Van Helden, Tommie Sunshine, Benny Benassi, The Bloody Beetroots and 4 Strings. I mean it's kind of ridiculous how much talent is on one label. And this is talent that makes you want to move your body... often! Def check them out if you are into house, techno, electronic and just like a good beat!

What a pretty bookstore! My friends and I were walking down the street and then our eyes got pulled…read moreinto this store and we had to go in! The inside is thoughtfully laid out with well labeled sections. The selection of books was also pretty good and I was able to find some special editions I hadn't seen before, as well as some signed books. We talked to one of the employees and he was wonderful. I think one of the best things one can talk about with others is books and so it was just a pleasant time to be at the bookstore. There are also chairs here and there to rest and read a little~

Extremely disappointing…read more Pay no attention to their hours on the door or online, because they apparently close early. Security doesn't care if you know what you want, they will still kick you out .. at claimed business hours. They will also be extremely rude about it. Instead of locking the door they still kept the doors open, and assume I would know they decided to close early? I was excited to support a small business, but clearly they were not excited to support their customers. Myself and 2 other people were kicked out. I've been here multiple times, but this will [without a doubt] be my last visit.

This is a great little shop full of K-pop gifts! They don't have a wide selection of every K-pop…read moregroup, just the popular ones. However, of the merch they have it is abundant. It's not a big store size wise but they do pack a lot of punch. Service is kind and friendly, often times they can get busy due to the demand but they manage. Items are priced slightly above par, but that's pretty common when it comes to K-pop memorabilia.

Koryo Books is a Korean bookstore and K pop merchandise shop in Koreatown on 32nd Street, and it…read moreoccupies a small footprint that gets crowded quickly once a few people are inside at the same time. I walked into a store that is essentially one large room, and the density of product on display meant navigating it during a busy period required some patience, but the selection within that compact space was broader than the size suggested. The Korean literature section covers both Korean language and English language editions across a range of genres, which makes it genuinely useful for anyone studying the language or looking for titles that are difficult to find at general bookstores in the city. I saw children's books in Korean, well stocked. The K pop side of the store covers albums, photocards, posters, keychains, stickers, and merchandise across a wide range of artists, with BTS having a particularly strong presence historically alongside newer groups. Pricing runs higher than what I would pay ordering online or finding the same items at a larger retailer, which is the standard trade off for a specialty shop in Manhattan. Album prices in particular can be steep, though sale events bring them down to more competitive territory. Individual accessory items like stickers and bookmarks are priced at a premium relative to their size, so going in with a sense of what I am willing to spend helps avoid sticker shock at the register. The store is a reliable stop for anyone looking for Korean books or K pop merchandise in a physical retail setting in New York, with the caveat that the pricing and the crowd level are both factors worth knowing about before I go.