Rei Caldombra's Anime Blog

Here I primarily write reviews on anime and manga. I just want to share my detailed thoughts of things I feel passsionate about! I follow the seasonals so expect lots of that! My website where I post my writings: https://www.blogunderalog.com/ I Vtube on Youtube when I feel like it: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIP1-FcqJMZX1Y35MLUGsA Twitter: Rei Caldombra @ReiCaldombra

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Bocchi the Rock Chapter 94 Review - Car Trip

Bocchi the Rock Ch. 94 Review - Car Trip — Blog Under a Log

Being stuck in a car for hours is an uncomfortable experience

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This Monster Wants to Eat Me Review - An Ocean of Depressing Greatness — Blog Under a Log

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Review - An Ocean of Depressing Greatness — Blog Under a Log

Written by Rei Caldombra 1/7/26 Video: TBD

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Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 6 - Conclusions

Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 6 - Conclusions — Blog Under a Log

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Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 5 - Consumption and Sustainability

Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 5 - Consumption and Sustainability — Blog Under a Log

How can the free-to-play system have sustainable consumption?

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The Power of Passion - Tojima Wants to be a Kamen Rider

The Power of Passion - Tojima Wants to be a Kamen Rider — Blog Under a Log

This show embodies passion and is ridiculously fun. Even if you aren’t a Kamen Rider fan.

I absolutely adored this show! It was just so freaking fun and passionate. Really makes you feel good. I love these weird adult nerds. So excited to be getting more in January!

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Fall 2025 Anime Season Roundup

Fall 2025 Anime Season Roundup — Blog Under a Log

The time has come for wrapping up the last season of 2025!

Seasonal roundup review for Fall 2025 anime and what I plan to watch in 2026. This was a great season for what I watched.

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Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 4 - Simulating Consumer Spending

Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 4 - Simulating Consumer Spending — Blog Under a Log

What is the best way to monetize free to play games for maximum profit?

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Omori Manga Ch. 14 Review - Speedy Suffering

Omori Manga Ch. 14 Review - Speedy Suffering — Blog Under a Log

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Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 3 - The Pricing of Gacha Games

Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 3 - The Pricing of Gacha Games — Blog Under a Log

I look at how gacha games are monetized, and how the rolling system allows for a wider variety of consumers to spend money on the game.

Here's part 3 out of 6 of the series. With this one focusing on gacha systems, how they are priced and how that plays into consumer behavior.

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Kase-San and Morning Glories Anime OVA Review - Fleeting Flowers

Kase-San and Morning Glories Anime OVA Review - Fleeting Flowers — Blog Under a Log

The Kase-San anime OVA is a solid sweet shot of girls love romance in a flawed small package

Here's a review of the Kase-San and Morning Glories Anime OVA! This is a short and sweet romance that is great for fluffy romance enjoyers such as myself or girls love fans specifically, but is an adaptation with notable flaws that are hard not to nitpick.

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Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 2 - Innovation, Supply, and Demand

Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 2 - Innovation, Supply, and Demand — Blog Under a Log

I look at how businesses and consumers value and price the idea represented in a video game. Then I observe why video game companies would c

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Bocchi the Rock Chapter 92 + 93 Review - An Interview and Sleep Stress

Bocchi the Rock Ch. 92 + 93 Review - An Interview and Sleep Stress — Blog Under a Log

Bocchi and Ryo have to handle an interview and Nijika needs to fall asleep for their road trip

Another dual set of reviews. We have 2 super funny chapters here. But I wish Ryo got a moment to shine in 92. But 93 is one of my favorites.

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Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 1 - General History

Economic Analysis on Gacha Game Pricing - Part 1 - General History — Blog Under a Log

Historical context to the analysis on how video game companies design and monetize gacha games.

Here's something new and a bit different, a big research and analysis on the gacha game industry written by my friend Researcher Alex and edited by me. Please check it out if you're interested and stay tuned for the subsequent parts coming out weekly!

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Isopod Video Game Review - A Small Delightful Adventure

Isopod Video Game Review - A Small Delightful Adventure — Blog Under a Log

Isopod is a short and sweet indie game that I had a ton of fun playing

Isopod is a short and sweet indie game that is pure gaming fun. I wanna rep the indies when I can, so here's a review! It is not a perfect game, but the core gameplay and world is just so good.

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Omori Manga Ch. 13 Review - Broken Home

Omori Manga Ch. 13 Review - Broken Home — Blog Under a Log

This is another chapter that does a ton of work to uplift these characters and their experiences.

Another great chapter, with Aubrey yet again getting heart wrenching content about her that's super good but hurts 😭

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The Joy of Life in Motion - CITY the Animation Review and Analysis

The Joy of Life in Motion - CITY the Animation Review and Analysis — Blog Under a Log

CITY the animation is one of my favorite things I have watched.

City is honestly one of my favorite things ever. So here is an article of me gushing about it in all the ways that came to mind for me.

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Bocchi the Rock Chapter 91 Review - In Stores Now!

Bocchi the Rock Ch. 91 Review - In Stores Now! — Blog Under a Log

Kessoku Band sees their success firsthand as they go to a store to promote their album.