Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!)

As @playstation_jp celebrates the @playstation 5’s fifth birthday and Shichi-go-san, I take a look at #kandamyōjin #神田明神 shrine in Akihabara and its deep links between modern technology and ancient Shinto spirituality: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

New info from a #sailormooncafe event in Tokyo suggests more volumes of the #allcolor digital version of #takeuchinaoko’s beloved magical girl manga might be launching in 2026. I break down what we know on #substack: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Today on #substack I’m reviewing #lastsamuraistanding and I LOVE! Much thanks to @netflixuk for screeners and interview time!! Check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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It’s time to talk about the Buddhist philosophies hidden in #exit8 @exit8_movie and how it’s changing Japanese cinematic adaptations of gaming IPs: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Today I’m looking into the rise of Indian animation with the announcement of the 2027 animation #baahubalitheepic #baahubalitheeternalwar on #substack: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Comic panel from the watchmen comic book series. A ghostly Dr Manhattan tries to reassemble himself in the military research base he was atomized in. A glowing circulatory system walks towards horrified workers in a kitchen. Caption reads "it's November 10th. There is a circulatory system walking through the kitchen..."

On this day, Dr. Manhatten first reappears after his atomized destruction in a lab accident. Happy November 10th to all who observe.

I take a look at episodes one and two of @appletv’s new TV series #pluribus on #substack: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Happy #godzilladay #ゴジラの日 everyone! With @toho_movie @godzilla_toho’s announcement of #godzillaminuszero I take a look at the future of Japan’s most beloved franchise: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Happy #godzilladay #ゴジラの日 everyone! With @toho_movie @godzilla_toho’s announcement of #godzillaminuszero I take a look at the future of Japan’s most beloved franchise: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Today in #substack I’m offering some specific advice for future games journalists including the press sites you need to bookmark: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Now I’m back from #mcmexpo @mcmcomiccon it’s time to share some hints and tips and lessons learned as a freelance journalist at the event in the lasted instalment of #SoYouWantToBeAJournalist series: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

On my newest Substack, The Sacred Frame, I review the Netflix animation Kurukshektra: open.substack.com/pub/sacredfr...

'The Fall of the House of Usher' (2023): Review The fall of a dynasty in Mike Flanagan's darkest show yet...

As we go into spooky season I wanna talk about @flanaganfilm’s amazing #thefallofthehouseofusher: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Now that I’m a good twenty hours into #ghostofyotei its time to talk about the legacy of Sakai Jin after #ghostoftsushima and how @suckerpunchprod honoured a fallen hero: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Today on #substack I’m sharing what happens when a gig ends. Read it here as part of my on-going series of practical journalism essays: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

I’ve finally had time to sit down and mull over my initial thoughts on #ghostofyōtei by @suckerpunchprod and I’m falling in love with the game as I go: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

I just don’t up and I don’t work for @cbrofficialpage anymore apparently. I don’t know why outside of restructuring but I can guess. I’m going to take a few days to rest because I am *tired* and then refocus. If anyone needs a freelance writer I’d love to chat.

I’ve been stealing hours to try and focus on #echocode, the sequel to #hexagon, my sci fi novel about the biologicals a coded intelligence named Kalafia loves. My plan is to submit them as a duology and this has made Echo Code fun to write again. I miss have fun just finding the plot.

It’s time for a bit of self promotion as I introduce my new monthly #bylinesandbookmarks on #substack where I found up all the things I’ve had published: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

My latest article on Japan-set horror is up at @animenewsnetwork just in time for spooky season #silenthillf #fatalframecrimsonbutterfly @konami @konamiuk @koeitecmoeurope @koeitecmous: www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025...

Looking forward to watching #kurushetra later for my new religion #substack #thesacredframe next week open.substack.com/pub/sacredfr...

Because the universe cannot give me a break: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

I’m continuing to delve into the lore of #silenthillf on my #thegamingloristsubstack and today I’m talking about the Sacred Sword and tsukumogami: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

I’m looking forward to returning to Minakami Village next year with #projectzerocrimsonbutterfly remake from @koeitecmoeurope both as a fan and a lorist. #tgs brought some new details too: : open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

And #alienearth was going so well. Here’s my addendum review of Season One after the final two episodes: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

FREE LIFE FANTASY ONLINE: IMMORTAL PRINCESS (MANGA) Vol. 11

Lose yourself in a new world of ghoulish adventure in this fantasy gaming tale—original light novels also from Seven Seas!

Out today in print/digital! See RETAILERS section:
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/free-l...

My #silenthillf lore guides are online and more are coming. Go here to read them: ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com/t/silent-hil...

The Gaming Lorist | Asha Bardon, MA | Substack A Substack devoted to breaking down videogame lore! Click to read The Gaming Lorist, by Asha Bardon, MA, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago.

I’ve got a load of #silenthillf lore articles going live at 9am GMT on Friday so if you have questions you’ll find all the answers here: ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com/t/silent-hil... Eventually I’ll be collecting them in a lore book: Foxes and Fog: The Lore of Sulent Hill f Explained!!!!