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Spotlighting on AnimeNEXT’s 2013 Fashion Segment

Spotlighting on AnimeNEXT’s 2013 Fashion Segment

Whenever I think about fashion shows, that song by Right Said Fred for I’m Too Sexy always starts to echo in my mind. The song might be a one hit wonder, but there was definitely a catwalk set up for the fashion show for Mint Neko and Baby, The Stars Shine Bright. Both designers are [...]

Chihayafuru 2 Episode 23: To See The Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

Chihayafuru 2 Episode 23: To See The Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

As if there was any doubt previously, I am definitely cosplaying Arata for Otakon. And now I know exactly what to say and the expression to say it with. This moment marks the birth of arata as a new word. It’s definition? Sexier than sexy. Usage: The word countach isn’t enough to do justice to [...]

OreGairu: goshin (self-defense) from 3D girls

OreGairu: goshin (self-defense) from 3D girls

A certain logic to shun 3D girls.

Aku No Hana : An Assessment Of The Impulse

Aku No Hana : An Assessment Of The Impulse

  And so with self-expulsion comes long-sought intention. Flirtation with the unfamiliar, and an attraction to all things id. What can be perceived as broken and dangerous to some, just might be liberation for others. Finally caught up with the misadventures of Takao & Nakamura when matters became abundantly transparent that the entire series has [...]

AnimeNEXT 2013′s Vertical Industry Panel

AnimeNEXT 2013′s Vertical Industry Panel

At AnimeNext this year, there were only two industry panels with Aniplex and Vertical. I was able to attend the manga industry panel. This is going to be a summary of what was presented at Anime NEXT. More importantly, there has been no new announcements, so Vertical presents a repeat of what was done at [...]

Aku no Hana: Episode 10

Aku no Hana: Episode 10

Sony Entertainment rocks E3, declared the winner by the Internet

Sony Entertainment rocks E3, declared the winner by the Internet

If the collective celebration/freakout in the anitwitosphere is to be believed, Sony won the hearts of online otakudom—and others—at tonight’s E3 press conference about the PS4. Here’s why.

Interview: Takahiro Omori (dir. Natsume Yuujinchou) and Yumi Sato

Interview: Takahiro Omori (dir. Natsume Yuujinchou) and Yumi Sato

We interviewed the director of Natsume Yuujinchou, Baccano!, and Durarara!! as well as the producer from studio Brains Base at Fanime 2013! Find out about some of the conflicts, challenges, and pitfalls of adapting manga to anime and some thoughts about Natsume in particular.

Chihayafuru 2 Episode 22: Long Last We Meet

Chihayafuru 2 Episode 22: Long Last We Meet

Fashion fades, only style remains the same. Coco’s infinite fashion wisdom in those words defined and continues to shape my wardrobe choices. Two weeks ago, as some of you know, Mike was invited to speak at the launch of Lacoste’s Tezuka collection. I can only hope that Chihayafuru will grow to a level of popularity [...]

Nerd Courting at Fanime 2013: The Power of an Insulated Imagination

Nerd Courting at Fanime 2013: The Power of an Insulated Imagination

Sarah went to court nerds. Or, at least, learn about how to do it, from Adam Cullen’s “Nerd Courting” panel at Fanime 2013!

Attack On Titan: Mikasa is shockingly beautifugly

Attack On Titan: Mikasa is shockingly beautifugly

Attack On Titan is the most gruesome anime I’ve ever seen, especially her six pack abs.

Fanime 2013: Then and Now

Fanime 2013: Then and Now

So the first time I attended Fanime was back in 2007. A lot of things have changed for this convention since then, one being how many people actually like anime enough to go to a convention like this, which makes it more fun and just a little more frustrating not to ragequit when you want [...]