Month: October 2011
Dusty Disc Review: Kino no Tabi (Kino’s Journey)
In the first entry in the Dusty Disc Review series, Mike watches his DVDs of Kino no Tabi (Kino’s Journey), a memorable, if slightly uneven, example of symbolic and allegorical storytelling in anime.
Majikoi, Ishihara gekido!
O-inari-san! Yes, inari-zushi is a sushi wrapped in fried tofu. Because fried tofu is a favorite food of fox. And Inari is the grain goddess,…
Professor Layton Screening at NYCC
For Professor Layton fans in the United States, they are quite well aware that the second DS game, Professor Layton and the Last Spector released…
Speed Dating at New York Comic Con: A Firsthand Report
Guest correspondent Mary Yau took one for Anime Diet and experienced geek speed dating at New York Comic Con. This is her exclusive report.
Kimi To Boku, Phi Brain, Tamayura, ad nauseam
Kimo To Boku is really nauseating since I’ve figured Matsuoka Shun was actually a dude.
Dismal observations of New York Anime Festival 2011
I have reached a point where I simply can’t refer to New York Anime Festival as just that, when it has become merged into the…