Month: August 2012
Hirano Aya Concert: Review
Our correspondent and professional photographer Shizuka reviews—and shoots—Hirano Aya’s Otakon concert. Contains excellent photos with a link to even more!
Round the Sphere
Now that Otakon is behind us (-_-), it’s the triumphant return of Round the Sphere! I know, it’s nowhere as exciting or fun. Another year…
Otakon 2012: Interview with Kakihara Tetsuya
Monsieur LaMoe had a hand in listening to available audio clip, and translating word for word what was spoken by this Japanese seiyuu, so please enjoy, this transcription as Anime Diet heard it.
Audio Face Off: The Problems and Promise of Kokoro Connect
What Ray and I think about Kokoro Connect so far. A lively conversation about the strengths and weaknesses of this discussion-worthy drama.
Anime Expo 2012: Tatsuo Sato Interview
At long last—our private interview with Tatsuo Sato, which in many ways is really part 2 of the conversation that began with the press conference beforehand. Hear his thoughts on whether Madoka’s “Maru!” catchphrase was intentionally patterned off of Ranka’s “Kira!”, what films inspired him to go into visual arts, and more.
Bridging The Gap: The Trouble With Natsukashii
After putting some long delayed finishing touches on a Fujiko Mine post, it occurred to me that there is a bit of a disconnect between…