Author: gendomike
Depth, Elitism, and Whether Anime Needs Any Justification (Part 1)
I am a latecomer to the ongoing and past debates about whether anime is “deep” and what the value of “elitism” is. But I always…
NPR on AMVs
Imagine my surprise yesterday morning as I was waking up to hear the words “Otakon,” “Haruhi Suzumiya,” and “anime music videos” coming from my public…
Baccano! First Impressions: The Invincibles
The first thought when I saw the opening credits: man, this looks like Chrno Crusade (with its early 20th century American setting). The second thought…
Halko Momoi Retracts?
Halko Momoi, who we talked about in our con wrapup podcast regarding the notorious treatment she received at AX 2007, has posted a thank-you which…
Taking Stock: How are We Doing?
The new logo is just the beginning: there are some changes underway for both the website and the podcast. But before we embark on the…
Mike’s “Real Life Sideswiped Me” Catchup Roundup
I may have been busy reading and grading homeworks last week, but I actually did watch some anime too. Here’s a roundup of everything I…