Author: gendomike

Michael lives in the Los Angeles area, and has been into anime since he saw Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1999. Some of his favorite shows include Full Metal Alchemist, Honey and Clover, and Welcome to the NHK!. Since 2003 he has gone to at least one anime convention every year. A public radio junkie, which naturally led to podcasting, he now holds a seminary degree and is looking to become Dr. Rev. Otaku Bible Man any day now. Michael can be reached at mike.huang@animediet.net. You can also find his Twitter account at @gendomike.
Posted in Anime Reviews

First Look Fair: Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet 1-3

Gargantia has “potential classic” written all over it, and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise like a mecha pilot from space against a bunch of low-tech pirates.

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Épater L’Otakusie! Meditations on Aku no Hana’s Aggressive “Ugliness”

Why is Aku no Hana so damn ugly? That you even think that way means you fell into their trap.

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Posted in Conventions Summit on Anime in North America

Summit on Anime in North America: Afternoon Session Liveblog

The Summit on Anime in North America (SANA) is a one day event in Denver where experts on the anime industry are gathering to talk…

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Summit on Anime in North America: Morning Session Liveblog

The Summit on Anime in North America (SANA) is a one day event in Denver where experts on the anime industry are gathering to talk…

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Posted in Anime LA Conventions Songs

Video: “Kokoro no Senritsu” (Tari Tari ED 6), by Momotama—feat. gendomike

Watch Momotama’s excellent performance of the Tari Tari insert theme from Anime LA 2013—and guest pianist Gendomike nearly butcher it.

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Anime LA 2013: Tokyopop Panel

Here’s a liveblog from Tokyopop’s “Past, Present, and Future” panel at Anime LA 2013. TP is staging a comeback and has plans for the future.

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