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 Podcasts

Audio Face Off – Humanity Has Declined (Jinrui wa Suitaishimashita)

Ray and gendomike go at each other over Jintai in the second audio face off of the season!

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Posted in Anime Reviews Editorials

Natsuyuki Rendezvous: Bodies and Souls in Transition

Or, a theology of bodies, souls, and cockblocking ghosts.

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Posted in Announcements Video Games

Introducing: Anime Diet Games

Anime Diet opens a dedicated gaming section. Riches, fame, and E3 press passes can only follow.

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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.

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Posted in Anime Expo Conventions

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.

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Posted in Anime Expo Conventions

Tatsuo Sato Press Conference Transcript

Tatsuo Sato gave the press one of the richest, most detailed looks into his thought process behind his recent shows Rin-ne no Lagrange and Moretsu Space Pirates as well as his classic Martian Successor Nadesico. This, and the private interview coming tomorrow, was my favorite experience at Anime Expo!

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