Author: gendomike

Michael "Gendomike" Huang is the co-founder and was the editor-in-chief of Anime Diet from 2006-2015. He lives in the Los Angeles area and works as a software engineer, though he also holds a divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Mike has been a fan of all things anime, manga, and games for over 25 years ever since he watched Evangelion on a fuzzy video shared by a friend. He continues to watch, read, and play today.
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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Posted in Anime Expo Conventions

Yuki Kajiura/FictionJunction Press Conference Transcript

Here’s our translation of the press conference with Yuki Kajiura and her vocal group, FictionJunction (Wakana, Keiko, Kaida, and Kaori). They talk about what the hardest OST was to compose, what energizes them, and where all that Latin comes from.

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Posted in Anime Reviews Reviews

Summer 2012 First Look Fair: Humanity Has Declined, Kokoro Connect, Tari Tari, Natsuyuki Rendezvous, Moyashimon Returns

Mike reviews the five shows he’s most likely to stick with this season: Humanity Has Declined, Kokoro Connect, Tari Tari, Natsuyuki Rendezvous, and Moyashimon Returns.

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Posted in San Diego Comic Con

Best/Worst Manga Panel Liveblog

Some prominent manga critics, including Deb Aoki, reveal their best/worst lists. The final liveblog for this year’s SDCC!

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Posted in Conventions San Diego Comic Con

Power Rangers Super Samurai Press Conference Liveblog

This is a little out of the ordinary for us, but it’s a golden opportunity. This is the English cast for the newest series, Power Rangers Super Samurai.

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Posted in Conventions San Diego Comic Con

Shonen Jump Alpha Panel Liveblog

A live transcript of the Shonen Jump Alpha panel, which includes special guests Yoshihisa Heishi (Shonen Jump’s editor-in-chief), Koji Yoshida (Death Note‘s editor), and Kengo Monji (Bakuman’s editor).

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