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 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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Posted in Conventions San Diego Comic Con

Berserk Q&A Panel w/Eiko Tanaka Liveblog

Viz Media and Dark Horse Comics presents the CEO of Studio 4C, Eiko Tanaka, talking about the new Berserk anime film trilogy, the first of which premieres tonight for American audiences.

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