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.
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First Look Fair – Eden of the East

 gendomike  April 12, 2009  8 Comments on First Look Fair – Eden of the East

You know a show is special when it nails the look of DC winter weather, cold.

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Spring 2009 Roundup 1: Hayate no Gotoku!!, Natsu no Arashi!, K-ON

 gendomike  April 8, 2009  13 Comments on Spring 2009 Roundup 1: Hayate no Gotoku!!, Natsu no Arashi!, K-ON

Looking at the twit- and blogosphere these days, it looks like I’m late to this new season party. But let’s get started with a few…

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I Knew I Was Right to Compare Toradora and Karekano

 gendomike  March 29, 2009  5 Comments on I Knew I Was Right to Compare Toradora and Karekano

As evidenced in this wonderful (though still incomplete) video: That it really, really fits proves my point. Though I still think Kare Kano is ultimately…

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Review: Toradora! (85%)

 gendomike  March 27, 2009  19 Comments on Review: Toradora! (8519)

Animation: 85% Acting: 90% Music/Sound: 80% Story: 88% Overall: 85% See explanation of scores. Toradora is the standard-setter anime about high school shounen romance. It…

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Face Off: Mike, Ray, and Mori Meta-tate on Anime and Art

 gendomike  March 25, 2009  11 Comments on Face Off: Mike, Ray, and Mori Meta-tate on Anime and Art

Yes, moritheil has become a discussion partner in this revival of our Face Off feature! Please enjoy this rather meta-level discussion about whether anime can…

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Anime Diet Radio Episode 33 – Tuneless

 gendomike  March 20, 2009  9 Comments on Anime Diet Radio Episode 33 – Tuneless

[display_podcast] EDIT: Counters fixed. This late episode, recorded a while back, may be tuneless–as might be expected when seiyuus since punk rock songs–but it is…

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