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

As the End Nears: The Surprising Quality of Toradora

For me, this formulaic-and-yet-better comedy has been the surprise of the season: a surprise at how much genre conventions need not get too much in…

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Posted in Anime Reviews Face Off Review

Face Off: Ray and Mike Battle Over ‘Mouryou no Hako’

Ray: [Mouryou no Hako is] too slow paced and by the 10 minute mark I got bored. No, it’s not yaoi, I get that, but…

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Posted in Face Off Review Podcasts

Audio Face Off: Ray and Mike Sound Off on Detroit Metal City

[display_podcast] Here’s a little experiment–an audio version of one of our now-regular feature, the Face Off. Here, we have a rambling conversation about the recently…

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Posted in Anime Diet Radio Podcasts

Anime Diet Radio Episode 27 – The Long Fall Haul

[display_podcast] After a long, long break–this is the 27th episode of Anime Diet Radio. Which was recorded a month ago, as you’ll quickly tell when…

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Posted in Video Games

First Look Fair: Eternal Sonata

My, my…my first real article in a month, and it’s a game review of all things. This isn’t just any game, though–it’s a very anime-ish…

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Face Off: Ray and Mike Heap Praise on Kurozuka

Ray: I can’t seem to remember a Madhouse production that I didn’t like. And Kurozuka is the surprise hit of the season for me. It’s…

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