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

The Last First Look Fair: Himitsu, Toshokan Sensou, and Real Drive

I know, it’s halfway through the season already–but one more very late set of first impressions, shall we? (This is what happens when you have…

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Kaiba 4 – The Little Prince(ss)?

I was trying to figure out why, with this episode in particular, this series felt strangely familiar. That’s when it hit me: structurally, Kaiba is…

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Posted in Art and Soul Audio Columns Podcasts

Art and Soul 4: Anglican Vampires, Oh My!

[display_podcast] The anime, religion, and ethics audio column returns after a long hiatus! This time, I’ll be tackling the burning question: why is the Hellsing…

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Posted in Announcements

Commenters, Please Note: Recaptcha Installed

As we have been suffering from a bit of a spam problem lately–one that Akismet has been starting to crack under a little–I have, like…

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Kaiba 3 – In Memoriam

This astonishingly affecting and effectively told episode of Kaiba shows that the issue of memory and identity isn’t just something that tickles the intellect. It…

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Posted in Anime Diet Radio Podcasts

Anime Diet Radio Episode 20: 20th Century Fox Spirits

[display_podcast] Note: the above does not constitute an endorsement of Kanokon as a good show. And here we are, at the big 20 for Anime…

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