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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Mike on Mnemosyne 1 – There’s No Sex in Violence?

Oh yes there is. Yuri S&M, too! And zombies! Horrible inhumane experiments! A tough detective girl who shouldn’t be messed with. And all in a…

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Prog metal + anime = weird?

Wow. I’m late to this news item, I guess, but better late than never: one of my favorite (since 1995) bands, Dream Theater, hired Gonzo…

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Kimikiss Pure Rouge 16: Cracks

After watching the past few episodes, I think I figured out some of what makes this show so deliciously delightful to watch: the way it…

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Shigofumi 3 – A Reason to Die

Signed, Shot, and Delivered This now infamous episode doesn’t deserve its notoriety, or at least its censorship. (I’m curious as to what was modified, actually….

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Mike’s Winter 2008 Birthday Roundup: the Threes

Yes, dear readers–that’s your duty too! Because I don’t have time to write full entries tonight and because as of this posting, it’s also my…

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School Days OVA, Valentine Days: Inside Every Melodrama is a Comedy Waiting to Get Out

Can he really be saying that about Makoto? The final burial of this show is done expertly, and hilariously, by the makers of the anime…

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