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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Porno Graffitti: AX 2013 Press Conference Transcript

This is a full, translated transcript of the band Porno Graffitti’s press conference at Anime Expo 2013. Porno Graffitti, best known for doing songs for Bleach, Fullmetal…

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WataMote 7: Voices

Tomoko wins. Sort of. And we laugh.

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Otakon 2013: Chiaki Ishikawa Interview

We had the privilege of privately interviewing singer Chiaki Ishikawa at Otakon 2013. FInd out more about her time with Yuki Kajiura in See Saw, how she writes lyrics, and more!

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WataMote 6: Delusions of Grandeur

The saddest episode yet, because Tomoko doesn’t even realize it.

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Shinichiro Watanabe Fan Panel Liveblog: Space Dandy and More

Shinichiro Watanabe, the director of Cowboy Bebop, Kids on the Slope, and Samurai Champloo, held a hilarious and consequential fan panel at Otakon 2003. He also announced details about his upcoming comedy, Space Dandy. Find out everything here!

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WataMote 5: Personae

The fifth episode of Watamote is calmer, perhaps, than the last one, but no less sad in some ways, as Tomoko constantly tries to be someone else.

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