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

Clannad 9–Did I Cry?

No. But that doesn’t stop this from being the most heartfelt, genuine, and overall best Key plotline ever. Here’s why.

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Myself; Yourself 9–Oh, all right, you’re forgiven

Previews and blog rumors aren’t so reliable after all. My fears about this episode were largely unfounded, though it has other sets of problems alongside…

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Champloo-loving MIT Prof Outdoes Us All

By writing a whole anime-influenced play! From the trusty Anime News Network: On Thursday, November 29, Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Dance Theater Ensemble will premiere…

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Posted in Pacific Media Expo

Exclusive: Yukana PMX Interview Transcript

Anime Diet is again proud to present an exclusive interview, this time with the voice actress Yukana. She’s well known for her role as CC…

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Myself; Yourself 8–Oh me, oh my, it’s drama trauma time

You know, I haven’t blogged about this show in a while, but I caught up over Thanksgiving weekend. And you know, after episodes 7 and…

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Interested in the manga biz? Live in the OC?

UC Irvine Extension has a course for you! From Anime News Network: Starting in January, the UC Irvine Extension program in California will be offering…

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