Author: moritheil
Objects in Japanese Pop Culture
The recent theft of costumes and props from an AKB48 set highlights an interesting behavioral pattern. Viewed in a harsh light, it might be seen…
First they came for the lolis
The whole principle is wrong; it’s like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can’t eat steak. – Robert Heinlein (commonly…
Great Artists Steal
Good artists copy; great artists steal. – Attributed to Pablo Picasso What is the difference between copying something and stealing it? To copy is to…
Mai Waifu
As spring approaches, Valentine’s Day is upon us, and even the most hardened anime otaku’s thoughts must turn to love. Though some resist this destiny,…
Let’s Bible One-Shot: The Moe of Christ
Suffering is moe. Crucified on the cross, Jesus Christ knew profound suffering. Therefore, Jesus Christ is profoundly moe. This, along with a few other propositions…
Crimzon Clover demo
YOTSUBANE, makers of danmaku game Crimzon Clover, offer a web demo. The demo was previously released at Comiket 77, and an earlier version was released…