Posted in Anime Reviews

Mike’s Spring 2010 Roundup 1: Arakawa Under the Bridge, K-ON!!, Angel Beats, and Kaichou wa Maid-sama

It’s that time of the year again–time for Mike to bring out some quick first impressions about the new season. What in the world is…

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Posted in Audio Columns Songs Translation

Ode To Black Day

Black Day comes again… Feb. 14th is Valentine’s Day, Mar. 14th is White Day, and Apr. 14th is Black Day. My fellow Otaku, let’s celebrate…

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Posted in Top 10 Lists

AD Top 10 List #2: Top ELEVEN Fan Service Shows

Time for another Anime Diet Top Ten ELEVEN List! Because 11 is one louder than 10.

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Posted in Anime Reviews Editorials moe News

Wintermuted’s a “Filthy, Shameful Spring!” Peek

Okay, so its time to spend a few moments out of my usual musings about anime’s past, and take a peek at some of this…

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Posted in 日本語

Okama Day=Hideyoshi Day オカマの日=秀吉の日

This Easter, April 4th, is Okama Day in Japan. March 3rd is Girl’s Day, and May 5th is Boy’s Day. Thus, in between April 4th…

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Posted in Anime Reviews

B Gata H Kei: the Fifteen Year Old Virgin

Is virginity a character flaw? Traditionally in Japan young girls were assumed to be maidens, to the point where the terms were at times used…

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