The Childhood Friendzone
A Valentine’s Day meditation for those left behind, in anime and perhaps in life: the childhood friend. Examples from Ano Natsu de Matteru and Onegai Teacher, as well as from Mike’s own sorry childhood history with women.
Compensated Dating in the USA
As part of a series on getting by with little money, Business Insider ran an article detailing how a Manhattan twenty-something uses dating website Match.com…
St. Valentine’s Day, Capitalist Dog conspiracy!
Why didn’t I receive any chocolate? Because it’s all Capitalist Dog’s fault!
Day of Rabbu or not… Recorder to Randoseru
Clearly half of the world has already celebrated this commercial holiday already, but here on the East Coast it is still a couple of hours…
Anime USA 2011: Maid Cafe and Host Club (Part 2 of 3)
Guest correspondent Shizuka’s second report about Anime USA in Arlington, VA from late last year. This one is about the strikingly authentic maid cafe and host club events, with some really great pictures!
Bridging The Gap: Crossing The Stream Rubicon
It’s an amazing thing, to be able to watch such a subculture-centric form of entertainment like anime at the instant click of a mouse. It’s…