Hotel X
Words can’t describe the feelings I had when the Sophia greeters were there upon our arrival. After a meet and greet we were summarily sent off to a nearby hotel to stay in before being taken to our permanent lodgings tomorrow (more like today, as I’m writing this at...
The Plane
My 11:10 flight took off at 17:30—some mechanical issue. It forced us from one plane to another—both which are identical; except for the at-seat entertainment system doesn’t work. No biggie, but I have no control over the reading light. The flight is now set to arrive at New Tokyo...
Comic Update: ビギニング
Original Post I hate doing “plot” comics, but I need to establish them going to Japan somehow. There is however a real joke, but it’s not entirely obvious from the strip itself. The joke is that the DVD that Rets is holding is the first season of Gossip Girl....
Perhaps there is controversy
Here’s the short version: There’s a Star Wars artbook set to come out soon which will feature the work of a variety of international artists. One of the artists representing Neo Tokyo is none other Nishimata Aoi–famed doujin-ka, erotic game illustrator, and–as of late–food-packaging artist. This has set off...
moé loli and shota figure
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Anime Blogs
One of my resolutions for 2009 was to make an honest attempt at not being negative about every single thing–it’s not good for me, and it’s not good for the people around me. Whether or not I’ve been successful is your call, but one thing I’ve been completely not...
Books by Matt Alt and Yoda Hiroko! Hello, Please! Very Helpful Super Kawaii Characters from Japan and Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide
I don’t remember when, but at one point when I was reading Matt Alt’s blog, I noticed that I hadn’t read any of the man’s books! I quickly rectified this by breaking out my old dusty copy of Hello, Please! that I’ve had lying about since the Christmas of...
Spring 2009 Picks, or TV CARTOONS I WILL WATCH IN JAPAN
I can’t believe it’s almost April! In addition to me being flown off to Japan in just seven days, a bunch of Japanese TV CARTOONS are set to air as well. As is typical with the spring season, there’s a lot of stuff to choose from, but surprisingly I...
Comic Update: I used up all my money trying to please you and I want it back
Original Post I’m still changing around styles to see what works. I know I was sticking with one way for a few weeks, but I’ve grown a bit tired of it. I’ve also redesigned Tina’s hair a bit so it actually makes sense–at first it looked the same at...
Look out! It’s the Bakemonogatari trailer!
As a fan of director Shinbo Akiyuki and studio SHAFT, I tend to look forward to programs they’re slated to produce with some degree of excitement. However, I’ve grown a little disheartened with the combo as of late–ever since Tsukuyomi -MOON PHASE- this dynamic duo has done nothing but...