Category: Otaku

I was kind of staying away from posters in my Japan place because a) I wasn’t sure if the walls could handle it, and b) too much work. However, having just gotten my hands on the old December 2008 issue of Megami (with poster) I couldn’t help myself. It...

First, let us open with a story told in pictures along with some not-very-witty commentary. It took me longer than I thought it would to get there. Not too long, but longer than expected. Resulted in me arriving 30 minutes late, but I knew I was running late right...

Monday, May 4th. 11:30. First day of Golden Week. Generally establishments are closed during this series of holidays, so as a precaution I ring up SHAFT’s “Filming and Digital Division.” After just one ring, a man answers. “Yes, this is SHAFT.” His voice is heavy with fatigue–as if he...

Guy: Yeah, I like Nanoha. Fate is my favourite character. Me: Oh, I have a friend who really likes Fate as well. Guy: She’s really cute. I… bought her dakimakura. Me: You like dakimakura too?? Guy: You like them??? NAKAMA!! We then shook hands....

Freshman week. Lots of people. Can’t see a thing. Crowded. This scene is right out of Genshiken. None of these clubs look interesting. I’m searching desperately the one. I turn right and see… The Strongest Fairy. This can be no other club but… The Sophia University Comics Society!!...

Akihabara is not a paradise. It is not a wonderland. It is not heaven. Akihabara is rape. Even now, the events that transpired between 13:00 and 20:00 are fuzzy at best. At some point I bought a bunch of shit, and at another point I noticed I was down...

My head hurts. Ever since I’ve gotten to Japan, the misguided and borderline retarded cries of English language anime fandom have driven me crazy. I need to let off some steam. In an attempt to clear my head, I take a walk. Even though I’ve been in Japan for...

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...

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...

What follows is a list of items I intend to buy in Japan come hell or high water. I will most certainly buy a lot more things, but these are top priority. The Rest Of Chocotto Sister: Despite the misguided cries of naysayers, the Chocotto Sister anime is a...