24.10.2010 · Blog
Tokyo International Anime Fair in Akihabara
Well, the Tokyo Anime Fair Tokyo International Anime Fair has come and gone again. This time was the autumn addition, the "sister event" of...
09.09.2010 · Blog
K-On! Event in Akasaka
Coming towards the end of "K-On!" and honestly not a lot else has been on my mind. OK, so there are other great(er?) anime out there this...
24.07.2010 · Blog
Michael Arias, an American making anime
As part of the Summer Institute of Studies in Japanese Popular Culture, Temple University Japan Campus had a guest lecture by Michael Arias...
24.07.2010 · Features
Storywriter Sato Dai is frustrated with Japanese anime
Rips on the industry at academic conference
08.05.2010 · Reviews
'King of Thorn' film suffers from game-like delivery
Sci-fi survival drama develops in lurches
05.05.2010 · Reviews
'Trigun: Badlands Rumble' is just like old times
The wild west sci-fi thriller doesn't disappoint
24.04.2010 · Blog
Akihabara Gundam Cafe & Bar Opens Tomorrow!
Look out Starbucks the grand opening of the Akihabara Gundam Cafe and Bar starts tomorrow at 8:30am. I've lived here long enough to never...
22.04.2010 · Blog
Haruhi gum!
Lotte's new ACUO gum ad campaign features the girls of "Suzumiya Haruhi." Naturally, I snapped a picture of the sign on the train. I...
20.04.2010 · Blog
Carl Macek (1)
For my generation Robotech would be a pivotal televised animated series that would contribute greatly to the formation and foundation of...
18.04.2010 · Reviews
'Time of Eve' is a deeply moving film
Considering our relationships with technology
09.04.2010 · Blog
Shrine to the girls of anime
Also in Nagoya. Advertising for a pachinko parlor, but still beautiful!
28.03.2010 · Blog
Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010
The Tokyo International Anime Fair has come and gone again. We go each year, and noted a general shrinking phenomenon. The opening...
09.03.2010 · Blog
AKIRA: Kaneda's Bike Model - Pictures
Amiami blog posts first pictures of Kaneda's infamous red motorcycle scale model, made by Project BM!, stated for release by the end of March 2010.
07.03.2010 · Blog
Yamakan as 'girls anime'
I have a few issues with this issue of "Spoon," a women's magazine that ran a special on "Women's Anime 2010." It is mostly about "Eden of...
02.03.2010 · Blog
One Piece ad is a disgrace
I love the manga "One Piece," and I love the cheap and stylish clothes at Uniqlo. But this ad is just plain unfortunate. Maybe it's the...
16.02.2010 · Reviews
'Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya' near perfect film
Movie a bold conclusion, Nagato fans rejoice!
07.02.2010 · Features
Temple University Japan offers program in popular culture
Roland Kelts teaching anime, Patrick W. Galbraith manga
04.12.2009 · Reviews
Eden of the East movie is a shojo spectacular
All hail the king, Takizawa Akira!
