Category Archives: Japan

Anime & Me (Or Anime & I For All The Grammar Police Out There)

Anime. It’s one of those things, you either love it or you hate it, for the most part that is. Unlike the Philly Cheesteak place in Mechanicsburg, PA, where there is no middle ground; you either leave bursting at the … Continue reading

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Anomaly Appraisal: Tales from Earthsea

I read the announcement a few days ago over on Cartoon Brew but having bought the DVD back in 2008, it doesn’t matter that much to me. Having said that, I’d thought I’d post my thoughts on a movie that … Continue reading

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Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

A quick recap of my thoughts on Ponyo while they’re still fresh in the head. I was quite surprised by the film in that although I knew it would be of the “quiet” type of Miyazaki film, it was even … Continue reading

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Traditional Versus Digital: There IS a Common Ground

There are camps in both sides of the debate: traditional versus digital. Both are mostly right; each method has its advantages and disadvantages and it’s not something to be discussed here. The question is: can both be used together? Is … Continue reading

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Only in Japan; just for now [sigh]

As seen on Engadget SEGA’s E.M.A (Eternal Maiden Actualization) will become available in Autumn 2008 and besides the ability to kiss anyone who comes near, she can also pass out business cards. Which is great news because I can finally … Continue reading

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