Even when the world is on the verge of ending, the power of themed cafes cannot be stopped by the most cataclysmic events! If you are still struggling with the Septentrione attacks, then you can find refuge at the Pasela cafe...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Oh that greedy imouto! We're already approaching the end of OreImo 2's TV run, but in true "modern anime industry" fashion, there are to be several more episodes intended to round the story out at a sweet sixteen outings...
| Josh Tolentino |
We're all the way up to the ninth Suzumiya Haruhi novel in translation, and shockingly you can get the hardcover versions for little more than $10. If you've been meaning to bulk up on summer reading, why not give these ...
| Brad Rice |
It's time for another dose of sweet music from us to you! Unfortunately, poor Hiroko has caught a Cordyceps fungal infection and it's compelled her to finish The Last of Us as quickly as possible (we hear it's pretty go...
| Josh Tolentino |
After teaming up with ASOBISYSETM, J-POP Summit has gotten even more adorable, and it's all thanks to a fashion event that's invading San Francisco's Japantown! Their special attraction doesn't stop there, because they plan t...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
After keeping track of so many Viz related news, I think it's safe to say that I have become the Viz guy for J-tor. Continuing with my ongoing duty under my new unofficial title, I'm here to let you know that Viz is going to ...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
The live action adaptation of Yana Toboso's Black Butler manga continues to baffle me on multiple levels. The film takes place 130 years after the manga in 2020, a time when eastern and western cultures have melded together. ...
| Elliot Gay |
If you've been on the fence about the upcoming Captain Harlock movie, I'm betting that this hot new trailer is going to sell you on it. The upcoming remake of the Leiji Matsumoto classic from 1970 sports a record breaking 30...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Things have been quiet ever since The iDOLM@STER feature film was announced a while back. Details are still light, but at least we have a time frame for release. The movie is set to hit Japanese theaters at the end of 2013, i...
| Elliot Gay |
Love it or hate it, Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo certainly surprised a lot of folks. It also made a whole lot of money. Like any good money making property, Eva 3.0 merchandise has been hitting the market at a consisten...
| Elliot Gay |
Now that Obachaaan have kicked AKB48 out of the top spot as top idol group, there seems to be less and less reasons to like them. In all seriousness though, given the recent scandals, as well as top members Mariko Shinoda an...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
It's been a long ten years since the excellent Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne hit the PS2. When the Persona series blew up on the PS2, the chances of a new SMT game seemed to fade into the dark...
| Elliot Gay |
Forget everything you know about Idol music, Obachaaan are here to turn J-Pop on its head! Taking a cue from the ultra popular AKB48, 47 ripe old ladies from Osaka are here to get your Monday going. Sure, yesterday was Fathe...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
After what feels like years of writing about Compile Heart's Neptunia games, I'm actually in the process of playing one for a review. It feels like my entire career has come full circle or something. This Thursday marks the r...
| Elliot Gay |
One Piece Film Z is pretty spectacular. As far as One Piece films go, this one ranks very highly for me, especially due to its top notch action choreography and beautiful animation. As a bonus, the story is cool in the way i...
| Elliot Gay |
One of the things I love most about otaku culture is how quickly its most creative elements can jump on a fun bit of news. And there was little news that was more fun than the roster update for Nintendo's upcoming Super Smash...
| Josh Tolentino |
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there! And if you (or your dad, for that matter) happens to be a fan of father-and-daughter manga Yotsuba&!, Kotobukiya has a treat in store at their Akihabara branch. Anyone picking...
| Josh Tolentino |
To this day, the only Ultra show that I've seen is Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy, which was a nice film for anyone that wishes to get into Ultraman. Other than that, I was able to get my hands on Ultra Seven, w...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Mirei KiritaniBirthdate: December 16, 1989 Hometown: Chiba, JapanMeasurements: 76/56/84 cm Hiroko's still occupied with her trip, so I have decided to swipe Idol of the Week from her until she returns to her featur...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Hiroko's still occupied with that special event, so I have snatched the Daily Dose until she's able to find a stable connection. Before we kick the weekend off, let's check out Namie Amuro's latest music video that came out ...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Hankering for another dose of Ghost in the Shell and schlocky Microsoft Surface promos aren't enough to do the job? Bandai and Production IG have just the thing for you! How about eight full minutes of Ghost in the Shell Ari...
| Josh Tolentino |
Brad's still away on his trip, so he has appointed me with the responsibility of keeping Rock the Charts full. Things have gotten a bit interesting this week, as Arashi gets smacked out of first place by SMAP. Despite the sli...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Rejoice, fans of licensing acquisitions, for another one of those has happened! In a move that's sure to delight fans of the Monogatari franchise, Aniplex of America has announced their pickup of the latest two Monogata...
| Josh Tolentino |
Hiroko is busy with scoping out the latest tech in a faraway land, so I have dropped in unofficially to keep Daily Dose going. In this super duper late edition of Daily Dose, we are going to take a look at Silly-Go-Round by ...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Who would have thought that the Kickstarter craze would still be going strong after all this time? There have been plenty of rival services created, but they don't seem to be snuffing out the seemingly endless crowds of buddi...
| Chris Walden |
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