Behind the scenes at Anime-Planet with Sothis
In late July, anime recommendation engine Anime-Planet got a shiny new makeover. But while the site looks glossily professional now, I know better. Its creator, Kim, known online as sothis,…
Shopping in Japantown
Just took what has become my near-yearly pilgrimage to San Francisco Japantown, one of my favorite places on Earth. Where else can I watch Yowamushi Pedal at a restaurant, photograph…
Otaku Links: Cross-country
Greetings from San Francisco! I showed up on Thursday for work, and I’m looking forward to spending my weekend rediscovering one of my favorite places on Earth—San Francisco Japantown. I’ve…
On being a fujoshi in public
Came across these photos of a girl who took a cardboard cutout of Rin from Free! to prom and I have mad respect for her. Look at this beautiful girl!…
I’m a professional anime localizer and erotic fiction editor! An interview with Narelle Battersby
I love social media because there’s never before been a time where I’d be likely to make a friend in Australia without actually going there. I met Narelle Battersby on…
Otaku Links: MIA
By the time you read this, I’m not even around. I’m at my friend Andrew’s house at Lake Anna. My normal routine consists of being alone on the internet, so once…
Otaku Journalism: Coming to a con near you
As usual, Kevin Bolk had perfect timing. On the final day of the Otaku Journalismsale, he let me know that the flyer designs were ready. Take a look below, but…
How to not be DashCon
I’m sure you’ve heard about DashCon, the Tumblr-themed fandom convention that became synonymous for “failure.” Between canceled guests, missing money, and “an extra hour in the ball pit,” DashCon has…
Otaku Links: Cause and effect
I’d been curious about these illustrations of cat-ear headphones. It turns out they are a real product, but the drawings came first before the artist’s friend engineered a prototype that turned the “ears” into…
Otaku Journalism on sale today!
Maybe it’s because the sun stays out so much longer, but I’m always more productive in the summer. It’s a great time to start acting on your goal to build…