Fandom from the inside
Ever since I started this blog, I’ve been more comfortable covering other people’s fandoms. From gothic lolitas to Homestucks, the fact that these other communities dovetailed with my own interests…
Otaku Journalism one month later: lessons in self publishing
It’s been a little over a month since I released my first book, Otaku Journalism. For all I don’t talk about it, I still consider writing and then actually publishing…
Otaku Links: Here, have some fanservice
Anime is Dead posted a very thorough analysis of fanservice regarding female characters in anime. If you’ve ever wondered why some feminists have concerns about shows like Kill La Kill,…
Why I’ve finally decided to study Japanese
April has been a month of self improvement spurred on by anime. I’ve run three 5k races (and about 25 miles of training for them) at some of my fastest…
The anime piracy debate in one scene: Guest post by Charles Dunbar
Today I’m honored to share a guest post from longtime friend and inspiration Charles Dunbar. Charles is an academic who writes and speaks on anthropological topics in anime fandom. Like a…
Otaku Links: In case you’re not sick of talking about piracy
Remove a letter from the title of an anime. What is the show about now? R/anime plays this game to great effect. Some of my favorites: K-O!: High school girls…
My ridiculously simple anime piracy theory
We spend a lot of time talking about piracy in the aniblogging world—why it’s bad, why it’s justified, why people do it in the first place. But if you ask…
It’s ‘The Onion’ for anime! An interview with the editor of Anime Maru
At first glance, it looks like any other anime news blog. Standard WordPress layout, a subtle logo, and a lineup of anime industry news articles. But look a little closer…
Otaku Links: Spring (anime) is here!
This is how I usually find out which shows I want to watch each season: watch one episode of each. But for the spring 2014 season, I’m delegating the process.…
How fanfiction is making me a better writer
Now here’s a scary confession for a professional writer to make: I’m not all that confident in my creative writing skills. Journalistic writing is fine. I just do the research,…