Otaku Links: That special feeling
Perhaps it’s because today is Valentine’s Day, but I cannot get enough of the “special feeling” meme from Japan. Basically, a reporter interviewed a man about his favorite part about…
Fashion, Femininity, and Fascism, but Family Foremost: The Themes of Kill la Kill
You might remember my friend Grant from On watching Free! with straight men. While I’m finishing up the final revisions to my book, I’ve asked Grant to wax philosophical on his…
“Otaku” is not a dirty word
Social media has made me change my mind about a lot of things. It taught me that words I thought were harmless to say, like “lame” and “derp,” actually hurt…
Otaku Links: By the numbers
Where does anime originate? As a manga, game, or original concept? One redditor provided some sweet infographics to r/anime. Had a pretty in-depth conversation about the meaning of “otaku” on…
The Otaku Journalist is writing a book
Me being a journalist in late 2012, when I first began writing the book. I’ve got good news and bad new, and so I’ll just spit it out. My free…
Up close with Shin Musha Gundam
Like Gunpla? Click the image below to visit my new blog, Gunpla 101. If you don’t think Gunpla can be beautiful, you haven’t met Shin Musha. Gold chromed with bright…
Otaku Links: Let’s analyze it!
Looks like Montreal is going to become the first city in North America to open up a Tokyo-style cat café. Well, if they can fund it. (Crowdfunding page in French).…
When fans become influencers: an interview with Tom Stidman
Just how important are fans’ contributions to fandom? According to Katsucon, a 20-year-old DC area convention, they’re comparable to those of celebrities. On the convention’s Guests page, you’ll find anime…
How to get a geek internship by being yourself
Inventing at ThinkGeek. Animating at Valve. Translating at Funimation. Writing at IGN. If you’ve ever dreamed of getting a job working for a company with a lot of geek cred,…
Otaku Journalist’s best blogging resources
Nobody blogs at Otaku Journalist but me. But that doesn’t mean it’s a one woman show. My process is made infinitely easier by a variety of blogging resources I’ve found…