Otaku Journalist at Sakura Matsuri 2012
When it comes to conventions, I try to never go to anything just once. It’s amazing how the vibe of an event can change in just one year. Case in…
Japanese TV opportunity for DC otaku
When I wrote An open letter to Asian people from a weeaboo, I wanted to apologize for my unprompted and enthusiastic interest in everything Japanese. However, I never considered they’d…
The Inside Story: Women and Magic
After my profile on Jackie Lee last week, both of us got a lot of feedback. When it was positive, it was fantastic because it affirmed that the Magic: The Gathering community…
Otaku Links: Venus Angelic, manga inception, and theft advice from thieves
1. Venus Angelic is a 15-year-old British teen who wants to look like a Japanese ball jointed doll. Her creepy-cute blog and YouTube videos blur the line between fandom and fetish.…
Today in Fandom: ‘Fake Geek Girls’ aren’t the problem
EDIT: On the advice of Susannah Breslin, I tweeted Tara Tiger Brown about the story. I may not agree with Brown’s article, but I just feel awful for her now.…
Boomslank t-shirt review
This probably isn’t the first time you’ve seen a review for Boomslank‘s otaku-catnip t-shirt line. Boomslank’s marketing tactics would make my SEO expert proud: 1) Pick a nonsense name that…
The hip hop stylings of Heero Yuy
When Richie Branson‘s email landed in my inbox, I had to read the subject line a couple times. And then, I had to tell my best friend, Andrew. “I’ve got…
The Art of Video Games in DC
When’s the last time you waited in line for an hour to get into a fine art museum? That’s how I, John, and a couple hundred other geeks spent Saturday…
What I’m Watching: Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou
Whether you call it “Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou,” the English “Daily Lives of High School Boys” or the simple, punny “Nichibros,” I think we can all agree that this show…
Why you don’t have your geek dream job
When I attended Animation on Display in Japantown, I finally got a chance to attend one of Steven Savage’s geek career panels. I went to Fans Without Their Dream Jobs.…