My schedule for Otakon 2012
With Gundam Unicorn at Otakon 2011. Thanks to its prominence, size, and proximity, Otakon is a staple in my annual convention circuit. In fact, this is the third year in…
Announcing my Otakon panel… and a survey for you!
After two weeks of being sick, it’s great to be able to come back with some good news: my panel has been accepted to Otakon! For nearly a year, I’ve…
What I’m Watching: Folktales from Japan
Happy Memorial Day, U.S. readers! It’s gorgeous out and I only had a half day at work, but I’m feeling so under the weather that all I’m doing is watching…
When is it unprofessional for a reporter to act like a fan?
If you want to picture what ROFLcon was like, just imagine Disneyland for memes. As a ROFLcon staffer said in the opening ceremony, one in every eight attendees was a…
Otaku, fangirls, and self definition
Do you own the words you use to define yourself? I define myself as an otaku. However, dozens of people have personally written to me to tell me I’m wrong.…
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.…