The show aired! Here’s the footage that went on NHK’s “The Netstar” over Japanese national TV:
It was a little weird being interviewed in my apartment, but I tried to go with the flow. First they wanted to film a band rehearsal in Boston, then a performance in LA, and this is what the producers decided [...]
According to Anime News Network, anime sales have dropped again this year in Japan. At least Japanese are still buying more anime than anything else. What about otaku here in the USA and abroad?
Quizzes by Quibblo.com
Found a fascinating piece about otaku music at Comiket, the world’s largest anime, manga and video game fan convention. Comiket is held twice a year in Tokyo, Japan and draws over half a million people. Check out the article here!
Who here has been to Japan?
Debu = Fat. Thanks to Felicia for this hilarious Japanese parody skit!
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This video was suggested to us from Dana for this week. This one goes out to all Power Rangers fan out there!
Dana writes: My sister’s friend introduced me to this skit. It was done by the Japanese version of SNL and it was supposed to be a once and done thing, but so many [...]
Posting this flier to help a friend. NYC area Jrock fans, this is for you!
What: Five American Asian rock bands in NYC for one night only!
When: Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 7 PM
Where: Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery Street, New York, NY
Article from the New York Times on the growth of animation in China. Many Japanese shows have outsourced production to China in the past, and now they are are starting to develop more original content.
How do LeetStreet Boys fans feel about anime created outside of Japan… Is anime anime regardless of who made it? [...]
Part 1 of our first guest article from B-Co — a guide of crazy and exotic snacks from Japan. B-Co is an artist with a sweet-tooth for Japanese candy. You can find her artwork on deviantART.
The first time I tried Japanese candy, was many many moons ago. I was on vacation in Disney World with [...]
We’ve had fans request us to do a live music video at some point, so we wanted to share new release by another “otaku” artist:
Do you have what it takes to be an otaku gourmet? Part 2 of our series about Japanese snack foods.
Tohato’s “Tyrant” Habenero Rings
