This Google Chrome ad about the Vocaloid sensation got me to thinking about my own experiences with and opinions on the software, music, and fandom. I don’t exactly remember my first encounter with Hatsune Miku, but I recall having been initially very enthusiastic about the practical application of the software. I learned about her very [...]
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This Google Chrome ad about the Vocaloid sensation got me to thinking about my own experiences with and opinions on the software, music, and fandom. I don’t exactly remember my first encounter with Hatsune Miku, but I recall having been initially very enthusiastic about the practical application of the software. I learned about her very [...]
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Because nerdom so much loves broad generalizations and being able to judge one another’s intelligence level based on simple measurements of whether or not a certain individual loves film/comic/games X, Redline is set to become the new standard by which all anime fans are defined. Love Redline? Then you, my friend, are a true hero [...]
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Because nerdom so much loves broad generalizations and being able to judge one another’s intelligence level based on simple measurements of whether or not a certain individual loves film/comic/games X, Redline is set to become the new standard by which all anime fans are defined. Love Redline? Then you, my friend, are a true hero [...]
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I Too Follow Akiyuki Shinbo   Back in May, Japanese ISP Biglobe posted a the results of a survey (ANN translation) asking the users what anime director they follow. The number one most-followed director was Akiyuki Shinbo with 1669 votes, followed closely by Yamakan with 1565 votes. Meanwhile, Tomino, Miyazaki, Anno, Kon, and Oshii fall [...]
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I Too Follow Akiyuki Shinbo   Back in May, Japanese ISP Biglobe posted a the results of a survey (ANN translation) asking the users what anime director they follow. The number one most-followed director was Akiyuki Shinbo with 1669 votes, followed closely by Yamakan with 1565 votes. Meanwhile, Tomino, Miyazaki, Anno, Kon, and Oshii fall [...]
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I’m sorry, but I love showing off my purchases and sweet deals so I’ll be posting my combined haul each month. At least, I will not be posting each time I return from a garage sale or get a package. I spent way too much money in May, and will be holding back significantly this [...]
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I’m sorry, but I love showing off my purchases and sweet deals so I’ll be posting my combined haul each month. At least, I will not be posting each time I return from a garage sale or get a package. I spent way too much money in May, and will be holding back significantly this [...]
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At the beginning of the Spring 2011 season, I was very enthusiastic about the latest Shounen Jump anime Toriko. Its character designs and manly protagonist are a welcome throwback to classic Shounen Jump, and its charm and hints of strong world building reminded me greatly of One Piece. Combining the love of food of a [...]
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At the beginning of the Spring 2011 season, I was very enthusiastic about the latest Shounen Jump anime Toriko. Its character designs and manly protagonist are a welcome throwback to classic Shounen Jump, and its charm and hints of strong world building reminded me greatly of One Piece. Combining the love of food of a [...]
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