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Acen 2017
We’re back for a special episode, rounding up Acen 2017 with my friends Kenny (@Minoru79), Kyle (@ANewtypeCentury), and Patz (@PatzPrime). No show notes this time, just us shooting…
Otakon 2017
We’re a while out from Otakon, but we’re still gonna podcast about it! I brought fellow podcasting...
Otakon 2017
We’re a while out from Otakon, but we’re still gonna podcast about it! I brought fellow podcasting cohorts Chris (@gokuffy) and Helen (@WanderinDreamr) to cover Otakon 2017 in…
OSMcast! Anime Weekend Atlanta 2017 10-9-2017
Wait wait wait what 2 updates in a row is this 2017 or what geez SO ANYROAD yes the OSMcast is BACK yet again for a classic late…
Summer 2017 roundup
Or “it’s halfway through the new season and I still can’t think of much to say about these shows.” …
Spring 2017 Conclusion
I wish I could say this blog wasn’t dead, but working life has left me a dried husk of a man I used to be and I struggle…
Christmas Card 2017
WARNING: AS A PRESENT TO OURSELVES THIS EPISODE IS ONLY MINIMALLY EDITED Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Merry Mega Christmas and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all of our…
Konohana Kitan (2017)
Endlessly fluffy and wholesome —a shining example of the best the iyashikei genre has to offer.
Updates for 2017
As you might be able to tell I have let the maintenance of this site slide this year. So much for my new year's resolution in January. Anyway..…
The Japan Blog List - Japan related blogs which are written in English
Summer 2017 Conclusion
It’s been pretty dead here, but I can at least be bothered to fart out a season conclusion post. My career is closing in on its expiration date…
Spring 2017 Conclusion
I wish I could say this blog wasn’t dead, but working life has left me a dried husk of a man I used to be and I struggle…
Mukoku (2017) review
Kumakiri offers a fresh breath in the Japanese sports genre by focusing on trauma, the ill-fitting of the subject within the societal Other, and the importance of forming…
MangaGamer Announces License of Steam Prison – Beyond the Steam at ACEN
Journey beyond the steam to a desert land of mystery and intrigue! Last night at Anime Central, MangaGamer announced their acquisition of HuneX’s sequel to Steam Prison, Steam Prison – Beyond…
Maser Patrol podcast episode 36: “Neon Reference Evangelion” at ACen 2018
I did a short panel presentation at Anime Central, running through some of the pop culture influences on the Evangelion TV franchise. Enjoy, and apologies in advance for…
Top Movies of 2017
Baseball is back! Pitchers and catchers have reported, Jake Odorizzi has moved from Tampa Bay to Minnesota,...
Top Movies of 2017
Baseball is back! Pitchers and catchers have reported, Jake Odorizzi has moved from Tampa Bay to Minnesota,...
Top Anime of 2017
Andrew McCutchen was traded to the Giants while I was editing this podcast, so that was the super exciting news for today. Perhaps the free agents will eventually…
Review: Our Happiness (2017)
Our Happiness 相声大电影之我要幸福 China, 2017, colour, 2.35:1, 92 mins. Director: Zhang Heluan 张鹤栾 [Zhang Luan 张栾]. Rating: 4/10. Confused comedy with a host of xiangsheng performers fails to…
Halmoni (Daniel Kim, 2017)
Documentarian Daniel Kim explores his family’s relationship to landscape and culture as Korean farmers in Argentina.
Review: The Door (2017)
The Door 完美有多美 China, 2017, colour/b&w, 2.35:1, 98 mins. Director: Liang Dong 梁栋. Rating: 7/10. Lightly comic, semi-fantasy about an average man faced with an alternate universe in…
Winter 2017 – Season Recap
If you’re wondering where I’ve been, I hibernated this last winter. Seriously. Great, and now that I’ve answered all your questions, let’s dive right…
Trickster, March Comes in Like a Lion, Gabriel DropOut, Little Witch Academia, Masamune-kun's Revenge
S4E10 - The Villainess (2017)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2017 South Korean film, The Villainess. We discuss the film's action, style, and the merits of its questionably…
Top Anime of 2017
Andrew McCutchen was traded to the Giants while I was editing this podcast, so that was the...
Top Five Anime 2017
Me in 2018. Sooooo I haven’t posted much this year. To those of you who are still checking my blog periodically, I can only say – thank you…
Top 5 Movies of 2017
Baseball is back! Pitchers and catchers have reported, Jake Odorizzi has moved from Tampa Bay to Minnesota, and Eric Hosmer has finally signed somewhere. Sorry San Diego. This…
#26 - Extra Life 2017 Announcement!
Jaan jumps on to let everyone know that he and Ryan will be participating in Extra Life this year. Extra Life is an international, 24 hour video game streaming…
Birds Without Names (2017) review
“Shiraishi is not only able to confront the spectator with the perverse side-effects of a patriarchal phallic societal Other – i.e. male opportunism, but also reveals, in an…
November 2017: Favorite Anime Characters
Although I have quite a few favorite anime characters, I only ever get around to writing one “Favorite Anime Character” post a year. My MAL character list can…
VG Pulse 283: E3 2017
This week on VG Pulse, we wrap up on our E3 recap! We go through the details of what was shown by Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and then…
Winter 2017 Season Mop-up
I’m way behind the times yet again as the Spring season has already started, but here’s a wrap-up of the past Winter.
Chaos;Child, Little Witch Academia, Masamune-kun's Revenge, Urara Meirochou, Akiba's Trip the Animation
Best of 2017: Part 1
I let something happen in 2017 that I swore I wouldn’t let happen—I got numb to all the horrible stuff that was happening in the world. And I…
Episode 497: Winter 2017 Previews
Welcome to the only previews show of the winter 2017 season, which should tell you that winter is not the time to be looking for interesting and new…
The Best Animation of 2017
In nearly the exact same mold as Sakugablog, and just as I did last year, I’ll be once again running through my favorite productions this year. My only…
2017 Anime Year in Review
2017 was like most years in anime: a lot of crap, some amusing but forgettable shows, some pretty good shows and a small number that seem like real…
Gabriel DropOut, Hozuki's Coolheadedness, Little Witch Academia, My Hero Academia, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Review: Mr. Zhu’s Summer (2017)
Mr. Zhu’s Summer 猪太狼的夏天 China, 2017, colour, 2.35:1, 87 mins. Director: Song Haolin 宋灏霖. Rating: 5/10. Light character study of a primary-school teacher with a chronic lack of…
VG Pulse E3 2017 Special
It’s that time of year again! E3 2017 is upon us! In this episode, Millennium, Kas, and I take the time to recap the press conferences of EA,…
Winter 2017 Season Mop-up
I’m way behind the times yet again as the Spring season has already started, but here’s a wrap-up of the past Winter.
Little Witch Academia, Masamune-kun's Revenge, Urara Meirochou, Akiba's Trip the Animation, Chaos;Child
Sechskies 20th Anniversary Concert 2017
I almost didn’t go to this one… what was I thinking? But I’m glad I did. Hearing them sing “Promised Destiny” and “Taichul” was all worth it.…
Winter 2017 Season Kick-Off!
Winter and I have always had a bit of a love-hate relationship.
My Anime Top Ten - 2017
I'm back, baby! Okay, I'm not really back, but now I no longer have an official "home" for my musings this is the time of year when my…
Matt’s Anime Expo 2017 Rundown
Ever since I was a kid I’ve loved anime. Since the days of Toonami on Cartoon Network my memories are of running home from school...
Spiraken Con Report: AnimeNYC 2017
In this con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv as they talk about their experiences at the first ever AnimeNYC that happened on Nov 17th…
Winter 2017 Anime : Premieres Ranked
My fingers are cold. Oh ya Winter anime premieres, let’s rank them.
November 2017: Favorite Anime Characters
Although I have quite a few favorite anime characters, I only ever get around to writing one “Favorite Anime Character” post a year. My MAL character list can…
Invitation to Tender 2016-2017...
Invitation to Tender 2016-2017 The Japan Foundat...
#12 - "Con-versations" - Animazement 2017!!!
Borderline sits down and chats about how Animazement 2017 went. For better, for worse, and everywhere in between. Special thanks to voice actor David Vincent for the show intro! https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDavidVincentFanpage/ Enjoy…
Episode 531: Fall 2017 Previews #4
Welcome to the obvious edit show, where Joseph had to fix a minor mistake he made by announcing the wrong episode number. Can you spot the edit? I…
Winter 2017 – First Impressions Pt. II
Sure, why wouldn’t you let a random high-school-student help you with a broken car? Surely, if a stranger tells you he can fix your car, you just let…
Noise ノイズ (2017) Dir: Yusaku Matsumoto
This is my V-Cinema review of Yusaku Matsumoto’s film “Noise” from back in 2017.
