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Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- (2017)
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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
Thoughts on Anime Panels in 2017
Home from Anime Boston and breathing a sigh of relief that my panels went off mostly successfully I found myself reflecting on why I do panels at Anime conventions.…
Thoughts on Anime Panels in 2017
Home from Anime Boston and breathing a sigh of relief that my panels went off mostly successfully I found myself reflecting on why I do panels at Anime conventions.…
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…
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…
Ghost in the Shell (2017) Live Action Movie Review
It was inevitable that we would eventually find ourselves here. After spending months delving deeply into the voluminous Ghost in the Shell…
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…
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…
Acen 2017
We’re back for a special episode, rounding up Acen 2017 with my friends Kenny (@Minoru79), Kyle (@ANewtypeCentury),...
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #656) 2017 Year in Review
Shownotes :: (show 656) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With 2017 Year in Review, recorded live December 23rdth, 2017. This…
40 Seasons in 40 Weeks – Summer 2017
On the whole I don’t think 2017 was much of a great year for anime. There were relatively few stand out anime that still get talked about even…
40 Seasons in 40 Weeks – Spring 2017
Anime fandom definitely has its debates and sides to choose from. You could enter the great sub vs dub wars, or the morality of pirating, or whether moe…
40 Seasons in 40 Weeks – Fall 2017
When anime first started having full digitally animated series around the turn of the century, a lot of the early examples were kinda awful. There’s a reason why…
A Year in Review: Anime Edition 2017
This past year was filled with positive experiences. I have kept up to date with the newly released anime and viewed a couple from past years. Overall, I…
The State of Anime Fandom in the UK - Minamicon 23 (2017)
Continuing my updates of panels and talks that I've run in the past few years is "The State of Anime Fandom in the UK", a panel I ran…
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…
Seeing the World in Color
Today’s guest post is from a longtime friend of the blog, Micah. A former anime blogger for Otaku Collision, Micah is an aspiring writer from Tennessee who has…
The Strongest Girl in the World
On the Takahata-Miyazaki-Kotabe version of 'Pippi.'
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…
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[Side B] Fall 2017 – Week 3 in Review
I finally re-hooked up my streaming server at home, as well as my pre-amp setup connected to my headphone and box speaker setup… and it’s beautiful. I swear,…
Children of the Whales, Girls' Last Tour, The Ancient Magus' Bride
Japanese Tasters for Schools (JTS) Sessions in 2017...
Japanese Tasters for Schools (JTS) Sessions in 2017 ...
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[Side A] Fall 2017 – Week 3 in Review
Ever since coming back from the United Kingdom, I’ve found myself busier than ever. It’s like I forgot I ever had a job in the first place, and…
#8 - "G.I.T.S. Gud" - A Look at Ghost in the Shell, 2017
This week, Bill returns with Andrew, Ryan, and special guest, Paige, to discuss Ghost in the Shell, both the anime classic and the 2017 Hollywood adaptation, to reach a…
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…
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…
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
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…
Summer 2017 roundup
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Konohana Kitan (2017)
Endlessly fluffy and wholesome —a shining example of the best the iyashikei genre has to offer.
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…
The Biggest Animation Event in the World
Plus: a Czech mini-masterpiece and global animation newsbits.
The best Go player in the world
I’ve recently covered Hikaru no Go series, so I feel it’s only fitting to introduce you the best Go player in our current era.
Tree in the Middle of the World
世界の真ん中の木 (Tree in the Middle of the World) is a lushly illustrated picture book written and drawn by Makiko Futaki, a former animator at Studio Ghibli. Originally published…
Around the World in 36 Characters
Plus: retro ads and global animation news.
Rejecting the letterboxed world in RahXephon
Way back at the end of December, when I started these posts, I said I would likely revisit the themes of RahXephon. Well here I am, one month…
The 2017 Dangerous Boys Love (BL) Manga
2016 was quite surreal as seemingly impossible things just got real. From the deaths of our cultural heroes to the figure skating anime we never realised we actually…
What in the World is a Final Fantasy XIV World Race?
Find out why this fan-made event has resulted in some of the most exciting moments in this Final Fantasy XIV and MMO history.
Where in the World is Ruri Dragon?
Where is Ruri Dragon? We don't really have the answer, but we do have hope. And that's gotta count for something. #ruridragon #shonenjump Credit to Reddit User Ancient_Breakfast_48…
IRA 032 | Iroduku: The World in Colors
IRA 032 | Iroduku: The World in Colors If you enjoyed the podcast, leave us a comment telling us what you think! If you have suggestions on anime…
Black Clover, Domestic Girlfriend, One Piece, The Promised Neverland
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
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Top Movies of 2017
Baseball is back! Pitchers and catchers have reported, Jake Odorizzi has moved from Tampa Bay to Minnesota,...
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
Winter 2017 – First Impressions
Ah, being asked by a cute girl to pretend to be her boyfriend! It’s the teenage experience we can all relate to surely! Boys are getting asked by…
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…
Top Anime of 2017
Andrew McCutchen was traded to the Giants while I was editing this podcast, so that was the...
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…