Desk Diary 2013/02
Lack of time to sit down and write means that its once again been ages since the last Desk Diary ^^; Been traveling a bit since we last spoke - went to New York for New York Comicon, Singapore for AFA,...
View ArticleRed Data Girl
RDG Red Data Girl [RDG レッドデータガール] is an upcoming anime adaption of Noriko Ogiwara's fantasy novel series. The series is being directed by Shinohara Toshiya [篠原俊哉] (Gunparade Orchestra, Black Butler)...
View ArticleSpace Battleship Yamato 2199
Space Battleship Yamato 2199 [宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199] is a remake of the original 'Space Battleship Yamato' TV series from 1974 using modern animation techniques and some storyline changes. The series is being...
View ArticleDoll Show Yokohama
The Doll Show is Japan's doll event that takes place several times a year throughout Japan. The show features various brands of dolls and accessories. The latest Doll Show was held in Yokohama Sanbo...
View ArticleDevil Survivor 2 Anime
Devil Survivor 2 the Animation [デビルサバイバー2] is an upcoming anime based on ATLUS's Nintendo DS game of the same name. The anime is being directed by Kishi Seiji [岸誠二] (Persona 4 The Animation, Carnival...
View ArticleValvrave the Liberator
Valvrave the Liberator [革命機ヴァルヴレイヴ] is an upcoming original anime directed by Matsuo Kou [松尾衡] (Rozen Maiden, Yozakura Quartet) with animation production by Sunrise [株式会社サンライズ] (Tiger & Bunny,...
View ArticleHentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko
Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko [変態王子と笑わない猫] is an upcoming light novel adaptation directed by Suzuki Youhei [鈴木洋平] (Toradora!, Little Busters!) with animation production by J.C. Staff (Little Busters!,...
View ArticleHataraku Maou-sama!
Hataraku Maou-sama! [はたらく魔王さま!] is an upcoming anime series based on Satoshi Wagahara's light novel series. The anime adaption will be directed by Hosada Naoto [細田直人] (Mirai Nikki, Koe de Oshigoto!)...
View ArticleDoll Show Yokohama Display Area
Following on fron the previous Doll Show Yokohama post, now we take a look at the dolls in the display area. At most doll related events, there is usually an area dedicated for parents to display their...
View ArticleGinga Kikoutai Majestic Prince
Ginga Kikoutai: Majestic Prince [銀河機攻隊 マジェスティックプリンス] is an upcoming original anime series directed by Motonaga Keitaro [元永慶太郎] (Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka, Jormungand) with animation production by...
View ArticleKarneval
Karneval [カーニヴァル] is an upcoming anime series based on Touya Mikanagi's manga series. The anime will be directed by Suganuma Eiji [菅沼栄治] (Kodomo no Jikan, Mashiroiro Symphony) with animation production...
View ArticleYuyushiki
Yuyushiki [ゆゆ式] is an upcoming 4-koma manga adaptation directed by Tomiyama Akari [富山あかり] (Code:Breaker, Eureka 7: Astral Ocean) with animation production by Kinema Citrus [キネマシトラス] (Code:Breaker,...
View ArticleDesk Diary 2013/02
Lack of time to sit down and write means that its once again been ages since the last Desk Diary ^^; Been traveling a bit since we last spoke - went to New York for New York Comicon, Singapore for AFA,...
View ArticleJiyugaoka in the Winter
Have I been bombarding you with a load of up n coming anime releases of late? If you feel that the answer is "you bet" then this is for you - a photo walk of the Jiyugaoka [自由が丘] neighbourhood in...
View ArticleCJ Night Bangkok
Photos from Culture Japan Night Bangkok which took place on January 12th 2013. Was my first time in Thailand and was absolutely delighted to discover that there were so many supporters of the Culture...
View ArticleMomo Velia Deviluke Figure
Momo Velia Deviluke [モモ・ベリア・デビルーク] is one of the main female characters in the original animated video (OAV) series To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness. She has short pink hair, purple eyes, and a devilish...
View ArticleMirai Suenaga Birthday
Tis March the 3rd which means that its not only a festive day in Japan called Hina Matsuri, but its also the birthday of our Mirai Suenaga! Folks out there who know Mirai well will know how old she is...
View ArticleHina Matsuri
The Hina Matsuri [雛祭り] is a festival that takes place on the 3rd of March to wish the healthy and prosperous growth of young girls. During this time, ornamental dolls called Hina Ningyo [雛人形] are...
View ArticleTokyo Pets
Do you keep pets? If so would that be a cat or dog? Maybe some beetles? or how about a pig? Spotted this fellow in our local shopping arcade the other day walking his very sweet pig.There is a poll...
View ArticleJapanese School Uniforms
One reason why I enjoy trooping is that I get to meet so many different people who I would not normally meet - have made so many friends in Tokyo just from meeting them in the streets ^^; On the way...
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