The postman cometh . . .

. . . bearing gifts!
It’ll probably be more of the same from Kanon Volumes 3 and 4 (in terms of content/features, that is), so expect the LE version of Lucky Star Volume 1 to be reviewed first.
Incidentally, now that I’ve upgraded my photographic armament to a Sony DSC T-300, I plan to start doing what [...]

Anime Matsuri in Manila

Back from my HK-Macau holiday – but we’ll save the travel stories for future posts. Right now, I have some news that Manila-based otaku will probably find more interesting than an extended essay on Portuguese colonial architecture and Lord Stow’s egg tarts.
As part of this year’s Eiga Sai – an annual event showcasing the [...]

The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist 2

I’m off to HK tomorrow and I won’t be back for a week, so here’s a parting gift of artbook eye candy to tide you over.
Today the spotlight falls on The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist 2, featuring the work of well-known mangaka Arakawa Hiromu.

Flights of fancy

I’m jetting off to Hong Kong and Macau this weekend for a bit of much-needed R&R. Directions to good bookshops, camera stores and otaku hotspots in either city are much appreciated.

I want one

If you’re in Akiba, head on over to AsoBit City and fritter away your life savings on the complete Lucky Star DVD series (the Japanese release, not the U.S. version). You’ll get a very special treat in return: a phone card depicting the four lovely ladies from Saitama (plus everyone’s favourite she-devil) in [...]

Summer shopping list

Time to blow past yesterday’s emo moment and go through my latest batch of shelf stuffers.

Retaking control

In the last several years, I have forged ahead without any regard, just to touch what I cannot reach. . . . Without understanding the sources from which this menacing thought surged forth, I continued working. When I at last noticed, my heart had already become hard from the gradual loss of its [...]