Anne

Also known as apricotsushi. Anne can be written with the kanji for apricot (杏), and sushi was the most quintessentially Japanese thing I could think of when I was 13, resulting in my goofy, albeit memorable, nickname.

XSEED is all for equal-opportunity ogling in Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed

When it comes to changes made or not made in game localizations, the most topical issue that comes to mind is Nintendo’s recent refusal to add the ability for Mii’s to have same-sex relationships in its upcoming release, Tomodachi Life. While Nintendo originally said there was no intent to make “social commentary” with the game (as … Read moreXSEED is all for equal-opportunity ogling in Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed

The Princess of Tennis Book Now Available for Preorder

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s really like working as a manga artist in Japan? Artist Jamie Lynn Lano had the extremely unique opportunity to work as an assistant on The Prince of Tennis and has recounted her experiences on her blog, Living Tall in Japan, and has decided to compile them into a book … Read moreThe Princess of Tennis Book Now Available for Preorder

10 Places I Have to Visit when I’m in Tokyo

It’s often said that one can either be a fan of Tokyo or Osaka, but not both. Well, I’m a certified Osaka girl, so while I’ve been to Japan numerous times, I’ve only actually been to Tokyo once for two days nearly 12 years ago. Blasphemy, I know! Luckily, I have the very unique opportunity to … Read more10 Places I Have to Visit when I’m in Tokyo

Japan Envy: Pokémon Trainer Red Nendoroid

There’s nothing like an out-of-blue announcement to really get the blood pumping, eh? I’d say that’s exactly what happened when Nintendo put up the shocking reveal trailer for the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire remakes, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the 3DS just the other day. Following that Pokémon announcement, a Japanese Twitter user tweeted a photo of a Pokémon … Read moreJapan Envy: Pokémon Trainer Red Nendoroid

Monster Hunter 10th Anniversary Community Game-Along Roundup

If you’ve been following my monthly Community Game-Alongs, you may remember that way back in March we celebrated Monster Hunter‘s 10th anniversary by playing all kinds of hunting games. There was a ton of multiplayer fun to be had, which was a first for the monthly game-alongs, and we saw lots of fun tweets from … Read moreMonster Hunter 10th Anniversary Community Game-Along Roundup

Cardcaptor Sakura is Back with Anime Collection and Nendoroid Releases

2014 is turning out to be an amazing year for fans of 90’s magical girl anime! While the new Sailor Moon anime debuting worldwide July 5th is already more than we asked for, NIS America had a surprise announcement that they will be releasing none other than a complete collection of the Cardcaptor Sakura anime on … Read moreCardcaptor Sakura is Back with Anime Collection and Nendoroid Releases

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