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MIKUCOLOR: Kei’s Hatsune Miku Illustration Works Review

April 20, 2018August 26, 2014 by Anne

I may be new to the world of Hatsune Miku art books, but Udon Entertainment certainly isn’t. In fact, MIKUCOLOR: Kei’s Hatsune Miku Illustration Works is the fifth release in the company’s Hatsune Miku art book series! What sets it apart from previews volumes, however, is the fact that MIKUCOLOR is exclusively dedicated to the works of official Vocaloid artist Kei, covering his illustration work for DVD jackets to magazine covers. It’s a great opportunity to see so much of Kei’s work all in one place, especially considering how difficult it is to source many of the products his work appears on outside of Japan!

When Marnie Was There Review

April 20, 2018August 12, 2014 by Anne

When I realized I would be in Japan while the latest Studio Ghibli film, When Marnie Was There (Omoide no Maanii), was in theaters, I was thrilled. The last time I saw a Ghibli film in Japan was Ponyo, which was gorgeously animated but ultimately a little disappointing for me, so I wanted to see if Ghibli could outdo some of their more recent mediocre affairs. While When Marnie Was There‘s premise of a young sick girl who goes out to the country and becomes friends with another, rather mysterious, girl didn’t seem all that enticing from a plot synopsis point of view, I went in hopeful that I would be getting another dose of Ghibli’s magic on the big screen, well before the film aired in the rest of the world.

Insert Coin Clothing Review

April 23, 2018July 10, 2014 by Anne

I don’t always wear gaming-themed clothing, but when I do, I like to do it in style! I kid, but when it comes to gaming threads, there’s a fine line between “wink nod” game references on trendy clothing and obnoxiously obvious tees that proclaim your love for all things nerdy for the world to see.

Apricotsushi Reviews: The Man of Tango

April 18, 2015June 12, 2014 by Anne

When I first saw the cover of Man of Tango, I was sure it had to be bara, or gei comi, a genre of manga distinct from boys’ love (hereafter BL) due to it usually targeting a gay male audience rather than women. The author, Tetuzoh Okadaya, however, is most definitely a woman, and more … Read moreApricotsushi Reviews: The Man of Tango

Apricotsushi Reviews: Little Witch Academia Blu-ray

April 18, 2015May 21, 2014 by Anne

Way back in August of last year, I wrote about an anime short called Little Witch Academia and how it brought back memories of some of my favorite magical girl series from my youth. With its gorgeous animation, great cast of female characters, and charming story, I immediately knew it was something I wanted to see … Read moreApricotsushi Reviews: Little Witch Academia Blu-ray

Plush Felyne Slipper Review

April 18, 2015January 9, 2014 by Anne

Today I’m going to try something a little different… A slipper review! But these aren’t just any slippers, of course, as they feature the very adorable kitty mascot of the Monster Hunter series, Felyne! I guarantee by the end of this post those soulless eyes will start freakingyou out (if they don’t already) I received these … Read morePlush Felyne Slipper Review

Wonderful World of Whipple: Crème Filled Creations Kit Review

April 18, 2015October 14, 2013 by Anne

Japan loves food. Not only does Japan love food, but it also has an unparalleled love for fake food, be it squishy keychains that look like loaves of bread or immaculately-designed plastic sushi featured in restaurant windows to entice in hungry passers-by. There’s something that’s always fascinated me by Japan’s obsession with creating so many … Read moreWonderful World of Whipple: Crème Filled Creations Kit Review