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Ali Baba 1/7 Scale Figure by empty Review

April 20, 2018September 10, 2014 by Anne

This is it, folks. I’ve finally fallen into the deep, money-swallowing hole that is scale figures. I don’t know whether I should be relieved that I lasted a whole year since I bought my first Nendoroid, or if I should be disappointed that I only managed to keep myself away from them for so long. Either way, I’m in it now, and there’s no better way to celebrate the occasion than with a review!

Japan Envy: Baskin Robbins Halloween Ice Cream + Mister Donut Orange Chocolate Series

April 18, 2015September 4, 2014 by Anne

Is it too early to start talking about Halloween? Never, I say, and apparently Japanese Baskin Robbins feels the same! Though their limited-run Halloween ice cream specials won’t be going on sale until September 26th, they’ve already unveiled the upcoming festive line of treats: The cat and ghost pictured above are my favorites, but you … Read moreJapan Envy: Baskin Robbins Halloween Ice Cream + Mister Donut Orange Chocolate Series

Announcing the Shmup Community Game-Along

April 18, 2015September 3, 2014 by Anne

Ah, September… When the seasons start to change and suddenly it feels like we’re rapidly hurdling towards the end of the year. Last month we celebrated a very classic, and still widely praised, game genre: the platformer. This month, however, it’s time to turn our attention toward a genre that hasn’t seen a whole lot … Read moreAnnouncing the Shmup Community Game-Along

Catch-Up Corner: Pondering the New 3DS and Funassyi

April 18, 2015August 31, 2014 by Anne

Just my luck – the one day I decide to go to bed at the ripe hour of 9 pm, Nintendo decides to hold a major Nintendo Direct! When I woke up the next morning, all the internet was abuzz with news of the New 3DS. I’m still trying to wrap my head around what … Read moreCatch-Up Corner: Pondering the New 3DS and Funassyi

Anne in Japan 2014: Artnia Square Enix Café

March 11, 2016August 28, 2014 by Anne

For an anime and video game nerds such as myself, there are a near limitless number of themed cafés waiting to be dined at in Japan. Since I usually visit Osaka when I do get the chance to go to the land of the rising sun, I’ve missed out on all of the exciting themed … Read moreAnne in Japan 2014: Artnia Square Enix Café

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!