Hello lovelies! It’s Saturday here in Australia, and I’ve just gotten back from seeing the new Hollywood reboot of Godzilla. Believe it or not, I’ve never actually seen a Godzilla movie (shock! horror!), but I am definitely familiar with the Godzilla mythos/legacy, and I must say I was really impressed with the film. It was … Read moreKitty Godzilla, Apricotsushi Samples: Pokésnacks, and a Giveaway!
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
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
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
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
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
Most of you are probably aware by now, but in case you’re not… I have a YouTube channel! I’ve always found it much easier to express myself in text versus standing up in front of people or, in this case, on camera, making starting a YouTube channel perhaps the scariest online endeavor I’ve undertaken yet. … Read moreChic Pixel YouTube Channel Update