I’ve always been a fan of NIS America for consistently bringing super niche Japanese titles to western audiences, but I’ll admit many of their recent titles, such as Mugen Souls and the Neptunia series, haven’t really appealed to me. For one reason or another, however, I’ve never quite kept up to date with what their Japanese … Read moreBattle Princess of Arcadia looks like a super cute, HD Odin Sphere
First, I should qualify that statement with the fact that not only did I participate in the phase four beta weekend, but I also put in some time during the early access period before today’s official launch, so it’s not like I just started yesterday! Of course, that probably makes me sound even crazier, especially … Read moreFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn just launched and I’m already addicted
Originally I had just planned on doing one post on the Pokémon Center in Osaka, but it was so huge I had to split it in two! If you haven’t seen my first post on the store itself, I highly encourage you to go check it out. Today I’ll be showing off what I actually brought … Read morePokémon Center Osaka Part Two: The Haul
It probably goes without saying that as you grow older, your tastes change, and even perhaps mature. I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds myself increasingly cynical of modern media, be it film, anime, video games, or one of the many other forms of entertainment available today. Believe it or not, when I … Read moreDreams Come True: Reliving My Childhood through Little Witch Academia
Nearly every popular character in Japan gets its own themed train at some point, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that Rilakkuma is finally getting his turn on the tracks. While this may not officially be the first time Rilakkuma’s adorable mug has appeared on the side of a Japanese train, I did do … Read moreJapan Envy: Rilakkuma x Yamanote Train Line
Without a doubt, one of the places I was looking forward to visiting most during my trip to Japan was the none other than the ultimate Pokémon fan’s paradise, the Pokémon Center. The Pokémon Center in Osaka changed locations since I was last in Japan in 2009, and luckily for me its new locale happened to … Read morePokémon Center Osaka Part One: The Store
“Congratulations!” Jade! Please leave your email address in the comments so we can discuss how to get you your prize! As always, thanks to everyone who entered, and I’m very sorry that you all couldn’t win something. The good news is that I have another giveaway planned for August as part of my Japan 2013 trip … Read moreAnd the Steins;Gate giveaway winner is…