Tag Archives: Commentary

Feedback on Thanksgiving Break Podcasts

A breaking news panel discussion from “Zettai Shonen” Coming back from a long Thanksgiving-related trip last weekend meant I had a backlog of podcasts waiting for me including some episodes of programs oriented at the fan community. I decided to … Continue reading

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Reflecting On The Death of A Brand

Even though I was glad the core elements of AD Vision would still function in the form of separate corporate entities, I felt some sadness about the disappearance of the brand early last week. The clock had been ticking for … Continue reading

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Short Comment on NYT Magazine 2-D Lovers Piece (Update)

If you follow a number of anime/manga people on Twitter, you may have already read this piece by Lisa Katayama that will run in Sunday’s NY Times Magazine called “Love in 2-D”. If not, I think it’s worth at least … Continue reading

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Simulcasts of Anime Premieres Reach New Level, But Now What?

Drawn by TMO This spring season features the highest amount of premiering anime being streamed legally with more than a half dozen premiering series currently “simulcast” on the Internet. Most of them are on Crunchyroll – Saki, Hayate no Gotoku!!, … Continue reading

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It Began About Yaoi and Ended In Another Blogger Bickerfest

It seems like nary a few months pass before another one of Scott’s entries into his Anime Almanac weblog spawns a multitude of partisan objection. The latest incident involves an challenge between himself and the Reverse Thieves, whom I don’t … Continue reading

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