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Monthly archives for May 2013

The Otaku Culture

Len Kagamine Nendoroid

May 31, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Len Kagamine Nendoroid

These adorable little figures are fun-sized interpretations of their larger counterparts. Nendoroids are molded in the super-deformed chibi-style: overly large heads and tiny extremities. The Japanese Good Smile Company has released an extensive line of nendoroids: Hatsune Miku, Sword Art Online, Death Note, Black …

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Food and Drink

EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival 2013

May 25, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival 2013

There’s no better way to spend a good portion of the day than enjoying what the culinary world has to offer. The annual EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival brings the best of the city’s restaurants and mixes them in with …

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Anime Central 2013

May 24, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Anime Central 2013

After missing Anime Central last year due to other commitments, I was finally able to make it back for the convention’s sweet sixteen party. That’s right, Anime Central is 16, and what better way than to celebrate than with cosplay, …

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In Pictures

Anime Central 2013 photos

May 23, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Anime Central 2013 photos

In sixteen short years, Anime Central has blossomed into a magnet for cosplayers. Rosemont, Illinois saw ninjas, pirates, pilots, heroes and villains descend upon their community for a three-day event celebrating everything related to Japanese pop culture and in between. …

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Hockey

Canucks fire Alain Vigneault

May 23, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Canucks fire Alain Vigneault

Following the Vancouver Canucks’ early exit from the Western Conference Quarter Finals, the team has decided to part ways with head coach Alain Vigneault. The announcement was made by team President and General Manager Mike Gillis on Wednesday, May 22nd, …

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The Otaku Culture

Figma Pit

May 11, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Figma Pit

On Friday, my long awaited Figma Pit figure landed on my door step. Japanese toy manufacturer Max Factory team up with Nintendo to produce a limited edition release of the heroic cherub from Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Nintendo 3DS. …

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Manga

New Sword Art Online manga this summer

May 4, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
New Sword Art Online manga this summer

Sword Art Online is coming to a new manga format this summer in Japan. Artist Kiseki Himura is working on a graphical recitation of Reki Kawahara’s and abec’s original light novel series that will appear in the August edition of …

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Manga

Naruto volume 62

May 3, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto volume 62

After Itachi manages to sever Kabuto’s control over the revived ninja, he bids farewell to his brother a second time. Can Sasuke come to terms dealing with his sibling’s second departure? But something doesn’t seem right as one of the …

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Manga

Saturday is Free Comic Book Day

May 2, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Saturday is Free Comic Book Day

Did you know that the first Saturday of May is called Free Comic Book Day? That means this Saturday, May 4th, you can visit your local store and pick up a free comic book. If you’re thinking that Saturday is …

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What is an anime convention?

May 1, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer

Curious about what goes on at an anime convention? Ever wondered why people wear costumes to these events? Where can I find one that’s nearest to me? It’s my first time, what do I need to bring? Answers to these …

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