A regular camera-toting, video-game-playing, hockey-watching, snow-shoveling Canadian, Frederick, aka Nephrus, loves his anime. Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Frederick runs amok between his hometown and the southern US, spending time with friends, at anime conventions and looking for some good burgers, pasta or ramen.
The Mexican state of Baja California Sur came north in an afternoon of music, dancing, history and food as part of the Fiesta Mexico Independencia. While Mexico doesn’t celebrate their independence until September 16th, it was still an enjoyable event…
The mystical worlds Hyrule and its neighbours will come to life again as The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses returns to Vancouver for its second season. Originally created to celebrate The Legend of Zelda’s 25th anniversary, the concert…
It’s the middle of Summer and it doesn’t seem to bother the thousands who have shown up for the sixth annual San Japan anime convention in San Antonio, Texas. From Friday, August 16th until Sunday, August 18th, fans of all…
In the eyes of a titan, Mikasa Ackerman is pretty puny; it doesn’t help that the Good Smile Company is releasing a Nendoroid version of her either. Joking aside, this chibified version of Mikasa from the popular Attack on Titan…
With the war winding down, Tobi still remains a credible threat to all of the ninja nations. Naruto teams up with Kakashi and Guy to bring down Tobi and supposedly succeeds, learning the truth behind the mask. However, Tobi isn’t…
Ever wanted to visit Mexico but never have the time and money? Now’s your chance with over week of festivities honouring the Latin American country in early September with MexicoFest. This year’s theme focuses on Baja California Sur, the southern…
Under the merciless Texas sun, Japanese pop culture fans donned their best for the sixth annual San Japan. Plenty of costumes wound their way around the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center and the downtown Riverwalk, making for a spectacular sight.…
You can tell summer is almost over when it’s time for the Pacific National Exhibition! For just over two weeks, the Fair at the PNE brings carnival favourites to Hastings Park — food, games, rides, concerts and other family friendly…
Only one week remains before San Japan Sinister 6 brings all things related to manga, anime and Japanese pop culture to the heart of Texas. This year’s convention runs from Friday, August 16th until Sunday, August 18th at the Henry…
As part of this today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata provided a more in-depth look to the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for Nintendo 3DS. Iwata made note of the game’s logo which features two…