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.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Get ready to brighten those summer evenings with the Honda Celebration of Light. Three countries will take the stage, er barge, this July and August with their music-infused pyrotechnical performances. Saturday, July 27th, 2013 – United Kingdom Wednesday, July 31st,…
Let the battle of the West Coast begin as the third seeded Vancouver Canucks take on the sixth seeded San Jose Sharks for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Both teams have achieved similar stats this season: Vancouver…
The worlds of Final Fantasy are sprawling, detailed and mysterious. In order to convey this magic, each game employs a vast library of melodies, leitmotifs, and epic pieces to round out the storytelling. This was my first Distant Worlds: Music…
The second annual Fan Expo Vancouver returned to the shores of Burrard Inlet under the iconic sails of Canada Place on the weekend of April 20th – 21st, 2013. Boasting additional floor space for larger crowds this year, plus a…
During this morning’s airing of Nintendo Direct, the Japanese gaming giant mentioned that another Legend of Zelda game is in the works. Unlike previous announcements that saw two popular titles re-released (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D for…