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In Pictures, Travel

A drive through the French Quarter of New Orleans

September 18, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer

For the longest time, I’d catch myself dreaming about a visit to New Orleans, Louisiana. Ever since reading about it in National Geographic when I was younger, I was interested in the architecture, the food, the history of this city …

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Running like Naruto

September 17, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto run

Masashi Kishimoto probably never imagined that how Naruto Uzumaki sprints during ninja missions would make it to international news. What started as a joke on a Facebook page has garnered global attention, especially from those wondering “what the hell is …

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A road trip across Texas isn’t complete without a stop at Buc-ee’s

September 16, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
A road trip across Texas isn’t complete without a stop at Buc-ee’s

Everything about Texas is big. The state. The food. The hearts of its residents. The drive. Driving across the Lone Star State isn’t complete without a stop at Buc-ee’s, a chain of gas stations with convenience stores, whose mascot is …

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Food and Drink, Travel

Savour Texas with Rudy’s, “the worst bar-b-q” in the state

September 15, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Savour Texas with Rudy’s, “the worst bar-b-q” in the state

Texas is defined by many things, its size, friendliness and of course, the food. And it’s not a complete visit the Lone Star State without sampling some of its legendary barbeque. Rudy’s Country Store, a chain that claims to be …

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The Otaku Culture

An American itasha: Toyota Deku

September 15, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer

If you’re in the southeastern United States, you might pass a colourful 2011 Toyota Corolla. If you’re a fan of Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia, chances are you’ve seen this car – either in person or perhaps online. This is …

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Editorials, Travel

Three reasons why I don’t find air travel enjoyable

September 15, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Three reasons why I don’t find air travel enjoyable

I’ll be honest, I don’t like flying. Yes, I think airplanes are cool and such, but air travel for me is frustrating, stressful and expensive. I’ll break my reasoning into three pieces. Stress – Flying, for me at least, is …

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In Pictures

Photos from San Japan XII

September 15, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Photos from San Japan XII

The heart of Texas was overflowing with fans of anime, manga and video games over the Labour Day long weekend for the twelfth annual San Japan. From cosplay to cars, it was a busy three days seeing old friends and …

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Anime

YURI!!! on ICE movie delayed

September 7, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
YURI!!! on ICE movie delayed

The much anticipated YURI!!! on ICE the movie : ICE ADOLESCENCE which was scheduled to screen in theatres in 2019 is delayed. According to a post made on the official YURI!!! on ICE web site, the reason for this delay …

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Manga

Viz Media to celebrate 20 years of Naruto

September 6, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Viz Media to celebrate 20 years of Naruto

To celebrate 20 years of Masashi Kishimoto’s popular manga series Naruto, Viz Media revealed they are hosting a year-long celebration for the orange-clad ninja. BELIEVE IT! We're excited to announce The Year of Naruto – a celebration of 20 years …

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Anime

New promotional artwork for upcoming My Hero Academia season

August 22, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
New promotional artwork for upcoming My Hero Academia season

With the fourth season of My Hero Academia just over a month away, a new piece of artwork was released in Japan today. Funimation shared this visual on their Facebook this morning. In the image, In the image, student heroes …

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