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San Japan Sinister 6

August 30, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
San Japan Sinister 6

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 …

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The Otaku Culture

Mikasa Ackerman Nendoroid available for pre-order

August 29, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Mikasa Ackerman Nendoroid available for pre-order

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 …

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Manga

Naruto volume 63

August 29, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto volume 63

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 …

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Local

Celebrate Mexico with MexicoFest 2013

August 28, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Celebrate Mexico with MexicoFest 2013

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 …

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San Japan Sinister 6 photos

August 25, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
San Japan Sinister 6 photos

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. …

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Local

PNE returns for 2013

August 12, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
PNE returns for 2013

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 …

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Conventions

San Japan 6 preview

August 9, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
San Japan 6 preview

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 …

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Gaming, Videos

A Link Between Worlds update

August 7, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
A Link Between Worlds update

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 …

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Trains

Farewell Trip for CTA 2200-Series

August 7, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Farewell Trip for CTA 2200-Series

After serving some 40+ years moving people throughout Chicago, the aging 2200-series rail cars are making their final run before retirement. On the morning of Thursday, August 8th, 2013, the Chicago Transit Authority will be holding two celebratory last trips …

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Honda Celebration of Light 2013 – United Kingdom

July 28, 2013 Frederick Linsmeyer
Honda Celebration of Light 2013 – United Kingdom

The United Kingdom was the first up in the three-night 2013 Honda Celebration of Light fireworks competition. Pyro 2000 was chosen to represent the island nation with a selection of songs from the James Bond film series, featuring the themes …

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