A phenomenon of Japanese pop culture, anime is known around the world for its unique hairstyles, detailed storytelling, climactic battles, and catchy tunes.
Even though the manga and second anime series have finished, fans are still hungry for more Fullmetal Alchemist. And what better way that to promote the upcoming movie, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos, than with lots of food? Tokyo’s …
FUNimation announced on their blog today that Trigun: Badlands Rumble will storm into select Canadian theatres for one night only. So get ready for Vash the Stampede to tear up the screen and elude the bounty hunters looking to claim …
It’s hard to believe another weekend of partying in Rosemont is over. As usual, I had a blast at Anime Central, with this being my fourth year attending. However, this convention wasn’t without its ups and downs – some stuff …
Now that Anime Central has finished and everyone has headed home, it’s time to reminisce over all the colourful costumes and events. Of course, a recap of the entire convention will be available in the coming days. Until then, pictures! More photographs…
The Promised Day has arrived and the siege on Central has taken a turn now that the troops from Briggs have completely captured the military headquarters. However, the celebration is cut short once the Fuhrer King Bradley makes a return. …
Unlike most body pillows, or dakimakura as they are called in Japan, the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood edition doesn’t feature a sexy girl on it. Instead you have a stern-faced Edward Elric on one side and a cold stare from Alphonse …
Asuma and Team 10 continue to fight two of the most disturbing members of Akatsuki: Hidan and Kakuzu. However, Hidan reveals his most frightening ability – a technique that could spell the end for Asuma. Naruto continues to work on …
With another Sakura-Con behind us, it’s time to reflect and remember how many Japanese cartoons one can cram into a three day weekend. Quite a bit, actually. This time around, I selected a hotel closer to the Washington State Convention …
With my new Nikon D5000 in hand, Sakura-Con would be the first test to see how it held up at a convention. Overall, the camera worked amazingly well and the battery held up (along with my memory card). I just …
Nobuhiro Watsuki’s legendary samurai saga Rurouni Kenshin has been given the go ahead for a remake as announced in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine. Watsuki’s story follows Himura Kenshin, a former assassin in Japan’s Meiji period wanders the land offering his …
