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…
As the battle between Medusa and her lackeys rages on, Stein has reached a stalemate with the witch while Maka and Soul try solve Crona and her black blood. Black Star and Kid enter the kishin’s chamber to find Free…
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has released a series of t-shirts based on three popular anime series: Naruto, Dragon Ball Z and One Piece. The short-sleeve shirts come in varying colours with detailed monochromatic designs of popular characters and slogans (“I’m…
We’re all aware of destruction that has left the north-eastern portion of Japan in utter ruins. Thousands have perished, many more missing and millions without water or electricity. There are ways you can help; both the Canadian Red Cross and…
After fleeing the kage summit, Danzo encounters Sasuke on the road back to Konohagakure. Brimming with rage, Sasuke attacks Danzo with all his strength, but will the elderly Hokage be able to fend off the rogue ninja’s ever-increasing jutsu? Sakura…
By now, most anime fans within Metro Vancouver has read the update posted on the Anime Evolution web site – there will be no convention this year. The AE Convention Corporation, the group behind the scenes, disbanded the committee that…
It’s the toughest challenge Hikaru has faced as he takes on one of Korea’s top young players: Ko Yong Ha. However, Hikaru isn’t looking just to win the Hokuto Cup, but for something from within. Will he be able to…
Under Central, Father prepares to make his move, but it will place Roy Mustang in a difficult position. Alphonse Elric encounters an opportunity to restore his lost body, however the price to regain it appears to be significant. At the…
Viz Media is republishing the popular thriller series, Death Note, in a new format. Artist Takeshi Obata’s and writer Tsugumi Ohba’s story unfolds in Death Note Black Edition, a six volume collection — down from the original 12 volumes, and…