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Otaku Corner: Cosplay is not Consent

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Administrator

Say it loud and proud: Cosplay is not Consent I’m diverting from the normal course of reviewing the latest in anime and manga for a new segment called “the otaku tent.” I’ll give my thoughts on issues that not only … Continue reading →

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Anime Lounge #12: Special A Ep. 1-12

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Administrator

Series: Special A Episodes: 1 to 12 Premise: A group of extraordinarily talented students are isolated in their school. The group is comprised of the top seven students from each class at Hakusenkan: Kei Takishima, Hikari Hanazono, Jun and Megumi … Continue reading →

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Otaku Corner: Tenjho Tenge Vol. 2

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Administrator

Tenjho Tenge heats up in second volume of action Welcome back to another installment of Otaku Corner. This time, we’re going back to school, which means we’re enrolling again at the renowned Todo Academy where students learn the three basics: … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #22: No fat-shaming allowed of any kind

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Administrator

Let’s be real for a moment: I am what you would call a fat girl. I’ve been fairly overweight for a large portion of my adult life. It’s nothing I don’t already know and it’s nothing that I haven’t tried … Continue reading →

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Otaku Corner: The All-New Tenchi Muyo Vol. 5

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Administrator

Tenchi Vol. 5 provides enjoyable escapades Tenchi, Tenchi, Tenchi. As a college-aged otaku, I remember when Tenchi and company graced Cartoon Network’s airwaves in 2000 when I had my first experience with harem anime, a kind of compromise that gave … Continue reading →

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Anime Lounge #11: Cowboy Bebop Ep. 1-13

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Administrator

Series: Cowboy Bebop Episodes: 1 to 13 Premise: A bounty hunter crew featuring a former syndicate member, Spike Spiegel; a con artist, Faye Valentine; a retired police detective who pilots a ship named Bebop, Jet Black; a genius child hacker, … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #21: Don’t let outside opinion sway your film loves

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Administrator

Listen, there comes a time in the entertainment business that things (i.e. songs, movies, art) will be remade. And we will have to live with it. Just because something is a classic, that doesn’t mean it’s sacred and off limits. … Continue reading →

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Strip Talk #20: When obnoxious behavior leaks into comic books

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Administrator

I’ve read quite a bit in the past several months about this ridiculousness where women in comics and games are harassed by men in the same industry, and I have but one word to that effect: Stop. No one deserves … Continue reading →

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Otaku Corner: Robotech Remastered Vol. 2

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Administrator

Robotech Remastered Vol. 2 continues classic trend Welcome back to another installment of Otaku Corner. Instead of manga reviews this time, we’re going to the movies to relax with another review of the space anime series Robotech. Robotech is considered … Continue reading →

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Otaku Corner: Death Note Vol. 7

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Administrator

Death Note Vol. 7 digs deeper with shocking results Welcome to Otaku Corner, the spot of The Strip where we bring you the finest manga and anime. I’m continuing my review of the series “Death Note,” the mystery/supernatural manga of … Continue reading →

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