I’m trying not to get too caught up in the hype, but Pokemon Snap guys! Christmas came early for Pokemon lovers. I didn’t really expect so much from that presentation. They kicked things off with Pokemon Smile, an app that makes tooth brushing fun for kids. This blew me away, I know Nintendo has been very interested in … Read more
With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis laying waste to the current anime season and likely the rest of the year, as well as the latest simuldubs which have been pushed back or slowly resuming production, Toonami has found itself in an unprecedented position this year. In recent weeks, the block reaired some episodes of My Hero … Read more
Visual novels are a uniquely Japanese fusion of video games and prose, that although gradually gaining popularity as a genre in the west, are still very much a niche interest. Vast and confusing franchises like Fate found their humble beginnings in these often lengthy tales, before finding international success via adaptations into other media. Steins;Gate, one of my … Read more
Feeling a little blue in these interesting times we’re all facing? I know I’ve taken strain, and figured I’d share some of the things that have helped me keep my head above water in these uncertain times. I hate to say it, but things are looking pretty grim as we face down a global pandemic, … Read more
It’s taken a while, but I’ve finally reached the end of Monogatari ‘s second season with this 6th and final 6-part story arc which acts as a direct sequel to Otorimonogatari, the season’s 4th arc. Yes, this has been an oddly-structured, anachronic journey held together by overarching themes rather than narrative consistency or logic. Arc 1 (Nekomonogatari: White) … Read more
Riot’s new hero shooter dropped today, and if anyone’s interested, I have a few thoughts I’d like to share about my initial experience with the game. First up, I must point out that I live in a country where there isn’t a dedicated server nearby, so latency is going to be an issue when it … Read more