MIKUNOPOLIS Blu-ray / DVD Details

2011/08/30 || Conventions, Music, Otaku || Leave a Comment
Mikunopolis Blu-ray

Finally~! After a whole month!! We finally have information regarding the MIKUNOPOLIS in Los Angeles Blu-ray / DVD release!! Mikunopolis was the live Vocaloid concert featured at Anime Expo 2011. It was amazing! Nokia Theatre was completely packed to capacity with Miku-Loving otaku! For those who are living overseas or don't know how to purchase this amazing concert footage, worry not! I will tell you how to purchase MIKUNOPOLIS on Blu-ray & DVD straight from Japan! The release date for … [Read more...]

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Anime Expo 2011 Loot

2011/07/05 || Conventions, Otaku || 6 Comments
Giant Culture Japan Promotion Banner

So... Anime Expo 2011 is finally over, I got lots of awesome goodies this year. I'm going to have to get a bigger room soon if I keep getting so much stuff at conventions xD. Need more wall-space. Okay~ So first off... I bought the BlazBlue: Continuum Shift artbook from Kinokuniya. This book is awesome, it also includes artwork from the promotional materials released in Japan, such as Phone Card art and Bed Sheet art. Also bought the blu-ray version of Cat Sh!t One from their booth, I … [Read more...]

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Anime Expo 2011 – Toyota Mirai Itasha

2011/07/05 || Conventions, Otaku || 4 Comments
Mirai Itasha

Those who went to Anime Expo 2011 and walked by the Culture Japan booth may have noticed some amazing cars with Mirai Suenaga on them. To help promote Culture Japan, Danny Choo got a booth at Anime Expo 2011 and worked with his comrades in the United States to get some cars ready in time. The cars chosen to become the itashas for the booth were both Tofu Prods' and my own. First, I would like to thank Danny Choo for choosing my car for this, I absolutely love the itasha and will keep it as … [Read more...]

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Miku Hatsune (Vocaloid Concert) to Appear at Anime Expo 2011

2011/05/12 || Conventions, Otaku || 10 Comments
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You can now purchase the Mikunopolis Concert Footage on Blu-ray / DVD! You have indeed read this correctly~! The virtual idol sensation, Miku Hatsune, is to appear at Anime Expo 2011, the largest anime & manga convention in North America! In collaboration with SEGA and Crypton, the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation and Anime Expo will be hosting one of the most amazing concerts of the year! This isn't some crappy "fake concert" like others have tried hosting. SPJA will not … [Read more...]

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Recognize and Report Bootleg Anime Goods

2011/05/10 || Anime, Conventions, Otaku || 3 Comments
Logo of anime bootleg company, fx.

We all know that collecting anime goods can become a very expensive hobby. However, what some people may not realize is that there are bootleg copies of anime goods ranging from DVDs, to Wallscrolls, and everything in between. I will provide you with some very helpful tips on how you can spot the differences between the crappy fake anime goods and the legit versions. This way you can make sure your getting your money’s worth and support the anime industry at the same time. I will … [Read more...]

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Where to eat during Anime Expo

2011/05/08 || Conventions, Otaku || 3 Comments
Kouraku Ramen

  Anime Expo takes place during the 4th of July weekend, and is one of the most exciting events of the year for anime and manga fans nationwide. However, during this exciting time you must remember to stay hydrated and fed. So, instead of stocking up on ramen and other instant lunches, why not go out to eat in the beautiful city of Los Angeles? There are a wide range of places to eat near the Los Angeles Convention Center during Anime Expo. Here are a few great restaurants … [Read more...]

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Sakura Con 2011 Swag

2011/04/25 || Conventions, Otaku || 2 Comments
Doujinshi & Art book bought at Sakura Con 2011

Finally back from Seattle, Washington's Sakura Con. Nice "little" convention they got. Didn't buy a whole lot there, partly because I'm currently on a tight budget, but also because nothing really caught my eye. Normally I drop around $100~$300 just in the Artist Alley at conventions such as Anime Expo. But nothing in their alley really grabbed my attention like it has at AX (Anime Expo). I did buy some things though, and also got some nice free swag~! What I bought at Sakura Con … [Read more...]

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