Exactly like a junkie itching for his next hit, I made for Mandarake right after I checked into my hotel, asking my friend kransom to come along. Racks of DVDs, CDs, manga, and toys flash before my eyes in a blur. It’s surreal. The scenery is not unlike the...

Over the years the number of anime conventions I haunt has grown somewhat, but the one that started it all and remains the strongest is Otakon. Over my 8 years of attendance the way I approach the con has evolved over time, with each time proving to be a...

Analog Housou is back with another installment of our seasonal anime reviews! This time we got everyone in on the fun! Ikoku Meiro no Croisée (wah) I’m not a huge manga reader, so I’m hardly ahead of the game when it comes to anime adaptations of manga. However, a...