Gaming is more than the simple mashing of buttons. It is an art form; the same as novels, movies, and other forms of media. It tells a story with the player right in the action. Other forms of media have the viewer as the audience. You do not have control of what happens in the story; you are simply watching it unfold. Gaming is one of the few ways to actually become part of that fantasy, to make it your own...

How do Japanese otaku make meaning in being otaku? How do they make meaning in the things they do and create? Otaku are “obsessive fans of anime, manga and video games.” It’s a cultural phenomenon that emerged in the 1970s during the post-war era – consumers became fascinated in subcultures like anime, manga, computer games, gadgets, music, movies, etc. What’s with this obsession? Well, consider the range of...

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Ah, Little Busters – one of Key’s most popular Visual Novels ever, if not the most. I don’t play Visual Novels, but I can whole heartedly say that I love any of their anime adaptations. Whether it’s Kanon, Air, Clannad or even Angel Beats, I love them all. Even if I’m not finished watching some of them yet. *sweatdrop* Fans having been demanding an anime adaptation for Little Busters for years, and now that...

Presenting my new line of posts, “Off the Radar,” where I talk about anything within the world of anime that needs more attention and/or love. Hidden gems, underrated or obscure anime/manga, unpopular music or movies – anything I just happen to come across that you all should check out! Shoulder-A-Coffin Kuro It’s likely some of you guys out there heard of this one. A charming tale of a tomboy traveller dressed in...