Lone Otaku

Netflix has decided to keep the DVD rentals at Netflix.com instead of moving them to a new domain name name, Qwikster. In their blog entry, linked above, Netflix notes that expanding into 2 websites would make things more difficult for its members. Makes me happy as an Otaku not having [...]

Read some interesting news today. Funimation and NicoNico have joined forces to provide streaming services. The combination of these two can prove to be a win win for fans and providers alike. Being powerhouse in distribution, Funimation can gain possible first dibs to shows for simulcast. Funimation and NicoNico.com have [...]

Japan has announced that it plans to invite 10,000 people to visit Japan on them. Well not completely, you would need to cover food, lodging, etc. The cost of the plane tickets would be covered. The catch is, you will need to publicize about your visit. Me, I would love [...]

Sentai Filmworks has licensed the Broken Blade series of anime Films. (Also known as Break Blade after one of the Golumns in the series) Sentai also released Clanaad, Allison & Lillia and Guin Saga. According to Sentai Filmworks, the series will be released first through The Anime Network and other [...]

This week there are potentially 3 shows kicking off on the various providers. Kobato Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu (Season 3) Mardock Scramble: The First Compression   Provider Name Series Name Armstrong Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu (Season 3) Kobato AT&T Uverse Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu (Season 3) Kobato Mardock Scramble: The [...]

The other night I pulled out my Mobip branded K-On! figures. I decided it was time to take some school pictures. Here are a few of the shots.

This week kicks off Amagami SS on a number of providers. This show presents several short arcs showing the “what if” if the main character became involved with one of several different girls in his school. Week of 9/18/2011 – 9/24/2011 Amagami SS Provider Name Series Name Armstrong Amagami SS [...]

Recently there was a Culture Festival held where I live and my family and I had the opportunity to sample foods from some of the booths setup. I went for the Japanese booth and tried Onigiri for the first time. I thought it was quite yummy. I think I need [...]

I’ll admit I am not familiar with Persona at all but when I saw word about this figure being made available for reservation, I had to weigh in too. This figure has some awesome detailing from the way her arms and legs join her body, to the hairs on her [...]

Like its approach of employing Hatsune Miku in the US, Toyota is using Evangelion to sell in Japan. I wonder if I can get my car done like this… Source: Kotoku Share this:ShareShareEmail