Tag Archives: anime

Why anime’s not as bad as you think it is

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Aloha

I’ve read several posts lately by some of my favorite blogger friends that talk about their opinions on anime, manga, and the general saturation of Japanese culture into the rest of the world. Their views were different than mine, which … Continue reading →

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Where I Ramble About Zelda and Pageviews

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Aloha

Yesterday my sister and I preordered Skyward Sword, complete with the special-edition triforce-covered Wii remote and 25th Anniversary Zelda CD. Did I just spend all my money? Yes. Was it worth it? Well, I’ll answer that next month. *sigh* (Highly-anticipated … Continue reading →

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Happy International FMA Day!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Aloha

All around the world, today, masses of otaku nerds held a day of celebration and remembrance. Red jackets were donned, pocketwatches referenced, manga clutched, and action figures doted on as we all held true to October 3rd, the day Edward … Continue reading →

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From Kristin Cashore to Rodney McKay: Battle Comrades

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Aloha

Topic #254: What person, real or fictional, living or dead, would you want to share a foxhole* with if you were on a battlefield?(Via the Daily Post) Oh my goodness. Let’s see here. Fictional people INCLUDED? Quark. Hm……. (From left … Continue reading →

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What Type of Geek Are You?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Aloha

As legions of cosplayers start preparing for the 2012 spring/summer convention schedules, I’m reblogging a post written by Michael Saba for CNN’s Geek Out (originally to advertise Dragon*Con 2011, original version here) about the many levels of geekdom. I got … Continue reading →

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REAL Hot Guys: Vic Mignogna

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Aloha

You remember Edward, Zero, and Tamaki, all featured in the regular Hot Fictional Guys You Should Know About series? Well, combine them. You get Vic. Literally. Mr. Vic Mignogna, also known as Leader of the Risembool Rangers, William Shatner’s ideal … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Summer. It’s been fun.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Aloha

School officially starts tomorrow morning, 8:15. I haven’t been awake that early in months. I’ll start off the day with a nice hour or so of algebra (almost two hours on block day), and it only gets better from there, … Continue reading →

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Series Overview: Sands of Destruction

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Aloha

At first, Sands of Destruction looks like any normal anime series targeted at action-lovers. There’s a fierce warrior girl and a slightly (read: completely) wimpy guy, along with a “teddy bear” who can kick butt. They’re trying to figure out … Continue reading →

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HFG: Edward Elric

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Aloha

 Name: Edward Elric Source: Fullmetal Alchemist Age: 15 Personality: Generally hotheaded, leap-before-you-look. But he’s brilliant, and extremely hardworking and talented. Bio: After his mother died, Edward and his younger brother Alphonse attempted to bring her back to life using alchemy. … Continue reading →

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Hot Fictional Guys You Should Know About: Tamaki

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Aloha

We’re on spring break this week, and due to vacation plans I’m not sure how much I’ll be online, so I’m scheduling an entire week’s worth of Hot Fictional Guys You Should Know About. I also won’t be responding to … Continue reading →

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