This year is full of really fun, new anime; especially Astra Lost in Space ! I didn't hear much about the show but kept pausing on the show's image in the Funimation Now app. Finally gave it a try and now I'm really glad I did. The entire story is encapsulated in one season, so … Continue reading Anime Fangirling: Astra Lost in Space
Category: Entertainment
All about my favorite anime & TV series, along with related toys and other fun stuff
Anime Expo – it can be better, in my opinion
Husband and I bought tickets to Anime Expo this year because there were a few panels we were interested in. We never made it to any panels. Why? LINES FOR EVERYTHING. I am about to go into a long and detailed discussion about how Anime Expo can be improved. Note, I do not work with … Continue reading Anime Expo – it can be better, in my opinion
Japan Travel: TeamLabs Planets
TeamLabs is a Japanese group that creates interactive, large scale art installations.
Anime Fangirling: Goblin Slayer
There is a new trend in anime with new series based on light novels. Goblin Slayer is anime about an adventurer who only hunts goblins.
Japan Travel: Ginza Clock Designed By Miyazaki
My first non-work related trip to Japan in 2009 was an amazing little biking tour of the city, including Ginza.
Los Angeles Union Station
When my parents visited last year, we took them on a tour of Los Angeles based on the Amazon series, Bosch. One of the locations in the book and show is Union Station.
Designer Con 2018 – Learn All About It
Back in November, Husband and I went to Designer Con. Fomerly held in Paradena, this year the convention was held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
C3AFA Tokyo 2018
C3AFA Tokyo is a fan event that has evolved over many years - the original event had a different name but the organizers merged with another group to become C3AFA.
Podcast: Only In LA
A few years ago, I was interviewed by my buddy, Jody, for her podcast - Only In LA. I agreed on the spur of the moment to be on her podcast to support a fellow LA weirdo. The interview is a little weird and wandering but fun. Some of the places I talk about can be … Continue reading Podcast: Only In LA
Good Smile X Animate Café
Fan focused cafés are really a thing in Japan. I've talked about the Gundam Café before and there are many more. Some cafés are really busy and require reservations, but many are first come, first serve. If you are walking around Akihabara, these cafés are a great place to take a break. One of my … Continue reading Good Smile X Animate Café