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EVA Boys Over Friends

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“I wonder?…How would I feel?…if you had feelings for me.” The Neon Genesis Evangelion manga adaptation may not be a big source of conversation compared to the anime series and movies, but Yoshiyuki Sadamoto’s interpretation of the story made a beloved character seem more eccentric with regards to loving men. Kaworu Nagisa and Shinji Ikari’s friendship/relationship is arguably the most complex relationship in the whole series. Their interactions highlight how a man can love another man even if he is straight. <!– more –> The manga version of Kaworu …

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Autism, Fandom, and the Inner World

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This past week, an interesting question was posed to me about the connection between anime fans and autism. Lauren Orsini, the Otaku Journalist, spoke to me about how anime fans with autism tend to enjoy the medium because of its strong visuals. She asked me if there were any studies involving this. Coincidentally, a couple of days later, one great …

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Kill la Shock de la Kill

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I was planning to write about this series soon, but hey, since it’s become a popular manga, why not now? I’ve been enjoying the craziness that is Kill la Kill and the last few episodes have completely gotten my attention. The main character, Ryuko Matoi, goes through several changes…

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Assassination Classroom – A Good Shot Fired at the West?

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One of today’s hottest manga titles, Assassination Classroom, became an interesting topic of discussion as it was announced to be released in English. This was a title that could have never come out in North America because of its association with school students being trained killers. So what gives? <!– more –> As many people will tell you, America is a country with a fetish for guns. It seems like shootings happen every day there. There have been notable shootings at U.S. schools throughout the last 10+ years and people have complained about whether we’re really …

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Maybe It’s My Fault A Child Can’t Look Up to Me?

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When you’re a kid growing up, I’m sure you’ve all had a younger relative/friend look up to you. He/she will ask a lot of questions about your experience in life. You sometimes may tell outrageous stories to get them amazed. Though how far can you take it if everything’s a big lie? Ask Tomoko Kuroki, star of WataMote, when she tries to impress her younger cousin, Ki-chan. This little episode shows a look …

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J-Obsession 2014 (Photo spam)

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Went down to The Cathay yesterday to enjoy the J-Obsession. The turnout was very good this year and the area was literally flooded with people and cosplayers! Here’s some of the cosplayer photos I took ^_^ Time: 28th March – 30th MarchLocation: The CathayOverseas Cosplay Guest:For the first time ever, J-Obsession will be bringing an overseas cosplay guest. Kirihara Naoya from Japan! The only photos I have of Kirihara Naoya (guest cosplayer from Japan) is those of her at her signing session @_@; Sorry guys…. but she looked really good in real life =) J-Obsession 2014 (Photo …