Are the Dark Ages of Anime Over?

October 3, 2019

We’ve all been there. The season ends—but it feels…unfinished. Like words have been left unsaid, characters never developed, or complete plotlines left on a cliffhanger. And then—then we tell ourselves that it’s okay it’s unfinished because surely there will be a second season. AND THEN THERE ISN’T. Yes, we’ve all been there with anime’s that … More Are the Dark Ages of Anime Over?

The season of Sequels – Fall 2019: What I’ll be Watching

October 1, 2019

Hello and welcome to Otaku—Tuesday? No, that doesn’t sound right. Anyway, summer anime has been wrapping up which means that fall anime has started airing. So today, on the first day of Otakutober, I thought I’d make a list of things I’ll be watching. And spoiler alert—a good portion of them are continuations, hence why … More The season of Sequels – Fall 2019: What I’ll be Watching

Star’s viewing experience of Shonen Ai: GIVEN

September 23, 2019

For the first time ever, Star and Luna watched a shonen ai together. Where Luna could experience Star’s commentary firsthand. Star had given Luna a warning that her commentary could be distracting and overdramatic before they began. But Luna persisted and started to stream the first episode of Given. Context, Luna had already seen all … More Star’s viewing experience of Shonen Ai: GIVEN

Everyone is in their feelings- Anibloggers and nerds alike

September 15, 2019

Recently, an issue has been brought to our attention as anibloggers about negativity in our community. Being that our community of nerds are like any group of nerds, they often have strong opinions. In this case it becomes a show of my-way-or-the-highway in terms of response. This is toxic. Yes, we can have strong opinions … More Everyone is in their feelings- Anibloggers and nerds alike

How to do an emotional payoff RIGHT: Given Episode 9

September 12, 2019

Hello and welcome to Otaku Thursday. I’m going to start off by saying that I have NEVER revisited an anime after doing a first impression of it while it’s STILL airing. But that’s all about to change thanks to Given and the way they presented the revelation they’ve been working up to since episode one. … More How to do an emotional payoff RIGHT: Given Episode 9

Life is hard for an Otaku: Online Dating- An opinion piece

September 8, 2019

I’m going to start by saying Luna and I have completely lost faith in online dating and dating apps and here’s why. Online Dating Online dating is a slippery slope. As comfortable as we are online, we have built a sort of thick skin. It’s like we can smell their desperation. (Which is not attractive.) … More Life is hard for an Otaku: Online Dating- An opinion piece

What is a light stick fanboy? Should I get a light stick?

September 2, 2019

I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Because in a way we have all seen them. They are the fans of legend that come to raves and concerts in clutch. They often make an effort to arrive early and set up their equipment which mostly consists of a giant poster, multiple battery light sticks, … More What is a light stick fanboy? Should I get a light stick?