Day 2 of Otakutober: Spooktacular Horror Games

Hello ghosts, ghouls, and ghastly groupies! Thank you for joining us for day two  of 13 Days of Otakutober. Today, we’re going to take a step away from anime and towards the dark hallway with the flickering lights, to take a moment to highlight some Horror Games. What are classic titles? What are contemporary? The … More Day 2 of Otakutober: Spooktacular Horror Games

Otaku Thursday: Anime Related Youtubers to Watch

Hello all and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! I hope you all enjoyed Hotsui Matsuri last week, but this week we’re back to our regular programming! Well–kind of. Today I’m actually going to be talking about something I’ve never talked about but occasionally enjoy indulging in–watching anime Youtubers. So today instead of delivering an anime … More Otaku Thursday: Anime Related Youtubers to Watch

Nihongo Legends: Anime About the Dearly Departed

No. We are not talking about scary ghosts–that is reserved for Otakutober. Today we’re talking about all of the friendly ghosts and spirits that make for some really beautiful stories. Not to mention it’s around the time of Obon Festival right now and Obon is all about honoring the spirits of the deceased, so I … More Nihongo Legends: Anime About the Dearly Departed

What is Matsuri anyways?– So glad you asked!

It’s me, Star, kicking off our very own HOTSUI MATSURI. With the most important question to answer. What is a Matsuri? Well, Matsuri quite literally means festival. They are also like fests here with food stalls, vendors, decorations, activities related to the celebration. Everyone wears appropriate outfits and cookies depending on the season some in … More What is Matsuri anyways?– So glad you asked!