It’s Time for Star’s Hot Seat!

It’s one of my favorite times of the year–fall–but also, September. And what holiday is in September? Star’s Birthday! This year we had two separate celebrations, and now? Now I have five important questions to ask the birthday being–five important questions that make up this year’s hot seat questionnaire! And this year we decided to … More It’s Time for Star’s Hot Seat!

Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: The Beauty of Natsume Yuujinchou

It’s either your calming cup of tea or the most boring show you’ve ever seen. It paints gorgeous sceneries, touches on ancient mythologies, and crafts soothing and beautiful OSTs. The show is honestly one of my favorites, and it’s perfect for Hotsui Matsuri. Natsume Yuujinchou, or better known as Natsume’s Book of Friends is a … More Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: The Beauty of Natsume Yuujinchou

Buddy Daddies: Found Family & Broken Childhoods

Hello, hello, and welcome to Otaku Thursday! It has been…a hot minute. I’m sure you’ve read Star’s catch-up post so you know that between illness, broken computers, impromptu trips, and birthday celebrations–we haven’t had a ton of time to do posts (or even watch anime). But here I am, trying to get us back on … More Buddy Daddies: Found Family & Broken Childhoods

April Fu-fu-fools: Demystifying Japanese humor- What’s so funny about nudity and chaos?

Heyo! Today, I’ve decided to focus on what comedy in Japan truly looks like. So like many shows Japan’s humor has evolved. Stand-up, Sketch (routine), or improvisation are three types of comedic performances. They each speak to different audiences varying in different content. Story-telling Back in the day, Japan used to have a form of … More April Fu-fu-fools: Demystifying Japanese humor- What’s so funny about nudity and chaos?