Tag Archives: rambling

Should any anime be called a “classic”?

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Yumeka

Just as there are numerous books, movies, songs, and other cultural works considered “classics” by many, I’ve often wondered if certain anime should be labeled in a similar way…

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6 things that have disappeared from anime over the past decade

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Yumeka

Being the form of media that it is, anime, like all things, can’t help but change along with the times. There are many things that were common in the anime world a decade ago that have more or less disappeared … Continue reading →

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What I’ve learned from fan translating

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Yumeka

As some of you probably know, for the past couple of months I’ve been part of a translation group that’s been working on providing an English release of the latest Haruhi novels (volumes 10 and 11). We finally completed the … Continue reading →

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Organizing your anime fandom

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Yumeka

It’s always amazed me how so many of us love anime yet we have such a wide variety of ways of relating to it. After all, anime is unique as a hobby because it’s not about being interested in one … Continue reading →

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Anime and its misleading tones

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Yumeka

Yet another unique anime attribute is how many series can convey a variety of different tones regardless of their genre or target audience. What I mean by this is that it’s not uncommon for action/violent anime to have scenes of … Continue reading →

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A farewell to Harry Potter (and will there ever be an anime?)

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Yumeka

I wouldn’t call myself a Harry Potter fan, but I do enjoy the movies and have great respect for the books and overall series. With the release of the final movie, which I saw this past weekend in IMAX 3D, … Continue reading →

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What are your top online presences?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Yumeka

There’s no denying that anime fandom could not have developed as much as it has, nor would it be what it’s been the past decade, without computers and the Internet. Because of this, it’s no surprise that the average anime … Continue reading →

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The wonders of anime apparel and always having anime on your person

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Yumeka

Being the major anime fan that I am, it’s hard for me to imagine not owning any piece of anime apparel. I realize that it’s not always appropriate to advertise anime on your person, but for the most part, I … Continue reading →

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The hit or miss of anime fan fiction

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Yumeka

Ever since the Internet began to find its way into the life of the average person, sharing fan fiction online became a standard fandom outlet for all forms of media. I first discovered the world of fan fiction in the … Continue reading →

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Anecdotes of an anime fan

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Yumeka

Being an active anime fan for many years, I’ve had quite a few interesting things happen to me, whether they were funny, frustrating, or just plain weird. Today I’ll be sharing a handful of my most memorable anime anecdotes…

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