Dec
31
Every year, I do a little list of the fun things I’ve read and seen during the year. And in the spirit of doing lists, I thought I’d make a list of all the things that made my hobby go further down the drain this year. These are anime and mangas I’ve read throughout the year which have made an impact in my life and will definitely be my ruin for the next few years until their series finish. lol. So, let’s look how this dear otaku’s life went down the drain this year. ;A; Drat.
Dec
23
Merry Christmas everybody!
Finally, got some freedom from some school work and chores. It’s all about the holidays now. And in time with the holidays are gifts! And in the case of OtaChan, gifts come in forms of manga! Wheeee~~~!!??????????????????(( *~??????~)
So what are great mangas to give away to friends during the holidays? Well, although it’s quite late, in case you haven’t decided yet, here’s a roster of mangas to give away to friends!!
Dec
2
A movie for 20th Century Boys
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Urasawa fans, it’s time to celebrate as one of Naoki Urasawa’s masterpieces, 20th Century Boys, is currently being made into a movie. A friend of mine gave me a hint that came from eiga.com and the hint directed me towards the the 20th Century Boys Movie Site. So far, no details about the film are released, except maybe for the year that it’s set to be shown, 2008.
From the looks of the teaser, there seems to be a horror edge to this. Honestly, I didn’t feel this way with 20th Century Boys. It was more of a suspense thriller than a horror. Maybe the static image made me think of The Ring or something. Anyway, the movie is slated to be good, especially since the movie production behind it is the same one in the Death Note movies. I wish they would handle this movie in the same quality that they did with Death Note. Here’s me crossing my fingers, re-planning my travel plans to Japan.
Dec
2
Nodame World!
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I was writing something about Nodame World earlier and then when I sent it, my page just blanked out. I was hoping cache would get what I wrote, but they didn’t so here I am writing it again.
I made an english fansite for Nodame Cantabile. It is just the funniest josei manga I’ve read ever! It is devoid of work-related problems and sexual tension. Just appreciation and love for life and classical music.
My journey to Nodame was quite interesting. I was looking at Urasawa’s nomination for Pluto in the 2005 Osamu Tezuka awards. Then I saw Nodame shortlisted. I was like “Dude, what’s with that chicken scratch look!?” Anyway, I checked the manga out and I finally fell in love. It is now an uber favorite of mine, prolly the only manga that I really read faithfully nowadays.
Anyway, that’s my shameless plug. What is an otaku without her own fansite, right?
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Otaku Champloo is...
a small serving of bittersweet manga bits by a manga addict named Khursten.
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