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Evangelion 2.0: Cruel Angel’s Thesis 2009 version! Evangelion 2.0: Cruel Angel’s Thesis 2009 version!

Evangelion 2.0 has quite some interesting surprises. It seems Evangelion producers unleashed a new version for one of the most popular songs in anime and also the opening intro for the original Evangelion TV Series. “Cruel Angel’s Thesis 2009″ was released as a marketing stunt for Evangelion 2.0. Both songs are performed by Yoko Takahashi. Here... [Read more of this review]

Evangelion 2.0: Kotobukiya’s Asuka Langley for October 2009! Evangelion 2.0: Kotobukiya’s Asuka Langley for October 2009!

Finally Kotobukiya released photos of the 1/6 Asuka Langley figure…A nice companion for Rei Ayanami figure as shown below… Now, She really looks great…and together with Rei, they are a nice eye catcher in any collection. Asuka will be released on October 2009 for about 6,800 yen. (Around 67.00 USD) You can preorder her NOW! For... [Read more of this review]

Japan Firefighters forced to do 10,000 push-ups! Japan Firefighters forced to do 10,000 push-ups!

There is something wrong with Japanese Firefighters these days. Eleven senior firefighters have been punished for hazing new recruits by making them perform 10,000 pushups, among other abuses, the Matsudo Fire Department said Wednesday. The action taken against those disciplined included cuts in their salaries. Five of the 10 new recruits who participated... [Read more of this review]

Haruhi Second Season: The loop from hell continues! Haruhi Second Season: The loop from hell continues!

OMG! I cant believe this! You must be kidding Haruhi, right? When you thought it was over…WRONG!…No closure, resolution, nothing… for this infamous arc and I am sure Haruhi fans will curse Kadokawa for this. You can´t blame Kyoani for this trolling stunt! After all, they did their stuff and never reuse or recycle any single frame.... [Read more of this review]

Sengoku Basara 3 news and Cosplays! Sengoku Basara 3 news and Cosplays!

Sengoku Basara fans enjoyed an event held in Tokyo Dome to announce the upcoming Sengoku Basara 3 game scheduled for 2010! There were several cosplays during the show. Honestly, I never saw the show or play the game, but it seems it is pretty popular and there is a second season in the works and scheduled for next year! Capcom is currently working... [Read more of this review]

K-ON Hirasawa Yui figure in progress! K-ON Hirasawa Yui figure in progress!

It seems there is another figure in progress from super ultra popular show K-ON! This time, it is the turn for Hirasawa Yui! Of course, if you put Mio Akiyama figure side by side with this one, I can bet who wins the appeal from K-ON fans! For progress updates on this figure, visit the good source. We will wait for the colored versions! Who... [Read more of this review]

Evangelion 2.0: Cool car and Cute gals! Evangelion 2.0: Cool car and Cute gals!

This car really looks cool. It has EVA-01 all over it. This car was made by Tamiya and it has all the colors and style of the Eva-01. It is also a 4 wheel drive for maximum performance. If only it could transform, like the autobots, that would be awesome. This car has a 1680 yen price tag and can be found in Amiami website. This car can be a chick... [Read more of this review]

Lego Arcade! Lego Arcade!

Sure people has plenty of time and a lot of passion for what they are doing..Classic example for this video showcased in Youtube. This is a compilation of classic arcade games from the 80’s but made entirely with Lego Blocks and Stop motion animation. Games like Pac Man, Space Invaders, even Frogger! Just take a look at it. Good things come... [Read more of this review]

Happy Birthday Walkman! Happy Birthday Walkman!

Long way before the iPod, MP3 players….even before the mp3 format or the internet, there was something called Walkman!…and today, it is celebrating 30 years! When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette-tape player delivered music on-the-go _ a totally innovative... [Read more of this review]

Fans steals Leonardo DiCaprio sneakers in Japanese Temple! Fans steals Leonardo DiCaprio sneakers in Japanese Temple!

It seems Leonardo DiCaprio will take the oscar for the odd news of the day… A TRIP to a Japanese temple left Leonardo DiCaprio (above) barefoot after ugly American tourists stole the star’s sneakers. During a visit to a hilltop shrine in Kyoto last week, DiCaprio was asked by a couple of fans to pose for a picture — but he declined,... [Read more of this review]

More “animated” criticism for the Shrine! More “animated” criticism for the Shrine!

There is some criticism for the Anime Shrine, PM Taro Aso wants to build to honor the Japanese Animation. The anime shrine or “Media Arts Center” (tentative name) is generating controversy because the animatiion industry in Japan has its own problems. The debate over Japan’s National Media Arts Center — a proposed government institution... [Read more of this review]

Pervert couple filming girl in toilet! Pervert couple filming girl in toilet!

Some people do weird stuff, just because they are bored…or thats what they usually say to the Police once they are caught…Take for example this weird case. A primary school teacher and his wife were arrested on suspicion of using a hidden video camera to secretly film people inside a women’s toilet at a public park in Yokohama on... [Read more of this review]

Elementary, My dear Meido Detective! Elementary, My dear Meido Detective!

What you get when you combine a hot meido with a detective brain? a Maid Detective of course! Japan’s TV Asahi has a new show that features something REALLY interesting – a maid who works undercover as a detective. And get this: it’s called… Maid Detective! Featuring upcoming actress and singer Saki Fukuda, 18, in the starring... [Read more of this review]

Evangelion 2.0 rules Japan’s Box Office! Evangelion 2.0 rules Japan’s Box Office!

It seems Evangelion 2.0 had an strong opening at the Box Office…Not a surprise of course!…Here is the report and also a video featuring the premiere and lots of cosplays! Kabukicho, at the center of Tokyo was the stage for Evangelion premiere. Hundredes of Evangelion followers were there to celebrate. Source: EFE / LNA via El Informador Animated... [Read more of this review]

Evangelion 2.0: Girls in Swimsuits! Evangelion 2.0: Girls in Swimsuits!

Megami Magazine bring us the Evangelion 2.0 girls in swimsuits. Asuka, Rei and Mari are showing their swimsuits for our delight! Good stuff indeed. I wonder about the role of Mari in Evangelion 2.0. It would be nice to know her appeal among Evangelion fans. Miss Evangelion is... Asuka Langley Ayanami Rei Makinami Mari Katsuragi... [Read more of this review]

Complaints you want to say to your partner but you can’t ! Complaints you want to say to your partner but you can’t !

Partner applies to girlfriends, boyfriends, husband, wife, etc. Basically, this recent survey from goo Ranking via “What Japan thinks” asks What things you want to say to your partner, but you basically can´t. The survey was for both sex,  men to women and women to men. Demographics Between the 21st and 25th of May 2009 1,082 members... [Read more of this review]

Megami Magazine #111 released! Megami Magazine #111 released!

Megami Magazine for August 2009, issue “triple one” is out and it has a wide variety of nice images featuring our favorite anime characters! Just click the image to check out the girls! There are quite a lot of girls I like in this issue…Evangelion, K-ON…and even the girls from the new series, CANAAN are featured too! The only... [Read more of this review]

Evangelion 2.0: Attack of the Rei Clones Event! Evangelion 2.0: Attack of the Rei Clones Event!

The coverage for Evangelion 2.0 continues and this time, it gets better. At the premiere, the producers launched this special event featuring Cosplays and a large EVA-01 statue. One of the highlights was the participation of Gravure idol, Nakamura Miu dressed as Ayanami Rei. Here are the nice pictures and I must say, it is better than watching Kaoru... [Read more of this review]

Evangelion 2.0: Lining up for the movie! Evangelion 2.0: Lining up for the movie!

Probably not a surprise, but it seems Evangelion 2.0 will break box office records. Hundreds of people are lining up for the movie… 1, 2, 3…keep counting! There is something funny in this photo……Wish there were Rei clones instead! I cant see the theater in this photo!! Evangelion 2.0 will have nice box office records without... [Read more of this review]

Evangelion 2.0: It is finally here! Evangelion 2.0: It is finally here!

Evangelion 2.0 finally hit theaters in Japan and there are quite a lot of reviews on the internet. Unfortunately, many otakus living outside Japan couldnt watch the premiere, but thanks to the internet, there are quite a lot of reviews, spoilers, images and everything your Evangelion mind can imagine. Staying away from all the sources for “spoilage”... [Read more of this review]

Awesome Laptop! Awesome Laptop!

This MacBook Pro laptop is property of Yuki Nagato so beware if you find it somewhere in the sky! Now, this is the coolest thing I have ever saw today. If you are going to buy (I doubt you can)…Say Sayonara to it once it flies!  Read More →

Japanese mourns Michael Jackson’s death! Japanese mourns Michael Jackson’s death!

The whole world mourns the loss of Michael Jackson…including Japan. Michael Jackson´s last visit to Japan in 2007 In Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, a woman makes a beeline for the Michael Jackson display on the second floor of the HMV music store. Crying under her green knit cap, she reaches for “Visionary,” a black box... [Read more of this review]

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