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An in depth look into American otaku culture. Archive for Con Reports. Wednesday, August 14th, 2013. Once a year Baltimore opens her arms wide to welcome the Otaku of the world. This year, on the 20th anniversary Otakon, her arms were open even wider. The con felt more alive and more packed than ever before. From the minute I arrived in town to the minute I left, I felt the love and warmth around me. And that wasn’t just the summer heat. AnimeNEXT 2010 – Day 3 in Tweets. Sunday, June 20th, 2010. I recomm...
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The Anime Almanac » Editorials
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. The Head-Scratching Acquisition of “We Without Wings”. Monday, June 13th, 2011. While I was at a panel at AnimeNEXT last Saturday, I received a series of press release emails from FUNimation on the latest license acquisitions they had just announced at a convention in Texas. Among them was the currently on-air anime series. 8221; I ask myself out loud after reading that. The Daily Almanac: In Defense of Chu-Bra…. Tuesday, February 9th, 2010. REPOST: The ASOS ...
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. The Anime Almanac is a collection of stories, editorials, and analytical essays told through the point of view of anime and manga collector Scott VonSchilling. Topics cover anime fandom, industry news, trends in the medium, and showcases of exceptional works of anime and manga. I currently live in Harrison, NJ, and work as a Technical Consultant in New York City. I started the site in April 2005 as a review blog, but very quickly found a niche in writing in d...
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The Anime Almanac » Blog Archive » Ota-line-kon 2013
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. Once a year Baltimore opens her arms wide to welcome the Otaku of the world. This year, on the 20th anniversary Otakon, her arms were open even wider. The con felt more alive and more packed than ever before. From the minute I arrived in town to the minute I left, I felt the love and warmth around me. And that wasn’t just the summer heat. For anyone who doesn’t know, there is one narrow staircase between the sky bridge and the BCC. This creates a huge bot...
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The Anime Almanac » Manga
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. Manga Review: Chi’s Sweet Home (vol. 1). Thursday, June 17th, 2010. Chi’s Sweet Home. It is no secret that I love. And it certainly ranks up there as one of my all time favorite series. I already own most of the comics in Japanese, and the anime earned the #2 position on my Top Anime of 2009. Chi’s Sweet Home. And so I am thrilled to report that Vertical’s release is very, very well done. Manga Review: My Darling, Miss Bancho! Wednesday, March 17th, 2010.
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The Anime Almanac » Blog Archive » To -san or not to -san?
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. To -san or not to -san? The Twitterverse was buzzing today over the news. That MX Media, the team behind a lot of the translations that appear on the Crunchyroll simulcasts, was going to stop including Japanese honorifics from their English translations. The announcement caused rage with some fans. And a number even threatened to quit Crunchyroll. Was this announcement really all that Earth shattering? So after the American fans have learned this fundamental ...
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The Anime Almanac » Blog Archive » AnimeNEXT 2010 – Day 3 in Tweets
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. AnimeNEXT 2010 – Day 3 in Tweets. Yeah… even I’m surprised that I went with the Lupin III figure. From Anime Jam Session. From The Anime Almanac. From Out Of Time Productions. I am … somewhat awake! 8220;Best” experience. Walking in on someone masturbating in the bathroom! I hope that was at the con and not at @ VamptVo’s. You know what sucks…Exhaustion. Good morning . Time for a relaxing sunday! Try to “take it easy! You know that never happens. That $200 wa...
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The Anime Almanac » Reviews
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. Manga Review: Chi’s Sweet Home (vol. 1). Thursday, June 17th, 2010. Chi’s Sweet Home. It is no secret that I love. And it certainly ranks up there as one of my all time favorite series. I already own most of the comics in Japanese, and the anime earned the #2 position on my Top Anime of 2009. Chi’s Sweet Home. And so I am thrilled to report that Vertical’s release is very, very well done. Anime Review: Appleseed (Blu-Ray, 2010 Dub). Wednesday, May 5th, 2010.
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The Anime Almanac » Features
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. Anime Review: Strike Witches. Tuesday, March 30th, 2010. They are cute girls who walk around with no pants on. And oh yeah, they have animal ears and fluffy tails when they go flying. Some of them are even cat girls! Do I really need to say any more about it? Is the best show ever made. Review copy provided by FUNimation Entertainment. The Daily Almanac: As Funny as a Heart Attack. Thursday, February 18th, 2010. Top Ten Anime Releases of 2009. It sure was a l...
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The Anime Almanac » Video Games
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An in depth look into American otaku culture. Archive for Video Games. IPhone App Review: Fullmetal Alchemist State Alchemy Exam. Thursday, January 28th, 2010. The Fullmetal Alchemist State Alchemy Exam ( iTunes link. Is the second anime franchise coming to the iPhone from Japanese developer Appliya. A year ago, they released a series of novelty Evangelion apps, such as a clock and sticker app I was able reviewed on this blog. 8221;) and Chemistry (“The bubbles in soda are caused by what gas? Friday, Apr...
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