Welcome, all, again. Today's discussion will focus upon The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent, a quiet isekai offering one of the least flamboyant--yet one of the most solidly constructed--storylines ...
Welcome, all, again. Our last discussion concerned a dark plot by an abused healer to remake his world, so I thought a much lighter take on world conquest might ...
Welcome, all, again. 2020 was a rough year the world over, and almost everyone I know is feeling lingering effects in some way. I myself lost relatives, coworkers, ...
Welcome, all, again--and happy holidays(!), of whatever flavor you prefer. This time around, we'll be looking at I'm Standing on a Million Lives, a show that has me puzzled ...
Welcome, all, again. This last was a slow viewing season for me, with my favorite genre (slice-of-life) severely underrepresented. Only three new shows managed to catch my interest, ...
Welcome, all, again. Since last my last column appeared here, Corona-chan swung by briefly (I tested negative, thanks!); my profession has been even further vilified; and Memphis regressed from ...
Welcome, all, again. Today let's talk about Princess Connect! Re: Dive, a show that can be kind of hard to pin down: it's comedy; it's adventure; it's bodaciously harem! ...
Welcome, all, again. We are transitioning from a particularly bountiful viewing season, and one of my favorites was yet another anime about anime, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ...
Welcome, all, again. I recently raided my backlog of series-to-be-watched and pulled out 2011's Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl--literally pulled it out of my DVD collection, where it's lingered ...
Welcome, all, again. A new viewing season is upon us, with generous offerings in a number of genres. Today's topic, Ascendance of a Bookworm, is an isekai story ...
Posted on Aug 15 2015
There are many characters we recognize from our childhood, but in a day and age where they’re constantly being “reinvented” it’s nice to see a certain little girl with overalls has stayed the same since her creation. Obviously, I’m talking about the iconic Hello Kitty herself, who I got the chance to see parade on-stage with her friends during Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival!
Posted on Jan 27 2015
Today, get a look at Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's story, Japan Society to premier Legend of the Forest, and Perfume to perform at SXSW.
Posted on Jan 23 2015
Greetings denizens of The Fan! You might be thinking, "Wait, didn't Maki just review an album this month?" And the answer would be YES, I did! But, in my ever present desire to find more and more new music, I'm making an exception!!
Posted on Oct 10 2014
Today, Crunchyroll acquires Your Lie in April, Sentai Filmworks licenses Cross Ange Rondo of Angel, and Perfume's New York concert will be screened in Japanese theaters.
Posted on Sep 16 2014
Today, The Seven Deadly Sins gets new trailer, Perfume to make American debut, and Takahiro Sakurai narrates Gugure Kokkuri-san ad.
Posted on Jul 23 2014
Today, Citizens of Earth gets new trailer, Otakon adds guests, and Perfume releases new lyric video.
Posted on Dec 06 2013
Today, take a look at Perfume's new single, Claris to perform the theme of the upcoming Nisekoi anime, and Bravely Default gets a sequel for 3DS.
Posted on Dec 05 2013
Happy holiday greetings denizens of The Fan! This month, I thought I would change things up a bit on Musikal Makinations as we all prepare for the holidays in our own ways.
Posted on May 02 2013
Today, Perfume teases new single, remember that abstract animation Kickstarter, and Iwata speaks on what he wants to achieve as Nintendo of America's new CEO.
Posted on Feb 26 2013
Today, Persona 2 hits PSN, Zettai Karen Children's anime gets a manga adaptation, and Perfume performs Mirai no Museum at Doraemon movie pre-screening.
