We’re taking another look back at Tokyo’s otaku past, this time we’re visiting B-Club’s long-gone shop in Shibuya.
Author: Sean O'Mara
Creator of Zimmerit. ARTMIC OVAs, Kazuhisa Kondo, and Kow Yokoyama are his aesthetic ideals. Can occasionally be found at Otaku USA Magazine and once upon a time at Colony Drop.
Anime Archaeology: Kichijoji’s ARTMIC Building
A trip back to the year 1987 and a peak inside the studio that brought us MOSPEADA, MADOX-01, and… Gall Force.
A Quick and Dirty Old Otaku Guide to Shopping in Tokyo
Advice and recommendations for those prepared to head to Tokyo in search of old otaku shopping.
Colony Drop’s Patlabor the Fanzine is Available Now
Colony Drop’s long-awaited third fanzine is finally available.
The Most Dangerous Year: Future War 198X
The excitement of the Cold War turned hot, animated on the silver screen! What could go wrong?
AWAKE – Opening Animation of Japan S.P.F.X. Convention III
A largely forgotten example of doujin anime, circa 1984.
The Forgotten Macross Pseudo-Sequel: Advanced Valkyrie
In 1985, Shoji Kawamori created an all-new generation of variable fighters.
Britain’s First Anime Fanzine: Robotech UK
Published sometime in 1986 by Tony Luke, Robotech UK, at first glance, seems like your run-of-the-mill Robotech fanzine from the 1980s.
WonderFestival 2016 Summer Round-Up
A quick look at some of the cool kits and toys I noticed at the latest Wonder Festival.
Flashback 1996: Anime America
Twenty years ago today the fourth and final year of Anime America — a short-lived California anime convention that attempted to compete with Anime Expo — kicked off.