In which I ramble on for two hours about you-know-what.
Toshimichi Suzuki and the Making of Bubblegum Crisis
The story of how a remake of a failed film collided with a music exec and Bubblegum Crisis was born.
Neon Never Fades: Thirty Years of Bubblegum Crisis
The “cyberpunk classic” turns thirty this month. Here’s our take on why it has endured.
The Royal Space Expeditionary Force: Star Quest
Royal Space Force: Wings of Honnêamise was first shown to the world thirty years ago this month – in a form and place you wouldn’t expect.
The Unappreciated Mechanical Design of Akira Toriyama
Known best for creating Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, Toriyama is also a fantastic mechanical designer.
When Gundam Came to Hollywood
The never-before-told story of the unproduced American film based on the Japanese giant robot series.
Anime Archaeology: Shibuya’s B-Club Shop
We’re taking another look back at Tokyo’s otaku past, this time we’re visiting B-Club’s long-gone shop in Shibuya.
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.
Interview with Kenji Kawai: Patlabor 2 & Burt Bacharach
In 1993, Japanese cinema magazine Kinema Junpo sat down with composer Kenji Kawai to talk about his work on Patlabor, collaborating with Mamoru Oshii, and his love of Burt Bacharach.
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.