July 2009

  • Robot Bride

    By Anonymous on 7/29/09 3:24am
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    I knew she looked familiar – it's HRP-4C from a few months ago. Remember her? She strutted her cogs and curves at her unveiling at the Japanese National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science? If I didn't know any better I would say that the petite robot has seen a bit of the world and is all ready to take the next big step – get married!

    Or something to that effect. She's not quite ready but seems like someone has made the perfect wedding dress for her. The moment in question is, strangely enough, her moment of fame at the catwalk where she sauntered down the path in a designer wedding dress. The dress itself was designed by Yumi Katsura who must be quite proud of such a crossover. After all, she is playing a part in the gradual introduction of robots into our everyday life.



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  • From Miss Marple to The Ripper: Anime with Western themes

    By akgoemans on 7/20/09 4:28am
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    Have you come across anime series that are heavily inspired by Western concepts or historical events? If you are a fan of anime series and avidly explore various genres, I am sure you have come across plenty of such examples. Well, for those who would like to know a bit more about series with these particular themes, check out the list below. This list especially caters to readers who love either indulge in the shojo genre or who love a bit of parry-and-stab sword maneuvers in their stories.



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  • National Manga Museum

    By akgoemans on 7/13/09 2:21am
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    Japanese authorities have been planning a national manga center for a few years and it looks like this plan might finally see the light of day. The center itself is called Kokuritsu Media Geijutsu Sogo Senta (which in effected has been translated by reporters as National Center for Media Arts or NCMA) and it boasts to be a fantastic storehouse of all things anime and manga. According to earlier plans, this building is meant to be a formidable site, standing tall at at least four stories high and stretching out to cover 10,000 sq. meters.

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  • The Japanese Game Show Formula

    By msarko on 7/10/09 12:11am
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    It's all kinds of wrong, I know, but bear with me.

     



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  • When is Trigun movie going to be released?

    By akgoemans on 7/7/09 3:59am
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    TrigunTrigunFinally, it sees the light of day. What am I going on about? The Trigun movie, of course! It looks like it's been four years in the making but it is going to be released for fans all over to enjoy. I came across a clip for the movie; it was apparently shown at Anime Expo 2009.

    Well, the trailer/clip definitely looks good. The art work has been jazzed up and thus, looks modern. Don't worry, it still appears to retain the essence of each character and the basic storyline. Where the basic storyline is concerned, this is apparently an original story derived from/based on/inspired by the popular anime series.


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  • Japanese Prank

    By becksta on 7/6/09 4:23pm
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    Yet another reason to LOVE Japan.....

     

  • A Lucky Charm for Cancers all the way from Japan

    By sparklyscotty on 7/4/09 3:00pm
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    If you were born under the zodiac constellation of Cancer, (roughly June 21 - July 22, but varying from year to year) you are known as the "Moon Child".  Loyal and with a tendency to like being in control, you can enhance your luck and wisdom with a little help from a certain kind of good luck charm called Netsukes.

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  • An eco-friendly bra from Japan?

    By akgoemans on 7/2/09 5:31am
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