Akihabara News shows the japanese solution to snoozebar slamming: compressed air backbreaking...
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A Japanese boy models a knife-resistant coat in this handout photo released by the maker, Madre in Fukuoka, western Japan July 22, 2004. The coat, made from the same fibres used in police and military knife-proof and bullet-proof vests, is the latest product aimed at providing parental peace of mind in Japanese society horrified by a series of gruesome attacks on children. REUTERS/Madre/Handout
Hideaki Anno on the big screen
Hideaki Anno shows off his acting chops in Katsuhito Ishii's live action film Cha no Aji (A Taste of Tea) The movie has been released by Grasshoppa Films who were also responsible for DEAD LEAVES. We're just using this as an excuse to post pictures of CUTIE HONEY. . .
Courtney Love: USA Today, Tomorrow THE WORLD
Ripped from the headlines: USA Today has an article about Courtney Love and her PRINCESS AI pitch to TokyoPOP. See inane blather from CEO Stu Levy and some guy with the lame handle of "D.J. Milky" and wonder exactly why a has-been out-of-control wannabe rocker has a manga bookdeal. . .
TIME Reviews Osama Tezuka's PHOENIX
From TIME Online Magazine Comix review: "This counterpoint of seriousness and play manifests itself most fundamentally in the artwork. The characters appear mostly in a silly 'cartoon' style, with tropes like exaggerated brows, buckteeth and expressive eyes. (Tezuka defies expectations of what Japanese 'manga' looks like.) These caricatures are then set against highly detailed backgrounds, with Tezuka often taking extra panels, or even entire two-page spreads, just to linger on the environments. He has such a mastery of the form that while providing every necessary panel to tell the story he has extra space just for breathing room."
Otakon call for submissions
| First Submission for the Otakon Psychommu Gajin, and that's all we've got. We need your anime and manga reviews and con reports! Deadline is July 25th! Head over to PsychommuSlamFest for details! |  Fake NEW YORKER Cartoon 001 Originally uploaded by bchan. |
Shin Tanaka's Collection
Here's an alternative to spending $$$ on those cool toy figures. Shin Tanaka has created Papercraft versions of his favorite collection and offered them as a free download. Just print out the PDF files and get out your xacto knife and gluestick. Just like making zines...
Down on the Monkey Farm...
Rebuilding your riceburner not enough of a challange? Are you a fan of Armored Trooper Votoms? Check out this japanese blog detailing the construction of a lifesized Scope Dog. Don't forget the red sholder! Heads up from Duality
Sakigake!! Cromartie High School Live Action Movie?
Animaxis reports that a Sakigake!! Cromartie High School live action movie is in the works, expect a cast of wrestlers and boxers...
