The 2D Files: The Case of “Simulated Depth”

Published on May 31, 2010 in Anime, Editorial, Eroge, Hentai and Manga. 8 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

This might get un-worksafe, so let me give you a NOT SAFE FOR WORK heads-up on this one.

As far as everyone knows, we otaku are fascinated with how the second dimension works. But what makes it more fascinating is the way its binary clockwork makes us understand that its restrictions are limited to what our 2D complex minds can think of.

To further dissect this statement, let’s use the most prominent and overused one: Genshiken‘s Madarame Thesis.

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Defying The Predetermined Stage: The Perilous Challenges of Unorthodox Blogging

Published on May 23, 2010 in Blogging and Editorial. 11 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .
Performing orchestrals with a rock-and-roll band: JAN-JAAAAAN!
Otaku blogging caters to a big audience. Bloggers have to “categorize” themselves according to what they like to write, and this generates an ample amount of audience. Some prefer blogging at intervals, providing first-hand montages and commentaries. Some start writing editorial articles after finishing relevant media. Some prefer to blog about collectibles like gunpla, figures, and the like. Some probe deep to study and question the foundations of otakudom, leaving a trail of debates and discussion in their wake. Some form teams that continously generate content for the blog, keeping it from losing activity. Some even create blogs for the purpose of scanlating or fansubbing material.
But rarely can you find someone who puts everything into a single blog. And I mean EVERYTHING.

The History of Touhou Memedom: It Makes Sense, Because It Doesn’t

Published on May 18, 2010 in Editorial, Games and Touhou. 3 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Tinkering with The World’s Strongest Meme, gear by gear by gear…

As I go through my backlog of blog posts, tweets, images, and e-mails, I noticed that almost 85% of the stuff I have are Touhou-related. Well, that’s fine, really. What I further noticed is the blatant display of memes and character deviations that appeal to the typical Remilafag Reimufag Touhoufag‘s fancy.

Silence, then a surge of sudden curiosity on the matter at hand, which is what this post is all about.

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B-Cup Sex Maniac (Late) First Impressions: Nothing Is Wrong With This Show

Published on May 14, 2010 in Anime, Editorial and Manga. 7 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

It’s Yaoi Spring Season, and even though a good show is hard to find (I am currently being convinced by a lot of people to watch Angel Beats! and Working!!!), an interesting one came to me in the form of B-Gata H Kei, a.k.a. B-Cup Sex Maniac. While some think that this show is nothing more than a perverted streak of fanservice without any notable plot aside from the main characters’ amorous advances, think again.

It’s an epic battle… in a wrong sort of way, actually…

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Alert!: Otaku In The Workplace!

Published on May 12, 2010 in Anime, Editorial, General, Hentai, Manga and Stuff. 9 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Busy Sanae is busy, so get your eyes off that pantyshot and get on to reading.

I think I’ve explained this well enough: I am currently employed. It’s just me doing my job, taking care of stuff, doing what I need to do. Then suddenly, a colleague approaches my table, asks me to lend an ear, and whispers: “Do you have a copy of the last Initial D episode on your flash drive right now?”

*headdesk*

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