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Recap Throwback: Anime Weekend Atlanta 15

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:September 17, 2020
Post category:Otaku
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The following is a republication of a recap of my first Anime Weekend Atlanta in attendance! It was originally published following the convention in 2009. Since we’re in a situation where there are no cons to attend, unless virtually, in 2020, I figured this would be a good opportunity to wipe the dust off some of these posts, and with a little editing of typos here and there.

A LOT has changed since then, which also brings up a reminder that there are things that once were acceptable, which is now viewed with caution; I am not going to bring it to attention now, but you may figure it out as you read along, especially if you’ve been keeping up with the anime industry in the US in 2019.

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Centaku Media Journal: Episode #08

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:September 4, 2020
Post category:Podcasts
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In this episode, Sanjo-chan talks about the new English dubs of Crunchyroll’s Summer 2020 titles, the closure of Sega’s famous Akihabara arcade, and the departure of a member of VIXX following controversial comments.

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Interesting Find: The Mini-Guide for New Shitajiki Collectors

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:August 13, 2020
Post category:Otaku
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Collecting Shitajiki is a step forward in becoming an Otaku for life. Anime enthusiasts usually collect figurines created based on original or existing characters. For me, however, I take a different approach to collecting anime memorabilia. Shitajiki are pencil boards, like a clipboard–but without a clip, and with graphics. They are just like trading cards, but twice in size!

Author’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2008. I decided to give this post another life for anyone who is interested in collecting these. However, it’s been a minute since I’ve invested in them, but with having to republish this post, I just might give it another shot! Enjoy!

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Centaku Media Journal: Episode #07

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:August 7, 2020
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We finally made it to Lucky #7 as Sanjo-chan discusses the upcoming anime project from Production I.G. and Adult Swim, details of a digitized Tokyo Game Show 2020, Final Fantasy XIV’s upcoming Patch 5.3, and KupoCon’s “The Crystals” Award Event, highlighting the best in the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Music Spotlight: Jang Geun Suk’s “Crazy Crazy Crazy”

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:August 3, 2020
Post category:Entertainment
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Note: The following was written in November 2011, and it was originally for Jang Geun Suk’s single, “Let Me Cry”. In the time following the original publication of the post, he released his full album, “Just Crazy”, which includes Let Me Cry. However, for republication, I am going to include “Crazy Crazy Crazy” to highlight his aforementioned first album, released in 2012.

I wanted to talk about a popular Korean Wave actor who trends above all the others in Japan (in before AKB48) and had a sold out concert at the Tokyo Dome. His name is Jang Geun Suk (also written as Jang Keun Suk), who rose to fame after starring in the 2009 Korean drama, You’re Beautiful, and had a cameo appearance in the Japanese adaptation of YAB, Ikemen Desu Ne.

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Channel Surfing: YG Future Strategy Office

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:July 31, 2020
Post category:Entertainment
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YG Future Strategy Office is a Netflix Original Series from 2018 that starred former BIGBANG member, Seungri. It’s not a traditional Korean Drama in terms of standards, but a mock reality show. Showing behind the scenes of the maknae’s attempts to improve YG Entertainment’s global domination.

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Centaku Media Podcast – Episode #03: Let’s Talk About Conventions

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:July 29, 2020
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Since 2020 has put us in a situation where attending conventions is not possible due to the world’s current situation, let’s talk about conventions to kill the time until the fire that the year caused is put out. In this episode, Sanjo-chan talks about what it’s like attending conventions–whether it is an anime convention or a multifandom convention–and what to expect and what NOT to expect when attending them, as well as what to do and NOT do at conventions.

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Channel Surfing: The God of High School

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:July 27, 2020
Post category:Anime & Manga
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One of the highly anticipated shows of the 2020 Summer Anime Lineup is The God of High School. The God of High School is based on the South Korean WEBTOON comic of the same name, created by Park Yongje, and the anime produced by the studio MAPPA, known for Kids on the Slope, Terror in Resonance, and Yuri on Ice to name a few.

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