First off, I wanted to remind you all that if you're into fanfiction, we have some! Under the “Browse” menu towards the bottom you'll see the link. We've got a small collection of fics from series like InuYasha and Ouran High School Host Club, as well as some original works. (And yes, I'm aware that a bug causes each fic to show up twice-- we're working on it.) There's also a non-fiction guide to the forums there if you feel the need.
If fanfiction's not really your bag, try this two-part interview with Crunchyroll's CEO Kun Gao over at ICv2. There's a lot of talk about future plans for the company-- consider it a preview. (You could also consider it a preview of a future feature of ours, hint hint.)
I've been saying for ages that I foresee Japan potentially becoming a competitor with the US in terms of global reach for its entertainment, so I don't mind telling you that it's gratifying hearing it from someone else.
Since we've got a holiday coming I decided to go pretty easy on you guys with the reading assignment this week; the only other thing I've got for you isn't even really a reading thing. It's a 1:1-scale Gundam head. Seriously! How awesome is that?
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Cutting Edge: New Anime Spring 2010
Not a full season preview, but a spotlight on some interesting-looking shows...
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Monster Mecha Or Skimpy Suit?
When it comes to mecha, how big is TOO big?
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How Can Cosplay be this Good? Kiss Your Sailors Edition
Your weekly look at sweet and sexy cosplay.
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New Adult Swim Anime #1: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
It's official!
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So, Uh, There's This Haruhi Movie Coming Out Saturday
A bit of fanfare for The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, 'cause I felt like it.
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Japan Responds (Minimally) to Upcoming Marvel Anime
Shocking news: Japan is less excited about Marvel anime than we are.
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Ode to the Girls of Gradient Hair
I dunno what it is, but I just really dig this style.
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Super-Sexy Figure I Can't Afford #31,926.5
This delicious figure from Jun Tsukasa and Yamato's Creators' Labo.
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EDITORIAL: Why the iPad Kinda Sucks (for Anime)
Just some thoughts on the upcoming Apple device.
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Japan Responds (Minimally) to Upcoming Marvel Anime
Shocking news: Japan is less excited about Marvel anime than we are.
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How Can Cosplay be this Good? Kiss Your Sailors Edition
Your weekly look at sweet and sexy cosplay.
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Canada's YTV Drops Naruto and Bleach
Mwah-mwah-mwahhhhhhhh.
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Monster Mecha Or Skimpy Suit?
When it comes to mecha, how big is TOO big?
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New Adult Swim Anime #1: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
It's official!
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New Virtual Girlfriends! Meet Love Plus...Plus?
Terrible name, obvious insta-hit game.
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Ode to the Girls of Gradient Hair
I dunno what it is, but I just really dig this style.
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on Dec. 21, 2008
And now that the head is done, Japan can build the rest of it. Do it, Japan.