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Which is why I like posting on fan initiatives like the CLAMP Appreciation Project and now a new one: Global Shinkai Day, intended to celebrate the works of Makoto Shinkai. Now, I admit, I'm not Shinkai's biggest fan: Voices from a Distant Star was pretty incredible for an almost one-man show, but nothing earth-shattering for me. That said, I would never deny that his works have had a profound impact on some anime fans, and he has certainly brought himself to a pretty high level within the anime industry.
So! Fans have established February 27 - 28 as Global Shinkai Day for 2009. The effort is centered around a Shinkai fansite, Cherry Blossoms Falling, which is running discussions, contests, and encouraging fans to hold viewings of Shinkai's works on those days. They have also gotten Shinkai fansites in China and Japan participating, so it's an international project. How cool is that?
And how about for our own site's celebration, someone fills in the info for Shinkai's works by Global Shinkai Day?
Eh, I'm a big enough fan I'll do it if no one else has.
I'll probably do it over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend assuming no one else does by then. Between classes and Valkyria Chronicles (my PS3 arrives Monday) I've been busy enough to where I still haven't even finished the Gundam Wing section yet... and that makes me sad... D:
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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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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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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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Ode to the Girls of Gradient Hair
I dunno what it is, but I just really dig this style.
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on Jan. 9, 2009