Otakon 2023 Recap
Very quick post today, mostly because life continues to be insane and crazy, as always. But I just wanted to touch upon my experience at Otakon 2023 this past year.
Review: Kuroshitsuji: Chi ni Moeru Rikorisu
Musicals in Japan are the best. Yeah, I said it. I LOVE musicals in Japan. And that’s why today I want to tell you about my absolute, favorite, best Japanese musical experience. That of the time I went to see “Kuroshitsuji: Chi ni Moeru Rikorisu” (“Black Butler: Lycoris that Blazes the Earth”), the third musical adaptation of the manga “Black Butler” by Yana Toboso.
Travels: Kawakami Gensai – The “Real” Rurouni Kenshin
The new Rurouni Kenshin anime debuts today! But have you wanted to know about the real hitokiri, Kawakami Gensai, who served as the inspiration for “Himura Kenshin”? Since I was able to visit his grave this past December, I’ve gleaned a wealth of information about him. So let me tell you about this fascinating individual from Japanese history and how he compares with the infamous Hitokiri Battosai!
Featured Artist Spotlight: Wanderlust Photography
It’s time to grab your fleece blankets and pumpkin spice delights! Because today I’m pleased to bring you the latest in this series of Featured Artist Spotlights. And it’s an artist that brings, in her own words “dark and moody” to life with her art. In short, a perfect artist whose work we can look into as schools go back into session and fall’s moody and spooky season rolls in – Wanderlust Photography!
Interviewed By Connected Television Show
I was recently interviewed by Connected Television Show for my cosplay work! As such, I’m super happy to be able to share with you all the interview itself here!
Defying Destiny Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Five for “Defying Destiny” has been posted! Check it out through the link below!
Attack on Wall Tokyo and Wall Sapporo
Shinzou wo Sasageyo, Minna-san! I’ve been in a bit of a revitalized good mood primarily due to rewatching episodes of the anime 進撃の巨人 (“Shingeki no Kyojin”), so I thought I’d relate an experience I had while living in Tokyo in 2015 called “Attack on Wall Tokyo” as well as another one I had during a trip to Sapporo in 2016 called “Attack on Wall Sapporo”.
Defying Destiny Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Four for “Defying Destiny” has been posted! Check it out!
Travels: Amazing Milky Way Sweets in Ikebukuro
Recently I appeared as a guest writer on the Japan Living and Lifestyle blog run by the lovely Urano family. What did I write on? Well of course, one of my favorite places on earth: Ikebukuro (池袋)! More specifically though, I discussed some of my favorite places to get great sweets and treats in and around the Sunshine Street and City areas. So in addition to that article, today, I’m sharing here a little more on my favorite place in Ikebukuro for sweet things: Milky Way!
Defying Destiny – Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Three for “Defying Destiny” has been posted! Check it out! 😀