I grew up wrapped around the Sailor Moon franchise, the manga in particular. I loved how the characters led double lives – going to school by daylight, fighting evil by moonlight. They were fiery and passionate, all fighting to protect a world that meant so much to them, while also […]
Moon Musical Make-Up!: Experiencing the Magic of Sailor Moon on Stage
When it came to my attention that a Sailor Moon musical existed, being the lifelong fan that I am, I swiftly concluded that I had no choice but to go see it. I was fortunate enough to acquire tickets for the final performance of Sailor Moon: Petite Étrangère, which was broadcasted […]
Sailor Moon Crystal is Beautifully Nostalgic
It’s been a long two years since Toei Animation announced that a Sailor Moon reboot was in the works, and setback after setback had fans wondering whether or not the rumored series would ever see the light of day. But everyone’s favorite Pretty Guardian is back, and the final result […]
The Origins of Cyborg 009 Retold
Cyborg 009 Author: F.J. DeSanto, Bradley Cramp, Shotaro Ishinomori, Stephen Christy Illustrator: Marcus To, Ian Herring Release Date: September 24, 2013 Publisher: Archaia Entertainment Source: NetGalley DRC Genre(s): Science Fiction, Manga Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: — GoodReads | Amazon Like many nerds, I went through a pretty serious anime phase once upon a time. My experiences with Fullmetal Alchemist […]
COPIC 101: Everything You Need to Know about the World’s Best Marker
If you’re an artist or a crafter (or even if you aren’t), you may have noticed a new brand of marker popping up in craft stores lately. Or perhaps you are a Japanophile and are already familiar with the brand name “Copic.” If you have noticed these professional-grade pens, you’ve […]
Miracle Romance or Miracle Reboot?: A Sailor Moon Update
Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by…next year, maybe? When I heard that a new Sailor Moon series was in the works, I was sitting in “Cafe Talisman,” a Sailor Moon-themed cafe in Osaka, Japan. Nearly spitting out my “Tuxedo Mask Latte,” a wave of nostalgia hit me as my […]
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