Fandom Then And Now

Fandom Then And Now

For my second guest post here at Austin Otaku I wanted to reflect on anime fandom and how it has changed over the years. My interest in anime and manga began in 1985, when I was in grade school in the San Francisco Bay Area. The past 25 years have brought many changes...
Brochure: Guide for the Otaku in Exile

Brochure: Guide for the Otaku in Exile

For the presentation on anime for JASGA and for my anime lunch with the Japan Club at LASA High School, I prepared a handout to give to attendees called “Austin Otaku’s Guide for the Otaku in Exile.” It’s kind of a tongue in cheek name, of...
Confessions of a n00b

Confessions of a n00b

Before I get much further into this blog, I have to make a confession. (dramatic pause) Okay, here it goes. *sigh* I’m a n00b. While I have had a fascination with Japan since I was 9 years old (which means I’ve had that fascination for over 3/4 of my...