A series is about more than the protagonists. Read more
Commissions
LiA Bespoke Project – Tying the Knot in Japan
As is so often the case, Japan’s relationship with the spiritual is quite unique. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – A Crow by Any Other Name
They’re annoying – loud, garbage-strewing, pet-threatening – but we remain fascinated by such fiercely intelligent creatures living in our midst. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – Anime’s Top 5(ish) Product Placements
That’s the only way you’re likely to see Yamazaki Distillery these days. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Yakyuu For You Extra Innings – Ballpark Food
And no ghost runner either. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Yakyuu For You
It may be American’s national pastime, but baseball is more popular in Japan these days than it is in the U.S.. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project : The Career of Toriyama Akira
In truth, I’m pretty ill-suited to tackle this job. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project : That Niche (You Know the One I Mean) – Top 10
I can’t succinctly explain what this is a top ten of, but if you know, you know. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Hello, Goodbye – Anime’s Best First and Final Episodes (Wrap-up)
What’s not on a list like this draws as much attention as what is. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Hello, Goodbye – Anime’s Best First and Final Episodes
Fittingly we close with two musings on mortality – one an ending, and one a beginning. Read more