October. Halloween, Beltane – the occult is in the air. Read more
Commissions
LiA Bespoke Project – Pachinko: Balls Out
You may think you know pachinko, but you probably don’t know the full story. I sure don’t. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – Anime Pals From Around the World
Anime may be a Japanese medium, but its settings know no borders. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: The Tournament Arc Double-Overtime – The Olympics
Yes Al, I do – I do believe in them. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Tournament Arcs Overtime – Best Battles
As a companion piece to the main tournament arcs article, Nicc asked me to include some of my favorite battles from anime. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – The Tournament Arc
When you’ve watched hundreds and hundreds of series like I have, how are you supposed to recall all of them on demand? Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Tying the Knot – Extra Marital Affairs
A series is about more than the protagonists. Read more
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