Here it is, the special mid-week episode I promised containing my review of FanimeCon 2009. In short: It’s the perfect compromise between huge mega-con and small local fan-run con, and I liked it. A lot. We also go over some news, including, yes, some more Weird Japan. No picks this week, but I think you’ll like this episode just the same.
News:
- Photo Op at 1:1 Scale Gundam Auctioned (direct link to the auction) (tour of giant Gundam) (another video tour of the Gundam)
- Studio Ghibli’s Next Feature Film to Open Next Year
- Twilight Manhwa by Young Kim to Be Published by Yen Press (Updated)
- Ultimo’s Stan Lee & Hiroyuki Takei at Comic-Con Int’l
Weird Japan:
- Anpanman Gets Guinness World Record for Most Characters
- Top 10 Sexiest Prefectures of Japan
- Moe Buddhism Draws Otaku Converts
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