Alone in a Crowd: Neurodivergent Travel and Finding Belonging in Japan
On feeling alone in a crowd, and why Japan may feel more forgiving for neurodivergent people.
Takehiko Inoue’s Real is the most honest manga about loss and identity
Takehiko Inoue’s Real is a manga about loss, disability, and identity. If you’ve ever had to start over, this raw, powerful story might hit home.
Streaming is great, but for anime you love, it’s got to be physical
Streaming anime and manga is convenient, but it’s no substitute for owning physical copies of the series you love. Here’s why tangible media still matters.
I want Discount Hobby back: why I’m starting a Kalamazoo anime store
I’m starting an anime store in Kalamazoo, a third place for otaku. Here’s why 「gan·ba·re!」matters to me, and maybe to you too.
Welcome to 「gan·ba·re!」, a new anime and manga store!
Howdy. Welcome to 「gan·ba·re!」, a new anime and manga store in Kalamazoo, Michigan. What does 「gan·ba·re!」mean? It’s a romanized version of a japanese word, 頑張れ (pronounced gahn-bah-ray). It roughly translates to “do your best!”. It’s words of encouragement from one friend to another, and that’s what I want to do. Basically, I want to…