Since 2016, we’ve seen how “Virtual YouTubers” redefine the platform in Japan, and now four years after, we saw the boom of YouTubers, leading the way to its localizations in Korea, China, Indonesia and even India. I’m still watching a few vlogs, but most of the time I spend my mobile data watching VTubers. Or Michael Reeves. Sometimes Lilypichu. But more on Michael Reeves. Maybe Davie504 too. ...
Let’s start this post by showing this comment right here. It’s been more than 10 years since I stepped my foot into an anime convention. My first event is the Anime Overload Festival in November 2009, and I believe SMX Convention Center is that young. I remember wearing an oversized shirt that I describe as a cape, and I’m still a skinny guy who is yet to be introduced to the anime fandom in general. ...
Amid the crisis we are into, there are series that have started airing this Spring season in Japan - as they are ready to keep us distracted, I’m much ready to share my picks. Being the seiyuu-inclined, my thoughts will be mostly about the voices behind the characters. Lastly, you can watch these series legally through the official videos/links included in this post, which can either go to Muse Asia of Singapore- and Taiwan-based Muse Communications, or Ani-One of Hong Kong’s MediaLink. ...
Last week, we saw a post on Facebook compiling the posts of people who either mistook sign language in-sets on local newscasts as something similar to the social app Tiktok. This did not go well with the Deaf community. This did not also go well with the Philippine National Association of Sign Language Interpreters (PNASLI). Interpreters seek awareness after online ‘mockery’ of sign language insets MANILA - An organization of sign language interpreters has asked the public to be more aware of their work and the Deaf community after some netizens questions the use of insets during television newscasts. ...
As we feature Chamoji’s Murasaki7 mobile puzzle game, I have invited my friend who plays games better than me, Reikisha, to review this game for keepsakes. He’ll take it from here – please enjoy reading his review. - Jay There are an estimated 20 new mobile games released on Google Play and App Store, based on the QooApps charts. Some of these games are developed by popular game companies with a good track record of keeping the player base active through generous in-game rewards during special events. ...
It’s the start of the new anime season, and ANIPLUS Asia told keepsakes. their lineup for the Spring 2020 Anime season for its viewers in Southeast Asia: Rensuke Oshikiri’s (Hi-Score Girl) short series The House Spirit Tatami-chan “Slightly heartwarming” family drama filled with love and laughter, KAKUSHIGOTO Anime adaptation of Cygames’ Princess Connect! Re: Dive, and The highly-anticipated anime adaptation of the Korean Webtoon with 4.5 billion readers worldwide, Tower of God Promo Video for “The House Spirit Tatami-chan.” (ANIPLUS Asia) ...
I finally finished reading a physical book after a long time. “Chutzpah & Chutzpah: Saatchi & Saatchi - The Insiders’ Stories” by the trio of Saatchi employees Simon Goode, Richard Myers, Nick Darke takes you into a behind-the-scenes account inside the company established in 1970— Wait, they’re turning 50 years old? How time flies. You must have seen how I got the book at the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale just before we enter the quarantine period, and while I should not be amazed by how ad agencies work, the stories here still amaze me. ...
As you probably know by this time, Luzon is under an Enhanced Community Quarantine Period due to COVID-19. That means we have to stay home so that we either not get the virus or spread it around. This also means that we have lots of time to either relax or be productive. But sometimes, we have to stock up on supplies. That’s where Home Quarantine Passes are given. Now for the next set of questions: Where do we stock up on our food (or medicine) this season? How do we send or receive cash? ...
Our friends at Cubizone has informed us that their latest licensed mobile game Naruto Slugfest is now on Open Beta Testing, and you can get the game on Android and iOS, two months after they told us about the Closed Beta Testing. Based on Masashi Kishimoto’s popular “Naruto Shippuden” title, Naruto Slugfest is dubbed as the world’s first 3D Open World Action MMORPG mobile game which featured 3D cinematic visuals and an environment that resembles the world of Naruto. ...
Hi guys! I’ll be sharing photos from my visit at The Dessert Museum last year. I checked the EXIF details and it’s dated one year ago from the time I have posted this, so it’s just right to share these with you, especially that we’re at a critical time of our lives. As with most of my visits, I came in alone (but not lonely). I got a discounted pass here as the Museum is changing one of its rooms to a different theme. ...