“We’re freaks,” “Get Sasuke,” and “Free hugs” are probably the three phrases I heard that best summed up expo this time around. I spent the entire queue waiting to get in next to a diabolically devilish Shigure from Fruits Basket. If you’ve been to an expo, you’ll know what to expect: anime, manga, gaming, [...]
One of the more interesting debates I’ve read lately was kicked off when the UK’s first and only dedicated anime TV channel “Anime Central” invited the so-called crème of British cosplayers to strut their wares on digital television in front our derisive nation. Though many of the UK’s long-suffering elite were excited by this, just as many were horrified; not as much by the cosplay itself, but rather the anticipated reaction from random outsiders (themselves potential anime fans) only too willing to rip-the-enthusiasm out of the inescapably “geeky-looking” anime addicts.
Hailing from Yorkshire, Alex plays the banjo and loves Cowboy Bebop! Read Alex's posts
Japanese language student Ben absolutely adores science fiction. Read Ben's posts
Edinburgh-based car affectionado Lewis is a big fan of Tenchi Muyo!. Read Lewis's posts
Martin the concrete badger often burrows into Haruki Murakami's hard-boiled wonderland. Read Martin's posts
Student journalist Nargis enjoys her cosplay nearly as much as her manga. Read Nargis's posts
Cambridge resident Paul is struggling to write about himself in the third-person. Read Paul's posts
Budding literature enthusiast Ryan could be of Viking descent! Read Ryan's posts
Trained musician Sarah is obviously addicted to manga! Read Sarah's posts
