A Japanese publishing company has released a book that teaches chemistry with characters from Kagami Yoshimizu's popular Lucky☆Star manga. The 368-page book features over 100 illustrations of the manga characters, it's meant for high schoolers to prepare for college … [Read more...] about Manga turns chemistry reference book
Lucky Star anime brings 1 billion yen to Washimiya town
Japanese town of Washimiya estimates that the Lucky Star anime has brought over one billion yen (~ US$11 million) into the local economy after the town's main shrine, the Washinomiya Shrine, was featured in the popular anime in 2007. The full economic impact of Lucky Star … [Read more...] about Lucky Star anime brings 1 billion yen to Washimiya town
Merry Christmas and Happy 2009
A bit early I supposed... but this is likely to my last post in 2008. Yupe, going to take a really long break. Want to settle some unfinished business, i.e. house cleaning, bills clearing etc... would also like to spend some time to reflect on what I did in 2008 and … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas and Happy 2009
Happy Halloween 2008
Halloween is primarily a western festival, but many young Asians are joining the bandwagon these days, particularly those who live in big cities. Seems like every pubs and night clubs in KL are having a Halloween party of some sort. I've never been interested with … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween 2008
Kona-chan laptop wallpaper
My new laptop wallpaper, featuring Konata Izumi, character from popular Japanese anime-manga Lucky☆Star. Saw this from Jamie, couldn't resist using it lol. Full size (1600x1200) below. … [Read more...] about Kona-chan laptop wallpaper
Lucky☆Star commercial
A bold Japanese advertisement for anime series Lucky☆Star which aired in mid 2007. Not sure if it's a genius idea or lazy work - it's unique IMO - the show was a huge success regardless. Raki Suta Adapted from a four-panel comic strip manga by Kagami Yoshimizu, Lucky … [Read more...] about Lucky☆Star commercial