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 entrance exams. Not sure if it works for the students, but I can foresee the book being pretty popular … [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 cannot be determined for certain; but the sales of related goods alone have been pegged at 70 … [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 planning on what to do in 2009. It should be a wise idea to stay away from blogging for a while to focus … [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 Halloween celebrations though; it just doesn't click for me. Happy Halloween to people who's celebrating it. … [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 Star tells the story of four high school girls. It doesn't have a main plot but focuses on the daily … [Read more...] about Lucky☆Star commercial