OTAKU YEAR IN REVIEW 2021

I cast an eye back over what I watched and read in 2021 (New and old).

Of Magnums and Mokkori: 36 years of CITY HUNTER

I cast my eyes over an entire anime Franchise I’ve been watching over the last year. A very iconic one too!

In which I talk about the recent passing of a manga legend.

A brief rant about the futile antics of certain groups of people and their yawnsome adventures in superiority.

What i’ve been up to and what I hope to achieve going forward in 2021.

It’s all in the title. I’m older, wiser and I still love this stuff.

In which I take a look back at an anime OVA from the creator of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Hirohiko Araki.

I look back at how I got into this stuff in the first place….

Thought I’d kick off the year with a bit of reflecting as well as looking forward.

In which I return to continue the 35th anniversary celebrations by reviewing Ken’s latest videogame.

Join me as I stroll down memory lane (wearing a ragged post apocalyptic poncho) and talk about my undying love for an iconic franchise.

In which I take a look at some manga that have been around almost as long as I have (and one that’s been around even longer).

A collection of thoughts on why I enjoy the hobby.

I take a look at an innovative new manga reading device and re-experience a shonen classic in a whole new way.

Demons, Robots, Saiyans, Kenshiro and more retro goodness inbound!

I discuss the agony (and the ecstasy) of our friend and enemy: the backlog.

Another trip down memory lane regarding friends who touched my life through the magic of shared fandom.

I revisit a UK documentary about the emergence of anime and manga in Britain. How have things changed since it aired?

A look at an early work from one of Japan’s most talented manga creators.