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タイトル『 Otaku Akihabara Giclee Poster Print by Stephen Lebovits, 20x16 >
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タイトル『 Otaku Akihabara Giclee Poster Print by Stephen Lebovits, 24x18 >
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タイトル『 Ambiant Otaku [RARE] >
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1 Karmic Light (17:04)
2 Low Of Vibration (11:11)
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good Music... fun to work to.) 『This album is one of a kind. My studiomate introduced me to Otaku in 2002 and I used their music in film (By permission) Robolympics 04.
It's intelligent, motivating and picturesque. What more can I say. Try it!』 タイトル『 Ambiant Otaku >
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (WOW) 『The story is easy to explain. It is the history of a fictional group of people who are fans of anime and manga. It is their struggle to make their love work for them, to start a business for fun and profit, fail, but try again till they win. But the story is full of information only fans of anime and manga would understand. Mecha, cosplay, anime, manga, greed, romance, Robotech, science fiction, fantasy, sexy girls, money and the future of mankind itself! Live action scenes and an insert with tons of data. GET THIS DVD! You will LOVE it! Frankly, it was about time I bought and watched it.』
(Otaku no Video is excellent!) 『Excellent anime video! Otaku no video is a production which gives a background into the anime world and those who are obsessed with it (known as Otaku) The video has both interviews with anime fans and an anime storyline going on at the same time. Very original writing and production and well worth watching. This video originally released on video tape is available on DVD now and complements the book "Anime Essentials" which has a similar cover. I highly recomend picking both the video and book up if you are interested in the world of Japanese anime and manga.』
(the culture of anime) 『For any nominally serious fan looking to know more about the culture behind classic anime, for die-hard Gainax fans or for psych/sociology majors researching the escapist motivations evinced by inhabitants of Sci-Fi fandom, this is absolutely required material. It's also one of my favorite discs. A fictionalized account of how the key individuals at animation studio Gainax (Neon Genesis, FLCL) got into the business, Otaku No Video (graffiti of otaku generation) is one of a kind. Originally released in two parts in 1982 and 1985, this OVA follows"city boy"Kubo in his trek from tennis-playing college kid to becoming a revered cult figure in the world of Japanese animation. Leaving a college drinking spree early one evening (I've got a match in the morning) Kubo runs into old high school pal Tanaka and his posse of anime-manga-sci-fi junkies. Nerdsville incarnate. Kubo is quickly drawn into their world of geek fandom, losing his cute upper middle class girlfriend Ueno and abandoning college to begin marketing garage kits with Tanaka. Their upstart business brings them to the brink of garage kit kingdom , only to suffer a hostile takeover by a heartless corporate parasite and his vengeful new wife, Kubo's old flame Ueno! Tanaka is sacked and Kubo loses position as president of the company, demoted to a remote outpost as a shamed middle-manager. But Fate strikes again. He runs into the shamed Tanaka on the street one day and they once again launch into a start-up, this time Garage Animes, rising to claim the throne of OtaKings! The film is interspersed with several live-action, mockumentary-style"interviews"with various types of popular media fans, such as, a former cos-player, an anime collector,a cel thief and a garage kit builder. Through these"interviews", we see the culture of fans who attend Comic Market, produce their own fanzines, or live in the childish world of cartoon computer porn and paintball combat. They reminisce and rationalize, to great effect. Otaku No Video is loaded with insider cultural references. AnimEigo includes in the disc liner notes that explain all the references, a BIG help to those looking to piece together Japanese subculture. This is a fun, informative, sometimes even moving film that true fans of anime culture will watch repeatedly. You'll never look at anime the same way again after this.』
(To dream the impossible dream! To become the Ota-King!) 『"Otaku" in Japanese means "honorable house," and is used as a derogatory slang term for anyone so into their hobby that they never leave their house. Devout hobbyist that the Japanese are, you will find many otakus, laden with cameras and photo gear, or comic books and anime cels.
"Otaku no Video" (Otaku's Video) is a mockumentary showing the slow descent into otaku-hood of Kubo, a young college student with a girlfriend and a scant interest in anime/manga. Through the bad influence of an old friend, Tanaka, his interest gains control of his life, and he is soon a full-blown otaku, indulging in CosPlay and abandoned by girlfriend and society. Finding himself on rock-bottom, he vows to become the Ota-king, and create a theme park where all otakus can find respect pursuing their anime interests.
Interspersed with this animated storyline are live action interviews with "real" otakus, showing their dismal lives and asking questions like "So, did you ever think about having sex with a real girl?" This may hit a little too close to home for some otakus!
The DVD is a hilarious self-parody of anime otakus by anime otakus, and includes a thinly disguised history of animation studio Gainax. The in-jokes come fast and furious, and you would need to be a true otaku to catch them all.
"Otaku no Video" is quite dated, and many of the references will be lost on newer anime/manga fans. However, it makes for good viewing and both the animated storyline and the interviews are hilarious. A must see.』
(Switch On!!) 『I love this tape!! An anime about fandom. What a great idea, and what a shock that it was ever released in the states. The story is quite simple Kubo a college freshman runs into an old highschool friend named Tanaka, Kubo becomes an obsessed anime fan and loses touch with reality and his girlfriend dumps him. He decides to become the Otaking and take over the world for Otaku, but he ends up loosing everything. However, he gains everything back and takes off to the stars. Seems simple? It is, but the fun of the video is seein into the lives of obsessed fans, and how anime, manga, Sci FI, war games, and other things can completely rule their lives. Also fun seeing some of the characters from this tape cosplay as Lupin, Galaxy Express 999 characters, and especially cute adorable Sato dressed up as everyone's favorite Green-haired alien, Lum. A warning though for anime obsessed fans, this film can open your eyes to make yourself see how much of a dork you really are. It definately did that for me!!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (WOW) 『The story is easy to explain. It is the history of a fictional group of people who are fans of anime and manga. It is their struggle to make their love work for them, to start a business for fun and profit, fail, but try again till they win. But the story is full of information only fans of anime and manga would understand. Mecha, cosplay, anime, manga, greed, romance, Robotech, science fiction, fantasy, sexy girls, money and the future of mankind itself! Live action scenes and an insert with tons of data. GET THIS DVD! You will LOVE it! Frankly, it was about time I bought and watched it.』
(Otaku no Video is excellent!) 『Excellent anime video! Otaku no video is a production which gives a background into the anime world and those who are obsessed with it (known as Otaku) The video has both interviews with anime fans and an anime storyline going on at the same time. Very original writing and production and well worth watching. This video originally released on video tape is available on DVD now and complements the book "Anime Essentials" which has a similar cover. I highly recomend picking both the video and book up if you are interested in the world of Japanese anime and manga.』
(the culture of anime) 『For any nominally serious fan looking to know more about the culture behind classic anime, for die-hard Gainax fans or for psych/sociology majors researching the escapist motivations evinced by inhabitants of Sci-Fi fandom, this is absolutely required material. It's also one of my favorite discs. A fictionalized account of how the key individuals at animation studio Gainax (Neon Genesis, FLCL) got into the business, Otaku No Video (graffiti of otaku generation) is one of a kind. Originally released in two parts in 1982 and 1985, this OVA follows"city boy"Kubo in his trek from tennis-playing college kid to becoming a revered cult figure in the world of Japanese animation. Leaving a college drinking spree early one evening (I've got a match in the morning) Kubo runs into old high school pal Tanaka and his posse of anime-manga-sci-fi junkies. Nerdsville incarnate. Kubo is quickly drawn into their world of geek fandom, losing his cute upper middle class girlfriend Ueno and abandoning college to begin marketing garage kits with Tanaka. Their upstart business brings them to the brink of garage kit kingdom , only to suffer a hostile takeover by a heartless corporate parasite and his vengeful new wife, Kubo's old flame Ueno! Tanaka is sacked and Kubo loses position as president of the company, demoted to a remote outpost as a shamed middle-manager. But Fate strikes again. He runs into the shamed Tanaka on the street one day and they once again launch into a start-up, this time Garage Animes, rising to claim the throne of OtaKings! The film is interspersed with several live-action, mockumentary-style"interviews"with various types of popular media fans, such as, a former cos-player, an anime collector,a cel thief and a garage kit builder. Through these"interviews", we see the culture of fans who attend Comic Market, produce their own fanzines, or live in the childish world of cartoon computer porn and paintball combat. They reminisce and rationalize, to great effect. Otaku No Video is loaded with insider cultural references. AnimEigo includes in the disc liner notes that explain all the references, a BIG help to those looking to piece together Japanese subculture. This is a fun, informative, sometimes even moving film that true fans of anime culture will watch repeatedly. You'll never look at anime the same way again after this.』
(To dream the impossible dream! To become the Ota-King!) 『"Otaku" in Japanese means "honorable house," and is used as a derogatory slang term for anyone so into their hobby that they never leave their house. Devout hobbyist that the Japanese are, you will find many otakus, laden with cameras and photo gear, or comic books and anime cels.
"Otaku no Video" (Otaku's Video) is a mockumentary showing the slow descent into otaku-hood of Kubo, a young college student with a girlfriend and a scant interest in anime/manga. Through the bad influence of an old friend, Tanaka, his interest gains control of his life, and he is soon a full-blown otaku, indulging in CosPlay and abandoned by girlfriend and society. Finding himself on rock-bottom, he vows to become the Ota-king, and create a theme park where all otakus can find respect pursuing their anime interests.
Interspersed with this animated storyline are live action interviews with "real" otakus, showing their dismal lives and asking questions like "So, did you ever think about having sex with a real girl?" This may hit a little too close to home for some otakus!
The DVD is a hilarious self-parody of anime otakus by anime otakus, and includes a thinly disguised history of animation studio Gainax. The in-jokes come fast and furious, and you would need to be a true otaku to catch them all.
"Otaku no Video" is quite dated, and many of the references will be lost on newer anime/manga fans. However, it makes for good viewing and both the animated storyline and the interviews are hilarious. A must see.』
(Switch On!!) 『I love this tape!! An anime about fandom. What a great idea, and what a shock that it was ever released in the states. The story is quite simple Kubo a college freshman runs into an old highschool friend named Tanaka, Kubo becomes an obsessed anime fan and loses touch with reality and his girlfriend dumps him. He decides to become the Otaking and take over the world for Otaku, but he ends up loosing everything. However, he gains everything back and takes off to the stars. Seems simple? It is, but the fun of the video is seein into the lives of obsessed fans, and how anime, manga, Sci FI, war games, and other things can completely rule their lives. Also fun seeing some of the characters from this tape cosplay as Lupin, Galaxy Express 999 characters, and especially cute adorable Sato dressed up as everyone's favorite Green-haired alien, Lum. A warning though for anime obsessed fans, this film can open your eyes to make yourself see how much of a dork you really are. It definately did that for me!!』
price：$1.49
ANIMEIGO
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (WOW) 『The story is easy to explain. It is the history of a fictional group of people who are fans of anime and manga. It is their struggle to make their love work for them, to start a business for fun and profit, fail, but try again till they win. But the story is full of information only fans of anime and manga would understand. Mecha, cosplay, anime, manga, greed, romance, Robotech, science fiction, fantasy, sexy girls, money and the future of mankind itself! Live action scenes and an insert with tons of data. GET THIS DVD! You will LOVE it! Frankly, it was about time I bought and watched it.』
(Otaku no Video is excellent!) 『Excellent anime video! Otaku no video is a production which gives a background into the anime world and those who are obsessed with it (known as Otaku) The video has both interviews with anime fans and an anime storyline going on at the same time. Very original writing and production and well worth watching. This video originally released on video tape is available on DVD now and complements the book "Anime Essentials" which has a similar cover. I highly recomend picking both the video and book up if you are interested in the world of Japanese anime and manga.』
(the culture of anime) 『For any nominally serious fan looking to know more about the culture behind classic anime, for die-hard Gainax fans or for psych/sociology majors researching the escapist motivations evinced by inhabitants of Sci-Fi fandom, this is absolutely required material. It's also one of my favorite discs. A fictionalized account of how the key individuals at animation studio Gainax (Neon Genesis, FLCL) got into the business, Otaku No Video (graffiti of otaku generation) is one of a kind. Originally released in two parts in 1982 and 1985, this OVA follows"city boy"Kubo in his trek from tennis-playing college kid to becoming a revered cult figure in the world of Japanese animation. Leaving a college drinking spree early one evening (I've got a match in the morning) Kubo runs into old high school pal Tanaka and his posse of anime-manga-sci-fi junkies. Nerdsville incarnate. Kubo is quickly drawn into their world of geek fandom, losing his cute upper middle class girlfriend Ueno and abandoning college to begin marketing garage kits with Tanaka. Their upstart business brings them to the brink of garage kit kingdom , only to suffer a hostile takeover by a heartless corporate parasite and his vengeful new wife, Kubo's old flame Ueno! Tanaka is sacked and Kubo loses position as president of the company, demoted to a remote outpost as a shamed middle-manager. But Fate strikes again. He runs into the shamed Tanaka on the street one day and they once again launch into a start-up, this time Garage Animes, rising to claim the throne of OtaKings! The film is interspersed with several live-action, mockumentary-style"interviews"with various types of popular media fans, such as, a former cos-player, an anime collector,a cel thief and a garage kit builder. Through these"interviews", we see the culture of fans who attend Comic Market, produce their own fanzines, or live in the childish world of cartoon computer porn and paintball combat. They reminisce and rationalize, to great effect. Otaku No Video is loaded with insider cultural references. AnimEigo includes in the disc liner notes that explain all the references, a BIG help to those looking to piece together Japanese subculture. This is a fun, informative, sometimes even moving film that true fans of anime culture will watch repeatedly. You'll never look at anime the same way again after this.』
(To dream the impossible dream! To become the Ota-King!) 『"Otaku" in Japanese means "honorable house," and is used as a derogatory slang term for anyone so into their hobby that they never leave their house. Devout hobbyist that the Japanese are, you will find many otakus, laden with cameras and photo gear, or comic books and anime cels.
"Otaku no Video" (Otaku's Video) is a mockumentary showing the slow descent into otaku-hood of Kubo, a young college student with a girlfriend and a scant interest in anime/manga. Through the bad influence of an old friend, Tanaka, his interest gains control of his life, and he is soon a full-blown otaku, indulging in CosPlay and abandoned by girlfriend and society. Finding himself on rock-bottom, he vows to become the Ota-king, and create a theme park where all otakus can find respect pursuing their anime interests.
Interspersed with this animated storyline are live action interviews with "real" otakus, showing their dismal lives and asking questions like "So, did you ever think about having sex with a real girl?" This may hit a little too close to home for some otakus!
The DVD is a hilarious self-parody of anime otakus by anime otakus, and includes a thinly disguised history of animation studio Gainax. The in-jokes come fast and furious, and you would need to be a true otaku to catch them all.
"Otaku no Video" is quite dated, and many of the references will be lost on newer anime/manga fans. However, it makes for good viewing and both the animated storyline and the interviews are hilarious. A must see.』
(Switch On!!) 『I love this tape!! An anime about fandom. What a great idea, and what a shock that it was ever released in the states. The story is quite simple Kubo a college freshman runs into an old highschool friend named Tanaka, Kubo becomes an obsessed anime fan and loses touch with reality and his girlfriend dumps him. He decides to become the Otaking and take over the world for Otaku, but he ends up loosing everything. However, he gains everything back and takes off to the stars. Seems simple? It is, but the fun of the video is seein into the lives of obsessed fans, and how anime, manga, Sci FI, war games, and other things can completely rule their lives. Also fun seeing some of the characters from this tape cosplay as Lupin, Galaxy Express 999 characters, and especially cute adorable Sato dressed up as everyone's favorite Green-haired alien, Lum. A warning though for anime obsessed fans, this film can open your eyes to make yourself see how much of a dork you really are. It definately did that for me!!』 『An outrageous mockumentary that combines animation with strange interviews of animation fans』
price：$29.99
Adv Films
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (As a fan of the US Robotech series, this is a great story) 『I rate it as five stars from the perspective of someone who grew up on the US television series. If you're expecting something close to the TV series, you will be surprised. If you are accustomed to Anime in general, reference the other reviews.
Compared to the Robotech series this stand-alone story has far better artistry, animation, music and plot development. The love triangle between Hikaru (Rick), Minmay and Misa (Lisa) plays out in a more interesting and romantic fashion.
I'd give it a PG rating for a touch of misogyny and alcohol. Though, unlike the Macros Super Dimension Fortress series, there is no language or overt sexuality. I'd let my kids watch this one. 』
(Fine product, but...) 『This is a good purchase, perfect for completing your collection. Although the quality of the japanese audio its better in other versions and the extras are the weakest point.』
(Super space fortress Macross vs macross Clash of the bionoids) 『I see lots of reviews and many of them lump these products into one. This is understandable as they are in reality 2 cuts of the same movie. The original japanese is Super Dimensional Fortrss Macross Do you remember love (which is now avaialble subtitled on DVD and is worthy to find). In 1984 this movie was so sucessful in japan that TOHO (yes the godzilla people) and BIG west dubbed it for release in the Englsh speaking pacific rim (Hong kong australia etc). So was born Super Space fortess MacrossMacross. While not an exact dub it has the basics of the original japanese translation. Please note this version of the film is 115 minutes and should not be seen by younger kids (nudity and blood). If you think this is a poor translation but don't have the desire to read the subtitled version remember the english This cut was used as an english language learning tool back in Japan. In the early 90's after the sucess of robotech in the US toho was using the one license harmony gold didn't buy DYRL and peddled it to Just for kids. this is Clash of the bionoids Macross: Clash of the Bionoids which cut out 40 minutes of footage including heavy gore, the shower scene nudity, and a slow part of Misa and Ikaru stranded. It is otherwise identical to the english Dub I talked about earlier. This is the one kids can watch but odds are they will get bored at times. both tapes are Full frame. at this time the english dub is not on DVD and the only widescreen release was on LAserdisc in 88. I first saw this movie as bionids as a late teen in 92 and have since aquired the laserdisc. it is a great film but it is a lot deeper than the mindless anime of today and the actors are a little "wooden" a times. well worth the prices of used VHS for any Robotech or macross fan and the real plus is Mari Ijiima is th evoice for Minmay in english』
(the AnimEigo version's much better.) 『Sorry, but as much as I want to rate this highly, I just can't, even with Mari Ijima providing the english as well as Japanese voiceovers for Minmay, the character that put Ijima-san's name on the map. Harmony Gold totally killed Macross when the redubbed the voices and rewrote the storyline to change it into robodrek, and I also feel that ADV did much the same when they redubbed SDF Macross that time around as well. It's sickening how here in America we always want to dub and dumb down excellent examples of foreign culture. So in short, this product stinks......end of discussion』
(Clash of the cultures) 『Clash of the Bionoids is the English dubbed and slightly altered version of the original Japanese film "Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu ka" or 'Love: Do you Remember?'. The movie exists as a movie in the universe of the original TV series...and of course as a movie by itself in our world :) (a bit confusing but true). So basically, the people in the Robotech/Macross universe make this movie, which is about the first space war between the Zentradi and the humans. And this is basically the whole Macross story told in a feature length film.
It slightly changes the story and compacts it into approximately 90 minutes of storytelling. The animation is simply fantastic considering it was released in theatres the summer of 1984 (In Japan that is). The character and background art are simply amazing, even by today's standards.
I'd recommend tracking down the original Japanese version if you can find it, but this version isn't all that bad either. Clash of the Bionoids follows the Japanese Macross, so Robotech fans who haven't seen the original Macross might be a bit confused as far as characters and names are concerned when they see it (as Robotech didn't air on American TV until '85). But it's still a fair English version of a fantastic Japanese anime film.』 『Studio: Adv Films Release Date: 09/12/2006 Run time: 125 minutes』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The horror) 『Ugh. This video is scary, and off-putting in so many ways. I'm a bit afraid to publish a negative review because I'm assured there will be a great outpouring of socially awkward people ready to pick apart every part of my post... at least that's the impression this video gives me.
Herein is promised a look at the otaku subculture, and what a look it is. I have to be frank- the first thing you'll notice is that there are a lot of very socially awkward and awkward-looking people involved. It would not be an exaggeration to say that at least the majority of people interviewed were morbidly obese, and I say that being a big guy myself. I tried to watch this with my wife since we sometimes enjoy documentaries, and one person interviewed about halfway in had that classic "convicted sex offender stare" you expect to see when you open up the Sunday paper after hearing about a big crime spree, to the point that she asked me to stop playing the video because it was too creepy.
Included are a bevy of things that someone unfamiliar or even against this culture can laugh about. See for example how no two speakers can ever agree on the Japanese or English pronunciations for words. One speaker says "ah-NEE-may" (anime) and "MAIN-ga" (manga), while another says "AA-ni-may" and "MAHN-ga", and the next just rotates between the possible versions. Someone with an ear for the actual Japanese language will note that pretty much nobody involved uses the correct Japanese pronunciation (tone matters too), assuming they're even trying to use the Japanese pronunciations half the time anyway, making it painfully obvious how little anyone involved actually knows about the culture they claim to worship.
Fans claim this documentary doesn't pigeonhole its subjects, allowing the viewed to decide if "otaku" is a bad word or a good one. Meanwhile, the video actually constantly has people explaining at length why they think otaku isn't a bad word, and their arguments all seem to boil down to "well this isn't Japan" and "if I see all these other people like me then it can't be bad". This is very faulty logic on a lot of levels, and the movie never really addresses how the word "otaku" really is a bad word wherver it's understood, anywhere in the world (although people in the culture will of course disagree, no matter where they are in the world). The otakus bicker back and forth about various aspect of the culture that you probably don't care about if you're anything less than an otaku yourself, down to the right embarrasing moment of a striptease by a pudgy cosplay (a word for dressing as characters in anime) performer bickering with judges that a contest was rigged. If you had negative feelings about otakus coming into this, then you see confirmation of everything that you suspected was wrong with this subculture.
And that's what you get, in the end- if you're far enough entrenched, this video goes far to justify the lifestyle you're living in all the ways you expect it to. If you're not in this culture, it's frankly a pretty frightning treatise on how far-out a lot of these people are. Over and over I just had to keep asking myself, "don't these people know how bad this looks?". The answer is no, they really don't.
There are some good highlights when the people who actually profesionally produce anime are involved. These persons are able to speak clearly into the mic, look presentable on camera, and tell cogent stories. These bright spots really just stand out as beacons that show the rest of the production for being as amatuerish and saddening as it really is. You will for example hear how a producer who "Americanized" a Japanese show to bring it to U.S. television received death threats. You will not get a single moment of real meditation on whether it's truly right or wrong to censor or alter media for Western audiences.』
(An informative and enjoyable documentary that does a good job covering anime fandom!) 『For me, I suppose the reason why I wanted to check this DVD out is because I know a lot of people interviewed and featured on this documentary from the past with my involvement through a BBS, the anime cons or even now as a consultant.
Reasons why I didn't want to see this documentary, is that people who know me, know that I have very little patience for certain otaku. Even moreso for otaku that produces their lingering body funk that epitomizes stank at a hallway at an anime convention. Gross!
Of course, this DVD is not about complaining of otakus, it's celebration of otaku and anime culture.
The DVD is the first documentary about anime fandom and I have to give director Eric Bressler some props for his coverage of the fandom but most of all, the most important thing of a documentary, doing the research and getting the people on camera. So, I'm happy that everything worked out because he managed to capture major key people for this documentary.
I suppose when watching this, I took the approach of putting myself in the shoes of an anime fan. To cover otaku anime fandom, you would have to cover so many different types of otaku at these conventions and they managed to do it well. And although I have never met Mr. Bresler and I'm not sure if he's an otaku or more of a filmmaker.
But for the people he had to cover, I don't know if I could do what he and the staff had to do and covering various types of otaku.
Of course, I cringe when I see men crossplaying and in Sailor Moon outfits. Nothing scares me to see a hairy, overweight man sporting a dress or some female outfit but I realize that some people find that entertaining. So, I digress.
But let's take a moment to go outside of the fandom and talk about those involved in the promotion of anime in the US.
One of the well-known promoters of anime in the US especially in the earlier years are interviewed on this documentary and for me, it was a blast in the past to see these folks who I have not seen for many, many years.
Fred Patten, known for his written work, working for Streamline Pictures and the founding Cartoon/Fantasy Organization (C/FO) and his work in the sci-fi fandom scene (and of course, he's contributed much more than that).
Carl Macek. Wow! This man has been at the top and been at the bottom in terms of his attention by anime fans. He has received so many praises and even death threats (mainly because of his splicing of three episodes to create "Robotech") and I could imagine how the mid-90's was a tumultuous time for him. But in the end, Macek has meant well and his goal was to bring Japanese animation to American television and he succeeded. Not just that but he has been involved in bringing so much anime to the US that he's such an important figurehead that I'm glad he was covered and to hear him talk about that crazy time in his past.
Trish Ledoux, another important person who helped popularize anime in the US. Similar to Carl, she also was a person that had attracted positive and negative attention by the anime fandom. As the former editor-in-chief of Animerica and her involvement with Viz, back then both she and Carl would have anti-posters at anime conventions and for her, the criticism against her was mainly fans reacting to Viz making a presence in America and taking the first step to stop fansub groups from covering their properties This was never featured on this DVD but just needed to add that little bit. I'm glad that Eric Bresler covered her more as an anime industry historian but there is so much, similar to Carl Macek that could have been touched upon in terms of her involvement in the industry.
Mike Tatsugawa (known primarily now as the head guy of Pacific Media Expo or PMX). Mike was the fanboy involved with the huge Cal Berkeley anime club, printing fan translations of anime through their books and for creating the anime convention "AnimeCon 1991 which later became known as the huge anime convention Anime Expo. Not sure how old the interview with him was done, since he has no involvement with Anime Expo and he's wearing an AX2000 shirt but he has contributed a lot in making anime mainstream in the US. But also another figurehead that has been mired in anime fandom controversy.
Seeing Steve Bennett, of course, having him on this documentary is a must. Having known Steve for a long time and eventually meeting the family, I'm happy that Bresler chose to positively focus on Steve Bennett, the artist and con guest who has probably attended nearly every mid-size to large anime convention across the US. The footage was during a tumultuous time for Bennett's Studio I.C. or Studio Iron Cat, so nevertheless, it was good to see him upbeat and featured numerous times throughout the documentary.
Even to see artist Robert DeJesus, who also has had his foot grounded in the earlier anime cons back then especially with his wedding at an anime con. Really good footage of his marriage at Otakon 1999. It's so cool to see how well he has done over the years.
I remember when he was just starting out and at night at an anime con, playing video games with the guy. The last video game match I had with Robert was a game 3DO "Sailor Moon Super S" fighting game at Anime America. Nevertheless, I've seen him several time and he's a good guy and his contribution to manga-style work by an American for over 15 years now, is always noted.
Also, had a blast watching an old friend, Helen McCarthy, featured on this documentary. She has done so much for promoting anime in the UK (and the founder of one of my favorite anime magazines back then "Anime UK") and was surprised to see her on this documentary and also very proud that Bresler featured her.
Then you have other important figureheads such as Frederik Schodt, Carl Gustav Horn, Scott Frazier (pre-Jan Scott-Frazier) and many others. It was good to see interviews from staff from various anime cons throughout the country especially covering niche cons such as Yaoi Con. And last, also he cosplay scene and an interesting individual named Jonny Otaku who has scenes in the documentary that showcase the kind of otaku that you either like or dislike. Imagine if Bresler featured Man-Faye? Then again, I rather not.
There is a lot of older anime coverage and found it cool to see Bresler interview the voice actors from "Speed Racer". That was cool to see!
So, all in all, the documentary was entertaining. I did find it a bit strange that before the documentary started, there was footage shown for "Kaiju Big Battel" which is a parody of professional wrestling entertainment and something I have no passion for. Not sure why it came up before the documentary, this should have been in the special features section or something.
All in all, on an informative and nostalgic trip to anime convention past and interviewing the major players at the time was what my main interest was on this DVD and I give Eric Bresler a thumbs up for doing his research.
If anything, I am still looking for a documentary that shows the positive and negative aspects of anime fandom, the conventions and so forth. "OTAKU UNITE!" is a very positive documentary showcasing the various levels of fandom and the people who contributed in making anime popular in the US.
But along comes the positivity, to get from point A to point B, there were a lot of things that had to happen. From the beginning of anime fandom, the anime con wars between Anime Expo and Anime America (suprised to not hear Anime America's name brought up on the DVD), although I'm glad to hear Carl Macek talk about that past, would love to have heard more from Trish Ledoux on the challenges that Viz faced in getting into the market back then and also the introduction of Animerica (which although it's not around like it was once before, the publication will be noted for helping contribute to the popularity of the anime at its time). I would love to have heard Scott Frazier (or Jan Scott-Frazier) discuss the challenges of an American working for Japanese anime companies.
Of course, with cosplayers and you had Jonny Otaku talk about his feelings of anime masquerade's being rigged. The sad truth is that this has happened and there have been major scandals that affected anime conventions and cosplayers.
There is so much out there that I wish could be covered in a documentary but for what Eric Bressler and team were able to cover on their documentary, you still get one hell of an informative piece of work. A lot of interviews, a lot of research and showing things positively, you can't go wrong.
So, if Eric Bresler and the folks at Movies of My Dreams Productions consider a second documentary and a DVD release, that would be cool!
So, "OTAKU UNITE!" is definitely an informative and nostalgic trip through anime fandom and anime convention past and I think fans who truly enjoy anime and its history will truly enjoy this documentary. It's worth checking out!』
(Cool!!!) 『Thanks for selling me Otaku Unite! It was worth every penny! After watching the dvd I learned many interesting things about otakus&anime conventions I never knew before. Learning about the history of anime fandom in America was fun,&I now know there are millions of American anime lovers out there. I would recommend it to any anime otaku.』
(Highly entertaining overview of anime fans) 『Not certain what the negative reviewers were expecting, but I found OTAKU UNITE! to be a blast. Informative and a hell of a lot of fun, the film should be equally satisfying to both the layman and the longtime fan. Filled with the typical eccentrics (anyone who's ever been to a fan convention will smile in recognition upon seeing these folks), the film takes an amused yet not condescending view, the outcome of the Cos Play being an excellent -- and hilarious -- example. The extras on the DVD are also great, with a goofy-but-fun piece on the film's premiere at the Philadelphia Film Festival, and a breezy but thorough audio commentary. Highly recommended.』
(Great Overview) 『The directorial debut of Eric Bresler (TLA Entertainment Group employee, Drexel University graduate and purveyor of Japanese pop culture through his website) is this affectionate tribute to international fans of Japanese animation. Rated "O" for Otaku, it gives us an encyclopedic nutshell of the history of anime and the growth of its viewers. We learn about aspects of anime conventions from fans and personnel with names like Thag and Ogre. We see fans dressed in their favorite anime characters wrestling it out in the ring to the enthusiastic cheering of the teeming throngs of fans. Starting with such revered names as Astro Boy, Robotech and Speed Racer, Bresler takes us on an intimate journey: a journey which began with a small number of fans struggling to get decent VHS 10th generation copies of their favorite anime. It progresses from talks with Carl Macek, credited with bringing anime to U.S. network television, to the first conventions in the mid-eighties, to the explosion of conventions and festivals in the 21st century. The documentary is an excellent mix of talking-head interviews and exciting montages of men, women and children dressed in imaginative and professional costumes, performing dance numbers on stage and intimate skits in conference halls. Debated in the beginning of the film, the definition of "otaku" is hard to locate. Is it a badge of honor? An obsessive geek? Otaku Unite! does an admirable job of not pigeonholing fans, allowing viewers to make up their own mind as to the meaning, and all the while having fun in the process.』 『Explore the world of otaku the devoted fans of Japanese animation. Otaku Unite! is the first documentary to follow the evolution of this phenomenon from its humble beginnings to its current state as a major influence of pop culture.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 719987251427 Manufacturer No: 872514』 『Eric Bresler'sOtaku Unite!(2005) is the first documentary to attempt to chronicle anime fandom in America. Unfortunately, it's an unfocused grab bag that tells the viewer far less than it should in 70 long minutes. The film opens with scenes ofKaju Big Battel(sic)--amateur wrestlers who perform in monster costumes--that have nothing to do with the subject.Robotechcreator Carl Macek recalls the over-the-top reactions some fans had to his reworking of the Japanese source material, but no one discusses the legitimacy of substantially altering films and TV programs. Juxtaposed footage of talking heads and Cos Play contests leaves viewers with the impression anime fandom is the preserve of the obese and dweebish: the scenes of a flabby contestant doing a strip as Inu-Yasha, then complaining that the judging was rigged, are embarrassing. Authors Carl Gustave Horn and Frederick Schodt provide rare moments of articulate commentary.Otaku Unite!is the first feature to focus on anime fandom; the second one will almost certainly be better. (Unrated, suitable for ages 12 and older)--Charles Solomon』
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Kodansha International
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (An exciting presentation) 『Any collection interested in Japanese counter-culture will find fascinating THE OTAKU ENCYCLOPEDIA: AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE SUBCULTURE OF COOL JAPAN. It covers anime, comics, dolls, manga, video games and all kinds of elements of Japanese pop culture and packs in color photos visuals throughout in an exciting presentation.』
(Good item!! Highly recommended) 『Highly recommended product. If you are an otaku, you can't be considered as one if you don't have this item on your hands.
Gives extra-detailed information of all proper slangs and otaku terms you can't relate to your friends because you don't know them. Trust me you'll like this one at all.』
(4 stars) 『Although I found this book interesting and useful, for both relative noobs and studied foreign otaku, it had a number of flaws which prevent it from being truly perfect.
My biggest annoyance was the occasionally completely unneeded value judgements, referring to things as "creepy," "pathetic," or "disturbing." Galbraith calls himself an otaku, so I don't see why he feels the need to put down other parts of otaku culture. This only occurs occasionally, but to hardcore otaku, it might leave a bad taste in their mouth.
It also has a number of small oddities, like: - Even though he slavishly sticks to Japanese titles and pronunciations, like "idoru," in the back of the book he uses a few English title translations that were never used in the official English release. For example, in North America, "Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-Chan" was officially released as "Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan," but he calls it "Club to Death Angel, Dokoro-chan." And he uses "Red-Eyed Shana," though the official North American release was titled "Shakugan no Shana." Why? - Having an entry on "Web Anime," then an entry on "Web Manga-Comics" right under it, with both basically being copy-pastes of each other. - Not mentioning the otaku backlash against Murakami Takashi - Occasional typos, "feel" as "eel," etc.
Despite these nitpicks, it's a generally good book. Some of the best parts are the interviews, which can get extremely insightful, especially the ones with director Yamakan and Toshio "Otaking" Tadashi. If you want to submerge yourself into some really niche and obscure parts of otaku culture/history, from imouto cafes to Aum Shinrikyo to riajyuu, this is the book. The printing is nice...it's printed in Japan by Kodansha, in Japanese style, with dust cover and all.
Also, the cover amuses me by being so bombastically moe.』 『Otaku: Nerd; geek or fanboy. Originates from a polite second-person pronoun meaning "your home" in Japanese. Since the 1980s it's been used to refer to people who are really into Japanese pop-culture, such as anime, manga, and videogames. A whole generation, previously marginalized with labels such as geek and nerd, are now calling themselves otaku with pride.
The Otaku Encyclopedia offers fascinating insight into the subculture of Cool Japan. With over 600 entries, including common expressions, people, places, and moments of otaku history, this is the essential A to Z of facts every Japanese pop-culture fan needs to know. Author Patrick W. Galbraith has spent several years researching deep into the otaku heartland and his intimate knowledge of the subject gives the reader an insider's guide to words such as moe, doujinshi, cosplay and maid cafes. In-depth interviews with such key players as Takashi Murakami, otaku expert Okada Toshio, and J-pop idol Shoko Nakagawa are interspersed with the entries, offering an even more penetrating look into the often misunderstood world of otaku. Dozens of lively, colorful images--from portraits of the interview subjects to manga illustrations, film stills and photos of places mentioned in the text--pop up throughout the book, making The Otaku Encyclopedia as entertaining to read as it is informative.』
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Univ Of Minnesota Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Must have for those studying postmodernity or Japanese Culture) 『I will not attempt to describe Otaku: Database animals better than Daitokuji31 in the previous post. Azuma gives a good insight to a commonly disliked topic, otaku. He points out the issue of the schism between society and the otaku culture, and he attempts to explain it so hopefully a resolution can be made.
I just wanted to add that I found Azuma's theory amazing. It's a really good read, even if he gets a bit complex at times. It has easily become one of my favorite books. If you are studying postmodernity, metanarratives, or just Japanese culture, this book adds an amazing perspective.』
(Beastial America and Snobbish Japan) 『In the West, the Japanese term "otaku," or fan, generally pertains to those who have a major, almost obsessive, interest in Japanese anime and manga, but in Japan this is not the case. Those with interests in various hobbies such as fishing and wine collecting can also be labelled as otaku. In Otaku: Japan's Database Animals, Hiroki Azuma primarily deals with animation, comics, and games to analyse otaku through the critical lens of postmodern theory.
While some cultural critics attempt to label otaku as a Japanese cultural institution that developed from the Edo Period 1603-1867, Azuma states that the creation of otaku results directly from Japan's defeat by America in World War II and the rapid, liberal capitalist society forced upon Japan during the early post-war years. As Azuma explains, Japanese of the 1940s had the war and all that it encapsulated to act as their "modernist grand narrative"--that is, the overriding force that helped guide the Japanese through their day-to-day lives with a collective goal in mind. Similarly, those who came to maturation during the 1950s had the rebuilding of Japan to act as their modernist grand narrative. However, those who grew up during the 1960s, and especially those who grew up during the 1970s and 1980s, lacked these narratives and only had consumerism--especially after the fall of the student movement--and the worlds they could create from capitalism to fulfill their day-to-day desires.
One of the most thought provoking sections of the book concerning the postmodernist consumption of the otaku concerns the recently coined term "moe." Although the precise origins of the term are unknown, moe literally means "to bud" and represents the fetishized attributes of anime, manga, and video game characters. Think of girls wearing glasses, cat ears, French maid or schoolgirl uniforms, and other such paraphernalia. These fetishized attributes eventually become more important to the otaku than the character herself or even the story behind the anime, manga, or game in which she appeared, which results in the character becoming nothing more than her attributes, thereby making her easy to "dismember." Thus, she becomes synonymous with a number of other characters who are likewise "dismembered" and readily consumed by otaku. Azuma states that these moe traits were then embraced even more by production companies, and later works were composed of a moe database that was readily consumed by otaku. However, no matter how many moe items are consumed, only an overall sense of vacuity remains, which could lead to an overall sense of emptiness.
Otaku: Japan's Database Animals is a dense work that is heavily peppered with the philosophical and psychological ideas of Alexandre Kojeve (how 1950s America had become animalistic because all of its needs could be satiated without struggle), and Jacques Lacan (postwar cynicism and its effects on the viewpoint of European-created modernity). However, Azuma's journalistic rather than academic style makes these ideas easier to digest than they may sound. By doing so and by showing how the ideas can apply to day-to-day life, Azuma's writing might be considered to have a more practical edge to it than some of the older critics safely ensconced within their ivory towers.
Azuma arrived on the Japanese literary and critical scene with a detailed study of French philopher Jacques Derrida, and his first three books seemed focused on a highbrow culture that was not mired in the banality of mass consumption. Therefore, it came as quite a surprise when Azuma released Otaku. Azuma received much criticism for this book, and his readiness to counter these critics led to his being ostracized by a couple of high level critical journals. However, his book helped to revitalize criticism in Japan and showed how postmodern methodologies could be used to explain the mass consumption and the struggle for self creation undertaken by otaku.
One of the main drawbacks of Otaku--and Azuma readily admits this, as well--is that female otaku, especially those who consume and create yaoi (male homosexual) manga are completely absent from the book. Therefore, while the male otaku community is covered in detail, the female one--which plays a major role in consuming character goods and producing a large portion of their own fan-created goods--is left without a voice in this work.
Azuma's Otaku marks one of the first works of new Japanese criticism to be released in English. With the popularity of Japanese anime, manga, and video games growing across the world and the large number of communities consuming and producing fan-related materials, Azuma's book could act as a useful tool in understanding the growth of fandom in today's postmodern world. Hopefully the translation of this book will act as a catalyst for other works by younger Japanese cultural critics to be available for the English reading audience.』 『
In Japan, obsessive adult fans and collectors of manga and anime are known asotaku. When the underground otaku subculture first emerged in the 1970s, participants were looked down on within mainstream Japanese society as strange, antisocial loners. Today otaku have had a huge impact on popular culture not only in Japan but also throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Hiroki Azuma’sOtakuoffers a critical, philosophical, and historical inquiry into the characteristics and consequences of this consumer subculture. For Azuma, one of Japan’s leading public intellectuals, otaku culture mirrors the transformations of postwar Japanese society and the nature of human behavior in the postmodern era. He traces otaku’s ascendancy to the distorted conditions created in Japan by the country’s phenomenal postwar modernization, its inability to come to terms with its defeat in the Second World War, and America’s subsequent cultural invasion. More broadly, Azuma argues that the consumption behavior of otaku is representative of the postmodern consumption of culture in general, which sacrifices the search for greater significance to almost animalistic instant gratification. In this context, culture becomes simply a database of plots and characters and its consumers mere“database animals.”
A vital non-Western intervention in postmodern culture and theory,Otakuis also an appealing and perceptive account of Japanese popular culture.
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Sid Narged
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Not quite what the title implies) 『A pleasant little book of "life lessons," but not much more. What would have made it special, and more what one would expect from the title, would have been to actually tie them to anime in some way, be it a single scene or the story arc of an entire series--making them more like homilies. As it is, this book could be called "Common-sense Stuff Grandma Told Me" and would require no editing at all to match the new title. I really would have liked to see the anime connection, and that's what I expected. But as a simple book of observations about life and how to deal with it, this is actually better than most stuff written by overblown pundits like Deepak Chopra, and more sincere. If Narged applies his observations to his own life, as seems the case, he must be a pleasant fellow indeed--and so he gets an extra star.』
(enlightening) 『Loved this book!...easy to read&informative..my favorite was the chapter on dreams. This was written with a light-hearted review of life. very enjoyable ..looking for more by Sid』
(Not what I expected - It was way better!) 『I ran into this author at PortCon Maine on the 4th of July 2008, and he gave me a business card saying his new book just came out called, "Anything I ever really needed to know I learned from Anime." Being a relatively conspicuous otaku, I went to his site, read the description and bought the book.
I had a preconceived notion as to what this was going to be like; There's tons of websites that have lists of common anime cliches like "the wrinkled old man is someone to be feared" and other humorous little anecdotes about anime factoids in general. This is not this book!
I was surprised at the thought that went into the 18 chapters of this book, and how the different lessons were defined. The chapters are like general topics; Love, Relationships, Aging, School, War, Power, etc. Inside the chapters are subsections, these are the individual lessons!
For example. Chapter 12 is titled 'Power', the first subsection is 'All Powerful things must have a seal' Then there's a couple humorous (but true) paragraphs about how anything powerful has a seal proportionate to it's strength, and then he gives some examples. I especially love the 4th Dimentional Rubik's Cube seal reference!
It was surprisingly well written, but not difficult to understand - I can see how this is a young adult title, but it isn't all happiness and flowers...
This is a book for the anime people, who are usually misunderstood, and he's obviously a person who can see things from their pont of view. I can't say I agreed with everything in the book, but it wasn't really the point - it was easy to see how these lessons came from anime.
After I finished reading this book, I put it down and my GRANDMOTHER read it! It's a quick read and she reads ALOT (I guess she saw the book and thought it would be a quick read.) She said she really liked the chapter on Love (She reads alot of romance novels :P) and she had called my Aunt and recommended it for my four younger cousins to read.
I'm not going to say that my grandmother is going to sit down and start watching Bleach or anything, but this book was more about life and how anime portrays stories life, and what lessons there are in anime... and if she does want to start, the last chapter is basically a chapter on how to get started watching anime!
There were some funny sections (Why women with unnaturally colored hair are appealing), some serious ones (War and Good vs. Evil) and some that hit a little too close to home.
I would recommend this to any high schooler who likes anime, and may be having a tough time adjusting to life in general. This is turning into a book itself so...
Thanks Sid! You are probably one of the few people I've found who's watched more anime than me... I'll never look at it the same again!』 『Who says you never learned anything from cartoons? The truth is that anime is what it is; a representation of a story. Like a new age Aesop's Fables, with ninjas, mechs (giant robots), cat women, teenagers, hormones, and even tentacles; these are stories that bring up issues that are learnable, recognizable, and very much usable in everyday life. Compiling more than 25 years of anime viewing experience, Sid has put together many of the "real life" lessons that he has learned from anime, as well as some personal observations of the anime culture... Covering such topics as: How to get started watching anime, Universal personalities, Love and relationships, Battle of the sexes, Crime and criminals, Family and friends, School and aging, Good and evil, Chibi and ecchi, Sub vs. dub, and many, many more... These essays cover many lessons and themes, and you are sure to find the lessons that are in your favorite anime. Open your mind - Otaku-Sensei! BAKA!』
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Never Taking Them Off) 『I just received these shoes today, and I have to say the wait was well worth it. They are VERY comfortable right out of the box and I'm normally not a person to wear shoes around the house, in fact I only wear them to go outside, but these are so nice and cozy to be in, I find myself wearing them outside the house and in! I also love the fact that in certain light the golden dragons on the side look as if they are illuminated.
I had heard a lot about how comfortable these shoes were and couldn't wait to try them for myself. They are everything everyone says they are. I look forward to purchasing another pair of ether the same (when these wear out) or of a different style, since there are so many to fit anyones taste and preference.』
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(Want More of These Shoes) 『I had a little trouble getting them, my first order was cancelled, but once I finally had them it was worth the wait. I'll be getting more. I'm thinking the blue brocade high-tops.』
(Very very cool) 『Got these shoes and they definitely make a statement. No complaints at all about the way they look. The only downers: they get dirty/damaged pretty easily (but then again, so do all non-sneakers), and they don't come in size 14 anymore!!!! (which is my size). So, I'm now guarding this pair with me life hoping to make them last as long as I can. I would love you guys forever if you made a size 14 or 15 again.』 『To ensure accurate sizing, please download and print out the Onmyodo sizing chart, located on the Onmyodo website. Onmyodo footwear uses top quality materials to bring you comfort, fashion footwear without breaking the bank. Top of the line leathers (suede, full grain, and nubuck) gives every pair a comfortable feel and an all-natural look. Full leather linings help eliminate the bacteria growth and shoe odor, allowing the foot to breath while providing a soft, comfortable feel to the shoe. All Onmyodo shoes feature removable cork insoles made of extra-fine grain, rubbery cork. These insoles are ready to be worn from day one and mold to your foot the longer you wear them, becoming even more comfortable over time. A PU midsole gives each shoe an extra layer of comfort and cushion while the rubber outsole wears slowly over time, providing long-lasting comfort for the life of the shoe.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Cutest boots in the world!!) 『Only problem is there really are made in China, not Japan, but oh well everything here is made in China any more. Too darn cute though and so light weight and comfy it is amazing. Got them today and wish I never had to take them off! And the best part was the customer service. I have never ordered any kind of cloths or shoes on line before and they helped me every step of the way. I had trouble with the sizing chart and they really helped me out with that and got me the perfect size. Truly amazing to find that good of customer service anymore! The boots are so darn cute I almost donâÂÂt want to wear them out side, but like I said they are so comfy I donâÂÂt wanna take them off.Thank you so much for everything!!!』
(I LOVE 'em !!!) 『I received my shoes yesterday. I could not wait to get them out of the box and ripped through the tape like a kid opening a present. The issues I had with Amazon really upset me but the shoes are fantastic. I walked around the apartment in them for an hour - they are so comfortable that I forgot I had them on!I LOVE MY SHOES !』
(Cute and unique) 『We stumbled across these shoes at Sakura-Con in Seattle. They are even cuter in person than the photos here. They are extremely well made, with soft leather, and beautiful brocade. They are sturdy and offer some support. All in all, more than just a pretty shoe! They would be equally appropriate with dress slacks, jeans, or a skirt. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something a little different, you are sure to get heaps of compliments on these.』
(mad cute) 『these shoes are so awesome, i just got mine and i love them. The fabric is beautiful and they are super comfortable. They are such a unique style i would recommend them to anyone..』
(Awesome shoes!) 『These shoes are not only beautiful but they are very comfortable. Every time I wear them people ask me where I got them so they can get a pair too.』 『To ensure accurate sizing, please download and print out the Onmyodo sizing chart, located on the Onmyodo website. Onmyodo footwear uses top quality materials to bring you comfort, fashion footwear without breaking the bank. Top of the line leathers (suede, full grain, and nubuck) gives every pair a comfortable feel and an all-natural look. Full leather linings help eliminate the bacteria growth and shoe odor, allowing the foot to breath while providing a soft, comfortable feel to the shoe. All Onmyodo shoes feature removable cork insoles made of extra-fine grain, rubbery cork. These insoles are ready to be worn from day one and mold to your foot the longer you wear them, becoming even more comfortable over time. A PU midsole gives each shoe an extra layer of comfort and cushion while the rubber outsole wears slowly over time, providing long-lasting comfort for the life of the shoe.』
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