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The universal language of ‘Gangnam Style’
If you haven’t heard of “Gangnam Style” by now, it’s likely you live under a rock (or at the very least, have no access to the Internet). Korean performer Psy has made quite a… more →
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A peek into the Japanese franchise industry
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wrote 7 months ago: While titles like “Street Fighter” and “Mortal Kombat” may ring a bell if yo … more →
The universal language of 'Gangnam Style'
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wrote 8 months ago: If you haven’t heard of “Gangnam Style” by now, it’s likely you live under a … more →
Hidden beneath the costumes
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wrote 9 months ago: Every summer, thousands upon thousands of people pack their suitcases to head to San Diego, Californ … more →
Does Comic-Con really cater to otaku?
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wrote 10 months ago: This is my fifth year attending San Diego Comic-Con (or SDCC, as fans know it). Of course, it’ … more →
Why 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' keeps fans coming back for more
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wrote 10 months ago: SPOILER ALERT: If you’re new to this whole anime thing and you have not watched “Neon Ge … more →
The jump from J-drama to K-drama
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wrote 11 months ago: When I became a hardcore fan of Japanese dramas, I thought I’d discovered the alpha and omega … more →
Fifty Shades of Confused: Why do people like this book?
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wrote 11 months ago: A few weeks ago, I heard the sort of whispered murmurs in my local bookstore that are reserved solel … more →
The 'Diablo' blues: When the games don't change, but we do
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wrote 11 months ago: The word “Diablo” is magical to me. Before 2000, it just represented a Spanish word that … more →
Toonami returns - but can it succeed again?
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wrote 11 months ago: When Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim recently announced the return of Toonami, a long running pro … more →
How a Swedish teenager brought Japan to its knees
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wrote 11 months ago: A few weeks ago, a memorable video made the rounds of the usual Internet hangouts. It featured a pal … more →
K-pop: You can thank Google for your new obsession
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wrote 1 year ago: Google announced last week that it would host a free concert May 21 at its Mountain View headquarter … more →
The mystique of the Japanese male idol
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wrote 1 year ago: After a 22-year streak of sending pop fans into a frenzy, Japanese “boy” band SMAP debut … more →
Why the U.S. might never catch on to the next big rhythm games
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wrote 1 year ago: This week, a Japanese game company announced it is making “AKB48+Me,” which features the … more →
Cuteness is served: Exploring Japan's maid culture
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wrote 1 year ago: In America, a woman dressed as a maid can mean one of two things: She’s here to clean your hou … more →
An otaku lost in superhero territory
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wrote 1 year ago: Where do I begin to read an American comic series? Do I have to start at the very beginning? These a … more →
Wonderland: The otaku's bedroom
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wrote 1 year ago: A peek into an otaku‘s bedroom or living space can be a bit of a surprise for the average pers … more →
'Mass Effect,' indeed: How one game changed the industry forever
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wrote 1 year ago: Editor’s Note: Colette Bennett is CNN Geek Out’s main Otaku writer. She has written for … more →
Japanese live action adaptations are always awesome
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wrote 1 year ago: When it comes to classic stories in manga, it’s almost a sure bet that you’ll eventually … more →
The truth about 'The Hunger Games:' Katniss is better than Bella
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wrote 1 year ago: Editor’s note: Colette Bennett, aside from being Geek Out’s main otaku, is an obsessive … more →
