print publishing: the new non-profit?
Giant Robot is the most awesome resource for Asian meets American pop culture. The trouble is, like most pubs on paper, not enough people are subscribing or paying for ads.
They've put together a pretty heart-touching video and fundraising site that explains their predicament and how they need your help.
Kind of makes you wonder if NPR-style fund-drives are the future of print publishing, doesn't it?
Labels: anime, art, japan, pop culture, publishing
posted by darryl ohrt @ 7:23 AM
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
astro boy for a new generation
Japanese anime lovers will either freak out in anger or delight at the fact that they're making a full length feature film of the classic Astro Boy character.
Astro Boy was created by Osamu Tezuka who is considered the godfather of manga, and was originally popular in the 1960's. Astro Boy has since become somewhat of a pop culture icon to anime fans. The producers of the new film worked with the son of Mr. Tezuka, and promise that it keeps true to the Astro Boy culture. Get your rocket feet ready.
Labels: anime, film, japan, pop culture
posted by darryl ohrt @ 7:36 AM
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Friday, April 18, 2008
what the pope is doing for fun this weekend
If you're looking for a reason to stay indoors this weekend, (and live in the northeast,) here you go: New York Comic Con. A festival of geekiness about comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, television and other nerdy gems.
A handful of the dorks from our agency will be there, so keep an eye out for us. If you're too cool for this level of geekdom, then we'll do our best to give you the highlights here on BrandFlakes. Or on Twitter. Or Flickr.
(We hang with geeks, so you don't have to.)
Labels: anime, illustration, japan, newyork, pop culture, tv
posted by darryl ohrt @ 7:24 AM
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Friday, September 07, 2007
cosplay from the cosplayer.
Ping Mag has a really cool interview with a Cosplay girlie from Japan. And a little bit of insight from the source about the culture. Who knew there were warring factions of Cosplay, Lolita, and Gothic Lolitas? Subcultures of subcultures. Love it.
Labels: anime, japan, pop culture, youthmarketing
posted by darryl ohrt @ 7:16 AM
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
japanese nerd cars
What started as a comic nerd trend is beginning to cross over to more mainstream audiences in Japan. Or at least to the cooler geeks. Otaku (aka "geeks") are rollin' with stickered cars and custom comic inspired interiors. The cars are called "itasha", supposedly chosen because the word sounds similar to "italian."
Got a mini-van? Customize it with Sailor Moon stickers. That would rock. Don't even ask your wife. Just do it.
Labels: anime, automotive, illustration, pop culture, trends, youthmarketing
posted by darryl ohrt @ 7:20 AM
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