Media Report: Haruhi Day 2008

BREAK TIME! Chatty aren't we? Fans and Yen Publishing taking a deserved break in between the fun filled trivia contests and go about chatting.

Yen Press representatives are giving an explanation of the US debut of "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" books.

FAN POWER! Seriously, Haruhi has a REALLY devoted fan. When the audience was asked who knew what Yen Press was, this fan (in gray) was the fastest to raise his hand. He was recognized by the representatives as being a very big fan as he was the first to arrive for the event and was given the first free copy of Haruhi book #1 as a gift for his devotion. AWWWW!!!!! How cute!

We got patience! The group of fans around the store waited patiently for the next trivia question. I wonder who got it right? Too many fans... Represent! Haruhi Power!

A blown up version of the event flier on poster board sat against the window behind the Yen Press table.

Dance Fever Haruhi style! Dance your heart out! Fans of Haruhi, including purple-haired Catholic school girl, Raven Thomas-Anthij (left), were invited to participate in a dance contest to see who could follow the popular Hare Hare Yukai Dance the best. The winner was given a free copy of one of the books Yen Press publishes.

Why is Yugi here? There's no duel...Wait, he's a fan of Haruhi??? And he can dance??!! Yugi Mutou, Niki Bikofsky (red and yellow wig), gives the "tada" gesture as she awaits the judge's decision of who danced the best.

Video - Hare Hare Yukai Dance
Wish you were there huh? You want to join them? Sorry about the quality. Can't control what other sites do.

Thanks for the assistance on the descriptions, Jason Linetsky!
Photography by Jason Linetsky.
© 2008 Linda Thai

Manga For Dummies Author at Kinokuniya Oct 25, 2008

Flyer from Kinokuniya bookstore. Click on it for more information about the event.

Haruhi Day at Kinokuniya with John Fuller

Guess what is happening on Saturday October 18, 2008 in NYC? Haruhi Day at Kinokuniya bookstore, and it is also the Japanese bookstore's one year anniversary at its current location. I got a chance to interview Mr. John Fuller, the Store Manager, about the importance of the event and what it is all about.

Another Note of Death: Compare and Contrast of Death Note and Others

Hey Everyone!

I would like to let you know that a good friend of mine, Jason Linetsky, has posted up his analysis or thesis of Death Note through the techniques of compare and contrast with other films. Check it out and give him some props!! Let him know what you think (^_^)

Aki Con 2008 in Everett, WA

-The Convention is Nov 7th, 8th and 9th.

DC Anime Club and Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Presents...

The DC Anime Club and the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan Present Bleach The Movie: Memories of Nobody. On Friday October 24, 2008 at 6:30pm as part of the Anime/Live Action Series based upon Manga (Japanese Comics).

The Depth of the Note of Death: An Analysis of Death Note

Since a Death Note Day is coming up on Oct 15, I figured hey why not post up an old writing of mine in honor of Death Note. This was written around June 2008 during the time of the Death Note movie premiere. Enjoy and back to homework!

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After Cosplay Day with Peter Tatara

Hey guys! Me posting up an old interview I did with Peter Tatara way back in August 2008 about Cosplay Day, which was held on August 17, 2008. I think this was my second interview with Peter, cause I did the first one a long long LONG time ago...None the less! I hope you will enjoy this interview!

Another Chance to Win Death Note II tickets!!!

Purchase DVD or any Death Note t-shirt and get a FREE ticket for Death Note II: The Last Name at select Hot Topic stores.

Tickets must be redeemed at least 10 minutes prior to showtime.