Author Archives: DarkMirage

No more JLPT!

The results for the 2006 Japanese Language Proficiency Test are out. It’s official: NO MORE JLPT FOR DM EVER AGAIN! YAY! I passed JLPT level 1! WOOHOO! I am now officially qualified to look down on lousy fansubbers and stir … Continue reading

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The Great Digital Divide

Lain for President! Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of teenagers at a political rally and encouraged them to tell their friends to participate in the political process. (via Kotaku) “I want you to tell them, ‘It’s … Continue reading

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Figure: BUBBA Mahou Shoujo Yuki Nagato

A new sculpt from BUBBA, the creator of Haruhi Bunny! It’s Yuki looking lolilicious with her guitar! And that cat! Thanks to Bababaloo for the heads up. No further info is forthcoming but you can view a video with more … Continue reading

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CDJapan Collectible Sale

CDJapan is having a figurine sale with some items (read: the crap) discounted up to 70%. The sale is until 28 Feb. Most of the items are shit not very popular, but there are a few that might be on … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s!

Just one more hour left before Valentine’s is over, but it’s still not too late! Happy Valentine’s!!! I spent last night at a classmate’s house cutting thorns off roses and tying ribbons. Fun. I ate a lot of chocolates today, … Continue reading

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Calling all local budding student photographers!

The Raffles Junior College Photography Club (of which I am a member) is organizing a photography competition that is opened to all students in Singapore! The theme of the Singapore Schools’ Photography Competition 2007 “Lumière” (no, not that loli) is … Continue reading

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How to avoid being falsely accused of groping

Mainichi Daily News has an article on some key points to avoiding being falsely accused of groping on crowded trains. (Via Japan Probe) Basically they are… – Get an early start. If possible, depart from the first station on the … Continue reading

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Resin Kit Building Project — Day 2

Wow, I really took a lot longer than expected to make this post. ORZ. Between Rainbow Six: Las Vegas, weekend otaku gatherings and school, my life has been really occupied recently. And I haven’t even started on my school work. … Continue reading

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Danny Choo Akiba Report Translations

Danny appeared on Technorati’s BlogTV again! It seems like he’s hosting a section called “Danny Choo Akiba Report” now. Mirai-chan, dannychoo.com’s new mascot Illustration by Yuuko Azami I want one too… You can view the episode on YouTube: Part 1, … Continue reading

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1/8 Max Factory Mikuru Asahina

The next in line after Haruhi, Mikuru gets the Max Factory treatment. Preorders are open for this PVC figure of the loli-moé SOS-dan member. Sadly, judging by the preorder status, it doesn’t seem to be doing so good. I guess … Continue reading

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Little Busters! dated

Studio Key‘s (makers of Air, Clannad and Kanon) latest project, Little Busters!, has finally been given an official release date. You can look forward to downloading buying it on 27 July. And the Key fanboys go wild! Actually, I’m getting … Continue reading

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Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu Limited Edition DVDs

I caught a cold today and took a leave from school. *cough* It’s been more than a year since I last fell sick. *cough* I blame it on the movie I watched yesterday. Gaoo*cough*ooo… Luckily, a DHL delivery guy came … Continue reading

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