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I must say that Koizumi soridaijin looks -- and sounds -- so much older than I remember him being before he stepped down in 2006. I guess his semi-retirement (and now his full retirement) has not been all that kind to him.

Perhaps overseas, but not in Japan. As is, he is one of the most influential prime ministers in postwar Japanese history, and one who commanded very respectable approval ratings for much of his term -- which, at just over five years, was also one of...

[10:25:00] or perhaps [10:25:35]

Fun times indeed. *nostalgia*

Go with Traditional. More people in the world read Simplified because it is the script used in Mainland China, but I would stick with Traditional because I feel that you would probably have a much stronger reader-base in Taiwan and Hong Kong because...

I find that to be a common misperception. Just because anime comes from Japan does not mean that the majority of Japanese are necessarily anime fans, though certainly most have had significant exposure to anime.

That probably was the thing that surprised me the most the first time I went to Japan. I expected that mobile phones would be sleek little things, but instead found quite bulky -- and often boxy -- looking things. Still, I think I would still prefe...

>> The sailor suit was adopted by schools in the 60s No, it was adopted far earlier, during the Taisho era, which is why Taiwan and South Korea also have a legacy of gakuran and sera-fuku uniforms.

おかえりなさい ^^

おかえりなさい ^^

おかえりなさい ^^

As many others have noted, Gunslinger Girl is an excellent anime series. In regards to the figure, however, I can't say I like it all that much, because neither the pose nor the face adequately capture Henrietta.

As many others have noted, Gunslinger Girl is an excellent anime series. In regards to the figure, however, I can't say I like it all that much, because neither the pose nor the face adequately capture Henrietta.

As many others have noted, Gunslinger Girl is an excellent anime series. In regards to the figure, however, I can't say I like it all that much, because neither the pose nor the face adequately capture Henrietta.

As many others have noted, Gunslinger Girl is an excellent anime series. In regards to the figure, however, I can't say I like it all that much, because neither the pose nor the face adequately capture Henrietta.

I'm surprised that Seirei no Moribito is on your drop list, given that I find it to be -- hands down -- the most worthwhile series this season. The plot is an excellent mix of intrigue and adventure, the cast of characters is compelling, the artwork...