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Welcome to the first issue of 2009! With this let me, on behalf of the Otaku team, wish you a super fantastical 2009. We hope this year has great opportunities for you, and that you grab hold of them and never let go. We also classically wish you LOVEu AND PEACEu!
So many things have happened in the last year, and I am very happy with how 2008 played off. We had many obstacles to overcome, and some of them paid their toll. So in writing this, I am very optimistic about the year to come and find out where life is taking us. OTAKU magazine will sadly be ending the way it is. We have considered other options, but this is unfortunately the way that we must go. I know you probably have no clue as to what I am talking about so page on a couple of pages – it is all explained there.
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First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who sends us letters and SMSes. I spent most of yesterday going though your letters and it makes my little otaku heart jump for joy when I read about your thoughts and feelings. You are the reason why we do what we do; you are the life blood of OTAKU magazine!
Now I don’t know if any of you have noticed, but the malls and shopping centers have mostly been decorated with funny trees with colorful plastic balls and such. The reason for this is because it’s the festive season! This is the time to give with a happy heart and to celebrate the act of giving, if you will. I know we have many different and diverse readers, and while we might not all believe in the same things, I hope you all have a great December with your loved ones! Whether it is Hanukkah, Christmas or even Chrismikah, we wish you a blessed time! If you are travelling, please do so safely, rather take the road less traveled by and get to where you’re going rather than not make it at all.
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My previous note went down well with a lot of readers, thank you all for your response to world peace! A lot of people responded and this made me very hopeful about anime’s future in South Africa.
What I’d like to tell you all this time is that every little thing matters. No, I’m not trying to sound like Mr Miyagi or something. Let me give you an example of what I mean: most people would have never thought that there would be an anime magazine in SA, but here we are. A lot of people also didn’t think that we would ever have an anime channel, and we have Animax. What is more, when Animax started, less than a year ago, people made it known that they prefer anime in Japanese with English subtitles. Now we are proud to announce that Animax will be screening the second season of Black Lagoon in Japanese! Yes friends, we voiced your request and now we are seeing the fruit of it. There is still a way to go, but compared to just 4 years ago, SA has come a long way in the anime world! Who knows what the future may hold? SO if you are passionate about something then make the effort, no matter how trivial it might seem. Who knows how it might end? If there is anything else that you would like to voice, suggest or rant, please e-mail me at meaglin@otakumag.co.za
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Oblivion: Happy -B day to the Otaku crew!!!
Realy loving this mag its the coolest ever!!! :twisted:
good idea puting the net hobbie...realy healping around.
well thats all..hope u guys make the next mag egven better!!!~
cye. 8)
zeroJ: Also is it just me or did you guys get a little carried away with the free poster in this months issue. I have 3 identical posters in my magazine. It was still sealed when I bought it, so nobody tampered with it. Just wondering
I think you are just lucky!!
Kazuki \(^_^)/: One thing really got my attention in this months issue. That small piece of info on the new Casshern Sins Anime. I hope it is like the original Casshan TV series that came out in the early 1970's. The pics on the official site look pretty damn good;
http://casshern-sins.jp/
And when will we see an article on Guyver BioBoosted Armor ( original OVA or Remake ). NewType Magazine did a cover story on it ages ago and it rocked. I have yet to see this wonderfull anime grace your magazine.
Also is it just me or did you guys get a little carried away with the free poster in this months issue. I have 3 identical posters in my magazine. It was still sealed when I bought it, so nobody tampered with it. Just wondering
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As for this issue, there is a lot of love to be found in it, primarily TU’s love of mecha, but also something from all of us. Things that surprised me this issue was how BIG Shana is, and how I enjoyed Seirei no Moribito. I also have to mention that Cape Town rocked and among other things, I will not forget the claw. So go on, read this issue and I hope you will not forget it either. All the best my fellow otaku!
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Kagutsuchi: Yeah, I was kinda busy, so it took me a while to get to that article, but it is strange that I was the only one that read that article so intently....or no one wanted to report the mistake... Oh well. ^_^
Siemens: Ano... I think there may be something missing in the mag.
Page 52, in the Vagabond Manga Article. The article text on that page end with "In the opening scene of the manga, we", but the sentence isn't finished on the next page. What was supposed to be written there?
Isn't it odd that of all the people who've read the mag you're the first that noticed?(almost 2 months after release)
Kasumi: DAMN i missed the previous issue!!!! :cry:
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Without change there will definitely be death! SO what can we do but the impossible; see the invisible, raw raw fight the power!
I have probably listened to the Gurren Lagann soundtrack for the last two weeks straight! I am humming it while I shower, brush my teeth, singing it while I am at the office and I have screamed “ANIKIIIIIII!” out loud in public (yes, everyone stared at me and thought I was crazy). You will undoubtedly see the impact that Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann left on most of the OTAKU staff in this issue. What can I say, we loved it!
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Kazuki \(^_^)/: O' well. Atleast knowone can say I didn't try to promote the Audio Section. I will keep on supporting and hope for a larger section sometime in the future.
DaRC: Good Stuff. I'm sure you guys will figure out a way to add AUDIO to the list. I am just glad you guys are willing to add it.
High and Mighty Color Rock Pit CD's release date is 2008/03/19 some how this was slip through from our design team… DaRC is going to be very upset with this.-->
I kind of thought DaRC would not make a mistake like that with the release date. I enjoy reading that section. I always start reading your mag from AUDIO :P .
I was wondering could it be possible to change the AUDIO section from a 2 page Band / Artist article and a 1 page CD review to a -->-->-->1 Page Band / Artist article-->-->--> and a -->-->-->2 page CD review-->-->-->. I noticed that you guys listed this months J-artist Discography on an entire page. Could that space not be better utilized by putting more CD reviews on it.
There are so many great CD's that came out this year like -->-->-->Kawada Mami SAVIA-->-->-->, -->-->-->Dir en Grey The Marrow of a Bone-->-->--> etc. By the time you guys review them, they are already a couple of months, if not years old.-->
sadly space is an issue and belive me i have campaigned for more... but there are priorities and in Sa getting the music is hard.. I have noticed a much larger following since the mag started, but face it... the majority of readers are anime fans... hell u know how many stupid otaku ive wanted to beat over the head for saying they forward through the intros of anime...
its all good.. when i get settled in the lad of the rising sun there will be some changes. and music will get bigger.
Natasha: i did go in look and listen, but it was not there, but i will order it
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Issue 16: It’s a Student’s Life
Class is in session as we start off with a killer title from Animax, Wolf’s Rain, which is sure to make you all want to howl at the moon at least once! We took a closer look at the 31 girls of Negima, and marveled at the otaku student life of the fine people from Genshiken. We also visited the super cute Lucky Star, and the famous Da Capo. No student life issue is complete without a roaring School Rumble feature, where you can find out all you need to know about these wonderful students and their, err, wonderful ways?
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With a new year ahead of us, we just want to say thank you all for the support and for helping us make Otaku what it is today, we could not be here if it wasn’t for our readers! This year promises new challenges, new dreams and a lot of new anime. We have a lot planned, and our future issues are going be action packed! So, what can you expect from this issue of Otaku?
Well to start off, we decided to go into this year ready for battle, and so most of our titles are fighting shounen titles.
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Issue 14: Time to Duel!!!
Battling with pride, honour and vigour is what it’s all about! Pokemon has been an all-time favourite battle title, and we show you why and how it’s taken the world by storm with our massive 5 page feature! We also delve into the heat of battle with Fate/stay Night, Mai Otome, Rozen Maiden as well as Yu-Gi-Oh. On the manga front, we discover six epic generations of fight in the Bizarre Adventures of JoJo and dish out more epic with with the legendary Akira, as well as the Blue Dragon, Appleseed, and more manga tutorage (which has proven to be very popular according to our favourite article SMS line).
We promise you won't be dissapointed. Duel on!
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Our 13th and BIGGEST issue EVER!
Otaku is now two years old and we're stepping up our game - In this issue you will find MORE PAGES, as well as the latest gossip on the legendary Evangelion, in anticipation of the Japanese OVA release, as well as a whole battalion of Mecha titles. We also cover our amazing Japanese trip - Akihabara, Tokyo, it's all here. In The Mecha 2.0 issue.
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Issue 12: Swords & Sorcery
Otaku Says: Harken fellow adventurers, to this, the 12th tome of Otaku knowledge, and a special tome it is, as you’ve likely seen by now. Great journeys and grand conquests await those who wish to discover the secrets of lost kingdoms and mystical lands. If you have a sword, it’s time to sharpen it, and if you’ve got a spell-book, it’s time to brush up on your incantations. Gather your allies, form fellowships, and get ready for the Swords and Sorcery issue – it’s time to experience the Japanese take on high fantasy!
Otaku issue 12 isn’t just our 2nd birthday issue, it also represents the end of our beginning, and hopefully, the start of our forever! We’d like to thank our devoted readers for all their support over the last two years, and in showing our appreciation, we’re proud to announce the all new 80-Page Otaku Magazine, starting next issue! O-tanoshimi ni!
The Otaku Team.
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Issue 11: Romance – Fall in love with…
Everybody needs a little…love…sweet love! This issue of Otaku we look at the more romantic side of anime, as we focus on relationships, drama and other matters of the heart. If you’re a girl, you’ll like the heart-wrenching tales of love lost and found, as well as the cute anime guys. If you’re a guy, you’ll appreciate all the beautiful anime girls. And if you’re a true Otaku, you’ll like it all! It’s not all drama though, there’s comedy, a bit of ecchiness, and some all round wackiness too!
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Issue 10: Sports - There’s no I in Team!
Otaku Says:
The competitive world of Sport has made its way into many entertainment mediums, and anime and manga are no exception! We take a look at the anime and manga inspired by Sport!
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Issue 9: CyberPunk - A Darker Future
Otaku Says:
It’s the beginning of what promises to be a great year, and in our first issue of 2007, we start things off with a dark science-fiction undertone – a little something called Cyberpunk!
In this issue, we take a look at the gritty sci-fi worlds of Ghost in the Shell, Ergo Proxy and Bubblegum Crisis, whilst on the manga side of things we delve into Battle Angel Alita, Agharta and Dominion Tank Police!, amongst others. Check out our feature on the new HDTV television format, as well the long awaited Japanese lesson 2. We’ve also included a special on the genre of Cyberpunk, just in case you’ve never heard of it before! Don’t miss out on our Saikano live-action review, and learn all about the Japanese RPG Enchanted Arms. As always, this issue is packed with a lot of great content! As you will see over the coming months, Otaku magazine has more than a few great surprises in store for its readers, so, read on…
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Issue 8: Nightmare before Christmas
Otaku Says:
Strap on your Automail, pull out your Shurikens, this issue has nothing to do with Alchemy or Ninjitsu whatsoever, but you’ll need some decent equipment if you want to face off against the evils within! That’s right it’s the Horror issue, at long last! Within these hallowed pages are demons, espers, spirits and a few popular vampires, and if you want any hope of vanquishing them, you’d better start reading now!
It’s the end of a great year, and this issue has some small extras for our readers, chronicling the Otaku magazines progression, and that of the team as well. From all of us here at Otaku Magazine, we would like to wish all our beloved Otaku’s an enjoyable and safe festive season and a truly epic new year. Read through this brilliant issue, then go and watch some anime!
The Otaku Team
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In this commemorative Brand Spanking New Look Double Cover anniversary issue there are massive NARUTO articles - Ultimate Ninja Training Guide, all about the Mangaka who created Naruto - Masashi Kishimoto, all you need to know about Real Ninja Weapons, and a Guide to the PS2 Naruimate Hero 3 Game.
On the topic of our anniversary, you could also WIN a great heap of anime merchandise in our Make a Wish Otaku Birthday Competition, and check out the legendary Otaku Birthday Bash Poster. It's really an Otaku's dream!
Of course there's also the usual dose of anime and manga - Basilisk, Ninja Scroll TV-series, an exclusive interview with Tokyo Pop, as well as Live Action goodies like Zatoichi and Old boy, plus a musical feature on Aya Ueto, Japanese Super-Idol. Read all about World of Warcraft, and get a Guide to Fortunes on GuildWars on the gaming front, as well as a KOF surprise! Japanese Lessons start in-depth and afresh for all you budding learners, and much much more!
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Editor’s note
Strap on your Automail and dust off your spell-book, it’s time for the latest Otaku Magazine! This month the magazine is absolutely bursting with content, from the magic and alchemy themed anime and manga, to the story behind Hayao Miyazaki and Ghibli – not to mention an exclusive interview with the J-Rock band Tagoshi. We take a look at the Japanese video games giant Nintendo, and fill you in on almost everything CLAMP, but wait, there’s more: This issue also sees the introduction of the letters page, as well as Otaku Magazine merchandise! We also bring you coverage of the largest anime convention in the Western world, and travel all the way to California for the Anime Expo 2006!
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Editor’s note
Welcome to the latest Otaku Magazine. In addition to the usual content, we have some new offerings this issue. Otaku Traveler will appeal to the adventurers among us and local and international news will keep you informed about everything Otaku. This issue focuses on Mechs, a genre defined by great anime such as Gundam, Patlabor, Robotech and others. Learn how to say “I’m hurt, take me to a hospital!” in the vernacular of the land of the rising sun, and enter our new competitions. Also, don’t forget to pre-order your Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children DVD on our pre-order page. In keeping with new developments, two new minions have clawed their way up from hell to join the Otaku Team, JamJam and Tu. Tu will be gracing our pages with excessive, yet skilled use of pixels, whilst JamJam joins the editing team, forcing his dictatorial journalistic regime on the writers. Shirow be with you.
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Editor’s note
Welcome to our Samurai Special issue. We’ve got a lot of great samurai-focused content this time round. From anime, manga, live-action and gaming, katana are going fly at your from all directions, so sharpen your skills, or duck at the very least, and read on for all the bushido you could want. On a more serious note, however, we’ve decided to temporarily drop the Saikyou Gomi Chronicles comic in favour of a new one starring none other than the Otaku Magazine crew themselves. Saikyou Gomi is not forgotten however, we just felt that a bi-monthly magazine was a bit too much of a wait for a serialized comic strip. It will be revived on the website after some serious revisions have been made to the concept. So from now on you’ll get to enjoy the antics of the OM crew, like the suicidal Tweak, the over-zealous MeagliN or even your jaded and aloof editor, yours truly.
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Editor’s note
Hello and welcome to the third issue of Otaku Magazine. We’re still around and we’re not going anywhere soon. We had some problems to deal with this time – mostly getting work out of people during the holiday season. It wasn’t easy. The manga boys, Tweak and Kharrak were quite good this time, though, so I thought they deserved a mention. Our learning process continues, and the further we go, the better this magazine will get - our team members are falling into the groove of their jobs nicely. Hopefully we’ll continue to see the great support we’ve been getting from our readers, and Otaku Magazine can continue to provide you with otaku lifestyle information for some time to come.
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Editor’s note
Welcome to the second issue of Otaku Magazine. We learned a lot from the first issue and took those lessons to heart. Of course it all still culminated in a series of late night and last minute meetings in the end. Everyone was just so busy this month, but we still managed to get this issue done. That’s the dedication which makes this magazine a reality. Thanks to the whole crew for your extra effort this month.
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Editor’s Note
Finally it’s all done. After much trial and tribulation, we are proud to present you with Otaku Magazine, the first print magazine for South African otaku. We are certainly had a lot to deal with, and there were a more than few unwelcome surprises waiting as we took our first steps into the world of magazine production.
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