In this episode Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) celebrate the life and work of Shonen Magazine editor Shoji Otomo (1936-1973) who revolutionized pro-otaku culture with his vision of kaiju anatomy art! 

NEWS

Bomb and death threats faxed to universities and high schools across Japan

Akihabara’s immigrant-founded kebab landmark is closing down for good after more than a decade

Japanese police file charges against illegal anime girl huggy pillow cover seller

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