Category Archives: Anime Products

My ramblings about anime products I see and/or decide to buy

Buying anime

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Yumeka

Since I became an anime fan over a decade ago, I’ve been buying all sorts of anime products ranging from DVDs to artbooks and keychains. However, as I discussed in a previous post about how the US anime industry, and … Continue reading →

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Photos of my anime-covered room (2012 version)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Yumeka

*Click the image for a larger version* Every year since 2008 I’ve taken photos of my room, which is covered in anime, and posted them here on the blog. Even though I’ve lived in the same house all these years, … Continue reading →

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The wonders of anime apparel and always having anime on your person

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Yumeka

Being the major anime fan that I am, it’s hard for me to imagine not owning any piece of anime apparel. I realize that it’s not always appropriate to advertise anime on your person, but for the most part, I … Continue reading →

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My experience with bootleg anime products

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Yumeka

If you’ve been an anime consumer for any length of time, I’m sure you know that there’s a ton of bootleg anime products out there. From biggies like DVDs and figures to minute things like posters and pins, bootleg products … Continue reading →

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My anime collection

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Yumeka

In past posts, I’ve taken photos of my anime-covered room and highlighted the gems of my anime collection. But I haven’t yet talked about my actual collection of anime DVDs. Despite being into anime for eleven years now, I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Finally moving up to Blu-ray

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Yumeka

This past Saturday I purchased my first Blu-ray player. I know Blu-ray has been around for a while now but I was a bit skeptical about getting into it. Firstly, I didn’t have enough money to even get my first … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my anime haven

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Yumeka

*Click the image for a larger version* It’s now been a year and four months since I last posted photos of my room, which is covered in anime posters and goodies. My room actually got featured in ANN’s Shelf Life … Continue reading →

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The gems of my anime collection

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Yumeka

After 10+ years of collecting anime goods, I feel it’s time for me to pick out the handful of products that are the pride and joy of my collection…

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Anime Expo 2010 coverage and photos

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Yumeka

Coverage and photos of my 2-day stay at AX ’10 have finally been posted! Massive descriptions and cosplay galore after the jump…

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Observations on buying (or not buying) anime

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Yumeka

Despite the complexity of anime fandom, it always amazes me how it’s a hobby one can be fully involved in and yet never have to spend any money on it. I’m not going to get into the whole debate about … Continue reading →

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