Gilles Poitras
@gillespoitras.bsky.social
Author of Tokyo Stroll.
Retired librarian, writer on things Japanese.
At the age of 4 Gilles was taken by aliens to California and raised on a diet of science fiction, Loony Toons & honky tonk music.
Retired librarian, writer on things Japanese.
At the age of 4 Gilles was taken by aliens to California and raised on a diet of science fiction, Loony Toons & honky tonk music.
What could have been.
"The Five Star Stories Original Video That Never Was"
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"The Five Star Stories Original Video That Never Was"
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The Five Star Stories Original Video That Never Was
In early 1988 General Products began advertising a Five Star Stories original video that would feature animation by Hideaki Anno and direct involvement from the manga’s creator, Mamoru Nagano…
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December 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
What could have been.
"The Five Star Stories Original Video That Never Was"
www.zimmerit.moe/five-star-st...
"The Five Star Stories Original Video That Never Was"
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We're having a cyber week sale! Take advantage of 40% off of all in-stock print and ebooks sitewide* starting today, 12/1, through Monday, 12/8.
For details: www.sup.org/about-our-cy...
For details: www.sup.org/about-our-cy...
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We're having a cyber week sale! Take advantage of 40% off of all in-stock print and ebooks sitewide* starting today, 12/1, through Monday, 12/8.
For details: www.sup.org/about-our-cy...
For details: www.sup.org/about-our-cy...
I wrote about Yonoya in the Asakusa chapter of my book Tokyo Stroll
"Tradition in Every Tooth: Yonoya's Handcrafted Boxwood Combs"
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"Tradition in Every Tooth: Yonoya's Handcrafted Boxwood Combs"
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Tradition in Every Tooth: Yonoya's Handcrafted Boxwood Combs | TOKYO UPDATES [The Official Information Website of Tokyo Metropolitan Government]
Gentle on hair and steeped in history, Yonoya Comb Shop's handcrafted boxwood combs reveal how timeless tradition continues to shape modern self-care in Tokyo.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I wrote about Yonoya in the Asakusa chapter of my book Tokyo Stroll
"Tradition in Every Tooth: Yonoya's Handcrafted Boxwood Combs"
www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1633...
"Tradition in Every Tooth: Yonoya's Handcrafted Boxwood Combs"
www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1633...
U.S. AI startup "confused, regretful" over protest on use of Kyodo articles
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U.S. AI startup "confused, regretful" over protest on use of Kyodo articles
Perplexity AI Inc. expressed feelings of confusion and regret on Tuesday in response to a protest by Japanese news agency Kyodo News over unauthorized use of its articles to provide services for the U...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
U.S. AI startup "confused, regretful" over protest on use of Kyodo articles
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Japan has presented manga creator Go Nagai (Devilman, Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey) and Dragon Quest creator Yūji Horii one of its highest civilian honors!
Manga Creator Go Nagai, Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Inducted Into Order of the Rising Sun
Creator of Devilman, Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey, Getter Robo & JRPG pioneer among 3,963 honored
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November 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Japan has presented manga creator Go Nagai (Devilman, Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey) and Dragon Quest creator Yūji Horii one of its highest civilian honors!
Has Chiitan been defeated?
November 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Has Chiitan been defeated?
Global Anime Market Grew 15% to Record 3.84 Trillion Yen in 2024
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Global Anime Market Grew 15% to Record 3.84 Trillion Yen in 2024
Industry group: 2nd highest year-over-year jump recorded, fueled by 26% increase overseas
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November 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Global Anime Market Grew 15% to Record 3.84 Trillion Yen in 2024
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Happy Halloween:
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy Halloween:
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Fantagraphics has launched a new East Asian comics imprint titled Takumigraphics, which will release Wandering Son in 2-in-1 omnibus format.
Fantagraphics Launches New East Asian Comics Imprint Takumigraphics, Which Will Re-Release Wandering Son Manga
New imprint to publish Korean artist Yudori's Lovers of the Empire graphic novel
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October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fantagraphics has launched a new East Asian comics imprint titled Takumigraphics, which will release Wandering Son in 2-in-1 omnibus format.
I just got an email that this is out.
Intersex Figures in Modern Japanese Literature and Art
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Intersex Figures in Modern Japanese Literature and Art
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Intersex Figures in Modern Japanese Literature and Art
Intersex Figures in Modern Japanese Literature and Art explores the history of intersex or futanari figures in modern Japanese literature and culture to examine the provocative discourses that defied ...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I just got an email that this is out.
Intersex Figures in Modern Japanese Literature and Art
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Intersex Figures in Modern Japanese Literature and Art
press.umich.edu/Books/I/Inte...
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Interviewing legendary gay manga artist Gengoroh Tagame at the de Young Museum
Tagame Gengoroh is a worldwide legend as a gay erotic manga artist, critic, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. We got to talk to him at the new exhibit featuring his work.
www.animefeminist.com/gengoroh-tag...
Tagame Gengoroh is a worldwide legend as a gay erotic manga artist, critic, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. We got to talk to him at the new exhibit featuring his work.
www.animefeminist.com/gengoroh-tag...
October 30, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Interviewing legendary gay manga artist Gengoroh Tagame at the de Young Museum
Tagame Gengoroh is a worldwide legend as a gay erotic manga artist, critic, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. We got to talk to him at the new exhibit featuring his work.
www.animefeminist.com/gengoroh-tag...
Tagame Gengoroh is a worldwide legend as a gay erotic manga artist, critic, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. We got to talk to him at the new exhibit featuring his work.
www.animefeminist.com/gengoroh-tag...
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It's easy to laugh at this now. It's prudent to realize this could so easily be America next.
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Russia Blocks World’s Largest Anime and Manga Database Over LGBTQ+ Content - The Moscow Times
Russian authorities have banned the world’s largest anime and manga platform MyAnimeList over “extremist” LGBTQ+ content, state media reported Tuesday.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's easy to laugh at this now. It's prudent to realize this could so easily be America next.
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/28/r...
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/28/r...
Japan hastily pandering to US following Takaichi-Trump summit is perilous
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Editorial: Japan hastily pandering to US following Takaichi-Trump summit is perilous - The Mainichi
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has held her first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump since taking office. The two leaders affirmed that their cou
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October 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Japan hastily pandering to US following Takaichi-Trump summit is perilous
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Mister Donut Unveils New Foongus Donut for 2025 Pokemon Collaboration
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Mister Donut Unveils New Foongus Donut for 2025 Pokemon Collaboration
Mister Donut just announced their 2025 Pokemon collaboration lineup. This year’s featured character is Tamagetake, aka Foongus in English.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Mister Donut Unveils New Foongus Donut for 2025 Pokemon Collaboration
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An Event at UC Berkeley on Nov 21
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
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Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
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Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
Andrea Horbinski’s new book Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989, explores the rise of manga as a disti...
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October 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
An Event at UC Berkeley on Nov 21
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
events.berkeley.edu/cjs/event/30...
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
events.berkeley.edu/cjs/event/30...
An Event at UC Berkeley on Nov 21
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
events.berkeley.edu/cjs/event/30...
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
events.berkeley.edu/cjs/event/30...
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
Andrea Horbinski’s new book Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989, explores the rise of manga as a disti...
events.berkeley.edu
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
An Event at UC Berkeley on Nov 21
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
events.berkeley.edu/cjs/event/30...
Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989
events.berkeley.edu/cjs/event/30...
Both series are finally getting a full translation into English.
"Interview with Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga Legend Tsukasa Hōjō"
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"Interview with Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga Legend Tsukasa Hōjō"
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Interview with Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga Legend Tsukasa Hōjō
To celebrate the English release of his beloved manga, Hōjō-sensei shared memories of his early work, including how his editor backed up City Hunter in the face of criticism.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Both series are finally getting a full translation into English.
"Interview with Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga Legend Tsukasa Hōjō"
fast.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/20...
"Interview with Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga Legend Tsukasa Hōjō"
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Chiitan's got a day job.
Chiitan started working on washing the plan✈️Going well.
飛行機を洗うお手伝いですっ☆向いてるかもしれませんっ☆
飛行機を洗うお手伝いですっ☆向いてるかもしれませんっ☆
October 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Chiitan's got a day job.
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So anyway I restored Daicon IV from scratch. This was a joint project with Chris Person (papapishu), who sourced the incredibly Rare Laserdisc release. The raw files can be found on the internet archive for those interested in processing it yourself. Enjoy! archive.org/details/DAIC...
DAICON III & IV Opening Animation -Domesday Duplicator Remaster] : hideaki anno : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Deinterlaced & remastered version of the original Laserdisc for Daicon IV & III.
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October 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
So anyway I restored Daicon IV from scratch. This was a joint project with Chris Person (papapishu), who sourced the incredibly Rare Laserdisc release. The raw files can be found on the internet archive for those interested in processing it yourself. Enjoy! archive.org/details/DAIC...