Review: Yatterman(2009) the movie: A perfect B-class movie[***+]

（A Japanese article is available here. 日本語版はこちらへ）

Early March 2009, the live-action film 'Yatterman' premiered on the big screen. This film is based on the classic Tatsunoko anime of the same title, from the Time Bokan series.
Contrary to many skeptics(including me) who loved the original anime, this Yatterman(2009) was a surprise hit in Japan. According to an entertainment news source (JP-only), the number of viewers easily exceeded one million. This film will be distributed to more than 30 countries.

Here's my short review.
(Note: full marks is *****)

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Book Review: The origin of Otaku（おたくの起源）by YOSHIMOTO Taimatsu [****]

This is my 3rd Japanese book review. The first two book-reviews are of OKADA Toshio's books. This time, I'd like to introduce "The origin of Otaku" by YOSHIMOTO Taimatsu. This is the best book to know about the birth procedure of Otaku.

Here's my review.

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[Teatime] Tokyo Anime Fair/TAF2009

I went to Big Sight to see Tokyo Anime Fair[TAF] 2009.

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The Best Anime CD "going back" #6: King of Bandits 'Jing' OST <2002> by Scudelia Electro

I'd like to introduce "Jing:King of Bandits（王ドロボウJing） OST <2002>" by Scudelia Electro. This OST is quite a unique OST since 2001.

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The Best Anime CD "going back" #5: LUPIN THE THIRD - TAKEO YAMASHITA”Rebirth” From'71 Original Score <2002>

Today, I'd like to introduce "LUPIN THE THIRD - TAKEO YAMASHITA”Rebirth”~From’71 Original Score <2002>" by YAMASHITA Takeo/Tooru.

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The Best Anime CD "going back" #4: FAFNER[in the azure] OST <2004> by SAITO Tsuneyoshi

Today, I'd like to introduce TV series anime Fafner's soundtrack <2004> by SAITO Tsuneyoshi. I think that this is the best anime OST since 2001.

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