UlasanAnime.com – The author reflects on their personal journey with manga, noting that while they enjoy anime, their primary interests lie in elements like voice actors, opening/ending themes, and soundtrack music, which are not as central to the manga reading experience. They acknowledge that while animation and paneling share some similarities, they don’t fully bridge the gap between the two mediums for them.
Despite not identifying as a categorical fan of manga, the author admits to owning a collection several times larger than the “Author’s” mentioned. They express a strong preference for reading manga on a portrait-mode monitor, citing their experience with a Dell U2412m to tolerate JManga in the past. Reading manga on a tablet is a less enjoyable experience for them, due to what they perceive as poor resolution from both the display and source files, finding it no substitute for the physical paper version.
The author explains that their engagement with manga goes beyond simply wanting to know “what happens next.” They value appreciating the medium itself, which leads them to prefer even “crap-tier light novels” over high-quality manga that are akin to artbooks.
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The announcement of Otakon’s public schedule has caused the website to crash, indicating a potentially crowded event this year, which the author notes is a bit later than usual. They contrast this with Anime Expo’s PDF schedule, which ran on AWS, suggesting a more backend-dependent system for Otakon’s schedule, a situation that also occurred last year but seems more severe this time.
The author confirms their attendance at Otakon and mentions having iDOLM@STER tags to give away, inviting attendees to approach them if they’re interested, likely in exchange for a few questions. This personal connection is a significant draw for them.
More importantly, the author will be hosting a panel with Wah from Analog Housou. Titled “Tokyo Otaku Hotspots,” the panel is scheduled for Saturday night at 7:30 PM in Panel 4, located in the Hilton. They encourage readers, especially those who attend conventions, to come and participate, highlighting that there will be prizes, which should be a strong incentive for attendees.
The author expresses a hope that the Otakon scheduling team, which includes multiple groups for press attendees, will not make last-minute changes that could complicate their plans, emphasizing the importance of a stable schedule for their participation.
