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LATTICE 200EC7: Haruomi Hosono's hidden video game soundtrack
The story of Haruomi Hosono's obscure contribution to video games, which has been right under our noses for decades.
Apr 20
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March 2026
His Majesty's Pop Life: Prince Interactive
Some thoughts on a Prince-themed adventure game from 1994.
Mar 17
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February 2026
On the move: the story of Tokyo Mobile Music I
Demystifying the compilation that introduced me to Japanese new wave music.
Feb 7
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December 2025
once bitten, twice shy: the buddy list (2025)
Ten of my friends (plus me) take stock of 2025 and put the year to rest.
Dec 31, 2025
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August 2025
The Return of the Triple Baka
An examination of vocal synth fandom through one song and three characters.
Aug 18, 2025
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"I decided to be a dog": an interview with Shoko Uehara (JON)
An interview with musician and dog woman Shoko Uehara.
Aug 8, 2025
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December 2024
once bitten, twice shy: the buddy list (2024)
Nine of my friends (and me) reflect on the year, bleed out emotions, and turn an eye to the future.
Dec 31, 2024
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August 2024
Tokyo Loop
Sixteen reviews (by ten writers) of independent animated films from the Image Forum's 2006 festival.
Aug 2, 2024
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December 2023
once bitten, twice shy: the buddy list (2023)
Eight of my friends (plus me) look back on the year, reflect on experiences, and share some favorites.
Dec 31, 2023
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sensitive to dust and powder: some thoughts on the Link's Awakening DX HD hack
A rumination on an impressive fan project and its place in history, examined through one pivotal scene.
Dec 18, 2023
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the scene from a frame: an interview with Yousei Suzuki
A short interview with guitarist and Senri Records owner Yousei Suzuki. / ギターリスト、そしてSenri Recordsオーナー鈴木庸聖 とのインタビュー。
Dec 15, 2023
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October 2023
one in a melon: a review of Suika Game
Thoughts on a silly physics-based puzzle game and some reflections on the tangled web of social media.
Oct 1, 2023
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