[Jonkaiser]

Andy, there’s only one hairstyle that would be appropriate for Japan: Hayashida’s from Cromartie High. Three words: Purple undulating mohawk. The ladies will be all up on. (Warning – any advice I give is usually one or more of the following: wrong, bad, dumb, nonsensical, illegal, life-threatening, cult-forming, or induced by sleep deprivation and/or boredom. Follow at your own risk.)

[Jonkaiser]

I’ve seen a couple of episodes of Kill La Kill with my wife, but she stopped watching it because she doesn’t like the… costumes. I just need to take the time to watch some of these. I’ve still got just a little under two weeks, right?

[Jonkaiser]

Why thank you, Guillaume. It’s been a long while since I’ve watched any recent anime in earnest (the last series I bought was Gurren Lagann), but I have started watching Attack on Titan, which I like to call “Attack of the 50 Foot Creepy, Naked, Cannibal Toddlers.” I also want to check out Parasyte. I read one of the volumes back in the day and liked what I saw, so I am looking forward to that.

Oh, and Space Dandy! Really want to watch that one.

[Jonkaiser]

Name: Jonathan Huskey
From: St. Louis, MO
What brings you to the tour?: As a kid, I grew up playing Nintendo and watching shows like Robotech and Voltron (a hometown favorite). When I discovered that these things I loved originated from Japan, I became entranced. I wanted to learn more about the country: its culture, history, and mythology. Also, I wanted to play all the video games that never came to North America. For me, this is a journey that was decades in the making (with the monetary support of my wonderful wife and traveling companion).
Looking forward to: Visiting shrines and temples, checking out ALL the game centers, going to the Ghibli Museum, and PLUNDERING SUPER POTATO!!!
What’s on your desk?: Having things on a desk first requires a desk, which is actually just a step stool in the living room. At work, however, I got a DK Mario Kart 8 Happy Meal Toy, some wing-a-ling dragons from a dollar store, a Superman figurine (a childhood hero of mine), and various air/spacecraft toys ready for take off.
Recent Anime: Um… does Lupin III or Fist of the North Star count?
Anything else?: I’m just your typical teenage dork at heart, which is weird because I’m 36. The doctors are baffled.

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