To start, 2-D Teleidoscope is an anime blog.
Paul Graham says that this is the age of the essay, so that’s what I do: I write mini-essays about modern Japanese visual culture.
As a rule, I try to relate anime to something else, which could be a theory or book, or it could be a dessert recipe. Anime and manga are not closed systems; they are connected to a wider world of interesting things, which becomes apparent if you just take a moment to look.
Whether or not the results are insightful, I’ll leave up to you. But I do love comments.
Who I am:
Formerly an English teacher in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, now a poor writer living in Southern California. I like vanilla bean ice cream, cappuccino and old books.
My favorite anime is Video Girl Ai. Beyond that, I try not to be picky, but that doesn’t always work.
Contact me:
Please use comments first. E-mails can be sent to 2dteleidoscope AT gmail DOT com.
July 11, 2009 at 1:50 am
Yay! I’m glad you finally joined the anime blogging community ^_^ I’m sure 2-D Teleidoscope will become a great blog. I’m looking forward to more posts!
July 13, 2009 at 8:16 am
Only three posts and you’ve already gained my respect. I have much to learn from you.
August 13, 2009 at 2:24 am
I like your blog very much. I subscribed and have listed you on my roll. Keep the posts coming.
August 17, 2009 at 7:45 pm
“In plainer terms, this is an all-purpose cross-culture blog with an emphasis on anime and manga.”
Just admit already that you’ve given in a little bit to your inner KYAAAAAA.
September 8, 2009 at 9:31 am
Fairly new reader here who fails to read people’s About page to actually get to know the blogger better orz.
I am fascinated by the ‘lens’ by which thy views the 2D world, a high-calibre ‘teledeiscope’ indeed. Will certainly keep reading ^^
September 19, 2009 at 5:41 am
Hi – I’m a friend of Yumeka’s and have recently started reading and enjoying your blog. I envy you, living in the place where those delicious TOTTORI PEARS come from – the juiciest and most succulent fruit on the planet.
I’m a yaoi fan and would love to read your yaoi/BL fans thesis. I’ve also written a bit on being a yaoi fan on my blog, http://jansuzukawa.blogspot.com/. Best of luck in your teaching job, and on living at the epicenter of that strange and wonderful culture – Japan.
October 6, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Interesting blog. It seems more sophisticated than your usual anime/manga blog
.
I’ll suscribe.
Check my blog too if you want and are curious aout who the heck am I
.
http://otakubloggers.wordpress.com/
Mata Ashita
January 23, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Wait, you live in tottori? That means I probably know you. Are you at JET? ^_^
January 23, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Yes I am. I just dropped you an e-mail.
Thanks for stopping by!
March 29, 2010 at 7:27 am
Added you to my blog roll. Link exchange?
March 30, 2010 at 5:17 am
Sure.
Give me a day or two and I’ll add you.
June 11, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Hey, hows it going? Really love what your doing here! Would you mind a link exchange as well?
June 14, 2010 at 11:17 am
I’m aiming to rehaul my blogroll soon in an annotated-separate-page style, so I’m putting a temporary moratorium on adding to the one I have now. But I like your work.
We’ll keep in touch!
October 19, 2010 at 5:58 am
The pureness of your fandom blinds me my friend. It’s been a long while since I’ve seen anyone this balanced of a writer follow and report on the comics and anime seen. You have my full congratulations.
Cheers,
Me
October 19, 2010 at 7:25 am
Aww, thanks! You know, if you have a blog yourself, I’d love to check it out.
January 2, 2011 at 2:48 pm
I already posted a comment with my introduction in that one blogg about some of ur students confessing to you, but to make it official.
I am a student who will be sharing the same job as you in 3 years, but not only a middle school also a high school teacher. (Since middle and high school are merged in Belgium.) My speciality will be economics and IT.
Senpai, yoroshiku~! =_=
January 24, 2011 at 12:27 am
I just found this blog through your comment on ‘Borderline Hikikomori,’ and I must say that I thoroughly enjoy reading your work! I’m fairly new to the world of blogging, but your approach is one that I endeavor to incorporate in my future attempts. It’s also nice to see fellow English peers appreciate what anime has to offer. I look forward to reading more from you
March 7, 2011 at 8:30 pm
I can’t believe I actually forgot to ask, but would it be possible to do a link exchange? Thanks~
April 22, 2011 at 11:44 am
Hello,
I was reading your reviews and comments about anime, and I think you have a great blog here, love how you related Stein’s Gate to the Dark Matter theory, you made a very interesting post and still relate it to anime, Good job! Also, might you be interested in a link exchange? Let me know if you do ^^
Cathy
May 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Hi Cathy! Please see my reply to abscissa below.
Feel free to e-mail or tweet me with your blog link!
April 30, 2011 at 2:22 am
Hi, I find your posts interesting, would you mind to exchange links?
May 6, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Oh dear. Sorry, just got back from a vacation, so let me sort through some things first. But sure, I’d be happy to!
July 16, 2011 at 8:20 am
Hello. Interested in a link exchange? I’d appreciate that
.
July 16, 2011 at 11:16 am
Sure! Give me a bit of time and I’ll do it for you.
August 15, 2011 at 10:33 am
Hi there,
One of the more memorable pieces is how you related K-On with that Mono no Aware concept of bittersweet longing. I just finished watching the series (yeah I’m a late adopter) and this nailed the 1st season impression.
I found your blog last night, and has been digging through your archive ever since. I like your style
By the way, I find myself interested in cyberpunk stories, would you kindly recommend me some anime in that direction? Other than Ghost in the Shell and Lain!
September 5, 2011 at 7:02 am
A very nice blog and very quality work (way better than what I had in mind).
Keep up the good work.
September 9, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Hello, do you mind doing a link exchange with me as well? I’ve actually been reading your blog for quite some time before you came to me for the podcast, and I’ve really been enjoying your posts thus far. ^_^
September 9, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Heh… I’m really not good about updating this page.
I have you on Google Reader instead. But yeah, sure, I’d be happy to!
September 11, 2011 at 11:05 am
Almost forgot, mind if I can request one as well? ^^
September 11, 2011 at 7:42 pm
No problem at all.
September 24, 2011 at 3:49 am
2DT, I compel you! Make a contract with me and we’ll save the universe from entropy together with our blogroll link share. :]
What do you think?
September 25, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Sure. Give me a bit and you’ll be up.
September 25, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Added you on mine in the meantime
November 26, 2011 at 8:09 am
Hey 2DT, wanna exchange links with me as well? I already added yours ;D
November 26, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Sure.
December 7, 2011 at 4:57 am
Hey, I’ve been lurking in your blog for quite a bit and I find your post to be quite interesting. Would you mind to exchange links? I already added you on mine.
January 18, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Hey 2DT, I’ve been following the blog for a while now, you’ve always have a good balanced view with some detail and insight and the podcast has been a great new edition. Would you be able to do a link swap?
January 18, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Done.
January 18, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Ooo quick reply. Thanks, ditto on my end =]
February 4, 2012 at 9:29 am
Your writing was what I enjoyed the most. The things you merged were really fun to read. I enjoyed going through your blog. Talented anime bloggers like you should inspire others so that the culture stays alive and people would get close to this awesome pop culture.