Animerican John
@johndcp.bsky.social
A wannabe aesthete and an "otaku media enthusiast," albeit one caught up in between worlds-- secular, spiritual, and all in between. Keep wanting to reconcile these somehow.
On a separate Nakano note, were you able to stop by Wonder Garage? Aside from Demon Slayer, it has some really nostalgic vibes now 👴 (ie TM stuff over five years old and early 00 animedia)
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On a separate Nakano note, were you able to stop by Wonder Garage? Aside from Demon Slayer, it has some really nostalgic vibes now 👴 (ie TM stuff over five years old and early 00 animedia)
It seems the Queen Emeraldas mannequin made off somewhere since '23, though. It's still just a standee in her place, right?
October 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It seems the Queen Emeraldas mannequin made off somewhere since '23, though. It's still just a standee in her place, right?
I would've bought more from her, but her other KairiMo books (including what might've been the C106 debut?) seemed to be a part of a numbered series, and the first volume had already sold out. Maybe I was playing it too safely? 🤔(then again, I *did* spend over $300 altogether at C106, heheh)
October 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I would've bought more from her, but her other KairiMo books (including what might've been the C106 debut?) seemed to be a part of a numbered series, and the first volume had already sold out. Maybe I was playing it too safely? 🤔(then again, I *did* spend over $300 altogether at C106, heheh)
That's awesome! (She's so nice!) Regardless of whether she knew you as "Koji" or not, she *did* seem to know who I was talking about when telling her I was buying for them; I was able to talk for at least 1-2 full minutes. (Would be surprised if she's met many Americans drawn to your husband haha)
October 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
That's awesome! (She's so nice!) Regardless of whether she knew you as "Koji" or not, she *did* seem to know who I was talking about when telling her I was buying for them; I was able to talk for at least 1-2 full minutes. (Would be surprised if she's met many Americans drawn to your husband haha)
Gotcha! Seeing how there are some copies among the stickers, maybe you can stick them on things that you'll keep a long while.
Now am I presuming right that you've met hisuiiro, maybe at Comiket? Couldn't help but "name-drop" you (Koji) when I communicated that a friend really likes Kairi haha
Now am I presuming right that you've met hisuiiro, maybe at Comiket? Couldn't help but "name-drop" you (Koji) when I communicated that a friend really likes Kairi haha
October 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Gotcha! Seeing how there are some copies among the stickers, maybe you can stick them on things that you'll keep a long while.
Now am I presuming right that you've met hisuiiro, maybe at Comiket? Couldn't help but "name-drop" you (Koji) when I communicated that a friend really likes Kairi haha
Now am I presuming right that you've met hisuiiro, maybe at Comiket? Couldn't help but "name-drop" you (Koji) when I communicated that a friend really likes Kairi haha
Glad you got it! Have anywhere good to stick some stickers? (I'm always wary when it comes to fan goods that have a 'one-time' usage.)
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Glad you got it! Have anywhere good to stick some stickers? (I'm always wary when it comes to fan goods that have a 'one-time' usage.)
Oops, just realized that I forgot to confirm which pay processor I use. I do use both of what you mentioned, but I do prefer Venmo. I can send you details via DM as well
October 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Oops, just realized that I forgot to confirm which pay processor I use. I do use both of what you mentioned, but I do prefer Venmo. I can send you details via DM as well
Sent you a Bsky DM with the details. Doujin are headed your way!
October 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sent you a Bsky DM with the details. Doujin are headed your way!
Ok, so at least one more question... Might any doujin you have from *possibly around* Summer 2020 have two doujin in one book (w/ both covers advertising each story respectively)? 😬 I feel like every additional ounce might increase shipping, so I want to save you money if you don't want extra copies
September 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ok, so at least one more question... Might any doujin you have from *possibly around* Summer 2020 have two doujin in one book (w/ both covers advertising each story respectively)? 😬 I feel like every additional ounce might increase shipping, so I want to save you money if you don't want extra copies
I want to keep things as much of a surprise as possible, but I do have to ask... Do you have any doujin dated around 8/22/20, 8/13/23, and 12/30/23? 😳 Turns out *none* of what I bought thinking of you were brand new to C106, save for a thin comiket-exclusive goodie.
September 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I want to keep things as much of a surprise as possible, but I do have to ask... Do you have any doujin dated around 8/22/20, 8/13/23, and 12/30/23? 😳 Turns out *none* of what I bought thinking of you were brand new to C106, save for a thin comiket-exclusive goodie.
Great. And is it closer to one week or two weeks until you leave, may I ask? Just to make sure I don't stress too much or too little about getting the three doujin to you as a surprise.
September 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Great. And is it closer to one week or two weeks until you leave, may I ask? Just to make sure I don't stress too much or too little about getting the three doujin to you as a surprise.
We'll see if I'll be able to ship the package as early as Tuesday afternoon... Is the address the same as what you DMed me on twitter two years ago? (I hope you still have access to your twitter account. )
September 30, 2025 at 5:38 AM
We'll see if I'll be able to ship the package as early as Tuesday afternoon... Is the address the same as what you DMed me on twitter two years ago? (I hope you still have access to your twitter account. )
Alright then. They were all sfw doujin published within the last couple years I think, anyway. (Hope to see photos of them when you get them! Including a cute C106 exclusive) Now are you still okay with the payment arrangement you mentioned earlier? Shipping to OH should be cheaper than to AUS right
I will, of course, pay for the costs + shipping for whatever you can get! But don’t push yourself and make sure you rest and prioritize your health above all else—Summer Comiket can be BRUTAL
September 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Alright then. They were all sfw doujin published within the last couple years I think, anyway. (Hope to see photos of them when you get them! Including a cute C106 exclusive) Now are you still okay with the payment arrangement you mentioned earlier? Shipping to OH should be cheaper than to AUS right
Well hopefully I can get them sent out within days so it arrives before you leave.
Though maybe I should clue you in on one or two of them anyway since some of what I bought thinking of you weren't new to C106.
Though maybe I should clue you in on one or two of them anyway since some of what I bought thinking of you weren't new to C106.
September 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Well hopefully I can get them sent out within days so it arrives before you leave.
Though maybe I should clue you in on one or two of them anyway since some of what I bought thinking of you weren't new to C106.
Though maybe I should clue you in on one or two of them anyway since some of what I bought thinking of you weren't new to C106.
(sorry for not having sent any to you sooner, I only just got over the hump of selling other doujin to a Discord pal in Australia the other day)
September 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
(sorry for not having sent any to you sooner, I only just got over the hump of selling other doujin to a Discord pal in Australia the other day)
Been so out of touch with mutuals who actually care to talk with me here that it was only here that I found out you're going to Japan again lol (for how long?)
So that you don't somehow buy the same doujin, I guess I may have to ruin my surprise C106 doujin for you after I return from work? 🫠
So that you don't somehow buy the same doujin, I guess I may have to ruin my surprise C106 doujin for you after I return from work? 🫠
September 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Been so out of touch with mutuals who actually care to talk with me here that it was only here that I found out you're going to Japan again lol (for how long?)
So that you don't somehow buy the same doujin, I guess I may have to ruin my surprise C106 doujin for you after I return from work? 🫠
So that you don't somehow buy the same doujin, I guess I may have to ruin my surprise C106 doujin for you after I return from work? 🫠
Then again, it's my understanding that you're still very tired and sick, so please pardon any undue expectations; thank you for being willing to talk as much as you have. Praying for your better health in the hours and days ahead.
September 14, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Then again, it's my understanding that you're still very tired and sick, so please pardon any undue expectations; thank you for being willing to talk as much as you have. Praying for your better health in the hours and days ahead.
Belated, but I want to say-- assuming we have the same idea of "empire of corpses" in mind-- I do not think this, that the existence of the totality of life's miseries and the bodies left in their wake simply equate the presence of good. That is calling that which is evil "good."
September 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Belated, but I want to say-- assuming we have the same idea of "empire of corpses" in mind-- I do not think this, that the existence of the totality of life's miseries and the bodies left in their wake simply equate the presence of good. That is calling that which is evil "good."
How is there no problem of evil if, as you say, humans are evil? I at least want to understand that formulation better before I get to sleep, since those two sound at odds with each other.
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM
How is there no problem of evil if, as you say, humans are evil? I at least want to understand that formulation better before I get to sleep, since those two sound at odds with each other.
Never said he's the best I got-- certainly far from the only one I got, thanks to the inherited personal library of my late father, which I am woefully ill-read on- but I do mention him as one who has specifically explored 'the problem of evil', which is relevant to this chat.
September 14, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Never said he's the best I got-- certainly far from the only one I got, thanks to the inherited personal library of my late father, which I am woefully ill-read on- but I do mention him as one who has specifically explored 'the problem of evil', which is relevant to this chat.
I imagine you at least have a general idea of who CS Lewis was sans-Narnia, as a hardened atheist before conversion & apologist after, correct? I need to read more works of his, but I'm sure "The Problem of Pain" gets at a lot of your sentiment. And surely other works of his and other apologists.
September 14, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I imagine you at least have a general idea of who CS Lewis was sans-Narnia, as a hardened atheist before conversion & apologist after, correct? I need to read more works of his, but I'm sure "The Problem of Pain" gets at a lot of your sentiment. And surely other works of his and other apologists.