• Finally, one of these lists that makes sense! Zac’s reasonable guide to making the most of your time at an anime convention. I especially like his tip about not playing sardines—in college, I shared an Otakon hotel room with my six closest friends in the world and even THAT was a strain.

• Kudos to Anime Planet for setting up their new LGBTQ-friendly policy. This will be especially helpful to fans looking for anime with gay and transgender characters and themes.

• Don’t like podcasts? I did ANOTHER interview about my book with Justin of Organization Anti-Social Geniuses, and he transcribed it for your reading pleasure. It is extremely candid, and I pretty much just go into my business plan and writing career with no filter, if you’re curious about that stuff.

• Did you know Japan’s literacy rate is almost 100%? Here are a bunch of other little-known facts about Japan.

• I wouldn’t be surprised if nobody reading this post is watching Gunslinger Stratos. In my episode 8 review, I air my grievances and speculate whether this anime will or won’t be able to save itself. Also: my reviews of the far more reliable and consistent Kyokai no Rinne and Kuroko’s Basketball.

As always, put any links I missed this week in the comments. I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Screenshot via Gunslinger Stratos, but don’t ask me what’s happening here.