Someone sent this to me, and I thought I’d share this with the other Totoro fans out there.

So Neon Genesis Evangelion, the seminal anime series, continues to permeate into every facet of Japanese culture. Check out the new Eva-inspired racing team here. You can see some race photos here as well.

Last weekend was Anime Expo, a gathering of the fans for the fans. While the event may have smelled a bit like someone who hasn’t left a dank basement nearly enough (most likely because some attendees haven’t), I always have a blast. I was amazed by the dedication of the cosplayers, and some of the outfits this year were unbelievably good. I usually have a tough time not shelling out for some of the awesome toys and cels, but I managed to escape with my bank account intact. Also, the “Artists Alley” section had some really talented individuals.

Check out the photo gallery for some highlights, and be sure to watch the videos to see the “Caramelldansen” 4chan meme in full effect.

Neon Genesis Evangelion was the anime series that cemented my love of the genre and showed me the power and potential of the medium. My college roommates and I watched all of the episodes in an epic marathon we still talk about with nostalgia to this day. As a result, I tend to be a sucker for all things Eva.

To coincide with the releases of the new films in Japan, Uniqlo is releasing some special themed t-shirts. I haven’t heard if these will be available at their New York City store, so if not, it may be time for a trip to Japan. You can find the product page here.

My favorite Miyazaki film is the classic “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind”.  If you haven’t seen it, you should put the computer down and watch it now.  So you can imagine my excitement when I found this amazing Lego undertaking inspired by the film on Brothers Brick.  You can check out the entire Flickr set here.