About Hoshiko
I decided to re-write this page again, putting the emphasis more about myself when it comes to Japanese culture.
My virtual name is Yamaguchi Hoshiko (山口星子), but I’m not Japanese. I only came up with that name because during the time of thinking a username for myself most people I met has their own version of Japanese names and I thought it was pretty cool. >.< I wanted a name that I can relate to so I chose Hoshiko. The kanji reads Star Child in Chinese. Little Star. Star Child. Yeah, that will do since I like stars. As for Yamaguchi, that’s totally random.
I haven’t been into anime for the longest time, but I certainly enjoy spending time watching a variety of anime although I tend to lean more towards slice-of-life, shōjo, romantic comedy and detective. This fact is apparent as you read my blog posts. My favorite anime of all time is definitely Lucky Star. Don’t ask me why because I don’t know how to explain. I just love it. I also enjoy anime such as Nodame Cantabile, Kimi ni Todoke, Usagi Drop and so on.
Besides anime, I read manga such as One Piece, Naruto, Skip Beat! and Kimi ni Todoke. I only read manga to keep myself updated with the latest story development of the mentioned manga. I saw the anime of these titles first before actually picking the manga up to read. You can say that I’m too impatient to wait for the story to be animated so I have to read the manga!
Quickly after picking up watching anime and reading manga as hobbies, I started collecting figures as well. I don’t buy a whole lot of figure mainly because I don’t have a lot of money to spare. But I do treat myself every now and then. Currently, I’m into scale figures.
I’m also an occasional gamer. Occasional is the keyword here. I have a few games waiting for me to get to them but somehow, it never happened. I always plan to finish a game within a time period but never once accomplish it. The only games I’ve ever completed are Exit, God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Professor Layton and the Curious Village, and Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box. Hmm..on second thought, this isn’t related to Japanese culture huh?
So, there you have it. About Hoshiko.
Hi Yamaguchi
I noticed we are following each other on twitter. I was hoping you could do a blog piece about an anime graphic tshirt line my brother and I are creating. http://www.boomslank.com.
We have no business capital but would love to get the word out. We were wondering if you could help us by blogging about us . We could use any help in getting the word out to the anime community.
Below are some of our pages and sites. Please take a look and see if we are worth a mention on your blog.
http://www.gallery.boomslank.com
http://www.blog.boomslank.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/boomslank/
-Justin
Hi Hoshiko,
My name is Catherine Meyers, I’m the admin of a web blog directory, while reading your blog and it’s reviews and articles about anime, manga, series, movies (I didn’t enjoy much Kimi Ni Todoke’s movie either, but that’s because the anime is so wonderful), I was wondering if you might be interested in a link exchange (no money involved), I would add your blog in my directory so my visitors will also visit your site and in exchange you add my website to your blogroll or links. Please let me know if you are interested and the best of luck with World of Yamaguchi Hoshiko.
Cheers!
Cathy
Greetings Hoshiko,
Remember me? Just wondering if I can add you to my blogroll, since I finally have my own site up and running ^^
Sure. No problem. I’ll add you to mine too =)
Hey..I just found your site and I’d like to ask if you’re interested in a link exchange
Thanks .
Sure. Would love to. Give me a day or two and I will add you to my list too. =)
Thanks
Hi Hoshiko,
Care to exchange blog links? =)
Sure, Saranaufogus. I’ve just added you to my list. =)
been seeing you around the anime blogosphere for a while
mind if we exchange links?
http://animetree.wordpress.com/
I don’t mind at all =) I’ve added you to my list.
Hello hoshiko, I had been reading your blog for a while and it’s great^^ wanna exchange links with me?
Sure thing. I’ve already added you on my list =)
I seriously forgot to add you to my blogroll. Adding you right now
I don’t mind if you don’t wanna link me back.
I want, I want. Added. =)
hey hoshiko =) nice concept. I love animeee
but never been a fan of shojo :s always like dark anime/manga… foood for the brain!!! they’re absolutely brilliant =)
Hi, Paprika. Thanks!
Hahaha, I enjoy all sorts of anime including the dark ones just so long the story is captivating. =)
Hey Yamaguchi-san ^ -^)/
I was wondering if you’re willing to do a link exchange with my blog.
If you’re interested just let me know, oh and i put banner pics as links so if you have a particular pic you wanted to put as a banner on my blog just let me know or just send it if you decided to accept my request ^ ~^)/
Yes, I’ll be more than happy to do a link exchange with you.
Hmmm..I don’t have any particular pic that I want in mind. You can choose whatever you like =)
I used your header image as the banner ^ .^)/
You can take a look at the results in the Link Exchange widget on my sidebar.
It will be displayed in the homepage and content pages/articles
Nice job! =) Thanks.
Would you be interested in a Link exchange. I’ve been coming here for ages and i always forget to ask.
Sure, will add you to my list too. =)
You know, I haven’t visited your blog since you occasionally stopped by my castle once a moon so I figured it’s only fair to pay you a proper visit now. Might as well add your link to my neighbors as well since you have somewhat similar tastes in anime as I do. Anywho, nice to meetcha…again.
Glad to see you drop by, Your Majesty. I’ve added you to my links as well.
I am humbled for being added to your links madame. Much obliged.
Konbanwa! Mind if I ask you if you’re interested in a link exchange? I’ll add you in my list as well
Sure, but can I have your blog URL please? The ones linking to your profile no longer exist.
oh sorry bout that, http://otasensei.wordpress.com
Added =)
followed and added you already ^^
Hey. Cool page. I’m very much into anime & manga and I’ve been looking for more fans up here on wordpress. Please add me. I tried to find a subscription button on your page, but I couldn’t. I have some anime-related articles on my page I think you would enjoy. I need to write more anime stuff. Take care and keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Sure, I’ll add you to my blogroll. Do add mine too =)
I’m surprised I never asked, but would you be interested in doing a link exchange with me? I’ve been lurking around her for a bit now, but finally received the nudge to be more vocal with the carnival and kai’s recent project. <3
Hey, Marina. Yes, I’m interested. I’ve added you to my list =).
Hi!
Have been reading your blog for a few weeks:) Nice blog you got there! May we exchange links? I’ll post yours on mine. Here’s my link. http://figureculture.wordpress.com/
Thanks,
Figure Culture
Of course we can. =) I’ll add you to my list shortly.
Thank you. I’ve added yours already
Regards,
Figure Culture
Hello, Hoshiko. My name is kevo, from the blog Desu ex Machina. I am contacting you today to invite you to participate in Anime Power Rankings. APR is a weekly survey of airing shows bloggers are watching this season, and people’s preference for them. The result will be a weekly ranking of airing anime (posted on Sundays), selected by a survey of writers and blog owners in the anime community. A quick look shows that four people in your blogroll are current voters.
The purpose of this initiative is twofold. First, it provides a handy reference for people who don’t know what shows to watch in a season, or people who want to dive in midseason looking for good shows. The second is that it would be interesting seeing trends various shows go through throughout the season.
For an example of our results, see here: http://kevo.dasaku.net/?p=3208
For more information, see here: http://kevo.dasaku.net/?page_id=2417
Participation is very simple: just watch some anime and respond to an email ballot sent out every week. If this is something that interests you, please send me an email to animepowerrankings at gmail dot com
Hi, I found your site through anime aura while searching for anime related site/blogs.
I’d like to exchange link with your blog if you are still interested?
Thank you and looking forward.
Sure, I’ll add you in a bit.
Thanks a lot for adding us. Your site is already up also!
Hey there! Mind doing a link exchange with me? You have a pretty good blog! Keep it up! ^^
I don’t mind at all and thank you for your kind words. =)