ofcodeskeys.bsky.social
@ofcodeskeys.bsky.social
Couch potato. Tennis, Jdramas, some video games, news, weather, climate. 日本語勉強中.
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Hello to anyone curious enough to click on my profile.
I post occasionally about whatever I'm currently reading/watching/playing.
This has mostly been Jdramas and JRPGs recently, because I've been learning Japanese.
My other topics of interest are pro tennis, weather, science, news, & SF/F.
I post occasionally about whatever I'm currently reading/watching/playing.
This has mostly been Jdramas and JRPGs recently, because I've been learning Japanese.
My other topics of interest are pro tennis, weather, science, news, & SF/F.
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The person who invented the video game joystick has disappeared, they down right up and left.
July 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The person who invented the video game joystick has disappeared, they down right up and left.
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Today's terminology management tip: a word or phrase is not a term because of its FREQUENCY in the text; it's a term because of its NATURE.
Even if a character only shows up once in the volume, their name is still a term! You never know when they'll show up again!
(Link: my guide to term bases.)
Even if a character only shows up once in the volume, their name is still a term! You never know when they'll show up again!
(Link: my guide to term bases.)
Terminology Management 101: Yes, you need a term base!
Let’s talk terms. Anime, manga, game, and light novel translators, we need to talk.Y’see, there’s something very, very important a lot of ya’ll aren’t in the habit of …
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June 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today's terminology management tip: a word or phrase is not a term because of its FREQUENCY in the text; it's a term because of its NATURE.
Even if a character only shows up once in the volume, their name is still a term! You never know when they'll show up again!
(Link: my guide to term bases.)
Even if a character only shows up once in the volume, their name is still a term! You never know when they'll show up again!
(Link: my guide to term bases.)
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A cartoon reminder that it’s probably Mother’s Day tomorrow unless you are in the UK.
May 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A cartoon reminder that it’s probably Mother’s Day tomorrow unless you are in the UK.
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 10
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2024) ep 20
Finished:
Shiroi Kyoto (2003)
Shinkansen Daibakuha (2025)
Another slow month for watching stuff.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 10
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2024) ep 20
Finished:
Shiroi Kyoto (2003)
Shinkansen Daibakuha (2025)
Another slow month for watching stuff.
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 7
Shiroi Kyoto (2003) ep 9
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2023) ep 16
Finished:
Kujaku no Dance (2025)
Yamato Nadeshiko (2000)
Wakamonotachi (2014)
Orange Days (2004)
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 7
Shiroi Kyoto (2003) ep 9
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2023) ep 16
Finished:
Kujaku no Dance (2025)
Yamato Nadeshiko (2000)
Wakamonotachi (2014)
Orange Days (2004)
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
May 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 10
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2024) ep 20
Finished:
Shiroi Kyoto (2003)
Shinkansen Daibakuha (2025)
Another slow month for watching stuff.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 10
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2024) ep 20
Finished:
Shiroi Kyoto (2003)
Shinkansen Daibakuha (2025)
Another slow month for watching stuff.
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If you ask someone today to name the builder of Hadrian's Wall, they would give you a funny look. But historical memory is odd, and right up to the 1800s we forgot who built it.
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
January 5, 2024 at 11:17 AM
If you ask someone today to name the builder of Hadrian's Wall, they would give you a funny look. But historical memory is odd, and right up to the 1800s we forgot who built it.
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 7
Shiroi Kyoto (2003) ep 9
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2023) ep 16
Finished:
Kujaku no Dance (2025)
Yamato Nadeshiko (2000)
Wakamonotachi (2014)
Orange Days (2004)
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 7
Shiroi Kyoto (2003) ep 9
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2023) ep 16
Finished:
Kujaku no Dance (2025)
Yamato Nadeshiko (2000)
Wakamonotachi (2014)
Orange Days (2004)
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
April 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 7
Shiroi Kyoto (2003) ep 9
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2023) ep 16
Finished:
Kujaku no Dance (2025)
Yamato Nadeshiko (2000)
Wakamonotachi (2014)
Orange Days (2004)
Hot Spot (2025) ep 9
Anpan (2025) ep 7
Shiroi Kyoto (2003) ep 9
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 4
Ryomaden (2010) ep 26
Ruroken (2023) ep 16
Finished:
Kujaku no Dance (2025)
Yamato Nadeshiko (2000)
Wakamonotachi (2014)
Orange Days (2004)
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Really enjoying this classic Sesame Street segment, two minutes of freestyle jazz riffing on saxophone factory footage
March 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Really enjoying this classic Sesame Street segment, two minutes of freestyle jazz riffing on saxophone factory footage
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020):
Was interested in this drama because of Hikaru Kimi e.
It shines in its portrayal of reporters working for a weekly magazine (shukan), hunting down scoops etc.
Yoshitaka Yuriko plays an intrepid journalist and Emoto Tasuku a cameraman who happens to be her ex.
Was interested in this drama because of Hikaru Kimi e.
It shines in its portrayal of reporters working for a weekly magazine (shukan), hunting down scoops etc.
Yoshitaka Yuriko plays an intrepid journalist and Emoto Tasuku a cameraman who happens to be her ex.
March 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020):
Was interested in this drama because of Hikaru Kimi e.
It shines in its portrayal of reporters working for a weekly magazine (shukan), hunting down scoops etc.
Yoshitaka Yuriko plays an intrepid journalist and Emoto Tasuku a cameraman who happens to be her ex.
Was interested in this drama because of Hikaru Kimi e.
It shines in its portrayal of reporters working for a weekly magazine (shukan), hunting down scoops etc.
Yoshitaka Yuriko plays an intrepid journalist and Emoto Tasuku a cameraman who happens to be her ex.
Wait, I forgot. Managed to squeeze in Ichikei no Karasu (2021) and a rewatch of Nodame Cantabile (2006) as well (!!)
Both shows were a good time.
I'm kind of interested in watching Hero (the 2000 one) now.
Both shows were a good time.
I'm kind of interested in watching Hero (the 2000 one) now.
February 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Wait, I forgot. Managed to squeeze in Ichikei no Karasu (2021) and a rewatch of Nodame Cantabile (2006) as well (!!)
Both shows were a good time.
I'm kind of interested in watching Hero (the 2000 one) now.
Both shows were a good time.
I'm kind of interested in watching Hero (the 2000 one) now.
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
Currently watching:
Shinjuku Yasen Byoin (2024) ep 8
29-sai no Christmas (1994) ep 1
Gokusen S2
Very slow progress this week as everything ratcheted up to 100 very quickly now that the new year is upon us.
I might put 29-sai on hold as my listening alone isn't quite up to the task :(
Shinjuku Yasen Byoin (2024) ep 8
29-sai no Christmas (1994) ep 1
Gokusen S2
Very slow progress this week as everything ratcheted up to 100 very quickly now that the new year is upon us.
I might put 29-sai on hold as my listening alone isn't quite up to the task :(
February 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 4
Mikami-Sensei (2025) ep 4
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 5
Shiranakute Ii Koto (2020) ep 4
Slightly behind on the new shows, it's just been that kinda month.
I did finish Nemureru Mori (1998) in the meantime though.
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“Forget the problematic doping decisions, the crazy new balls, the abusers, and all the rest. You know what change tennis needs? The addition of another Grand Slam.” said no #tennis fan ever
This bid for a potential fifth Grand Slam would change tennis as we know it... #ATP #ItalianOpen #MadridOpen
Tennis could have a new Grand Slam created as massive bid made to transform current ATP tournament
This bid for a potential fifth Grand Slam would change tennis as we know it...
www.thetennisgazette.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
“Forget the problematic doping decisions, the crazy new balls, the abusers, and all the rest. You know what change tennis needs? The addition of another Grand Slam.” said no #tennis fan ever
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I see people saying this sort of thing often, and quite frankly it makes me sad. The truth is, more people are making good adventure games now than were ever made during the “golden age” of the 90s. For example: 🧵
February 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I see people saying this sort of thing often, and quite frankly it makes me sad. The truth is, more people are making good adventure games now than were ever made during the “golden age” of the 90s. For example: 🧵
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My article on Mock Foreigner speech is now available open access at Language and Communication! In it, I build on the mock language framework to explain what's up with the linguistic features used to invoke (white) foreignness in a Japanese media context.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Mock foreigner speech and the reification of mediatized (white) foreignness in Japanese media
This article examines the metapragmatics of ‘Mock Foreigner’ speech and its associated characterological figure in a Japanese popular media context. M…
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February 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My article on Mock Foreigner speech is now available open access at Language and Communication! In it, I build on the mock language framework to explain what's up with the linguistic features used to invoke (white) foreignness in a Japanese media context.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Ooh all episodes of Kamen Rider Build will be available on Toei's official youtube.
February 7, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Ooh all episodes of Kamen Rider Build will be available on Toei's official youtube.
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Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
Currently watching:
Shinjuku Yasen Byoin (2024) ep 8
29-sai no Christmas (1994) ep 1
Gokusen S2
Very slow progress this week as everything ratcheted up to 100 very quickly now that the new year is upon us.
I might put 29-sai on hold as my listening alone isn't quite up to the task :(
Shinjuku Yasen Byoin (2024) ep 8
29-sai no Christmas (1994) ep 1
Gokusen S2
Very slow progress this week as everything ratcheted up to 100 very quickly now that the new year is upon us.
I might put 29-sai on hold as my listening alone isn't quite up to the task :(
Currently watching:
Shinjuku Yasen Byoin (2024) ep 1
29-sai no Christmas (1994) ep 1
Love Generation (1997) ep 1
Gokusen (2002) S1 SP
Mostly ep 1s, tennis is starting, and I may have acquired a bunch of variety show episodes yesterday. This is going to take a while...
Shinjuku Yasen Byoin (2024) ep 1
29-sai no Christmas (1994) ep 1
Love Generation (1997) ep 1
Gokusen (2002) S1 SP
Mostly ep 1s, tennis is starting, and I may have acquired a bunch of variety show episodes yesterday. This is going to take a while...
January 31, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Currently watching:
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
Hot Spot (2025) ep 3
Mikami-sensei (2025) ep 2
Kujaku no Dance (2025) ep 1
Somehow I'm watching new releases again.
Gokusen S2 seems to be on hold, though I fully intend to get back to it at some point.
Hotspot ep 1:
Here for Bakarhythm's script. The dialog and narration are fun.
For me, it's perhaps not as strong an episode as the first of Brush Up Life in terms of getting its hooks in, but don't get me wrong, I'm definitely going to continue.
Here for Bakarhythm's script. The dialog and narration are fun.
For me, it's perhaps not as strong an episode as the first of Brush Up Life in terms of getting its hooks in, but don't get me wrong, I'm definitely going to continue.
Also checked out episode 1 of Hotspot and part of episode 1 of Mikami-sensei from the 2025 winter season.
More thoughts when I finish the latter.
More thoughts when I finish the latter.
January 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Hotspot ep 1:
Here for Bakarhythm's script. The dialog and narration are fun.
For me, it's perhaps not as strong an episode as the first of Brush Up Life in terms of getting its hooks in, but don't get me wrong, I'm definitely going to continue.
Here for Bakarhythm's script. The dialog and narration are fun.
For me, it's perhaps not as strong an episode as the first of Brush Up Life in terms of getting its hooks in, but don't get me wrong, I'm definitely going to continue.
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"Has the post-truth era arrived in Japan?" My column in The Mainichi. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Life in Japan: Has the post-truth era finally arrived in this country? - The Mainichi
By David McNeill Historical turning points sometimes announce themselves with a bang but often they sneak past us, almost unnoticed. Take, for exampl
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January 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
"Has the post-truth era arrived in Japan?" My column in The Mainichi. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
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The ripple effects of the Nakai Masahiro & FujiTV incident continue to spread far and wide...even at the expense of innocent parties:
- More than 50 companies have either pulled out their ads running on FujiTV or in the midst of planning to do so as reported on 20 Jan 2025.
- More than 50 companies have either pulled out their ads running on FujiTV or in the midst of planning to do so as reported on 20 Jan 2025.
January 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The ripple effects of the Nakai Masahiro & FujiTV incident continue to spread far and wide...even at the expense of innocent parties:
- More than 50 companies have either pulled out their ads running on FujiTV or in the midst of planning to do so as reported on 20 Jan 2025.
- More than 50 companies have either pulled out their ads running on FujiTV or in the midst of planning to do so as reported on 20 Jan 2025.
Also checked out episode 1 of Hotspot and part of episode 1 of Mikami-sensei from the 2025 winter season.
More thoughts when I finish the latter.
More thoughts when I finish the latter.
January 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Also checked out episode 1 of Hotspot and part of episode 1 of Mikami-sensei from the 2025 winter season.
More thoughts when I finish the latter.
More thoughts when I finish the latter.
Completed Shinjuku Yasen Byoin. 2024 kept making me watch medical shows, even if I swear I don't seek them out. This wasn't heavy on medical content though. The larger-than-life characters took center stage, played by an excellent cast who was clearly having fun.
January 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Completed Shinjuku Yasen Byoin. 2024 kept making me watch medical shows, even if I swear I don't seek them out. This wasn't heavy on medical content though. The larger-than-life characters took center stage, played by an excellent cast who was clearly having fun.
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ok this shirt is pretty epic
January 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
ok this shirt is pretty epic