Zack Davisson
@zackdavisson.com
2 x Eisner and Bram Stoker-winning Writer/Translator/Lecturer. Faculty at NYU. Noted Monster Scholar. Shigeru Mizuki stan. Sabre fencer. Seattle boy. Extra fancy.
ULTIMATE X-MEN, CONAN, MtG, ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JAPANESE YOKAI
www.zackdavisson.com
ULTIMATE X-MEN, CONAN, MtG, ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JAPANESE YOKAI
www.zackdavisson.com
Someone left this on my table...
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Someone left this on my table...
January 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
You've never had ikashirokara?
Have some shochu ready when you go in! It's a magical pairing.
Have some shochu ready when you go in! It's a magical pairing.
January 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
You've never had ikashirokara?
Have some shochu ready when you go in! It's a magical pairing.
Have some shochu ready when you go in! It's a magical pairing.
People going to Japan for the first time always ask my advice. And my advice never changes.
Don't skip Nara.
Nara is what you want Kyoto to be, but it isn't. When I first stepped out of Nara station, it took my breath away.
Don't skip Nara.
Nara is what you want Kyoto to be, but it isn't. When I first stepped out of Nara station, it took my breath away.
January 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
People going to Japan for the first time always ask my advice. And my advice never changes.
Don't skip Nara.
Nara is what you want Kyoto to be, but it isn't. When I first stepped out of Nara station, it took my breath away.
Don't skip Nara.
Nara is what you want Kyoto to be, but it isn't. When I first stepped out of Nara station, it took my breath away.
There's been lots of great Ultimate X-Men reviews, but I hoped at least one person would notice this...
January 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
There's been lots of great Ultimate X-Men reviews, but I hoped at least one person would notice this...
Airplane reading.
Not pictured, 6 AM double screwdrivers, essential for flying days.
Not pictured, 6 AM double screwdrivers, essential for flying days.
January 7, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Airplane reading.
Not pictured, 6 AM double screwdrivers, essential for flying days.
Not pictured, 6 AM double screwdrivers, essential for flying days.
I love oddballs like this, that will never get published in English.
Like when Mizuki Shigeru decided to age up Kitaro and turn the comic into a college sex hijinks strip.
Like when Mizuki Shigeru decided to age up Kitaro and turn the comic into a college sex hijinks strip.
January 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I love oddballs like this, that will never get published in English.
Like when Mizuki Shigeru decided to age up Kitaro and turn the comic into a college sex hijinks strip.
Like when Mizuki Shigeru decided to age up Kitaro and turn the comic into a college sex hijinks strip.
I wrote extensively about Hanako in my book The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai. Her origin was surprising.
January 6, 2026 at 9:49 AM
I wrote extensively about Hanako in my book The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai. Her origin was surprising.
Last Word
These are becoming increasingly rare dure to the continued shortage of Chartreuse.
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These are becoming increasingly rare dure to the continued shortage of Chartreuse.
🍸
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Last Word
These are becoming increasingly rare dure to the continued shortage of Chartreuse.
🍸
These are becoming increasingly rare dure to the continued shortage of Chartreuse.
🍸
January 6, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Easily Porco Rosso. Miyazaki has said you can tell who each of his films is made for by the age and gender of the main character.
Porco Rosso was made for me.
Porco Rosso was made for me.
January 6, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Easily Porco Rosso. Miyazaki has said you can tell who each of his films is made for by the age and gender of the main character.
Porco Rosso was made for me.
Porco Rosso was made for me.
Davisson Family Pets
I want to get a bird, but Miyuki says that is too much...
... I will get a bird...
I want to get a bird, but Miyuki says that is too much...
... I will get a bird...
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Davisson Family Pets
I want to get a bird, but Miyuki says that is too much...
... I will get a bird...
I want to get a bird, but Miyuki says that is too much...
... I will get a bird...
Deme King and Atama King.
These are my fish
These are my fish
January 6, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Deme King and Atama King.
These are my fish
These are my fish
Obviously, I am talking about the series I work on.
If you are not aware of that, I am sorry to say your life is lesser and you have a Ultimate X-Men shaped hole in your soul. A hole only one thing can fill.
If you are not aware of that, I am sorry to say your life is lesser and you have a Ultimate X-Men shaped hole in your soul. A hole only one thing can fill.
January 6, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Obviously, I am talking about the series I work on.
If you are not aware of that, I am sorry to say your life is lesser and you have a Ultimate X-Men shaped hole in your soul. A hole only one thing can fill.
If you are not aware of that, I am sorry to say your life is lesser and you have a Ultimate X-Men shaped hole in your soul. A hole only one thing can fill.
Some more heroes of PBS I grew up on.
January 6, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Some more heroes of PBS I grew up on.
I love my little guys.
January 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
I love my little guys.
Also can be used for apologies...
January 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Also can be used for apologies...
Think of a taco where the shell is an omlet and the filling is fried rice. Usually with crab or something. And peas.
Then you do a design with ketchup on top. Extra points for a loved one if you draw a little heart.
Then you do a design with ketchup on top. Extra points for a loved one if you draw a little heart.
January 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Think of a taco where the shell is an omlet and the filling is fried rice. Usually with crab or something. And peas.
Then you do a design with ketchup on top. Extra points for a loved one if you draw a little heart.
Then you do a design with ketchup on top. Extra points for a loved one if you draw a little heart.
We've been watching ラブ上等 AKA Badly in Love recently, and really enjoying it.
Mostly because we can totally relate to it. That's us, after all--I was a badass punk rocker and Miyuki was an absolute ヤンキー.
Mostly because we can totally relate to it. That's us, after all--I was a badass punk rocker and Miyuki was an absolute ヤンキー.
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
We've been watching ラブ上等 AKA Badly in Love recently, and really enjoying it.
Mostly because we can totally relate to it. That's us, after all--I was a badass punk rocker and Miyuki was an absolute ヤンキー.
Mostly because we can totally relate to it. That's us, after all--I was a badass punk rocker and Miyuki was an absolute ヤンキー.
I love my fireplace so very, very much. One of those things I wanted my entire life.
January 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM
I love my fireplace so very, very much. One of those things I wanted my entire life.
Post a famous bathroom scene.
January 5, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Post a famous bathroom scene.
What about "ultimate. "
January 5, 2026 at 5:56 AM
What about "ultimate. "
Excellent film! Really enjoyed it!!!
January 5, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Excellent film! Really enjoyed it!!!
Going to see the new Avatar today, so rewatched WAY OF WATER last night.
AVATAR takes a lot of shit, but it is in fact an absolute banger of a series. Really enjoyed the rewatch. Looking forward to the new one.
AVATAR takes a lot of shit, but it is in fact an absolute banger of a series. Really enjoyed the rewatch. Looking forward to the new one.
January 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Going to see the new Avatar today, so rewatched WAY OF WATER last night.
AVATAR takes a lot of shit, but it is in fact an absolute banger of a series. Really enjoyed the rewatch. Looking forward to the new one.
AVATAR takes a lot of shit, but it is in fact an absolute banger of a series. Really enjoyed the rewatch. Looking forward to the new one.