About This Site

I don’t really care to talk about my personal life, but my introduction post should serve as an indication of what my anime background is. Anime has always been a rather big pastime of mine and I enjoy conveying my thoughts about it via blogging, but there is actually very little in the ways of it influencing my daily lifestyle. None of my friends are really into anime, so this blog provides me with an outlet for talking about it with other fans. When I originally started blogging here, I was heavily detailed-oriented and provided in-depth summaries along with impressions, but I’ve since moved away from the former and concentrate solely on the latter in an attempt to make each of my posts a more enjoyable and (hopefully) worthwhile read. I watch my anime primarily raw nowadays (i.e. without subtitles), and if you wish to contact me, please see this page. For a list of anime I’ve watched and am currently watching, please refer to MyAnimeList.

Hi everyone, my name is Takaii and I’m part of the crazy cast of writers here at RandomC. I’ve been here for quite some time now (more than 2 years) and I tend to cover the slice-of-life and fuwafuwa types of shows. In terms of anime, I’m open to just about anything and watch nearly everything from cutesy shoujo shows to the “over the top” action shows. But if you were to ask me about my favorite type of show, I personally love the ones that are driven by an emotional story that’s powerful enough to bring me to tears (even more so when I don’t see it coming!). Things like directors and staff don’t matter much to me but find me a show with my favorite seiyuus and I’ll hop on it immediately.

When I’m not stuck at work, studying, or blogging for RandomC I tend to spend most of my time either with League of Legends, chatting it up on IRC, or catching up on sleep. (Sleep<3)

Want to get to know me better? Hop onto #randomc on Rizon and come chat with me and the entire community that make up this awesome site.

I’ve been watching anime for over a decade now, and while I’ll watch just about anything, I have a soft spot for pulpy adventures, sappy romances, ridiculous comedies, shameless fanservice, and fantasy of any kind. My blogging philosophy boils down to this: I’m an entertainer more than a critic, and I post quickly so you can extend the magic of a great episode after it ends.

When I’m not blogging anime, I’m a mild-mannered fantasy author by the name of Stephen W. Gee. (You can still call me Stilts, though—at 6’7″ / 200 cm tall, I’ve earned it.) I write sword & sorcery adventures with a modern twist, and anime is a major influences. You can find links to my books on my website, stephenwgee.com, or at Amazon and other retailers. When I’m not writing in one fashion or another, I like to read, drink good beer, play games with friends, and travel.

Hi there. Zephyr here. Having joined back in March of 2012 as part of the hippie movement new group of writers, I’ve become the self-proclaimed science fiction writer here at RandomC. In May of 2012, I started the Blast From The Past column for series not previously covered on the site. Born and raised in New York City, my foray into anime started off like many others in the states — with Saturday morning cartoons in the mid 90’s followed up by Cartoon Network’s Toonami. These days I watch about 10-20+ series a season of a variety of genres. I do still have a slight preference for science fiction and action series however. Notably, anime eventually led me to RandomC, which I have been following for over two years.

As for myself personally, I am in college studying Biomolecular Science. I have a tendency to do things on a whim and I am what one would call a stereotypical Gemini—-a sociable extrovert who’s constantly multi-tasking. I’ve accumulated quite a list of hobbies as a result, which include building model kits, collecting figures and stamps, reading, travelling, photography, games, and baseball. These days though, with graduation fast approaching, most of my effort goes into trying to decide what to do in the future. Regardless, I hope to continue writing here for years to come.

Passerby here, a nerd in a room who writes. I’m also Australian, and since we’re on the internet it may as well be my sole defining characteristic (one that is shared, curiously enough, with people in Australia). Incidentally, I watch anime, which is a convenient habit to have here at Random Curiosity. Anime has been my foreign audiovisual distraction of choice for some time and these days I just watch whatever people recommend. That’s partially because I believe good anime can emerge from anywhere, but mostly because I’m a slob. Whatever I watch, though, I can usually find something to talk about (don’t take me with you to the cinema). Commentary oscillates between serious analysis and outright satire, because I am incapable of taking myself very seriously for extended periods of time. It’s pathological.

Other than anime, I waste my free time with manga, visual novels and video games. I sometimes get the urge to talk about those too. You can find a ragtag repository of that nonsense at the Stranger’s Room. Give it a look if you simply can’t get enough of Passerby every week. Nobody can blame you.

Hello boys and girls, I am Pancakes, the RC newbie. Hailing from the snowy depths of Canada, anime is one means through which I survive six months of snow and ice. It’s a hard life sometimes. My anime tastes are wide ranging, but my favourites are definitely anything sci-fi, fantasy, or historical. So long as war or political intrigue is involved, you can be guaranteed I will be in the front row. I particularly have a soft spot for space operas and epics, especially the serious variety.

Currently I’m working on a chemical engineering degree, with plans on going into either oil or drug production depending on the job market. Beyond anime and school I have a passion for model building and gaming, with a love for all things strategy and battle. You might also find me on World of Tanks/Warships sometimes. If you ever feel the urge to chat, hit me up in the comments or send off an email.

Moshi moshi, Zaiden desu! In the interview that landed me this gig, I spoke of my anime blogging origins. Specifically, of how RandomC inspired me to start up my own anime blog during secondary school. Regrettably, like most secondary school ventures, that was rather short-lived. However, my passion for anime, manga and writing never waned, nor did my dreams of writing for this site. So here I am – et in Random Curiosity ego!

What should you expect, if you were to observe a wild Zaiden in his natural habitat? Nowadays, my life is dictated by a law degree that is currently in the works. But before university, I used to enjoy playing video games, reading literature, playing the piano, folding origami, etc. While my capacity to enact upon these pastimes have become quite limited, anime and manga continue to remain my primary forms of entertainment. These days, most of my newer friends are made through the medium, and I believe it has an extraordinary power to connect people. As such, I think of myself as deeply connected with dear readers like yourself, because we all share this wonderful love for such a beautiful thing.

Conversations about anime and manga are something I adore, so don’t be shy! A message on either Discord or Twitter should suffice, and I look forward to hearing back!

Hiyo! The name’s Choya. I came on board during the Spring 2017 season, but anime blogging has been a hobby I’ve been cultivating since I started following subtitled anime through the ol’ high school anime club. As a resident of Eagleland, it took me a while to put my thumb on what I found appealing about anime, but as I discovered shows that went outside the box, it hit me: anime is a medium that can get away with pulling off the fun, the absurd, and the philosophical through a stylish aesthetic. I’m always seeking off-the-wall comedies, and action or drama anime that go outside of the box with panache or nuance. Moe certainly helps!

As far as what I do outside of blogging and anime, I love writing. I have ideas for novels that I’ve been serious about getting into gear recently, but for the most part, one of my favorite topics to write about is mass media and new media’s evolving role as a source for information in the 21st century. It’s something that I’ve been passionate about since I got my MA in Communications. Other than spending time on the internet, I also enjoy window shopping, going to the library, making coffee and tea to the point of obsession, and coming up with new recipes. You’ll be able to find me in the comments section or on Kitsu.

The name’s MissSimplice. The name originates from Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, a book I read as a teenager. If you know not of which character I refer to, I urge you to look it up. Her story, although very short, played a crucial role in the protagonist’s escape from Inspector Javert. Hopefully that little snippet hinted to how much I love reading. So much so that, back when I was ten or so, I would save up fifteen Canadian dollars from chores and such to purchase a new volume of Revolutionary Girl Utena at the local bookstore. Streaming wasn’t a thing then, and neither was ordering off of Amazon, so the next best thing was to read a copy every Saturday while my mom was at the hairdresser. Even though it was in French, Utena became the first collection of manga I owned.

That little girl from back in the 90s still very much exists within me today. It’s just that I’ve added on a few extra layers. I’m no longer hiding behind my PC playing the latest Tomb Raider or asking my dad to help me beat the hardest level of Prince of Persia. Instead, I live with my beau in my own little place alongside my ten-year-old pup, and I teach yoga and travel the world as much as I can. I’ve added on layers, yes, but the passionate little girl is still there always looking forward to the next copy of Utena. And that’s probably why I ended up here, at RandomC, and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be on the interweb.

Pictor (PiC) is Random Curiosity’s resident tech wizard. He answered the call to revamp the site, and successfully dragged it kicking and screaming into the mobile age. When he’s not being bedeviled by new feature requests, he’s watching anime and/or fixing things some writer probably broke.