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Geek It! Animation Review: SHE-RA and the Princesses of Power

June 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Need a new isolation fix? Why not start on an animated series like Netflix’s SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER? Now that all five seasons are released, here is our review of She-Ra‘s Season 1 so you can finally start your She-Ra marathon! * * * * * * * * For many older animation [...]

Geek It! Animation Flashback: Kim Possible

May 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

“What’s the sitch?” “Booyah!” “Call me, Beep Me if you wanna reach me!“ Do these phrases sound familiar? You know they do! These iconic lines are from none other than … KIM POSSIBLE. Till this day, Kim Possible is still classified as one of the best [...]

Geek It! Out and About: A Moment in Time: Visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine in Japan

May 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

During such times, we can’t help dreaming about Japan. In this Moment in Time edition, we take you on a stroll through one of our favourite ‘anime’ places in Japan — Fushimi Inari Taisha. Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of Japan’s most iconic sights. If you ever visit [...]

Geek It! Ctrl+Gaming Flashback: Math Blaster

March 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

As part of any kid’s childhood, it is crucial for kids to learn everything as much as they can and have fun at the same time. Education doesn’t have to be taught via teachers and textbooks. Surprisingly, learning can also be through gaming, and it’s not often that we encounter a [...]

Geek It! Otaku Out and About: Japan InstaFood Appreciation Post 2

November 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

You love food, we love food– here’s a Japan Instafood Appreciation post! Follow our Instagram pages at @ctrlgeekpod and @nomnomsuz View this post on Instagram Can't go wrong with katsu curry and melon soda in Japan 👌 #nomnom #yummy #japan #japanese #travel #food #carbs #asian [...]

Geek It! Otaku Out and About: Gundam Adventure in DiverCity Odaiba

November 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

When Mobile Suit Gundam first aired in 1979, GUNDAM mania exploded into the scene from outer space. The popularity of the series then spawned a franchise that eventually expanded into films, video games, comics, and of course, an entire industry of plastic model kits called ‘Gunpla’. [...]

Geek It! Otaku Out and About: Maid Dreamin’ Cafe in Akihabara

October 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re wanting to live your otaku dreams to the fullest, you must visit a maid cafe in Akihabara. During this Japan trip, we went to the Maid Dreamin’ Heaven’s Gate store in Akihabara. Maid Dreamin’ is the largest Maid Cafe company in Japan and it has about 7 stores in [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Kono Oto Tomare (Season-Cour 1)

September 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The beauty about anime is that there is literally every type of anime that you can think of. The music genre, for instance, has been a major hit in recent years. With an explosion of series about idol groups, guitars, trumpets and violins (you name it!), you’d think there is nothing left to [...]

Geek It! Otaku Out and About: One Piece Mania in Japan

September 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Japan has a passionate love for Eiichiro Oda’s ONE PIECE. And this is evident by the amount of One Piece mania across Japan. During our recent trip, we happened to stumble upon a One Piece Mugiwara Store in Shibuya. Located on the seventh floor of Shibuya’s Marui (five minutes away from [...]

Geek It! Otaku Out and About: Polar Bear’s Cafe in Japan

August 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tucked away in Takadanobaba is the one and only POLAR BEAR’S CAFE — also known as the SHIROKUMA CAFE. Based on the anime of the same name, this is an anime cafe that has resided in Takadanobaba for many years. Although the anime series aired back in 2012-2013, it was surprising to see [...]