I have great admiration for designers. These wizards are capable of creating anything using only a leaf branch and a pencil. There are, of course, styles that speak to me more than others and those that Véronique makes (manga, kawaii, chibi), I like best! Read more…
Browsing through a shop which specializes in manga, Manga-Thé is more than a book shop, it’s a concept: Both a library and a bookstore, one can enjoy a cup of tea whilst reading manga for an hour. Read more…
What is Tadoussac? Well, the right question is rather “Where is Tadoussac?” It’s a small town of barely 1,000 people located in northern Quebec on the north shore of the St. Lawrence river, about 3.5 hours from the capital. Read more…
Montreal is famous for its many gaming studios, but Ubisoft, Frima, Beenox, and its other more well-known studios aren’t all Quebec has to offer. Far from the main studios, Nekorai Studios opened its doors to me. Let’s visit its life-sized studio together… Read more…
I was in Toronto last week for ComiCon, which I will admit was my first of its kind, to objectively report what it is and how everything happens. Read more…
It was at Fanamanga where I met Aura, or, rather, Au-chan. A devoted Otaku, she now designs her own Cosplay clothing, jewelry and accessories.. Read more…
Before going to L’imaginaire, get ready for a huge slap to the face. Everything you’ve ever dreamed of having on your living room shelves can be found here! All the Live-Action Roleplaying weapons you’ve ever wanted to smash your enemies with, all the Magic cards you’ve ever wanted in your deck, all the collectors items you’ve ever wanted to display… EVERYTHING Read more…
La Planque (or, “The Hideout” in English) is a place known to all retrogamers in Quebec where you can find used games for all consoles – from the Atari 2600 and ColecoVision to Playstation 3 or Wii U. Read more…
If you’re attracted to Japanese culture and you’re visiting Quebec, it would be heresy not to visit Fanamanga. This boutique, karaoke bar, and restoration center is the nerve center of all Quebecois “otakus” (otaku = someone with a specific obsession, i.e. manga or anime). Read more…
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