Alright, no matter how it may seem from time to time, Japanese pop culture has yet to infiltrate every shadowed nook and cranny on planet Earth. And perhaps you’re one of those who finds this an enormous relief. If so, you are dismissed. On the other hand, if you’re an anime and manga fan who has somehow missed this blog, you’ll want to visit right away.
An Eternal Thought in the Mind of Godzilla (I don’t get it either, let’s just move on) is the blog of Patrick Macias, a “writer, editor, and internationally recognized Japanese pop culture expert” who splits his time between Tokyo and San Francisco, editing “Otaku USA” magazine and contributing to a host of projects in various media formats. The blog itself is an interesting and regularly updated look at the scene, exploring both its history and most cutting edge concerns. A definite daily read for anyone who’s passionate about Japan’s popular culture and its trappings. Check it out here or from the sidebar.
Explaining the title, via Wired magazine’s review of one of my books…
“St. Augustine of Hippo said that Rome was an eternal thought in the mind of God. Anime City author Patrick Macias sees Tokyo as ‘an eternal thought in the mind of Godzilla,’ a subcultural paradise for anyone brought up on Japanese pop culture.”
Excellent, thanks for that. And, once explained, it makes perfect sense. Might never have connected Augustine to your blog without a little hand-holding.