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Animefringe: February 2001
This month Animefringe bombards you with a hard-hitting look at the must-have Playstation 2 game Zone of the Enders which is set to create a new phenomenon. Dai has served up a delightful dish of an article spotlighting some of the best snacks in Japan, Animefringe’s newcomer Ridwan has a hysterical quiz for Valentine’s Day, and Jake has an editorial that blows the lid off of a certain gaming trend that’s set to explode in America soon.
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 Zone of the Enders
The solar system is in turmoil and at the heart of it all is a young boy with the power to turn the tides of war. No, it’s not First Gundam, it’s Zone of the Enders, the ultra-realistic sci-fi mecha adventure game for Playstaion 2. We’ve got the skinny on why the game is sure to spark a new fan base as well as a look at the technical terms associated with the Z.O.E. Universe. But, best of all we’ve got the skinny on Sunrise’s OVA movie Z.O.E. 2167 Idolo.
By Adam "OMEGA" Arnold and Ever Cheung - More...
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 The Otaku Love Quiz
Flowers, candy, hearts, love... you know the drill. But in Japan that tradition gets turned upside down. So, we’ve got a quiz for you to figure just what kind of lover you are. It’s strange, it’s informative, but most of all it’s fun.
By Ridwan Khan - More...
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 Junk Food à la Japan
Surely every Otaku is familiar with Japanese snacks! From Pocky to Pretz, Gummies to Goren, Japan's variety of tasty foods definitely strikes the hearts of many - - perhaps even millions! Take a look-see of what seems to be hitting it off in the tummies of individuals everywhere.
By Dai Kou - More...
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 Editorial: Chasing Otakuism - 12 Steps to Addiction: Confessions of a DDR addict
Jake’s at it again. This month he takes a beyond anal look at a phenomenon that has the power to turn anyone who tries it into and obsessed junkie. So take a journey into the frightening world of DDR and learn how to recognize the signs of an incurable addiction before it’s too late.
By Jake Forbes - More...
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