Patrick Macias

All About Patrick Macias: Patrick Macias is the editor in chief of Otaku USA magazine, the founding editor of Crunchyroll News, and the author of numerous books about Japanese pop culture including TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion.
As a freelancer, Patrick has worked with such companies as Netflix, Funimation, Octas, Inc. and Bandai on a variety of entertainment-related projects.
Born and raised in Sacramento, California, he now lives in Tokyo, Japan.

Our Otaku Journey: Part II, The Big Move to Japan

The second episode in a series of conversations between two generations of otaku—Patrick Macias (Gen X) and Selina Lin (Gen Z)

Our Otaku Journey: Part I, Growing Up Otaku

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The first in a series of conversations between two generations of otaku--Patrick Macias (Gen X) and Selina Lin (Gen Z)

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All About Weird Japan

Japan is a weird and wonderful place! These videos from Wanderlist are just a small taste of what you can expect when you visit!

Stories to Experience National Parks of Japan

More than just a collection of some of the country's most stunning landscapes, Japan's National Parks tell the story of the diverse ways in which Japanese culture developed in harmony with nature throughout the centuries.

Spring in Tohoku

Food, history and some incredible late-blooming cherry blossoms—Tohoku in spring has it all!

All About Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Savor the 'sakura' nation.

All About Japan's Temples & Shrines

Explore Japan's enduring spiritual history.