A never-ending journey. A journey to the stars.
Well, almost.
Big news in the land of Ogiue Maniax. As anyone who’s read this blog for any length of time knows, I love to write about anime and manga to analyze and explore various facets of them, from genres to the industry to the fans to the art. It is a passion that has been with me for a long time, but which only really began to manifest itself once I started writing Ogiue Maniax back in November of 2007. Now I’m entering another stage.
I have been accepted to a PhD program in Europe to study manga for four years. Being a PhD program, it is a paid position.
One of the things I look forward to is opening my mind to another part of the world. As much as I try to view situations from as many angles as I can, I am constantly aware of how America-centric my thoughts and writings can be, and if I can just challenge that part of my psyche a little bit over the next few years then I will come out of the situation a little better. And once I’m back, who knows? Maybe I’ll go on a road trip.
I don’t have to leave for a while, but given the rigor of a doctoral program, I may not have the time to update as much as I have in the past once I get there. I have no intentions of abandoning the blog though; it means too much to me.
I want to thank everyone who’s read Ogiue Maniax over these past few years. Your interest, support, and feedback helped me to shape my online voice, and to get me in a position to be confident enough in my own writing and passion to even apply for a PhD program, let alone get accepted by one in another continent.
These next four years are dedicated to you.
OGIUE MANIAX 
Congratulations! The program sounds so interesting! Do say more, and may you share the non copyright-protected work you do here on Oguie Maniax.
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A while after Nodame Cantabile in Paris, well, here is Ogiue Maniax in Europe to Study Manga…!
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Wow, that’s wonderful! Congratulations, it sounds perfect for you. Can you share what country you’ll be in?
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Wow! Congratulations!
I really hope that you get the most out of this PhD! It’ll certainly be good to your life so enjoy it as much as you can! I hope Ogiue Maniax gets even better now!
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wow, congratulations!
I’m VERY excited to read about your work there.
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Congrats! If you find yourself near Cambridge, England at some point I’ll buy you a pint to celebrate.
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sweet dude, congratulations!
no, not that kind.
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big congrats!
Which part of Europe btw?
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Congrats~! That’s awesome that you got accepted into a PhD program, and a manga one no less =D Lots of luck and I hope you’ll continue to write posts when you have the time.
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Good luck!
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Congratulations! Hope you’ll have four interesting years!
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Four years is a long time, so I hope you all the best.
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That’s incredible! Infinite congratulations. If anyone deserves it, it’s you. Can’t wait to hear about your experiences there and see how it shapes your thinking!
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Very excited for you. This sounds like a great opportunity.
Best wishes!
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That’s great news. How old are you?
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer and more humble guy, IMO.
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おめでとう！ Were you accepted to this program? I was planning on applying for their anime track, but I decided not to in the end (because getting a degree in the U.S. will be more beneficial for teaching later on).
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Can’t think of anyone who deserves it more. I can’t wait to see what you add to the academic community, it will surely be great.
-Narutaki
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Congrats on getting accepted and good luck as you embark on this new part of your everlasting journey. I’m also hoping to see more fun input for you in the AMRC group if you have the time as well. :P
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Congratulations! I hope you learn a lot, and maybe one day we will see your own work.
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Congratulations! I hope you have a good time in your PhD as well in your trip.
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That sounds amazing, to persue what you love as a main job. Congratulations!
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Congratulations! You are living one of my dreams… hehehe
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Wow! You are truly amazing! I’m so happy for you!
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Holy shit, that is so cool. Good luck.
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Lovely! PhD sounds grueling, but I have no doubt you can do it. Here’s to the next four years!
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Thank you to everyone for your well wishes!
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thats cool! getting paid to read manga(in a way) :P , all the best in your phd !
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