A Bit of Japan In El Paso

Working in a Japanese Restaurant!

2013-11-19T11:09:00.000-08:00

Konnichiwa Everyone! Sorry I haven't blogged in a while but my life is moving forward and I plan to share any and all events about Japan in El Paso.

Firstly, I gotta share that I got a Job at a Japanese Restaurant in El Paso, Texas of course.

If you didn't know, most Japanese restaurants in El Paso are owned by other nationalities but Japanese.

Where I now work is the ONLY restaurant in El Paso that is owned by a Japanese family.

Yes! I worked Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant located in Northeast El Paso on Hercules.

Yes, I may be a Latina myself but I would label myself differently from an average person who loves Japan for the anime and manga. I truly love the beauty of Japan, but mostly the traditional culture. The family is owned by a lovely Japanese lady name Tami-san who is a well respected woman. I have known the family for almost 3 years now so I have got to say I asked her if I could help hence me getting hired.

The food at Matsuharu is very authentic and is the closest us El Pasoans can get to a taste of Japan!

I recommend the Katsu Curry and the Ramen. YES I KNOW, THEY HAVE RAMEN!!!!

Oh! And you know that omelet with ketchup we all see on anime called Omurice, THEY HAVE IT!

I must, say I serve people from all walks of life. Military, people who lived in Japan, people who aspire to live in Japan and Japanese people. Yes I try my best to speak Japanese saying "Hai!" alot as confirmation.

I am so happy I got this job as it is my first job I have with a family I love and the restaurant I love.

It is a lot of work but I enjoy it. I get to meet tons of people who appreciate the culture and when I can I can sneak looks at the Japanese TV they always have playing. Ill post there Facebook in the links on the right so you can try is off!

See yall later!!!

Everyone I Need Your Help!

2012-09-01T21:04:00.001-07:00

Okay so I signed up for this contest on the website I got my Yukata off of (Yukata Kimono Market Sakura). If you read my past post (http://loveforjapan-izzy.blogspot.com/2012/07/tanabata-matsuri-in-el-paso.html) about me going to a festival I wore my yukata. I used one of the many I took and entered it. But Now I NEED YOUR HELP. Click on the link I will put below and help me get as many likes as possible to bring a little Japan to my city. I would greatly appreciate it if you would help me.

http://www.kimono-yukata-market.com/contest-01/entry-2012/044/044.html
(scroll to bottom of page at link to vote)

Thanks so much everyone, and I will be putting more information on upcoming nendoroids

Mirai Suenaga Nendoroid!!!

2012-08-23T21:08:00.000-07:00

Okay everyone! Lately, I have been getting into Figma and Nendoroid collecting because of Danny Choo's website mascot Mirai Suenaga who is super cute! Well, I have been doing some research around and found a company called Good Smile Company that makes awesome FIGURES. So I just wanna talk a little bit about Nendoroid. For those of you who don't know what these are they are basically anime figures in chibi form. They are made in great detail and are so ~kawaii~ Danny Choo's Mirai Suenaga Nendoroid just came out today and let me tell you I plan on ordering it. You can order straight from Good Smile Company but Danny took the liberty of linking us another website called AmiAmi which sells figmas nendoroids and anime collectors item for less.

~A little about Mirai~
She is the mascot of Danny Choo's website
She also has friends
She is featured in a few animes
Her signature color is Orange
Her nendoroid comes with an itasha(Japanese anime car) and moekana cards

I will post Later more about figure collecting and post some video's from other people once I get their permission since I am barely getting into collecting.

Well if you more curious about her or the nendoroid I will post all the links in this post:) Matane~:)

The link for Danny Choo's website on the nendoroid http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26606/Mirai+Suenaga+Nendoroid.html

Link to order off AmiAmi
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-MOE-6899&page=top

Link to order off JList
http://www.jlist.com/product/PRE1438

You can also go on Good Smile Company's Online Store

Hatsune Miku Fans, LOOK!!!!

2012-08-23T20:27:00.000-07:00

Hatsune Miku Fans will love this!
If your a vocaloid lover or a just plain anime lover that likes to listen to miku and want to have her....Well NOW you can. Good Smile Company is bringing back Hatsune Miku Yukata Version. She is super cute in her tradition blue yukata and holding a fan. I personally love Hatsune Miku's songs and I am trying to start collecting nendoroids. I hope one day I can do giveaways but right now I am still a chibi nendoroid wanting to be a figma. (sigh) Well at least I can give you info about this super cute miku. It will be released September 9, 2012 and is not avaiable for pre order right now.~Matane~

Good Smile Company Miku Yukata Ver. Link:
http://www.goodsmile.info/product/en/3643/Nendoroid+Hatsune+Miku+Yukata+Ver.html

Something New: Sapporo Ramen

2012-07-21T08:45:00.002-07:00

Most people would know Japan is famous for their Ramen and Sushi but what I found intriguing was the Sapporo Ramen. It's different than the most Japanese Ramen even though everywhere you go in Japan will taste unique. This Ramen has sweetcorn and butter which you don't see in Ramen. Sapporo Ramen is a miso type Ramen and is salty, but it is ideal for the winters in Hokkaido.:) Take a look!

Forgot to mention you can see this ramen in the movie Ramen Girl starring Brittany Murphy

Itasha-Anime Cars

2012-07-21T08:38:00.002-07:00

Recently I was looking onto a guy named Danny Choo who post about Pop Culture in Japan. I know most Otaku Fans love seeing their favorite anime characters on cars and I found the Japanese term to it called Itasha. Itasha is popular in Japan with Otaku Fans and most people who have these cars put them in car shows specifically for Itasha. It's actually really cool when you see them. Personally, I want one with the Elric Brothers from Fullmetal Alchemist. I would love Ed to be in the front ripping off his cloak and Armor Al in the background glaring. I will post some pictures about what exactly Itasha is.

I love Hatsune Miku....If you don't know who she is check out my previous posts of her performances.

K-On Fan anyone?

And even Saber from Fate/Stay Night

Yoyo Fishing

2012-07-08T00:19:00.001-07:00

Tanabata Matsuri in El Paso

2012-07-08T00:14:00.001-07:00

Well, haven't posted in a while so I'm sorry about that but today I had a blast. El Paso, Texas is a growing city so I think for the first time ever we had a Japanese Festival hosted by a Japanese cafe called the Japanese Crepe House. They had modern techno Japanese music such as Hatsune Miku. They had both traditional and non-traditional activities. Once I arrived I ran into the owner of a authentic Japanese restaurant in El Paso called Matsuharu. They were selling Yakitori or cooked chicken on a stick and curry rice. I said hi and bought 3 yakitori for me and family, it was sooooooo good! Next I went into the cafe and bought a boba tea and some sushi. I normally don't eat sushi but I had a bite then let my family eat the rest. We stood around doing nothing then decided to play some festival games. I played a game called yoyo fishing (I will post a video so you know what it is). Basically, you take a string with a hook attached and hook it onto another string in a mini pool that is connected to pretty ballons and you can keep the one you fished out. Once that fun was over we played bean bag toss(yup this is non-traditional, but it was fun) I won a fan so my brother helped me so I could win a Hatsune Miku keychain. My friends Donna and Daya whom I go to school with designed fans while I watched a demonstration of Aikido and Kendo. Next was the fun part they told the story of how this festival came about which I will post below then we danced Bon Odori. Bon Odori is fun, I recommend you learn one style since there are many. To close up the day I went to a sushi bar called Akari on Mesa street to have sushi with friends and family ( I can't eat fish so I got one with chicken...I know lame right?). I hope you get the chance to experience a matsuri because its so fun!!!

Tanabata Matsuri (七夕祭り) is a festival which celebrates the joining of the two lovers, Orihime and Hikoboshi, who can only meet on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month (tanabata means "evening of the seventh"). Separated by the milky way, the lovers yearn for each other and greatly cherish their once a year meeting.

In Japan, the summer time is prime for matsuri (祭り/festival), especially the various famous natsu matsuri (夏祭り/summer festival). Natsu matsuri is best for enjoying time with each other in the warm summer nights and having lots of fun, while eating good food! A wonderful event for any person of any age~

I'm in my Yukata

I won a balloon from yoyo fishing

Me and Tomoko (Daughter of the owner of Matsuharu...my favorite Japanese restaurant in El Paso)

Why do YOU love Japan?

2012-02-06T09:45:00.000-08:00

Sometimes people look at me a little funny by admiring a country but to me its more than a country. Its beauty, modern life, traditions and much more. I wanna hear your voice and your OPINIONS on Japan?
Comment below

Haiku

2012-01-05T17:44:00.000-08:00

I recently found an organization that is giving away a trip to Japan but you have to write your own original haiku about how much you love Japan. I love Japan alot but haiku has to deal with nature and color with 5 syllables in the first and last sentence and 7 in the middle. Here's my ORIGINAL HAIKU! Tell me what you think!

Deft to see Subtle Beauty

Unique Everything,
Swelling out a pink blossom,
I open my heart

Italy and France not Japan :)

2011-12-12T12:26:00.000-08:00

Okay okay, I know my blog is to be about Japan but as you all know due to the earthquake in Japan my school has changed our trip destination from Japan to ITALY and FRANCE. Yes, I will be travelling to Paris, Florence and Venice. Even though my blog is about Japan I will let you all know of my trip to Europe. In 2013 I will visit Japan for a week and will explain and give my experience right on this blog. We will go to Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto then lastly Osaka. I am already excited even though it is a year away. So stay tuned to experience my trip to Europe then later to Japan!!

NEW Layout!!!

2011-12-12T12:22:00.001-08:00

Tell me how you like the new layout of the blog by commenting below! I want you to enjoy the blog so am up for any feedback.

El Paso Winter Con!

2011-12-10T12:27:00.000-08:00

On Saturday December 10, 2011, El Paso Texas my home city had there very own Winter Con for the third year. I bought my ticket in advence for about $15 and awaited the day. The Winter Con began at 10 am which was a little tiring seeing as I wanted to sleep in but none the less I got up. I have a dear friend, Carina who like me is in love with Japan come with me. I wore my Yukata that I bought on the Link to the left Yukata Kimono Sakura Market (They have awesome Yukatas and Kimonos). The Winter Con was hosted in the Camino Real which seemed like a worthy place for all the action we would take part in. Instead of waitin in line (We picked up our badges early), we ran up stairs to the artists alley. There were tons of plushies and cool anime art. I saw this one picture I wanted that had a sketch of Sora and Roxas side by side which was so coll but sadly I couldnt buy it. This one table had a knitted stuffed Totoro which I really wanted but it was $40. Maybe next time.:( We decided to go to the Got Bento! Panel first which explained the basics of how to make Bentos which was neat. Next we went to see if my brother, Luis and I registered for the Street Fighter IV and Mortal Combat 9 tournament correctly which we did the night before. We hoped from room to room looking at panels and then back to the alley to see potential stuff we could by. My brother saw this Hearless hat that was so cool but was $20. We had the money but it was either the hat or dinner, we decided dinner at first. We walked around and bought some cool stuff while we waited for the tournament. WHen it began I watched my brother who lost in the first round, I did to but almost beat my opponent. Next we fought in Mortal Combat 9 which we epic failed at because the controls seemed hard. After that we decided to get the hat which was a heartless for my brother. To end our fabulous day we ate out at mine and my friend Carina's favorite Japanese restraurant, Matsuharu. This time instead of Ramen I ate Chicken Katsu which was superb. Ah, I cannot wait till the Las Cruces, New Mexico Anime Days which is two days long. I hope you El Pasoans went because it was a blast.

Japan Facts Everyone should know!

2011-12-09T10:18:00.001-08:00

Facts About Japan

Japan Quick Facts

Flag:
Government: Parliamentary with constitutional monarchy
Prime Minister: Yoshihiko Noda (elected Aug 2011)
Capital: Tokyo
Population: 127,078,679 (July 2009 est.)
Population Growth Rate: -0.191% (2009 est.), World Rank: 219th
GDP: 4.34 Trillion (2008)
Electric Power Generation: Conventional thermal (coal, oil, natural gas) 60%, Nuclear 29%, Hydroelectric 9%, Renewables 2%
Industries: Consumer electronics, motor vehicles, machine tools, steel, and nonferrous metals
Exports: Motor vehicles, semiconductors, and office machinery
Agriculture: Rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit, pork, fish
Currency: Yen
Life Expectancy: Average: 82, Male: 78.8, Female: 85.6
GDP per Capita: $33,800
Literacy Rate: 99%
Unemployment Rate: 4%
Oil imports: 5.425 million bbl/day
Internet Users: 87.5 million
Environmental Issues: Acid rain; Japan is the largest consumer of Amazon rainforest timber

Geography

Japan is located in the North Pacific off the coast of Russia and the Korean peninsula. The area of Japan is 377,873km², which makes it slightly smaller in land mass than California. Japan consists of four main larger islands and more than 4000 smaller islands. The main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Honshu is the largest with an area of 231,000km². A modern railroad system connects the major islands with Japan's high-speed Shinkansen connecting major urban areas.

Japan is over 70% mountainous terrain with approximately 18% of the land mass suitable for settlement. Japanese cities are typically sprawling and densely populated. Tokyo, a megalopolis and capital of Japan, is located on Honshu island. Central Tokyo has a population of 12 million people, with the population of the Greater Tokyo Area estimated at over 35 million people.

The islands of Japan are located in an area known as The Ring of Fire in the Pacific. This is an area with many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Japan is very seismically active with over 1,500 earthquakes per year. In 1923 the Great Kanto Earthquake killed more than 143,000 people in the Tokyo area. Tsunamis and volcanic eruptions are other natural destructive forces in Japan. In 1896 in Sanriku, Japan, 27,000 people were killed by a Tsunami caused by an earthquake.

Population

There are over 127,078,679 (July 2009 est.) people living in Japan. For most of Japan's history its borders were closed to foreigners. As a result, Japan's society is very homogeneous, composed of 98.5% ethnic Japanese. The remaining 1.5 percent are mostly Korean, who number around 1 million. There are also considerable numbers of Brazilians, Chinese, and Filipinos residing in Japan. There is also an ethnic minority of indigenous people, called Ainu, who live mostly in northern Hokkaido.

Language

Japanese is the official language of Japan. Many Japanese also have some ability in writing and speaking English as it is a mandatory part of the curriculum in the Japanese educational system. Japanese uses four different writing systems; Kanji (Chinese characters), Hiragana (phonetic alphabet for native words), Katakana (phonetic alphabet for foreign words), and Romaji (western alphabet used to write Japanese). Japanese vocabulary has been strongly influenced by loanwords from other languages, with most loanwords coming from Chinese and English.

Climate

The climate of Japan varies considerably depending on the region and season. Summer is usually very hot and humid, known to the Japanese as "mushiatsui". From mid July there is a rainy season which lasts around one month. Winters are usually mild, with the northern areas of Japan receiving more snow. Spring and autumn are usually sunny with mild temperatures.

Religion

The two major religions in Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. Religion does not play a major role in the life of the average Japanese, but people usually have religious ceremonies at births, weddings, and funerals. On New Year's Day visiting a temple or shrine is also a common custom. About 1% of the population follow Christianity, which was heavily persecuted in Japan prior to the Meiji Restoration in 1873.

Sushi may be yummy but it's not for me!

2011-10-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

As I have said before I try to explore the Japanese culture in the landlocked city of El Paso, Texas (United States). When I say try I literally mean try. The other day I was craving sushi so I naturally went to a sushi restaurant but I was terrified. Why? Ever since I was little I have had this issue with eating fish, meaning I gag. So, I went to the restaurant called Okazuri and ordered tuna sashimi sushi first. It good and not that bad as I tried not to think about it. Then I moved on the yellow tailed tuna sashimi, a spicy tuna roll and all went well. Lastly, I ordered something called a crazy monkey roll (maki roll containing smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado and fresh mango). It was delicious until I got to the second to last bite. I threw my chair back and lost my dinner once I got to the restroom. Your probably wondering, when you go to Japan how will you survive? The answer is I won't!!!

Mizuame Japanese Water Candy Treat

2011-10-18T07:05:00.000-07:00

I found something cool! Its called Mizuame-water candy

2011-10-18T07:04:00.000-07:00

The other day I was watching some videos and came across a young Japanese girl eating something gooey at the end of two chopsticks she was holding. She was saying that the its Mizuame which translates into "water candy". Naturally, I went to experts for help(My Japanese Language Teachers). One of my teachers(Mie-Sensei who grew up in Japan) said its a sweet treat you buy. You take two chops sticks and grab as much the chopsticks will hold then eat it. But theres a Catch! As you eat Mizuame you must take time between bites and twist the chopsticks so the Mizuame won't fall off. Its clear but many Mizuame makers add coloring to give the candy some spunk. I hope to try this candy one day and when I do be sure to check back because I'm going to tell you all about it. Supposedly its sugary and sweet and I'm sure it is because the main ingredient is corn starch. Yum!

Sumo Wrestling

2011-07-21T12:46:00.000-07:00

Two people who are wearing nothing but a mawashi (loincloth), push one another in various techniques in a dohyo (circular ring). One has to force his opponent to the ground or pushes him out of the ring is the winner.

Sumo began many centuries ago and was made presently in the Edo period. The wrestlers wear their hair in a topknot, which was commonly worn in the Edo period. The referee, meanwhile, wears the same kind of clothes as a samurai of 600 years ago. Many aspects of Japan's traditional culture can be seen in sumo. For example, the wrestlers throw salt into the ring to purify it before they begin their match, as the dohyo is considered a sacred place. Sumo has a long history, and it has been called Japan's national sport. Although many professional sports are played in Japan, such as baseball and soccer, sumo is the nation's oldest professional sport.

There are six basho (tournaments) a year, each featuring bouts over 15 days. The wrestlers' rank, which is called banzuke, can change depending on their performance in each tournament, with their new rank announced before the next tournament. The top rank is yokozuna, which is followed by ozeki, sekiwake, komusubi, and maegashira.

These are the ranks of the top division of wrestlers, which is called makuuchi. Below the makuuchi division is the juryo division, and these two tiers, known together as sekitori, include all of the ranked wrestlers. There are four divisions below these, but every wrestler aims to reach the level of sekitori.

2011-05-29T19:20:00.001-07:00

本当にありがとう

Japanese train station during rush hour

2011-05-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

Tell a Friend About the Blog!

2011-05-27T11:25:00.000-07:00

There is a button on the side of the blog that allows you to share the blog to people you know on Facebook and Twitter! Share Love for Japan and help spread the knowledge and culture of Japan!!! Thank You soooo MUCH! Arigato!

Ramen!

2011-05-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup. Ramen has Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or fish-based broth such as, the flavor of soy sauce or miso, and is served with sliced pork, dried seaweed (often called nori), kamaboko ( Kamoboko is the white thing you see with a pink swirl. It is a processed fish cake served with Ramen), and green onions. Shops/Restraunts in Japan that serve Ramen all make and have their own variation of ramen, from the tonkotsu (pork bone broth that has a creamy texture and is ymmuy) ramen of Kyushu to the miso ramen of Hokkaido. Ramen originated from China then was introduced to Japan. Later on in the years in 1958, instant ramen was invented by Momofuku Ando, the Taiwanese-Japanese founder and chairman of Nissin Foods, now run by his son Koki Ando. Instant Ramen is named the greatest Japanese invention of the 20th century in a Japanese poll. Instant ramen allowed anyone to make this dish simply by adding boiling water. Here's a few types of Ramen from Wikipedia:

Shio ("salt") ramen is probably the oldest of the four and is a pale, clear, yellowish broth made with plenty of salt and any combination of chicken, vegetables, fish, and seaweed. Occasionally pork bones are also used, but they are not boiled as long as they are for tonkotsu ramen, so the soup remains light and clear. Chāshū is sometimes swapped for lean chicken meatballs, and pickled plums and kamaboko are popular toppings as well. Noodle texture and thickness varies among shio ramen, but they are usually straight rather than curly.

Tonkotsu (豚骨, "pork bone"; not to be confused with tonkatsu) ramen usually has a cloudy white colored broth. It is similar to the Chinese baitang (白湯) and has a thick broth made from boiling pork bones, fat, and collagen over high heat for many hours, which suffuses the broth with a hearty pork flavor and a creamy consistency that rivals milk or melted butter or gravy (depending on the shop). Most shops, but not all, blend this pork broth with a small amount of chicken and vegetable stock and/or soy sauce. The noodles are thin and straight, and it is often served with beni shoga (pickled ginger). Currently the latest trend in tonkotsu toppings is māyu (マー油/麻油), a blackish, aromatic oil made from either charred crushed garlic or Sesame seeds. It is a specialty of Kyūshū, particularly Hakata-ku, Fukuoka (hence sometimes called "Hakata ramen").

Shōyu ("soy sauce") ramen typically has a brown and clear color broth, based on a chicken and vegetable (or sometimes fish or beef) stock with plenty of soy sauce added resulting in a soup that’s tangy, salty, and savory yet still fairly light on the palate. Shōyu ramen usually has curly noodles rather than straight ones, but this is not always the case. It is often adorned with marinated bamboo shoots or menma, green onions, kamaboko (fish cakes), nori (seaweed), boiled eggs, bean sprouts and/or black pepper; occasionally the soup will also contain chili oil or Chinese spices, and some shops serve sliced beef instead of the usual chāshū.

Miso ramen is a relative newcomer, having reached national prominence around 1965. This uniquely Japanese ramen, which was developed in Hokkaido, features a broth that combines copious amounts of miso and is blended with oily chicken or fish broth – and sometimes with tonkotsu or lard – to create a thick, nutty, slightly sweet and very hearty soup. Miso ramen broth tends to have a robust, tangy flavor, so it stands up to a variety of flavorful toppings: spicy bean paste or tōbanjan (豆瓣醤), butter and corn, leeks, onions, bean sprouts, ground pork, cabbage, sesame seeds, white pepper, and chopped garlic are common. The noodles are typically thick, curly, and slightly chewy.

Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido is the most famous for serving Ramen, plus if your love to eat Ramen just remember that Ramen is high in carbs and calories and provide little nutrients....but who cares, eat anyway!!!

Also, for those of you who love Ramen so much and are going to visit Japan your should go see the The Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum which is a food amusement park located in the Shin-Yokohama district of Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

IS: Infinite Stratos- Another Awesome Anime

2011-05-27T09:23:00.000-07:00

In the near future, a Japanese scientist engineers a powered exoskeleton called "Infinite Stratos" (IS). Possessing technology and combat capabilities far more advanced than any other weapon system, the IS threatens to destabilize the world. Faced with such an overpowering weapon, the nations of the world enact the "Alaska Treaty", which states that IS will never be used for military combat and that existing IS technology must be equally distributed to all nations, to prevent any one nation from dominating the others. The introduction of the IS does however have a major effect on society. As IS can only be operated by women, the power balance between men and women is broken, with women coming to dominate society over men.Ten years after the first IS were introduced, the world has entered a new age of peace. The peace is shattered, however, by an unexpected discovery. A 15 year old Japanese boy, named Ichika Orimura, is discovered to be capable of operating an IS. Realizing the potential, Ichika is forced by the Japanese government to attend the prestigious Infinite Stratos Academy, an international academy where IS pilots from all over the world are trained. Thus his busy school life surrounded by girls begins.
This anime is hilarious with constant laughter as the girls of the academy fight for Ichika's love. It has some action but it is mainly a romance anime. It also cool because theres a mystery to one of the characters sister who built the IS. There's also the mystery on the no-man pilot IS who attacks the school. I highly recommend this anime because it's hilarious, had action and of course theres the girls in this anime that are constantly trying to fight for Ichika's love.

More than 1,000 Views!!! Thank You All Countries for your Views

2011-05-27T09:16:00.001-07:00

I have just received 1,000 views from Japan alone today and many other countries!!! I'm so happy that Japan itself found a likeness to my blog and many other countries!!! Thank you!!! Arigato Gozaimasu!!!

[C]: Control: The Money and Soul of Possibility-Anime

2011-05-24T08:34:00.000-07:00

The Japanese government was rescued from the brink of financial collapse by the Sovereign Wealth Fund. For its citizens, however, life has not improved, and unemployment, crime, suicide, and despair are rampant. Kimimaro, raised by his maternal grandmother after the disappearance of his father and the death of his mother, is a scholarship student whose only dream is to avoid all this and live a stable life. One day, however, he meets a man who offers him a large sum of money if he'll agree to pay it back. From then on his fate is radically altered as he's drawn into a mysterious realm known as "The Financial District." The realm is a place where Kimimaro receives an "asset" who will fight for him so we can earn money. Other people have assets and will fight Kimimaro to obtain money. Soon, Kimimaro learns that once you lose all your money and go bankrupt strange events take place and effect the real world. Watch this amazing anime to find out what will happen to Kimimaro and the world?

It is a little confusing at first but once you get the hang of it, it's an awesome anime!