All posts by "Retro Rina"

Retro Rina is a lifelong fan of anime and retro gaming, deeply immersed in the golden age of both. Growing up immersed in classic arcade games and iconic anime series, she developed a deep love for the culture and history of vintage media and is enthusiastic to share that passion with fellow fans.
Gunpla

History of Gunpla: From 1980 to Today I bought my first gunpla kit in 2019—a High Grade RX-78-2 Gundam that cost me $15 at a local hobby shop. I’d watched ...
gaming

Best Japanese PS2 Imports with English Options I’ll never forget the weekend I finally tracked down a Japanese copy of Tekken 5 at a used bookstore in Seattle’s International District. ...
Retro Gaming

Best PS1 JRPGs Under $30: A Budget Collector’s Guide I’ve spent three years building my PS1 JRPG collection without breaking the bank, and I’m here to tell you the best ...
gaming

Chrono Trigger: A Comprehensive Look at the Original SNES Release Chrono Trigger SNES version… widely regarded as one of the greatest video games ever created, first arrived on the Super ...
Cooper The Brightslap Dog with his TurboGrafx 16
gaming

The TurboGrafx 16: Pioneer of the 16-bit Era and Gaming Innovation TurboGrafx 16 and PC Engine: The Revolutionary Video Game Console  The TurboGrafx-16, originally known as the PC Engine in ...
Dragon Half Laserdisc #2
Retro Anime

Dragon Half: A Hilarious Tale of a Half-Human, Half-Dragon Teenager If you’re a fan of older anime shows and want a good laugh, look no further than Dragon Half. This ...
Retro Anime

Ever wondered why so many animes from the 90s hold such a special place in fans’ hearts? Let’s dive into the world that shaped a whole generation of anime lovers. ...
Side Quests

Welcome, retro gamers and arcade enthusiasts! Let’s dive into the best classic arcade games of all time with our classic arcade games list! From pixelated adventures to cigarette burnt joystick ...