Author Archives: Karura

Shin Weekly Round Up: March 2nd

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Karura

Karura is actually away this weekend, but through the magic of timed posts, she is talking to you from across time and space! Reviewed this week: Ano Natsu 8, Another 8, Aquarion 9, Black Rock Shooter 4, Last Exile 17, … Continue reading →

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Shin Weekly Round Up: February 26th

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Karura

I don’t want anyone here to think I’m not writing about Poyopoyo because I don’t love it. I’m not writing about it because if I did, every week would contain a chapter of fangirlish drooling over how much I love … Continue reading →

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Fragile Dreams

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Karura

When the old man died, Seto found himself alone in a world where humanity had all but ceased to exist. Following the advice of the letter the old man left behind, Seto heads for what was once known as Tokyo … Continue reading →

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Shin Weekly Round Up: February 18th

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Karura

Getting closer to the Friday ‘deadline’ every week! This week, Karura lets real life take over from anime when she attends a rare social event. She also attempts to do some PhD work but takes forever to write a simple … Continue reading →

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Shin Weekly Round Up: February 13th

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Karura

“By the power of Grayskull…I have the power!” I know I have no time and it’s a bad idea to add extra duties, but I must write about anime once again. Thus, until I die of overwork, I shall endeavour … Continue reading →

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Brave10 parody episode 1

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Karura

We begin in the middle of a raging fire at a shrine for reasons which will later become apparent. An obviously evil man stands and watches as a generic tries to protect a woman. Generic: Persona! Saki Mitama! No wait, … Continue reading →

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It's alive!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Karura

Greetings all, I still don’t have my PhD, I’ve started a new job and just moved house…but I felt a sudden desire to review video games and so I’m bringing the blog back. I’ll be focussing more on games than … Continue reading →

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So Long and Goodnight

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Karura

When I started my PhD three years ago, I ended up with a lot less time and energy for blogging. Nor could I spend hours each week keeping abreast of the latest anime and manga, reading and commenting on blogs, … Continue reading →

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Persona 4

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Karura

With his parents away for a year, the protagonist transfers to the sleepy town of Inaba for his sophomore year in high school. But what should be a quiet life with his uncle Dojima and young cousin Nanako quickly takes … Continue reading →

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Luminous Arc

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Karura

Alph, his brother Theo and their friends are wards of the Luminous Church, trained to protect the light and condemn the dark. The Church’s greatest foes are the Witches, but when Alph discovers that their new maid, Lucia, is a … Continue reading →

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