Author Archives: Karura

Rant Bonus Round: Mai-Otome Revisited

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Karura

No, I haven’t done anything as insanely foolish as attempt to rewatch the series; however, lengthy as it was, I’ve come to feel that my first rant about Otome just didn’t quite cover everything. And so it is that I … Continue reading →

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Ginga Densetsu Weed parody: episode eleven

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Karura

After some macho posturing, the battle between Weed and Kyoushiro begins. The two tussle for a brief while. Weed’s friends are happy to stand and watch, but Kyoushiro’s subordinate brown dogs want to help out. Brown dog: Leave it to … Continue reading →

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Ginban Kaleidoscope

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Karura

Sixteen year-old Sakurano Tazusa is a professional ice skater looking to secure that coveted spot as Japan’s representative at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, with a talented rival standing in her way, and her prideful attitude having made an enemy … Continue reading →

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Ginga Densetsu Weed parody: episode ten

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Karura

Weed and the others bring the bodies of John and the expendable dogs back to the camp; Hook has left his post as double agent and come back with them. Reika cries. Reika: John, I barely knew you, but as … Continue reading →

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Duo Princess: First Impressions

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Karura

With my console gaming era now in its twilight years, it takes a simple and fun breed of game to lure me away from the twin pursuits of anime and manga. In this vein, a few days were spent happily … Continue reading →

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Connection Problems

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Karura

Unfortunately, no sooner do I get a blog than my router decides to behave erratically, preventing me from getting online with my usual computer. It could just be the heat, or it could be time for a new router, either … Continue reading →

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Triangle Heart ~Sweet Songs Forever~

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Karura

Based on the obscure game series of the same name (as well as being an alternate universe precursor to Lyrical Nanoha), this four episode OVA tells the tale of Fiasse Crystera, the young headmistress of England’s Crystera School of Music. … Continue reading →

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Harukanaru Toki no Naka De: bishies for everyone

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Karura

It is a commonly known fact that every girl dreams of being sucked into another world where a fleet of bishounen eagerly wait to become her loyal protectors and eventually fall in love with her. Unfortunately, reports of this actually … Continue reading →

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Ginga Densetsu Weed parody: episode nine

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Karura

Rocket talks to Weed about the dogs they are heading across the (Japanese) Alps to recruit. Rocket: Their leader is an impetuous yet ugly one year old named Kyoushiro- you may recognise his name from the OP. He also conveniently … Continue reading →

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The Conclusion of Haruhi Suzumiya

Posted on July 24, 2006 by Karura

The last three episodes have aired and so, as promised, the second part of my Haruhi Suzumiya rant has been brought into existence. The question before us at the end of the last rant boiled down to whether the series … Continue reading →

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