Author Archives: Karura

Xam’D: Lost Memories

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Karura

The first in a handful of ‘short and crappy’ reviews I will put out just because I want to clear the backlog of things I said I’d review. Akiyuki Takehara leads a peaceful, normal life on Sentan Island, blissfully unaware … Continue reading →

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Final Fantasy PSP

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Karura

Legend tells that when the land falls into ruin, four Warriors of Light will come forth, each bearing an Elemental Orb. Now, in the Kingdom of Cornelia, the ancient prophecy has finally been fulfilled, as four youthful warriors prepare to … Continue reading →

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Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Karura

High atop the Tower of Ar Tonelico, the inhabitants of the city of Platina live a life of peace and technological advancement- at least until the day when they are beset by attacks from mysterious viruses. On the order of … Continue reading →

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Chi’s New Address

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Karura

The Yamada family can no longer imagine life without their adorable kitten Chi, but there’s still one major problem- their apartment doesn’t allow pets! Realising that things cannot continue as they are, the Yamadas move down the street to an … Continue reading →

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Karura

Seven years before the fateful events of Final Fantasy VII, one of the unsung heroes of that tale was facing problems of his own. Together with the legendary SOLDIER members Sephiroth and Angeal, SOLDIER Second Class Zack Fair is sent … Continue reading →

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Shuffle!

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Karura

In a world where gods and demons have come to live alongside us, seventeen year old Tsuchimi Rin lives a normal life in the home of his childhood friend Kaede. Everything changes, however, when the kings of the gods and … Continue reading →

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Nurse-Witch Komugi-chan

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Karura

Seventeen-year-old Komugi Nakahara works for talent agency Kiri Pro- a job that involves dressing up in ridiculous costumes, arguing about chest sizes with her rival, and lusting over pop idol Kyousuke Date. What most people don’t know, however, is that … Continue reading →

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Divergence Eve: Misaki Chronicles

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Karura

The battle against the Ghoul in Divergence Eve has resonated through time and space, leaving Earth in a state of temporal flux that separates it from the rest of the universe. Suspecting that the AWOL Misaki might be the cause … Continue reading →

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Risky Safety

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Karura

Risky is an apprentice shinigami tasked with sending doomed and depressed souls to the afterlife. Her opposite number, apprentice angel Safety, works hard to save those souls. Obviously, they’re both competing for the same market, but to make matters worse- … Continue reading →

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Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Karura

When the famous problem-solver Professor Layton and his plucky assistant Luke head to the town of St Mystère to investigate the secret of the Golden Apple, they have no idea just how many mysteries await them. Fortunately, their problem-solving skills … Continue reading →

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