Author Archives: Karura

Swift review: Kino no Tabi novel 1

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Karura

Background info (long time readers will have seen this paragraph before) Kino is a traveller who journeys from country to country on her talking motorcycle Hermes; by her own rules, she must stay in one place no more than three … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Antique Bakery

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Karura

When Keiichirou Tachibana chucks in a well paid job to become the proprietor of a patisserie, it seems an unlikely move for a man who doesn’t even like sweets that much. Still, his new life is far from uneventful, thanks … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Detroit Metal City

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Karura

When Soichi Negishi vowed to make it big in the music scene, he’d imagined a peaceful and intellectual career emulating his Swedish pop heroes- but unfortunately, things don’t always go to plan. Playing guitar at street corners is all very … Continue reading →

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Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Karura

Nodame and Chiaki may have been cream of the crop in Japan, but now they’re both moving to Paris, where the standards are higher and mistakes are less easily forgiven. Whilst Nodame must cope with the dual tasks of learning … Continue reading →

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Sorcerer Hunters TV

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Karura

On the Spooner Continent, those who master sorcery find it all too easy to abuse their powers; but luckily for the common people, someone is on their side- the Sorcerer Hunters. Carrot, Tira, Chocolate, Marron and Gateau are warriors dedicated … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Slayers Revolution

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Karura

With the Sword of Light lost during the events of Slayers Try, Lina and Gourry are on the lookout for a new weapon for the hapless swordsman- but as so often seems to happen, trouble gets stirred up along the … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Hidamari Sketch x365

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Karura

Ready to open the book for a few more chapters on life at the Hidamari Apartments? Good, because Yuno, Miyako, Hiro and Sae are back. Find out what happened when Yuno and Miyako first came to live at the apartments, … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Real Drive

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Karura

By the late 21st century, the internet has evolved into something more advanced- the Metal (“Meta Real”), an ocean-like virtual reality filled with the thoughts and emotions of all the people who use it. Awakening into this new reality is … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Kyouran Kazoku Nikki

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Karura

What do a lion, a jellyfish, a homosexual, a cat-eared goddess, a biological weapon and a regular schoolgirl all have in common? At first glance, nothing, but the answer lies in their DNA- all of them are ‘children of Enka’, … Continue reading →

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Angel Sanctuary

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Karura

Setsuna Mudo always knew he was different from other people- after all, you can hardly be said to be normal when you’re tortured by improper feelings for your own sister. What he doesn’t know, however, is that he is also … Continue reading →

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