Author Archives: Karura

Blue Dragon: Ral Ω Grad

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Karura

In a world where humans live in fear of being possessed by the demonic beings known as Shadows, one boy has been locked in darkness all his life. As the host of the Blue Dragon Grad, fifteen year old Ral … Continue reading →

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Gatekeepers & Gatekeepers 21

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Karura

The original series They are anywhere and everywhere- mysterious invaders who blend in with society right up until the point where they turn violent and launch attacks on unsuspecting humanity. The only line of defence against them is AEGIS, an … Continue reading →

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Naisho no Tsubomi

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Karura

Growing up is something we all have to face eventually, and for elementary school student Tsubomi, the time to start the transition from childhood to adulthood has arrived. With a younger sibling on the way, her first period and the … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Kaiba

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Karura

In a future where memories can be downloaded, erased and traded, society as we know it has changed. Whilst the rich manipulate their memories and switch bodies as they please, the discontented poor can only look up and dream of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: September 30th

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Karura

How I became ‘perverted’ Maintaining a reputation can be difficult sometimes- one minute you’ve convinced everyone you’re as sweet and innocent as they come, the next you’ve gained a reputation for being a bit of a pervert. The latter isn’t … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Amatsuki

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Karura

When Tokidoki Rikugou fails his high school history class, he has to make up for it by attending a virtual reality tour of Edo- the last resort for drumming information into young minds. Unfortunately, what started off as a simple … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Persona Trinity Soul

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Karura

When Shin and Jun Kanzato return to their hometown to live with their elder brother Ryou, his cool welcome soon becomes the least of their worries after a series of strange events. As the mysteries continue to mount up, Shin … Continue reading →

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Autumn 2008 preview: clearing out the mediocrity to make room for…more mediocrity?

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Karura

I must admit that around half of the series I’m watching at the moment are rather forgettable- if I’d know in advance how poor they would be, I would never have even started them in the first place. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: September 20th

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Karura

How embarrassing for him. Real life keeps interfering with catch-up! How dare it? Reviewed this week: Allison and Lillia 16, Amuri in Star Ocean 2, Chocolate Underground 8, Detroit Metal City 4, Gunslinger Girl –Il Teatrino 9, Itazura na Kiss … Continue reading →

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Antique Bakery parody episode 8

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Karura

The episode begins in the home of a female writer as she types up a story; for comedy’s sake, we shall pretend she is a food critic. (Woman: The meal was absolutely awful. The potatoes were undercooked; I’ve cracked my … Continue reading →

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