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Antique Bakery parody episode 1

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Karura

Our main character, Tachibana, has a flashback to when he was a boy. For some reason he was kidnapped by a scary man who insisted he eat strawberry cake. Man: Eat the damn cake! Don’t kids like cake?

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FullMetal Alchemist: the manga

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Karura

Chapters 1-84 As a big named title, there can be few people who are unfamiliar with the animated version of Fullmetal Alchemist- the tale of a world of alchemy where brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric attempted the forbidden act of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: July 22nd

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Karura

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei: the lost chapters 2-H enters the classroom, only to see that the whole place is lit by candles- Sensei is in the shadows. Chiri: Sensei, what’s going on? Chiri switches the light on, causing Sensei to rise … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: July 18th

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Karura

Thanks, I’ll take two. Reviewed this week: Allison and Lillia 13, Antique Bakery 2, Blade of the Immortal 1, Hidamari Sketch x365 2, Itazura na Kiss 14, Koihime Musou 2, Natsume Yuujinchou 2, Persona 13-17, Ryoko’s Case File 1, Someday’s … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Kurenai

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Karura

Shinkurou Kurenai is a high school student with a unique part-time job; under the auspices of his boss, benefactor and mentor Juuzawa Benika, he’ll do anything- no matter how dangerous. And yet administering rough justice to the thugs and lowlifes … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: July 15th

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Karura

Dragons’ Den (UK readers, a new series of the real Dragons’ Den begins next Monday at 9pm on BBC2.) Welcome to our regular feature based on the TV program of the same name, in which anime characters try to market … Continue reading →

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Two years, 1000 posts: an Azure Flame Anniversary

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Karura

In a coincidence that has been several weeks in the planning, Karura has managed to roll two events into one- for not only is the one thousandth post to appear on Azure Flame, but it also marks exactly two years … Continue reading →

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Cooking Mama (DS)

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Karura

Are you ready to take to the virtual kitchen? Pick up your pots and pans, assemble your ingredients and prepare to brave the world of Cooking Mama, where no recipe is too complex and no procedure too daring in the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: July 11th

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Karura

There were times when we all felt that way about Busou Renkin. Reviewed this week: Allison and Lillia 12, Amatsuki 8-9, Amuri in Star Ocean 1, Antique Bakery 1, Aria DVD Special, Chi’s Sweet Home 47-52, Chocolate Underground 4, Hidamari … Continue reading →

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Persona Trinity Soul parody part 4

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Karura

Episode 9 Jun gets worried when Shin reveals that he has a date with someone else. Worse yet, Shin is out to try some secret BI.

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