Author Archives: Karura

Sunday News Bites: January 13th

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Karura

Hello and welcome to the first Sunday News Bites of 2008! After its long hiatus, this was a feature I was reluctant to revive- unlike the Tuesday Rumble and Weekly Round-Up, it just didn’t seem as much of a part … Continue reading →

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Vampire Princess Miyu TV

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Karura

In the shadows of society lives the one named Miyu- a vampire girl fated to be the Guardian, the one who must hunt down stray demons known as Shinma and seal them away- no matter how benign they might be … Continue reading →

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Mega Round-Up: January 11th

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Karura

Fellow anime fans, heed my words- never, ever let a massive backlog build up, for it will crush your very soul. Sadly, there is still much I have to catch up on, but in the meantime enjoy my coverage of … Continue reading →

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Negima! volumes 1-13

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Karura

After graduating from magic academy, ten-year-old Welsh wizard Negi Springfield dreams of following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a Magister Magi. The last thing he was expecting was to be sent to Japan to become a teacher in an … Continue reading →

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Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Karura

Felt and Viese Blanchimont are orphans and childhood friends living on the airborne continent of Eden. Whilst Viese studies to become an alchemist, Felt is more concerned with honing his swordsmanship- a seemingly pointless endeavour given that Eden is a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: January 8th

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Karura

Extracts from the book of HARD GAY: Koutetsu Sangokushi Part II: Shu Liu Bei: A youthful lover, effeminate to the point that no one really knows his (or her) true gender. Despite his lack of experience, his uncertain sexuality should … Continue reading →

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Tekkonkinkreet

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Karura

Despite its name, Treasure Town is infamous not for being a place you would actually want to visit, but for being a hotbed of gang wars and yakuza activity. In amongst all this chaos, two young boys- canny streetwise Black … Continue reading →

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Disgaea: you played the game, endured the anime- now try the manga

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Karura

As a game, Disgaea and its sequel were great fun, but the less said about that awful anime adaptation, the better. With that in mind, I didn’t have a great deal of interest in the series’ manga incarnation, but given … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Karura

When a strange incident leaves 17-year-old Makoto Konno with the ability to ‘leap’ backwards through time, she does exactly what most people would do- uses her ability for her own personal gain. Nonetheless, as fun as it is to avoid … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Oh! Edo Rocket

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Karura

Tamaya Seikichi is a fireworks maker who dreams of making fireworks that the world has never seen- the only problem is that he lives in 1840s Edo, where such luxuries have been banned. Nonetheless, Seikichi is determined to pursue his … Continue reading →

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