Author Archives: Karura

Romeo X Juliet parody episode 17

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Karura

Emilia, Conrad and Shakespeare ride towards the summer house. Emilia: Wow, it’s episode seventeen and I’m still getting screen time! I thought I was going to be a one shot character! Shakespeare: Can you shut up for a moment? I … Continue reading →

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Madhouse: God’s own studio or merely human?

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Karura

Wherever anime studios are spoken of, fans can be found singing the praises of Madhouse, claiming how this one studio can turn everything they touch into gold. Naturally, when I hear such things, I have to question them, and so … Continue reading →

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Koutetsu Sangokushi parody episode 10

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Karura

A Wu guard outpost is attacked by an implausible and historically inaccurate laser cannon. More importantly, however, the named Wu characters eat a meal together the next day. Lu Meng: Lord Taishi Ci- Taishi Ci: I told you not to … Continue reading →

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Sunday News Bites: August 12th

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Karura

Hello and welcome to another edition of Sunday News Bites! This week, we’re joined in the news room by Hakuoro from Utawarerumono, here to give us his expert opinion on what it’s like to stay well behind the battle lines … Continue reading →

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Koutetsu Sangokushi parody episode 9

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Karura

Gan Ning wanders the land of Wei, dressed in a hooded cloak. He is stopped by some guards. Guard: You there- that cloak and hood make you look rather suspicious. Gan Ning: Oh, I’m just a generic labourer, and most … Continue reading →

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El Cazador de la Bruja parody episode 18

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Karura

Ellis has done her best to fit in with Nadie’s desire for HARD YURI, even abandoning her own interest in STRAIGHT- but no longer. Nadie’s increasing demands for Pleasure have caused Ellis to once again consider turning STRAIGHT, but how … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: August 10th

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Karura

Reviewed this week: Cazador 18, Darker than Black 18, Higurashi Kai 5, Mononoke 2, Mushi-Uta 5, SaiMono II 17, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei 4, Seirei no Moribito 17 …and in manga: Akagi 4, Aria 21-3, Claymore ES 2, El Cazador 2, … Continue reading →

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Magical Pokan: This is what light entertainment should be about

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Karura

Four princesses from the Netherworld- Liru the werewolf, Pachira the vampire, Aiko the android and Yuuma the witch- have all left their home to come and live in the human world. All they want is to lead (fairly) everyday lives … Continue reading →

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.hack//GU Returner: Karura returns to The World:r2 of parody

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Karura

Who can forget the heady days of 2006, when I took the inferior product that was .hack//Roots and turned it into something rather more amusing- although to my disappointment, Bandai never did contact me about putting my version on their … Continue reading →

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Romeo X Juliet parody episode 16

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Karura

At the Keep, Hermione confronts Mercutio. Hermione: I somehow magically heard that there was an accident in the mines! Do you think Romeo survived? Mercutio: Unfortunately, he did, which puts paid to my plans of becoming the main character. Hermione: … Continue reading →

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