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Weekly Round-Up: June 1st

Is it me, or is it the ‘first wave’ of most anticipated series that you plan to watch in any given season usually the ones that disappoint most, whilst the overlooked ones that hardly anyone blogs about end up being … Continue reading →

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Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto parody episode 7

Soutetsu smashes some pots. (Soutetsu: Those damn pots, I hate them so much!) After some reference to historical events, we return to the troupe. Shiranui: Damn that pistol guy- I was going to have HARD GAY with those enemies! Zagashira: … Continue reading →

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Mai-Otome Remix: The ‘True’ Otome Part I

Foreword This is not Mai-Otome as you saw it onscreen (and for that you must be thankful); this is Mai-Otome as it should have been, and hence much has been liberally changed whilst retaining the essence of the original. OTOME … Continue reading →

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Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto parody episode 6

Nakaiya holds a meeting with Glover and Kanna. Nakaiya: Now, I hope you don’t mind if we all sip wine- as a Fei Wong class villain there are certain mannerisms I must adopt, such as periodically saying gwakaka. Anyway, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Production I.G.: From the highs of Chevalier to the lows of xxxHOLiC

I’ve looked at past and present subsidiaries Bee Train and Xebec, but what has Production I.G. themselves brought to the anime scene? The number of series they have brought us may be relatively limited, but from the technological future of … Continue reading →

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Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto parody episode 5

Nakaiya summons the next three Akki Rasetsu, who perform standard introductory poses. Nakaiya: Gwakaka, the three of you are here to become the latest adversaries of the week! First, though, you must level up a little, and since there’s no … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: May 29th

It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s time to get ready to rumble! Further Extracts from the Book of HARD GAY: Who to sleep with in Iroha world Akidzuki: a master of the Sword, Akidzuki is a staunch supporter of classic … Continue reading →

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Koutetsu Sangokushi parody episode 7

Zhuge Liang talks to Lu Su. Lu Su: Did you take me to your special place to give me HARD GAY? Zhuge Liang: Hmm, perhaps. Lu Su: If you ask me, you still seem distracted by your pupil. If I … Continue reading →

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Mai-Otome Zwei 3: Less nipples, more fat cats, please

I have to admit that I have been terribly wrong about Mai-Otome. How could I, holder of a degree in physics, possibly understand its depth and complexity as well as the random grammatically challenged flamers who came to my blog … Continue reading →

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El Cazador de la Bruja parody episode 8

Whilst LA is prepared for re-education in the delights of HARD GAY, a one-shot character named Sanchez becomes so impressed by Ellis’ BI that he decides to take her home to service the head of his mafia family! Will Nadie … Continue reading →

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