Author Archives: Karura

Busou Renkin 25: A world of generics

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Karura

Last time on Busou Renkin, we saw Kazuki and Victor blast off to the moon for a final showdown. In this episode, you, the viewer, get to choose what happens next: 1) An Amazingly Over the Top Super Moon Battle, … Continue reading →

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Akagi: Extreme Mahjong Action

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Karura

It is the middle of the twentieth century, and among the yakuza, high stakes Mahjong is a popular pastime. Skilled players abound, but even they are no match for what is to come- a young man named Akagi Shigeru. With … Continue reading →

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Shounen Onmyouji parody episode 14

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Karura

A generic is patrolling at night when the onryou appears before him. Onryou: Take me to your leader! Generic: Please don’t hurt me, I’m just a generic guard! If you want to talk to a named character, try Fujiwara-no-Yukinari! The … Continue reading →

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Liked Emma? Try Shirley

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Karura

Cranry Bennett is that most unusual of specimens- a twenty-eight year old woman living in Victorian England who is not only unmarried, but even runs her own café! Even as those around her urge to find a husband, Cranry remains … Continue reading →

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Shounen Onmyouji parody episode 13

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Karura

A mysterious hooded woman summons an onryou/demon of hatred. Woman: The Kyuuki arc is finally over, and that means the time has come for a new villain to emerge! Onryou: Anger and hatred! The next morning, Masahiro is awoken by … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: March 27th

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Karura

Spoiler Alert: This week it’s Gankutsuou and Good Witch. There’s something to be said for cheat saving using an emulator, and that is that it makes games a lot easier for lazy people like me. With it, the Cave of … Continue reading →

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Le Chevalier d’Eon parody episode 17

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Karura

Dashwood talks to his underlings at Medmenham Abbey. Dashwood: Gwakaka, soon Robespierre will be here, and then battle will commence! Robespierre, Giuseppe and Lorenza ride to the abbey in a carriage. Robespierre: Whilst we’re here, would you mind giving me … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Red Garden

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Karura

Claire, Rose, Rachel and Kate may attend the same school on New York’s Roosevelt Island, but apart from sharing a friendship with a recently deceased girl named Lise, they are all very different people. Nonetheless, this unlikely quartet is thrown … Continue reading →

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Saiunkoku Monogatari 36

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Karura

With Shunki by his side, Kokujun has vowed to go STRAIGHT from now on, but Eiki and Shou Taishi are far from convinced. Can Kokujun really put his HARD GAY past behind him, or is it a hopeless endeavour? Ensei … Continue reading →

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Harvest Moon Anton’s Diary: Year 2 Summer Part I

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Karura

Day 1 The hot summer days are finally here, and with them, my enthusiasm for working in the fields has returned. Whilst everyone else attended the Opening Day festival, I once again chose to skip it in favour of getting … Continue reading →

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