Author Archives: Karura

Chevalier Alternative 23 part II

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Karura

“Damn, I can’t read the rest of the instructions- I guess that’s the end of that.” Back in the present, Robespierre invites Robin to his hotel room and has him slip into something more comfortable.

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Someday’s Dreamers: Spellbound 1

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Karura

Nami Matsuo is a magic user, but it’s never been something that she’s been any good at. Her failed attempts at spells have caused her a few problems with both classmates and family over the years, and the last thing … Continue reading →

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Chevalier Alternative 23 part I

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Karura

Whilst Louis’ desperation for partners leads him to scrape the bottom of the barrel, Robin also finds himself inadvertently sleeping with the less than impressive Broglie. Desperate to erase what he has done, Robin decides to accept an offer from … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: March 2nd

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Karura

Sometimes fate can be cruel. For example, I recently spent over £60 on single DVDs of Scrapped Princess, and now a cheap boxset has appeared for around a third of that price. I even looked for a boxset before settling … Continue reading →

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Busou Renkin 21: Man vs. Submarine

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Karura

As the series draws closer to its conclusion, our heroes and their opponents decide to try strange new combinations of partners in the bedroom. Whilst Kazuki and Bravo both decide to sample Hiwatari’s unique form of RAGING HARD-ON, Victor realises … Continue reading →

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Oniisama E: Taking HARD YURI angst to a whole new level

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Karura

Thanks to the likes of Fruits Basket and Red Garden, I’m hardly a stranger to angst-drenched series, but there was one I had never laid my hands on- Oniisama E (aka Brother, Dear Brother). Created by the mangaka who brought … Continue reading →

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Chevalier Alternative 22 Part II

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Karura

“So this book contains the secrets of BI? I always thought it was just a book of HARD GAY.” “Yes, I can only teach you about BI if you have the skill to open it.”

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Revisiting School Rumble: this time in manga form

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Karura

Some months ago, I reviewed the second season of School Rumble, and the verdict was not a positive one- much as I may have loved the series in its first season, these new episodes just failed to shine. Nonetheless, unwilling … Continue reading →

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Chevalier Alternative 22 part I

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Karura

With Teillagory gone, everyone’s choice of partners is reduced, and that means it is time to take drastic measures. Whilst d’Eon convinces Robin to convert to BI, Louis is forced to resort to his emergency choice- Broglie. Meanwhile, Marie is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: February 27th

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Karura

Spoiler Alert: Shameless Utawarerumono spoilers infect this week’s instalment. So there I was the other night, sitting down to watch a rented anime DVD- when I opened the case and found ‘A Complete Mind, Body and Soul Workout’ instead. I … Continue reading →

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