Category Archives: OVA and movie

Final Thoughts: Mnemosyne

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Karura

Shed by the legendary tree Yggdrasil, the mysterious Fruits of Time are both a blessing and a curse, granting immortality to women, but condemning men to a fatal, bloodthirsty hunger. Rin Asogi is one such immortal, and as the ages … Continue reading →

Posted in OVA and movie | Tagged | Comments Off on Final Thoughts: Mnemosyne

Tales of Earthsea (Gedo Senki)

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Karura

When a strange impulse compels Prince Arren to kill his father, he finds himself fleeing for his life, unable to trust even himself. Through a chance meeting with the wizard Ged, however, Arren finds himself drawn into a whole new … Continue reading →

Posted in OVA and movie | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in OVA and movie | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in OVA and movie | 5 Comments

Gestalt: an OVA from the creator of Loveless

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Karura

According to legend, many years ago, a powerful god named Gestalt was banished to Earth and sealed in an island known only as ‘G’. Determined to find the truth behind these rumours, priest Father Olivier decides to leave his order … Continue reading →

Posted in OVA and movie | Tagged | Comments Off on Gestalt: an OVA from the creator of Loveless

Final Thoughts: Maria-sama ga Miteru OVA

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Karura

“…just which screencap you can be bothered to upload.” After two seasons and twenty-six episodes of flower petals, HARD YURI and angst, the infamous Maria-sama ga Miteru decided to take a rest from TV series format and adapt the next … Continue reading →

Posted in Maria-sama ga Miteru, OVA and movie | Tagged | 3 Comments

The Star of Cottonland

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Karura

After being abandoned by her owners one rainy night, “Chibi-Neko” the kitten is saved from an untimely end when a student named Tokio picks her up and takes her home. Despite the fact that his mother is allergic to cats, … Continue reading →

Posted in OVA and movie | Tagged | Comments Off on The Star of Cottonland

Hotori- Tada Saiwai wo Koinegau

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Karura

At the Personality Plant, Professor Shimizu is in charge of implanting the robot named Suzu with the memories and personality of a deceased boy named Ogura Ryou, all so that his parents can have a replacement for their lost son. … Continue reading →

Posted in OVA and movie | 3 Comments

Final Thoughts: Ichigo Mashimaro OVA and manga

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Karura

OVA: Three more episodes of Nobue and co. Post TV-series OVAs tend to come in two forms- either they pick up where their predecessor left off and fit quite naturally into the franchise, or they cover a new and generally … Continue reading →

Posted in Manga, OVA and movie | Tagged | 2 Comments

Le Portrait de Petite Cossette: Anime and Manga

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Karura

The OVA: Confusing Yet Compelling When a Venetian glass arrives at the antiques shop where he works, art student Eiri Kurahashi begins taking an almost abnormal interest in it- for when he stares inside, he can see the spirit of … Continue reading →

Posted in Manga, OVA and movie | 3 Comments