Karura is actually away this weekend, but through the magic of timed posts, she is talking to you from across time and space!
Reviewed this week: Ano Natsu 8, Another 8, Aquarion 9, Black Rock Shooter 4, Last Exile 17, Persona 4 20, Mouretsu 8, Natsume Yuujinchou Shi 9, Nisemonogatari 8, Persona 4 20, Symphogear 8 Continue reading
I don’t want anyone here to think I’m not writing about Poyopoyo because I don’t love it. I’m not writing about it because if I did, every week would contain a chapter of fangirlish drooling over how much I love it. Seriously, this show really cheers me up.
Reviewed this week: Ano Natsu de Matteru 7, Another 7, Aquarion EVOL 8, Black Rock Shooter 3, Hunter X Hunter 20, Last Exile, Mouretsu Pirates 6-7, Natsume Yuujinchou Shi 8, Nisemonogatari 7 Continue reading
When the old man died, Seto found himself alone in a world where humanity had all but ceased to exist. Following the advice of the letter the old man left behind, Seto heads for what was once known as Tokyo Tower. Along the way he will encounter ghosts, cats and a mysterious white-haired girl who might just be the only other human left alive. Can he catch up to her and discover the truth behind the end of civilisation? Continue reading
Getting closer to the Friday ‘deadline’ every week!
This week, Karura lets real life take over from anime when she attends a rare social event. She also attempts to do some PhD work but takes forever to write a simple program.
Reviewed this week: Ano Natsu de Matteru 6, Another 6, Aquarion Evol 7, Black Rock Shooter 2, Hunter X Hunter 19, Last Exile Ginyoku no Fam 15.5,Mirai Nikki 18, Natsume Yuujinchou Shi 7, Nisemonogatari 6, Persona 4 17-19, Symphogear 6-7 Continue reading
“By the power of Grayskull…I have the power!”
I know I have no time and it’s a bad idea to add extra duties, but I must write about anime once again. Thus, until I die of overwork, I shall endeavour to put out a Weekly Round-Up as I once did, though not for manga at the moment as I have far too much of that to read.
Note: normally these will come out on a Friday and thus not be quite so out of date. This weekend, however, I was away doing real life things (it happens!).
We begin in the middle of a raging fire at a shrine for reasons which will later become apparent. An obviously evil man stands and watches as a generic tries to protect a woman.
Generic: Persona! Saki Mitama! No wait, Kusi Mitama! Oh, what’s the use, I’ll be dead by the opening credits!
The credits run, and now our story can truly begin. Out hero, Saizou is lying motionless in a forest.
(Saizou: Ah, this is so relaxing – and it saves on the animation budget too!)
Unfortunately, he is soon disturbed when a woman, Isanami, looking rather the worse for wear, falls into his arms.
(Saizou: Oh god, don’t tell me I have to touch a woman this early on! This will surely doom my quest for MEN!)
Saizou: I don’t suppose there are any men after you, are there?
Isanami: Yes!
Saizou: In that case, I’m off to find them. Nice knowing you.
Isanami: You can’t leave me here! I’m in the opening credits!
Suddenly, a bunch of masked men emerge from the trees, intent on attacking the hero.
Saizou: Your knives are far too small to satisfy me, generics! Buster Sword!
The generic enemies are swiftly KO’ed.
Isanami: Those guys are dangerous! You should probably protect me.
Saizou: Whatever for? I’m on a quest for MEN!
Isanami: Yes, but if you come with me, there might be plot progression, and then surely some bishies will appear!
Saizou: Hmm, you do have a point…let’s go.
They stop off to eat some soba noodles.
Isanami: Well, thanks for saving me. It’s so nice to have a man in my life.
Saizou: Now don’t go getting the wrong idea.
They continue onwards, until Ueda Castle is in sight.
Saizou: Look, I really have to dump you as soon as possible so I can get on with finding some MEN.
Isanami: B-but, plot progression!
A group of ninjas, led by slightly bishie Sasuke, appears.
Sasuke: Did I hear someone say he wanted a man?
Saizou: Only if they can satisfy my Buster Sword! You hardly look up to the task!
They briefly have Blade.
Saizou: This is pathetic!
Sasuke: Think again! Take this- Magical Leaf Attack!
Saizou: No, not the leaves! They mess up my hair!
Saizou drops to the ground. Sasuke goes in with his blade, only to attack useless WOOD.
Saizou: Even that WOOD is too good for you!
The Blade continues, until Isanami gets fed up.
Isanami: That’s enough! We’re halfway through the episode- the plot must progress!
Saizou and Isanami are taken to Ueda Castle to meet its commander, Sanada Yukimura.
Sanada: Late night visitors – that can only mean one thing…wait, who brought a woman in here?
Isanami: Sir, you must help me! My shrine was burned down and all the generic priests killed! I only managed to escape by virtue of being a main character.
Sanada: Well so what? Is there any reason I should care?
After promising they can stay for one night, Sanada leaves. Isanami breaks down in tears.
Isanami: This isn’t how the laws of narrative work! He’s supposed to help me!
Saizou has no choice but to comfort her.
(Saizou: Why me?)
Saizou leaves the castle that night, and Isanami follows.
Saizou: Go away! How many times do I have to tell you I’m looking for MEN?
Suddenly, the pair find themselves trapped in chains.
Saizou: A bondage attack!?
Men with swords attack, but are held off by Sanada and Sasuke.
Saizou: You used me as bait!? But I’m the main chracter!
Sanada: Then prove it! Show me how good you are with your Sword!
Saizou: Oh, all right then! Implausible Feet Blades!
Saizou frees himself using blades that spring from his feet. He draws his Sword.
Saizou: Buster Sword!
The latest wave of generic enemies is swiftly dispatched.
Isanami: Why? Why do I have to be surrounded by all this HARD GAY! Otome transformation!
The GEM on Isanami’s headband turns black, and she creates a void that destroys all the generics surrounding her.
Sanada: Interesting. By the way, I was lying earlier – I’d love to help you and get in on the plot.
Saizou: Fine with me. I’ll be on my way then.
Isanami: Oh no you don’t! We are going to star together in this anime whether you like it or not!
Back at the castle, Sanada talks to his subordinate, Rokurou.
Sanada: Plot developments are afoot, and I must be a part of them. These hands are no longer enough to satisfy my Zhuge Liang. My raging appetites will be satiated with no fewer than ten men!
Saizou is eavesdropping on the conversation.
(Saizou: He’s gathering men? This is perfect!)
TO BE CONTINUED…
Greetings all,
I still don’t have my PhD, I’ve started a new job and just moved house…but I felt a sudden desire to review video games and so I’m bringing the blog back. I’ll be focussing more on games than anime this time around, because anime reviewing becoming a chore was one of the reasons I let this place go. Post on Fragile Dreams coming soon.
When I started my PhD three years ago, I ended up with a lot less time and energy for blogging. Nor could I spend hours each week keeping abreast of the latest anime and manga, reading and commenting on blogs, and generally staying in the loop. Real life had called, and contrary to form, I had to answer. Continue reading
With his parents away for a year, the protagonist transfers to the sleepy town of Inaba for his sophomore year in high school. But what should be a quiet life with his uncle Dojima and young cousin Nanako quickly takes a more sinister turn when the town is rocked by a series of murders. Could the murders be linked to the mysterious Midnight Channel, a link to a dark world within the television? In order to unravel the mystery, the protagonist and his friends must explore this TV world and unlock the power of their inner selves- the Persona.
Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Persona 4 once again sees you playing a year in the life of a high school student who must juggle not only school work and a social life, but also regular trips to a world crawling with monsters. With some refinement and reworking of the Persona 3 formula, Persona 4 manages to essentially duplicate the success of the previous game, whilst also managing to establish its own unique style. Continue reading
Alph, his brother Theo and their friends are wards of the Luminous Church, trained to protect the light and condemn the dark. The Church’s greatest foes are the Witches, but when Alph discovers that their new maid, Lucia, is a Witch, he is forced to re-evaluate his opinions of them. With the fate of the entire world hanging in the balance, Alph must choose carefully between the doctrine he has always been taught and the true motives of the Witches. Continue reading
