Blue Dragon: Ral Ω Grad

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Karura

In a world where humans live in fear of being possessed by the demonic beings known as Shadows, one boy has been locked in darkness all his life. As the host of the Blue Dragon Grad, fifteen year old Ral has been shut away to prevent the powerful demon from ever manifesting, but now that a new force of deadly Shadows threatens his country, he is let out into the light for the first time. Motivated by respect for his teacher and desire to feel women’s boobs, Ral sets off on a journey to save humanity from Queen Bira and her Shadow army. Continue reading →

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Gatekeepers & Gatekeepers 21

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Karura

The original series

They are anywhere and everywhere- mysterious invaders who blend in with society right up until the point where they turn violent and launch attacks on unsuspecting humanity. The only line of defence against them is AEGIS, an organisation dedicated to locating and sending out “Gatekeepers”, people with special powers who can combat the invaders. After discovering his ‘Gate of Wind’ ability, high school student Ukiya Shun joins the Gatekeepers alongside childhood friend Ikusawa Ruriko, where he is tasked with defeating the invaders whilst searching for new additions to the team. Continue reading →

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Naisho no Tsubomi

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Karura

Growing up is something we all have to face eventually, and for elementary school student Tsubomi, the time to start the transition from childhood to adulthood has arrived. With a younger sibling on the way, her first period and the realisation that boys can be more than just friends, Tsubomi has a lot to deal with- but luckily a mysterious new student at her school is always there to offer support and advice through these important times. Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Kaiba

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Karura

In a future where memories can be downloaded, erased and traded, society as we know it has changed. Whilst the rich manipulate their memories and switch bodies as they please, the discontented poor can only look up and dream of such extravagance as they make do with what they have. Into this world awakens a man with no memories and a mysterious hole in his chest, a man who is given the name ‘Warp’ and sent on a journey through space. As he travels from planet to planet, Warp meets many people and sees many strange things, but nothing can compare to the truths that will be uncovered as his past is slowly revealed. Continue reading →

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Tuesday Rumble: September 30th

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Karura

How I became ‘perverted’

Maintaining a reputation can be difficult sometimes- one minute you’ve convinced everyone you’re as sweet and innocent as they come, the next you’ve gained a reputation for being a bit of a pervert. The latter isn’t true, of course, but how could such a misunderstanding have come about? Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Amatsuki

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Karura

When Tokidoki Rikugou fails his high school history class, he has to make up for it by attending a virtual reality tour of Edo- the last resort for drumming information into young minds. Unfortunately, what started off as a simple make-up class turns into something more sinister when Tokidoki is pulled into what appears to be the real Edo- albeit one where magic and the supernatural are a way of life. Can Tokidoki adjust to this new life- and will he ever find a way home? Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Persona Trinity Soul

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Karura

When Shin and Jun Kanzato return to their hometown to live with their elder brother Ryou, his cool welcome soon becomes the least of their worries after a series of strange events. As the mysteries continue to mount up, Shin and his brother are drawn into a world of psychic powers and powerful alter egos known as Personas, but amidst the increasing danger can they still enjoy the semblance of a normal high school life? Continue reading →

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Autumn 2008 preview: clearing out the mediocrity to make room for…more mediocrity?

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Karura

I must admit that around half of the series I’m watching at the moment are rather forgettable- if I’d know in advance how poor they would be, I would never have even started them in the first place. Of course, once you make headway into a series, it becomes very difficult to drop it, but in a few weeks’ time I should be released from the chaff in time to sample the best (and most likely the worst) of the autumn season. Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: September 20th

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Karura

How embarrassing for him.

Real life keeps interfering with catch-up! How dare it?

Reviewed this week: Allison and Lillia 16, Amuri in Star Ocean 2, Chocolate Underground 8, Detroit Metal City 4, Gunslinger Girl –Il Teatrino 9, Itazura na Kiss 22-3, Koihime Musou 10, Kyouran Kazoku Nikki 19, Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu 10, Ryoko’s Case File 10, Slayers Revolution 10-11, Soul Eater 23, Wagaya no Oinari-sama 18, World Destruction 11

…and in manga: Doujin Work 23-5, FMA 87 Continue reading →

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Antique Bakery parody episode 8

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Karura

The episode begins in the home of a female writer as she types up a story; for comedy’s sake, we shall pretend she is a food critic.

(Woman: The meal was absolutely awful. The potatoes were undercooked; I’ve cracked my teeth on softer rocks! And as for the dessert, well, to even call such a lacklustre and watery mixture a dessert is an insult to chefs everywhere.)

Her daughter comes in.

Daughter: Mum, I’m hungry.

Woman: Then go and eat something! Don’t bother me with such trivialities! You know where the fridge, supermarket and ATM machine are, don’t you? Continue reading →

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