Tag Archives: light entertainment

Lost Universe: sci-fi fun from the creators of Slayers

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Karura

In a world of spaceships, Galactic Guardians and Lost Technology, Millie Nocturne is a woman with one goal- to become number one in the universe at everything she tries. In the midst of her adventures, however, she runs into two … Continue reading →

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Inukami: Perverts, Dog Girls and why I quite enjoyed the series in spite of it all

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Karura

Kawahira Keita isn’t your average high school student- he also happens to be an inukami tsukai, skilled in offensive spells and contracted with the inukami Youko, a supernatural dog-girl with more than few special abilities of her own. And unsurprisingly, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Magical Pokan: This is what light entertainment should be about

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Karura

Four princesses from the Netherworld- Liru the werewolf, Pachira the vampire, Aiko the android and Yuuma the witch- have all left their home to come and live in the human world. All they want is to lead (fairly) everyday lives … Continue reading →

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Divergence Eve: More than just bouncing breasts

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Karura

In the far flung reaches of space exists Watcher’s Nest, a space station built around the mysterious Quantum Core. The site of many dark and dangerous secrets and first line of defence against the alien Ghouls, Watcher’s Nest is under … Continue reading →

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Stratos 4 OVA and Advance: Well, at least it was better than the TV series

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Karura

Those who recall my Stratos 4 TV review will know that I was none too impressed by the series; aside from the presence of fat cat the Admiral, I had few positive things to say to it. Nonetheless, with the … Continue reading →

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Futakoi

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Karura

From top left: the childhood friends; the rich girls; the lolis; the lead; the shy meganekko; the tsundere and the sick girl; the older women. When Futami Nozomu returns to his childhood hometown in order to attend high school, he … Continue reading →

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Stratos 4: Is it wrong to watch a series just because it has a fat cat in it?

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Karura

Talk to the paw. Mikaze Hanjyou is a trainee pilot for the Meteor Sweepers- part of the ground-based defence line for inbound comets set to impact with the surface of the Earth. At first, it isn’t a job that she … Continue reading →

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Burn Up Excess

Posted on September 23, 2006 by Karura

When it comes to money, police officer Rio Kinezono is little more than hopeless- with her love of expensive clothes, living within her means is an unlikely goal. Fortunately, whenever Rio needs some extra cash, she can turn to her … Continue reading →

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