Tag Archives: Ouran

Sixty Anime You Might Not Have Seen, But Probably Should: Part II

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Karura

Welcome back to the lengthiest and most pointless project undertaken by this blog, now in its second and final part. First, a couple of disclaimers- I understand that Twelve Kingdoms is very good, but until my DVD boxsets arrive, I … Continue reading →

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Sunday News Bites: July 22nd

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Karura

Welcome to another edition of Sunday News Bites! This week we are joined in the news room by Laharl of Disgaea, specifically here to comment on our first story. Disgaea 3…for PS3 First it was Laharl, then Adell- but now … Continue reading →

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Studio BONES: does creating some of my favourites make up for the existence of Jyu-Oh-Sei?

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Karura

Founded by former Sunrise members who had sworn off the dango, Studio BONES will celebrate its ninth anniversary this year, but in that time, what has it brought us? A quick glance at the studio’s catalogue certainly reveals some strong … Continue reading →

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Annual Round-Up: 2006

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Karura

I can now exclusively reveal that the reason my blog is so HARD GAY is because I have Lui chained up in my basement. As the days became depressingly short and winter tightened its grip upon the land, I had … Continue reading →

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Can anime surpass its source material? Part One: manga-based series

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Karura

Regular readers of this blog will be aware that I have a habit of unfavourably comparing anime series to the original manga- it’s not something I do to be provocative or controversial, merely a statement of my opinion. As my … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Ouran High School Host Club

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Karura

For the idle rich attending the exclusive Ouran High School, the resident Host Club offers the ideal way for beautiful ladies to while away the hours being charmed by handsome men. It certainly sounds like the last thing less well-off … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: October 6th

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Karura

Last night, I suddenly thought it would be a great idea to create a secondary blog for non anime and manga-related material, completely ignoring the fact that a) I may not even have the time or stamina to maintain it … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: September 29th

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Karura

The new season is almost upon us, and yet here I am, having failed to put together any kind of autumn (or, if you prefer, fall) preview whatsoever- and nor am I intending to. Aside from the fact that many … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: September 22nd

Posted on September 22, 2006 by Karura

Another week, another round-up, another persistent feeling that I really am following more series than the handful I seem to be covering. This week seems to be an oddly unbalanced one, featuring a select handful of gems amongst a desert … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round-Up: September 15th

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Karura

I meant to watch the Keroro Gunso movie in time for this round-up, I really did, but unfortunately I have this mental block about watching anything longer than about 35 minutes. Yes, I could easily watch several 25 minute episodes … Continue reading →

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