Another recap episode. No new Lunamaria scenes. Bleah. The only new stuff like changes to the OP, the ED Zaku! Zaku!! campaign and GSD 42 preview has already been covered and screencapped, with his usual verve and efficiency, by Omni.
I will just conveniently use the structure of this episode to discuss some concepts in international relations theory which GSD brings out quite well. There is nothing original about this, of course. In my undergrad days, there was a conference on the influence and uses of popular culture in international relations theorising and one of my profs’ papers was on how technology can radically change political norms, imagined through the sci-fi novels of Iain M. Banks. I would love to be able to do something like that with anime one day and am hopeful that Prof Matt Thorn will continue to pave the way.
Continue reading ‘Gundam SEED Destiny 41′
A new banner! Made using some gorgeous Lunamaria fanart by Kabitzin of Sea Slugs! who has kindly given permission for me to use it. Edit: Thanks, moyism, for the new and improved version! =)
Previous banners were made using doujin scans from moyism (GSD 28 and Lunamaria Hawke Corner).
And the first banner was made using the image from Puchi Studio Stage 2.
Just a note this episode to record the minor yuri occurence, Mako asks Junichi to be her boyfriend so as to fend off a really aggressive junior. Who is a girl. I just had to laugh when Junichi replied: “Just go out with her! Only girls will ask you out anyway. It could your once-in-a-lifetime chance at happiness!” Ordinarily it would be extremely hurtful but it was clear he didn’t mean it as he also said that she should get a real bf instead. And actually Mako’s admirer has been admiring her since DC 10! (Above screencap.)
Continue reading ‘Da Capo 12′
Decided to give this series a try despite the lolilicious style of art due to the positive buzz from the yuri and family friend kawaii blog communities. And enjoyed it much to my surprise. The main characters are really young so the art style is actually appropriate. The soft slightly off-focus pastely background scenes with plenty of real life detail was also pleasantly different.
Continue reading ‘Ichigo mashimaro 01-02′
Image via moyism. Now I want one too, dammit! =P
You don’t know me but I am a fanboy of yours. (Please don’t be scared.) I am writing to you because it’s been pretty tough lately. You gave us many good moments kicking butt in a mobile suit, chasing / stalking Athrun, being cutely jealous, that pink miniskirt, civvie street clothes, those bandages, those black panties with a little bow and a shower scene.
Continue reading ‘Dear Lunamaria,’
