Monthly Archives: November 2006

Magical Loli Lolical Nanoha

Posted on 2006/11/15 by Zyl

Among the varied impetus for picking up this series were to build up background knowledge for the coming of StrikerS, Stripey’s constant nagging and the possibility of yuri. As far as I can tell, this series about the adventures of … Continue reading →

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Pani Poni Dash! 22

Posted on 2006/11/14 by Zyl

Not a favourite episode of mine despite the delightful pixie game mode. TV crew comes to the school to interview the teacher and students. Everyone is eager for their 15 minutes of fame but something always goes wrong. 1-C thinks … Continue reading →

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On the consideration of the similarities and dissimilarities between the Malus and Citrus genera

Posted on 2006/11/13 by Zyl

Cory of Renegade Anime Blog poses the interesting question of whether anime blog aggregators operating on ‘closed garden’ (blogsuki) versus ‘open acceptance’ (animenano) principles result in less episode summary/reviews and more editorial posts being showcased. Based on the data presented, … Continue reading →

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Smoked Gretel (hnKd 9/2006)

Posted on 2006/11/12 by Zyl

Reference posts: here, here, here and here. And, of course, the inspiration against which I’ve perpetrated this terrible injustice and travesty. orz

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Kashimashi 13

Posted on 2006/11/11 by Zyl

Had been pretty disillusioned by the ambiguity where the series has left off but had been consoling myself by comparing it to the source material’s relative deterioration. Nonetheless, strong coherent endings are an important criteria in my overall enjoyment of … Continue reading →

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Black Lagoon 18

Posted on 2006/11/07 by Zyl

Revy, Eda, Rock and Jane manage to hold out long enough to be evacuated but some of their enemies manage to jump abroad. With some fancy manoeuvres, the raiders are repelled. Benny’s l33t h4xx0r1ng wins him t3h ch1xx0r as he … Continue reading →

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The Male Harem Lead as the Key Variable

Posted on 2006/11/05 by Zyl

Note on the poster: ▼ Show If you’ve seen Azumanga Ep 4, this is the scene just after Tomo’s question to Kimura about why he became a teacher; Kimura immediately shrieks in reply: "Cuz I like high school girls and … Continue reading →

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