Monthly Archives: May 2007

Lucky Star 6

I’d normally wait for the subs but am so excited with this episode that I just had to write something up based on the raws and reading jaalin’s post and mewmew’s comments. I really loved how the episode is taking … Continue reading

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GITS 1.5 Human-Error Processor : Issue 1-4

How many times can one tell the same story? Or to re-use the same motifs, albeit in different iterations? The 1.5 locates this series after the original manga from which the first GITS movie drew on for the puppet master … Continue reading

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Lucky Star 5

Yes way it’s just as, if not more, entertaining when two girls do it, Kona-chan. Especially if it’s you and Kagami. Thankfully it seems that the change in director hasn’t changed the things which I enjoy about this series – … Continue reading

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Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS 6

More training for the newbies. LTC Yagami requests help from MAJ Nakajima. Bad guy has left his name in the gadgets and the OP loli appears. Not much action but I was perfectly happy because of more Nanoha x Fate … Continue reading

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GITS:SAC OST 1 and 2 getto daze!

I don’t normally pay attention to the background music in anime but there are just some tracks that become indelibly associated with key scenes. When I hear Salva Nos (Yuki Kajiura: Noir), I always think to myself that Kirika is … Continue reading

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Animedia No.316 (May 2007)

I think this is the first time I’ve ever bought Animedia magazine (GBP 6.80 at Japan Centre, Piccadilly). Perhaps I’ve been spoilt by Megami’s gorgeous posters and generous fan service as I found Animedia much less satisfying than my recent … Continue reading

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Nanoha as Pure Maiden or Raging Lesbian? Comparing two MSLNS parodies

Fan works such as fan fiction and fan art are often popular ways to explore the possibilities of an anime series, particularly those with strong tangential possibilities and ambiguities. Doujin parodies are also a popular form of fan expression and … Continue reading

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