Tag Archives: space opera

Aim for the Top Oneesama!

Posted on 2008/11/25 by Zyl

I finally watched this landmark GAINAX franchise after picking up a (very cheap and almost certainly pirated) DVD box set from Stripey’s favourite R3 DVD shop. Both Top wo Nerae! OVAs have long languished as a ‘classic’ (defined as something … Continue reading →

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Martian Successor Nadesico DVD 3: Unnatural Disasters

Posted on 2008/06/20 by Zyl

EP-10: The Dangers of ‘Femininity’ A new type Chulip lands on a tropical island which means beach episode! Battle with the Jovians jiro-bug and harem battle ensues with the blonde mistress of the island. LOL at ‘my misfortune is that … Continue reading →

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Martian Successor Nadesico DVD 2: Red Planet

Posted on 2008/06/19 by Zyl

EP-06: Sort of Like a ‘Fateful Decision’ Arriving in Mars, Nergal’s priorities become clear – never mind the colonists, check out the research facilities first! Akito independently encounters survivors and a mysterious scientist, the Ritsuko-like Inez. Surprised by a Jovian … Continue reading →

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Martian Successor Nadesico DVD 1: Love! War! Giant Robots!

Posted on 2008/06/15 by Zyl

EP-01: To Go ‘Like A Man’ The Jovian Lizards brush aside the United Earth Armed Forces and invade Mars de arimasu. Amidst the carnage, male lead Akito is mysteriously beamed to Earth. He joins the oddball crew of the non-military … Continue reading →

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