Monthly Archives: May 2009

More light novels, less 4-komas/KEY for KyoAni

At least that’s the knee-jerk conclusion I came to after completing a thoroughly immersing Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody (Haruhi 2). Not my full sentiments but they underscore some KEY reasons (pun intended) why the last KyoAni production I enjoyed was Kanon … Continue reading

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My humble artbook collection

After approximately 2 years and S$2000, I’m proud (though very broke) to present my little stash of 33 artbooks. 2008 and 2009 saw me going on a frenzy to acquire my favourite artists work. Things got a LOT worst when … Continue reading

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Dear Haruhi – Re: Saki-nee (Hatsukoi Limited)

Dear Haruhi, Thank you that in your infinite wisdom, you kept the 2D realm apart from the 3D. That the likes for 16 yr old Saki-nees are virtually unseen of, at least in the vicinity of tanuki activities, lest even … Continue reading

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Funimation Box sets – True bargains or a discount in quality?

My latest anime DVD haul was received in a mix of joy and apprehension. Joy because I could finally chuck my crappy subs but apprehension crept in when I realised SHUFFLE! was packed onto 4 discs while Soukou no Strain … Continue reading

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ZEXCS latest triumph on the tsundere landscape – Felli Loss

Few studios do tsundere like ZEXCS. And they do it right because unlike most others who shape characters out of a tsundere core, ZEXCS first lovingly craft credible characters and THEN coax out tsundere qualities ONLY IF they are aligned … Continue reading

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