Monthly Archives: June 2009

The unraveling of Chrome Shelled Regios – Nina’s arc

I’m not going to make any excuses for Chrome Shelled Regios. The concluding eps made a mess of what could have been ZEXCS comeback series. Do note that I still regard the series very highly mainly because it achieved astoundingly … Continue reading

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Should I give Zero no Tsukaima 3 a chance?

While engaged in the manly task of laundry, I chanced upon ep 5 of ZnT3 on the local channel – my 2nd time catching the only episode I’m seen of ZnT3. While there was the usual uninspiring harem hijinks, I … Continue reading

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Kannagi OVA – Strangely unsatisfying

Actually after a short reflection, it isn’t so strange that I didn’t enjoy the Kannagi OVA as much as hoped. The OVA suffered from the same issues as the TV series – too much immiscible fat. Note that I enjoyed … Continue reading

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Hatsukoi Limited – Wished every episode was like ep 9

Hatsukoi Limited has so far been an uneven series for me mainly due to 2 factors – Shallow basis of attraction and unworthy crushes. In the realm of 2D, the most common limiter on bishoujo charm is the male recipient … Continue reading

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“Daddy daddy, why you like bishoujos ah?”

My wife caught me drowning my pool of drool, having passed out from Saki-nee loveliness while watching Hatsukoi Limited last week. After a brief resuscitation (via a mildly discomforting but highly effective technique involving durians), I was tsked-tsked about my … Continue reading

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