Monthly Archives: September 2006

It was about time!

If you feel guilty sneaking around, downloading those illegal fansubs, you can now join ADV Films’ ‘Digital Universe’ website and download all you can… for a fee. Still in its infancy, the site offers about a dozen different series to … Continue reading

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Hinata cold remedy

As I sit here in front of my trusty computer battling some kind of flu that hasn’t let up in 5 days, I wonder what would Keitaro do. I know I don’t live in the famous Hinata House, and the … Continue reading

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Wreaking vengeance a la Alexandre Dumas

Im still sniffling after watching “Gankutsuou” tonight. It’s a re-telling of “The Count of Monte Christo”, Alexandre Dumas’ tale of love, betrayal and vengeance. Albert de Morcerf and Franz d’Epinay are young Parisian aristocrats on a holiday in the anything-goes … Continue reading

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Fullmetal Xmas presents

If you can’t get enough of Fullmetal Alchemist, rejoice!. Destineer’s Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy game for Nintendo DS is scheduled to ship this fall. Aside from being able to play as Edward or Alphonse Elric, Roy Mustang, Alex Louis Armstrong, … Continue reading

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High school was never like this

I have a soft spot for high school anime even though many of these shows have tired plots and feature characters who need to have some sense slapped into them. Nevertheless, Ive found several gems while rooting among the dung … Continue reading

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Still dizzy from Noein

The story revolves around a twelve-year old girl named Haruka and her friend Yuu who one day meet a member of the Dragon Calvary named Karasu. Karasu is the all around though guy with tremendous battle prowess, brave as lion, … Continue reading

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Bleach the Movie

For those of you who are fans of this series be glad to know that Bleach the Movie will be airing in Japan this December. Although little is know about the plot various trailers have made it to youtube and … Continue reading

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Anime is the answer

Sometimes my friends ask, Whats wrong with American cartoons? or What is so great about anime? and the ever present, you still watch cartoons?. First let me just say, yes. Between school, work and frequent trips to the coffee shop, … Continue reading

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How to block reality everyday.

I dont pretend to be an anime expert and feel free to stone me if I try to come off as one. Im just a fan with very strong opinions. Aaah the joy of watching anime while nibbling on chocolate … Continue reading

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Denial isn’t just a river in Egypt

Growing up in Asia, I often watched anime about giant robots, angsty boys saving the world and teenage girls in love quadrangles with way too much drama in their lives. Then I grew up. And while I still like cartoons, … Continue reading

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