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Monthly Archives: October 2006
Go forth and do battle
I fancied myself a chess player when I was younger until a college editor demolished my ego by defeating me in 10 moves. It was a sad day for me. And if I were the heroine of some coming-of-age anime, … Continue reading
Posted in shonen anime
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Playing God
I saw the first three episodes of “Death Note” and “D. Gray-man” last night. Hmm. “Death Note” is certainly very faithful to the manga. Like I said before in an earlier review of the manga, “Death Note” has an interesting … Continue reading
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To buy or not to buy, that is the question
This isn’t anime-related but what the heck. One of my friends was raving about this new role playing video game called “Okami” which was a huge hit in Japan. You get to play a white wolf that solve puzzles, fights, … Continue reading
Posted in video games
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There are no coincidences in this world
What would you do if you were born a spirit magnet? You not only see spirits, these disembodied beings also try to attach themselves to you. Some even try to attack you. To Kimihiro Watanuki of “xxxholic”, this is not … Continue reading
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The grim future
Here’s something for the science fiction crowd. Geneon will release the first volume of “Ergo Proxy” on Nov. 21 which contains episodes one to four. Geneon was promoting the show to the anime crowd this summer at the Anime Expo … Continue reading
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It will happen to you!
As you get in more involved with Anime you will find that hundreds of titles are released each year. You dig through the pile, watching the first couple of episodes to see which gets the ax. If the title makes … Continue reading
Posted in shonen anime
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Gun-toting monks
According to Anime News Network, cable channel Encore Action will be showing “Saiyuki Reload” starting Nov. 8 at midnight. The show is worth a peek. “Saiyuki Reload” is the second installment of the popular “Saiyuki” series and both seasons are … Continue reading
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Parting is such sweet sorrow.
I’m in the middle of an “Ouran High School Host Club” withdrawal. The final episode aired Sept. 26 in Japan and I saw it the next week via a fansub. Since then, I’ve watched all 26 episodes three more times. … Continue reading
Posted in shoujo anime
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Humming to Jpop/Jrock. When you really don’t know the words to that song.
Jpop and Jrock have taken over the CD player in my car, booting out Maroon 5 and Green Day. Funny. I didn’t use to listen to songs with lyrics I can’t read nor understand. But I found myself humming certain … Continue reading
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Waiting for Death
Can’t wait to see the animated version of “Death Note” which aired Tuesday in Japan. That and “D. Gray-Man” which I also want to watch are part of the crop of new shows this fall. I’m crossing my fingers that … Continue reading
Posted in mystery anime
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