Monthly Archives: September 2007

A look at a soul in despair – not

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Ruby Gonzales

Before anyone goes on a warpath and tries lopping off my head for liking this show, let me set something straight. “Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei” which translates to “Farewell Despair Teacher” or “Farewell Mr. Despair” is a comedy definitely not meant … Continue reading →

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Star-crossed lovers

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Ruby Gonzales

Anime isn’t restricted to shows about magical pre-teens with pink hair and cutesy sidekicks. It deals with a wide range of subject matter and uses a variety of animation styles. And yes, there are dreck shows as there are gems … Continue reading →

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Paging Lafcadio Hearn

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Ruby Gonzales

A wronged wife. A God with no worshippers. A cat monster haunting a family. Three tales make up “Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales” which viewers of fansubs knew as “Ayakashi. Japanese Classic Horror Tales.” If you are a fan of old … Continue reading →

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Anime hits and misses

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Ruby Gonzales

Here are some of the newest anime to grace or litter the anime landscape this year. “Zombie Loan” features three teens with an unusual part time job. Michiru Kita can see dark rings around people’s necks which means they’re about … Continue reading →

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