Azure Flame Reloaded

The wheels of the plot are turning, causing everyone to experiment with new and unusual partnerships in search of the perfect experience. But just what is the best route to choose- HARD YURI, HARD GAY, BI, or even STRAIGHT? And what will be the cost of selecting the wrong one? Shourin realises that Shuurei is [...]

After all the oblique references to real life, interviews and the like, it turned out that my application to a research degree that I thought was a sure thing turned out to have been rejected. Oh well, this must be what they call a ‘character building’ experience. Now off to learn about teamwork and problem [...]

Ever since their break-up, Kazuki and Bravo have missed the HARD GAY they used to have together, so much so that they may no longer be able to resist the lure of each other’s arms. In a secluded forest area, the couple resolve to put aside their differences and indulge in one more encounter, but [...]

Whilst Anton I toils away in the world of Back to Nature, his descendant (in spirit if not in fact) Anton II has just set up a farm in Forget-me-Not Valley. With an updated game engine for a newer generation of game consoles, what challenges will Anton II face as he tries to get his [...]

Even as his grandson Sakujun dabbles in the more esoteric side of BI, Sa Chuushou (still in his chair) admits that a bad experience with HARD GAY has forced him to turn to the ways of STRAIGHT. But just how will he find a partner when he never gets up from his chair? …HARD YURI [...]

Iokawa Karada has always felt like a burden on her older brother Hiro, especially once she becomes old enough to realise how much he has given up to look after her. One summer, she prays to the local wishing stone to make her old enough to be independent, and to her surprise, it grants that [...]

Yuuichi Oh no, what have I done? All I did was go with Ayu to see her school (based on my experiences with Mai, I thought this would be a good place to seduce her), and not only was there only a stump where the school should be, but she then said a tearful goodbye [...]

Spoiler Alert: Beware Noir giveaways this week. This week I have some advice that will probably be of no use whatsoever to most of the people who read this- never let yourself get into a situation where you have to dance with a fat old lady who completely lacks any sense of rhythm. Also, should [...]

Shourin and Youshun may look like minor supporting characters, but as they are about to demonstrate, when it comes to HARD GAY, they can hold their own with the leads. Will these two young men impress their elders enough to earn a return appearance? And will Sakujun ever get enough BI to satisfy him? Everyone [...]

In anime form, Escaflowne is beloeved by many, and while it doesn’t feature on my list of favourite series, it was nonetheless a solid and enjoyable experience. Thus it was that, despite dire warnings as to its quality, I decided to venture into the world of the Escaflowne manga, starting with the two volume unlicensed [...]