Archive for June, 2008

Jun 30 2008

Final Thoughts: Shounen Onmyouji

Published by Karura under Series reviews

When you’re the grandson of the famous onmyouji Abe no Seimei, it can be hard to fulfil your family’s expectations, and for Abe no Masahiro, being reminded of that heritage is just as bad as having to live up to it. Still, when he meets the ayakashi Mokkun, it sparks off a series of events that sees Masahiro start to grow up and take on new responsibilities as he attempts to defend the country from all manner of invading demons. Continue Reading »

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Jun 27 2008

Weekly Round-Up: June 27th

Published by Karura under Weekly Round-Up

Reviewed this week: Allison and Lillia 10-11, Chocolate Underground 1, Kaiba 8, Kurenai 11-12, Mnemosyne 5, Toshokan Sensou 11

…and in manga: FMA 1-84, Minami-ke 30-1

ANIME

CURRENT SERIES RANKINGS

  1. Kurenai (1) – masterful
  2. Chi’s Sweet Home (2)- Chi plays
  3. Kaiba (3) – who am I?
  4. Nabari no Ou (4) – clan massacre
  5. Soul Eater (5) - Bones does shounen
  6. Wagaya no Oinari-sama (6) – fox trap
  7. xxxHOLiC Kei (7) – typhoid Himawari
  8. Persona Trinity Soul (8) – catch-up, start!
  9. Real Drive (9) – they’re dogs, and they’re on the internet!
  10. Itazura na Kiss (10) – hospital
  11. Amatsuki (11) – the new Shounen Onmyouji
  12. Himitsu (12) – faceless
  13. Kyouran Kazoku Nikki (13) – shinigami
  14. Toshokan Sensou (14) – library wars
  15. Allison and Lillia (15) – yawn
  16. Chocolate Underground (-) – chocolate is forbidden <- new! Continue Reading »

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Jun 26 2008

Ayatsuri Sakon

Published by Karura under Series reviews

Tachibana Sakon is a travelling puppeteer- a shy young man who tends to express his emotional side via his favourite puppet, Ukon. On their journeys, Sakon and Ukon find themselves stumbling upon murder mysteries; but whether it’s jealousy, money or past secrets that inspire these bloody crimes, the quiet boy and his outspoken puppet will surely get to the bottom of it. Continue Reading »

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Jun 24 2008

Tuesday Rumble: June 24th

Published by Karura under Tuesday Rumble

The Stylus of Life

Nintendo DS owners will be more than familiar with using the stylus to manipulate objects on the touch screen, but here at Azure Flame, we’ve taken things one step further- with the Stylus of Life! No longer need you be restricted to virtual situations, because the Stylus of Life can let you manipulate the real world! Scrub out things you don’t like, draw new things that you’d rather have in their place, move friends and generics as you wish- all with the Stylus of Life! You can use it to cook, clean, even empty the cat litter tray! Everyday chores become a breeze with the Stylus of Life! Continue Reading »

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Jun 23 2008

Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm

Published by Karura under Games

In the town of Zey Meruze, childhood friends Edge Vanhite and Iris Fortner work as Raiders, travelling to Alterworlds to complete quests and earn a living. It’s a standard occupation for the people of the city, but unlike all the others, Iris is one of the last few alchemists in the world, and owner of a mystical book known as the Escalario- a tome, which, when completed, is said to grant the owner any wish. So when pieces of the Escalario begin appearing around the world, Iris and Edge are quick to pursue them, blissfully unaware that a darker force is also awakening. Continue Reading »

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Jun 21 2008

Summer 2008 preview: hot days, ice creams, and some anime on the side

Published by Karura under Season Preview

Where have all the previews gone? Have I just not noticed them, or does no one care anymore? Well, it’s not like the summer usually has much to offer, but let’s see what we can add to our viewing schedules in the coming months.

Ikkitousen: Great Guardians

It’s already started airing, I know, but I won’t be watching even the first episode- the senselessness and gratuity of Ikki Tousen put me off long, long ago. One for the fanservice fans only.

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Jun 20 2008

Weekly Round-Up: June 20th

Published by Karura under Weekly Round-Up

Ouch.

Reviewed this week: Chi’s Sweet Home 37-44, Himitsu 7, Itazura na Kiss 10-11, Kyouran Kazoku Nikki 8, Nabari no Ou 11, Real Drive 7, Soul Eater 11, Toshokan Sensou 10, Wagaya no Oinari-sama 9, xxxHOLiC Kei 11

…and in manga: Chokotto Hime 1, Sketchbook 6-7, xxxHOLiC 158 Continue Reading »

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Jun 19 2008

Persona Trinity Soul parody part 3

Published by Karura under Persona Trinity Soul

The time has come for our heroes to experiment with every type of Pleasure- HARD GAY, HARD YURI, BI, group sessions and even DOG- is nothing sacred from those lusty teens?

Episode 7

“I’m sure my Liang was never this small!” Continue Reading »

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Jun 17 2008

Allison and Lillia parody episode 1

Published by Karura under Allison and Lillia

Wil is sitting under the trees, reading a book when a teacher and some younger students approach.

Teacher: Wil, this series is going to be boring if all you do is read books all the time. How about a bit of exposition to explain to viewers what this world is all about?

Wil: Well, there’s not much to say, really- our continent is made up of two countries who have been at war for 130 years over which one is older

Allison’s plane flies in and lands.

(Wil: Damn, it’s Allison- now I’ll have to be a supporting character on her adventures.) Continue Reading »

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Jun 17 2008

Tuesday Rumble: June 17th

Published by Karura under Tuesday Rumble

Crest/Banner of the Stars: the game

Can’t get enough of the Seikai universe? Then why not take control of it yourself, as the commander of the Abh Fleet? With Abh forces at your command, planets to conquer, resources to mine and the United Mankind to defeat, there’s plenty to do in this sci-fi tactical simulation. Go online and challenge other empires, or play against the computer and ensure peace in the galaxy. Commission the building of customised attack squadrons, keep planetary populations happy or just run roughshod over their wishes and risk rebellion- the power is in your hands!

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