Azure Flame Reloaded

Founded by former Sunrise members who had sworn off the dango, Studio BONES will celebrate its ninth anniversary this year, but in that time, what has it brought us? A quick glance at the studio’s catalogue certainly reveals some strong contenders, but should we assume that everything they touch turns to gold? The only way [...]

I can now exclusively reveal that the reason my blog is so HARD GAY is because I have Lui chained up in my basement. As the days became depressingly short and winter tightened its grip upon the land, I had the great idea of summarising all the 2006 series I watched in one great ‘Annual [...]

Back in the days when I was a mere novice at writing rants, one of the series that met the wrath of my keyboard was none other than Jyu-oh-sei. At the time, I had only seen four episodes of the series, but my opinion was clear- four episodes were more than enough. Nonetheless, almost half [...]

Last time on Jyu-oh-sei: The plot was revealed to be completely ridiculous, Odin explained his desire to become a final boss with unlimited HARD GAY partners, and certain characters switched sides for no apparent reason. And now the conclusion… Thor, Third, Loki and the generics prepare to enter part one of the final boss dungeon [...]

Thor, Tiz and Third talk to the generics inside Dagger Pagoda. Generic: Wow, I never imagined that you’d be so good looking. (Thor: Is this guy trying to hit on me? He should know that I’m only interested in named characters.)

At Night Ring, Thor stands outside Tiz’ room. Thor: Tiz, please let me in; all I said was that I loved Karin instead of you- I don’t know why you’re so angry about a little thing like that. Tiz opens the door. Tiz: Look, I understand that you’re the main character, but at least let [...]

Third is looking at adult videos in the control room when Rada knocks on the door. Rada: Third, Thor and Tiz have gone again. Third: Damn, when will they learn to stop leaving me behind- I hardly had any screen time last episode. I guess I’d better go after them. Rada: Hey, what were you [...]

In the depths of space, Captain Heimdall reports to Odin. Heimdall: Sir, should we begin Operation Midgard? Odin: Ah, an evil scheme worthy of a final villain such as myself. Of course, we must go ahead with it, but more than that, I want my magic CCTV operational- it only seems to be displaying numbers [...]

Using the magic of television, the story has jumped ahead several years. Zagi’s people (Blanc Ring) attack Night Ring. Zagi confronts its Top, Jeso. Jeso: You won’t defeat me so easily! Zagi: Who are you kidding? I’m an OP character, whilst this is your first appearance. A messenger from Night Ring makes his way to [...]

Thor confronts Third and punches him in the face. Third: How could you do that to my beautiful face? There’ll be a bruise there now. Thor: I didn’t want a Try! I haven’t levelled up enough to face Top yet! Third: Levelling up is overrated. If you can’t do it now, you’ll ruin the whole [...]