Monthly Archives: December 2009

Moments of 2009: Kyon Fulfills His Destiny

The conceit I make here is how I posit Kyon as a harem lead, despite not being a bland and blank character upon which a (male) viewer can impose himself as if to imagine himself in the situations surrounded by … Continue reading

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Moments of 2009: Do We Really Want Time Skips in Real Life? Toradora! Finale

I must say I’m a big fan of time skips. I love how Turn A Gundam used it in its epilogue, showing Loran with longer hair that somehow sold the image of his ‘maturing.’ I am thrilled at how Tengen … Continue reading

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Let’s Just Get This Year Over With Already (Cause 2010 Is Going To Rock)

Gundam Unicorn 3rd Trailer (But Wait There’s More) I’m away only a day and suddenly the last pieces start to fall into place for 2010.  At this point I’m not sure what else I can expect from what looks to … Continue reading

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Moments of 2009: A Crowning Moment of Leadership in Summer Wars

It’s been said both in jest and in criticism that there aren’t old people in anime — how anyone past 30 is considered middle-aged, and the truly elderly play out stereotypes. Jinnouchi Sakae in Summer Wars doesn’t fit these observations. … Continue reading

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Anime and Manga Related Moments 2009: Those Who WON’T Make the List

I consumed more media this year than in any other year of my life, and most of the media is related to my anime and manga hobby. Given how the anime and manga I do consume are recommendations from friends … Continue reading

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