Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Joys of Watching Minko Suffer: Hanasaku Iroha 19

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

This is sadistic, therefore perverse, and I do feel guilt for it. No I don’t mean the cheap perversion of ogling the rich fanservice Hanasaku Iroha serves. I mean deriving utility and indulging fascination for the almost always thwarted and … Continue reading →

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It’s the Action in the Live Action Adaptation of Space Battleship Yamato That’s Worth Singing About

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

I only very vaguely remember watching Star Blazers as a very young boy, so even when I watched Uchuu Senkan Yamato last year I did so with very little nostalgia. I did enjoy it, particularly as the genesis of so … Continue reading →

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The Relevant Brilliance of Broken Blade (Finale)

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

When I think of brilliance I usually associate it with grand, broad, and comprehensive things. I do not find evidence of such in Broken Blade the anime. But in considering one or a few narrow, specific things, I think the … Continue reading →

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Hanasaku Iroha 18 and It’s Okay to Be Who You Really Aren’t

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Nako wanted to work for no other reason that to manifest the personality that she has at home into the public sphere. She’s been swimming since three years old and has found much solace in water and thus makes a … Continue reading →

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