Tag Archives: real robot

Definitions of War: How Does a War Become ‘Total’? Macross Frontier 14

Posted on February 12, 2010 by ghostlightning

This episode had everything. Death flags, naked Ranka, Sheryl piloting a VF, Skull pilots shot down, shit got real for Macross Frontier citizens, dramatic rescue, an armored VF-25F, alien armadas, DIAMOND FORCE, and NUUUUUKES! Needless to say, I enjoyed this … Continue reading →

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Gundam Villains And Sexual Deviancy (Do They Go Hand In Hand?)

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Kaioshin Sama

The top right corner features the image in question that has sparked some pretty interesting discussion A lot of people have expressed surprise and even shock at this picture of Alejandro and Ribbons hugging that has been inserted into the special … Continue reading →

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A Meditation on Robots, not mecha, ROBOTS!

Posted on June 4, 2009 by ghostlightning

[This post will have many references, and no spoilers]. I’ve taken time to pause from my obsession with mecha anime typology (super robot vs. real robot) to consider robots in anime… the non-galactic-busting, turn you into a God or a … Continue reading →

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Keeping it Real Robot

Posted on April 17, 2009 by ghostlightning

While watching FLAG, something really impressed me. Immediately after a particular mission,  the mecha pilots are given medical attention. A team of medical staff attend to the combat team, even when they didn’t sustain any injury — from enemy fire … Continue reading →

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Mai Waifu, SHE IS GAR

Posted on April 13, 2009 by ghostlightning

She agreed to watch Armored Trooper VOTOMS with me. I’ve been meaning to see this show for some time, given it’s reputation as a dark, gritty-as-hell, /m/anly plate of GAR. Yeah sybilant is a Ouran High School Host Club-loving girl … Continue reading →

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