As one of those universal human experiences, death occupies a rather key position as a narrative device or event in, well, basically all media. Despite being so dynamic of an element, however, depictions often take on the same nature. These … Continue reading →
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Posted on behalf of the Revolutionary Workers of the Anime Blogging Trade in Vancouver Holding High the great red banner of Mao Zedong Thought and displaying vigorous revolutionary spirit, young revolutionary fighters in Vancouver have been busy putting up revolutionary … Continue reading →
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As Last Exile -Ginkyoku no Fam- winds up for its last chunk of episodes, climax and everything, I’ve noticed that Fam has gotten more and more on people‘s patience. That’s nothing I can blame them for, as the tension between … Continue reading →
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This is a review written for Reverse Thieves’s Secret Santa event. I must wonder if Lostty wanted me to loathe myself or something during this season of high consumerism, recommending both Paranoia Agent and NHK ni Youkoso!. It was great, … Continue reading →
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The small stratus of anime fans who appreciate Seven Arcs productions may have looked forward to the Dog Days project, if perhaps only cheekily anticipating it. Well, I doubt there were ever that many, but I was personally excited. All … Continue reading →
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Another season begins and of course the first I must write of is probably one of the most atrociously executed shows out of all of them: Maken-ki!. It’s a harem fight manga adaptation that takes place in a high school … Continue reading →
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As an unrelated note, I’m sad to say the notes for Last Exile S2 were left in California, so I’ll be unable to do either of the posts I promised months ago. I’ve meant to say earlier, but general inactivity … Continue reading →
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Foreword: This is the last of the assignments I produced for the anime and manga studies class I took during May and June. I initially intended on refining it before posting it, but I’ve just been too swamped with work. … Continue reading →
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So I was quite fortunate to be able to attend Anime Expo 2011. Particularly, I managed to get a half-decent spot to view both the World Premiere of the first episode of Last Exile -Fam, the Silver Wing- (shortened as … Continue reading →
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Like the last review posted, this was handed in as an assignment, so do note this is a tone entirely different than I usually use. Also, this was written in quite a rush, so it’s a pretty poor piece. Regardless, … Continue reading →
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