| 2:54am | Hashi-hime previews Cheburashka Arere |  | | | The always reliable and encyclopedic Hahi-hime speaks (by quoting the standard press blurb in the first paragraph, but read on): Based on the Russian “national character” Cheburashka. From Eduard Uspensky’s story about a mysterious creature who gets accidentally transported to Russia... | | |
| 3:08pm | Shin Megami Tensei Persona 3: The Journey – Review |  | | | Yep, I have spent a good number of hours into Persona 3 and am now ready to do my review on this series. Questions that must be asked by myself are “Was it a good investment of my time?”, “Was it worth the stress hunting for it”, “Does it keep the standard I got from Persona... | | |
| 7:59am | Art and Soul 6 - Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 and Human Nature |  | | | Yes, the first “Art and Soul” episode since June 6, 2008. This one is about what Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, and disasters in general, might tell us about human nature and behavior in such circumstances. For those who don’t remember or know about this audio column, this is where I put on... | | |
| 7:46pm | Umineko no Naku Koro Ni, Episode 2-4: Skewer | | | | The second twilight is now over. As Meta Battler is struggling to find out how it “really” happened, the story itself starts to turn more and more bizarre. As Rosa is narrowing the possible suspects, an unexpected individual will make its entrance, shedding even more blood. ______________________________... | | |
| 6:59am | Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Episode 2-3: Weak Square | | | | The tragedy will repeat itself, but the witch is fickle: why should everything go like the first game? More blood and tears are shed, but before them, the survivors will witness things they would only imagine in their worst nightmares. ______________________________ ______________________________... | | |
| 8:00pm | Key 10th Memorial Box Arrival - LOTS Of Pictures |  | | | Several days ago I received in the mail my much anticipated Key 10th Year Anniversary Memorial Box. Now, I ended up procrastinating the pictures and the post until now, but figured I should still share it. I have to say I’m very impressed with how much stuff is in here. A lot of it is simply small... | | |
| 12:14am | Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Episode 1-5: Analysis, Thoughts and Random Comments | | | | [Disclaimer]: This entry might contain MINOR spoilers. However, while the analysis might push you to these minor spoilers, NO foretelling spoiler is present. Therefore, please follow the same guideline, and understand that any spoiler can just ruin this critical part of the story for any reader. ... | | |
| 12:14am | Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Episode 1-5: Analysis, Thoughts and Random Comments | | | | [Disclaimer]: This entry might contain MINOR spoilers. However, while the analysis might push you to these minor spoilers, NO foretelling spoiler is present. Therefore, please follow the same guideline, and understand that any spoiler can just ruin this critical part of the story for any reader. ... | | |
| 1:00pm | Simoun: Purity and War | | | | I figured it would be best to get the Obligatory Image of Neviril and Aer Kissing in a Simoun Post out of the way as soon as possible. Considering its name, it should be hardly be surprising that yuri series tend to deal heavily with purity; yuri means “lily” and, let’s face it, when... | | |
| 10:47am | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Episode 17 | | | | Cool-Headed Flames So, Ross’ "trial" begins. They even the indecency of saying even a "woman could do it" lol. Anyway, it’s easy to see the cats are being forced. She doesn’t even have a proper trial. It’s clear this is what Envy meant when he said they... | | |
| 12:40am | Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Episode 1-4: Blunder | | | | Another tragedy occured. The remaining survivors have barely the time to realize what’s going that another incident strikes them mercilessly. Forced to keep a defensive stance, Battler and the rest are sheltering themselves, but an unexpected event will plant the seed of discord among their group.... | | |
| 2:53am | Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Episode 1-3: Dubious Move | | | | 5th October 1986. 6 persons have been found dead in the storehouse of the rose garden. As the survivors barely have the time to understand what is going on, an unexpected event makes the situation even more difficult to grasp. Doubts and suspicions are raised towards some people, yet another tragedy... | | |
| 12:47am | Summer 09 Anime - First impressions, part three |  | | | I believe summer should be all about melting popsickles, hot girls, and a guitar + amp combo to rest your boobs on. On the beach, naturally. I believe summer should be all about melting popsickles, hot girls, and a guitar + amp combo to rest your boobs on. On the... | | |
| 1:20am | New Anime Season Summer 2009: Yuri Anime: Kanamemo (English) | | | | We've talked about how similar 4-koma comics are to each other many times. They are usually slice of life, perhaps at a school, in a club, a bunch of friends, all hangingoutandbeingsilly. Life, you know.Well, Kanamemo isn't like that. It has a rather depressing set up, as it happens. Kana's parents had... | | |
| 1:53am | Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Episode 1-2: First Move | | | | The Ushiromiya family is finally reunited on Rokkenjima on the 4th october 1986. However, as the typhoon is engulfing the island, an harbringer is sealing this family meeting into madness and mystery. ______________________________ ______________________________ ___ During dinner, Rosa is trying... | | |
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