When gun nuts discuss Mateba in Ghost in The Shell, it is interesting, even intriguing. Because the creators actually hired a guy to design realistic weapons for them (it's in the movie's credits), one might try to follow their throught process, connect with the show and characters better.
When gun …
read moreSo this is good-bye.
It was a tough journey, but in the end, wholeheartedly recommended.
Liked: Yes
Rewatch: Not likely, perhaps in a good company.
I wanted to see Figure 17 since AX 2003, I think. But undoubtedly the decision solidified after I saw Jeff Lawson's coverage. I thought that I'd debate it when done, but in the event, maybe not. I'm just going to throw raw notes on the page.
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The extra feature on the last volume of Figure 17 is one of those little TV clips showing seyuu at work. I have to admit, it's quite cool.
Kikuko Inoue as Ordeena
Fumiko Orikasa as Hikaru
Kikuko Inoue I know most from her role as Chitose Hibiya in Chobits. She …
read moreVia Hashi-hime comes an early report on Haruhi sales in the U.S (interview). The blog takes sides in the fansub debate, but visit the original to draw your own conclusions. I can't read anywhere as well as HH Hashi, but it seems that Chairman Kadokawa continues to toot the …
read moreI continue to work my way through Figure 17. It's not terribly exciting. The backdrop of the nature is present, and I have to admit that it looks better than anything I saw. The Tunka valley comes quite close in the summer (it even has hot springs), but unfortunately it's …
read moreSome people continue to grapple with the concept of moe. The thing which amuses me here is the genesys of the very concept, because of its singular uselessness. I wrote about anime for years and never needed to use the word "moe". You might have better luck finding "loli" than …
read moreSteven expresses bewilderment at its popularity. Obviously, the appeal of shoujo is lost on him, but here's one picture Omo posted:
There must be some redeeming values. BTW, IIRC girls were minded by their father, who apparently is a fan. Unfortunately, I do not remember where I read about it …
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