The master page at Reverse Thieves contains links to a number of interesting reviews for the 2012 Secret Santa. Few are going to agree with me, but I appreciate how by and large authors put some effort into the job.
read moreNoda ... often finds herself lacking in talent …
Katanagatari was on my list since Don's effective advocacy, and I came to think of it as a complete story. Now a preview chart (via) slates a sequel. Instinctively, I bump it down a few notches, because look: do Azumanga or Haibane Renmei even need sequels?
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read moreIn an unlikely coincidence one Thomas Kreutzer wrote for the TTAC today:
read moreGiven the natural perfectionist bent of the average Japanese construction worker and the sweetheart deals the Japanese government often makes with local construction and paving companies, you can only imagine those roads; they go places and do things …
In the very beginning of Initial D, there is a scene where the three friends ride in the car. Iketani, leader of Akina Speed Stars, is behind the wheel and introduces the two others, Itsuki and Takumi, to the spirited driving. Both scared, and Takumi is scared senseless. But why …
read moreInitial D is another discovery courtesy of Fabulous Anime Club at UNM. It does not top the amazing discovery of Nodame, but it underscores once again the importance of extending horizons once and again. No, I'm not watching Madoka. But I thought Initial D was some kind of stupid action …
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Despite all attempts at retirement, I continue reading or skimming close to 300 anime blogs, and a large number of them posted year-end summaries for 2012. I am sorry to say, most were unimpressive: hastily put together, lunatic, agenda-driven, or plain weak. However, Omo and Kuro did quite well and …
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