Somehow the Funi's bragging how they "have the first look" at all licenses immediately comes to mind immediately when I read about a start-up nabbing Toradora. Now, considering that NIS America is a direct subsidiary of their Japanese master, the question is if the pricing model is going to be …
read moreSunred retake
I wasn't happy with Tentai Senshi Sunred when it aired, but I was made to watch it again at the club, and it makes a bit more sense now. The jokes are pretty funny, but more importantly, they do not wear out despite the ostensible repetition.
In addition, Kayoko is …
read moreDamien calls out Kuro on Himari
At Moe Check:
Eyebrows were raised when I named Kampfer as my favourite show last season before the last few episodes, but I do not see any objections mentioned to people slamming Omamori Himari after… what, two episodes?
Although honestly, Kurogane's reasons for dropping were higly dubious. Fancervice? Pile it …
read moreJessi's capsule (p)reviews
My favourite hater of good anime also has a LJ. Yesterday she sent up what amounts to a list of capsure comments, and I am weak for them. Scroll down where she becomes tired and terse. Many are quite witty!
Also:
Kampfer - Trap anime, too lollerrific to pass up. Probably …
read moreWill the real Cuc please stand up?
I have a little "database" of anime series with capsule descriptions, which lets me scan lists quickly. I aim for capturing the essense of perception, e.g. Michiko and Hatchin is labeled ``GTA: San Andreas'' (which actually refers to the PA strip, not game). But most are referential: Potemayo is …
read moreLK2 on Nodame (at-last-cant-wait) Finale
Nova on Omamori Himari
The visuals are plain at best and character animation is wonky, with jerky movements and frequent drawing errors. [...] Omamori Himari is an awful anime without a doubt.
Not sure if we can trust Nova on this, or anyone really: Aroduc rejected Kimi ni Todoke based on "artistic demerits …
read moreSage on Nyan Koi
Not that I cared much to begin with, but just for the record, as seen at Tenka Hametsu:
And you know what’s the problem with this show? Every “help-a-cat” episode is the very definition of filler in any show. “Monster-of-the-week” syndrome. And the other half of the show is …
read moreAll is fair in love for Kabitzin
Aroduc on Hidamari Hoshimitsu 01
At least he watches it.
While this episode isn’t quite as well made as the first episode of x365, Shaft really polished the art-style up quite a bit this time around. The color palette is noticeable brighter, there’s less use of pastels, and all the character art in …
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