The most surprising thing about Akazukin is how it overflows with creepy themes, for a decidely children's anime. A primary character who uses Uberman Schedule in order to have a better control over consequences of a childhood psychological trauma is even a mild example.
read moreTypical subbers
Now let's turn away from the naive analysis that presumes the upstanding competition model towards the seedy underbelly of fansubbing and claims that Hatsuyuki used gg's scripts. Funny how the minion of gg forgets to mention that Hatsuyuki's Kampfer was obviously superior to their own speedsub (while also available officially …
read moreSDB on Chihiro subs
Steven compares translations line by line and comes to the following conclusion:
Obviously I prefer Chihiro's translation [over Ayako's]. Both translators seem technically competent, but Chihiro's translator is a better writer.
I used to turn in circles where discourses like "chihiro subs are gay they're too simple and isn't even …
read moreDeserves to be licensed in America
Via Don, comes yet another list of shows that the "we" would "absolutely love to see come over" (limited to the past decade for some reason).
The point worth remembering, there's no absolute rank. If I were to read the list:
5. Michiko to Hatchin - gangsta chic in 3rd world …
read moreMoe Check on Kampfer 09
This may also explain why I am not Filled With Fury over wasted opportunities or whatnot in Kampfer. It's entertainment that doesn't require me to do anything particularly strenuous, but still surprises me with its humour, while not actually leaving my comfort zone of the familiar …
read moreSpirited Away R(5)(r)
Honestly, it's a pretty rad movie with a lot to watch for, even on the 5th pass.
I don't understand anywhere near enough for a first watch, but by now I pretty much just surf the mood of the film. As I wrote in my ANN list, "Miyazaki blossoms to …
read moreZyl on Kampfer 09 (spoilers)
Fueled with the high-octane shipping juices spiked with bro solidarity, Zyl is willing to press further than I dared to go:
read moreOf course the big question from this episode is: "How much of Bible Black Eyes Sakura is the real Sakura?" Those tending towards Yes, like Steve and Aizen, also …
Hand Maid May, vaguely hated
Back when I dropped Hand Maid May, I was so upset and unhappy about it, that I postponed posting about it... and by now I forgot completely what was so bad about it. Probably the annoying loli and the treatment of Sara by creators, but I cannot be sure. I …
read moreBadass Raw Watchers are relentless
There's not one torrent at Tokyo Toshokan yet, but Aroduc has posted heavy spoilers for Kampfer 09 already.
read moreBloggers on Todoke 08
Kurumi finally received some screen time, and naturally every mind is focused on her. However, some watch but do not see.
Later, Kurumi finds out that Kazehaya is on the committee, and her friends suggest that she also join the committee. Well, Kurumi says it’s not like that …
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