Category Archives: DVD Reviews

Where I go on about a series of episodes on a single DVD, and possibly the quality of said disc.

December Doldrums

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Watching The Third again, this time on DVD. Bought the first two as an obligation buy; I’ll be finishing the series purchase as it comes out. Definitely worth it. I decided to post some disjointed thoughts, rather than try to … Continue reading →

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FMP Fumoffu

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Well that was a surprise, but it shouldn’t have been. I lasted one and a half episodes — I just can’t watch any more of it. With the exception of a couple of the worst moments, I have enjoyed this … Continue reading →

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Some Confusion About Shingu

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Warning! This entire post is a major set of spoilers for the series. If you haven’t seen it, don’t go there!

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Shingu, 3rd DVD

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Another quick post, because I’ve got too much going on today. Managed to get through the third DVD. I’ve been expecting one of the major revelations since the first DVD, but not the full extent of it. I’m cutting the … Continue reading →

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Shingu: 1st DVD Done

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Ubu Roi

It’s very late so this is going to be a few quick notes. Worst. OP. Ever. ED, likewise. Really annoying me is that for some reason, I can’t skip the ED. “Next” option is unavailable. I have to exit to … Continue reading →

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Full Metal Panic: TSR DVD 2

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Sometimes I make a mistake when I form an early impression of an animé series. Usually, it’s that I’m too generous about the plot, assuming that there is a method to the writer’s madness, when actually, there’s a madness to … Continue reading →

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This Ugly Yet Beautiful Fanservice?

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Steven remarked (20070122.1945): UPDATE: I don’t know what DVD Ubu Roi watched, but it isn’t the one I’m watching. After three episodes, I definitely see characters being built and groundwork being laid for a real story. It remains to be … Continue reading →

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