Monthly Archives: July 2008

Gravion, Sorta Twittered

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Ubu Roi

So far, I’m getting a very Godannar-ish vibe after two episodes, and that’s not good. Luna is cute, but she’s no Shizuru. Yeah, cute. NSFW Lamerosity: the speed with which a show becomes lame and predictable. And they’re — uh, … Continue reading →

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Short Notes

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I didn’t remember Devil Hunter Yoko was that ecchi. Of couse, it was the 80’s; everything had gratuitous breasts back then. (One area in which the modern world is not an improvement, IMHO.) Caught Strike Witches at CrunchyRoll. I’m sold … Continue reading →

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Order Here, Already?

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Wow, that was quick. Looks like it actually went out on Monday, but the electronic info was behind. What is 5lb. Media Mail rate? Normal shipping or an upgrade? I’m normally in the 4 day range! Oh yah, I’m an … Continue reading →

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Monk(y) Cheesecake

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

So last night, I read a discussion of Amaenaideyo, which someone said actually got good in the latter half. I don’t know; it just kept using the same plot over and over and over again, so I dropped out half … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheesecake, Random Nonsense | 2 Comments

Congress Shall Pass No Law….

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

But they may pass an administrative rule. Because it’s politics, I’ve posted the latest Democratic party assault on democracy over at Houblog. Just one more way that they’re trying to control the flow of information, along with the “(un)fairness doctrine.”

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Some Thoughts on Men, Women, and Animé

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

In response to Steven’s comment, I posted some information on Saito’s connection to Louise, which abruptly terminates in season 3. I think it’s because he kissed Louise (for real this time, not as a part of the familiar-bonding ceremony) but … Continue reading →

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Another ADV Note

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Ubu Roi

From the RACS blog: Ledford’s (ADV) keynote address at AX was a prepared speech, and the mood was quite somber. He said this has been a very tough year for ADV, but that they are working on a deal with … Continue reading →

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