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Two more to go

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Ubu Roi

So, I read on ANN that Crunchyroll was premiering three new series today. I have to say, for $10 a month, it’s a helluva deal. Of course, it hasn’t always got the best selection, but there’s plenty of it. Given … Continue reading →

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Freezing on the run

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Ubu Roi

Wherein I type my impressions of the new Freezing anime, as I watch it. WARNING: Quite NSFW below the fold!! No spoiler tags.

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Who needs a brain to watch anime anyway? (Rio review)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Ubu Roi

Ok, I was really bored, since we’re between seasons, and all that. But still, I can’t do it. I just can’t finish watching the first episode of Rio – Rainbow Gate. It’s not only mindbogglingly stupid, it takes itself seriously. … Continue reading →

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Not past the expiration date

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Ubu Roi

In Kamen no Maid Guy there’s a joke late in the series about a pair of twins who are different ages. Well, it was funny at the time, but here’s how you do it.

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Yosuga no Sora, the ending

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Ubu Roi

Well, YnS finally has run its last, and we definitely got the trainwreck, nobody-lives-happily-ever-afterward ending. It’s not “Nice Boat” but it’s sure as hell not rainbows and unicorns, either. However, there are some serious disputes on various blogs over exactly … Continue reading →

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Winter, 2011

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Ubu Roi

So most of the previews are out, except for the one I look forward to the most (where does Arodouc find all those gifs?) and Sea Slugs. (Update: he posted it the next day.) But it’s enough to work with, … Continue reading →

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Sword Art Online

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Ubu Roi

Holy vorpal blades, Batman! There’s a Sword Art Online manga adaptation now! Can an anime be far behind?

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