Author Archives: Ubu Roi

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Everything I Need to Know, I Learned from Manga

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Such as: “When someone with an incompatible ideology or belief resorts to the usage of power against us, there is already no longer any room left for things such as discussion. It is basic to respond to power with either … Continue reading →

Posted in Manga, The Real World | 2 Comments

The Flock loses one

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Wonderduck’s mother passed over the weekend. Please stop by his place and leave your condolences.

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Negima 264 and other Manga

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Negima ch. 264 is out. No great shakes. Evangeline is getting together with some other heavy hitters on Earth. In the Magic World, Negi’s getting his meeting with the jackass-in-chief, who successfully provokes Negi into attacking him. Which I bet … Continue reading →

Posted in Manga | 5 Comments

Not a surprising discovery

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Still on the manga binge, and guess what: Sturgeon’s Law applies to manga also. Reviews below the fold.

Posted in Manga | 7 Comments

Not Good News for Anime

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Well, it’s not looking good for quality anime anytime soon. I say that based on the theory that in bad times, “quality” = risky, and “lowest common denominator” = higher likelihood of sales. On Tuesday, the Japan Video Software Association … Continue reading →

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Still Reading Manga

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Several months ago, I read the first issue of a manga called No Bra which sounds like it ought to be about a sexually liberated woman… but it’s not. Not even close. Somewhat squicked by the content, I ignored it … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Girl Utena, part 2

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Ok, I hit the TV Tropes site entry on this series, and it’s a lock, I’m not bothering any more with it… How bad? Mind Screw (Everything in the series can qualify if you think about it.) Um… Not Blood … Continue reading →

Posted in All Reviews, Fansub Review, Tropes and Such | 3 Comments