Author Archives: Ubu Roi

About Ubu Roi

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Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ubu Roi

So over at Animé News Network, there was a discussion of the announcement of the new season of Strike Witches. Now, I normally don’t read these threads, simply because there’s nothing of worth to be found there. (There’s nothing of … Continue reading →

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My Choices

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Lyar, Mikuru (adult), and Rin. Sorry, Miss Testarossa. You too, Admiral Spoor.

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The Disappointment of Disappointment (updated)

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Every season for the last two or three, we’ve heard the same thing. “I can’t believe the crap that’s coming out. OMG, nothing’s worth watching next season!” And yet, every season has seen one or more breakout hits that were, … Continue reading →

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Asura’s Cryin’, Vandread, and Natsu no Arashi

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Or, in other words, a bit of random talk about several series, two current, one old one that I enjoy re-watching. Asura’s Cryin is getting to be a bit hit or miss. They’re still piling on the mysteries, but they’re … Continue reading →

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Asura’s Cryin’

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Note to the writers; whenever you throw a whole bunch of random stuff into the first episode, then either the second needs to level off and play it straight, or start providing explanations in order to untangle the first episode. … Continue reading →

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Maria + Holic: The OP

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Well, I finally got a search string to cough up Hanaji, the OP to Maria + Holic. I also note that Jason LOVED this show, blessing it with a post of epic length. And yes, Jason’s changed site names again. … Continue reading →

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Three Quickies

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Stayed up late last night, catching up on anime premieres. So far, the winner is Asura’s Cryin’. Cute girls, action, mystery, and more action. There’s a few cliche bits, but it’s hard to notice they’re cliche, what with how they’re … Continue reading →

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