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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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Working Up A Scoring System

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Ubu Roi

UPDATE: In over 45 years, I’ve written a few things that I wasn’t happy with later. This article may beat them all. It’s poorly organized, wordy, and I’m really not liking it much now that I’ve read it with fresher … Continue reading →

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Guessing the Secrets of Shingu

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Well, over at Steven’s place, I remarked, “And that dangling question they left open for the sequel? I don’t think so. I think I know the answer, and I’m going to go back through the series for the next couple … Continue reading →

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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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HIMM

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Ubu Roi

When is a harem comedy not a harem comedy? When none of the girls are actually chasing the guy. HIMM, or He Is My Master, is an offbeat fanservice vehicle that looks sort of like a harem show (three cute … Continue reading →

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Some More Thoughts on Shakugan No Shana

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Ubu Roi

This is going to end up being largely below the fold and even then, in blackout, because there’s just too much here that is spoiler-ish. For those with no prior exposure to this series, it is a 26 episode horror/teen … Continue reading →

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