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Oh, The Horror!

Posted on December 17, 2006 by Ubu Roi

As in science-fiction horror. A while back, I watched Divergence Eve, which I found to be a great story, somewhat lessened by its unnecessary and excessive fanservice. Well, today, I lucked on the second half of the story, Misaki Chronicles, … Continue reading →

Posted in DVD Reviews, Fandom, Series Reviews | 9 Comments

AMG2 Coming!

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Ubu Roi

What a night for surfing the internet. Just found over at ANN: ADV Films Acquires Oh! My Goddess Season 2 As mentioned in our interview with Mike Bailiff, ADV Films has acquired the second season of the Oh! My Goddess … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime Industry, Cheesecake, Fandom | 2 Comments

Is Cancer Next?

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Ubu Roi

OH MY F’ING GOD. Just found on Instapundit: A CURE FOR DIABETES? In a discovery that has stunned even those behind it, scientists at a Toronto hospital say they have proof the body’s nervous system helps trigger diabetes, opening the … Continue reading →

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I Never Learn Either

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Sigh. I’m having an energetic discussion on the subject of separation of church and state animé and politics, over at Jason’s place. About 20 comments down. Considering that some people have a religious fervor about their politics (and I mean … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 2 Comments

Holy Christmas, Er, Animé Day!

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Rather annoyed by the fooraw up in Seattle about an Xmas display, and the made-up holiday of Kwanza, Steven decided a new holiday was needed. If Ron Karenga can do it, so can I. The newly-formed Otaku religion celebrates Anime … Continue reading →

Posted in Fandom, Random Nonsense | 7 Comments

Dual! vs. Tenchi Muyo

Posted on December 10, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Steven Den Beste has been writing about his disappointment in the supposed ending to the Tenchi Muyo series. He’s really not happy with it, and one of his major disappointments is in how Tenchi never gets his act together and … Continue reading →

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Meloncholy Brewing

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Ubu Roi

From ANS (the only place it’s harder to link stories than Chizumatic), 12-6-06 (3:47PM EST)—- Haruhi Suzumiya Surprise Announcement Brewing News out of the Japanese Language SOS email magazine indicates an unspecified announcement regarding the franchise will be made at … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 2 Comments