Author Archives: Ubu Roi

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Short Takes

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Ubu Roi

Because I want to say something, but I’m not up to saying much. Last Season in a Nutshell Kannagi: Played up the teen hijinks, played down the supernatural angle after the first three episodes. Bad move. Kannagi spends the majority … Continue reading →

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In Memorium

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Ubu Roi

February 22, 1930 — January 2, 2008 Requiscat in Pace, Mother.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Here’s hoping you get the chance to stand under the mistletoe with the catgirl of your choice! FYI, no, there will not be an “Ubu Roi’s Worst of 2008.” Unless my mind just starts cranking out bad jokes. Under the … Continue reading →

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Order Arrived: Tenchi and Neo Ranga

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Ubu Roi

For a few weeks, owing to a family issue, I’m suspending the activities that have absorbed most of my time. As a result, I’ve got a bit more time to blog, so the hiatus is temporarily on hiatus. Not that … Continue reading →

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A Few Collected Thoughts

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Hiatus, yadda, yadda, yadda. I think I’ll do a post every other week or so, just to keep a hand in. After all, I’m still watching anime, and that means I want to write about it. If I don’t do … Continue reading →

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December Order In

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Ubu Roi

So. I have a very large need for light distractions right now. Code Geass bundle #2: Discs #3 and #4, taking me through episode 17. Obligation buy. Tenchi (Original TV Series): Watching GXP recently got me interested in the original … Continue reading →

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Ship + Tree + Tree + Mech = ?

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Ok, over the weekend, Dr. Heinous was in town, and he loaned me his copy of Tenchi Muyo GXP, which I quite enjoyed. He and I are now discussing which is our favorite, Ryoko or Amane. ( Poor Kiriko…. too … Continue reading →

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