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Strike Witches 7

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I’m out. This was as vile as episode 5. No plot, just mindless panty and crotch shots. And I’m having download issues again. If I can get the download to work this time, I’ll put the first scene up. Behind … Continue reading →

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Probably the Only Olympics Post

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I rarely watch them any more; the whole thing just bores me — and I’m definitely not watching these Commielympics. I generally don’t talk about the Olympics anymore either. However, I’m not surprised at much of anything that’s happened so … Continue reading →

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CrunchyRoll Flexes Muscle, So Do Certain Others.

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Ubu Roi

The new force in anime distribution? Maybe. CR announced at Otakacon: …that it will add new titles from the Gonzo anime studio’s GDH corporate parent — including Kaleido Star and Peace Maker Kurogane (pictured at right) — 12 titles from … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime Industry, Upcoming Releases | 4 Comments

Koharu Biyori

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Screencaps, the man sez. The bill for my counseling is in the mail. By the time I got through taking ninety-odd screencaps and culling them, I was a broken man. This show’s beginning to look good to me. Pervy, but … Continue reading →

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Follow the Birdy (updated)

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

You know, of all the shows I would expect to be total dreck, this one should have been at the top of the list. “Birdy the Mighty Decode.” What in hell kind of name is that? A guy and a … Continue reading →

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Strike Witches 06

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Not. A. Trap. By the way, is anyone else having trouble downloading? I’m watching the stream, but the file download keeps ending prematurely. Given last week’s issues, this is really bothersome. Edit: Miyafuji has given up groping for this episode, … Continue reading →

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Kamen no Maid Guy

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Yay! It’s coming to DVD in the US! Finally, since the fansubbers let us all down. (EDIT: ARRRGH!! I misread. No, it’s just a Japanese manga/DVD bundle. /cry.) Given that the show had nipples in broadcast, I have to wonder … Continue reading →

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