Author Archives: Ubu Roi

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Mob Intelligence

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Ubu Roi

So Shamus was talking about his experiences in WoW, which I have recently become bored with (too many Donnys), and I saw the following in the comments, which I had to expropriate: The IQ of the dumbest member of the … Continue reading →

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A Pass, Once Again

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Steven was soliciting feedback on a specific* purchase over at Chizumatic, when I noticed something odd: once again, he’s skipping the rest of The Third: The Girl With the Blue Eye. I’m not complaining, or saying “Steven ought to try…”** … Continue reading →

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Maid Guy #9

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Ubu Roi

At long last, the drought has ended, and Maid Guy #9 has been fansubbed. Praise the Lord and pass the milk jug, we’re going to the Sweet Holstein Cake Shoppe! Yes, indeedy, the new Maid Guy was the very breast … Continue reading →

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Where “BL” Doesn’t Mean…

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Ubu Roi

One of the baddest bitches in animé may be back for more. Black Lagoon, 3rd season is rumored, but no announcement yet.

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De Spleen!

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I made a somewhat cranky remark over on Chizumatic, and Steven seemed to think I was dissing Strike Witches. Not exactly — maybe Japanese WWII denial in general, but it’s a well known phenomenon that keeps their neighbors a little … Continue reading →

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Gravion, Sorta Twittered

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Ubu Roi

So far, I’m getting a very Godannar-ish vibe after two episodes, and that’s not good. Luna is cute, but she’s no Shizuru. Yeah, cute. NSFW Lamerosity: the speed with which a show becomes lame and predictable. And they’re — uh, … Continue reading →

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Short Notes

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I didn’t remember Devil Hunter Yoko was that ecchi. Of couse, it was the 80’s; everything had gratuitous breasts back then. (One area in which the modern world is not an improvement, IMHO.) Caught Strike Witches at CrunchyRoll. I’m sold … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime Industry, DVD Reviews, Random Nonsense | 6 Comments