Author Archives: Ubu Roi

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Order Here, Already?

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Wow, that was quick. Looks like it actually went out on Monday, but the electronic info was behind. What is 5lb. Media Mail rate? Normal shipping or an upgrade? I’m normally in the 4 day range! Oh yah, I’m an … Continue reading →

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Monk(y) Cheesecake

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

So last night, I read a discussion of Amaenaideyo, which someone said actually got good in the latter half. I don’t know; it just kept using the same plot over and over and over again, so I dropped out half … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheesecake, Random Nonsense | 2 Comments

Congress Shall Pass No Law….

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

But they may pass an administrative rule. Because it’s politics, I’ve posted the latest Democratic party assault on democracy over at Houblog. Just one more way that they’re trying to control the flow of information, along with the “(un)fairness doctrine.”

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Some Thoughts on Men, Women, and Animé

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ubu Roi

In response to Steven’s comment, I posted some information on Saito’s connection to Louise, which abruptly terminates in season 3. I think it’s because he kissed Louise (for real this time, not as a part of the familiar-bonding ceremony) but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitching, Fansubs, Life, etc., Tropes and Such | 7 Comments

Another ADV Note

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Ubu Roi

From the RACS blog: Ledford’s (ADV) keynote address at AX was a prepared speech, and the mood was quite somber. He said this has been a very tough year for ADV, but that they are working on a deal with … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime Industry, Random Nonsense | 3 Comments

Code Geass R2, ep. 13

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Just…wow. Now that was a kick in the teeth. We are definitely seeing the theme of CG at its best; it’s lonely at the top… I don’t know what the writers have been drinking lately, but I’d like some. The … Continue reading →

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More ADV Fallout and Speculation

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Ubu Roi

In an earlier message, Jeff Lawson posted a comment that got caught in my spam filters for a day before I led a commando raid to release it from the dungeons: …all of the translation, subtitles, dub, packaging design, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime Industry | 11 Comments