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What Cult?

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Steven thinks it’s finally safe to post a review of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzimiya. At least he understands the goddess somewhat. Haruhi is a unique character. All the other characters (including Kyon) are right out of the book of … Continue reading →

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Quack Investigations and a Lucky Ducky

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Kanokon, episode 8 . . . . Ok, Wonder. The only way I’m going to tolerate this: (both NSFW) . . . is if you tell all. I want the report in my email by Monday, and don’t stint on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheesecake, Random Nonsense | 6 Comments

Disappointing…

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Apparently the reason Kanokon got pulled from online distribution was the content of Ep. 7, not 8. I suspected as much when I realized that the timing was wrong for the online companies to have seen 8 and yanked it, … Continue reading →

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Evil Skippy is Dead

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Bandai Visual gives up; liquidated and combined with Bandai Entertainment. Good, now maybe there will be no more of that $40 per episode bullshit. Hat tip.

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Oh. My. Gawd.

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Ubu Roi

There’s only one way to describe Kanokon after episode 7: Forget ecchi, it’s soft-core porn. What the HELL happened to the broadcast standards? (Not that I’m objecting…) Remember Kamen no Maid Guy’s opening episode, with Naeka’s bare breasts in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Episode Reviews, Fansub Review | 9 Comments

I’m not bitter… (updated)

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Sigh. Over the last two weeks, I’ve spent nearly $200 to get a computer operational. It was rebooting randomly, and possibly spontaneously turning on. I really figured the regular user was forgetting to set the blank to “Shut Down” rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, etc., Technology | 4 Comments

I’m Slow

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Forgive me, but I just figured out why Kamen no Maid Guy is so damn funny. I mean, come on: “Maid Guy.” I should have seen it a mile off. KnMG isn’t a comedy in the combat maid/butler genre; it’s … Continue reading →

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