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Another Take on Rosario + Panchira

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Ubu Roi

So I checked out today’s Megatokyo strip, only to notice that Dom had posted a brand new rant…about R+V! You may ask why I consider Rosario + Vampire to be the dumbest on a list of very dumb shows I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Fansubs, Webcomics | 11 Comments

Good or Bad News?

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Via ANN, a statement (at last) from ADV: We know there are a lot of rumors swirling about, and that fans are looking for assurances that ADV will continue to distribute the anime series they know and love. While we … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime Industry, Commerce, Upcoming Releases | 1 Comment

Not Good News….

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Uh-oh. Several titles have been removed from ADV Films’ website since last Monday, including any reference to them in the site’s main page, store, and trailers, as well as trailers and videos on Anime Network’s website….Notably, all mention of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime Industry, Commerce | 10 Comments

Worst of 2007, Honorable Mentions

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Ubu Roi

EDIT: this isn’t the Top Ten Worst list. That can be found here. This is the more humorous “wasn’t bad enough to be that bad” list. It would have helped if I’d had more humor, but I’ve been ill since … Continue reading →

Posted in All Reviews, Random Nonsense | 3 Comments

Nothing in Particular…

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Ubu Roi

ah, good ol’ TvTropes. About Code Geass: “Nina Einstein from Code Geass is without a doubt the most unpopular character in the series, mainly because she was willing to set off a bomb that would kill tons of people, including … Continue reading →

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Nobody Likes Uwe Boll

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Not even Pete Abrams. If you don’t know who Mr. Boll is, try here. Nominated twice by the Razzies(tm) for “Worst Director.”

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Rosario + Vampire, Additional Speculation

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I was just rewatching ep. 2, and noticed something during the end credits, but it’s a spoiler. Behind the tag it goes. One of the girls featured prominently in the line drawings appears to be Rubi, the witch. Given that … Continue reading →

Posted in Fansub Review, Random Nonsense | 12 Comments