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Changed My Mind…

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Ubu Roi

It’s amazing what one episode can do. In a single episode, Shakugan no Shana II has managed to undo nearly all the good will it’s generated in my mind by building up the tension, drama, and yes, even the angst. … Continue reading →

Posted in Episode Reviews, Fansub Review | 9 Comments

Mayu (and Reika) FTW

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Ok, it’s a bit late to the party, but the new ED for Goshusho-sama Ninomiya-kun is made of win and awesome. See for yourself. It’s almost a shame they have to put an episode before this thing. And thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 4 Comments

Semi-Out of Circulation

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Working a lot this week, slow posting Noted a link to this over at Steven’s. I really didn’t need to see that in the same week that I discovered the Stainless Steel Brat’s plan to graduate from high school in … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative, Random Nonsense | 4 Comments

I’ve Been Dissed

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Well, crap. I don’t hate WOW at all. I’m deadly serious about it being a honeyed trap for people who’d otherwise be competing with me for gigs and creative work. Like folks who get home, drop in front of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 1 Comment

Winners and Losers, Fall 2007 (Updated)

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Well, now that we’re two episodes into the season, I’m getting a feel for the series that I said I might follow this fall. My original plan had been to follow only two series this season. One reason was because … Continue reading →

Posted in Fansub Review, Random Nonsense, Series Reviews, Snap Reviews | 9 Comments

Leave Bad Enough Alone

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Oh, great. My local newspaper has finally realized that George Lucas is working on milking the rubes for another Star Wars TV series. LOS ANGELES — The Force may soon be coming to a television near you. George Lucas is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitching, Fandom | 2 Comments

Once More, Mayu

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Ok, in a comment that got away from me rather badly, I kicked around one of the things that was bugging me about GSNK (I refuse to type that entire title… has anyone come up with a shorter one?). Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fansubs | 1 Comment