Category Archives: Series Reviews

Where I chose to pontificate on the quality or meaning of an entire series. May overlap Fansub and DVD review categories.

New Animé Terms and Concepts?

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Steven DenBeste discusses the arms race. The animé arms race that is, as he writes on the concept of simple plot or setting devices taken to their extreme. In honor of Gillette and Shick, he christens it “the five-bladed razor,” … Continue reading →

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Anime Fansubs, Part VII

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Of course, a lot of women out there would just say, “Ha! Turnabout’s fair play for all that yuri stuff you guys watch!” Which reminds me of another complaint I have; ten cute inukami (less Tomohané, add Youko), even twins, and nothing happening! Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Picture? (Animé Fansubs, Part VI)

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Ubu Roi

This is one of the first shots in my latest fansub download: Coyote Ragtime Show. Federal Investigator Angelica Barnes is enjoying a meal before her shuttle lands on the planet Sandvil. But there’s something very wrong here. Can you spot … Continue reading →

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Anime Review: G-on Riders (Anime Fansubs V)

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Ubu Roi

It’s blog sweeps month? Nobody told me! Time for an anime post! And boy, do I have the fanservice this time. In fact, I’ve got so much of it, I have to put it below the fold. I also have … Continue reading →

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DearS(lave)

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Ubu Roi

DearS (that’s “Dear S”, not “dearz”), is one of those guilty pleasures that come along once in a while. It makes me wish I were still young enough to enjoy the ridiculously over-sexed humor, without thinking about what’s being “said” … Continue reading →

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Anime Review: Fansubs, Part 3

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Continuing with the anime fansubs I’ve been watching lately: Karin: This is the second series that I am not sure why I watch(ed) it. Another manga adaptation, which happens far more frequently in Japan than it does here. You don’t … Continue reading →

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Anime Review: Fansubs, Part 2

Posted on April 29, 2006 by Ubu Roi

I’m bumping Karin into its own part, and continuing with just one show for today’s post. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: This show will be licensed for Region 1, make no mistake. And I will be buying every DVD the … Continue reading →

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