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Ahem…

post from Hop Step Jump! on 05 August 2006 11:31:00 PM. © Hop Step Jump!

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi has NOT been licensed… yet.

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Somebody Shoot Me! (The Conclusion of Nishi no
Yoki Majo)

post from Oyasuminasai ! Anime Blog on 05 August 2006 04:24:00 PM. © Oyasuminasai ! Anime Blog

This is it?! That?s the ending?! How lame can you get?! How stupid can you get?!

This is really disappointing indeed. This show is not a comedy and yet we get comical scenes in the darkest of hours!! Did the director and producers lose their minds or something?!

I was hoping this show would have a decent ending so that I can include it in my 2006 spring season top shows? list but alas, all that went down the drain now. This show is and will always be a second class show.

Oh well. At least Adale shined all the way to the end. She definitely was the real star of the show as far as I?m concerned and is one of the finest anime characters of all time. She even deserves her own show. Feriel and Roux were also quite good but definitely not as good or as interesting as Adale.

I?ll end this post with two nice pictures I?ve found which I hope will console other people who found the ending as disappointing as I have.

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Otogi-Jushi Akazukin 04

post from More Shadows: TL-Chan's Anime Blog on 05 August 2006 03:26:00 PM. © More Shadows: TL-Chan's Anime Blog

After sensing another Nightmarien, Shirayuki-hime and Val head to Souta?s school. Shirayuki-hime plays the role of a substitute teacher and while on the job, assigns the students essays to pick out dresses, accessories, bags and a prince for her. That?s not going to be on the finals, but the students have no choice but [...]

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Rumbling Hearts PART 2(SHADOW WARRIOR CHRONICLES)

post from Kono Sono~This That on 05 August 2006 02:27:00 PM. © Kono Sono~This That

Note: this image is not an actual promo image from ADV, I’m just trying to sound funny while failing in the process.As if we thought having “kimi ga nozomu eien“(Roughly translated to The “Eternity You wish For”) renamed to “Rumbling Hearts“. Fresh from Otakon 2006, ADV goes and outrights licenses Utawarerumono(The One being Sung) [...]

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Utawarerumono licensed.

post from Kurogane's Anime Blog on 05 August 2006 01:24:00 PM. © Kurogane's Anime Blog

Now… normally I don’t post North American license announcements since I’m halfway round the globe from there anyways, but this just cracks me up. ADV to Release Utawarerumono (2006-08-05 12:41:20)ADV announced that they have licensed Utawarerumono, which will be released in North America under the name Shadow Warrior Chronicles. It is expected to be released early [...]

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I Went Out! Stepping Back into Mainstreamism

post from Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts on 05 August 2006 12:59:18 PM. © Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts

After the much documentated CosQuest + shopping trip with some of the local bloggers and anime subject matter experts, I headed for a junior college class reunion BBQ.I cooked a lot.Note that none of my JC classmates are anime-lovers with only one or two having ever watched the most popular series like Gundam Seed and [...]

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The Tale of Bin Bin Bin!

post from Oyasuminasai ! Anime Blog on 05 August 2006 12:53:00 PM. © Oyasuminasai ! Anime Blog

Let everyone know that Binchou tan is sweet.

Yes, I truly misjudged this show. Before watching it, my impression of Binchou tan was that of a cute happy go lucky show that relied on very petite character designs to attract the audiences. I thought Binchou and all her friends would just fool around and laugh like idiots every episode and the world will be portrayed as a paradise where all your dreams come true. That?s why I decided, at first, not to watch it.

After the first few episodes were aired and many anime bloggers started writing reviews about it, I finally discovered that my initial impression was so wrong it was frightening. He story turned out to be the complete opposite: A sweet and sorrow slice of life story about a poor little girl who works very hard to make ends meet and who slowly but surely conquers her loneliness by forming friendships with some interesting people from all walks of life. Her efforts (and struggle) to achieve happiness ultimately culminated in that remarkable scene at the end of episode 9 where she screams at the top of a cliff from the bottom of her heart: ?It?s great to be alive?.

The story setting was also very interesting (much to my liking); a hybrid fantasy world that combines European culture with Japanese culture. A world where modern colour TV sets coexist peacefully with horse driven couches and Buddhist temples. A place where people have unusually small bodies and disproportionately large heads!! A world where you can get a bird ride for the price of an acorn!!

The art quality is top class and the colours were very clear and vibrant. The people at Studio DEEN have outdone themselves and this is definitely one of their best productions. I still have some problems with the exaggerated character designs but you get used to them after awhile.

The show has a very nice calm opening and a very catchy ending. The background music is also done very well and suits the show perfectly.

The voice acting was well handled and there were no annoying voices whatsoever. Another great bonus is the narration which was voiced by none other than Inoue kikukou (one of my favourite voice actresses by the way).

My favourite episode was without a doubt episode 11 (which was a DVD only episode). That episode featured new improved character designs (It?s a shame they didn?t use those designs throughout the show). The episode was a bliss to watch from start to finish and we get to see Binchou laughing from the bottom of her heart for the first time.

All the characters were very likable but that butler Jeeves was annoying at times. My favourite characters in descending order were:

1) Chiku tan

Her energetic nature, high optimism and industrious approach to life are what made me like her the most.

2) Ren tan

When I first saw her in the opening, I thought she was some kind of aloof character who didn?t really care about others. It turned out she was quite the opposite and she played a pivotal role in helping Binchou and her friends as well as many others. She was the wise adviser whom people turned to for help and she did not disappoint.

3) Binchou tan

Our little tragic heroine. Sugar, spice and everything nice basically (but with a bit of added ginger).

On a side note, we never learn anything about Daddy Long Legs who appeared at the end of episode 3. Was he supporting Binchou like in the original story?! I guess not since she remained poor for the entirety of the story. Oh well, it?s not a big deal.

I highly recommend this show to anyone who likes slice of life stories as this show truly portrays what a slice of life show should look like. Definitely one of the best shows of the Winter 2006 season.

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Zero no Tsukaima 05

Louise is antsy because it’s almost time for the Evaluation Fair, where 2nd years show off their familiars and compete for the Palace Gift. Even more importantly, Princess Henrietta will be observing this year’s competition. It’s revealed that Louise was the childhood playmate of Henrietta, and they share a close bond, in spite [...]

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Gits SAC: Solid State Society

The release of the next chapter in the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex franchise, Solid State Society, is rapidly approaching. Because I am so thoroughly excited about this new production I?ve been keeping a keen eye on all the news and information IG has been kind enough to share with its eager fanbase. [...]

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