Monthly Archives: June 2008

On the context of dropping anime

Posted on June 29, 2008 by bateszi

One of the most difficult decisions an anime fan has to make is whether or not to ‘drop’ a series. For me, it’s often a snap decision; not really based on any objective criteria, rather, it depends on how I’m … Continue reading →

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Linda Linda Linda; slice of life done good

Posted on June 23, 2008 by bateszi

While I’m fairly confident that I’ve built up some decent knowledge of anime over the past few years, I can’t say the same for Japanese live action. Sure, I’ve watched many of the cult classics; Audition, Azumi, Battle Royale, Ringu, … Continue reading →

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I’m one of his twenty faces too

Posted on June 15, 2008 by bateszi

When its first episode finished, I suspect a lot of people probably dropped their interest in The Daughter of Twenty Faces (a.k.a Nijuu Mensou no Musume) right there and then. Going off of first impressions, it’s not flashy at all. … Continue reading →

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One does not care to acknowledge the mistakes of one’s youth

Posted on June 8, 2008 by bateszi

Here is a fair warning; if you have issues with self-loathing, save yourself the agony and don’t watch Otaku no Video. It will depress you. Continue reading →

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