Tag Archives: comedy

Low-brow good times [Occult Academy first impressions]

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Celeste

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about anime over the past year, it’s that these Anime no Chikara projects start out strong, only to have me lose interest after four episodes. When faced with the latest offering in the project, … Continue reading →

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The curious case of Kannagi

Posted on June 22, 2010 by bateszi

Watching anime for a long time (I’m talking years, really,) one can fall into certain patterns of viewing. I’ve grown accustomed to knowing what I like, and what I don’t, and picking the anime I watch according to my own … Continue reading →

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Injections of fun / Trapeze and episodic anime

Posted on November 18, 2009 by bateszi

At the moment, I’m probably more satisfied with the anime I’m following than I have been for a long time. Whenever a new season begins there’s always the temptation to try to see as much as possible, particularly as an … 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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Animated eye candy, courtesy of Kazuto Nakazawa

Posted on March 2, 2008 by bateszi

Over the last few weeks, I’ve started subscribing to some French anime blogs. I can’t speak a word of the language, but I know good taste, and more to the point, just how priceless it is. On the front page … Continue reading →

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Digging up backlogged gems, like Great Teacher Onizuka

Posted on January 31, 2008 by bateszi

If MyAnimeList has taught me anything, it’s that for every merely-good new anime series airing right now, there are many more excellent but old (and therefore, forgotten) gems just waiting to be found. Since I joined that site, I’ve spent … Continue reading →

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Naruto – 186 – The episode where Shino laughs

Posted on May 25, 2006 by bateszi

This episode makes a mockery of everything Naruto stands for and as a hardcore fan, there is a guilty voice saying I should be completely offended by it, but honestly, this episode was so off the wall and slapstick funny … Continue reading →

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Kogepan – Living the life of a burnt piece of bread

Posted on May 6, 2006 by bateszi

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a show like Kogepan comes along. This short series follows the everyday adventures of the titular Kogepan, a burnt piece bread that no one wants to buy. Try as he might to … Continue reading →

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Studio 4C’s Comedy – Medieval fable set in Ireland

Posted on April 30, 2006 by bateszi

Story so far Set during Ireland’s War of Independence, a young Irish lass, besieged by the merciless English soldiers, seeks the help of a legendary swordsman who is rumoured to have supernatural powers. My impressions Studio 4C’s Comedy is a … Continue reading →

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