Tag Archives: drama

The tide of violence

Posted on January 27, 2010 by bateszi

I’ve read only 26 chapters of Vinland Saga so far but its quality is such that I have to admit it’s already one of my favourites. Thorfinn is the main character, an Icelandic warrior joined with a band of Viking … Continue reading →

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Soul and style: Toradora and Michiko e Hatchin

Posted on March 28, 2009 by bateszi

It’s the eve of the latest spring season, but I’m still playing catch up with a lot of last year’s finest. Last week it was Xam’d, and this week it’s Michiko e Hatchin and Toradora. I’m only too aware that … Continue reading →

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Why I’m enjoying Toradora

Posted on December 11, 2008 by bateszi

All that should matter is empathy, and I get that from Toradora. Continue reading →

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Love will tear us apart

Posted on October 9, 2008 by bateszi

True Tears. I liked it. A lot. Continue reading →

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Bitter sweet school days; All About Lily Chou-Chou

Posted on August 14, 2008 by bateszi

Back in June, I reviewed a Japanese live action film called Linda Linda Linda. It was a great movie, so great, in fact, that it encouraged me to dig deeply into the depths of Japanese cinema. Since then, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Bokurano: … I really wish I could’ve died on the Earth I grew up on.

Posted on July 6, 2008 by bateszi

I finished Bokurano this weekend, just as planned. 24 episodes in 5 days isn’t bad at all, as I’ve never been one to enjoy marathoning through anime. After all, I ended up needing nearly 2 whole years to catch up … 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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Impressions of Bokurano – It’s alright, ’cause there’s beauty in the breakdown

Posted on June 17, 2007 by bateszi

I’ve seen seven episodes, but I’m yet to pass much comment on the Bokurano anime. Given its rather controversial themes and notably downbeat tone, I’m not sure if it’s right to say I’m enjoying it. I don’t have fun watching … Continue reading →

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Past, present and future

Posted on March 12, 2007 by bateszi

To quote rubbish rockers Staind, it’s been a while. Of course I haven’t stopped watching anime, I just don’t have much to say. I could write boring episode reviews, but you know, that’s boring! More than anything I seem to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the NHK [END] – And so dies the NEET

Posted on December 24, 2006 by bateszi

It was cute to see NHK end with a role reversal between Misaki and Satou – there are big differences between a lazy hikkimori and having a genuinely mixed up life. In spite of his personal problems Satou was always … Continue reading →

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Again the fate of the world is in the hands of 14 kids (Bokurano)

Posted on December 9, 2006 by bateszi

Its been a while readers, 7 days to be precise, and as we all know, 7 days on internet may as well be a lifetime. I won’t labor you with the details, but suffice to say that this gradual slow … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the NHK! – (Never) Learning to Fly

Posted on November 21, 2006 by bateszi

Having just finished watching episode 19, this must be the first time I’ve left off Welcome to the NHK feeling happy! It was fantastic to see a smiling Torotoro-san biking around and about the streets of Tokyo; you can see … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the NHK! – 17 – The pyramid scheme of dreams

Posted on November 7, 2006 by bateszi

Just once I’d like to see Satou out smart someone. Now I know that he is a hikkimori with zero self confidence, but by the end of this episode – in which he is heartlessly conned out of precious rent … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the NHK! – 16 – The Ultimate NEET

Posted on October 30, 2006 by bateszi

There was always going to be a twist behind the real world identity of Mia. “She” was too perfect, Satou loved her too much, and NHK! isn’t about Satou being in love. I certainly didn’t see it being Yamazaki though … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the NHK! – 14 to 15 – MMORPGs destroy lives… mmmk?

Posted on October 21, 2006 by bateszi

The relentless waves of depression continue unabated with these two episodes as Satou (hardly recovered from his suicidal exploits) stupidly falls foul to the life sucking world of MMORPGs. These highly addictive and never ending online games are undoubtedly one … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 26 – And so ends a landmark anime production

Posted on October 20, 2006 by bateszi

As if to confirm its audacious brilliance, central character Ginko hardly even appears in this final episode and it was still one of the highlights of the Mushishi TV series. Again bursting with its trademark melancholic tone, this was yet … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the NHK! – 13 – In a word, depressing

Posted on October 7, 2006 by bateszi

For some odd reason, I was expecting Satou to be the hero of this episode, but today I doubt he will ever be a hero – just like Yamazaki says, people “like him” aren’t suited to dramatic ends. In a … Continue reading →

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