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Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie – A thoroughly unpretentious lesson in arse-kicking

Posted on June 13, 2007 by bateszi

Sometimes it’s hard to look at movies objectionably; I grew up in the 90s and during this exciting decade, Street Fighter II was the ultimate beat ‘em up arcade game. Not only was it fun to play, it was a … Continue reading →

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Hokuto no Ken: The Legend of Raoh – Demonic fist of the devil

Posted on February 4, 2007 by bateszi

Along with Ninja Scroll, I grew up watching the Fist of the North Star movie. I was attracted by the unapologetic gore but this was no mere action flick – set in a post apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear holocaust, … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Kemonozume – Too cool for otaku

Posted on November 19, 2006 by bateszi

It’s fair to say that the creative staff “working on” (more like playing with) Kemonozume must have had so much fun, from flying heads and sexed up monkeys to a perverted old man shoving a pair of severed female arms … Continue reading →

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Kemonozume – 10 – Sex-starved monkeys and eating fish with giant detectives

Posted on November 5, 2006 by bateszi

Since we’re now hitting the final couple of episodes, Kemonozume is building up to an action packed climax. The villain, or “big boss”, has turned out to be the fat Ohba – I liken his bizarre appearance to that of … Continue reading →

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Kemonozume – 9 – Old habits die hard

Posted on October 25, 2006 by bateszi

Still on the run from the Kifuuken, we join the love birds Yuka and Toshihiko aimlessly wandering down vast and empty roads when they are offered a lift by an old married couple. Their journey (squeezed inside a white van) … Continue reading →

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Kemonozume – 8 – Hard violence, hard sex, hard feelings

Posted on October 24, 2006 by bateszi

At the beginning of this episode a boy student is excitedly kissing his innocent girlfriend for the first time. They hold each other in an emotional embrace, it is a pivotal moment in their lives, “Ah the day has finally … Continue reading →

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Naruto – 200 – Filling time with ninja

Posted on September 18, 2006 by bateszi

It has been a while since I last caught up with Naruto – still its a series I treasure deep within my heart, but these ever enduring “filler dark ages” are even dwindling the concrete enthusiasm I once felt for … Continue reading →

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Kemonozume – 1 – Delicious gut-munching innovation

Posted on August 21, 2006 by bateszi

The moment I clapped eyes on its highly evocative promo art, I knew I’d love Kemonozume. It just looks so damn cool, completely in another league to the typical “doll face” anime style; here characters look and move like real … Continue reading →

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Naruto – 188 – Fear the piranhas of death

Posted on June 8, 2006 by bateszi

As much as I want to be surprised by these Naruto episodes, as much as I want to watch some gripping drama, desperate sacrifices and shocking deaths, it’s not going to happen. I know that, you know that. To complain … Continue reading →

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