Tag Archives: madhouse

Is it more painful to wait? Or to keep someone waiting?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by bateszi

Writing, even anime blogging, can be hard. We all have ideas about what makes good writing and that’s why, sometimes, I have trouble doing it for this blog. I want to write posts that are, in their own ways, perfect. … Continue reading →

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When all that’s left is dust

Posted on September 27, 2009 by bateszi

When I think about Boogiepop Phantom, I’m also reminded of other recent Madhouse anime, like Shigurui and Casshern Sins. Each has a strange aesthetic; seductive yet tinged by an under-lying sense of sadness and desolation. It would be easy to … Continue reading →

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Cherry picking in autumn

Posted on September 24, 2008 by bateszi

Hello, my name is bateszi. I’m a generic anime blogger and this is my generic autumn preview. Please enjoy these poorly researched comments on anime that I know nothing about, talking about new series with the same pictures, synopsis and … Continue reading →

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A romantic interpretation of Kaiba

Posted on September 8, 2008 by bateszi

I was always going to like Kaiba. Even before it started airing, I had, somewhat dangerously, convinced myself that it would be good. After all, with someone like Masaaki Yuasa directing, I had to expect it would special and well, … Continue reading →

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First impressions of Kaiba: big surprise, I loved it

Posted on April 12, 2008 by bateszi

Apologies, I know things have been quiet around here of late. While everyone gets so excited about all this new anime airing in Japan, I just get tired of it. There’s too much to watch, too much to read and … Continue reading →

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