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April 14, 2012
I have many a faint and fond memory of Eureka Seven, but wasn't sure how to feel about news of its sequel. It ended with a quite profound sense of finality, after all. Everything that needed to be said, was, an…
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Sexuality in anime: Mine Fujiko and Faye Valentine
April 7, 2012
Like any potentially great anime, the new Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna has given us much to talk about already. It's a beautifully animated, adult series the like of which we haven't seen in TV a…
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Tag Archives: Masaaki Yuasa
A Tatami Galaxy kind of year
Of all the anime I’ve seen this year, probably the one that deserves blogging the most is The Tatami Galaxy. Life imitates art; and looking back on the past year, or the part of my life which, in many ways … Continue reading
Fast dialogue is fast for a reason
I’m a follower of people in the anime industry, but mostly, it’s just the (good) directors I like to keep tabs on. I delve into their works and the more I find, the more I trust in those same people … Continue reading
Posted in Anime, Editorials
Tagged Masaaki Yuasa, noitamina, The Tatami Galaxy, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
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Why you should care about The Tatami Galaxy
I’m totally hyped about seeing the first episode of The Tatami Galaxy (Yojohan Shinwa Taikei). It finally aired this evening in the beloved noitaminA block and is already streaming on Funimation‘s video site, but… I’m region blocked! It’s been a … Continue reading
Posted in Anime, Editorials
Tagged artsy, Kaiba, kemononzume, Masaaki Yuasa, noitamina, surreal, The Tatami Galaxy, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
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Statement of intent: Spring 2010
I can at least promise you this. I won’t suddenly just up and leave; I won’t go out at the top of my game; the end won’t be glorious, no, it will be a long, drawn-out and disappointing affair. Continue reading
Posted in Editorials
Tagged Durarara!!, Giant Killing, House of Five Leaves, Masaaki Yuasa, Ookiku Furikabutte, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
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A romantic interpretation of Kaiba
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
Posted in Anime, Reviews
Tagged Kaiba, madhouse, Masaaki Yuasa, romance, science fiction
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First impressions of Kaiba: big surprise, I loved it
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
Kaiba teaser online, dear anime fans, please value originality
we’re in this funny position where Kaiba’s being hotly anticipated on popular indie-film sites like Twitch, yet completely ignored by anime fandom itself. Something is seriously wrong with this; that the most talented directors working in anime aren’t being recognised within the community is both baffling and stupid. Continue reading