Tag Archives: surreal

The candy-colored afterlife

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Celeste

Occult Academy, you’ve made a fan out of me.

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Why you should care about The Tatami Galaxy

Posted on April 22, 2010 by bateszi

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 →

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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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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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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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Mushishi – 25 – Even without eyeballs, tears run

Posted on September 8, 2006 by bateszi

Although it would be harsh to say Mushishi had been in the doldrums of late, I must admit that the episodes succeeding number 20 have often flattered to deceive. It still looks as gob-smackingly beautiful as ever, but feels like … 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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Mushishi – 24 – Bound for Bonfire Field

Posted on August 3, 2006 by bateszi

Another episode that was only average in comparison with Mushishi’s previously sky-is-the-limit standards, “Bound for Bonfire Field” showcased one of the more deadly mushi Ginko has come across but failed to deliver the profound human empathy I’ve come to expect … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 23 – The Sound of Rust

Posted on July 14, 2006 by bateszi

In a village where humans are literally rusting away and being physically covered in (ever worsening) scabby brown marks, only this one girl (Shigure) appears to be immune from the disease. The bitter villagers blame Shigure for their ill-health, curse … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the NHK! – 1 – Salvation lies within

Posted on July 12, 2006 by bateszi

I admit I was initially turned off by the pretty poster girl heavily pasted all over the promo art (much like Black Lagoon) and yet still, my interest in NHK has rapidly grown over the last 4-5 weeks. Being an … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 22 – The essence of individuality

Posted on July 6, 2006 by bateszi

By following the mysterious legend of the Uminaoshi, Ginko finds himself on a secluded island. Here it is said that when people die, if they so wish it, they can be born again; in a certain part of the sea, … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 21 – Animalistic tragedy

Posted on June 6, 2006 by bateszi

Since the last few episodes of Mushishi left us in upbeat and melancholy moods, this was a timely reminder as to just how heartless a series it can be. I don’t mean heartless in a sadistic sense, rather how a … 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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Mushishi – 20

Posted on March 29, 2006 by bateszi

Looking back on Mushishi, I suspect that this episode (episode 20) will rank as one of my favourites. Every episode has had that unique air of mystisism; a beautiful sense of magic that I have come to love, but still, … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 19

Posted on March 24, 2006 by bateszi

Despite displaying none of the euphoric highs and gut wrenching lows of previous episodes, Mushishi 19 was an uplifting way to while away 23 minutes. The concept here is really quite profound- consider that without someone to love you, you … Continue reading →

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Mushishi – 18

Posted on March 21, 2006 by bateszi

This episode is imediately notable for a distinct change of direction. Mushishi usually begins with Ginko wandering about beautiful landscapes, finding his next job and meeting new people, here the first 13 minutes are told as a flashback, in which … Continue reading →

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