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Spring 2007 Anime Director Epidemic!

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So I haven’t really been watching Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, but apparently there was some kind of scandal that occurred due to the “unique” directing of the fourth episode, including the resignation of show’s producer.

Then, Kyoto Animation decided to switch directors on the Lucky Star anime, apparently due to lackluster humor? To be fair, the second and third episodes were chuckle inducing, but only for a few parts. The show is still no Azumanga, or even a Gaijin 4-koma, for that matter.

Then, Hinano dropped the bomb on a potentially earth shattering story! The characters in episode 4 of Kami-chama Karin look weird! Like, Steve Sutton weird!

Perhaps the Japanese superstition about the number 4 has a basis in reality. Or in this case, episode 4… Quick, someone get Animation Runner Kuromi on the job!

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Manga Review

Stray Little Devil Vol. 2 – Manga Review

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The author of Stray Little Devil mentioned in the afterword that panty shots weren’t allowed in this manga. I hadn’t really noticed, but maybe that means it’s time for me to stop reading this…

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First Impressions Manga

Penguin Musume (ペンギン娘) Vol. 1 – Manga First Impressions

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I just got a shipment from Yesasia of random stuff. It consisted of Disgaea PSP, and this random manga I bought called “Penguin Musume.” It’s in Japanese, so it’ll take me a while to read it. I did get through a couple of pages, so here are my first impressions.

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Manga Review

The World of Narue (Narue no Sekai) Vol. 2 – Manga Review

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The World of Narue manga continues in volume 2 with more cute relationship stories. And panty shots.

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Anime DVD Review

Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. 1: Fox Trot – Anime DVD Review

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This is a milestone of sorts for Basugasubakuhatsu. It’s the first time I’ve reviewed a DVD of an anime series after doing a first impression review of the fansub. Pretty weird. I stopped watching the fansub after like the first episode anyway, so most of the DVD was new to me!

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Manga Review

D.Gray-Man Vol. 1 – Manga Review

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I already gave my impressions on the D.Gray-Man anime a while back, but I never watched more than the first episode. I just finished reading the first volume of the manga. But was it any better than the anime?

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Manga Review

Stellvia Vol. 1 – Manga Review

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I think I watched one episode of the Stellvia anime before calling it quits, but the cover of the manga was just way too cute to ignore. Apparently, this manga came after the anime. That doesn’t mean it can’t be better, though.

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Manga Review

Welcome To The NHK! Vol. 2 – Manga Review

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Welcome to the NHK Volume 2 contains more sex and drugs, but considerably little (if any) rock and roll. Oh, and things get even more messed up for Satou, if that’s even possible.

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Anime DVD Review

Peach Girl Vol. 1 – Deluxe Anime DVD Review

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So at first, I thought Peach Girl was supposed to be some kind of modern version of Momotarou. In fact, it’s an old shoujo manga that is pretty much the opposite. Except both characters have “momo” in their name.

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Anime First Impressions

LoveCom: Lovely Complex – Anime First Impressions

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I skipped watching Lovely Complex raw because I figured I wouldn’t get any of the jokes. Finally, someone subbed it, and boy am I grateful! Forget Romeo x Juliet, the truly messed up couple is in Lovely Complex!