Archive for September, 2007

Mushishi Vol. 1 - Anime DVD Review

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The literal translation for “Mushi-shi” sounds sorta like “Bug Tamer,” but I think the actual meaning is a bit more interesting. At least, if you’re not into entomology…

Nodame Cantabile Vol. 7 - Manga Review

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Nodame Cantabile Volume 7 features Noda Megumi frolicking in a field with an oboe. At least, I think it’s an oboe. It might also be an english horn, or maybe Nodame got giant-sized and it’s a bassoon. I’m not too good at identifying weird woodwind instruments. But the important thing is that the cover’s got a frolicking Nodame! Am I right!?

I Hate You More Than Anyone! Vol. 1 - Manga Review

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Theory: When someone in anime or manga says “I hate you more than anyone” (Sekai de Ichiban Daikirai!) they really mean “I’m a tsundere and I love you.”

E’S Vol. 3 - Manga Review

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Perhaps it’s just the time that I’m taking between volumes, but while reading E’S volume 3, I was trying to figure out if this was the same manga that I’ve been reading in 1 and 2…

Big Dreams Little Tokyo - Movie Review

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Big Dreams Little Tokyo is not an anime, manga, or live action dorama. It’s an American indie film with a huge dash of Japanese culture references. Basically, fair game for review on this blog. Or so I declare.




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