Apr
25
25
lol still alive
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Not that it matters, nobody reads this thing anyway!
But since you’re here, go buy my book!
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Oct
30
30
TEKKEN 6
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PS3. disgustipation. Ready whenever you are.
Posted under Games
Aug
16
16
Kara no Kyoukai/Garden of Sinners/DIE Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream #6: Oblivion Recorder
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IS COMPLETELY
The sixth Kara no Kyoukai film, based on the novels by Kinoko Nasu of Type Moon fame, finally made its way into my hands.
Previous adaptations of his works have not fared so well – Studio DEEN’s handling of Tsukihime was disappointing, and though Fate/Stay Night was passable, it certainly didn’t live up to the high expectations everybody had (hopefully the recently announced Unlimited Blade Works will make up for it and even if it doesn’t, it’s got Rin Toesucka so I’ll be happy no matter what). This time around, ufotable would be handling the reins to the anime adaptation, and after a shaky start with the first film (which was more of a “what the fuck is going on” feeling), they’ve done fairly well since. The third film, Remaining Sense of Pain and the fifth one, Paradox Spiral, really impressed me all around, and the music has been nothing short of impressive. Combine that with the well done animation, interesting plot and my hard-on for Type Moon, and that equals high expectations for Oblivion Recorder.
Posted under Anime
Aug
06
06
DO YOU WANT ME TO TRASH YOUR BANK ACCOUNT?
Posted by hatemachine
I have an obscene amount of homolust for Batman. This is especially true when it comes to Christopher Nolan’s take on the franchise, with both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight ranking as two of my favorite films ever (no short order, let me assure you). When it comes to the toys though, a lot of the figures have been lacking. Even the Movie Masters figures that came out for The Dark Knight, praised as they were for what they were offering in the 6″ scale, didn’t do much for me and so I held off on buying them. In fact, the last Batman action figure I bought was from when Tim Burton’s film came out in 1989. Well, technically it was my mom who bought it for me, and she bought it around March of 1990, but we’re just splitting hairs now!
So, it’s been nearly 20 years since I’ve owned a Batman figure. Recently, I was made aware of this:
Jul
24
24
ENDLESS EIGHT BETTER BE EIGHT EPISODES
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Just wouldn’t feel like a proper troll otherwise.
Also, I honestly cannot wait for the DVD sales figures for this season.
Jul
07
07
requisite quick update
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Clannad After Story ep. 25: Disappointing, especially in light of how well done the Tomoyo special was, and Kagami Hiiragi Kyou is one of my favorite characters from Clannad.
Eden of the East: Easily the best show from the spring season. Kenji Kamiyama is an excellent director, and I hope the movies are as enjoyable as the series was.
FMA Brotherhood (ep. 1-14): Even though it sticks closer to the manga, I can’t help but feel the first anime series has a more compelling storyline.
Dragon Ball Kai (ep. 1-14): Pacing is all over the place. Sometimes there are way too many edits and other times there aren’t enough. Very uneven, but boy this is a better show without the filler.
One Piece (up to ep. 330): Gets better with every arc.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya season 2 (ep. 1-4): Do we really need four episodes centered on the Endless Eight? Is this KyoAni trolling us? Is Kyon going to just snap and smack the shit out of Haruhi?
Canaan (ep. 1): I’m a sucker for Type-Moon. This one starts off pretty great. Haven’t seen gunfights this good since Bebop.
Posted under Anime
Apr
13
13
Fate/Stay Night wallpaper preview
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I’d say I’m about 60% done with this wallpaper. I’ve been working on this for over a year now, doing little bits here and there. Due to the hard drive crash though, I had lost the entire thing and had to start all over, so that preview up there is how far I’ve come along in about four days. Everything you see is vectored, with some airbrushing and the smudge tool put to use.
Tohsaka (or “Toesucka” as I like to call her) is done, Shirou is almost done and I’ve laid the groundwork for Archer. The real test is going to be the background and the chains, which looks time-consuming as all hell.
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Apr
05
05
Hard drive crashes are fun!
Posted by hatemachine
Especially when you lose files dating back two years that you didn’t bother to back up and RAAAAAAAAAAGE
I’m more upset about losing several files, including a Fate/Stay Night wallpaper that I’ve been working on for over a year. All that work for nothing! However, I love the image I’m using for it so much that I’m willing to start from scratch. Damnedable Rin Toe-sucka.
Anyway, quick thoughts on stuff I’ve finished:
Gundam 00 Season 2: Just awful. Honest to goodness awful. Wasn’t even trainwreck worthy. And yes, I will watch the movie because it’s Gundam. If I could sit through Seed Destiny, I can sit through anything.
Toradora!: Didn’t end the way I expected it to. Liked it.
Michiko and Hatchin: Didn’t grab me like Champloo or Bebop did, and the most memorable episode was number 4 (I think). Everything else was a blur, but I did like the ending, even if the budget was sort of shoestring at that point.
Haruhi-chan/Smoked Cheese – Smoked cheese is aiight. Haruhi-chan is hit or miss (most of the hits coming from Yuki’s interaction with Achakura).
Catching up on other shows from the Fall 2008 line up. Looking forward to the Spring 2009 lineup and the possibility of new Haruhi episodes.
Posted under Anime
Feb
16
16
Where the hell have I been?
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Let’s do a quickie update on anime I’ve been watching/catching up on:
One Piece episodes 144-230
Been meaning to catch up on One Piece for sometime, and while I’m still a good 150+ episodes away, I don’t think I ever want to catch up, as it would mean having to wait a week for new episodes. This show is way too good. It’s a damn shame it got botched by 4Kids since it does everything right that Naruto and Bleach have done wrong.  Looking forward to the Water 7 arc.
Nodame Cantabile Paris Chapter
Pretty much follows the same formula as the first season did: wacky hijinx, GYABO, uncertainty with the orchestra before they pull off some god-like performance. I much preferred Honey and Clover over this, but it’s entertaining nonetheless. Still, I hope the third season offers more. If not, I can always at least savor the music.
Gundam 00 Season 2 (up to episode 18)
LOL. Where the fuck did Tieria get that boob job? Also, Marina Ismail apparently can do more than just sit – she can also sing too!
I really miss the UC OVAs, specifically 08th MS Team and War in the Pocket.
Toradora! (up to episode 18)
Tales of the Abyss (1-3)
Playing catch up on this. Definitely got me interested in the game.  Anybody mind explaining to me how the fuck Guy managed to show up out of nowhere to save the day in episode 3?
Michiko & Hatchin (up to episode 15)
I think I liked this more when it was called Samurai Champloo. And I liked that more when it was called Cowboy Bebop.
Haruhi-chan, Nyoron Churuya-san
I wish I had seen the “NICE BOAT” that Kadokawa had put up earlier. Otherwise, I was underwhelmed with the former and although the latter was cute, both felt a bit soulless to me.
Still queued up: Tytania, Shikabanehime Aka, Soul Eater, Casshern (o korosu) SINS, Detroit Metal City, Clannad After Story. Man, how the fuck do these other bloggers manage to keep up the entire season?
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