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Fate/Zero 14 – The Mion River Battle
Published on 2012-04-11 22:42:46
Welcome back to Fate/Zero! I think this episode has been more than enough to prove that the three month break was more than worth it to keep the level of quality at its peak. If you remember from last time, … Continue reading →
New Website for ΘΤ – THETATAU Visual Novel
Published on 2012-03-26 21:20:01
I’ve finally got the website for THETATAU up and running. Visit it to keep abreast of how development is moving along. http://flowchartmedia.com/thetatau/news.html
Winter 2012
Published on 2012-01-11 19:46:23
I think I’m going to sit this season out and throw my resources into working on my visual novel. I’ll be back in the spring when Fate/Zero resumes.
Is JC Staff Overreaching?
Published on 2012-01-09 21:20:09
JC Staff is, by my count, doing six shows this season. Ano Natsu de Matteru, Bakuman S2, Kill Me Baby, Shakugan no Shana Final, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Act 2 & Zero no Tsukaima Final. Luckily Bakuman and Kill Me … Continue reading →
Fate/Zero 13 – The Forbidden Banquet
Published on 2011-12-26 14:15:38
If I had to pick a theme for this episode before the break, I would say that “entertainment” is what’s on the menu. Last time, we learned what Archer finds to be entertaining; watching the movements of people and seeing … Continue reading →
Fate/Zero 12 – The Grail’s Invitation
Published on 2011-12-18 18:45:15
The majority of this episode focuses on Archer helping Kirei to understand why he asked the man to expend so much energy in determining the motivations of the other Masters. To Gilgamesh, some of the greatest pleasure comes from viewing … Continue reading →
Fate/Zero 11 – Grail Dialogue
Published on 2011-12-11 09:51:04
The Holy Grail War is a contest in which the Grail itself seeks the most worthy bearer by summoning great heroes and pitting their wills against each other. This is usually accomplished by fighting until only a single servant remains. … Continue reading →
Summer 2011
Published on 2011-07-02 11:26:03
In addition to the continuing Steins;Gate, I will be adding Dantalian no Shoka this season. Based on the light novels written by Gakuto Mikumo (Asura Cryin’) this project is being animated by GAINAX. Staff members feature Yutaka Uemura’s
Steins;Gate 13 – Metaphysics Necrosis
Published on 2011-06-29 13:18:14
Moments after Mayuri was shot, Suzuha comes back into the lab, disarming and knocking out the masked men one by one. She ends up gun to gun with Moeka, the real SERN spy. She had left to turn on the … Continue reading →
Steins;Gate 12 – Dogma in Ergosphere
Published on 2011-06-29 11:52:26
Okabe Rintarou sees a vision of the past, 70 million years ago. Mayuri has been searching across the many world lines looking for him, the original her seeking the original him. But even if they can’t meet it’s okay, since … Continu
C 11 – Control
Published on 2011-06-26 13:10:20
Hyperinflation continues to affect Japan, with 3000 yen required to exchange to the dollar. The IMF has realized that this is in fact unrelated to “C”, but caused by outside forces. The final Deal between Mikuni and Kimimaro begins. Neith
C 10 – Collision
Published on 2011-06-23 14:55:13
America isn’t the world’s financial leader for nothing. The sheer power of Wall Street is enough to use the USD to force the value of other currencies to fall. America has been working closely with their Financial District for a … C
C 09 – Collapse
Published on 2011-06-17 11:39:52
This interconnected world of ours allows for countries to piggyback their successes, using each other to leapfrog to higher and higher heights. On the other side of the coin, this also means that failure will drag everyone down together as … Co
Steins;Gate 11 – Dogma in Event Horizon
Published on 2011-06-16 12:56:59
One of the responsibilities of being a member of the Future Gadget Lab is that you have to assist with the experiments. Suzuha’s task is to distract Tennouji so the Phone Microwave can be used without getting yelled at. This … Continue re
Steins;Gate 10 – Symbiosis Homeostasis
Published on 2011-06-14 15:11:29
How could Akiba have no more Otaku? It’s unfathomable, yet Faris’ message to the past caused such a thing to happen. Now the center of culture has been moved to Nakano, which is further to the west. That means that … Continue readin
Is ‘The Money of Soul and Possibility’ Coming True?
Published on 2011-06-12 01:23:35
The IMF has reportedly suffered a cyberattack of a large scale. I blame the demons.
C 08 – Confidence
Published on 2011-06-11 12:11:31
The southeast Asian Financial district is losing money at a rapid rate. It will soon go bankrupt and cause “C” to occur. Entire countries may even disappear. Where the Caribbean Sea now sits used to be a strong republic that … Conti
C 07 – Composition
Published on 2011-06-05 11:36:01
Once upon a time Mikuni had bright orange hair. He had dyed it back during his college days when he was in a band. But once those days had ended he had to let it return to its natural color. … Continue reading →
Steins;Gate 09 – Chaos Theory Homeostasis
Published on 2011-06-04 12:11:47
Enough experiments have been run to prove that D-mails are indeed being sent to the past. But no guarantee is made that things will change; after all, the receiver has to read the message and alter their behavior based on … Continue reading
C 06 – Conflict
Published on 2011-05-30 11:45:00
Experiencing Deal after Deal has granted Kimimaro experience to better plan his battles and land narrow wins with a finer degree of control. The opponent for his next upcoming Deal is Sennoza, a young man who wishes for Kimimaro to … Continue r
Steins;Gate 08 – Chaos Theory Homeostasis
Published on 2011-05-28 12:26:23
The success of the experimentation combined with Okabe’s strange ability to retain memories after a world line shift prompts the continuation of said experiments. The first test is to send a message to Daru’s phone so he could win the
Steins;Gate 07 – Divergence Singularity
Published on 2011-05-24 11:08:05
With the parameters of the Phone Microwave now figured out, the time has come to run some more experiments. This begins with ripping the door off of the microwave and upgrading the software to the next version. After confirming that … Continue
@ ACEN + Character Designs
Published on 2011-05-19 15:00:54
I’ll be at Acen this weekend; in the meantime, go and visit THETATAU, I’ve unveiled the character designs.
Steins;Gate 06 – Butterfly Effect’s Divergence
Published on 2011-05-17 11:52:49
It’s been five days since the satellite crashed into the radio building and no one has yet to do anything about it. Which is kinda strange since one usually sees dark suited men swarming around when this kind of thing … Continue reading &
C 05 – Cultivation
Published on 2011-05-14 10:55:54
In accordance with Mikuni’s policy, the members of the Guild strategically plan their fights to win by a small margin as to minimize the effect on the real world. Kimimaro, who has just joined the Guild, has trouble with this … Continue r
100000 hits
Published on 2011-05-09 14:49:24
It’s that time again; now that another milestone has been reached more magazine scans have been unlocked.
(UPDATE) 1st Fate/Zero PV
Published on 2011-05-09 11:42:09
The first Fate/Zero PV has been posted on the project’s official site. Most of the major characters make a brief appearance in the 1:29 PV. 4 of the teams show both master and servant; not shown are Lancer’s master Kayneth, … Contin
C 04 – Conversion
Published on 2011-05-07 11:00:50
Kimimaro’s next Deal is against someone he knows, one of his professors. He fights for the income to afford raising his family, which has a third child on the way. He has been doing such for a while now and … Continue reading →
Steins;Gate 05 – Starmine Rendezvous
Published on 2011-05-05 13:22:50
On the way back to the lab carrying the IBN5100, Okabe and Kurisu run into Suzuha as she closes up shop. She correctly guesses the contents of the heavy box but becomes wary when she recognizes Kurisu, despite no evidence … Continue reading
(UPDATE) Fate/zero TV Format Confirmed
Published on 2011-05-03 10:50:43
An update to Fate/zero; according to a recent issue of Newtype, and the official website, the Fate/zero project is going to be made in the TV format. No word yet on how many episodes are slated to be produced. UPDATE … Continue reading →
Steins;Gate 04 – Interpreter Rendezvous
Published on 2011-05-01 11:43:10
Human may be dead, but details are hidden within an unacceptable report. In addition, Daru has gained access to a database that contains nonsensical code. In order to read it, Okabe concludes that he needs the power of the IBN5100. … Continue r
C 03 – Conspiracy
Published on 2011-04-30 11:49:08
Jennifer Satou works for an organization that observes the going-ons of the Financial District and the Bank of Midas. There are multiple Financial Districts, each corresponding to a major economic money market in the real world. The Far East is ̷
C 02 – Coincidence
Published on 2011-04-29 12:07:54
Kimimaro is dragged into the Financial District by Masakaki to participate in his first Deal. Midas Bank Square is full of people lounging around, watching, waiting. Each entrant is given an Asset that comes with their card, represented by a …
Steins;Gate 03 – Parallel World Paranoia
Published on 2011-04-21 12:12:29
It seems that Okabe freaks out every time Kurisu pops up, which isn’t surprising as he hadn’t expected her to find the lab. She had come to see if he really thought that she had been stabbed or if that … Continue reading →
Gosick 12 – Listening to Cicadas on a Summer Afternoon
Published on 2011-04-16 11:13:03
Summer has arrived in Sauville, and with it comes summer vacation. Kazuya would like to visit home but two months is too short as he would spend most of that time shipbound. So Avril invites him to come and visit … Continue reading →
C Wallpaper
Published on 2011-04-15 17:36:56
I created this wallpaper from the OP; feel free to use it but please don’t redistribute it without credit.
C 01 – Complication
Published on 2011-04-15 11:16:29
The world revolves around money. Those with money can obtain anything they want. Those without money work hard to get it in any way they can. So this is why a disheveled man finds himself at a loss when all … Continue reading →
Steins;Gate 02 – Time Travel Paranoia
Published on 2011-04-14 11:03:51
The sudden appearance of Kurisu has freaked Okabe out more than all the other strange things since his experience on the street outside of the radio building. In fact, the rescheduled conference of time travel is being given by her. … Continue
Bakuman 25 – Yes and No
Published on 2011-04-12 00:20:14
This final episode of Bakuman (season 1 that is) centers around the serialization meeting for the coming issues. There are thirteen works being passed around but only a handful of slots to fill. The meeting works as such; the editor … Continue
Gosick 11 – The Drill Eloquently Tells a Tale of Love
Published on 2011-04-08 18:37:39
Jacqueline, wife of the police chief, has found a collection of old books and intends to donate them to the academy’s library. She also plans to stop by and see her old friend Glaviel since she’s in the area. As … Continue reading &
Orson Scott Card on Cowboy Bebop
Published on 2011-04-07 22:15:53
Orson Scott Card, author of Ender’s Game and others, has written a review of Cowboy Bebob, praising it for being better than all but a handful of science fiction films.
Steins;Gate 01 – Prologue to the Beginning and End
Published on 2011-04-07 13:05:30
In downtown Akihabara, two students enter a radio building in order to attend a lecture by a professor who claims to have invented a method of time travel. They arrive early and feel a slight shaking that, unlike an earthquake … Continue readin
Fractale 11 – Paradise
Published on 2011-04-05 11:08:57
Once upon a time there was a young girl known as God. In order to conserve her biological data, she was split into body and spirit in order to become the key for rebooting the Fractale System. But when that … Continue reading →
Official Project Launch Announcement – THETATAU
Published on 2011-04-03 12:41:42
Greetings. I feel that the time has come to finally make an announcement that I have been sitting on for some time. Since the beginning of this year I have been decreasing the number of titles I have been reviewing … Continue reading →
Star Driver 25 – Our Apprivoise
Published on 2011-04-03 11:30:25
It was six months ago when I first started writing this little thing; and that was when Star Driver began. It had appeared to be a most interesting project despite very little information being available at the time. And now, … Continue reading
To aru Majutsu no Index II 24 – Skillout
Published on 2011-04-02 11:13:53
Even though her job was just to take out the money supply, it’s Awaki who runs into Komaba in the Skillout HQ. He may be a Level 0, but his position as the leader of this gang did not come … Continue reading →
Bakuman 24 – Phone and Last Night
Published on 2011-04-01 15:56:53
Though he may be a genius in every field he’s attempted; KOOGY’s foray into the manga world lacked the desire and extremely hard work put out by the other competitors. As a result, he came out at the bottom of … Continue reading
Fractale 10 – To the Temple
Published on 2011-03-28 18:35:35
The battle in the sky between Lost Millennium and the Temple’s forces rage, with casualties mounting on both sides. Zipping in amongst the flurry of bullets are Clain and Nessa, trying desperately to make their way to the Temple. When … C
Star Driver 24 – The East Maiden
Published on 2011-03-27 11:20:31
This, the penultimate episode of Star Driver, is a buildup of tension towards the climax of this riveting tale of love and power. It begins, innocuously enough, on the morning of a new school day. Takuto has been feeling tired … Continue readin
To aru Majutsu no Index II 23 – Before the War
Published on 2011-03-26 11:18:31
The events of the night of September 30th come to a close. As Kazakiri returns to normal she blames herself for all the damage caused. And while that may be true at a most basic level she’s not really at … Continue reading →
Bakuman 23 – Tuesday and Friday
Published on 2011-03-22 21:25:39
Despite gaining very little in the way of input from their impromptu meeting, Moritaka and Akito decide to spend the time up until the deadline redrawing the manuscript for their submission. They’re not the only ones; Fukuda and Nakai both R
Star Driver 23 – Emperor
Published on 2011-03-20 11:55:55
Part of Takuto and Sugata’s Sunday morning routine is practicing their swordplay. After discovering Keito’s secret, Sugata decides to raise the stakes a bit. Not only will he end his engagement to Wako if he loses, he will also turn ̷
Spring 2011 Lineup
Published on 2011-03-19 15:10:53
Since I have another, to be announced, project in the works, I will be only covering a couple shows for the spring season. First up is Steins;Gate, based on the game by Nitro+ and animated by WHITE FOX, the studio … Continue reading →
Fractale 09 – Cornered
Published on 2011-03-18 18:48:11
Thanks to the shelter, Clain, Phryne and Nessa survived the bombing of the Temple’s laboratory. Enri was hovering above the resulting crater waiting to take them back home. The Fractale System continues to decay at an advanced rate, with more &
Gosick 10 – People Who Catch Colds Dream of Their Stubborn Friends
Published on 2011-03-17 19:08:29
Last time, Kazuya was in the middle of a phone call with Victorica when he was snatched out of thin air by a passing carriage. It wasn’t someone with sinister intentions however. It was Anastasia, the girl he had found … Continue reading
Bakuman 22 – Unity and Breakdown
Published on 2011-03-12 14:52:38
The group of Golden Future Cup entrants storm the Yuueisha publishing headquarters to protest the outcome of having KOOGY’s already large fanbase unbalance the voting results. Fukuda does most of the arguing against Yuujirou while Nakai and Aid
To aru Majutsu no Index II 22 – Divine Punishment
Published on 2011-03-12 10:57:47
Two battles still rage throughout Academy City as this arc approaches it’s zenith; Touma versus Vento and Accelerator versus Kihara. Accelerator only has 60 seconds left on his battery and has to make every one of them count to bring …
Fractale 08 – The Secret Below the Earth
Published on 2011-03-11 21:49:48
After being shot, Clain and Phryne were captured by the Temple forces. Enri is allowed to return to the airship and reveals that Phryne is carrying a GPS transmitter which will lead them right to the enemy base. The priest … Continue reading &#
Donate to Japan Quake/Tsunami Relief
Published on 2011-03-11 12:44:09
Please help via the Red Cross, Globalgiving, or any other organizations you might find in your area.
Gosick 09 – The Blue Rose Blooms in a Man-Eating Department Store
Published on 2011-03-09 11:06:00
Kazuya keeps regular contact with his family back home in Japan. His sister has sent him a shopping list of things she wants him to buy, which includes a replica of Sauville’s national gemstone, the Blue Rose. She also sent … Continue rea
Star Driver 22 – Eve of Legend
Published on 2011-03-06 11:08:21
Remember that story Sakana told Head way back when? Well it’s back in the form of the play put on by the Night Flight Drama Club. The story is told by the herald of the Squid Emperor (Sarina) to the … Continue reading →
To aru Majutsu no Index II 21 – Testament
Published on 2011-03-05 14:06:17
Tsuchimikado fights against a mysterious figure who is activating the stakes intended to skewer the residents of Academy City as sinners. Accelerator has finished cleaning up at the industrial complex and returns to the search for Last Order. A group
Bakuman 21 – Literature and Music
Published on 2011-03-04 21:38:07
As promised, Kaya makes curry for Moritaka and Akito since they succeeded at making it into the Golden Future Cup. However, they still have to win there to move closer to serialization. On their way to turn in the manuscript, … Continue reading
Fractale 07 – The Gilded City
Published on 2011-03-04 14:28:25
Clain’s been playing around with his new camera, taking pictures of everything in sight. However, as a physical object, it cannot capture what is rendered by the Fractale System. Quick cut to a brand new scene as he awakens in … Continue
Gosick 08 – Howls Echo in the Foregone Kingdom
Published on 2011-03-01 21:27:37
So now two of the visitors to the village are dead. Is this an expulsion of outsiders or something even more sinister? It seems that Victorica has things all figured out already. She brings Kazuya and Ambrose to the church … Continue reading &#
Star Driver 21 – The Age for Libido
Published on 2011-02-27 11:04:34
Just because she turned on Camel Star, doesn’t mean that Needle Star has changed sides. She proves her allegiance to the Glittering Crux by going up against Tauburn again and losing again. The two newest characters have no qualms about …
To aru Majutsu no Index II 20 – Hound Dog
Published on 2011-02-25 22:11:21
Kamijou Touma. Accelerator. The hero and the anti-hero. Their two battles to protect the ones they care about intertwine and drag Academy City into the depths of darkness. Index had shown up at the scene of Accelerator’s beating, giving him
Fractale 06 – The Farthest Town
Published on 2011-02-25 20:34:44
The Granitz family sets their airship down just outside Fractale’s active range to rest and perform some repairs on the system so events like last time don’t happen again. While the men work of repairs, the women prepare food for …
Gosick 07 – A Prophecy is Delivered at the Summer Solstice Festival
Published on 2011-02-24 19:09:15
Hidden village in the mountains; for 400 years they have shunned contact with the rest of the world, becoming entirely self-sufficient. But once a year, at the summer solstice festival, they open the gates to allow those of their group … Contin
Bakuman 20 – Cooperation and Conditions
Published on 2011-02-22 12:34:54
Now that the boys are back together, they can return to the studio to do their work. The place has gotten a little messy with just Moritaka using it so a round of cleaning is in order. First order of … Continue reading →
Star Driver 20 – The Rainbow Painted that Day
Published on 2011-02-20 12:08:13
A lot is revealed in this episode. And I mean A LOT. The past, the present, and even the future; the events unfolding are soon to be unleashed, with the world on the line. Qophlite has been regenerated, likely helped … Continue reading →
To aru Majutsu no Index II 19 – Researcher Kihara Amata
Published on 2011-02-18 22:31:44
The time has finally come. Every prior story arc has been building up pressure, and now the beginning of the true battle between Science and Magic will begin. I hope you’re ready. Sasha of the Russian Orthodox Church has been … Continue r
Fractale 05 – Journey
Published on 2011-02-18 19:12:48
The Granitz family has left the village, with Clain and Phryne as somewhat less than willing passengers. Phryne is a prisoner, but Clain is little better than a stowaway, so he is put to work cleaning, helping with laundry, and … Continue readi
Gosick 06 – The Gray Wolf Gathers its Brethren
Published on 2011-02-16 13:05:11
Despite transferring in later, and being held captive in a shed for several days, Avril has not only learned of more mysteries than Kazuya, but has also made more friends than him. I guess it helps to not have a … Continue reading →
Bakuman 19 – Together and Alone
Published on 2011-02-15 19:08:06
August 31st, the end of summer, has come and Akito still hasn’t come up with a name despite spending all summer working at it. But a promise is a promise, and this setback has Moritaka deciding that he’s going at … Continue reading
Keepon Robot Retail Version Coming Soon
Published on 2011-02-15 17:07:04
BeatBots has announced that they will be manufacturing a toy version of the Keepon robot created to study social interactions. It comes out later this year for an estimated $40 retail. Watch him dance
Star Driver 19 – The Trio’s Sunday
Published on 2011-02-13 11:38:31
Wako arrived super early at school to find Ruri kissing her boyfriend through the glass. However, the mark on her neck shows that their relationship goes much deeper off screen. He’s even invited her to come over to his house … Continue r
To aru Majutsu no Index II 18 – Specimen Number
Published on 2011-02-12 12:43:49
The ever enigmatic Laura Stuart has taken to washing her feet in a room of a great many bathtubs. But Stiyl barges in angrily, causing her to trip and fall into the water, her robes becoming thoroughly soaked. Something on … Continue reading &#
Bakuman 18 – Jealousy and Love
Published on 2011-02-11 19:59:28
Now that they’ve got other things settled, the only thing left to do is finish up chapter five of CROW. There are just a few bumps to overcome first, but none of them relating to Eiji’s manga. Fukuda takes issue … Continue reading &
Fractale 04 – Departure
Published on 2011-02-09 18:55:33
The bloodbath that was stalled by Phryne’s appearance restarts with a new goal; capture the girl as she’s the key to the world. The people left alive reawaken from their update to find themselves in the middle of a battlefield. … Co
Gosick 05 – There is a Mysterious Ghost in the Abandoned Storehouse
Published on 2011-02-08 19:37:56
The best place to hide a tree is in a forest, and the best place to hide a book is in a library. But even this simple method is unable to escape Victorica’s keen sense, and she easily finds the … Continue reading →
Star Driver Sketchbook
Published on 2011-02-07 13:17:00
I had ordered the Star Driver Sketchbook about a month ago and it finally arrived today. There is nothing groundbreaking or spoilerrific within its pages, as the sketches pertain to the first handful of episodes. The majority of the book’s R
Star Driver 18 – Keito’s Morning and Night
Published on 2011-02-06 12:14:47
Summer’s just about come to a close, and what better way to celebrate than to have a barbecue. The only problem is that many students have left the dorms for their vacation so only a handful remain to participate. To … Continue reading &#
To aru Majutsu no Index II 17 – Penalty Game
Published on 2011-02-05 13:28:12
September 30th. The day in which all the students of Academy City switch to their winter uniforms. This is such a large undertaking that classes only run for half a day in order for all students to have time to … Continue reading →
Fractale 03 – Granitz Village
Published on 2011-02-04 19:35:49
So Clain and Nessa, prisoners of Enri, are flown in their cage some distance away. They descend and land on the outskirts of a small city. This city is quite different from the many settlements that pepper the countryside. For … Continue readin
Gosick 04 – The Golden Thread Shreds the Fleeting Moment
Published on 2011-02-03 19:13:36
So Kazuya’s under arrest for murder. Yeah, that totally happened. He was just out shopping for food and daydreaming about blond-haired girls when a rider on a motorcycle comes driving by, runs into a wall, and its head detaches from … Con
Bakuman 17 – Goblin and Kindness
Published on 2011-02-02 19:12:13
Moritaka heads on his way towards Eiji’s place to begin his work as an assistant for the summer. His head is full of distracting thoughts of Akito and Kaya so he tries to rid them from himself. As it happens, … Continue reading →
To aru Majutsu no Index II 16 – Appointed Time of the Rosary
Published on 2011-02-01 19:03:10
So Angelene got injured last time from a falling chunk of icy ship. Luckily she has the whole Amakusa on her side and they lend Lucia an escape ship. But she has a duty to remain and help rescue Agnese … Continue reading →
Star Driver 17 – Vanishing Age
Published on 2011-01-31 19:52:50
The episode begins with Head, Reiji, visiting someone who is laying comatose in the hospital. His actions are being monitored by an old man we haven’t seen up until this point. He is also briefed on the recent actions of … Continue re
brb, Ohayocon
Published on 2011-01-27 19:00:31
brb, Ohayocon. If you’re going and want to drop by and say hi, leave a comment in this post.
50000 hits
Published on 2011-01-27 13:03:44
Seems like it was just yesterday that I started writing. Well, here’s the usual collection of prizes.
Gosick 03 – The Hares Break a Promise at Daybreak
Published on 2011-01-25 19:18:51
Remember that gunshot at the end of the last episode? Well, that was Julie shooting Maurice before he could shoot anyone else. So now our little group of survivors is down to just four people. Ned tosses Maurice’s gun aside … Contin
Bakuman 16 – Wall and Kiss
Published on 2011-01-24 18:58:18
Just as Moritaka and Akito made their debut in NEXT, so too does Miho have her own debut coming up. Kaya wants them all to watch it together but Moritaka is too embarrassed and would rather watch it on his … Continue reading →
Star Driver 16 – Takuto’s Mark
Published on 2011-01-23 11:29:48
After hearing Keito’s offer, Mizuno begins the slow trek home. Upon arriving, her aunt reminds her that her mother has returned to the island. Mizuno still doesn’t want to see her, but she does want to see Marino, who hasn’t
To aru Majutsu no Index II 15 – The Queen’s Fleet
Published on 2011-01-22 11:16:28
Touma and Orsola have been caught by their once time enemy aboard the icy fleet. But Agnese no longer holds the lofty position she once did. She is no better than a prisoner. In fact, since they failed their previous … Continue reading &#
Fractale 02 – Nessa
Published on 2011-01-20 21:54:37
We learn a bit more about Doppels in this episode, specifically that they are avatars for real people who reside elsewhere. They are generated by the Fractale system and cannot be touched. Well, that’s mostly true. Nessa, the girl that &#
To the Writer of Karmaburn
Published on 2011-01-20 16:00:11
I cannot, for the life of me, find a way to contact you on your site. You had a question about what coin Misaka Mikoto from “To aru Majutsu no Index” uses for her railgun attacks. It is a game … Continue reading →
Bakuman 15 – Debut and Impatience
Published on 2011-01-20 15:35:27
The sign of a great editor is that, even when you defy their wishes, they still strive to help you get successful. That’s exactly what Hattori does, despite still believing that the boys are not yet ready for mainstream. He … Continue
New Project Announcement
Published on 2011-01-18 21:03:57
I’ll be announcing the start of a new project of mine within a few days time. Further details as events warrant.
Bakuman 14 – Battles and Copying
Published on 2011-01-17 20:45:52
Ever since seeing the results from the questionnaire last time, Moritaka and Akito have each been thinking of how their cult style might not measure up to what is mainstream. The former has been drawing battle scenes from Dragonball and … Con
Gosick 02 – A Shipwreck is Raised by the Souls of the Departed
Published on 2011-01-17 13:32:16
Using Roxane’s invitation, Kazuya and Victorique have made it onto the ship where a dinner party is taking place. But there is only one place open so Kazuya must suffer without eating, apart from the bread she stuffs in his … Continue r
Star Driver 15 – The Maidens of the Seals
Published on 2011-01-16 11:54:33
Once again Mizuno has invaded the boy’s bathroom to look after her little crow friend. But he’s there no longer, having left the nest and flown off on his own. But Takuto’s still there, and Mizuno wishes to practice their …
To aru Majutsu no Index II 14 – City of Water
Published on 2011-01-15 12:06:54
So, after a long week of high tension and athletic events of destruction, the Daihaseisai comes to a close. Touma’s misfortune did not end with the defeat of Oriana however. He accidentally walked in on Komoe-sensei changing, got beat up &#
Fractale 01 – Encounter
Published on 2011-01-14 13:54:04
The first thing you’ll notice when watching Fractale is the bright blue sky and the vast expanse of ocean. The second thing you’ll notice, that will make you completely forget about the first, is that the characters aren’t quite h
King of Thorn Preliminary
Published on 2011-01-13 21:59:51
I just finished watching King of Thorn — a movie adaptation by Sunrise of a manga by Yuji Iwahara — and have decided to do a full breakdown of it as I did for Unlimited Blade Works. So look for … Continue reading →
Yosuga no Sora 12 – To the Distant Sky
Published on 2011-01-13 13:58:59
With the way she ran away screaming like a bat out of hell, you might think that Kozue saw a ghost or perhaps a grisly murder scene. But what she happened to witness, along with Nao, was the breaking of … Continue reading →
Bakuman 13 – Early Results and the Real Deal
Published on 2011-01-12 13:05:55
There are only three days left to finish the manuscript for the NEXT deadline. But one thing Moritaka neglected to do was to give Miho his email when he met her last. So, with sending her a message as the … Continue reading →
King of Thorn Preliminary
Published on 2011-01-11 21:46:51
I just finished watching King of Thorn — a movie adaptation by Sunrise of a manga by Yuji Iwahara — and have decided to do a full breakdown of it as I did for Unlimited Blade Works. So look for … Continue reading →
Fortune Arterial 12 – Red Promise
Published on 2011-01-10 19:11:06
Erika returned home to become a prisoner, deciding that the freedom of others was more important than her own. She took neither Shiro nor Kouhei as a Dependent, a resolve which surprised her mother. The next day is born bright … Continue re
Yosuga no Sora 11 – The Uncertain Pair
Published on 2011-01-10 14:30:30
Haruka goes on another date with Nao, to the aquarium and shopping. But he can’t take his mind off of Sora and what he saw her doing that night. To distract himself he drags Nao to a love hotel but … Continue reading →
Star Driver 14 – Ayingott’s Eyes
Published on 2011-01-09 12:37:19
The midway point of Star Driver marks a new OP and ED; “Cross Over” by 9nine and “Pride” by Scandal. As usual, Mizuno is hitching a ride on the top of the bus. Catching sight of one of her animal … Continue reading &
Gosick 01 – The Dark Shinigami Finds the Golden Fairy
Published on 2011-01-09 11:18:43
The first episode of Gosick begins with a strange ritual of dark magic. The fortune teller Roxanne tells of a coming terror and of how to protect against it. This involves allowing hunting dogs to maul rabbits. Following the OP … Continue
Fate/zero TV Format Confirmed
Published on 2011-01-08 23:53:43
An update to Fate/zero; according to a recent issue of Newtype, and the official website, the Fate/zero project is going to be made in the TV format. No word yet on how many episodes are slated to be produced.
Fortune Arterial 11 – Parting Ways
Published on 2011-01-08 13:22:49
After the fireworks, Erika managed to make her way back home. Whether she did it on her own or had assistance from Kouhei is unclear at this point, even she is at a loss as to what happened the previous … Continue reading →
Friendship Groupings
Published on 2011-01-07 20:56:45
I made an interesting observation; guys in anime tend towards groups of three while girls tent towards groups of four or five. In Eva, you have Shinji with Kensuke and Touji. Haruhi’s Kyon has Taniguchi and Kunikida and Index’s Touma
To aru Majutsu no Index II 13 – Croce di Pietro
Published on 2011-01-07 20:01:08
Now that there’s nowhere left to run, fighting is all that Oriana can do to stall Touma and Stiyl until the cross is activated. She mixes physical attacks with her magic in order to counter Touma’s Imagine Breaker, not allowing …
Yosuga no Sora 10 – Imitating the Bird’s Cry
Published on 2011-01-06 19:38:02
The final arc is, of course, the Sora arc. It branches out of the story from the middle of Nao’s path, where Haruka chooses to keep their relationship a secret for just a bit longer. But despite having her time … Continue reading U
Fortune Arterial 10 – Thirst
Published on 2011-01-06 18:43:50
The line for event applications to the cultural festival snakes its way out of the student council headquarters and down the path. It seems that nearly every student has ideas for things they want to put on. But if everyone … Continue readi
Panty & Stocking 13
Published on 2011-01-05 21:39:14
You’d think Garterbelt, charged with watching over the angels and protecting Earth, would be concerned with Panty’s loss of powers but he tosses her out on the streets. She suffers through indignations of rain, pain, and a sexual bane,
Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls 12 – The Goodbye Kiss
Published on 2011-01-04 18:58:14
The final battle has come. The revival of Amakusa Shirou is eminent. Yoshihiko has moved beyond his narrow goals to include the welfare of his samurai. And Jyuubei? She’s preparing herself to see Muneakira for the last time. She knows
Fortune Arterial 09 – Dependent
Published on 2011-01-03 19:11:20
Naturally, Kiriha has been absent since the night they went chasing after her. More concernedly is that Haruna has also stopped attending classes, the shock of her returned memories taking time to adjust to. Or, at least until this day. …
Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls 11 – The Samurai Who Came From France
Published on 2011-01-02 21:18:01
Despite the fact that she was unable to convert Jyuubei and Muneakira, Gisen must now start the ceremony to revive Amakusa as there is no longer any time to waste. Those two, having thrown off the control of first Gisen … Continue reading
Winter 2011 Lineup
Published on 2011-01-01 12:44:35
For this upcoming season, I am planning on reducing the number of shows to write about. I took on far too many during this past fall and as a result had to drop a few and rush through others. So … Continue reading →
Arakawa Under the Bridge x2 13
Published on 2011-01-01 11:21:08
Well, this is it. The end. The final battle. The last stand of a show that has been highly enjoyable from start to finish, even within it’s realm of unpredictability. We’ve reached the finals of the Arakawa King game between ̷