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Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta 06 — Cooking Ramen

Toaru Hikuushi,

We’ve arrived at the mysterious spring, the edge of the known world. Last week we were attacked by a mysterious enemy we know nothing about. So what will we do this episode? Cook some ramen and talk about our friendship, of course! My goodness this show is infuriating. We could be having some sweet aeroplane combat, we could be having a bittersweet tragic romance, we could be having adventures and exploring, but no, let’s cook some ramen! What the hell.

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And above is the spring. What is the spring? A bunch of squiggly rainbows.

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Samurai Flamenco 16 — Relying on your Friends

Samurai Flamenco,

Masayoshi meets a homeless man whom he saved that now saves him in return, and convinces him to rely on Gotoh. Rely on your friends, guys. If you won’t happily welcome your friends into your house when they’re wanted fugitives, then you’re a worthless friend. Nothing else to say.

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I like these two guys’ reaction to the charges against Masayoshi. They don’t even need to think about whether it’s something he would ever do, they just immediately toss out the possibility that he’s clever enough to pull it off. Continue reading Samurai Flamenco 16 — Relying on your Friends →

The Week in Anime, Winter 2014 #1

Week in Anime,

Ok so it’s more like the month in anime now but whatever.

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Nou-rin: Been watching this with the good folks at Classy. I’m almost ashamed to say it but I’ve really enjoyed this show. It’s much better than Queen’s Blade, Senran Kagura, and Oreimo at least. The episodes with the panties and the planting contest that turned into a mud wrestling match were particularly entertaining. If you’re going to make a perverted harem show, you should go all the way and make it extraordinarily perverted and extraordinarily stupid. Nou-rin does so and I approve. Also Hanazawa Kana’s character is amazing. Continue reading The Week in Anime, Winter 2014 #1 →