Robotics; Notes 15 — A Virtual Loli Imouto Sob Story

Robotics; Notes,

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Last week:

So from now on, I’m going to try to stop expecting Robotics; Notes to uncover some brilliant mindfuck conspiracy or to have our heroes fight robots. I’m going to try to just accept it as it is, and enjoy Frau slobbering over a half-naked Kaito on the couch.

Right after I say that, Robotics; Notes proceeds to ditch the only parts I like about it and dives head first into gathering more stupid Kimijima reports and adding more placeholders to the harem. Continue reading Robotics; Notes 15 — A Virtual Loli Imouto Sob Story →

Zetsuen no Tempest 16 — Abusing Shakespeare

Zetsuen no Tempest,

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Why does this show feel the need to heavy-handedly mention Shakespeare at every opportunity? Can’t their show stand on its own merits? I don’t get it.

Take the quote above. What the hell is that supposed to have to do with anything? Usually when you quote something you take a good quote that says something about the topic under discussion. “Seems, madam! Nay it is; I know not ‘seems.'” This is an awful quote. In context it means something, but out of context it’s completely useless. It doesn’t even sound particularly good. Zetsuen no Tempest appears to flip to a random page of Shakespeare and choose a line. “Oh, look, it’s Shakespeare, this is some brilliant writing!” No it’s not. Not when you just take a random not-particularly impressive line out of context. Continue reading Zetsuen no Tempest 16 — Abusing Shakespeare →

2012 Year in Review: TV Anime

Year in Review,

The final entry in my 2012 Year in Review. Previously we discussed music and characters. This time, I’ve gone ahead and ranked all the anime of 2012 from worst to best (loosely). This list only includes shows that have finished.

Dropped: Acchi Kocchi, Arashi no Yoru ni: Himitsu no Tomodachi, Brave 10, Busou Shinki, Code Breaker, Ebiten, Folktales from Japan, Gon, Hiiro no Kakera, Kuroko’s Basketball, Kuromajyo-san ga Touru!!, La storia della Arcana Famiglia, Gakkatsu, Kamisama Hajimemashita, Kill Me Baby, The Knight in the Area, Litchi DE Hikari Club, Naruto SD, Pabu and Mochizu, Recorder to Randsell,  Saint Seiya Omega, Shibainuko-san, Sukitte li na Yo, Teekyu, ToLoveRu Darkness, Zetman

Incomplete: AKB0048, Chihayafuru, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia, Mysterious Girlfriend X, Natsuiro Kiseki, Natsuyuki Rendezevous, Sankarea, Shakugan no Shana III, Utakoi

Ongoing Series: GIRLS und PANZER, Hunter X Hunter, Ixion Saga DT, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Little Busters, Magi, Polar Bear Cafe, PSYCHO PASS, Robotics; Notes, Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo, Shin Sekai Yori, Space Bros, Zetsuen no Tempest

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