The girl of the week is the moetastic Tamaki Kawazoe from Bamboo Blade. Nigh invincible in kendo and also an otaku fangirl to boot, Tama is indeed an odd girl. Watch out though because she can quite literally kick your butt in the blink of an eye. Hope you enjoy this week’s picture gallery. [...]
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A hot springs episode without hot springs fanservice? Bamboo Blade’s bath house episode’s fanservice-lessness is the new fashion!? This week’s episode follows the usual pattern; Touru gets targeted by a spirit and he gets rescued by Kuu and Kou with Noboru in assist mode. Totali notes how the hot springs draw prize is such a clich&eacute.However [...]
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Yay, late post! Seriously I was only waiting for this one today, next week will be hell for me since I got to finish up all the monthly stuff I promised. So next week you can expect to see substantial articles, like the two Monthly features, the workout feature I promised, and etc. Also, instead of globalization and individuality, I recently touched on the subject of catharsis and tragedy again, so I will be doing that one instead. Hopefully.Here are the La Tendo preorders that just came in. Format as below.Name (including ver. if any), series, available number of units for preorderManufacturer, size (if applicable), release dateType, preorder, preorder (member), deposit (all in SGD)Closing date (if any)Katagiri Yuuhi (Limited ver.), Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka, 9Milestone, N/A (200mm), September 2008PVC complete figure, 125, 112.5, 2026th June 2008 (Warning: they may not be able to fulfil all 9 preorders)Joseph, Blassreiter, 8Organic, N/A (140mm), August 2008Complete figure, 79, 71.1, 2027th June 2008Xecty-Ein (Limited Phonecard DX Ver.), Shining Wind, 9Wave, 1/8, September 2008Complete figure, 128, 115.20, 2029th June 2008 (this one comes with a phonecard limited edition, but it can only be used in Japan, 1000 Yen value)Xecty-Ein, Shining Wind, 9Wave, 1/8, September 2008Complete figure, 110, 99, 2029th June 2008Yagami Hayate, Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Striker S, 10Alter, 1/7, October 2008Complete figure, 149, 134.10, 405th July 2008Aizawa Tomomi (Maid Ver.), Welcome to Pia Carrot 2, 10Wave, 1/5, October 2008Complete figure, 162, 145.80, 401st July 2008Yuzuhara Konomi, To Heart 2, 8Toys Planning, N/A (200mm), August 2008Complete figure, 95, 85.50, 201st July 2008Kawazoe Tamaki, Bamboo Blade, 8Organic, 1/8, August 2008Complete figure, 105, 94.50, 203rd July 2008Girl of Nose Art (Shunya Yamashita), MC Axis, 9Run'a, N/A (220mm), September 2008Complete figure, 115, 103.50, 206th July 2008Yoko (Space Look Ver.), Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, 10Wave, 1/8, October 2008Complete figure, 89, 80.10, 201st July 2008 (picture of her above, this is the normal version and not the limited, no info was included about the limited; picture thanks to Wcloudxkumo)Sonsaku Hakufu, Ikkitousen, 8R-Line, 1/8, August 2008Complete figure, 109, 98.10, 202nd July 2008There are more obviously but I refuse to post about them. That is it for now. So head on down if you got anything you want, and start making your preorders today! Ok that sounded so corny.Space Yoko,PantherPS: New category for La Tendo created, since I keep making these posts I figured I might as well have a category for them.
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So I recieved this in the mail yesterday (Thank you Yen Press, especially with the Bamboo Blade manga coming in the next year or so. :D): And upon recieving it, I promptly felt like this: And no, I won’t stop linking this video. Cause I can’t stop. Yet while I have enjoyed what I read of the manga [...]
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Here’s a really cute figure of Tamaki Kawazoe from the series Bamboo Blade. She is being produced by Organic and is scheduled to be released on 25th August for 7,140 yen. I really like the pose, but I think her face is abit off. I’d wait until the official release before deciding on whether I would make [...]
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A preorder listing went up this afternoon at Amiami for Organic's Kawazoe Tamaki PVC figure from Bamboo Blade. We got our first look at her back at Wonder Festival, but with little fanfare leading up to the listing this is the first decent look we have at her color prototype. The sculpt is from Hatsuda Kouichirou, and she's scheduled for release on August 25th at 1/8 scale (17 cm tall) and 7,140 yen retail. Figure images below:
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Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Megami Magazine Mar. 2008. Megami Magazine is the #1 reserve subscription magazine at J-List because of all the beautiful free stuff they give you in each issue, like the *15* double sided anime posters you get in this issue. the free Strikers book inside, and more. Lucky Star, To LOVE-ru, Clannad, Bamboo Blade, True Tears, My-Hime, Gunslinger Girl. Fantastic! We only have a few copies of this issue, but remember that subscriptions are available. Char Rhousemann 1/8 Figure ~ Shuraki Trinity Box 03. A really fantastic figure from Good Smile Company, it's got it all: beautiful styling, detailed anime hair, a base to display proudly. Plus it's a "cast off" figure, so you can reconfigure her clothes in many ways, including full dress, ripped dress (let's that "battle damage"), or no dress at all. Neon Genesis Evangelion - Tabris and Zeruel. Amazing artist Yoshizaki Mine (creator of Keroro Gunsou) has created this re-mix of two angels from the Evangelion universe. Fantastic styling on both figures, you will treasure them for years! Unazukin Birth Stone. The fun Unazukin series continues, with more birthstone-inspired designs, including Pearl and Peridot. These are unavailable for restocking, and we recommend you pick up any designs you like the colors of before they disappear. Anime Pop Star: YOKO ISHIDA Live in Concert DVD (Live Action). I'm a big fan of Yoko Ishida's "Anime Para Para" tracks, super fast and dance-able versions of famous anime themes, and I often fire them up for entertainment when working late at night. Here's Yoko's live concert on DVD! When They Cry - Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni ~ Kai Official Character and Summary Book. One of the most popular anime series in Japan right now, the eerily beautiful When They Cry (or When The Cicadas Cry, to translate the Japanese title). Here's the art book from the 2nd series. Caiman Figure ~ Dorohedoro *Preorder*. Here's a really amazing figure from a fascinating manga called Dorohedoro in which mutants fight each other for survival. This awesome figure is in stock now, although the figure sold so well as a preorder stock is very limited. Beautiful Kanji Training for Nintendo DS. This one is special: a Nintendo DS game that comes with a writing brush stylus and has many activities that teach you how to write beautiful kanji. This thing is like a real teacher, refusing to accept characters written with the wrong stroke order or that are sloppy. An amazing tool for students of the language! B's Log Apr 2008. Another issue of B's Log, the magazine for fans of both "BL" games (aesthetically pleasing guy/guy stories) as well as "otome" games (girl-centric dating-sim games). This new issue is filled with interesting content, and lots of free stuff inside, too. Myojo Apr 2008. Then dig on a new issue of Myojo, the magazine dedicated to the popular male and female (but mostly male) faces in Japan, from Kat-Tun to Hey! Say! Jump and more. Available as a subscription, but we've gotten in some extra copies of this issue for you. Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go. A great new book from Kodansha with tons of information on bento, Japan's amazing boxed lunches. All in English, with lots of good meal ideas in here. Authentic Japanese Loose Socks. Yasu would like me to tell you that loose socks, those extra-baggy socks that Japanese high school girls wear, have been restocked, too (both 70 and 120 cm socks). 'Modern+' DX Aluminum Bento Box, Chopsticks Case. Bento enthusiasts, we've restocked the super-popular modern style bento box that has so many lovely compartments and interesting features, it will be your favorite lunch box. The separate chopstick case is also restocked. WA Pattern Bento KINCHAKU Bag. Raise the "WA" potential of your bento with this stylish bento bag that looks like a "Kinchaku" handbag carried by kimono-clad ladies in Kyoto. Fits many standard bento boxes. Nail Clipper Key Chain ~ UKIYOE / Three Beauties. Here's a cool item: a keychain with fingernail clippers featuring art from old Japan. Fantastic. Square Wooden Geta w/ Blue Stripe Strap ~ Jumbo size. Fans of Japanese traditional wooden sandals (geta) will love these gorgeous new sandals we've gotten in today, large lacquered wooden shoes with rubber bottoms to make walking easy. Good large size for big gaijin feet. Sanrio Rice Bowls: My Melody, Cinnamoroll. Two fantastic ceramic rice bowls only available in Japan, featuring the super cute My Melody and Cinnamoroll. The perfect size for enjoying rice, miso soup or anything. Hello Kitty ECO My Own Shopping Bag with Small Case. Go "eco" with Hello Kitty, with this handy take-anywhere nylon shopping bag that folds up nice and neat into a small case with handle when not in use. Two cool retro versions, back in stock now! Restocked Studio Ghibli Items. Got some really rare Hayao Miyazaki products back on the site today, including two "Matchbook" style wooden music boxes, a plush Sleeping Totoro Music Box, and the out-of-production Nausicaa Gun Ship keychain. Other Restocked Photobooks. Find some other rare photobooks back on the site, including Rio Tsuyuhara's Poaching Diary, the issue of More and More dedicated to Sola Aoi, and Ura Karami. These books are totally out of print and we recommend you snap them up before they're gone forever. Newly Posted "H" Manga. Enjoy a great new issue of Chousuke Nagashima's Seku-Hara Man, the story of a man who has free reign to do anything he wants with all the beautiful women at the company he works at, and the bold Door of Pleasure, a collection of 11 stories of fascinating ero. Nonstop Miyu Hoshino 4 Hours. Enjoy 4 hours of the cute-as-a-button Miyu Hoshino in this new release from TMA. Features all kinds of enjoyable performances, including costumes (like Vocaloid Miku Hoshino, where her name comes from), school uniform, tall boots, swimsuit and more. Highly recommended. JAV Actress of the Month: Io Asuka. The JAV Star for this month is the lovely Io Asuka, the pure AV starlet who debuted on the Deep's label last year. (Her first name is pronounced "EE-oh.") Born in Tokyo on December 10, 1988, her hobbies include collecting DVDs, playing with her dog and making different kinds of pasta. We're big fans of Io-chan's work, and recommend her to all JAV fans.
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Word is in this evening on two goods items of interest: first, the Kawazoe Tamaki pillowcase from Bamboo Blade that we scooped back on May 3rd is now available for preorder! It's due out from Brain Police on July 20th at 150 cm x 55 cm in dimensions and features two original illustrations (kendo uniform and school swimsuit) created for the cover. Retail price is 9,240 yen. Second, a newly announced item from the Kanokon franchise is this Chizuru bed sheet coming from Chara-Ani. It's made of polyester suede and is sized 140x210 cm, is single-sided featuring an illustration of Chizuru topless (and mostly bottomless) bent over a desk, and is scheduled to retail in July at 8,400 yen retail. Images of both items below:
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When I first heard of Bamboo Blade, I thought it would be a dull sports (and possibly harem) anime series. I’m glad to say, however, that I was pleasantly surprised. I’m not really sure how I would classify it, as it is kind of a mix of comedy and slice-of-life with just a [...]
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Summary: Rin takes Tamaki out on a movie date and SHINAIgirl’s death break’s SHINAIder’s Hollow mask, turning SHINAIder into Silver Braver. We find out that Kirino and Sayako technically resigned from the club over spring break, but will still be taking part in the next interhigh. Dan’s the new captain, and Yoshikawa-sensei has taken [...]
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