Just when I was about to throw in the towel and drop Ikkitousen Great Guardians, there’s finally some plot! The first 6 episodes are redundant as they only contribute by introducing characters like Ryofu, Chuubou and that cloaked girly antagonist. Also, I couldn’t actually properly review Ikkitousen GG because I couldn’t find the significance of [...]
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“Look at that fanservice!……Yak! Deculture!!!” Actually, this is probably more along the lines of a short opinion write-up of 3 fanservice shows this season. And don’t worry, Ikkitousen is not one of them. Koihime Musou Okay, screw whatever I said last time. Body licking, weird costumes, maid uniforms and the *erhm* above scene. Koihime Musou is fanservice through [...]
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This season's most outrageous show is Koihime Musou. It reworks stories from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo Yanyi 三国演义), but as comedy, and with an all-female cast.Cao Cao is a short girl with ringlets (picture at right), and hairpins in the shape of skulls. Guan Yu is a big-breasted young wanderer with long black hair. Xun Yu is a girl so devoted to Cao Cao that she follows Cao Cao's orders to lick the sweat off her when she returns from battle. Get the picture? The show is moe, yuri, ecchi, and hilarious, through four episodes. Especially in the way the stories and characters are all related to the stories in the novel...like reflections in a fun-house mirror.But as with any version of the Three Kingdoms, it is hard to keep track of all the characters. So I have started a page with pictures of each character, giving their names in Chinese and Japanese, and including brief biographies, as they show up, episode by episode, on the official site.This show may fall apart, or become too ecchi. But so far, the stories are entertaining in themselves, and the way the characters parallel the ancient heroes is really funny. I drop every Ikkitousen series after an episode or two, but this show has my attention.The writer is Go Zappa, who did not reach me with Myself;Yourself or Chokotto Sister, but who is making me laugh this time. The director, Nakanishi Nobuaki, directed Sumomo mo Momo mo and Kashimashi. He carries on here with the suggestive humor of Sumomo and the gender-bending of Kashimashi, all set in a world reminiscent of Saiunkoku.Below is a part of the character page, just to show what kind of information is included. In this show, each character has a nickname in addition to their real names. Zhang Fei, a loli rascal who opens the show leading a band of village children in acts of vandalism, is known as Rinrin, for example.You'll notice very few familiar seiyuu names. The cast is made up of seiyuu from the game, people who do more games than anime.Having seen a Chinese classic trashed in this way, I now look forward to an all-female Julia Caesar. Or an all-male Gone With the Wind. This kind of parody is also a great homage, it seems to me.
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  Been a week or two since they were plastered all over the screen. Impressions: I think the animators just now remembered that the show was airing on AT-X and that they could show nipples, because they decided to start and end this episode with blatant and somewhat excessive bathscene nipple shots. Not just people naked [...]
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Surprisingly the newsletter for preorders came in very late, hence the reason why this post is in the wee morning hours of the 26th here. Also I realize there are a lot of figures being released in Japan today if all goes well, but the earliest they will reach La Tendo is next week. Period. So do not bother about those.Arrivals are easily dealt with, since there are only 2 that I feel people will be interested in. Both are Futama Ami from Idolm@ster, Revoltech Fraulein 007. One is the normal version, and the other is the strawberry version. From Kaiyodo, both are action figures and each sells for 32 SGD standard price at La Tendo.Now for the real deal. Over the last week there were some more figures announced that are sure to bring pain to many wallets. Here are the ones I think people will be interested in if they come to this blog with any regularity at all.Nendoroid Haruhi 3rd set was covered earlier, so I will not repeat it here. Only complete PVC figures are listed. All prices quoted are in SGD. All pictures except for Human Mystic thanks to Hobby Search.Preorders format is as follows:Name (including version if any), series, scaleManufacturer, release dateStandard preorder price, member preorder price, deposit (included in the preorder price)Closing date for preorders (if any)Picture thanks to Good Smile's official listing. Human Mystic/Mage, Lineage II, 1/8Good Smile Company, November 2008110, 99, 2019th August 2008Seto San, Seto no Hanayome, 1/7Orchid Seed, November 2008108, 97.20, 2029th August 2008Signum, Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS, 1/7Alter, December 2008139, 125.10, 2010th August 2008Jibururi the Devil Angel, Jibururi Zero, 1/8Alter, November 200885, 76.50, 2010th August 2008Nendoroid Shana, Shakugan no Shana, lolwutscale?Good Smile Company, November 200858, 52.50, 2012th August 2008Asakura Ryoko Bunny Ver., The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi1/4, FREEing, September 2008180, 162, 403rd August 2008Sora (Static Art), Kingdom Hearts II, 310mmSquare Enix, October 2008158, 142.20, 405th August 2008So eh, needless to say, I am interested in the Human Mystic only. However, Asakura Ryoko bunny is in blue. That tickles me and my buying nerves. But no. I am not into either FREEing or the Haruhi series. I am also looking to cancel my preorders for Miyabiya's Imari Kurumi (Bible Black series) and Nekomimi Kanu from Griffon (Ikkitousen series). Why? Because I saw Imari, she really is not a good job well done...and Neko Kanu felt like a rushed preorder. I suppose this is a start to cutting down on expenses?Human Mystic blueness,Panther
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   It’s good to have you back, you crazy, evil, manipulative hussy. Impressions: First off, let me point out how right I was about everything? How right was I? Completely right. Ryofu used Ryuubi’s gormlessness (good use of gormlessness, Aroduc!) against her to seperate her from Kann-u, and then worked her evil magic on the unassuming little [...]
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  Fists mean love… in more than one way. Wow. Busy freakin’ day, and I haven’t even touched the Seinarukana fandisc yet, nor has an IkkiTousen raw appeared. Crazy freakin’ cable stations. Also, I have no clue how to number this. Impressions: First off, it’s been a long while since I’ve watched School Rumble, but in that two [...]
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Amnestic characters are on the run for episode 6; this time Ryofu and Kakouton. By chance the duo met on a bus and they travel together to search for more clues regarding their past. Ryofu left Ryomou to solo investigate her past; both Hakufu and Chuubou visit Ryomou only to learn that Ryofu isn’t around. Hakufu tries [...]
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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. Mikuru Asahina Action Figure School Uniform ver.-- figma Series ~ Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi. I just love the character of Mikuru from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: she's cute, she looks good in various costumes, she's a time-traveller. This is the new Figma release, which fans know means a really outstanding figure that can be put in dozens of poses. Figure Maniacs 2008 vol. 27. Figure Maniacs is the magazine that tracks the best anime figures released in Japan, with tons of visual photos for you to enjoy. This new issue is loaded with all the gorgeous new figures being made by by Japan's top figure manufacturers, from Kotobukiya to Good Smile Company and beyond. Revoltech No.003 Dante ~ Devil May Cry 3. Here's something for fans of this popular video game franchise: a Revoltech toy of Dante, which means you can pose him in any shape you want since there are mondo points of articulation on these things. Hello Kitty DECO Bento Set ~ Onigiri Shaper & Mayonnaise Cup & Furikake Stencil. Here's something special for Sanrio bento fans, a deluxe set of decoration accessories for making cute Hello Kitty onigiri as well as cut-out nori shapes and mayonnaise containers for carrying condiments with your bento. We love to find cool items like this for everyone. Matsuri Shop Craft Set. A matsuri is a festival, and to celebrate the great Japanese summer festivals we're posting this miniature festival stand selling takoyaki, the favorite food of Osaka. Hello Kitty x SAKURA Chirimen String type Decoration. You just can't get any cooler than Hello Kitty wearing a kimono, made out of actual chirimen (kimono fabric). Attach this decoration to your computer bag, your backpack, or put it in your car. Mini ONIGIRI Shaper. Then something I'm really excited about: new onigiri shapers that take normal white rice and change them into rice balls shaped like cute fish or elephants. Decorate with furikake or cut out nori and you'll have a really cute lunch! Mugen Puchi Puchi -- Endless Pop Pop - White *Preorder*. Pop! Pop! Pop pop! Pop pop pop! Pop pop pop pop! The popular Endless Bubble Wrap keychains are back in stock, and ready to order now. It's so much fun to kill time by popping these endless bubbles,you'll love it. New Japanese Snacks. Today's Japanese snacks include Mitsuya Cider, the traditional Japanese drink that's been around since 1884, in a fun candy form; classic Karinto snacks with delicious Almond flavor; and mouth-watering Glico Watering Kiss Mint Gum (Kiwi Fruit Flavor). Niko Niko Punch 3 -- Face Bento Decoration. We love to bring you fun accessories for making bento lunches more fun, and we're posting fresh stock of this "nori punch" that turns sheets of nori seaweed into something very cute, allowing you to decorate your bento in many fun ways. These also work on paper, too. Talking About Japanese History ~ Eigo de Hanasu Nihonshi. Bilingual books that let you read both the English and the Japanese and compare the two are popular at J-List. This is a great overview of Japanese history that will give you a useful viewpoint of the subject. USA-PYON ~ Lucky Rabbit Pair Netsuke. The name usa-pyon (OO-sa pyon) combines usagi (rabbit) and the sound of jumping, and it's so cute your head might just explode. These are phone straps, called netsuke back in the Edo Period when they were attached to coin purses instead. You can attach them to your phone, keys, camera, Nintendo DS and so on. Cup Noodle Mug Cup. One of our hands-down coolest items for enjoying coffee at work would be our Cup Noodle mug cup, which is a perfect replica of a cup of ramen, except that this is made of ceramic and will hold your coffee. iTunes Japan Music Cards. As you know, the only way to buy iTunes music from the Japan iTunes Store is with prepaid cards, unless you have a credit card registered in Japan. iTunes music is fully compatible with all iPods, your iPhone (both 1st generation and the new 3G models), iPod Touch and so on -- and the iTunes Store works from your iPhone/iPod Touch, allowing you to browse songs from the device. Click to see the top songs in Japan right now (iTunes link). Kanal 1/7 Figure Designed by Shunya Yamashita *Preorder*. Watch out, this is another gorgeous sculpted anime figure designed by Shunya Yamashita. As usual, it's so hot and so sexy that you won't believe she's not really standing there in your room, making your otaku fantasies come true. Preorder now! Totoro Music Box -- Sanpo *Large* ~ Scene Collection. Then for Totoro fans, we've restocked the popular Totoro ceramic music box called "Sanpo," which means "take a walk" and shows Big and Medium Totoro with Mei-chan, as well as the smaller Chu Totoro and Sho Totoro Music Box. Uncho Kanu 1/6 Scale Cast off Figure Wet School Uniform ver. ~ Dragon Destiny *Preorder*. For fans of extremely sexy cast off figures, and anything from Ikki Tousen, this is a figure you won't want to miss. Super detailing and a giant 1/6th scale make this one of the coolest figures we've carried in a long time. Setsuna Kuon 1/7 Cast off Figure ~ Samurai Girl *Preorder*. Then see this awesome new figure of gorgeous samurai girl wearing a high school uniform, complete with samurai sword and sheath. Since this is a cast off figure, you can remove her clothes and do all kinds of things with her. Isn't Japan a great place?
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