Raki finds Rei Ayanami at an abandoned station, with texts explaining and highlighting stuff plus strange imageries with sappy piano music playing in the background to heighten the mood. The director for Pani Poni Dash and Zetsubo Sensei is assisting this time and I frowned as I looked at some of the image switches and wondered [...]
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Well, to be fair, it’d be more surprising if PPD didn’t have a Mikan box, given the show is essentially Unlimited Meme Works (hell, it even created a few of it’s own in the process). As it goes, it actually gives the Mikan box actually significant in the show, if admittedly in something of a [...]
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In addition to the Pani Poni Dash trading figures we reported on earlier today, preorder pages are now up around the interwebs for Kotobukiya's earlier scooped Shining Wind Xecty and To Heart 2 Another Days Chie, as well as a partial reissue of their earlier released Moetan trading figure set (this one augmented with several limited edition repaints). All three items are set for release in November. (no more)
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A bunch of great figure news in this morning, mostly confirming earlier scoops: Goodsmile represents first with an official page for Max Factory's December-release Saber / Zero from Fate / Zero, then online shop Sorio with a preorder page for the October-release Toranoana swimsuit ver. Masane and Rihoko from Witchblade that we scooped a week or so ago; Kotobukiya rounds things off with official notice and promo material for their December release Pani Poni Dash trading figure set. Details to follow shortly...
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Cobra Kai Shiranui Mai coming in PVC from Daiki Kougyou, Sekirei Tsukiumi and Matsu figures coming from Movic, Orchid Seed's Wonder Festival lineup includes a resin kit based on a Mogudan-illustrated [ERO] Comic Unreal cover, [ERO] Onegai Onsen (Onegai Teacher / Twins) trading figure set from Max Factory, [ERO] Cobra Kai Kanu Unchou PVC from Yamato, Kyon's sister 1/4 scale PVC from Freeing, Ignis the Black via mailorder from Hobby Japan, next Megahouse Queen's Blade figures to be Nix and Airi, Shining Wind Xecty, To Heart 2 Another Days Chie, Pani Poni Dash trading figures coming from Kotobukiya, Queen's Blade book series sequel Queen's Gate launching this fall with Nitro+ and Moetan characters, Code Geass breast mousepads coming from Bandai, Shirley and Suzaku independent resin kits featured. Pictures below:
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This was unexpectedly good. I didn’t realize this was made by Shaft… (although i could have guessed due to the “fresh” animation style). Well, I think it’s fresh. Anyway, this really reminds me of Pani Poni Dash… but less crazy.
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Although anime comedy is created with Japanese viewers in mind, it has to be admitted that even though us foreigners may not get all the references without recourse to liner notes or onscreen pop-ups, we can still derive entertainment from it. Perhaps the most difficult to wade into, however, are not those series which simply [...]
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Investors were surprised by a sudden surge in Tuesday trading. Booting up bsplayer there was no doubt in my mind; I was 110% resolute. There was NO WAY that I was continuing after episode 13. This would most certainly be the last time I watch this convoluted series with more confusing names and supporting cast members than Pani Poni Dash. Definitely. Especially after we discovered how the
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Hidamari Sketch 1: I had expected a bit after seeing some reviews about, but this really surprised me. How to describe the feeling? Umm.. it's kinda like the surprise you feel when you use 170mb of bandwidth and then wonder what the hell you're doing watching this. Best way I can sum up the show is that it's like Pani Poni Dash! but really boring less crazy. And none of the characters really
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I would totally play an SRPG version of Rozen Maiden… That’s right, according to ANN, everyone’s favorite hikikomori-trainer Highlander-style doll fight anime has been licensed! With the license of this anime plus Pani Poni Dash and Nerima Daikon Brothers, it seems like no anime is out of the question for licensing. If an anime about a [...]
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