I have been known to enjoy a fan-service anime or two in varying circumstances – even series with premises that, at first glance can be skeezy, can be executed well – as with What The Hell Are You Doing Here, Teacher? I had hoped that Mother of the Goddess’ Dormitory would fit into that criteria – and it almost does. However, it has a few points that don’t quite make it work.
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Night Head 2041: Anime Review
I normally don’t review shows when I drop them, though considering my reasons for dropping Babylon in 2019, I probably should have done so. Considering that, and with how far I got in Night Head 2041, I feel I’ve watched enough of the show to make it worth reviewing. And, much like Babylon, it had done enough to draw me in, in spite of some serious red flags, that I do want to talk about it.
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Utawarerumono Mask of Truth: Video Game Review
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth picks up (more or less) right where Mask of Deception’s Story ended. The game mechanics are pretty much the same as those from the previous game, with the addition of a very well done tutorial mode that not only provides a solid refresher on the base mechanics, it also does a very solid job of getting across some higher skill level techniques, to help if you get in a tight spot.
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Anime Vlog Review: Lupin The Third – The First
The latest Lupin the Third movie got a second theatrical run (because the first ran into Lockdown), and I got to go see it.
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Editorial: The Crunchyroll/Funimation Merger Finalized
I have a video this week recorded the day it was announced that the Crunchyroll/Funimation merger had been finalized. I give my thoughts on the merger, and a couple different directions it could go.
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Anime Review: Shirobako The Movie
I’ve gone and seen another recent/new release anime film in theaters, as a Fathom Event – this time the sequel to Shirobako, which I’ve reviewed previously.
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Anime Vlog Review: Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel
I’ve finally seen the last installment of the Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel Trilogy – which means it’s time to give my thoughts on Ufotable’s adaptations of these routes of the game.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 26 – Closure
We watch and discuss the ending of the game, and I give my final thoughts.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 25 – Reap It You SOB
We finally finish our battle with Nohman and Anubis.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 24 – For All the Marbles
It’s time for the final fight against Nohman, this time inside Aumann itself.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 23 – Battle in Hyperspace
We throw down with Anubis again – this time on semi-equal terms.
Continue readingThis time I have a book review of a novel about making anime.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 22 – Backstage Pass
We make our way to Aumann via a cargo entrance.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 21 – Hold The Line
We make our next attempt at the next survival sequence – holding off waves of enemies while keeping our supporting troops alive.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 20 – Boss and Battle
We have a boss fight against a very large orbital frame, before our first attempt at a major pitched battle.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 19 – Fleet Action
It’s time for the big push, and we have to take out some capital ships on our way to the rendezvous point.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 18 – Anubis Returns
Like the title says, Anubis is back and we have to do what we can to survive.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 17 – Earn Your Upgrade
We have a boss fight with Lloyd to get the needed upgrade for Jehuty.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 16 – Descent Into the Depths
We make an absurdly long descent into the basement of Lloyd’s base.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 15 – In Through The Out Door
We navigate the surface of Lloyd’s base in an attempt to find our way to “the basement”.
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Let’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 14 – Walk This Way
We make our way to someone who can upgrade Jehuty – Lloyd.
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The Anime Appendix N: Introduction
This week I’m starting a new limited series, spun off from my RPG recommendations. This time I’m giving recommendations for anime by genre, based on how they spur inspiration at the gaming table, inspired by AD&D’s Appendix N. This time, I’m getting into why I’m doing this spinoff in the first place.
Continue readingI’m about due for one of these Anime & RPG recommendation videos, so it’s time for another.
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