This is how far I've lowered the bar. From anime, to ecchi, to hentai. But I'm not lowering it so far that I'm willing to excuse shitty animation. Anyone whose walked along the dark perverse trail of Japanese animation and have witnessed the abomination of a studio called Queen Bee knows what I'm talking about. … Continue reading Frustrations with Anime/Ecchi/Hentai Romance Stories
Series
TV shows, usually.
Angel Cop (1994) anime OVA, thoughts
Rated: 3.5 / 5 or 3 / 5, depending on the version. Sometimes you start to realize that you underestimated just how based 80s and 90s anime can actually be. Sure, us English-speakers who were well-acquainted with it back in the day, and by "well-acquainted" that includes stuff that could only be viewed on VHS … Continue reading Angel Cop (1994) anime OVA, thoughts
Spartacus (2010-2013) series, thoughts
Season 1 rated: 3.5 / 5Prequel Season rated: 3 / 5Season 2 rated: 1.5 / 5Season 3 rated: 3 / 5Overall: 3 / 5 I recall my thoughts when this series first came out. It didn't hold much interest for me. I just knew we were finally living in an age where television shows on … Continue reading Spartacus (2010-2013) series, thoughts
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: January 1995
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vecw539MjWM This is declared as the International Year of Tolerance. Newt Gingrich (R) becomes speaker of the US House of Representatives. Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder hosts "Self-Pollution Radio", a four-and-a-half hour radio broadcast with live performances by Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, and others; any station with a satellite receiver could pick up and carry the program. Perry Farrell is arrested for … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: January 1995
Akagi (2005), Shin Janki (1998), and Mahjong game thoughts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ah9LigUV40 Having played my fair share of mahjong, and having seen the shows Saki, Akagi (short for Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita Tensai), and the more obscure Shin Janki (the first of 19 films anyway), I can safely say that the anime show Saki is complete horseshit. How it gives the impression that there's … Continue reading Akagi (2005), Shin Janki (1998), and Mahjong game thoughts.
Thoughts on board game anime, and Elfen Lied
Hikaru No Go (2001-2003) Rated: 3.5 / 5 Touya... let's play. We can't start until we play. I naturally learned about this show when I learned about Go and how to play it. Wasn't entirely sure what to expect from an anime about a board game. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised, though I'm … Continue reading Thoughts on board game anime, and Elfen Lied
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: Highlights of 1994
So I managed to make it halfway through the decade. And if I'm being honest, as much as I enjoy going through the stuff of this decade, it starts to take a toll on me. I've been slowing down too much doing this stuff, and I'm positive I'm not going to be able to maintain … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: Highlights of 1994
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: November 1994
The Breeders guitarist Kelley Deal is arrested at her Ohio home after accepting a private-courier package containing four grams of heroin. Chicago Bulls retire basketball superstar Michael Jordan's jersey #23 in a 2-hour ceremony at the United Center. First PlayStation console released by Sony Interactive Entertainment in Japan. San Francisco: First conference that focuses exclusively on the subject of … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: November 1994
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: October 1994
The Fox Cubhouse, an American preschool children's television series that aired weekday mornings on Fox Kids from 1994 through 1996, premieres. NHL owners begin lockout of players lasting 103 days; season shortened to 48 games instead of 84; players seek collective bargaining and owners a salary cap. South African President Nelson Mandela visits US. Legendary Miami head coach Don Shula beats … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: October 1994
Down the Harem Bunny Hole
There are times when I tire of watching films and shows that are built up to be intellectually stimulating (ie thought-provoking and capable of making one a better critical thinker, and ultimately become more wise), when they end up being anti-intellectual, ethically damaging, doing anything but promoting good values, and teach anything but good lessons. Naturally, … Continue reading Down the Harem Bunny Hole
The Anomalous Host 