Month: April 2010

Posted in Anime Reviews

Baka to Test to Shoukanju S1: A Review/Analysis/Ratingless Ramble

Or, Shin Oonuma’s Day Off: where the angst-master of SHAFT’s ef series tries some comedy for a change. And succeeds, mostly.

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Smogsboard of recently watched anime

Warning: No pics – pics helped taking down our server too many times in the past 2 weeks! Now, I’m sure I spelled something wrong…

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Posted in Editorials News

Bridging The Gap Special: Carl Macek (1951-2010)

Hard to explain, but I never imagined myself ever writing about this in my lifetime. And right now, it is as if an ever reliable…

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Posted in Original Content Songs

Makenai Play “Don’t Say Lazy” Live–For Us

And here’s our friends from Makenai, playing live at The Terrace in Pasadena–and dedicating their cover of “Don’t Say Lazy” just for us! They’re wonderful…

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Mike’s Spring 2010 Roundup 1: Arakawa Under the Bridge, K-ON!!, Angel Beats, and Kaichou wa Maid-sama

It’s that time of the year again–time for Mike to bring out some quick first impressions about the new season. What in the world is…

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Posted in Audio Columns Songs Translation

Ode To Black Day

Black Day comes again… Feb. 14th is Valentine’s Day, Mar. 14th is White Day, and Apr. 14th is Black Day. My fellow Otaku, let’s celebrate…

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