Retsgip’s Anime Blog

Darkshaunz is filling you in

Score: 7.5/10 (not bad for filler)

Wow, let me breathe for a second here. Firstly, I’ll begin by saying that I am “kind of” excited to see where these fillers are going. I know, don’t worry, the world is not ending nor is the messiah coming to claim your heathen souls. But Bleach has proven itself one thing in this episode - That when Bleach doesn’t take itself seriously and has sporadic moments of action, it becomes the best kind of Bleach. This is the only time you will see a Captain get tanked in front of his division, not even Kyoraku does that. I also found the new OP to be rockin’ the future seven, it is absolutely sexy, visuals and song. Also thanks to my old friend, Lupus over at that anime blog for referencing my shipping post. I want to have Lupilicious dreams about you tonight, mmm.

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Darkshaunz isn’t “Shippy”, but “Rukia-ey”

What is it about people going too far when it comes to fictional aspects about characters in a certain show? I don’t particularly understand the rabid “shipping” mechanic. So I decided, since I know jack shit about the topic, to do some research this phenomenon. I did not even know that “OTP” meant “One True Pair” (or even existed as a term) until a long time reader, wickedliz, informed me of the abbreviation. One True Pair? Is it the pair to rule them all? The One Pair which fell into the hands of an obssessive and compulsive hobbit in the darkness of the fanfiction dimension? Judging by the militant “shipping” movements (I’m looking at you, Bleachtards) on the internets, they may as well be evil Bilbos, salivating and gnawing on woodwork. Join me, as we explore the cruel and pulsating depths of a romance phenomenon.

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At roughly 12:00 pm UTC today, Kyoto animation announced the release of Clannad: The Tomoyo Chapters for DvD-only release, to much rejoicing of down-syndrome fanboys (fuck). However, to make things worse for the rest of us, they have announced that lead Clannad anime designer - Tatsuya Ishihara was now in charge of all further Kyoto animation production schedules. Tatsuya exclaimed in his press release, “I have worked on many high-profile projects with Key, and I am excited to see future Key games line up the full roster of Kyoani’s esteemed entertainment brand. I urge all Key fans to look forward to it and support us like they did with Clannad”. Managing director of media operations at Kyoani Rie Atsui had this to say, “With regards to Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu and further releases of Full Metal Panic, we know fans are still eagerly awaiting them. I assure our customers that many dedicated animation teams are working hard for a late 2009 release for both titles, and everyone here is very excited and proud of how both titles are looking so far”.

Source of this infuriating piece of news: Kyo-Ani Japanimation (渚もｳｯｰ) press release