Retsgip’s Anime Blog

Darkshaunz contracts CLANNAIDS

Score: AIDS/10

Some of the anime communities I observe seem to be up in joyful glee, high-fiving each other and humping the nearest Kyou cardboard cutout at the release at Kyoto Animation’s latest, CLANNAD. When I first heard of CLANNAD, I thought it was a Heavy metal band or a Chapter from the God-Emperor’s Imperial Guard. So like all e-tough guys saying, “I will resist this bandwagon and never succumb!”, I succumb like a kitten tempted by a wollen ball. I can see why CLANNAD will be the Blizzard Entertainment of anime, Kyoani’s relentless assault on defining genres seems unstoppable, and lest writers like myself may continue to reject these abominations, we can’t help but want to Hug the shit out of Nagisa.

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Darkshaunz samples this “Pure” Rouge

In collaboration with Abanzai! anime blog

There was no Bleach this week, but I didn’t realize it. I was too busy refreshing Tokyo Toshokan like some deranged hermit about to get laid for the first time (alas, no cake). So you know what this means folks, Hard-drive roulette time. I decided that I was looking for the title which sounded like it would involve an engaging and unique storyline, “Kimikiss-Pure Rouge” sounded like a winner, only because I’ve never seen an anime title like that before. It’s safe to say that the only thing unique about this series so far is its title.

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Darkshaunz is feelin’ Lucky.

Lucky Thoughts on: Episodes 1 and 2

I can’t hop from place to place these days, without bumping into KyoAni’s Lucky Star series. I know I receive the Slowpoke award for having a look into it only now when the series has already reached the halfway point of the season. Truth be told, the character designs were so alien (see: “WTF is this design!?” kind of alien) from what I was used to, I was put off just on the aesthetics. Rets managed to stomach it and finish it up to episode 13, so in true warrior spirit, I swallowed my doubts and tried my hand at the first two episodes. It’s no Azumanga Daioh, It’s no Genshiken, but Lucky Star puts a sometimes boring yet uniquely intriguing spin on the Slice O’ Life genre.

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Darkshaunz s-s-stutters (its the new cute)

Thoughts on: Episodes 1 to 3 (9.1/10 overall)

I love it when the exam period has ended, you immediately flush yourself off any responsibility and you just vege out like a cucumber on your couch. But not for me, I intend to work hard for you guys during my mid-year semester break. By work hard, I mean of course continue to nag Rets for entries and also surprise (and traumatise) myself with anime which I have no fucking idea how they ended up on my hard drive. This week’s meatloaf surprise is “Hitohira”, I decided to try it out because I saw a megami scan of it on the interwebs with some schoolgirl undressing. I thought to myself, clearly, this would be an anime full of story and flare. It ended up pretty decent, no actual undressing though (Damn Megami).

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Darkshaunz revisits his childhood, only to find it raped and burnt.

Thoughts on: Diamond and Pearl Episode 1 (Gotta catch em’ all)

Don’t be alarmed, Retsgip anime blog hasn’t suddenly decided to pick up the Pokemon anime series or anything, though I happen to suspect we may be one of very few (or only one) if we did. The shounen rant I wrote previously lead me to thinking just how my childhood anime experiences shaped the way I view or enjoy the anime series I do today. Plus the series is being subbed by Dattebayo, which happen to be the company I rely on (and Rets) on for the weekly Bleach fix. I have very vivid memories of being extremely excited to see Ash, Brock and Misty combine their powers to beat Team Rocket and the Indigo League before it was time for school. Oh, and remembering the lunch-break trading card trades is also very nostalgic. Has Pokemon changed over these years?

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Darkshaunz runs out of Tissues

Score: 7.8/10 (Add a one when the subs come out)

I said in my previous entry that I would check out the first episode of Dragon Destiny, and so I did. I found it strange that this anime has not been picked up by a subbing company yet (It has Planes! and we all love planes). Nevertheless, we here at Retsgip Anime Blog like trying and experiencing new and dangerous things. For me, this is my first ever RAW, and it serves as a reminder why I should not even Pretend to know Moonspeak. On the bright side, more panties and firm boobs for all the guys (No objections here).

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Darkshaunz gets into a Bunnysuit

Score: 9.9/10

I’ve always been a fan of the short animation known as Daicon IV, which was made by Gainax in their early days to boost their portfolio, it featured a bunnygirl going through the ages and western pop references in her magical mini-pilot length journey. I then found out that they were going to make an anime out of that this season. I believe the Daicon IV bunnygirl was then reincarnated as the OP bunny lady for Densha Otoko (as a homage), so thats where its originally from. I don’t know anything about the Densha Otoko drama series, but I do know that this first subbed episode of *gasps for air* Getsumen To Heiki Miina (what a mouthful) is putting the red in my cheeks again, and giving me the urge…for carrots.

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Darkshaunz dogfights with Loliplanes.

Score: 9001/9000 (Best Anime Ever, already)

So I was looking at all the potential releases for this season, and came across a title called “Strike Witches”. Now, after some good old fashioned research (also known as googling), it turns out its an OVA or some sorts on mecha musume (or lolis fused with WWII parts). This got me thinking, I wanted Epic battles in space (sky comes close) and WWII references in my previous Our anime passion post. Finally, I thought to myself, my dreams have been realized and I received a monster of frankensteinial proportions. Strike Witches is a shining example of an anime which does things all at once, especially fetish-wise, and the best thing is, you can throw your brain away whilst watching. Journey with me, into Strike Witches (Its not for the faint of heart).

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