Karen Senki is a show I couldn’t avoid. For a while, Crunchyroll was playing the promo during almost every show. Since I couldn’t get away from the promo, I went to find it and watch it. Karen Senki lives in a post-apocalyptic world where machines rule and they try to completely take over the world.… Continue reading Karen Senki
Tag: science fiction
Plastic Memories (Purasutikku Memorīzu)
When I saw Plastic Memories, I wasn’t sure if I’d be watching it but I read the synopsis and it sounded interesting. Though I didn’t think it was going to be a love story in the end. Plastic Memories is about a team of recovery agents who retrieve Giftias. Giftias are humanoid robots who become… Continue reading Plastic Memories (Purasutikku Memorīzu)
Haiyoru! Nyaruani – Remember My Mr Lovecraft
I actually found this one when I was searching for Cthulhu for a game project. Since it came up, I decided to watch and I’m glad I did. This is another short anime where the episodes are 3-5 minutes BUT this was spun off into a full length anime also. The story revolves around Mahiro,… Continue reading Haiyoru! Nyaruani – Remember My Mr Lovecraft
Punch Line (Panchi Rain)
When I first saw the previews of the show, I thought it would be drek. It came off as trying to keep some kid from seeing a girl’s panties but that’s not all the show is about. Is it part of it though. Yuta lives in an apartment complex with four girls. One day following… Continue reading Punch Line (Panchi Rain)
Space Dandy (Supēsu Dandi)
I don’t know what it is about Space Dandy that drew me in but as soon as I saw the commercials on Adult Swim, I set my DVR and had to make sure I saw it the first time and then again later by DVR. Space Dandy was actually the first Shinichirō Watanabe show I… Continue reading Space Dandy (Supēsu Dandi)
My Graphic Novel Pitch
When Oni Press released the info for the open submissions, I was nowhere near ready. I had nothing at all done really. I wanted to get the game out first and then look into the novel part of this but it’s a great opportunity. If I can get my pitch straight and that may be… Continue reading My Graphic Novel Pitch
Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons (Kurosu Anju Tenshi to Ryū no Rondo?)
Cross Ange’s subtitle had Dragons in it so I had to check it out. There really are dragons too, lots of them. Nice. Angelise is a princess who lives in a world with people who use Mana and those who don’t. Mana is the reason there is no war or pollution or so they’re lead… Continue reading Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons (Kurosu Anju Tenshi to Ryū no Rondo?)
World Conquest Zvezda Plot (Sekai Seifuku: Bōryaku no Zuvizudā)
World Conquest Zvezda Plot sounds like a cool name doesn’t it? Like it might be something worth checking out. I did just that, without pics, reviews or anything and it was…interesting. Asuta, a middle school aged boy who ran away from home is out on the street during a time of martial law. He bumps… Continue reading World Conquest Zvezda Plot (Sekai Seifuku: Bōryaku no Zuvizudā)
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
As you know, Haruhi Suzumiya basically revitalized the light novel industry. The series was met with rave reviews until the Endless Eights controversy which has some people hating it. But Endless Eights and Melancholy aside, there was a movie made after the series which introduced a new dynamic. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is just… Continue reading The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Kite Liberator
Kite Liberator is set 10 years after the original Kite, it’s also a 50 minute OVA. This sequel isn’t about just introducing the characters or murders like the first one. This one goes in a much different direction but just as dark. The story revolves around another high school girl named Monaka, she’s clumsy, works… Continue reading Kite Liberator