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This comic has +100 wish fufillment points! Seriously, I drew a good half of this comic entirely with my penis. I don’t know any girl anime fans, but I’m sure they don’t all have nice bodies and dress in next to nothing. Sorry. I let my imagination get the best of me! orz

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All those comics took me 10 minutes all together to draw, at 2 minutes per comic. It all hit me one day. Like a ton of insane bricks.

I plan to watch it again after GG subs it. It was that kind of an episode. By “that kind of episode”, I mean it was fucking awesome.

I understand Galaxy Angel was (is?) quite popular. So, having watched the first series a little while ago and just finishing the second, I ask you: Why?

The show is meant to be funny, yes? Do most people just have very bad senses of humour or I am missing out on something? In the first series, once I got past episode one, I knew it wasn’t going to be a laugh riot. However, the show was good cute fluff, and about half way through it did manage to produce some solidly funny episodes. The second series, Z, is an entirely different monster. I was told the show was “really funny”, and I came out feeling betrayed.

To be fair, it got off to a good start. Episodes one through three managed to churn out a decent amount of laughs due to a healthy amount of satire, absurdity and craziness. Sadly, after that the show just stopped trying. The setup for most episodes was to present wacky situation (say, Normad takes over the base) and build a story around that. The problem is, there are no real jokes. Sure, absurd stuff is happening but it’s nothing more than that– absurd. I don’t just laugh at absurdity alone. What’s more, the characters grew somewhat unlikable. Could it be because they sliced their intelligence in half? I don’t know.

I understand that’s only two seasons of a five season series, but if they’re all the same quality as Z, then I think I’ll pass. However, if they feel more like a revved up version of the original series, I’ll be all for that. But, sadly, at the moment I am thinking the only good things to have come out of the franchise are character designs, songs and opening sequences. Oh, let’s not forget Rune. Three episodes in and that show is solid funny stuff. Too bad it’s subbed at a near glacial pace.

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Whoa hey, another comic! Weekly updates are kind of normal again! Too bad the artwork mostly sucks. I am mostly sad over Rets’ expression. I wanted him to wear a serious face, but each time I drew that he just looked angry. What I eventually got down is kind of weak. Ah well. I do really like how the background in panel 1 came out though. And yeah, we have lockers at our art school. They are quite handy.

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Spoilers ahead. Just saying.

This shirt is a succinct and accurate assessment of Yuuichi’s character over the past few episodes.

I finally found a spare moment to sit down and watch the the final episode of the Sad Girls in Snow Epic. I had already watched it raw a little while ago, but due to various factors I had to put off watching the fan-subtitled version until just now. I honestly don’t know what to think, really. I mean, I never thought the show as outright bad or mediocre, but the last couple of episodes have been quite iffy.

I am mostly unreceptive to the show ending, because the last set of episodes primarily focused on the girl I care about the least. As some of you may know, I was in love with the series from the first episode, all the way up to about episode 21. However, as far as I’m concerned, once Akiko got intimately familiar with snow covered pavement, the show went down hill.

Once again, Nayuki gets shafted. It’s a sad truth that was apparent from the release of promo DVD with the creditless opening and ending sequences. Much like Shinji Ikari, I tried to run away from brutal truth, hoping in vain for a surprise Nayuki ending. It really is depressing, because the girl deserves better. I think the show would have befitted from those rumoured extra two episodes, if it meant more Nayuki screentime.

But, honestly, on the whole, it’s a damn good show. No matter what horrible taste the Ayu arc left in my mouth, I cannot forget how riveting and wonderful Mai’s and Shiori’s arcs were. Makoto’s certainly pulled on my heartstrings and inspired tears here and there, but its execution was a bit rough, however miles better than Ayu’s episodes of emotional manipulation.

On the production side of things, KyoAni impresses once again. I can only remember one episode where things looked noticeably off and there were some stiff episodes every now and again, but overall the show was drop dead beautiful. I commend them for being able to keep up such quality for 24 episodes. Directing wise, Ishihara is more mellow here compared to his previous work on Haruhi (for good reason.) Nothing was particularly striking about the direction, but it was better quality than your normal TV show. Not Hideaki Anno level, but damn good. Especially the last episode. Beautiful stuff.

I don’t know when I’ll get around to watching this again. I’ve still yet to rewatch Air after watching it about two (?) years ago. Maybe I should just have some Key/KyoAni marathon once they complete Clannad. However, I fear I’ll lose any semblence of manhood I have left after that. Not even Giant Robo would be able to save me at that point…

Also, Shiori is my new favourite girl. Sorry Nayuki, blame the writers.

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I would so write something if I wasn’t sick of everything right now. I’ve literally been working since I’ve woke up and I’ve properly gone mad. Making this comic did calm me down a little, though. I’ve made Tina extra moe in this. Twin tails, pink hair ribbons and nail paint? MOE RIGHT. MOE. I drew up some different hair styles for her, which I am thinking of alternating between comics. Should be fun. This comic is actually funnier without the text, I find. Well, without Rets’ and Tina’s lines. Their expressions are enough. But yeah, this one is a bit of a cop out. Just one proper drawing. I’ll try to churn out something by next week, but the schedule’s looking tight…

…and I still haven’t watched Kanon 24 subbed yet. Seen it raw, though.

Related quote: “I’m surpised people are dumb enough to listen to bands like Maximum the Hormone” — TheGreatSG

I was bored and spent 2 hours doodling this stupid thing in Photoshop with my laptop mouse. I was inpired by a certain shot in Manabi Straight, along with various other examples of beautiful background art. I am no where near that level, but I try. Anyway…

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That’s it. Leaving tomorrow. School. Ugh.

I am not a pervert. Ok, that’s a lie. I love little girls. They are so beautiful. Ms. Kinomoto is no exception. One piece of animation from the Kero 10 minute short that came with the second CCS movie caught my eye. It was a beautifully animated sequence of Sakura moving her legs in tight frilly red shorts. I nearly came. Whoever animated that is a dirty pedophile. Seriously. Just look at that detail.

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