May 2009
Asura Cryin: Moments of expert storyboarding and directing, but the writing really isn’t that stellar. Dragon Ball Kai: Wow, is Goku really getting across Snake Road in like… three episodes? Man, DBZ with all the fat trimmed is actually pretty cool, but a lot of those fillers were endearing...
Not a Review: Maria†Holic
Studio SHAFT along with visionary director Shinbo Akiyuki are often known for producing shows with rather cliché concepts while dressing them up in unique aesthetics that set them apart from the rest of the pack. Usually with each progressive work SHAFTXSHINBO create new styles, improve upon old tricks and...
Comic Update: Saturday Night Fiver 1⑨
Original Post This is a terribly webcomicy twist, but I figure if I’m going to go over the top I may as well go all the way. Also, I really wanted to draw a tiger. Higashi no Eden (or Eden of The East) seems to have the English-language side...
Art: Kafka, Komori
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The Guns of SHAFT (1961)
Monday, May 4th. 11:30. First day of Golden Week. Generally establishments are closed during this series of holidays, so as a precaution I ring up SHAFT’s “Filming and Digital Division.” After just one ring, a man answers. “Yes, this is SHAFT.” His voice is heavy with fatigue–as if he...
Not a Review: Michiko and Hatchin
Michiko and Hatchin at first caught my attention due to its rather obvious, but at the same time tenuous-at-best connection to one of my all time favourites, Cowboy Bebop. Initial promotional materials were peppered with western influence, and the production studio behind it all–Manglobe–had made Samurai Champloo in the...
Comic Update: so crazy japanese comics
Original Post It certainly has been a while since I’ve done one of these! Before I address this current comic, I’ll go back a bit and leave some commentary on the previous one. The artwork turned out ok, but nothing great. I’m trying to develop a way to draw...
Art Site Update: Nagi, gym outfit
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Evening Stroll
My head hurts. Ever since I’ve gotten to Japan, the misguided and borderline retarded cries of English language anime fandom have driven me crazy. I need to let off some steam. In an attempt to clear my head, I take a walk. Even though I’ve been in Japan for...
I missed watching Hayate 2 last night because the TV room was closed and I don’t have a TV in my room
I did however get a raw this morning. I didn’t know that CR was streaming it, but that’s neither here nor there because those douches block Japanese IPs! I got a sub rip though, and I’ll just watch that later on. The story so far: A year ago, the...