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Sat 31 Mar 2007

Big News!

Posted by moeu under Misc., Reviews, Opinions, News., Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Nodame Cantabile, Bandai, Gundam, Gunbuster, Gunbuster 2, Fansubs, Jinki:Extend, manga, Karin, Blood+, DVD, Haruhi Suzumiya, Ikkitousen, Code Geass, 2x2 Shinobuden
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First off, Haruhi season 2 was announced! Unfortunately, the animation will be handled by C&S, the same studio responsible for Gundo Musashi, and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda, with character designs by Hisashi Hirai. Kadokawa officials were unavailable for comments.

 

In other news, JAM Project will be signing the opening and endings to the new, hot-blooded Kyo-Ani epic “Lucky Star”. Lead signer Hironobu Kageyama reported that it will be their “most hot-blooded, intense, song ever!”

 

Speaking of Kyo-ani, after the series “Lucky Star” is completed, Kyo-Ani will go out of business. Anecdotal reports from Japan say that the OVA quality animation cost so much that they needed more revenue, but due to American fansubers, they lost every yen they had, and couldn’t feed their children. In bloging news, Impz has renounced his hatred of Mech and Shonen anime. He reported that he has already amassed a collection of Gundam models worth $2000, and has Naruto’s portrait plastered around his house.

Lastly, I will be changing the focus of Moe Union. While I still love anime, I have been convinced by many commentators that I have a need for Viagra and flowers for my non-existent girlfriend. This is what I feel I must focus on.

Good night, and good luck…

 

Mon 26 Mar 2007

Review: Ninja Nonsense (aka: 2×2 Shinobuden) Vol.1

Posted by moeu under Reviews, DVD, 2x2 Shinobuden
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Having scored a copy of this title for $15 at a Best Buy sale, I figured I should begin blogging it.

Story: Shinobu is a ninja in training under her “master” Onsokumaru. Onsokumaru turns out to be nothing more than an odd, perverted, yellow ball. Shinobu, as part of a test, is sent by Onsokumaru to steal a pair of panties from 15 young women. Shinobu, however, isn’t the best ninja, and walks in on Kaede, in plain sight. After Kaede has a talk with Shinobu, they soon become friends. Later episodes on the disc include Kaede visiting Shinobu’s dojo, Kaede and Shinobu going shopping together, and other mundane circumstances which are turned into hilarious situations due to the absurdity of the characters.

Content: Two words. Pure joy. This set of episodes was a blast to watch from start to finish. This is due in part to both Shinobu, Onsokumaru and their interactions with Kaede. The writers and directors knew what they were doing.

The animation itself is nice. Standard UFOtable animation. The opening is done very well. The Japanese voice actors are superb, though I haven’t had a chance to listen to the English track.

As for the DVD itself, TRSI did a great job as usual. The DVD extras are okay, but the best thing is the booklet that is included. Lots of interviews and other interesting things.

Sorry if I’m to positive about this release, but I really can’t think of anything bad to say about it. I recommend this to people who enjoy stuff like Galaxy Angel, Excel Saga, Pani Poni Dash. Etc. However, if madcap comedy isn’t your forte, you may want to rent it first. Still, I recommend that you try it if you have the chance.