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Genji Part 1

Here's another project that's been on my "to do" list for a long time: 1992's time-travel sci-fi mind-fuck OVA Genji (Part One) . The "Part ...

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – S2 03 – Ballin’ Out

Sei is unexpectedly summoned to the Royal Palace for not one but two official events: her official debut as the Kingdom’s Saint, and the royal ball later that…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – S2 02 – The Taste of Home

While en route to Morgenhaffen via carriage, Sei is gently woken up by Albert, and the two exchange admiring looks, all before Sei wakes up for real. Turns…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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A Great Set For Collectors! What’s in the Hololive Vol. 2 (EN) Weiss Schwarz Booster Case!

Sometimes things can be overhyped, but sometimes the hype is BEYOND expectations! Weiss Schwarz Hololive Vol. 2 (EN) The initial release of this product was Friday, August 4th…

OTAKU SINH

Sanada 10 - If SIx Turned Out to Be Nine... (Ep 7-9)

At long last, Sanada 10 stops setting the stage and moves into telling a story. However, it promptly runs into a prime difficulty of histor...

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Let Them Come. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023) Movie Review

The following may contain spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Director / Steven Caple Jr.Screenplay / Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, Jon HoeberProduction /…

cvphased / MECHA CATALOGUE

Star Dust

Orphan's last release for 2022. The 1992 sci-fi OVA Star Dust is the brainchild of Itano Ichirou, a well-known action director who worked o...

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This Teaser is a Banger! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Teaser Dropped

It’s been a while since 2018’s Bumblebee and I wouldn’t be surprised if most folks have already forgotten that Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is still a thing,…

cvphased / MECHA CATALOGUE

Arisa Good Luck

Here's a true bluebird: the 1999 one-shot OVA Arisa Good Luck . Last month, Tennouji, translator and proprietor of SakuraCircle, contacted m...

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Luminous Witches – Episode 8 – Milasha’s Terrible Luck Day

Episode impressions of Luminous Witches Episode 8 as after making a stop in Orussia, the band’s next stop is in Fuso. Of course, after Milasha decides to trade her…

Chikorita157's Anime Blog

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Luminous Witches Episode 4: Bewitching Debut

It’s time for our heroines’ debut performance. Were they up to the challenge?

The Yuri Empire

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Luminous Witches – Episode 4 – The Big Debut

Episode impressions of Luminous Witches Episode 4 as Aira finally resolved her issues, the girls seem more motivated to perform a song together. The question is, can they…

Chikorita157's Anime Blog

Kakyuusei (1995), DVD Edition

The world doesn't need another version of Kakyuusei (1995), but here's one anyway. An Internet pen-pal who goes by the handle of ProxyMan ha...

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Mother: Saigo no Shoujo Eve

Here's another project whose antecedents are lost in the mists of time: an English subtitled version of the 1993 sci-fi movie Mother: Saigo ...

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Love Live! Superstar!! – 05

「パッションアイランド」 (Passhon Airando) "Passion Island" No, Passion Island is not what you think it is. 

Random Curiosity

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Blue Sonnet

Akai Kiba Blue Sonnet ( Crimson Fang Blue Sonnet ), usually known as just Blue Sonnet , is a five-episode OVA series from 1989. It is based...

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The Wandering Witch says The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent

Welcome, all, again. Today’s discussion will focus upon The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent, a quiet isekai offering one of the least flamboyant–yet one of the most solidly…

91.8 The Fan

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Wonder Egg Priority – 13 (Fin) – Deus Eggs Machina

Instead of being represented by an angel and  a devil perched on her shoulders, Neiru works through her indecision by giving voices to her bunny slippers. She determines…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – 12 (Fin) – Quite the Day

After Drewes and Aira join the battle in the forest, we’re back in Krausner’s capital experimenting with crops with the Alchemist lady. Both she and the Gran Magus…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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We Got a Title and Logo! “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Revealed

Ever since the Bumblebee movie came out in 2018, fans of the franchise have been curious on where the live-action movies will go. This follows the much favorable…

cvphased / MECHA CATALOGUE

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – 11 – That Time I Got Ambushed by a Slime

With Sei off on an expedition with Al, Yuri takes a shine to Aira. Sei confirms that the best way of summoning her saintly power is to think…

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – 09 – The Selfish, Mistaken Prince

For her role in saving everyone from the horde of monsters with her purification magic, Sei is rewarded by being teased by Grand Magus Drewes, much to Albert’s…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

Wedding Bells Ring in Sequel to Yuri Game ‘OshiRabu’ this JulyOn May 21, SukeraSomero...

Wedding Bells Ring in Sequel to Yuri Game ‘OshiRabu’ this JulyOn May 21, SukeraSomero announced that it was producing a sequel to 2020 Yuri visual novel OshiRabu: Waifus…

The Holy Mother of Yuri

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Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu Episode #07

Well everyone, it’s time to meet Aira Misono where she’s also transported into another world along with Sei Takanashi. Sure that Sei was not selected as the saint…

The Anime Rambler – By Benigmatica

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – 07 – All About Aira

SMPO pulled off a clever trick: By having Sei’s story monopolize the first six episodes, we became wholly invested in her happiness, her growth, and her success as…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – 06 – Goddess Dressing

Sei is surprised that Grand Magus Drewes deigns to serve as her tutor even in the most basic of basics until he explains why it has to be him. In…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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Animecast: Music of Spring 2021 Anime

Although a little late, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give a full rundown of the best music of the Spring 2021 anime season.…

Otaku Spirit

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – 05 – Unappraisable

There’s a lot of lead-up to Sei’s introduction to Grand Magus Yuri Drewes—yet another hot guy who just recovered from the coma he suffered after summoning her and…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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Tune of the Week(ish): The Saint’s Magic is Omnipotent Blessing

This show has fast become one of my favorite of this season. So sweet, so carefree, and just damn good. The music is a big reason why as…

Shallow Dives in Anime

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The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – 04 – With Great Magic Power…

Both Johan and the Royal Magi Assembly director are bound by duty to report Sei’s handiwork to the king, but the only other person powerful enough to properly…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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Over the Town (街の上で, Rikiya Imaizumi, 2019)

An awkward young man chases love and romance on the streets of Shimokitazawa in Imaizumi’s soulful ode to the ever changing district

Windows on Worlds

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Yume kara Samenai

And here's Orphan last release for 2020: Yume kara Samenai ( Can't Stop Dreaming ). An OVA from 1987, it practically screams "young adult t...

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12 Days 2020, Day 2: Nagasarete Airanto – Rainy Day Friends

One recurring theme of this year’s dive into forgotten series of the 2000s has been series which,. while I could definitely see their strengths, didn’t quite click for…

The Anime Duck Compendium

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Ten Years Ago on a Cold Dark Night...

It sort of slipped my mind with everything else that's going on these days, but this month is the tenth anniversary of Orphan Fansubs' firs...

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Ai ni Airashi Itoshi Anata (愛に愛らし愛しいあなた)

Suzuki Yufuko’s Ai ni Airashi Itoshi Anata (愛に愛らし愛しいあなた) was not at all what I expected it to be. No, scratch that. It was exactly everything I expected it…

Okazu

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The Power of Otaku Media! - Imouto sae Ireba Ii.

Imouto sae Ireba Ii is a great show. This is me talking about said great show. Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJHGU7metC4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb1BnRm6zTY "Donna Hoshizora yori mo, Donna Omoide yori mo" - Aira Yuuki "9PM" - Animal…

RogerSmith2004

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Transformers: Prime - Review

Wow, it's been some time since I've updated this thing. Oh well, better much later than never, eh? Anyway yes, I am back. That being ...

Taikutsu Remedy

New titles - March 2007

I got the frontlist of Shonen manga & Shojo manga. Remarkable books are 'The Prince of Tennis #37', 'ONE PIECE #45', 'Fruits Basket #23 (fi...

Manga World. A must-see for Yaoi fans!