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[Tobal]

Blood + 35-37 action packed still , enjoying Saya new kickass, no nonsense ways, shame she still can?t ?flash step? like everyone but the humans can do.

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The Corpse Corps rock and im still surprise they didn?t finish of the sif this time, but it certainly won?t be long before there dead. And we also got the end of our first chevalier and also good riddance as Carl was getting dammed annoying.

Ragtime ep1 ? really enjoyed this,

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especially when the 12 Sisters parachuted in and at least they got some sort of comeuppance for killing all those guards. Looking forward to the next episode.

Aria the Natural ep8 ? I don?t think the animation been any different to AtA, and im enjoying it just a bit more as well as it really does feel like time?s moving on as we get annual events of last season, repeated in this season.

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As soon as the episode opened and saw little fish and the reflection of house item I knew straight away we we?re getting another Aqua Alta(sp?) and it turn out a good episode with the valentine thing going on with the roses. Also got some more AikaxAl and perhaps hints of PigtailsxPonytail

Good news about Black Lagoon, just wish shinsen would finish subbing them and the last ep of noein

[Zapp$ter]

Maybe it is just me then. Regardless, it's still been fantastic. The more I think about ep3 the higher up in goes in my favourite episodes list. What I have seen of the second season albeit only 3 episodes hasn't disappointed me yet.

Coyote Ragtime - After 2 episodes I can safely say I will be sticking with this show. First two eps had loads of action with some great animation to boot. The story, well, it's hard to say at this point. Personally I wouldn't mind if it's poor and acts mainly as an excuse for some cool and/or ridiculous action sequences as long as they're as quality as the first two eps. Seems bar brawls/shootouts and killer maids are the new in things .

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The maids were great in episode 1, though they took a bit of a backseat in the second ep. I think the bar fight was one of the best bits of the second episode.

Hasn't disappointed me yet. Looking forward to more.

Zero No Tsukaima ep 2 - It's all about Saito in this ep and it helps that he makes for a great male lead. There's little to no whining about the fact he's far away from home and can't get back, he has a bit of a mean streak, doesn't take crap from anyone and is able to kick some ass when required. Carrying on the stupid Shana analogies, he's basically skipped over the "weak/pitiful Yuuji" stage and straight in at the other end of the scale.

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Seems I was right about him being super powerful/a chosen one/part of some prophecy. Could have something to do with him coming into contact with weapons since his runes started playing up when he grabbed the sword. From the looks of it that green haired secretary lady is set to be the bad guy for the show, could well be wrong though. Loved how Saito put that playboy in some deep **** which eventually led to the duel. Louise is already showing her caring side, whereas it took Shana a while to do the same. Next ep looks like that big boobed girl is trying to get Saito's services by seducing him.

May not be for everyone but I've certainly enjoyed the 2 eps I've seen so far so I'll be sticking with it. Only real downside at this point(aside from the been there done that feel the show has) is that some of the fanservice is a little disconcerting but really that's par for the course with these things. Worth checking out IMO.

[Tobal]

Finished watching all of Hare/Guu (deluxe and final), really enjoyable with some great characters. Guu acting like a complete bastard to Hare to provide most of the comedy and bodyguard being the best character for me throughout once he?s introduced later on.

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Some things got a little strange as they barely hinted that the Weda?s sex life at all, specially with the doctor it all just seemed so glossed over when she pregnant again, and we never got to know enough about how the doc got her in the first place? it also finished on such open and weird way to (guess it was to be expected),

I?ve read that manga?s suppose to be more about Weda than Hare and Guu so im thinking of downloading it if see it around.

Ragtime ep2 ? say you say, enjoyable and the animation is still top notch.

Air gear ep13 ? they?ve catching up with the manga which is no surprise being there we?re only 60 chapters release around the time they started, I think there already around chapter 40-50, after this older Sister arc

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and King?s Road team background info(not much just alittle bit), we hit the current Behemoth arc which isn?t to finished in the manga yet? so I?m expecting filler if they want this to last as there no enough episode for the current manga story to fill, unless they make up there only stuff like Negima and give us a ****ty ending.

not got around to watching Zero No Tsukaima ep1 yet.

[Zapp$ter]

Honey and Clover season 2 ep 3 - Awesome episode again . Highlights for me:

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Without a doubt the funniest things in the entire episode were the imaginary foul mouthed unicorns protecting Yamada. Every time they were on screen I couldn't help but laugh. Even at the end, after the big dramatic moment, I laughed out loud as they were chasing after the train. Great Stuff . There was also Mayama reverting back to his stalker tendencies, and some of the Yamazaki - Nomiya stuff was good as well.

As for Nomiya, I'm starting to like him more and more. I'll be honest, I didn't think much of him during the last season, but with his actions in this episode I can't help but like the guy(driving all that way to see her, making her forget about her Mayama troubles for a bit and even confessing to her). I wanted the Yamada - Mayama relationship to work but it looks like it won't. Tbh I'd rather see Yamada happy and hopefully she can find that happiness with someone else(looks like a pairing with Nomiya could happen), otherwise she's in for more pain and suffering. Hopefully she'll start to move on and get over Mayama. I don't like the Mayama - Rika pairing, I'd have preferred Shuuji to get together with her but meh, it's the least of my concerns with regards to the relationships in the show. Liked the insert song as well and the OP and ED songs are growing on me as expected. Don't think anything can beat Waltz for me though. Just seemed to be the perfect ED song for the show. If I were being critical I'd say I'd have liked to have seen some of the Morita-Hagu-Takemoto stuff.

Nana ep 13 -

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My thoughts are similar to last week really. Only this time I've gained a bit more respect for Sachiko. She at least seems to be regretting the stuff that's happening, and it's hard not to like her when she was crying her eyes out telling Shouji to stay with Hachi. All I would say is be careful, he's cheated once so what's to stop him cheating again when he gets tired of things with her? Like I said after the last ep, both Shouji and Hachi are to blame. That said after the stuff that's going on in this episode I'm starting to dislike Shouji more and more. First of all trying to comfort himself by pointing out that Kyousuke used to cheat as well and failing, and also basically avoiding Hachi as much as possible. He obviously doesn't want to tough it out as he can simply say what's on his mind to Hachi but refuses to do so. She found a job that would allow them to spend more time together which is what he wanted before. He should have broken it off earlier(before cheating on Hachi) but even then he had the chance to do so again but again wusses out(although he's basically dumped her by the end of the ep, finally). I also didn't like the bit on the phone where he was basically blowing her off for Sachiko(Shouji-Sachiko fans probably loved it), again with the fact Hachi was making an effort to spend more time together. There was the joke that Kyosuke made about the affect it might have if Hachi found out i.e. she'd slit her wrists. Or at least I thought it was a joke, the last few comments when Hachi was narrating made it seem like she'd have done it for real, if Nana O hadn't been there.

Hachi isn't totally blameless. She seems to turn into a bit of a bitch when she's around Shouji, prime example is the scene in the cafe where they're eating. She seems really self centered there(going on and on about her work, whining etc..) but even when she does try to get him talking he's avoiding it. There were some moments which provided some comic relief(thankfully), particularly Hachi at her new work place, as well as the reactions from the two Nanas when they hear about Shin's lifestyle of jumping from woman to woman for a house to stay in and to cater to his needs . Great episode again. Next episode looks like the one . Suppose it's for the best at this point, but from what I've read Hachi gets to get with another messed up guy.

[kazurm]

Does anybody know if Eyeshield 21 is cancelled, or just on a (long) break?

[Geezer]

Saizen usually take ages inbetween releases. The last subbed episode I watched was no.47 iirc. The last raw (66) was released yesterday, so it's still airing in Japan.

[Tobal]

H?n?C2 ep3 ? indeed top stuff,

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the unicorn stuff is f?in excellent and that train ride home with that running back to protect the princess is priceless. You?ve pretty much covered all the good bits(looking at the internet history ROFL!!) but I like Rika/Mayama relationship that girl need some lovin to get her away from her lost love and Yamada needs to give up and find someone else and a changed Nomiya is just about right for me.

Don?t like the OP or ED myself, found I been skipping them each time.


Nana ep13 ?

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heart wrencher, I can imagine how hachi?s gonna react when Shouji dumps her for Sachiko? that if they even get as far as nana place which by the looks of the preview they ain?t? still I like Sachiko(specially after the dinner bit) but Shouji ending up on my hate list after that episode messing around with both them cos he?s right coward.

Utawareumono 10-14 ? been a while since we last talked about this show, still very strong in story and animation and keeps coming up with some great characters, ep14 was super treat with animation levels of naruto CGI moments but with all the details you normally don?t get (and gore),

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Still found it a bit strange the fox samurai women still decided drop her justice that wasn?t proven to be wrong about Tsukaru, in fact his past seems to have been dropped completely after rebel leader was killed(and Tsu went a little berserk) as they gear up for a show down with that crazy feudal lord.

[Zapp$ter]

H?n?C2 ep3 ? indeed top stuff,

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the unicorn stuff is f?in excellent and that train ride home with that running back to protect the princess is priceless. You?ve pretty much covered all the good bits(looking at the internet history ROFL!!) but I like Rika/Mayama relationship that girl need some lovin to get her away from her lost love and Yamada needs to give up and find someone else and a changed Nomiya is just about right for me.

Don?t like the OP or ED myself, found I been skipping them each time.

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I agree that she needs someone. I just think Shuuji would be better and I think the only reason he didn't go any further was because he thought he'd be betraying Harada by hooking up with her. Ahh well, perhaps future episodes will get me to like the MayamaXRika pairing. I'm not adverse to changing my opinion on a character/relationship based on what I see in future episodes. Nomiya is a perfect example of this.

[Tobal]

Zero No Tsukaima ep1-2, enjoyed what I seen so far. Makes a difference the familiar isn?t angst ridden, cry baby and Shan..Louise is a likable loser and hopefully it won?t remain in the magic school for the whole series.

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Like Saito to, he?s got that never bow down, never give up attitude I like my underdogs to have, so was quite happy when he got the crap beaten out of him at the start of the fight (although I was expecting a little more than a swinging a sword, I blame Bleach as I was expecting some flash stepping). Also there?s no such thing as to much fan service (although Green, Green did its dammed best)

HNK ep1 ? good stuff, even though I?ve read it?s been toned down for the anime. Like the guy?s nutty-ness but at least he?s not totally spineless freak and I?m very interested to see what that girl has in store for him. The opening and ending credits are great to.

[Zapp$ter]

It's not so much the fanservice but more Louise's age/appearance.

[Tobal]

that just cos she flat chested and shaves?. i stilwould have said her age was 16-18 based on her class mates.... Whats the bets against a episode requiring a swimsuit?

[Zapp$ter]

I suppose you're right. Ah well it doesn't matter a huge deal to me. I've still enjoyed the show. I would actually be quite disappointed if there isn't beach and/or festival episode.

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At this point I think I've covered pretty much everything I want to say on the issue so I'll try to keep it short. Sachiko gets more plus points from me this episode, making it extremely hard to hate her, still find it hard to get over her actions in ep12 though. Shouji acts like even more of a **** again and I've really taken a disliking to his character. Personally I think Sachiko could do a whole lot better. Interesting to see Nana O's part, acting as the "manly" friend so to speak. Break up scene was nicely handled IMO and quite saddening, but I wish it had been done differently i.e Shouji broke it off with Hachi much, much earlier. Some funny scenes in the break up such as the bit where it looked like she was seriously going to hit Sachiko and Sachiko goes all pale. Then there was the scene at the end where Hachi was looking for scissors or a pen knife and Nana thought she was slitting her own wrists. I liked the fact that Jun didn't take Hachi's side but she could have been more empathetic with her. Didn't like some of the stuff she came out with such as "And stop saying he cheated on you". Jun has to be deluding herself if she thinks like that. She did make some good points though later on. Also liked Hachi's line when Nana came back copying almost directly what Jun said "A Friendship involves two people" . Looks like there maybe a reunion with Ren next ep and a switch in focus to Nana O now, which is a welcome thing for me as these past few eps of Hachi related stuff have been

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[Tobal]

Dam gonna have to wait till I get home to watch Nana ep14. That big breasted mage in ZoT reminded me of Yoshida?s in Shana-tan special ep2, where she?s using her boobs jiggle, bouncing them around to get attention, great episode

[Zapp$ter]

Don't forget her constant staring at Yuuji's crotch, which amounted to like a couple of seconds of nothing but crotch on screen. Hey, I found it funny. Both episodes of Shana-tan so far have been great, though I do wonder what some of the producers were on when making them. I guess that's part of the appeal.

[sj33]

Decided to check out Chocotto Sister today, I'm not really familiar with the manga so I'm not sure where they're going with this, but really enjoyed the first episode - gonna continue with this one methinks.
Can alreeady predict the potential future complications...