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Clannad TV Explained: A Foolproof Plan to Happiness
Clannad TV Explained: A Foolproof Plan to Happiness
by tai on Mar 22, 2009 » 13 comments »
This entry covers the closing episodes of Clannad After Story. I will probably do one last shorter entry for my overall thoughts and opinions, but first I need to set the story straight. I’ll give you a forewarning that this entry is extremely long. A PDF version is being prepared.
K-ON! - I swear I’ve seen them before…
K-ON! - I swear I’ve seen them before…
by tai on Apr 7, 2009 » 8 comments »
We seem to have some character design recycling going on here in K-ON!. Strangely, it doesn’t bother me as much as I think it should, probably because their personalities are likeable and not identical copies of other characters, and the episode is presented well. Is anyone else in love with the ending theme? It’s [...]
The Art of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away
The Art of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away
by tai on Jan 9, 2009 » 5 comments »
My second artbook review will be for Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away. This book was a nice grab from amazon.ca, $25 shipping included (I added it to my friend’s order so she could get the free shipping quota). Compared to my Clannad Visual Fan Book it’s not as in-depth, but there are a lot of early [...]
The Music of Ragnarok Online 2
The Music of Ragnarok Online 2
by tai on Apr 3, 2009 » 4 comments »
You have most likely heard of the popular Korean MMORPG Ragnarok Online, and many of you have probably played it at some point or another. I would like to bring attention to the sequel of that game, Ragnarok Online 2. Also produced by Gravity, Ragnarok Online 2 was to be another of their flagship games. [...]
Only an Otaku: Nokia Fujibayashi
Only an Otaku: Nokia Fujibayashi
by tai on Mar 20, 2009 » 6 comments »
This is a new mini-department I’m starting. It’s for situations that just scream “otaku!!” I won’t be ripping stuff off the web; I’ll use my own photos, creations, illustrations, experiences, etc. I ordered this custom Nokia 7310 last week. It’s a Europe-only promotion so I’m having my UK friend bring it back to me during his summer [...]