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So this is basically the plot of the next Yakuza game, then?

I like that Yayan from The Raid series is getting more global exposure. He was real good in 1, but then just kinda stole part 2 in the time he was there.
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Oh how I love this guy. He makes movies the way I designed Lego contraptions when I was eight. “OK, but the nazi robot crocodile needs more laserkatanas and a jet engine and also seven more wheels I think.” Nowhere in his creative process is there a focus group screening where some flyover state church lady gets to… Read more

Hello, internet? I’ll take 20! Read more

With Cinderella Girls, it almost felt like the creators had very little wiggle room for which to take some creative license, lest they risk alienating, or wore, incurring the wrath of said fans.
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I thought the premise was interesting precisely because they were at a much larger agency, hence the characters can focus more on being budding talents than being the wonder-girls to hoist up the company like in the first series. Also, it seems they’re building up the drama more frequently in this season as it’s clear… Read more

It’s still early in the season, but this is my favorite show so far. The characters are so awkward sometimes, in a very relatable way. And Goda’s reactions to different pastries are hilarious. I can’t wait to see how their friendship develops (and blossoms into love, I guess). Read more

Love the manga and love the anime! Best romance in a while!
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I think Suna should get back to practising Karuta. Read more

I fucking love this show, it’s terribly cute and Takeo is hella adorable.
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Wow. That Ramza redesign is really good. While I don’t mind the belt buckles and zippers in Nomura’s clothing preferences, here we have Ramza without none and some nice facial features. Very faithful to the original character.
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I still think Nomura’s best work was on FFVII. Simple yet effective character design, nothing too outlandish (by modern FF standards at least). Read more

I would love if they made fighting game with 2D sprites using his concept art kinda like King of Fighters. Read more

I was in tears when I started watching it yesterday. So glad Gintama’s back.
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PSYCHO-PASSSS!

In Gintama’s name:

There’s generally not enough satire in anime. I guess Japanese culture means people just find it more uncomfortable than funny...? Read more

Big.

Fundoshi? Read more

Miyazaki moaning about something? Never. Read more