Category Archives: Otaku

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The Haruhiism Time Capsule Project – Part II

Posted on October 12, 2006 by DarkMirage

HOLY SHIT! My submission for the Haruhiism logo under the “Faith” category was actually accepted!!! 13 hours later than the rest of my submissions, but it has been accepted nevertheless. Read my previous entry if you have no idea what … Continue reading →

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The Haruhiism Time Capsule Project – Part I

Posted on October 11, 2006 by DarkMirage

You may or may not have heard of Yahoo’s project to beam a digital time capsule into space. On the capsule’s official website, Yahoo is collecting pictures, sounds, words, videos and drawings that showcase our world in one of the … Continue reading →

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Down with Fat Taiyaki Fangirl!

Posted on October 8, 2006 by DarkMirage

Yes, Kanon’s animation looks like sex, the voice-actings are good, Kyon Yuuichi doesn’t look like a bastard anymore and the OP and ED don’t suck anymore. Yeah, yeah. BUT AYU STILL SUX!!! Remember kids: too much taiyaki makes you fat … Continue reading →

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Dengeki G’s Festival Vol.6 filled with lunar moé

Posted on October 7, 2006 by DarkMirage

The sixth entry in the Dengeki G’s Festival series will feature Yoake Mae yori Ruri-iro na! I’m sure some of you still remember the Yume pillow cover from two issues ago and the Tsuyokisu clock from Vol.5. Well, apparently Dengeki … Continue reading →

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Happy Moon Festival!

Posted on October 6, 2006 by DarkMirage

For those of you living in East Asia, a happy Mooncake Festival to all of you! Yay! For those of you who didn’t know, the Moon(cake) Festival is celebrated every year to commemorate the greatness of Feena-sama, the princess of … Continue reading →

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A vote for Haruhi-sama is a vote for world peace!

Posted on October 4, 2006 by DarkMirage

Tomorrow, we reach one of the most crucial moments in the history of mankind. Tomorrow, votes will be cast to determine whether Haruhi-sama or Yuki will proceed to the 4th last round of Saimoé Tournament 2006. While I have nothing … Continue reading →

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Tokimeki Memorial ～Only Love～ Episode 1

Posted on October 3, 2006 by DarkMirage

I had quite a bit of reservation about this series… It’s bad enough that they made the latest entry in the awesome TokiMemo series of dating sims an online multiplayer game (wtf I know), but now they even made an … Continue reading →

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The New Season Begins…

Posted on October 2, 2006 by DarkMirage

Just a few more hours till the start of the new season! (Not counting the stuff that I am not interested in, that is) Here’s a list of stuff that I will be trying out. I wonder how many of … Continue reading →

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Really? Really! release date announced!

Posted on October 1, 2006 by DarkMirage

Really? Really!, the latest addition to the Shuffle! franchise, will be arriving on 24/11/2006, in just two months’ time. I sense upcoming Sage-chan win. Too bad she’s not a kouryaku character this time… :3 Unfortunately, I also sense an incoming … Continue reading →

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1/6 Saber Holiday ver.

Posted on October 1, 2006 by DarkMirage

I bought the 1/6 Saber Holiday ver. from GSC today. My will is so weak. Gao… It’s a pretty good deal considering the printed retail price is ï¿¥6,800 and I got it for S$75 (about ï¿¥5,500). Still, can’t say that … Continue reading →

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KimiNozo Ayu Mayu Theatre Episode 1

Posted on October 1, 2006 by DarkMirage

Ayu Mayu Theatre Episode 1 has been released on the official age-soft website. I have translated it and the untimed script is available here. For those of you who hate WMV streaming, I have also uploaded the file to YouTube … Continue reading →

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Kiddy Grade 2 in the works!

Posted on September 30, 2006 by DarkMirage

According to Moon Phase Zakki, a sequel to Kiddy Grade is in the works. [タレコミ]「キディ・グレイド」続編「キディ・グレイド2（仮）」制作決定！ 「涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱 SOS団ラジオ支部」第35回放送内で、リュミエール役の平野綾がしゃべってた模様。エクレールとリュミエールのその後を描く。パイロットフィルムを先行公開予定。 Demoonificator: Kiddy Grade Sequel “Kiddy Grade 2” (tentative title) is in the works! Aya Hirano, the seiyuu of Lumière, revealed that a second … Continue reading →

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