Love Hina “Christmas Special – Silent Eve” The Christmas Story It’s just a few days until Christmas, but Keitaro, Naru, and Mutsumi are busy studying (well, the latter two at least) for a mock exam on Christmas Eve. Keitaro can’t get his mind off of Naru, even more so when he discovers that she’s going… Read More The Fourth Day of Christmas Anime: Love Hina
Among the many strengths of Fate/Zero are the selections and personalities of the heroes, and maybe most fascinating among them is Gilles de Rais, otherwise known as Bluebeard. Insane, bloodthirsty, and mechanical in how he dispatches innocent victims, Gilles de Rais makes a much better villain than we’re used to in typical anime fare. The… Read More Fate/Zero’s Caster and the Real Gilles de Rais
Card Captor Sakura Episode 35: “Sakura’s Wonderful Christmas” The Christmas Story As Christmas nears, Sakura is worried about what to get Yukito for Christmas. It’s not only Christmas for her crush – it’s also Yukito’s birthday. Sakura gets advice on a gift from Meilin and decides to ask Yukito on a date to an amusement… Read More The Third Day of Christmas Anime: Cardcaptor Sakura
Read or Die (TV) Episode 10: “Christmas Carol” The Christmas Story First of all, please forgive me if you recall this post from last year – much of it is repeated, but I thought it was worthy, since this is a great anime episode. As it begins, Nenene receives two invitations to Christmas parties. The… Read More The Second Day of Christmas Anime: Read or Die
Digimon Adventure 02 Episode 38: “Holy Night the Big Digimon Reunion!” / “A Very Digi Christmas” The Christmas Story Note: All the names are and plot points reflect the Fox Kids dubbing, since that’s the once I’m familiar with. As the episode begins, Ken, now a member of the team, shyly invites the other to… Read More The First Day of Christmas Anime: Digimon
EDIT: 12 Days of Christmas Anime for 2012 begins here. Christmas is finally upon us! Snow is falling (well…not here in Texas), decorations are up, silver bells are ringin’, and shoppers are filling the stores to buy gifts for loved ones. What a great time to watch anime. “Hmm?” you say? While anime and Christmas… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime
On the topic of feeling guilty, I’ve been rather AWOL as of late. School happens unfortunately and usually at the times you least expect it or want it. Thankfully, I have a patient boss for this blog, but that still doesn’t erase my guilt. Thus, I’ve gained a small kinship to Shuu, who is also… Read More Catching up on Guilty Crown: Your guilt will always be one step behind you.
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