1. A Natsuki look-alike named Natsuki 2. Fire-Breathing Dinosaurs 3. Evil Lesbians 4. Mr. Iron 5. In Medias Res In medias res, also medias in res (Latin for “into the middle of things”), is a literary and artistic technique where the narrative starts in the middle of the story instead of from its beginning. – Wikipedia But Baka-Raptor, that sounds a lot [...]
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Given how Stripey and I like to discuss anime, we often skirmish to get the other to pick up a series he wasn’t otherwise going to watch. The shima-shima tanuki can claim a victory for the fall season WRT Ga-Rei Zero. Stripey: Pick up leh. Exciting story, good chara design, supernatural battle! Zyl: I got bike prejudice. [...]
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After the lovey-dovey ♥ (Yomi x Noriyuki) ♥ episode last week, we are back to action. I really like the pace of Ga-Rei Zero, not too fast, not too slow. There are enough humor and action to keep you entertained and the story is moving fast enough to keep you interested.This week, there's more plot development - Kagura gets a little strong (mentally and emotionally) and Mei (Yomi's cousin who only first appeared last week) is killed by someone familiar.Episode 6A Category B appears (Left) and Yomi and Kagura are assigned to exterminate it.The Category B's power is to create clones of its opponents. (sounds like Syazel from Bleach =/) Yomi and Kagura are facing difficulty killing it.Then, Mei appears.Mei gives instruction to Yomi to use her spiritual beast, Nue (Left) and Yomi manages to kill the Category B.After the fight, Mei reminds Yomi and Kagura to be more diligent. She also says 'If Nue's tremendous power is not handled by a qualified user, it will rot to nothing', implying that Yomi is not qualified enough. (hmm.. Yomi has a very jealous cousin)During the fight, Kagura is injured and her sensei helps her to change the wound dressing.Kagura returns home. Her father is injured and she helps to dress his wound. While doing so, her father reminds her that it's a matter of time she has to inherit the spiritual beast, Byakuei. However, in order to do so, she has to become Strong.Mei feels a strong spiritual power on the move and that strong spiritual power comes from the boy (right)! (remember episodes 1 and 3?! He finally appears again!)The red stone on the right is called a Sesshouseki. It has the power to awaken and attract evil spirits.The boy easily defeats Mei and kills her. (it's shocking that Mei dies so fast!! :o)He will definitely have more appearance in the future episodes.In school, Kagura's friends see a bloody incident.Shockingly, Kagura's sensei, who is manipulated by an evil spirit, is behind it.At first, Kagura is very reluctant to kill it (remember she has trouble killing humanoid spirits?) But, fortunately, she manages to resolve herself in time to kill it.
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What happens when yuri tentacle gore anime Ga-rei Zero combines its celebrated yuri elements with its only slightly less celebrated dismemberment action? Episode six, it would appear. The rather appealing and stylish character designs seem to be going down extremely well with fans, particularly with the increasing ecchiness, especially of the yuri kind. Some even report [...]
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Thinning the herd, and the seen As DMC’s manager would say, FUUUUCK. There’s a lot going on this season, as there should be, it’s fall. Casshern Sins supplies the atmosphere, Kannagi brings the lulz, and ef: melodies keeps bring the symbolism (or is it the red herrings?). Done and done. Ga-Rei Zero. After the traumatic  first episode, it [...]
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We finally get to hear the OP and the EP of Ga-Rei Zero. I kinda like OP (Paradise Lost).. but I think the EP is average.Ga-Rei Zero's OP:<object style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jUU_I79lKhw&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0xcc2550&amp;color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jUU_I79lKhw&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0xcc2550&amp;color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>In this episode, the flashback continues.. and I think we are only moving back to the scene where Kagura is about to get killed by Yomi after a few more episodes.This episode focuses on the development of Kagura.. both mentally and emotionally. She is not yet strong at the end of this episode, but you can see a difference in her.This is an enjoyable episode. You get a few surprises here and there (Yomi and Kagura kissing!?.. crazy guy walking around naked and etc). You also get good fighting scenes.Episode 4It seems like they really love Pocky.. Yomi and Kagura starts fighting for the Pocky stick.. despite of Kagura holding a box full of Pocky =/When their lips come near enough to each other, Kagura blushes and suddenly Yomi KISSes Kugura.. (woot.. that's totally unexpected.. ^^)The first mission of this episode is to kill off a Category B and this is an easy task for Yomi.Now I know Noriyuki has 3 foxes.. I always thought it's 2... =/Kagura cleans her kantana but only to be interrupted by...a weird naked.. old.. man.. (reminds me of old yamaji from Bleach ^^)Kagura was obviously frightened by him..His name is Michael and he is the Master who makes all the weapons.. including Kagura's and Yomi's. He checked Yomi's Kantana and feels that hers needs some servicing.. so now Yomi does not have a Kantana temporarily.A real treat for guys...These are all the weapons available in the Disposal unit.Guess which one Yomi chooses (since her Kantana is under servicing..)??Ans: IronWithout her Kantana and with that iron, Yomi can't fight well and she gets caught by the tentacles of a Category C.Kagura's father then came to Yomi and Kagura's rescue...Kagura's father reprimands Kagura for being too weak... and asks her to get stronger... Kagura ponders after what her father said..
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I just finish watching episode 5 RAW. Nothing much to comment on yet as I only half understand what's happening :P All I can say so far is, you will get to see a lot of Yumi x Noriyuki in this episode.I'm taking Japanese Lessons now so hopefully I'll be able to reduce my reliance on sub versions by.. beginning of next year. Ganbatte ne!! ^^I'll drop in a while later.. :)2 hours later:Hmm.. I think I spend too much time on Soul Eater :o Anyway, I'm a happy gal today because I enjoy both episodes of Ga-Rei Zero and Soul Eater very much :DI really enjoy those scenes with Yomi and Noriyuki. They look so sweet together.. ^^Actually, the plot is really simple (well.. Love should be simple.. )- Yomi and Noriyuki appear to be on bad terms and this worries Kagura- Kagura and the entire Disposal Unit come out with a battle plan to bring them closer- At the very end, it's revealed that they are actually a loving, bickering couple.. (aww.. so sweet.. ^^)Other than Yomi x Noriyuki scenes, there are other important developments in the episode. A new character, Mei, is introduced. She is Yomi's cousin and she seems to be up to no good =XEpisode 5Noriyuki is mocking at Yomi for putting on too much makeup and perfume and in return, Yomi pours coffee on him.Yomi and Noriyuki get really p*ssed with each other.Mei Isayama- Yomi's cousin. Her father is against the engagement between Yomi and Noriyuki because he feels that Yomi is not related to Isayama family by blood. He thinks that his daughter is more suited. Mei may appear demure and gentle but she's also an exorcist and she appears to have an evil plan against Yomi up her sleeves.The Battle begins with Nikaidou (poor gal) , the Secretary of Disposal Unit, pretending to flirt with Noriyuki. --> Purpose is to make Yomi jealous.Plan succeeds and Yomi indeed gets very angry and she throws a bottle of green tea at Noriyuki.Noriyuki and Yomi then try to talk it out calmly. It appears as if they are reconsidering their engagement.At that moment, Kagura appears crying and apologizing for causing the misunderstanding. Thanks to her tears, Yomi and Noriyuki 'patch up'. Kagura then asks them to prove that they have made up and she suggests a Kiss as a proof. (that's quite unexpected.. haha..)Noriyuki agrees!! He walks towards Yomi and attempts..- as Kagura watches in anticipation!! -to kiss but Yomi flips him over.. LOLThe same evening, Yomi dresses up in her foster mother's Kimono (given to her earlier by her foster father) to meet up with.. Noriyuki!! They kiss at this scene. I think we can safely assume they are lovers right from the start. (haha.. the entire Disposal Unit actually over-reacted!)
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The moment I've been waiting for has finally arrive!! The new OP of Soul Eater (「PAPERMOON」 by Tommy Heavenly6) !! Yippie! The new OP is cool and brings out the spirit of Soul Eater. However, I do prefer the first OP and the EP slightly more.I'm so excited about the new OP and episode 31 that I'm ditching Ga-Rei Zero at this moment to watch Soul Eater first!! As I'm typing right now, I'm actually half way through the episode and so far.. I'm loving it!! ^^<object style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HiT8KCcknPY&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0xcc2550&amp;color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HiT8KCcknPY&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0xcc2550&amp;color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Enjoy the OP!30 minutes later::D The emoticon says it all. Great episode! This episode is mainly about Crona. You get to see how her character develops and the internal struggles she goes through. I actually feel a lot for her towards the end and even feel like crying with her :'(This episode also has its funny moments. I especially like the part showing exchanges between Justin, Spirit (Maka's Father) and Shinigami-sama. It's really hilarious.. ^^Episode 31Maka and friends are very friendly towards Crona. As a result, shy and reserved Crona is beginning to open up more.Liz and Pattie go shopping with Crona. (Is Crona a boy or a girl??!!.. Greatest mystery in Soul Eater! This picture makes me feel that Crona is a boy but why does all the subtitles say She? :S)Due to the warm hospitality Crona receives in Shibusen from her friends, Crona is feeling more at ease in Shibusen. Too bad.. before the friendship could develop any further.... after a party with her friends, Crona bumps into someone she never expects to meet.. loli Medusa.Obviously, Crona is frightened to see Medusa. Medusa claims to visit Crona out of concern but the truth is.. she wants Crona to be a spy in Shibusen.Crona is reluctant, especially when she thinks about her friends. She doesn't want to betray Maka and others. However, Medusa 'reminds' Crona that she's her mother and that forces Crona to betray her friends and Shibusen.Shinigami-sama meets up Justin to assign him a new task. However, there's some difficulty in communicating as Justin hardly Listens (only to his music!!) and prefers to Lip-Read.As Shinigami-sama is wearing a mask, Justin is not able to lip-read. Hence, Shinigami-sama asks Spirit to "Repeat After Him" so that Justin can lip-read and learn about the new task. Spirit is forced to repeat after Shinigami-sama.. (haha.. I really enjoy this part.. really funny!)Under the instruction of Medusa, Crona makes use of Marie-sensei's trust and kindness to get into Professor Stein's Laboratory. Eruka (also under Medusa's instruction) passes a pen to Crona. The pen is actually a tapping device.At Professor Stein's place, Crona removes the pen cap and puts Medusa's snake into a cup of coffee which..Marie-sensei drinks unsuspectingly. The snake is a tapping device which allows Medusa to eavesdrop. It also contains Medusa's power and that evil power has the ability to accelerate the madness in Professor Stein.After the successful operation, Eruka uses a radio to demonstrate the 'tapping' power of Medusa's snake. Over the radio, Crona could hear Marie-sensei's and Professor Stein's conversation. When Crona hears the kind words Marie-sensei says regarding her, Crona feels very guilty and sad.Crona then quietly walks back to her room and starts weeping :'( so sad...After the EP, suddenly, Excalibur appears! =Xand Maka is singing the Excalibur song!! It's an irritating and yet hilarious song. I think we'll see more of the irritating Excalibur next week...
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More plot development with the escalating infestation of evil spirits in the Tokyo area reaching critical levels. The team is being pushed to the limits to deal with the widespread manifestations around the city and Kagura faces another test of her resolve as a spirit-exterminator when her own school is attacked and someone she knows [...]
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