New opening is…new. I’m sure it will grow on me as we go along, but so far no strong impressions. The animation looks fairly similar…even some things seem recycled, like Himari’s spin drop. Anyways, Shoma is still pretty depressed about … Continue reading →
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Episode 15 - Holy crap, why does this show keep getting even more absurd? Seriously, at this point, the absurdity is almost a turn-off point to this series, where we keep getting introduced to some pretty messed up characters. Ikuhara must really be having a blast with creating such a “unique” and crazy cast. That [...]
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… have I already mentioned that I love Mawaru Penguin Drum? I mean, heck. This episode once again was just completely amazing, and yet it seems like this show has just only started. Sixteen episodes, and this show is still delightfully fresh and dynamic, and we’ve now reached the point where the really good character development [...]
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「世界を救う者」 (Sekai wo Sukuu Mono) "The Savior of the World" There's little question that Ikuhara Kunihiko has a unique direction with anime, but I don't even want to know what goes on in that head of his given the twisted developments in Mawaru Penguindrum as of late.
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After weeks of never shutting up over this anime and telling my sister she needed to see it, she finally gave in. I rewatched all the episodes up to fourteen with her, and she claims to really enjoy it! SUCCESS! While watching and after each episode, she sometimes liked to comment or make a few [...]
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In the last episode Himari has been revived, more and more of the Takakura’s past is revealed, and Ringo’s personality continues to evolve into something normal…for once. This episode…takes another 180! Forget the Takakura’s, this episode starts with Yuri, who we haven’t heard from in a while, who reveals two timing Tabuki by having “Fabulous … Continue reading »
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Note in advance: I apologize for the disjointed nature of this post. It was written on and off over the course of three days, and I felt that each point was good enough to stand on its own without further elaboration. With that said, enjoy! Out of all the characters in this show, Ringo seems [...]
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We haven't really seen much of Yuri during the course of this series so far beyond her place as the "arch-enemy" of Ringo in her pursuit of Tabuki.  However, it appears that we're going to be seeing a lot more of her during the second half of this series. Indeed, this episode even begins with quite the revelation, as we see Yuri in bed with another woman; another lover and her co-star in the
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Welp. Her name really should have been obvious to me, being a great lover of yuri. But, holy moly, this episode pushed most of my buttons in alluring ways, and this was one great episode! Unfortunately, I do not have … Continue reading →
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As this series continues to intrigue me on many levels, and as just when I have figured stuff out, the show throws a curve ball at me, undoing my thoughts and conclusions that I have made. This episode of Mawaru PenguinDrum I thought was interesting, as it’s the viewers first real look of the character [...]
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Oh I see where you did there. No wonder that her name was Yuri. But seriously, we’re surrounded by a bunch of obsessive, crazy women. The aftermath of the Himari climax. We get a step back on the drama and focus a bit on the story. Well, Shouma can’t forgive himself; Kanba is getting his syndicate running. While Ringo and Yuri are getting their [...]
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I was told that having someone stare at my back as I walked away made me look cool Episode 14 – Princess of Lies OMG WTF?! (O_O) I am glad that this episode had ended at where it did if not I may have screamed. I am just hoping that someone would burst in at [...]
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Episode 14 - Man, Ikuhara just keeps on throwing in the most absurd plot twists in Mawaru Penguindrum. Once again, he adds another later of complexity to the already complex web of character relationships. The single thing that is blatantly obvious, though, is how EVERYTHING ties back to Momoka and her diary in some way [...]
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In all likelihood, Masako will crash the party in search of the other half of the diary and inadvertently save Ringo from her horrible predicament. But even if she doesn’t, I’m rather disappointed by Mawaru Penguindrum‘s latest episode. How many … Continue reading →
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I THINK THE WRITERS OF THIS SHOW ARE ON DRUGS. . . . . . .In a good way though I think.
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Each week, Mawaru Penguindrum ups the ante, revealing more about its characters while unfolding additional mysteries.  Episode 14 was no different as it primarily focused on a character we knew little of until now: Yuri.  Until this point (and still now), she was an enigma, but I would say she mostly radiated positive characteristics.  So, [...]
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Sensing a dying momentum, Penguindrum amplifies the interest meter - a minor character introduced a fair while back with the name of Yuri proves she's not only "yuri" in name but sexual preference as well.
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Last time on Mawaru Penguindrum, the pink-haired guy, who is possibly the god of death and possibly the main antagonist of the series, saved Himari’s life for reasons, possibly nefarious ones, that he kept to himself.  I mean, if his motives are good and pure, why doesn’t he just come out and tell us?  Even [...]
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「嘘つき姫」 (Usotsuki Hime) "False Princess" Isn't it about time they rename this series "Momoka Penguindrum"? It seems like just about everyone is hung up about Ringo's deceased sister and every subsequent person has it progressively worse than the last.
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