If you read my review of the first volume of Toradora you might remember my stating Toradora was one of my favorite titles I had the chance to review this year. With Toradora volume 2, that sentiment is intensified. I love this show. It is now one of my favorite anime series of all times, [...]
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Clayz is going to release the Palm Top Tiger ( 手乗りタイガー ) non-scale PVC figure from the light novel/manga/anime “Toradora!” ( とらドラ! ). Will be released in November 2010. Around 40mm tall, 1,000 yen. Roar!!! Palm Top Tiger!! Seems like it will only be sold at Clayz online store which sux big time for us [...]
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Thought some of you would enjoy a Toradora Cosplay Gallery- RAK's last cosplay gallery was one of the most viewed articles of the month it was posted, which featured elite Bleach cosplay.The majority of these pictures contain Taiga Aisaka cosplay, since Toradora cosplay is a bit rarer to find. Thanks to Google I was at least able to find these for you!-Might do a bigger gallery in the future- but hope you enjoy these for now!-Thought I'd mix things up a bit and start with Minorin! <3Ami KawashimaTaiga AisakaTaiga Aisaka and RyujiCongrats to the cosplayers in these pictures, hope to post some more Toradora cosplay pics in the future. <embed align="" allowscriptaccess="never" bgcolor="FFFFFF" height="900" name="poll8460686" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality="high" salign="LT" scale="noscale" src="http://four.flash-gear.com/mp/mp.php?c=s&amp;id=2002442508&amp;k=1360508346&amp;h=527" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"></embed> If you want to delve deeper into Japanese sub-culture, you like seeing photos taken of conventions, cosplay, and sweet anime goods, and you can't resist the latest buzz from Japan- then you may want to check out the Events or Japan categories to begin, or gaze upon all recent articles. Not much time? Easily follow updates by subscribing to the Twitter Feed, RSS Feed, or join other readers at the official Run Around Kazu Facebook Page! Be a part of the Run Around Community! Join the forums here. Learn more about me and what I do here. <script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/connect.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("6d42167bb8ee608da3ee7acdeaf2f45a");</script><fb:fan connections="32" logobar="0" profile_id="284766454269" stream="0" width="920"></fb:fan>
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You may remember that, some months ago, NISA released Toradora on R1 DVD, which I duely posted about, and all was good. Well, sorta good anyway – lovely packaging, but there was something of a headache with merged interlaced frames resulting in all sorts of video issues, most prominently some frustrating ghosting problems. Problems NISA [...]
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This week we cover general news and goings on. Scott Pilgrim, also known as “that awesome movie that every geek except me has seen,” is apparently awesome (And I really want to see it). Some awesome (or creepy, depending on how you look at it) news in the field of 2D love as we discuss
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Ryuji Takasu may look like a mean guy, due to his small fierce eyes, but in reality he is a kind-hearted teen who loves to cook and is maybe just a bit OCD when it comes to cleaning.  Unfortunately, his classmates are to frightened by his appearance to realize what a nice guy he is.   [...]
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Another year has come and gone. Sadly, I won't be having the blast I was having last year at this time, but that's the nature of the economy. Still, I'm told there will pizza involved, with tons of cheese, sausage, and pepperoni, just the way I like it for most of us and a vegetarian pizza with extra cheese for Karmita. ^_^Of course, what is a birthday without a present of some kind?I only
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WAVE is going to release the Treasure Figure Collection Beach Queens Kushieda Minori ( 櫛枝 実乃梨 ) 1/10 PVC figure from the light novel/manga/anime “Toradora!” ( とらドラ! ). Will be released in December 2010. Around 160mm tall, 3,800 yen. Dengeki Special Ver. ( 電撃スペシャルVer. ) will be also available in January [...]
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Lately there has not been much news in the industry to talk about, but this caught my attention.  Manga Publisher Seven Seas has begun marketing campaigns using Twitter.  In the case shown below, they have provided hints at their new licenses they may be acquiring.   According to the article provided by ANN there were 3 [...]
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As I remembered this show being incredible, and as it’s on my list of things to buy at Otakon, I figured I’d give Toradora! another watch to fill in what holes exist in my memory. And because things like random rewatches basically mean free blog content, I decided to take some notes as I watched. [...]
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As I remembered this show being incredible, and as it’s on my list of things to buy at Otakon, I figured I’d give Toradora! another watch to fill in what holes exist in my memory. And because things like random rewatches basically mean free blog content, I decided to take some notes as I watched. [...]
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Available from Right Stuf Available from NIS America Store Toradora Set 1 – Collector’s Edition Released By: NIS America Released: 7/6/10 Reviewed: 7/14/10 Rated: 14+ The Story In this romantic comedy, the hero is high school student Ryuji Takasu. Cursed with his father’s mean eyes, Ryuji has a bad reputation when he’s actually just quiet, hard working and domestic. Above all [...]
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Minimal post (sorta) until RL decides to cut me some slack. Akagami no Shirayukihime © Akizuki Sorata/Hakusensha (Serialized in LaLa DX) Published in Indonesia as Red Haired Snow White by Elex Media Komputindo Zen's big bro Izana tries to boot Shirayuki out of Clarines by inviting the definitely unwelcome prince Raji of Tanbarun, Shirayuki's spurned suitor, to the castle in Red Haired Snow White
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Given last week’s review of Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish, I guess it’s fitting we cover another romantic title. This time of the unrequited persuasion. Based on a series of light-novels by Yuyuko Takemiya, Toradora is a high-school romance concerning Ryuji, a nice guy with a scary face, who crosses paths with Taiga, a [...]
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Kotobukiya is going to release the Aisaka Taiga ( 逢坂 大河 ) -the Last Episode- 1/6 PVC figure from the light novel/manga/anime “Toradora!” ( とらドラ! ). Will be released in October 2010. Around 250mm tall, 6,800 yen. Wow this Taiga is big and cheap! We love you Kotobukiya. This Taiga figure is taken form the GK [...]
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So, my copy of one of NISAs first DVD releases turned up today – that being the first Toradora set, being that I’m not really interested in Persona despite (or, given what I’ve heard, more likely because) of the fact that I’m a fan of the games. Of course, being the first release from a [...]
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Speaking at #animeblogger, DiGiKerot said that the ghosting is plainly visible on a PC, less so on a consumer TV (although is present there as well). Since you have to be a real videophile to see all of 625 lines, the ghosting basically becomes obvious during the fast movement only. Also, “it’s a real shame [...]
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So after waiting for weeks, fans have finally been able to get their hands on the first releases from NIS America; Toradora and Persona – Trinity Soul –. Unfortunately, in just a matter of days threads have already popped up on both Anime on DVD and the official NIS America forums indicating issues with the [...]
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Kaz e-mailed a pointer to the an unboxing article for NISA’s Toradora, which BTW is not supposed to be available until July 6. Hardcover artbook alongside DVD release, seriously?!
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WAVE is going to release the Treasure Figure Collection Beach Queens Kawashima Ami ( 川嶋 亜美 ) Dengeki Special Ver. ( 電撃スペシャルVer. ) 1/10 PVC figure from the light novel/manga/anime “Toradora!” ( とらドラ! ). Will be released in December 2010. Around 165mm tall, 4,200 yen (taxed in). Dengekiya Hobby [...]
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