August 2006

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Hachimitsu II 5 – Morita is a Hand Biter

August 20, 2006 in Episode Summaries by Tom Langston (calaggie) | No comments

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Hachimitsu II 4 – Rika’s Past

August 18, 2006 in Episode Summaries by Tom Langston (calaggie) | No comments

One of my favorite features of Honey and Clover is the relationship that developed between Rika, Harada, and Hanamoto when they were graduate students. This episode adds more backstory to those three characters including a scene featuring a cute albeit inebriated Rika. Also, Mayama mans up and tells her he will protect her from herself. Read the rest of this entry »

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NHK ni Youkoso 05: Satou Comes Clean

August 15, 2006 in Episode Summaries by Tom Langston (calaggie) | No comments

A moment alone in the park

It has been 4 years and 4 months since the last time Satou and Hitomi talked to each other. Satou finds out that she is currently gets prescriptions from three hospitals. He admits to her that he is a hikikomori and that he was shopping for anime goods in Ahikabara. They reminsice and wonder what could have been if they had actually dated back in high school. Before Hitomi leaves, she gives him her cell number.
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FLAG 1: Living Through Lenses

August 14, 2006 in Anime, Impressions by Tom Langston (calaggie) | 2 comments

Pictures capture moments in time. They can evoke feelings and start serious discussions. Saeko Shirasu photographed a flag and that world-famous picture now has a serious chance to resolve a civil war. Peace talks were reaching their final stages when the flag was stolen. She has been assigned as a cameraman for the Special Development Command (SDC), a UN force that uses the HAVWC (High Agility Versatile Weapon Carrier).
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Kawabuchi! YA-ME-RO!

August 11, 2006 in Japan, Sports by Tom Langston (calaggie) | No comments

So I was kicking around on YouTube’s “Most Viewed” page yesterday and found an interesting video of Japanese street protesters. You’ll never guess who they want to resign from office: JFA (Japan Football Association) president Saburo Kawabuchi.
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