In Xanadu, a stately pleasure dome did Kublai Khan decree… Gundam AGE – 14 I guess part of the fun of being a GUNDAM fan is knowing exactly what’s coming, and waiting for it to happen. But that didn’t lessen the sadness for me one bit. Ah Yurin, sweet, Yurin […] Read more
I think JC Staff, realizing that too much time has passed for “Shana” to ever return to its glory days as a commercial success, has pretty well decided to stop worrying and love the bomb. At this point they don’t seem too concerned with anything except throwing as much Shana-porn […] Read more
It’s tempting to draw a Freudian interpretation of this week’s “Shana”, but perhaps that’s just my snarky side causing trouble… As we progress deeper into the third season – which I’m enjoying, generally speaking – I’m getting the sense that “Shana” is more and more a delight for its […] Read more
Shakugan no Shana III – 11 Shakugan no Shana has really hit its stride, with the last few episodes offering up arguably the best run since the first season. I confess, I didn’t expect Margery and Satou to be the first main couple to get it on, but since it’s […] Read more
Shakugan no Shana III – 10 After what was a pretty slow buildup, Shana III is certainly dispensing the action fast and furious now. Crimson Lords are kicking it fast and furious, with Fecor apparently eliminated last week and Purson being killed by Rebecca and Uvall by Shana this week. […] Read more
Shakugan no Shana III – 09 Alas, poor Fecor – we knew him well. It appears as if our goatish friend (who frankly always seemed a bit of a bumbler to me, and was generally dissed by The Trinity) was offed by Tenroku, the mystes who created the Nietono no […] Read more
Shakugan no Shana III – 08 This was very much a continuation of last week’s fast-paced episode, and seems to confirm that we’ve moved past the setup phase and into full-on conflict. That battle is playing out on many fronts, with the Crimson Denizens attacking Outlaw all over the world […] Read more
OK, you can start the series now – Khamsin has arrived. Shakugan no Shana III – 07 No question, this was the best Shana episode of the season so far for me. I’m that rare specimen that actually likes Yoshida, so it was nice to see her get some development […] Read more
Shakugan no Shana III – 06 We’re still basically in setup mode with Shakugan no Shana, though the episodes are moving briskly enough to be interesting. Outlaw is preparing for the climactic battle with Bal Masque in Tokyo. When I see anyone try to organize flame hazes, I’m always reminded […] Read more
Shakugan no Shana III – 05 Shana is certainly testing my memory. All kinds of faces I haven’t seen for ages are turning up again, and it’s an effort to place them all in context as I frankly didn’t pay very close attention once the second season started to slide […] Read more