Friday, January 27th 2012
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Game of 2011 » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
I am about a month late with this post but that is only because I have recently finished the game and was so impressed I needed to post about it. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, January 26th 2012
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Social Blogging » Preview »
Nemphtis » Nemphtis
A few weeks ago I got one of those unexpected live chat messages on Facebook when I logged in to check if I had any new notifications. It was from a bored friend of mine who’s also into blogging and we started discussing the advantages of social blogging platforms compared to the self-hosted WordPress blogs [...] Read the full post.
Tuesday, January 24th 2012
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Another » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Another is the second anime from my winter preview and a real treat for anybody who is into the supernatural like I am. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Sunday, January 22nd 2012
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Howling, Nameless Gangster, Love Fiction, New Korean Film Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
There are three South Korean movies getting a domestic release in February and they look very special indeed. Well two of them at least. Here they are. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Saturday, January 21st 2012
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Burn SOPA n PIPA, BURN!! » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
Down with the madness, burn it all!!(a quick 5 min job) Read the full post.
Friday, January 20th 2012
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Haywire » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Move over Evelyn Salt, there’s a new spy-girl in town and she takes no prisoners. My advice, don’t watch any trailers. I will try to avoid SPOILERS. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, January 17th 2012
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Are Any of You Alive?, .hack// The Movie, Take the ‘A’ Train » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Trailers for Are Any of You Alive?, .hack// The Movie, Take the ‘A’ Train Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Saturday, January 14th 2012
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Shame » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
The idea of the misery surrounding sex addiction seems laughable but this powerful film proves otherwise Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, January 12th 2012
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Revenge: A Love Story » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
This dark and bloody Hong Kong thriller aims to tell the killer’s side of the story. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Wednesday, January 11th 2012
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XII: Thank You for Blogging, Thank You for Reading » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
I usually end my twelve Christmas posts by thanking the bloggers and readers of the anglotakusphere. You guys are great! Well, all the bloggers could stand to proofread and redraft a bit more and a lot of you have aesthetic … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, January 10th 2012
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Kill Me Baby » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
File this one under extremely cute. I found Kill Me Baby full of many amusing scenes. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Monday, January 9th 2012
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‘Mantles and sabres are so passé nowadays’ » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
Writes ak of Mouretsu Pirates‘s first episode: And of course the fact that Space Pirate Captain Harlock was referenced is good: the “password” that Ririka trades with her old friend is the very first line of the Harlock OP song. … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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She-Ra Charge » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
Another picture I was getting on with was getting on my nerves last night, so I stopped doing that, and finally finished this off, She-Ra the Princess of Power. Read the full post.
Sunday, January 8th 2012
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XI: Others » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
I don’t have an image from Dennou Coil, and I’ve chosen not to find one. Because I don’t have copies, legal or illegal, of any of its episodes. Thing is, you see, I’ve been watching it at an anime club. … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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Zipangu Film Festival Strikes Newcastle » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Zipangufest hits Newcastle's Star and Shadow Cinema. Continue reading → Read the full post.
Friday, January 6th 2012
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Genki Winter 2012 Anime Picks » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
The titles I have chosen to watch from the Winter 2012 season Continue reading → Read the full post.
Wednesday, January 4th 2012
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X: The Bungler Who Descended Into the Darkness » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
Freighting the smallest actions with importance, and making them take up lots of tense viewing time, is Kaiji‘s stock-in-trade. The second series started well with a willing surrender to excess, as Kaiji dug himself still further into debt in the … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, January 3rd 2012
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IX: Redlaughter » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
One of the best bits of Redline was the bit during which it looked really good: if you have a copy to hand, that’s from about the first minute to around the ninety-eighth minute. But it was also pretty witty. … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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Noein: To Your Other Self » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
A view on Noein: To Your Other Self Continue reading → Read the full post.
Monday, January 2nd 2012
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VIII: Shambling Monstrosity » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
The Shamblo owned much of the latest episode of Gundam Unicorn. I like good mobile armours, I think because they’re usually bestial, and it does the soul good to see a small humanoid figure (the Gundam) squaring off against something … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Sunday, January 1st 2012
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VII: I Fought not in Vain » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
I finished watching Zambot 3 this year. Zambot 3 is a short 1977-8 super robot anime, directed by Tomino (for the show’s salient features, see here and here). It doesn’t pull its punches, and I liked it, even though it … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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New Years Resolutions – The Battle Was Just to Continue that Future! » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
A look back at a year of blogging and then forward at my resolutions. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Saturday, December 31st 2011
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VI: Asceticism » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
The original Pretty Cure is simple and repetitive in ways that even its successors aren’t. Years ago I argued that this kind of austerity might have its uses. I wouldn’t put it in those terms, now, because I’m too conscious … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Friday, December 30th 2011
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V: Be Invoked » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
I reckon it took me about three-and-a-half years to watch Space Runaway Ideon, from the first episode to Be Invoked. This show’s plot tires you as you watch it, or at least that was my experience and the experience of … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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Best Movie of 2011 – 13 Assassins » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
My favourite film from 2011! Continue reading → Read the full post.
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Totally Crossover Gathering » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
Not something I was supposed to be submitting, but just had a long argu.... I mean, discussion, in Notes, I have been persuaded that I should do (I am so weak willed), done at the end of may for a competition over at TSUG.net. Oh, and won Either way, I do hope you like, also, download for the full size From left to right, Daphne (Scooby-Doo), Alex (Totally Spies), Cyana Baahra (Malo Korrigan), Ki.. Read the full post.
Thursday, December 29th 2011
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IV: Gundam Ageing » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
Sometimes, I’m not sure I really watch much Gundam qua Gundam. Instead, I spend a lot of time watching for the pattern of reused, reconfigured ideas, and watching how that pattern interacts with any elements new to the franchise. Thankfully … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Wednesday, December 28th 2011
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III: Partition Problems » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
SPT Layzner has been slowly emerging from the untranslated depths of the 80s for some years now. I always welcome the arrival of a fresh episode, interested to discover how the hero, Eiji, will become more put-upon this time. The … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, December 27th 2011
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II: Ginguiser, Forgotten Marvel of the Mecha Age » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
There’s very little point in me writing anything here. Filed under: fanboy Tagged: chogattai majutsu robot ginguiser, for some reason this made it to italy, twelve days of christmas 11 Read the full post.
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Best Anime of 2011 – Mawaru Penguindrum » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Slice of life meets dark fantasy meets mind-f*ck meets surrealism meets arcane symbolism and plenty of other good stuff. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Monday, December 26th 2011
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I: ‘What it is like to have spent sixteen hours of your life watching one cartoon for little girls’ » Preview »
Animanachronism » IKnight
I may have humourous qualms about the format, but it’d be a shame to let the tradition lapse. So, in one of my most (hah!) recent posts I talked about watching the original Pretty Cure. After I wrote that, I … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Sunday, December 25th 2011
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Third Window Films Release Kotoko in the UK, Rurouni Kenshin, Wild 7, Futari H: Second Kiss, Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Anyway these are the last films to be released in Japan for 2011 and a trailer for Rurouni Kenshin which will hit next year and looks particularly awesome. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Friday, December 23rd 2011
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Gothicmade Anime » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Here's an anime I'm keeping an eye on but it does have a strange name: Gothicmade. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Wednesday, December 21st 2011
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Battlefield 3: Attack Helicopter Tactics » Preview »
Nemphtis » Nemphtis
Helicopters in Battlefield 3 have a bit of a steep learning curve. There’s no training mode (I’m not counting the second co-op mission) so the majority of players learn how to fly by trial and error in public servers. This article won’t be teaching you how to stop killing yourself when attempting to pilot a [...] Read the full post.
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Gone Up In Flames :( » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
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Tuesday, December 20th 2011
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Infection » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Infection is a nice surprise as it expands the territory of J-horror by adding psychological horror, neat set-pieces using the hospital and the green gloop of the infection itself. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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Pink Sky Complex » Preview »
scoodle's gallery » Sami
My little chubby girl Aiyana! (I want to draw her more, in the mood to do sexy drawings, and Aiyanna is a little sexy cutie pie!)I actually had her all coloured, but I ended up kind of hating it, but quite liking the linework (for once?!), she has super stunning eyes so I figured might be nice to leave them in.& No, her hands aren't huge, it's little sleeves she's wearing Done in Painter XIAi.. Read the full post.
Sunday, December 18th 2011
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Mitsuko Delivers, Cut, Ousama Game, Friends Naki on Monster Island 3D Trailers and Japanese Film Chart Top 5 » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Christmas is just over a week away and my consignment of Japanese horror films has arrived so no more skimping on reviews – I’ll dial it back up to two a week! I’ve got quite a few anime reviews on … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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cute kitty soft kitty.. » Preview »
scoodle's gallery » Sami
I used to draw these 2 a lot when I first got my markers (albeit more furry like), was fun to go back to them after so long!Based off my 2 kitties Ginger & Suppi! Ginger hates Suppi so very much, and Suppi loves to annoy her (you can always hear them scrapping in the next room teehee).Done with copic, & prismacolor markers.Art & Characters are © to me. .. Read the full post.
Saturday, December 17th 2011
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My First M.O.A.B with Commentary » Preview »
Nemphtis » Nemphtis
Apologies in advance for my nasal voice, think I’m catching a cold. Anyways, roughly four minutes of gameplay from my first M.O.A.B in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. I’ve gotten many more since this was recorded, but I wanted to start with my very first one. The commentary focuses on talking about things I [...] Read the full post.
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take 5 » Preview »
scoodle's gallery » Sami
Semester is over, & I have been going to town with my markers :')Doodle of a chick I drew about 2 years ago, I just have a serious thing for chicks with massive 'fro's, they are badass.Done with copic multiliners, copic markers & prismacolor markers.Art & Character are © to me. .. Read the full post.
Friday, December 16th 2011
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Kyousogiga Anime » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
I just found the whole thing refreshing. It’s the sort of thing I can devour in a few weeks and not feel guilty over wasting time. I hope that Bandai commission more episodes of this. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, December 13th 2011
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Revenge: A Love Story UK DVD Release » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Terracotta’s horror imprint, Terror-Cotta is following up Death Bell with Wong Ching Po’s Revenge: A Love Story. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Sunday, December 11th 2011
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Studio Ghibli Christmas, K-ON! Movie (Eiga Keion!), Liar Game: Reborn, Tales of Genji: A Thousand Enigma Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
An interesting variety of trailers plus Film4's Studio Ghibli screenings! Continue reading → Read the full post.
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Code of LOVE » Preview »
scoodle's gallery » Sami
One of the pages of a comic I was required to do for Uni! I had so much fun with it :'D Drawing comics beats writing essays any day!!The basic (really silly) plot is that a naughty comic hacker has stolen millions of bank details and is planning to sell them off, just as he goes to, cop chick busts on in, cuffs him, all ready to take him to jail but decides she fancies him and starts to flirt and.. Read the full post.
Saturday, December 10th 2011
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The End Is Nigh » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
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Friday, December 9th 2011
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Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Anime » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
I have spent some time trying to understand why I enjoy Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai (I Don’t Have Many Friends) by concocting a philosophical or intellectual angle through which I can justify my viewing of what is merely just another harem show. I’ll just have to settle for finding it amusing. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, December 8th 2011
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Podcast Goes Fourth… with Helen McCarthy! » Preview »
Nakama Britannica » Nakama Britannica
This time, on our wonderful and bodacious podcast, we’re joined by two special guests for a discussion on the the thorny subject of whether anime is gettings worse.
The regular team largely takes a back seat in this episode, as we open up the floor to our guests: UK anime über-pundit Helen McCarthy, author of the [...] Read the full post.
Tuesday, December 6th 2011
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One Missed Call Final » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
The One Missed Call franchise follows the law of diminishing returns: with each title the directors are less prestigious, the scares are less effective but the story stands in defiance of that trend as it becomes increasingly convoluted and silly. It all ends with this entry. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Sunday, December 4th 2011
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Kaibutsu-Kun, Ai to Makoto, Ranma ½ , The Parasite Doctor Suzune, Thermae Romae Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Lots and lots of trailers linked by the fact that they are manga adaptations. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Friday, December 2nd 2011
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One Missed Call 2 » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
If the first One Missed Call owed a debt to Ringu’s modern tech haunting this one follows closely in the footsteps of Ringu 2’s plot with its exploration of a convoluted back story and the expansion of the curse into an urban legend. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, December 1st 2011
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Ymir by Candlelight - Queens Blade Rebellion » Preview »
kyokohunter's gallery » Cheeky
An experiment with candlelight, long exposure and my ever-so-slightly kinky Queens Blade Ymir figure. She's got a serious set of thighs, but I guess with the weight of those axes it's justified. Read the full post.
Tuesday, November 29th 2011
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One Missed Call » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Based on a novel by Yasushi Akimoto, Miike brings in a cinema friendly horror film that owes quite a debt to Ringu. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Sunday, November 27th 2011
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Mawaru Penguindrum » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Up until recently it seemed that Kunihiko and I just weren’t fated to get along. Mawaru Penguindrum changed that. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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ePiSoDe 88: Witnessing Nothing » Preview »
Resentiment.co.uk » Shiro Yui
It's a shame that I fell off the proverbial wagon writing these things after doing so well for 2 1/2 years. Alas, constant jokes about self-abuse, semen and all things racist finally took its toll on my sanity and I lost it. Although, I didn't completely loose it in a celebrity kind of way, i.e; 'Look at me! I can't handle life because of all this pressure form being in the public eye, I need desp.. Read the full post.
Saturday, November 26th 2011
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Third Window Films Acquires Himizu and Mitsuko Delivers and Latest Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Third Window Films delivered a devastatingly brilliant one-two of news with the announcement that they have acquired Sion Sono’s Himizu and Yuya Ishii’s Mitsuko Delivers. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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Waiting for Kalki » Turtleheart
Thursday, November 24th 2011
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What I want for Christmas! Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Japanese Blu-Ray Release » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
The classic anime, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is getting a Blu-ray box set release on the 23rd of November in Japan. That’s today. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2011
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The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn 3D » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
No healthy European childhood is complete without the adventures of the young globe-trotting journalist Tintin and his dog Snowy. I own a few of his comic book adventures and still remember so many details from them. As a kid (and even now) I find the stories are so much more interesting and humorous than anything most American comics produce so a new 3D CGI film from one of America’s greatest d.. Read the full post.
Sunday, November 20th 2011
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Fish on Land, Ouran High School Host Club – Friday Break, Afro Tanaka Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
A nice selection of trailers this week and I have just discovered the One Piece story-arc Ghost Island Thriller Bark and it is cracking me up. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, November 17th 2011
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Villain UK DVD Release » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Third Window Films has announced the DVD release date of the multi-award winning Japanese film Villain. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, November 15th 2011
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Noroi: The Curse » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
This found footage film opens with the narrator stating: “This video documentary is deemed too disturbing for public viewing”
Which had me responding, “Really? Awesome”
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Monday, November 14th 2011
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Premiere Japan Film Festival At Barbican Centre » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
The Barbican Centre is hosting Premiere Japan from the 25th until the 27th of November. The festival aims to showcase six top Japanese films from 2010 -2011. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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kitty dust » Preview »
scoodle's gallery » Sami
Omigawd, it is me WITH ARTWORK!!Uni has taken my soul, and thus no time for personal artwork, but I rebelled and made this, it was wonderful.It's Altaira and Flynn! Gossipin' on a cloud when sudden... Read the full post.
Sunday, November 13th 2011
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A Ghost of a Chance, Kaiji 2, Monster Killer, Keyhole Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Four trailers this week – two for the films occupying first and second in the Japanese box-office chart and one for a Japanese film due out some time this year. The fourth is for Guy Maddin’s latest Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, November 10th 2011
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More Live-Action Phoenix Wright Footage » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
A poster and more footage of Miike Takashi’s Phoenix Wright were released this week and I have to say that it seems to be shaping up to be a very good adaptation indeed. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, November 8th 2011
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Apartment 1303 » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
From the director of numerous adaptations of Junji Ito’s Tomie comes Apartment 1303, a horror film that makes me go “meh”. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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Ron Stoppable - ASiT » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
I said I would post this pic of Ron ages ago... kinda forgot!Anywayz, Ron, from A Sitch in Time Read the full post.
Sunday, November 6th 2011
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Berserk – Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme King, The Dinosaurs Before Dark, Outrage, Trailers » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Some trailers and DVD releasing information for anybody interested in Japanese films and anime... especially Berserk. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Saturday, November 5th 2011
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Underwater Love: A Pink Musical DVD Release » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Third Window Films is all set to release Underwater Love: A Pink Musical on the 21st of November Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Friday, November 4th 2011
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Battlefield 3: Attack Helicopter Tactics (Mi-28 Havoc, AH-1Z Viper) » Preview »
Nemphtis » Nemphtis
Helicopters in Battlefield 3 have a bit of a steep learning curve. There’s no training mode (I’m not counting the second co-op mission) so the majority of players learn how to fly by trial and error in public servers. This article won’t be teaching you how to stop killing yourself when attempting to pilot a [...] Read the full post.
Thursday, November 3rd 2011
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Un-Go First Impressions » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Based on a series of original detective stories named Meiji Kaika Ango Torimonochou by Ango Sakaguchi, the story takes place in the near future focuses on a detective named Shinjūrō Yūki and a boy named Inga who work together solving mysteries. It was produced by the animation studio Bones and the production team of Un-Go consists of Fullmetal Alchemist staff veterans. So what is it like? Cont.. Read the full post.
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She-Ra: Crystal Castle 3D » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
After a long conversation with a member of a forum I frequent, I have been persuaded to post this here, as apparently "...these deserve more exposure that you will get than posting at a few mere fo... Read the full post.
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She-Ra: Crystal Castle » Preview »
zentron's gallery » Zentron
After a long conversation with a member of a forum I frequent, I have been persuaded to post this here, as apparently "...these deserve more exposure that you will get than posting at a few mere fo... Read the full post.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2011
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Nakama Britannica episode 2 - Taste the Kon » Preview »
Nakama Britannica » Nakama Britannica
The second episode of the Nakama Britannica podcast is now available. Team member VivisQueen introduces the topic:
In episode two of the Nakama Britannica podcast, we discuss Satoshi Kon. People might be wondering, in light of his recent death, and the subsequent slew of media covering him, whether we have anything new to say about the [...] Read the full post.
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Nakama Britannica episode 3 - The Vision of Escaflowne » Preview »
Nakama Britannica » Nakama Britannica
And so we’re back with an all new episode of the Nakama Britannica podcast. In this installment, we take some time to introduce ourselves (finally) and also discuss Sunrise’s classic tv series, The Vision of Escaflowne.
00.00 - Preamble (Yakitori - Yoko Kanno)
00.45 - Introcast!
At last, we get around to explaining who we are, how we [...] Read the full post.
Tuesday, November 1st 2011
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Nightmare Detective » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Halloween is today and I have found a real gem for some midnight viewing. Spoilers! Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Sunday, October 30th 2011
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Himizu Trailer and Footage From Live-Action Phoenix Wright » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
It has been a while since I have posted any trailers but two films I have been following, Phoenix Wright and Himizu, have footage online so here they are. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Saturday, October 29th 2011
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Ghost Train » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Interesting fact: Takeshi Furusawa was the assistant-director on Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s film Pulse. After watching this popcorn flick you might be sceptical but pay attention and you can see a great many similarities to various J-horror films. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Friday, October 28th 2011
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Dad & Disappointment » Preview »
Nemphtis » Nemphtis
The other day my dad gave me the keys to his van and told me to unload some stuff he’d picked up. Shit, I was feeling energetic for a change so I obliged, grabbed the keys and walked up to his crumby red van. The van wasn’t too far away but as I drew closer [...] Read the full post.
Thursday, October 27th 2011
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Persona 4 the Animation First Impressions » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
I have been slow in finding new anime to watch during the autumn season. There are so many shows but I decided to follow this one and Un-Go simply because they were easier to access thanks to Anime on Demand’s excellent service. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, October 25th 2011
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The Three Musketeers 3D » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Paul WS Anderson, director of the entertaining Resident Evil films and Event Horizon, takes on Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel and creates a film that is solid bordering on dull. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Monday, October 24th 2011
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Zipangu Film Festival » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Following on from the ICA’s Korean Film Festival will be the Zipangu Film festival show-casing a mix of recent Japanese films, documentaries, short films and experimental anime from legendary directors to new talents and even foreigners. Of all the titles on offer the only one vaguely familiar to me is Shirome which looks like a hoot. The festival will run from the 18th to the 24th of November. .. Read the full post.
Saturday, October 22nd 2011
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Ju-On: The Curse 2 » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Ju-On: The Curse 2, like its predecessor, was an original video production and it carries on from where the first movie left off by following psychic medium Kyoko Suzuki (Yuuko Daike), a police investigation headed by Detective Yoshikawa (Denden) and the haunted house’s new set of owners, the Kitada’s. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, October 20th 2011
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Ju-On: The Curse » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
After dedicating most of September to the J-hora films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa it seems fitting that I should now look at those of Takashi Shimizu. Shimizu studied under Kurosawa at the Tokyo Film Seminar/Film School of Tokyo. This relationship proved … Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, October 18th 2011
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Melancholia » Preview »
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My first experience with von Trier was Breaking the Waves. I found his treatment of its lead female character genuinely vile and I jumped on the “von Trier is a misogynist” bandwagon. Since then I have pretty much ignored his output, rather an ignorant thing I suppose. I mention this because going to see Melancholia was a chance to reassess my opinion on von Trier and also witness the performa.. Read the full post.
Monday, October 17th 2011
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London Korean Film Festival 2011 » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
The Institue of Contemporary Art will be exposing the latest films from South Korea at its 6th London Korean Film Festival which takes place from the 4th to the 11th of November. A mix of award winning animated films, dramas, short films and even the Korean submission for the 84th Academy Awards: The Front Line. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Saturday, October 15th 2011
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Uzumaki (Spiral) » Preview »
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I hate Junji Ito’s horror manga. I say this not because his manga is bad but because it is bloody good and thus, bloody terrifying. His work has inspired such cosmic dread in me that whole summer days have been ruined and I have been left a shuddering wreck trying to convince myself that his horror can’t happen to me. Thankfully his films are much more fun. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, October 13th 2011
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Shikoku » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
After watching so many J-hora films that shamelessly ape the Ringu’s ghosts and tech formula, Shikoku feel very old fashioned with its slow-moving plot and use of Shinto ceremonies and Japanese folk-lore over psychic powers and videotapes. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, October 11th 2011
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The Skin I Live In » Preview »
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I cannot claim to be a fan of Pedro Almodóvar. The subjects of his films rarely interest me. After reading a plot synopsis of The Skin I Live In I could not resist its lure or the chance to reappraise my views of him as a director. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Monday, October 10th 2011
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Warped Forest, Ninjas, Nudity and Edgar Allan Poe. Trailer Round up. » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Did you know that the Raindance Film festival is on in London? I totally forgot and they had a good selection of Japanese films which ends today with the closing night gala screening of Bonsai. I should have reported it but I have been busy with various things like going back to Japanese class – great fun. I’ll try and get some Japanese language posts up this month – I could cover the ―て.. Read the full post.
Saturday, October 8th 2011
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Jane Eyre » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Quite possibly one of the best literary adaptations in recent years, the film has captured what I imagined when I read Charlotte Brontё’s classic novel. The film is so atmospheric and well-acted I have to call it one of the best films this year. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, October 6th 2011
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Tinker Tailor Solider Spy » Preview »
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Based on John le Carré’s classic novel, the film is a glorious failure of an adaptation that manages to fit in a lot in its two-hour running time but sacrifices key details and, as a result, a lot of power. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, October 4th 2011
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Drive » Preview »
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This is the type of film that Quentin Tarantino might be making if he had followed the path of Foxy Brown. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, a man with a passion for crime films, and adapted by Hossein Amini from a short novel by James Sallis, this is a highly stylised neo-noir car film for smart people who dislike Fast & Furious. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Saturday, October 1st 2011
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Sawako Decides DVD Release » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Third Window Films are all set to release the wonderful Yuya Ishii film Sawako Decides next week on the 3rd of October. I highly recommend this brilliant comedy which stars the wonderful Hikari Mitsushima. The DVD comes with a nice choice of extras as well. You can order it from Amazon! Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Thursday, September 29th 2011
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Death Bell » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Death Bell, the first release from Terracotta’s new horror imprint Terror-Cotta, is a mash-up of The Whispering Corridors, Battle Royale and Saw with nods to Carrie and Scream. The final result is a film that fails to synthesise any original or shocking horror but remains largely enjoyable due to strong visuals and performances. Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
Tuesday, September 27th 2011
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Quirky Guys and Gals » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
Quirky Guys and Gals is a production from New Cinema Workshop where students learning to be producers handle making movies. With this production they give four directors a story outline to work with which results in four entirely different comic vignettes peeking at dark topics and celebrating the overcoming of accepted social boundaries through the unlocking of a quirky side. Continue reading .. Read the full post.
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Japanese Films at the BFI London Film Festival » Preview »
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The BFI London Film Festival kicks off next month and amidst a lot of genuinely exciting international films is a selection of brilliant new Japanese titles which I’ll list here. I have yet to see them but the directors are very familiar to me so here’s a run-down of what’s on offer! Continue reading →.. Read the full post.
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Recent fashion and art updates on Tumblr » Preview »
Sonia Leong on LiveJournal » sonia_leong
Just a quick post in here to let you know that I've made a few posts on Tumblr over the past month or so on fashion, art etc. So if you've been looking thru your friends list and wondering where I've gone, remember that I've mostly moved to Tumblr now. Catch up if you want:http://sonia-leong.tumblr.com/ Read the full post.
Saturday, September 24th 2011
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Loft » Preview »
Genkinahito's Blog » Genkina Hito
It is probably no secret that I am a major fan of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s work. His use of locations dredges up the creepiest buildings in Tokyo, his direction is impeccable in creating an unnerving atmosphere, his interest in characters disjointed from reality leads to getting hypnotic performances from his actors, his ability to weave the supernatural into everyday urban decay is convincing, all of.. Read the full post.
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