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Oh fuck yeah! The Extra Long-Range Bombardment Firearm system for Localized defensive use “Harkonnen Cannon II” finally makes it’s appearance in the OVA! I must say this was one of the best parts of the manga and it’s fucking win to see it finally getting animated!

Now, for the looooooooong wait for Vol. VII.

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What’s unfortunate about watching this on Crunchyroll is that I can’t really do screenshots to do a blog post. However, that’s not to say that I don’t really enjoy being able to watch it simulcast along with several other shows for rather cheap (and the encoding on the version I found to download this week’s episode is rather…bad). Laziness and impatience trump 7 bucks per month it seems.

This show is not exactly shy about the fanservice, whether it be panties or a classic transformation scene. It’s good to see the lovely Yumiko back in action and of consenting age. Loli is good for some, but I prefer the busty version. And as many loyal readers know, I am all for appropriate and well-done fanservice.

Yumiko’s breasts are certain to change a bad day into a good one.

Didn’t they meet in the past? Shouldn’t Yumiko remember her? I have a Star Trek degree in fictional time travel physics, and I’m pretty sure she should be able to remember her. The continuity problems have settled down somewhat with now two episodes in a row chronologically, but I still see some issues here. Perhaps they will be explained later, but I’m not holding my breath.

Whoa, this took a turn toward tentacles rather quickly.

This show certainly has a thing for panties. And poor Yumiko can’t seem to hold onto her shimapan. I was hoping for another helpful gust of wind this episode, but I guess that is confined only to loli mode Yumiko.

You know, when I was 15 none of the chicks in my classes had a rack like that. Then again, this is anime, where age is relative. Not that I’m complaining, but it’s amusing to note.

Oh man what a view.

Boing

I like a show with a continuing sense of humor.

Next week, beach episode. Delicious. I was pretty impressed this week if only for the nearly 24 minutes of actual show, a full couple of minutes longer than you see in most shows these days. I also enjoyed the rather constant and decent animation quality that they’ve been able to maintain since the very beginning. Again, it’s no Sunrise, but I at least appreciate them not dumping their budget on the first episode and letting the rest go to crap.

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Oh god, lolicon OP is really lolicon OP. At least it does show Emiri Katou can sing!

…seriously this is such a lolicon episode.

…oh ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff. I can already imagine the number of times Shin must’ve climaxed over this.

Random Hanekawa Hijack!

Art style looks familiar, anyone recognise who drew this?

Revelation of Senjougahara’s deep hatred for kids kinda surprised me much this episode. I don’t exactly like kids a lot either, but to hate them to Senjougahara’s level is unnatural.

Also when is the ED single coming out?;_; Getting quite addicted to the song. The ED animation this week was pretty awesome too.

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Go right ahead ladies…

While it seems that Umi Monogatari has been consigned to the dust bin by many I still find the yurilicious subtext to be very enjoyable. Even if it is slow, it does lend itself wonderfully as an alternate universe of Canaan where Canaan (born here as Kanon) was born to a boring life on a beautiful beach. One need look no further than that odd glove Kanon wears in her regular clothes to see that she shares the same fashion sense as her alternate universe self. I am sure if we gave Urin an airsoft pistol and a knife she would be the spitting image of Liang Qi, but I digress. This time it was all about Kanon’s childhood as the best grunt of her generation, and she certainly was adorable in her loli years with twin tails. Even if her dolt of an ex-boyfriend was useless, Suzuki seems to like her a lot and see past her dark aura. Marin really loves her and always makes a point to hug and reassure Kanon and her self esteem issues. The battle itself was lovely for one reason and one reason only…Kanon stepped up and carried off Marin for a change. Otherwise the POWER of YURI prevails once again as all Marin needed to do was hug the two offenders. Also of note was Kanon’s Mom who delightfully made her intention of making the most of the Turtle’s death, very clear… Also watching Urin cry made me DAWWWWW.

It was already like that…it’s not like they’d be so rude as to piss in your ocean. Though how do they go to the bathroom down there?

Yes you have to washe your hair too, especailly if you want to keep it long…

Haha you both for got to take your bows out…

A little tight in the middle no?

I guess Kanon was right to hoard all her old clothes…

Feel free to make turle soup as well…

No your feelings for Kanon aren’t weird…

I see Marin’s affection is finally having the desired effect.

Marin knows a rival when she sees one.

Well almost…

Yes “friends” of a special sort.

And all the embarassing stories!

Awwww…she’s so cute.

I think Kanon did a marvelous Treebeard, look how terrified those orcs are….

Do not stop until they are found! You do not know pain, you do not know fear!

Thus did Suzuki confirm that Marin’s claim on Kanon was the strongest.

Marin can stare at them all day…

Yeah I bet your stupid ex-boyfriend never told you that.

Awww how sweet.

Now nibble her ear Marin.

Oh alternate universe Liang Qi I am sure there is one alternate unverse where it is you.

Well if you get a matching tattoo on your left forearm…

This sounds like a yuri confession to me…

It looks like everyone dows want to take Kanon’s first kissu…

How dare you filthy Loli, if any one will steal kanon’s first kiss it will be Marin!

Because they see through all of your lies.

Thank you for stepping up.

In Great Soviet Union Kanon Rescues YOU!

Kanon accepts your “friend” application.

Kanon even has the left forearm glove, must be in anticipation for her matching tattoo…

It’s nice to be honest with your yuri feeltings isn’t it kid?

Marin likes to stalk her Kanon.

Daily confession is daily.

:3

I bet that loser boyfreind of yours never even gave you a hug or ever bothered to say that he loved you…

Marin will make you happy, I guarantee it.

Marin will heal your wounded heart too…

It just takes OVER 9000 hugs…

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Pretty much a ‘bridge’ chapter dealing with Negi finally finding out about Mars being Mundus Magicus’s ‘base’. If it’s true that Mundus Magicus is only existant thanks to a large scale magical spell, then it sure shows why Asuna’s power is so important and why she is pretty much being ostracized. Still, there are many things left in the puzzle, so we’ll see in the future.

And the Negi party finally head to the ball, all dressed up to the nines. I must say Secchan looks pretty dashing in her suit. Of course the highlight of the chapter is the final two pages…

Heh, a Fate vs Rakan showdown right after your break, eh Akamatsu-sensei. He sure does know how to hook us readers all back in easily.

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That’s a new excuse…

What a silly episode it was this week, though I suppose that Cosplay Santana will have a special place in the collective memories of those who saw and were overawed… Surely such an odd establishment is a rarity in this season. I suppose Hakko really is a lost little kitten, and I am sure that Mino is in a somewhat envious position. While old man badass and his younger brother were not long for the world at least we know now that they were UA tested and got to become BROKEN as a result, I think that similar result could have been achieved if they were introduced to Mako-cakes but there is more than one way to skin a cat. Speaking of cats it seems Hakko has taken a liking to Mino and revealed to him her HOPES AND DREAMS, certainly that came out of nowhere, but I doubt there are many who would complain.

The waitress seems to for now be some sort of spy as Canaan brow beat Mino into bank rolling their yuri dayto, which was to be their last as Maria showed off the color of rejection. What action there was remained fairly solid though much more time was spent at Cosplay Santana than shooting of little jihad-kuns. Nevertheless this is wonderful news as now Alphard onee-sama is still in Canaan’s heart (this bodes well for my OTP) as they share a mark of fate as they have matching tattoos. Sadly while it seems that Alphard has been loyal, and prevented her star struck imouto Liang Qi from getting into a fight with Canaan, the same cannot be said for Canaan. It was unfortunate that Canaan decided to cheat on Alphard with Maria who is shallow and super boring though I suspect that after Alphard grows an ahoge that Canaan will feel the love again. At least Alphard had the foresight to provide Laing Qi with ample airsoft ammunition. Next time though the lovely Alphard and her adoring imouto are going to a high class party, from what we have seen I think Alphard looks as lovely in a dress as she does with a gun. Still what did Maria think Canaan used her gun for? This isn’t exactly Canaan’s first use of deadly force…

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Have some nekko-mimi meido to soothe your sould after that comrade…

If I hear that blonde bimbo say “sugoi!” one more time I’ll fucking kill someone. I found her somewhat annoying previously, but man this episode sent it over the top. She has such a grating voice, and is way too happy for a dark show like this. I hope Canaan ignores her forever, although I know that won’t be the case.

For all that supposed planning and an attempt to get revenge, the little kid’s plan fell pretty flat on its face. All he got out of it was gunshots to the belly, and a swift death. I cheered partly because I got tired of hearing Junko Minagawa’s voice. Here’s hoping we get more action and less dates with irritating females next week. I’d certainly like to see Alphard and Canaan go at it, but they would probably save something that awesome for much later in the series for a greater impact.

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Anyone but you…and Mino isn’t alone in doing that.

OH SHIT SOMEONE IS PLAYING SRW!

If you want I can get a dude here to pur your drink.

DUDE she sparkles too…

LOL WUT?

I see Mino-san is batting for the other team…

I bet that tatoo artist is making huge bank with this fad…

No but your rival Liang Qi did…

Her jealousy is indeed great…

Oh Liang Qi you know Alphard isn’t a one woman kind of gal…

Alphard wants her yuri palace to be perfect…

At least Alphard’s gift to Liang Qi was more useful than a tattoo.

10.0

For better or for worse this happy time for these two has come to an end…

Remember that going outside to play? I like Canaan for being so old fashioned.

A former WoW addict I see…

That’s a cool room you got there Canaan.

It is a mark of destiny…

Those were some great times you had with Alphard, I hope to hear about them soon.

Alphard will love you always…

Alphard onee-sama is indeed all those things.

Let the TRUTH ROAM FREE!

Well if you must know…

…it’s your proximity to her.

Gentlemen I think we have just discovered the perfect Hakko bait.

Best IDEA EVAR, sadly it was only a mockup…

AND HOW!

Die Jihad-kun DIE!

I told you that Maria was a shallow bint. We all know that Alphard onee-sama is your one and only…

True Tears of course, certainly she does look beautiful in that. My Alphard onee-sama is all grown up now…

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And they got along so well together…

Poor Stroheim was quite a character (and quite heavily armed…), and certainly he seems to have once counted the most lovingly designed mecha with in Mazinger Z with their elegant lines. Even if this show is HOT BLOODED as the series of old, I like how even the good guys aren’t all “good.” This is pretty much a pissing contest between the biggest brains of the age, and not some damned simplified idealistic crusade. So it has been revealed that Tsubasa has killed both men who dared to love her. We still don’t know why she killed Kenzo, or let alone marry him and give him babies, but poor Stroheim was really carrying the torch for even after she came back with Kenzo’s kids he still would have taken her back. Sadly, he knew nothing of her treachery. I suppose there was a good reason for it all, though if Tsubasa was willing to let Shiro die and kill Stroheim to further her ambition I cannot help but wonder what her agenda is. At least with Dr. Hell it’s pretty straight forward. Poor Lorelei did fulfill her father’s wish but sadly Mazinger Z was unbeatable even if Kouji is still lacking as a pilot. I did like how Lorelei still told Shiro to fuck himself as Stroheim had every right to demand justice form the Kabuto family after they pretty much screwed him over.

As Kenzo is batting for Dr. Hell for sure I am interested to see this Kabuto curse in all its glory. Now that we have a mother that was willing to kill her husband and her own children this is not your typical lame modern mecha fare, oh no… Maybe Tsubasa will do even more shocking things than Medea when she was wronged by Jason. Still for a dead guy Stroheim was pretty bad ass. Ankokuiji is still carrying the torch for his beloved Gamia, even if he still lacks firepower his LOYALTY more than makes up for it. Considering the amount of treachery that probably went on, it seems that loyalty is a rare trait. I guess Mazinger Z will continue to dominate the playing field now that Danube was bested, if only Aphrodai A was half as useful, ditto for the Mazinger Army.

Kenzo…looks like a pedo.

That is Lorelei kid…

It would have been fun to have him around a while longer…

HULK SMASH!

You know if Gamia Q3 does learn to love then Stroheim will have succeeded beyond hsi wildest dreams.

The good doctor will not give Baron Ashura a perscription…

Stroheim preying on Ashura.

That makes Lorelei superior in every way…

It’s easy to see why.

Indeed you must have heart to win, just ask Master Asia who was the KING OF HEARTS.

Like I said this is less about fighting the good fight than a pissing contest like those “my Primarch can beat up your Primarch” debates on Warhammer 40k forums.

Awww… and not one moment of doubt, these new pilots of other series certainly could learn a thing or two about selflessness.

Yeah FUCK YOU SHIRO, Lorelei will wear the pants from now on…

OBJECTION!

The blue flames indicate a high temperature…I salute your hot blooded determination Lorelei.

Yeah good things come to those who wait…

I hope Tsubasa had a good reason for all this, the patron Godess of Jilted Lovers will always find a way…

Mean Mommy is Mean…

In short GTFO Shiro.

I like how Juuzo and Stroheim were opposites in so many ways…from which eye the lost to the paint scheme on their mecha.

Damn you Kouji stop failing, Mazinger Z will not tolerate a loser at the controls…

I bet the machines spirit of Mazinger Z i s fucking furious now…how humiliating

Time for some RED vs. BLUE…

After that Mazinger Z’s AI kicked in.

Thanks for the help Shiro…

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A rather unexciting episode compared to all of the action we saw last week. Still, it continues to look promising as long as we don’t have many long introduction episodes where not much happens like this one. Here’s to hoping there’s more Yumiko next week.

All of these time skips are making me dizzy. Didn’t we end on a cliffhanger from the past last episode? And now we are back in the halfway past? I am confused. This would have been a much more appropriate episode 1 introduction.

Looks like she’s ready to throw down with those Akiba punks!

Be careful you don’t zap yourself there bud.

It’s actually rather disturbing, using a program to mess with people’s minds. Kind of reminds me of Chaos;Head.

Oh man, I did laugh here, even though I knew the washbin thing was coming. I mean they made it so dramatic, she wants to improve herself with magic, and a bad guy takes her hostage, now let me use my magic to blow him away! Washbin! Quite a hilarious anti-climactic event.

3 buttons? That’s pretty useless.

This episode lacked Yumiko, but it had a lot of Misa, who is pretty delicious. Still, I miss the hot-blooded mage, hopefully we get to see the conclusion of last week’s action soon. The post-preview section of the episode said we won’t see a conclusion to that next week, but will instead get to see how Yumiko and Koyomi met (in the present). I guess that’s acceptable for now.

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Oh wow, this actually beats Akagi in terms of intensity. Koromo is a real demon. This final round is totally going nuts on the mahjong plays. Shit like that NEVER happens in real life mahjong.

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Oh god Senjougahara is so made of win I don’t even

And new loli is the focus of the next arc it seems. WTF at Koyomi actually going serious on the poor kid and judo threw her, subsequently feeling a sense of pride over it. Dear god, that was even more painful to watch than seeing him begging for Senjougahara to call him for incest instead. Never knew there was something called sororate marriages until this episode. The dialogue in this series is fucking high level.

Anyways, I shall bask in the awesomeness of Senjougahara-hime.

I want her as MAI WAIFU, goddammit!

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