I recently mentioned BABYMETAL, an idol group that blends heavy metal with expected pop idol elements. The result is actually quite good, so much so that yours truly actually got an iTunes account just to score their music. ^_^ For this post, I wanted to talk about the song Megitsune, which means “female fox”. When
Happy Independence Day 2025!
Happy Independence Day 2025! Hey gang! I’m probably doing some burgers (or something) as I write this due to the July 4 holiday. It is nice to actually have a 4-day weekend! If I feel like it, I might try to catch the fireworks. We’ll see though. I do want to play some more Oblivion
Lupin the 3rd: Part II 22 (Dark Fan Service #LupinIII)
Lupin the 3rd: Part II 22 Lupin III Part 2 22 ルパン三世 – 新シリーズ Ep. 22 Lupin Sansei Shin Series Lupin III New Series SPOILER Summary/Synopsis Jigen and Lupin head to a remote mansion/palace. They encounter a drunk young man with a decorative box who confirms they are on the way. As they continue their
Keroro Gunsou Episode 135 (Japanese Culture)
Keroro Gunsou Episode 135 ケロロ軍曹/Sgt. Frog Anime Review SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Karara and Chiroro arrive at the Hinata residence, pursued by someone. That someone turns out to be Nagomi-san, the Keronian entity in charge of the festival of the same name, similar to Japan’s Shichi-go-san (753) festivals for children. Nagomi-san is angry, so everyone tries to
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Chapter 135 Manga Review (Nakama Power 2.0 #FairyTail #FairyTail100YearsQuest)
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Chapter 135 Manga Review フェアリーテイル 100年クエスト SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Lucy appeals to Athena, citing a desire to be friends. She points out that they both have goals where they can help each other. Further, Lucy mentions her belief that Gold Owl wants Athena to absorb dragon energy to draw out her
BABYMETAL – Megitsune (Merging heavy metal, idol, and traditional Japanese music in a single song.)
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Coppelion – 03 (More going on than a failed, nuclear reactor.)
October 21st, 2013 AstroNerdBoy コッペリオン Ep. 03 Review SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: The three girls continue their movements deeper into the radiated metroplex while Mishima tries to learn more about who’s behind the supply deliveries that weren’t sponsored by the government. They find a key outside of a prison facility, which there are two guards. When they report the key to
KILL la KILL- 03 (Satsuki-sama sez, "Time for some ojousama vs heroine seinen action!")
October 20th, 2013 AstroNerdBoy キルラキル ep. 03 SPOILER Review Synopsis: Mikisugi-sensei arranges to meet Ryuuko (via a note on Mako’s back) to caution her about her staring at him in class, lest they raise suspicions. She is free to gaze at him (and more) in private though. He tells Ryuuko about the seimeiseni threads that make up the goku
Coppelion – 02 (Sacrificing 50% of the manga’s story to speed along)
October 19th, 2013 AstroNerdBoy コッペリオン Ep. 02 Review SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Ibara and Aoi find Taeko, a wounded dog, and a desperate man looking for his daughter, holding Taeko hostage. After shooting him with the drug for radiation, the man, Mitsuo, takes the trio to where he’s residing, after Takeo tends to the wounded dog. Mitsuo is living in a
UQ Holder Chapter 9 SPOILER Images (Update #1)
October 18th, 2013 AstroNerdBoy OK, here’s the first SPOILER image from the upcoming UQ Holder chapter 9, courtesy of the VERY gracious Southrop. Heh! Looks like another form of the running joke, “Is Kuroumaru male or female?” (Per Southrop — not part of the joke.) Update #1: Sword in the Stone. ^_~ Should Southrop share more, I’ll update. ^_^
Hayate the Combat Butler Manga Chapter 425 (Nagi’s manga confirmed.)
October 17th, 2013 AstroNerdBoy ハヤテのごとく！/Hayate no Gotoku Chapter 425 Review SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: To Chiharu’s surprise, Nagi reproduces her manuscript and it is much improved. However, Nagi still has to do backgrounds and finishing touches. Nagi is not deterred by this, which causes Chiharu to be impressed. Ayumu shows up with a way to help Nagi complete her work more
UQ Holder Manga Chapter 8 Review ("Look, you stupid bastard, you’ve got no arms left!")
October 16th, 2013 AstroNerdBoy ユーキューホルダー!/UQ Holder Chapter 8 Review SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Touta and Kuroumaru are uncertain about Jinbee, who says he’s been stuck down here for two years after consuming the last of Yukihime’s special sake and grilled chicken. He asks them if they have any food since all he’s had is these eyeless fish and sea cumbers for
KILL la KILL- 02 (Only losers play tennis with a racquet!)
October 15th, 2013 AstroNerdBoy キルラキル ep. 02 SPOILER Review Synopsis: Ryuuko wakes up to a panting, obese man over her and lashes out, not realizing this is Mako’s father, who runs a clinic in the slums. Ryuuko has a difficult time dealing with Mako’s weird family and the slum food they eat. The following day, Ryuuko goes to school
