Monthly Archive for August, 2008

Bitter Virgin

The first time i heard about Bitter Virgin must have been about half a year ago when i read about it on Japanator.The Story seemed pretty interesting due to the serious topic it revolves around.After giviing it a try i was instantly hooked upon the story. While Ecchi/Action/Comedy Mangas are a fun way to spend your time, the ones that move you and make you think are still the serious ones.Its time to draw attention to this fine piece of literature.

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My first time: Yamato`s 1/6 Oneechanbara Aya

Ill introduce in the next days my very first figures i ordered back in late December 2007.My first order contained the following figures: Yamato`s 1/6 Aya,Medicom`s RAH Rei Ayanami and Monsieur Bome`s Jungle Emmy Combat Version.My figure knowledge was about Zero back then and i just looked for fairly cheap figures of series i liked.The figures are nowadays among the less detailed figures i own but have nevertheless a special place in my heart since they were my first.

Do you still like your first purchased figure?

Ill start of with Aya from Oneechanbara.Shes one of the few females that has recognized the advantages of fighting in boots + cowboyhat + bikini against hordes of zombies.:D

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My not so Otaku-ish Room that is actually a flat

Ahhhh….Procrastination…Isnt it wonderful?Oh yeah!! Thats the reason why youll have to deal with a My Room post intsead of a Aya figure review today!Ive taken these shots throughout the week when i felt like it,so dont wonder about continuity problems^^

Im living on my own in a 3 room 75 squaremeter flat on the second floor.Im glad that i have finally some room to fit all my stuff in after living 3 years in a tiny 27 squaremeter appartment.I pity the poor comrades in Japan that have to spend most of thir lifes in crammed up tiny places.I have taken pictures of otaku-relevant places like livingroom,bedroom etc. If your looking for my smoking hot bathroom…SORRY GUYS :D

Edit:I just noticed that the compression of the pictures didnt go well and that they look like crap.Ill upload better pictures tomorrow

Hit the Jump and see where the Blowfish lives!

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Fetishes Galore! WaniBooks/UArt/GSC Ryomou Shimei

What do you get when you try to combine as many fetishes as possible into one Character?.The busty,meidooutfit/eyepatch wearing,psychotic/shy/submissive,wrestling move throwing epitome of all fetishes called Ryomou Shimei.I already reviewed Cerberus rendition of Sonsaku Hakufu and Kanu Unchou before and well take a look at my favorite Ikki tousen Character this time.If you thought that Hakufu und Kanu were glossy you were definately wrong.French Dolls sculpt of our favorite combat meido shines like a shooting star in the sky!Is that a good or a bad thing?

Find it out after the jump!

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Shunya Yamashitas Wild Flower

My Copy of Shunya Yamashitas second Artbook called Wild Flower finally arrived at my doorstep today!I cant write how gorgeous it is to flip through the pages and take a look at Yamashitas drawings in high resolution.Im glad that i still could get my hands on one of these since the artbook sold out like fresh bread everywhere.I should check the Preorder schedule the next time a bit more careful,then i wont have to pay twice the price (26€) it was supposed to be sold.Play-Asia sure knows how to make a buck from fans of Yamashitas work.

The Book itself features 116 pages and come in A4 format.These Pages divide into the following

  • 16 Pages of unpublished Works
  • 22 Pages of Figure Designs
  • 39 Pages of Videogame Designs
  • 23 Pages of Cardgame Art
  • 4 Pages of Web & Tshirt Design
  • 5 Pages of Magazine Designs
  • 3 Pages of something called Monochrome Illustrations

The Book features insight into the Coloring Process of 2 of Yamashitas drawings and comments to some of his works.

I especially liked he alternative takes on  Nida Schuettlich and Rei Ayanami that can be found in it.My Scanner refused to work properly so you wont find the picture of the alternative Ayanami but the alternative Designs for Nida.If you can get your hands on this book and youre a fan of Yamashita be sure to grab it.Its worth every cent!

I cant wait for Canal and Nose Art Girl to arrive that are based on Illustrations featured in this Artbook

Check out some Images after the Jump!

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Ever17-The Out of Infinity

Its rare to find a GOOD Visual Novel in english language.When a Visual Novel makes the Jump into Western Territory its most of the time an eroge.I like to play an Eroge from time to time,but its rather boring since most Eroges have nearly the same Setup/Storyline.Thats the reason why i want to highlight my favorite VN ive played so far: Ever17-The out of Infinity.

Youll find everything about it after the Jump!

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Back from the dead!

Im finally back from the dead!The summer flu hit me pretty hard and i couldnt do much except lying around,reading manga and watching anime.Anything else was a real bother.Alot of Bloggers cought the summer flu recently. A Conspiracy? Even the allmighty Danny has fallen for it.I hope all you sick people out there in the blogosphere get well real soon.

I hope to bring a real post about Ever17 later tonight.

Byebee!

WaniBooks/Uart/GSC Kanu Unchou

Here comes the next Cerberus Project Ikki Tousen Figure Review!This time well take a look at the fan favorite Kanu Unchou and her big arguments.Perverts rejoice! Shes comes with a castoffable shirt&skirt

Lets get this rolling!

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Ive been figmatized!

Ive fallen once again prey to the evil,evil Ikki Tousen merchandise.I knew about the Kanu Uncho Figma for quite a while,but i didnt consider buying her.I dont really like Kanu and dont know why everybodys so hyped about her.Yet I preordered her yesterday!Kanu is going to be my very first Figma and im kind of thrilled about trying her out.I only own Revoltechs(Regular and Fräulein) so far and they seem far inferior to Max Factorys Figmas.The poseability of the Fräulein Revoltechs really disappointed me.They look way better than the regular Revoltechs but are less poseable tough.

I bet many of you wonder why i ordered Kanu even tough i dont like her?I surfed on Wcloudx (kumo)`s Blog some days ago and spotted a Ryomou Shimei Figma.That means i can finally make my dream come true and let Ryomou kick Kanus Butt big time^^

Since im a guy with a big heart Kanus getting some Love tonight in my Cerberus Kanu Figure Review.Look forward to it!

Baka!Baka!Baka! Wani Books/GSC Sonsaku Hakufu

Here comes the genki Sonsaku Hakufu!Shes the main heroine of the very fastidiously and critically acclaimed Manga/Anime series fanservice frenzy called Ikki Tousen.Ikki Tousen is one of the few series that could actually challenge NGE`s  PVC Merchandise.Just close your eyes,count to 3 and 5 new Ikki Tousen Figures spawned.

Lets take a closer look at this young lady after the jump!

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