Tag Archives: BLACK★ROCK SHOOTER

The Power of Context – Brief Discourse on K-On! and Black Rock Shooter

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Yi

The power of context in creating epidemics has often been the focus of social dynamic studies. This is hardly a new concept. Comedies are almost always funnier with friends; thrillers more enjoyable in groups. Similarly, the contexts in which we … Continue reading →

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Black Rock Shooter OVA: An Escher Look Through the Glass Checkerboard

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Yi

I just watched Black Rock Shooter OVA, and it far exceeded my already high expectations set by the pilot edition. A blend of flawless animation and grungy artworks, this anime is simply gorgeous. One particular artistic choice that really stood … Continue reading →

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In Love With Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Yi

Recently, after watching the pilot episode of Black★Rock Shooter and coming upon a playlist from a friend, I have become completely immersed in a lot of the music associated with Vocaloid. I consider myself to have quite an eclectic taste … Continue reading →

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Black Rock Shooter Pilot Edition

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Yi

BLACK★ROCK SHOOTER pilot episode came out a few days ago. In an earlier post of previews of upcoming anime, I have said that I was really looking forward to this. It turns out the pilot episode is not really an … Continue reading →

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Fall 2009 Anime – Sasameki Koto, Black Rock Shooter, and More

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Yi

Fall season has come around, and once again, among the myriads of anime that will be released, a few have caught my attention. Of course, the big news is that the very popular yuri manga, Sasameki Koto, is being animated … Continue reading →

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