Category Archives: Otaku

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World Cyber Games 2005

Posted on November 17, 2005 by DarkMirage

I took a break from translating Gunparade Orchestra to check out the fifth World Cyber Games currently being held at Suntec City level 6 in Singapore. I was there from around 4pm till 7pm and caught two highlight CS:Source games.

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Recommendations

Posted on November 16, 2005 by DarkMirage

I have created a recommedations section at the right. It displays selected CDs and books I like using the Amazon.co.jp database. (They do ship overseas for most printed materials and music CDs, so it’s a pretty good site to get … Continue reading →

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D.C.S.S. Episode 20

Posted on November 14, 2005 by DarkMirage

I figured that since I’m listed on Anime Blog Toshokan now, maybe I should actually blog anime. So here you go. Just don’t expect another one anytime soon. Actually, it’s because I am quite upset with the latest episode. I … Continue reading →

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Be Ambitious, Guys!

Posted on November 13, 2005 by DarkMirage

I am addicted to Be Ambitious, Guys!, the opening single of Tick! Tack!. Although Miyuki Hashimoto songs always has always been quite meh for me, this one is actually good. I still think that YURIA would’ve done a better job … Continue reading →

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See-Thru Monitor

Posted on November 12, 2005 by DarkMirage

My LCD monitor can turn transparent! Ok, I lied. The effect isn’t very good because my screen has a default blue tint to it (which, by the way, sucks for Photoshop). Also the matte surface of LCD screens just doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Kotori’s Chance?

Posted on November 12, 2005 by DarkMirage

Newtype December has spoilers for D.C.S.S. up to episode 23. Episode 20 to 22 are basically about Aisia and Sakura (one entire month worth of things I don’t care for). However, it seems that Kotori finally gets back into the … Continue reading →

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Mai-HiME Movie?

Posted on November 12, 2005 by DarkMirage

The latest issue of Newtype also contains a three-page advertisement for Mai-HiME and Mai-Otome. It’s mostly nothing special, just a bunch of release dates for the DVDs and manga, but this single line is very interesting. 【毎回映像特典】 舞衣が！なつきが！命が！！幻の劇場版「舞―ＨｉＭＥ２」予告 This line … Continue reading →

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Newtype December 2005

Posted on November 12, 2005 by DarkMirage

The December issue of Newtype just arrived at Kinokuniya today. Here’s a summary of the news and information that interest me.

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MAX 2005 Day Two

Posted on November 11, 2005 by DarkMirage

Finally, the longest week I’ve ever gone through is over. Three days of camping plus two days of talks and one night of Japanese lesson. もうダメだ。＿|ï¿£|O Anyway, here’s a quick lowdown of the second day of Macromedia MAX 2005 Singapore. … Continue reading →

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Ichigo Mashimaro Vol.1

Posted on November 10, 2005 by DarkMirage

Unknowingly, I have fallen to the dark side. I bought Ichigo Mashimaro Vol.1 today out of boredom. And it’s good. Too damn sugary good. The cuteness! It hurts my teeth! Azumanga Daioh has nothing on Ichigo‘s sugar level. 甘すぎ～ The … Continue reading →

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MAX 2005 Day One

Posted on November 10, 2005 by DarkMirage

I wasted spent the whole day attending Macromedia MAX 2005 at Meritus Mandarin Hotel. It’s basically one huge product plug for Macromedia with talks by various Flash designers. I attended the Designer Track, which costs S$120 for students (paid for … Continue reading →

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Tamaki

Posted on November 10, 2005 by DarkMirage

It seems that I have reached a stage where I no longer watch any anime that I can get my hands on, because 70-80% of the new shows just don’t interest me. I’m really only actively following five series and … Continue reading →

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