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Ichigo in Japan: Going to the movies

So I went to my first movie in Japan. What was interesting about it was how much was similar and how much was just different enough.

The theater I went to was the Warner Brothers “Mycal” theater in the Aeon shopping center just down the street, a mile or so away. This was a 10 screen theater or so, and had a lot of movies playing. Of course, the big American ones had opened, Mummy 3, Hancock, Dark Knight, with Wanted opening in a couple days. I decided to go and see Sky Crawlers, the new Mamoru Oshii film.
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Episode 146: Telepathy Shojo Ryoko… wait a minute

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We’ve got a great show this week. We catch up on the latest of Ichigo in Japan, discuss the news and review Telepathy Shojo Ran and Yakushiji Ryoko no Kaiki Jikenbo. Don’t miss this epic episode.

The Telepathy Shoujo Ran – Wait until it hits the US and NetFlix it.
Yakushiji Ryoko no Kaiki Jikenbo – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers.
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Manga Pulse 39: Kasumi Delivers an Explosive Banya

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This epic episode of Manga Pulse, Tim the enchanter and I read the news. I review Kasumi, whilst Tim reviews Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man. Make sure to check out this amazing show.

Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man – Read it now.
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The Seto Inland Sea, Iga and the new Apartment

Sorry it’s been a while since I posted details of my travels. I was down on a small island in the Seto Inland Sea (the name of the straight that runs between the islands of Honshu and Shikoku) for a week with no computer. Then after a day trip to Iga it was time for my first week of work, and I immediately proceeded to get sick and spent pretty much any time not at work in bed. I’m better now, and finally feel up to doing some blogging.

First up, I moved out of my place in Tokyo, and here finally is a picture of the room:

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Episode 145: Maid Guy Hunter

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To be honest this show could be a lot better, mostly due to the fact that I tried going it alone, no help, no Tim, no Ichigo, NO ONE. Meh it’s my fault anyway. So this week I give a little talk about the manga Hunter X Hunter and the anime Kamen no Maid Guy. Oh and if anything said in the show rubs you the wrong way, remember it’s just a show.

Hunter X Hunter – Read it now!
Kamen no Maid Guy – Wait till it comes to the US and Netflix it.
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Episode 144: Change the channel from Sekirei

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We’ve got a great show this week. We chat about news and I give the latest update from my visit to Shiraishi island for Obon and a trip to Iga to find out about ninjas. We also review Sekirei and Change. Don’t miss this one.

Sekirei – Even if you receive it as a present. Burn the disc and piss on the ashes.
Change – Download Now!
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Manga Pulse 38: Psycho Devil has the Blues

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This magic episode of Manga Pulse Tim the enchanter and I discuse political adds. I review Me and the Devil blues, whilst Tim does a follow up review of MPD Psycho. Make sure to check out this amazing show.

MPD Psycho – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers.
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Episode 143: Kiss of an Orphen

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This week Tim joins me for some insanity and good times. We talk about this and that and even manage to get some reviewing done. So if you listen real closely you’ll hear a little bit about Itazura na Kiss and Orphen.

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (season 1) – Download it now!
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