If you read my earlier entries on this series, you probably already know a little about it. Jinki: Extend, at its core, isn’t really that incredible. However, the way it’s been written and executed is extremely good, maintaining a sense of mystery and intrigue througout the series. I’ve seen to episode 11, and I know there are some people who have had trouble sorting out exactly what’s going on, so let’s discuss the plot. Consider this a spoiler warning.
Continue reading ‘Jinki: Extend - Making Sense of the Plot’
Monthly Archive for April, 2005
Those who know me know that I’m a bit of a CLAMP fanboy. Not fanatically so, but I have a strong liking to their stuff, mainly towards their manga rather than the anime adaptions thereof. Cardcaptor Sakura was one of my all-time favourites, and still holds a special place for me as being some of the first shoujo I ever experienced. So, naturally, I was looking forward to the impending release of Tsubasa, though perhaps not as strongly as I might have been.
Continue reading ‘Initial Thoughts - Tsubasa Chronicle’
Trace of the twins from Futakoi Alternative. While this trace incorporates many elements I enjoy, the overall product… I don’t really like how it turned out.
Whoever did the gradient interface in Illustrator clearly has a grudge against their customers. Also, I haven’t had a chance to see this yet, but initial reports are treating it very favourably. I’ve heard a few parallels drawn to Full Metal Panic? fumoffu, ie taking a mediocre, cliched piece of shit and making it awesome by giving it to another group. I enjoyed Futakoi, and was annoyed that the Shirogane girls were only in two episodes since they were easily my favourites, so this can only be considered a good thing.
This is going to be a quick entry, talking about the ending of the series, and my confusion with it. As such, it will have gigantic spoilers, so if you haven’t watched or played Air, then don’t read this.
Continue reading ‘Air - So, What Just Happened?’
I’m going to be writing two entries on Air. This first one will be as spoiler-free as possible, attmepting to review exactly what the series is and why people should watch it. The other will be a discussion on the end of the final episode. So in other words, if you haven’t seen Air, you should still be able to read this entry.
Continue reading ‘Air - A Review’