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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 6
For an episode that spent about half its time focusing on one battle scene, this week’s Devil Survivor 2 really ought to have been more interesting than it was. It’s hard to talk about the major focus...
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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 7
This week’s episode of Devil Survivor 2 was the blandest one of the show, and will probably end up skippable even if the later episodes end up being good (something I’m beginning to seriously doubt)....
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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 8
I don’t want to make too much sport of a show that’s already been dragged through the mud a number of times, but I’ve been calling it Dull Survivor 2 to myself throughout the episode. Make of it what...
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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 9
The thing about a Kishi Seiji series is that each moment is like casting a die; it could be great or it could be garbage. This episode was a pretty good example of that principle in a nutshell, as it...
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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 10
Colossalcon 2013 was beyond awesome. Thanks to everyone who came to one of our panels. We had a blast and learned all about why Kamen Rider and Idolm@ster have the best fanbases. Now back to your...
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The Hung-over Results of Animetics’ Drunken Spring 2013 Preview
A few months ago, just before the spring 2013 season started, we did a rather odd preview of the shows coming out that season, one involving fake money and real bragging rights. To find out who won...
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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 11
I typically haven’t been interested in the battles this show has had. And this episode wasn’t really an exception. Still, it was more enjoyable than previous ones because it toyed with my expectations...
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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 12
Early on in this episode, it seemed like Hibiki was inching a bit closer towards the position of “win by default” protagonist – one whose ideals are upheld because he happens to be the one not to die...
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First Reactions: Devil Survivor 2 Episode 13 (End) and Quickie Scores (6/10)
Well, Devil Survivor 2 is over now. That was a very standard cookbook ending, and only a few things happened that were really worth commenting on. The final battle between Hibiki and Yamato ended up...
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Sell Me in 20 Minutes: Dangan Ronpa, Go-Home Club, and Servant x Service
After sampling a bunch of try-hard comedies, it’s time to get to the real meat of Thursday’s crop. Or at least the stuff that was top-3 on himawari douga when I kicked up the streams. Dangan Ronpa had...
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Fun With Numbers: July 2014 US Amazon Data (Initial Numbers)
Another month, another set of anime releases to track on amazon. Of particular note are Hetailia The Beautiful World (~5000th with 4 weeks to release, big US fan presence) and Deadman Wonderland...
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