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Kämpfer 11 final
Standing in the shade offered by the trees that bask under the hot summer sun in the school yard, Shizuku thinks about Tamiko, the upperclassman she cherished but who lost her life in battle against a blue bracelet Kämpfer.
Invited to Shizuku’s house...
Queen’s Blade 2nd season 12 final
Sent to bring Nanael before the head of the angels, Hachiel is puzzled when she finds the cheeky angel assuming one embarrassing pose after another. Although Nanael explains she learned them from Melfa, Hachiel vehemently brushes aside the invitation...
Shin Koihime†Musou 10
Performing again before a packed hall, the Chou sisters previously discovered their magically enhanced microphones can hypnotically imbue commands onto their unsuspecting audience.
Putting this to the test Chihou states how she really wants a certai...
Anime winter season 2009-2010
The anime fall season is nearing its end, soon the winter season will be upon us. Having browsed the line-up for the 2009-2010 winter season several times, there are barely any series that caught my eye, judging by their brief summaries.
Will check o...
Detolf by night
After having previously shown some photos of my Detolf display case equipped with Dioder led lights, Ludovic suggested making some photos at night with only the led light strips illuminating the display case.
Thought this was interesting idea, so one...
Kämpfer 10
As the night sky is set ablaze with the sparkling light of colorful fireworks, Kaede lures Natsuru outside, the boy clearly in some sort of hypnotic trance.
Opening her eyes, Akane mistakes Shizuku for Natsuru and tries to kiss the student council p...
Queen’s Blade 2nd season 11
Brought before Aldra after having lost her match against Reina, Tomoe is shocked to see all the petrified people on display in the queen’s palace as if they were trophies.
Confronting Aldra, Tomoe interrogates the queen about her role in Hinamoto’s...
Railgun yuri art by Iwamoto Maguro
Absolutely had to share these terrific “To Aru Kagaku No Railgun” illustrations from artist Iwamoto Maguro (岩本鮪, Pixiv) depicting Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari.
Saten has been my favorite “To Aru Kagaku No Railgun” character so far, hence do like...
Shin Koihime†Musou 9
Happily humming a song as they walk along, Ryuubi proudly raises her treasured sword high above her head when Kan’u inquires about her excellent mood, explaining she’s ecstatic to finally have it back.
Advising Ryuubi to not do something so dangerous...
Dengeki Panchiranking
Dengeki publishes quite a bit of magazines, books filled with art of cute maidens, mostly known for Dengeki Hime and Dengeki Moeoh.
After being rather disappointed in the illustrations included in “Dengeki Otona No Moeoh Ice Chupi Chupa Bon”, wasn’t...
More Kämpfer illustrations
If the previous “Kämpfer” episode featuring the lovely Kämpfer maidens showcasing their shapely bodies in enticing summer bikini wear were to your liking then you will surely enjoy these rather daring “Kämpfer” promotional illustrations spotted onlin...
Kämpfer 9
Gleefully anticipating her date with Natsuru, an overly enthusiastic Akane falls off her own bed, leading Seppuku Kuro Usagi’s to wonder what is wrong with the bespectacled girl.
Commenting Akane’s being quite bold to have asked Natsuru out on a dat...
Queen’s Blade 2nd season 10
Brushing aside Melfa’s concerns that she’ll suffer a stomach ache from drinking so much milk, Nanael chugs down another glass, lamenting how she will never be allowed to return to heaven now that Melona has stolen her vial of holy milk.
Shouting at t...
Shin Koihime†Musou 8
Granted an audience before Enjutsu, Ryuubi’s plea to have the cheeky lord return the sword that was originally hers does not go smoothly, for Enjutsu is quickly aggravated after reading the letter her cousin Enshou wrote on Ryuubi’s behalf.
Bluntly r...
Autumn leaves
Although autumn is nearing its end already, wanted to share a few photos I made of some leaves on a surprisingly sunny day a while ago.
秋がもうすぐ終わるね、冬が来てるよ。
Made these photos in the early morning, although the skies were already quit...
Small loot and first nendoroid
Often use local online retailer Archonia for many of my anime related purchases, have always been quite pleased with their excellent service.
Especially like that their pre-order system allows you to keep some of your items that have been released on...
Kämpfer sketches by Gofu
Among the various sketches created these past weeks by artist Gofu, there’s a few terrific “Kämpfer” illustrations.
Have always liked the colorful and lively aspect of so many anime related illustrations and artists their work, but also do enjoy seei...
Kämpfer 8
On the school rooftop, with a gentle breeze blowing through her hair, Sangou invites Natsuru out on a date their next day off from school, much to his disbelief. Pondering what the student council president may be plotting, Natsuru suspects her true...
Queen’s Blade 2nd season 9
Seeing their older sister Clodette is not only up against Listy, but also forced to fight in the courtyard of the Vance castle, their very home, Elina hurries to Reina’s quarters in Gainos.
Finding her sister still asleep, with no intention to wake...
Shin Koihime†Musou 7
While her servants play a tune, Enjutsu enthusiastically sings one of the Chou sisters’ famous songs. Lamenting her throat has gone dry from singing, Enjutsu asks her attendant Choukun to bring her a much needed beverage and snack.
Scolding Enjutsu f...
Detolf with dioder
Due to my anime figure collection recently having increased by no less than six figures after various pre-orders coming in and getting a few figures at the FACTS convention, quite acutely ran out of room to properly display them all.
With my desk bec...
Kämpfer 7
Humming happily, Natsuru is getting dressed up to go visit Sakura, although the Kämpfer does regret that Sakura is actually interested in her female alter ego. Lucky for Natsuru, she has become able to transform herself at will now.
Barely out of the...
Queen’s Blade 2nd season 8
Overly enthusiastic about her first tournament match, Nanael swiftly attacks Airi, boasting how she will make quick work of her opponent. Trying to reason with Nanael to alert her of the real danger being queen Aldra, the ghostly maid’s efforts to pe...
Kämpfer illustrations
Haven’t seen a whole lot of official “Kämpfer” promotional illustrations and images, though did find these online.
Featuring the main cast for the anime, this particular image is nice, love how Akane and Sakura are fighting over Natsuru’s, with Sango...
Shin Koihime†Musou 6
Waiting for Kan’u to return, Ryuubi is entertaining Chouhi and Koumei by teaching them Cat’s Cradle while Chou’un dutifully maintains her combat spear. Joining her friends, Kan’u tells them that both Kakuka and Teiiku were allowed to join Sousou.
Obs...
Candy☆Boy Kanade and Yukino figure review
After Kanade and Yukino arrived earlier this week, promised to write a review including a full photoshoot of these two lovely figures by Good Smile Company. So without further ado, here it is.
The Sakurai twin sisters Yukino and Kanade are the lead c...
Kämpfer 6
Tightly hugged by Sakura, Natsuru can’t believe his eyes she leans in to kiss him, but his joy quickly becomes terror when Sakura suddenly turns into Sangou who announces with a sly voice she shall continue on that kiss.
Waking up with a start, Nats...
Queen’s Blade 2nd season 7
Lured into a match against Listy in a cave filled with giant crystals, Irma realizes too late she’s fallen right into queen Aldra’s trap and she soon finds herself battered under the powerful blows of Listy’s heavy spiked mace.
Watching the battle b...
Shin Koihime†Musou 5
Walking along windings paths through the woods even when the sun is already setting, Kan’u seems to think they might have chosen the wrong way to travel across this forest. Falling behind, Chouhi complains of stomach ache and soon collapses while hol...
Candy☆Boy Kanade and Yukino arrived
While I looked forward to receiving the Saber Lily and Yoko Littner figures, was more anxious for Good Smile Company’s release of Kanade and Yukino from “Candy☆Boy”.
Although their initial release date was planned for September, it got pushed back to...
Fall 2009 anime so far
Now that the fall 2009 anime season is well under way, thought to take a brief look at which series I ended up watching, as well as those that I like so far. Although as the season progresses, personal preference for a series may increase or decrease...
K-ON! Nodoka and Ui Image Song
Had originally wondered if Nodoka and Ui would get their own Image Song albums, but over two months after the previous albums for Ritsu, Tsumugi and Azusa, the last two girls from the “K-ON!” cast got their own album released a few weeks ago.
Diverg...
Kämpfer 5
The school festival almost upon them, Natsuru and Akane’s class is intent on supporting their popular duo to victory in the Miss Seitetsu Gakuin High contest.
Rallying the entire class, the class representative swiftly has the enthusiastic students...
Queen’s Blade 2nd season 6
The next Queen’s Blade tournament match starts full throttle with Menace besieging Clodette with powerful magic attacks, fierce sandstorm winds whipping around Clodette, the course sand searing her armor and body.
Barely able to discern her opponent...
More Allean art
Saw another great illustration today at Moe Imouto of the lovely Allean (Arein / アレイン), the “Queen’s Blade” character created by Matsuryu (松竜).
Apparently the image originates from the “Queen’s Blade ~The Exiled Virgin~” volume 5 book and show...
Shin Koihime†Musou 4
Performing a series of simple magic tricks and singing songs, the traveling Chou sisters seem to have little success truly catching the attention of the onlooking crowd and even less luck at making any money.
As the sun slowly sets, the streets empt...




