Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (2016): First Thoughts with Major Spoilers

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Grimgar, Haibane Renmei, Kancolle, Kantai Collection, Log Horizon, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Shirobako, The Pilot's Love Song, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, Yuki Yuna wa Yusha de Aru, YuYuYu

Source: https://www.animelab.com/shows/grimgar-ashes-and-illusions

The single biggest problem with Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash is that Grimgar is reaching for something beyond the creator’s artistic grasp.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing; it is after all better to try for something special than settle for being just another generic show.

This does mean that much of my interest lies in working out what Grimgar is trying for, where it falls short of the mark, and why it fails.

There will be major spoilers ahead.

2nd Quarter Review for 2015

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Feminism, Haibane Renmei, movies, Say "i Love You", The Age of Adaline

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Age_of_Adaline

Where does the time go? As is my wont here are the top 5 posts from the last three months:

1. Say “I Love You” (2012): Final Thoughts with Spoilers
2. The Reality of Idol Culture in Japan
3. Anime Reviews
4. The Age of Adaline (2015)
5. Twenty Days of Haibane Renmei – Day 15: Who Were They Before They Were Haibane?

3rd Quarter Review for 2014

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Haibane Renmei, Say "i Love You", Sword Art Online, Twenty Days: Haibane Renmei

Where does the time go? As usual here are the top 5 posts on Pirates of the Burley Griffin for the 3^rd quarter of 2014:

1. The Reality of Idol Culture in Japan (February 2013)
2. Say “I Love You” (2012): Final Thoughts with Spoilers (December 2012)
3. Anime Review List (periodically updated)
4. Twenty Days of Haibane Renmei – Day 5 – Trash Day – Clock Tower – Birds Flying Over the Walls (January 2012)
5. Harem, er, Sword Art Online (2012) (December 2012)

The top three posts haven’t shifted since last quarter, but there’s a surprising new entry and an unsurprising new entry.

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Nozomi Extras (Part 1)

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Haibane Renmei, Hanabee, Revolutionary Girl Utena

L to R: Student Council, Black Rose, Apocalypse Sagas + Signet Ring

I’m taking a quick look at the extras on the Nozomi remastered edition of Revolutionary Girl Utena.

As far as I can tell the Hanabee release ^[1] is identical and this is a very good thing for Australian fans.

Anohana (2011): A Spoiler Free Review and Recommendation

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anohana, Haibane Renmei, Hanabee

Sourced from http://www.hanabee.com.au

I absolutely refuse to spoil Anohana ^[1]: this is an anime that viewers should come to fresh. Even though I’ll be linking to the Wikipedia page for my own reference, I recommend that you don’t click on the link until after you’ve seen Anohana yourself.