Anime - Nichijou? What'd ya' mean it's not awesome?

Give this one some time to warm up:

so beautiful . . . (;^;)

Headlight Taillight; Miyuki Nakajima (youtube)


If you've not given this a shot, you probably should. It drags a little at times and can be hit or miss, though it picks back up. The second half even develops *gasp* something resembling an ongoing plot? If you can take Kyoani's abuse.. it should be pretty rewarding. ^_^;

Remembering Satoshi KON

A year ago today the director Satoshi KON (ANN profile) passed away due to cancer. KON was well respected, and while he left his final film incomplete, the director of Dennou Coil has been tasked with seeing Yume-Miru Kikai though to the end. So, in the spirit of putting something up, even if it's just a few quick videos..

A tribute AMV at this year's Otakon. You'll see why it's runner up, but it's not too bad.



KON also worked on Memories (trailer), which was a compilation of a few shorts presented by Otomo (the director of Akira). It also just so happens to contain the only work by Otomo that completely stuck a chord with me, and that didn't leave me disappointed, which was 'Cannon Fodder'. Of the three shorts, KON's contribution was 'Magnetic Rose', which was based on a oneshot by Otomo.

Two space travelers following a distress signal are drawn into a magnificent world created by one woman's memories.

A random amv for that's a little down:

Not amazingly edited, but well chosen. As per the editors intentions, this is an "AMV of seeking reality within the fantasy." and only focuses on the little bits of background pieced together by the space travelers. (Thus, it's not completely representative of the film.)

And for a few laughs and upbeat mood:
(be advised, some NSFW, and spoilers)


KON liked to reuse certain scenes and themes across his various works, which we've commented on in the past, like the skipping in Paprika which was originally a chase scene in Perfect Blue. Annnd, suddenly- a random Millennium Actress AMV:

Chiyoko, the main character from Millennium Actress, chases after her life, in thousand places and times. Can she catch up with it?

(Good, but I'll understand if you become bored part way through.)

There are several other AMVs on YouTube, and many on the org, though many were a little nsfw or just a bit dark to link to directly. These may not do him justice, but I thought we couldn't go without sharing some love and providing well deserved exposure for a classic director.

Randomness - Crocodile Dentist Xtreme Mod

You may remember Pythagoras Torture Switch

How's about Crocodile Dentist Xtream Mod!



And.. of course, touhou is always relevant..

Tenshi likes!

Youtube - Norio Wakamoto sings Renai Circulation

Wakamoto sings Renai Circulation:


This may become part of a series of "Things We Should Have Posted Long Ago" (twshpla) posts. And while I'm at it, let's stay on topic...

Classics - Hello Everynyan / OH MAI GAHH!


And.. Wakamotocycle. (first 30s should be enough)

News - Gunslinger Girl Manga - Delays become an Omnibus 3?

So, I guess I'll post this after all.

If you weren't aware, Seven Seas has picked up the Gunslinger Girl manga.

According to ANN, Seven Seas was planning to release two omnibus covering the first six volumes, and then continue with single volumes after that. However, at this point in time they've released the first two omnibus, and now there's a third omnibus available for pre-order on RightStuf.

Omnibus Collection 3 will contain volumes 7-8, and will be available by Oct. 25th.

It appears that ANN's original article did not mention anything about single volumes:

..and will then release later volumes of Gunslinger Girl starting with volume 7.

And while the article that followed claimed:

...and then release single volumes starting with volume 7

Volume seven's release was pushed back, and seems to have turned into an omnibus:

According to Seven Seas (at their booth at SDCC last night) volume 7 of Gunslinger Girl has been pushed back to November and combined with volume 8 into an 'omnibus' format release.

Unfortunately, at this point in time I am uncertain of if they plan to release single volumes. I've been thrilled that they picked the license up in the wake of ADV crumbling, though I'm not a fan of omnibus formats. I suppose we should just be happy that it's getting an N.A. release, though I wonder if I shouldn't have just read the rest of the tankoban much earlier. I do remember the Japanese releases having rather nice cover art. :)