Published on July 30, 2008
in Anime.
The latest Lupin III special, Sweet Lost Night, happens to have the story set in a tropical island the size of a tiny dot on the equator of the world’s map. Now, this miniature sunny islet has been featured a couple of times in fictional media. Cowboy Bebop has a Singaporean bounty hunter, and the last installment of Pirates of the Caribbean portrays Singapore as a pirate island.
Welcome to Singapore
This time in Lupin III, the portrayal is rather amusing, considering that some portions were actually decently featured.
Continue reading ‘Singapore in Lupin III’
In the latest issue of Dragon Age, there is news of a new figurine of Miyamoto Rei by Organic and the release date of the 5th volume.
In case the image above isn’t clear enough for you, it states that this Rei’s going to be roughly 1/8 scaled, scheduled for release this Autumn, and that the price has yet to be fixed.
Continue reading ‘Some Highschool of the Dead News Updates’
Published on July 29, 2008
in Geek.
Finally, Kinokuniya brought in the latest issue of Dragon Age. I actually made a 45 minute trip down last Saturday only to find out that the shipment was delayed >_> To make the most out of my trip, I bought something to read on the way back. That meant more cash spent. Not good at all.
I went down again today to grab Dragon Age the day stock arrives, as it always seems to run out unusually quick.
Continue reading ‘Dragon Age August 2008′
Published on July 28, 2008
in Geek and Rant.
A classmate of mine brought up a thought-worthy point when he mentioned that he was going to watch a movie alone. Mind you, it’s not because he’s lonely. He has a girlfriend and a social life that 99% of the otaku population lack.
My first reaction was to ask him why he was going alone. He replied that there isn’t any point going to the movies in a group, since no one starts discussions halfway during the movie. Hence, watching alone and watching with 30 other people makes no difference. You’ll still be doing the same thing.
Continue reading ‘Watching Alone?’
Published on July 25, 2008
in Rant.
I just realised that I’ve only watched 2.5 episodes of anime this week. That’s like almost an all-time low record, or maybe it really is.
Continue reading ‘Anime Deprivation’
