fan-service
Chu-Bra!! Fun With Parody
Here is my favorite example so far of how I see the absurd premise of Chu-Bra!! creating parody with overused paint-by-numbers scenes in anime. In a flashback during episode 5, Nayu’s grandmother comforts the crying five year old Nayu, and gives the silliest take on the “I will protect you” scene that I’ve viewed:
Chu-Bra!!: Fight Like a Kaleido Star
Reiko Yoshida is in charge of Chu-Bra!!’s series composition. Among other things, Yoshida was in charge of the series composition of Kaleido Star, a show that I really enjoyed overall. I feel a lot of similarities between Chu-Bra!! and Kaleido Star, which is natural given they share the same series composer. Both shows belong to [...]
Winter ’10 CR Simulcasts
Over the past few months I was too busy to watch anything new. Now I have the time to actually get some use out of the Crunchyroll subscription I’ve been paying for. Though I’ve not used it in six months, I kept on with the subscription. I knew I’d want to use it later on, [...]
Mahjong No Go
So far, I’m enjoying Saki, but I’m a sucker for tournament stories. Angelic Layer, Princess Nine, and Fighting Spirit have all been on my Top 10 list. What can I say, I like the bittersweet. I don’t know if Saki is on that level and I’m still neutral on the possibility — fan service and [...]
Agent Aika Remastered
A look at Bandai’s Anime Legends: Agent Aika, a remastered version of the fan service classic.
Aika R-16
I love Studio Fantasia. These master craftsmen of the low-angle shot have produced another fine entry into the Agent Aika universe for you to shake your head at in disbelief. Yes, Aika R-16 is the ridiculous panty show, where the barrage of panties are more punchline than suggestive, but most definitely vulgar. Trust me, this [...]
