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Anime: Kurozuka (Miyano Mamoru, Paku Romi)

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October 16, 2008

KurozukaThe samurai setting caught my attention…

Quick Summary (edited from Anime News Network):
Kuro, a 12th-century Japanese man, flees into the mountains after losing to his brother, where he meets a strange, beautiful woman named Kuromitsu. Kuro falls in love with Kuromitsu but realizes she conceals a dark secret. She is unable to die and continues to live for thousands of years as Japan evolves into a future society.

Rating: Recommended

Comments:
Kurozuka (黒塚) is based on manga by Yumemakura Baku and Noguchi Takashi. I’m rather impressed by the first episode… blood-thirsty samurai (zombies?), swords, supernatural and a rather dark atmosphere. Action and animation quality is high with non-intrusive CG. Lovely character design. Although the story and themes are completely different (and I probably shouldn’t compare them), it reminds me of the quality of Shigurui (シグルイ), a pure samurai anime based on a manga/novel by Yamaguchi Takayuki which I enjoyed a lot. We’ll see if the story will turn out to be just as dark, gory and edgy.

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BL Anime: Antique Bakery R2 DVD and goodies galore

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September 22, 2008

Antique Bakery (Seiyo Kotto Yogashi Ten -Antique-) / AnimationWoo~ Antique Bakery DVD vol. 1 is open for pre-order!

Price: 5700yen (w/o tax)

Available date: 26 Nov 2008

Since there are 12 episodes in total, thank goodness that each DVD contains 3 episodes, so our wallets will bleed less. I’m not sure if there’ll be a second season though.

First-Press Edition has the following goodies:

1. DVD outer box case illustrated by Yoshinaga Fumi-sensei
2. DVD Booklet
3. Special Video： Cast Interview, No intro Opening and Ending, Promotion video collection
4. Special Drama CD: Aruhi no Antique ある日のアンティーク

Actually I was expecting some cake related goods to ship with the DVD but a pity there wasn’t any.

Btw, Antique Bakery Original Soundtrack is out too! Mine just shipped together with my Natsume Yuujin Chou Soundtrack order XD  woohoo~ the happiness… Totally broke and waiting for the next paycheck to arrive.

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BL Anime: Antique Bakery Episodes

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July 7, 2008

Antique BakeryCompiling Antique Bakery Episodes ^^

English Subbed:

  1. Episode 1
  2. Episode 2 (looking great!) :D
  3. Episode 3 I can’t remember how many times I laughed out loud at the events in this episode. Too good! Lol~
  4. Episode 4 XD I so love this series (=^^=) *blush* I think it is going to be on my top ranked BL series. Not only funny but has depth and intrigue.
  5. Episode 5 This episode saw lots of blushing faces and over reactions to delicious pastries lol~ anyway, a bit too saccharine sweet :P Entertaining nonetheless ^^ The only complaint… the women here all seem quite stupid =_=
  6. Episode 6 An old flame visits! Funny but serious at the same time. Interesting note when Ono mentioned that he didn’t think about wanting take good care of himself. Self destructive behaviour?
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BL Anime: Antique Bakery (Fujiwara Keiji, Miki Shinichiro, Miyano Mamoru)

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July 7, 2008

Antique BakeryAs we say goodbye to the first season of Junjou Romantica, here comes a new BL anime that you shouldn’t miss :) Antique Bakery アンティーク～西洋骨董洋菓子店～!

This series, depicting the lives of four men who work in a small bakery, is based on manga by Yoshinaga Fumi よしながふみ, the mangaka who gave us memorable and touching BL stories such as Gerard & Jacques ジェラールとジャック that has engaging plot and well-fleshed out characters. It won the 2002 Kodansha Manga Award for the shojo manga category. Slated for 12 episodes and featuring some of my favourite seiyuus, such as Miki Shinichirou and Miyano Mamoru as the leads… I’m a happy girl ^^

Official site: http://www.antique-anime.com/

Quick Summary (edited from ANN & Wiki)
The story revolves around four men who maintain a small yet elegant cafe known as “Antique”: Tachibana Keisuke/Keiichiro (橘 圭一郎), Ono Yuusuke (小野 裕介), Kanda Eiji (神田 えいじ) and Kobayakawa Chikage (小早川 千影). View full article »

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