Loose Ends

  • I spent a ton of time sick this week and am still not feeling great from an apparent stomach virus (thankfully it wasn’t related to the TB). I will note though that I’ve now learned the stark difference between public health services and private health services.
  • I can’t say I’m shocked about the new Shakugan no Shana and Darker than BLACK anime announcements - more Shana was only a matter of time, and DtB I had heard a rumor about recently. For now, it’s pretty likely that I’ll end up blogging both of them whenever they come around.
  • In regard to this week’s chapter of Bleach, Show Spoiler ▼
  • And speaking of manga, what was with the recent To Love-Ru/Black Cat crossover (spoilers)? I know it’s not technically a crossover since they’re not the exact same set of characters, but it was close enough. It made me wish Yabuki Kentarou would go do more Black Cat manga.
  • I haven’t heard many good new songs this week, but this one by Oku Hanako stuck with me. It’s not in any way connected to CLANNAD, but it really reminds me of the series, especially the middle parts and the chorus.
  • Since it’s that time of the season again, I’ve started writing the Summer 2009 Preview. There are only about 19 or 20 new shows premiering, but that’s more or less on par with previous years. Nothing really catches my eye though at first glance.
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    Darker than BLACK - 25 (END)

    Summary:
    Inside the Gate, Amber is thankful for Yin bringing Hei here since the other Dolls had all died.

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    Darker than BLACK - 24

    Summary:
    As he drives the group towards the drop off spot, Huang talks about how he’s thinking about going to the countryside to fish.

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    Darker than BLACK - 23

    Summary:
    Five years ago in South America, Hei battled a Contractor who had an energy wave ability, and Hei managed to kill him by tying a cable around the guy’s neck and hanging him from a tree branch.

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    Darker than BLACK - 22

    Summary:
    As he wakes up on the sofa in an unfamiliar room, Mao recalls that it’s said Contractors will think rationally to reach the best answer in all situations.

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    Darker than BLACK - 21

    Summary:
    Inside the Pandora facility at the Gate, an elderly scientist is conducting some research with a lens when a completely naked woman suddenly appears in front of him.

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    Darker than BLACK - 20

    Summary:
    Meeting up with Hei and Mao, Huang passes along their orders to try to kill Alma a second time and to dispose of Shihoko. What’s more, Huang will be coming along this time.

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    Darker than BLACK - 19

    Summary:
    Huang comes home one day to a girl named Shihoko, and right as he notices something strange about the way she’s looking, she activates her Contractor powers on him.

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    Darker than BLACK - 18

    Summary:
    Hitotsubashi is dreaming of a girl from his past when he gets a phone call informing him of the death of Nakazawagumi boss.

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    Darker than BLACK - 17

    Summary:
    In the time that’s passed since the bombings, Misaki’s boss Hourai has received a claim of responsibility for them from a group named evening primrose.

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