Monthly Archives: January 2009

Third Person Orientalism in Kuroshitsuji

Posted on January 29, 2009 by A Day Without Me

The India Arc of Kuroshitsuji gives us a curious case in which the orientalism of the British Empire finds itself being played out by a non-Western storyteller. Continue reading →

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The Modern Bystander: Third-Person Orientalism in Kuroshitsuji

Posted on January 29, 2009 by A Day Without Me

The India Arc of Kuroshitsuji gives us a curious case in which the orientalism of the British Empire finds itself being played out by a non-Western storyteller. Continue reading →

Posted in A Day Without Me, Editorials | Tagged Agni, anime, british empire, colonialism, colonization, Hindu nationalism, hinduism, kali, kuroshitsuji, occidentalism, orientalism, Soma, victorian romance emma | 1 Comment

Shikabane Hime: Aka Season Review

Posted on January 26, 2009 by A Day Without Me

Normally, I’m not a huge fan of translated titles, but I like the word ‘corpse’, so I’m willing to roll with someone referring to this as ‘Corpse Princess’. Continue reading →

Posted in A Day Without Me, Series Reviews, shikabane hime: aka | Tagged anime, boogiepop phantom, corpse, fuck-me-up phantom, jigoku shoujo, necrophilia?, shikabane hime: aka, vampire princess miyu | 1 Comment

That’s Not Yuri: Maria-sama ga Miteru

Posted on January 21, 2009 by A Day Without Me

Readying myself for the angry hordes. Continue reading →

Posted in Editorials | Tagged Catholic schoolgirls don't snog!, mamiko noto's ass, maria watches over us, maria-sama ga miteru, marimite, yuri | 7 Comments

Issues of Morality in Jigoku Shoujo

Posted on January 15, 2009 by A Day Without Me

In which the moral issues surrounding damning someone to hell are examined, and I (briefly) talk about why I dislike Death Note despite enjoying the somewhat similar Jigoku Shoujo. Continue reading →

Posted in Editorials | Tagged Buddhism, damnation, death note, death note = teh suckz, enma ai, hell, jigoku shoujo, jigoku shoujo futakomori, jigoku shoujo mitsuganae, lost souls, morality, Shintoism | 2 Comments

Shattered Angels License Rescue

Posted on January 10, 2009 by A Day Without Me

THANK YOU GOD! Continue reading →

Posted in Editorials | Tagged funimation, Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora, lulz adv sucks, pretentious kanji interpretation, Shattered Angels, yuri | Comments Off

Fans in Ice

Posted on January 10, 2009 by A Day Without Me

Baby, its cold outside. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 4chan, doctor who, football, I Shall Never Return, kaiji, keiko takemiya, lol ADV publishing sucks, probably filler, REM, sailor moon, snow, tenpou ibun ayakashi ayashi, terra e..., torchwood, university of florida | 2 Comments

Fake Live Action Sailor Moon OP

Posted on January 7, 2009 by A Day Without Me

Well, today this is all I have for you, as my shoulder muscles are completely shot from shoveling slush and ice all day off the front walk and driveway. As you watch this, know that I am merrily blitzing through … Continue reading →

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Resolutions for 2009

Posted on January 6, 2009 by A Day Without Me

I would start off with a solemn swear to stop using the Gregorian calendar, but too many people would start whining if I switched to the Julian one. Continue reading →

Posted in Editorials | Tagged anime, corn, hentai, mamiko noto's ass, stalking, sterling marlin, visual novel, weiβ kreuz | 5 Comments

Hakushaku to Yousei Series Review

Posted on January 5, 2009 by A Day Without Me

Argh, no pay-off! Continue reading →

Posted in A Day Without Me, Series Reviews | Tagged anime, british folklore, hakushaku to yousei, no sex! | 2 Comments