ODEX Anniversary – Japanese Anime Companies Strike Back

Read in the HWZ forums that a Singnet user has recieved a “love letter” from the local law firm, Rajah & Tann, representing ShowGate Inc from Japan. Well, looks like the shit has hit the ceiling fan, quite literally. If this goes to the courts, and a landmark case is set, it spells doom on [...]

When I See You Smile…I Know I Can Face The Day

Okay, this week’s been a pretty crazy week for me, due to the fact that I had to be on standby near two computer labs for the preliminary exams and following that, prepare them for the actual N-level exams. Anyway, it seems that I bring luck to people who need it? I helped a [...]

Neon Odex Evangelion: End of Anime Part 2

Well done, Odex. Today’s Straits Times has written up an article attacking anime downloaders, stating that they have a “perception problem” when it comes to their releases. Being the cheapest in the world? I think legitimate Malaysian and Chinese businesses sell theirs even more cheaper than Odex – besides, the stated $9.90 offer is a [...]

Neon Odex Evangelion: End of Anime

As usual, life goes on in Singapore with just one more “correction” to the Matrix: C&D letters for anime are being sent. I am going to make a prediction here with this new development:
1. Toy shops specializing in anime and manga will close (except for Comics Connection, I guess – the HORROR!)
2. Odex will get [...]

Renovation Highs

Actually wanted to post this once the renovation was done, but due to a lack of time (because my parents were practically getting me to move most of the heavy stuff in the flat), I couldn’t take any photos. So here it is.

And a close-up of the centre gashapon – GSD with GiTs in the [...]

The Count of Monte Cristo + Gundam Seed Destiny = Code Geass

I have brain-numbed myself this morning by watching episodes 1 to 11 of Code Geass, and it’s time for my advocacy of this show:
Yes, I know the title is cynical, and this review will be cynical in nature. For die hard fans of the show, please do not behead me on a guillotine, for I [...]

BEWARE! ODEX is out to get you!

Apparantly, from various anime bloggers in Singapore, the rumors are that ODEX are going to find otakus (yeah I know it maybe an exaggeration, but they’re more otaku then me) who download fansubs and fine them. Now, before everyone starts panicking, please consider the following:
1. Look at a typical VCD/DVD shop and see the number [...]