Kannaduki no Miko

Ender on December 7, 2004 · in Kannaduki no Miko

We know the Orochi consist of people who have suffered greatly in their lifetime, but we don’t really know much of the specifics (save for Souma’s bro). This ep gives a peek into their lives before their conversion to the dark side, which gives some much-needed depth to the former villians. Too bad this only [...]

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Kabitzin on November 29, 2004 · in Kannaduki no Miko

To everyone (even Ender, though I never listen to him…) who recommended Kannaduki no Miko, thanks. I marathoned it tonight and it was like the Supreme Pizza of animes. It’s as if the director had this exchange with his coworkers: Director: I really enjoyed Maria-sama ga Miteru, but my friends won’t watch it with me [...]

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Ender on October 23, 2004 · in Kannaduki no Miko

I swear, this series is schizophrenic. The atmosphere varies wildly, featuring SD-humor in one scene and bishounen angst in the next, but it’s just so…puuurdy! I can’t help but watch Due to the destruction of the dorms (along with most of the town), Miya has invited Himeko to live at her resplendent mansion (which, as [...]

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Ender on October 21, 2004 · in Kannaduki no Miko

More angst. More yuri. More robots. But it’s all very well animated. Go visit Momotato’s place for some nice shots of the baddies. His preference for glasses-girls really shows here. Evidently the series has some absurd goofiness behind its angsty exterior. The badguys are composed of: 1. Muscleheaded brute who doesn’t like busty women 2. [...]

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Ender on October 13, 2004 · in Kannaduki no Miko

“Walking slowly is preferred here.” So goes the motto of the Lilian Girl’s Academy of Maria-sama ga Miteru. Everything is always peaceful and rosy, and there’s plenty of shoujo-ai to go around. Now imagine a bunch of Gundams drop by and begin blowing stuff up. Enter Kannaduki no Miko, which surprisingly enough, is not intended [...]

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