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http://markspoils.blogspot.com/ : Weekly Shenanigans

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:34:16 +0000

I actually just finished this book a week or two ago. I was disappointed that Tally and Shay's friendship pretty much disappeared as soon as the love interest was introduced. And of course David falls in love with Tally because she's different and mature, not like that silly Shay who doesn't understand anything. It makes Shay look so ridiculous and delusional because she's going around saying David was her boyfriend when that was clearly not the case?? And the only thing Tally and Shay talk about at the Smoke is David. Anyway, that was my main complaint with the book. The premise is interesting and I definitely plan to read the later books, I just hope that issue is resolved.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches \'Revolutionary Girl Utena\': Episode 39

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:31:55 +0000

Anthy was the first-ever Puella Magi. Her wish to Kyubey was to save her brother from killing himself rescuing people. But when he became Akio, she fell into despair and became a Witch. Ohtori is her labyrinth. Someone needs to write this fanfic.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches \'Revolutionary Girl Utena\': Episode 39

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:18:50 +0000

I want you to know that I googled hug gifs because I feel like you need one right now and this was the first to show up: <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/98002a3363f016e1a25758a6482d1d68/tumblr_inline_mu9iwipo5G1r8ewoi.gif">

Mark Watches : Mark Watches \'Revolutionary Girl Utena\': Episode 39

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:35:50 +0000

Most interestingly, Wakaba seems to be shifting into an Utena-like role... (Who I that pouncing on her, anyway? A-ko? Keiko?) I'm pretty sure that's the girl from the first episode who told Wakaba that her "boyfriend' had gone on without her.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches \'Revolutionary Girl Utena\': Episode 39

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:21:43 +0000

I'm surprised you didn't include this one: <img src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/280d023353c9e6e41e3268a4e1b609be/tumblr_n2jpkv3pzk1t5olujo1_400.jpg">

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 38

Wed, 9 Jul 2014 18:15:38 +0000

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 37

Tue, 8 Jul 2014 19:36:21 +0000

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Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 36

Mon, 7 Jul 2014 18:17:01 +0000

I feel the exact same way.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 34

Fri, 4 Jul 2014 03:12:59 +0000

But it's also satisfying to think of Anthy as having had her own goddess/witch power all along, or having saved her brother and thwarted that mob as her own human self. Hm, the more I think about that reading the more I like it. Maybe Anthy was bluffing. The mob never stopped to *check*, after all. And her witch powers could have grown later over time, fueled by everyone's hatred and fear. I've always thought that Anthy lied to the crowd about sealing away Dios/his power. It cuts to him right before Anthy is attacked and he looks the same as he did before.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 34

Thu, 3 Jul 2014 21:01:11 +0000

WHAT IS THAT ENIGMATIC SMILE. Is Anthy withholding something from Akio? [youtube BRl2tHxbDfo&feature=kp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRl2tHxbDfo&feature=kp youtube]

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 34

Thu, 3 Jul 2014 15:25:17 +0000

<img src="http://33.media.tumblr.com/81149b91fa54a7fa0d016a4a24f4fcd7/tumblr_mk94z0EyOJ1r1dti4o7_r1_250.gif"> <img src="http://31.media.tumblr.com/6baa427c14eb6647e9510a76fe09a81a/tumblr_mk94z0EyOJ1r1dti4o8_r1_250.gif"> Must you still torture me? One of my favorite Anthy moments, I swear. She knows that being passive and unresponsive will upset Akio, and she gives that little smile at the end when she knows she's succeeded.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 32

Tue, 1 Jul 2014 18:34:46 +0000

Nanami is one of my favorite characters, second only to Anthy. This is a great analysis of her character.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 31

Tue, 1 Jul 2014 02:50:52 +0000

Aren't her eyes purple?

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 30

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 19:21:33 +0000

I think Utena doesn't remember what the prince looks like, since it happened so long ago and the memory is tied in with so much trauma (the death of her parents). As for Akio, I think he wants to seduce Utena in such a way that she "betrays" her prince, maybe to take away her nobility?

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 29

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:52:36 +0000

I don't think Ruka expected Juri to love him, either. I'm surprised to see so many comments where people think Ruka expected to "turn" Juri or whatever. He clearly knew he was going to be the bad guy but thought it was worth it to save Juri. Honestly, a lot of my hatred for the guy comes from seeing the Juri/Ruka shipping that occurs in the fandom.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 29

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:19:42 +0000

I'm sorry that you've seen so much negativity about this episode, because it's honestly one of my favorites.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 29

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:44:28 +0000

I hate that there are so many people in the Utena fandom that ship Juri/Ruka.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 28

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:43:14 +0000

Can I join in on the hate? I can't stand the guy.

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 25

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:06:29 +0000

Bonus: <img src="http://ohtori.nu/gallery/var/resizes/Series/Episodes/Akio_Arc/25/Series_ep25_254.jpg?m=1380821990"> <img src="http://ohtori.nu/gallery/var/resizes/Series/Episodes/Akio_Arc/25/Series_ep25_258.jpg?m=1380821990"> <img src="http://ohtori.nu/gallery/var/resizes/Series/Episodes/Akio_Arc/25/Series_ep25_259.jpg?m=1380821990">

Mark Watches : Mark Watches 'Revolutionary Girl Utena': Episode 25

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:03:27 +0000

<img src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/acbb76064645bb8bfe9ae691404fbe80/tumblr_n16uzuCJ0u1r1dti4o4_r1_250.gif"> <img src="http://38.media.tumblr.com/8df966d81cce693672b0fc7fb8f1a791/tumblr_mxzag6bXfW1rr8t5to4_r1_250.gif"> <img src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6sghidQtJ1r717c6o6_250.gif"> <img src="http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6sghidQtJ1r717c6o1_400.gif"> <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/64f871bd5105dbc2de2bd5a3086be914/tumblr_inline_mgai3d1ukH1qbnggp.jpg"> I'm sorry everyone, I had to bring this back for this episode.