From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Symbols

October 29, 2009

Geass Emblem
The bird-like sigil that represents the so-called Power of the King is perhaps the single most prevalent symbol in all of Code Geass. Most commonly appearing in Lelouch’s eye, it is a harbinger of grief for whatever hapless victim it is used upon. If there is an overarching symbol for the series, it would [...]

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Character List Part I

October 28, 2009

Code Geass Character List Part 1 (In Order of First Line of Dialogue)
Lelouch Lamperouge (Lelouch vi Britannia): The main character, who seems to be nothing more than a simple Britannian student. However, he is really the seventeenth in line for the Britannian throne, though he abandoned this in anger at the death of his [...]

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Why Spend Money to Save Money?

October 22, 2009

There are some shopping sites that charge you a monthly or yearly fee to receive special discounts on your purchases.  This seems a little backwards to us. We at AnimeJackpot do NOT believe in making you pay in order for you to save.
There is no membership fee to be an AnimeJackpot VIP. When [...]

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How to Act Like Near in 15 Easy Steps

October 20, 2009

L was the single greatest detective across the entire globe. However, after his demise, it was up to the staff of Wammy’s House to provide replacements in the world’s direst hour for its battle against Kira. What became of L’s death was a brilliant pair of young minds being thrust onto the scene. Nevertheless, the [...]

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The Bleach Musicals – Have You Seen Em?!

October 20, 2009

I was talking to our Bleach expert about Ichigo, the Espada and Tite Kubo and the progression of the series. He then asked me if I had ever seen the Bleach musicals? I was shocked.   I had no idea they had actual musicals of Bleach.
So, I headed over to YouTube and wouldn’t [...]

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Episode 10

October 18, 2009

Episode 10 – Guren Dances
At night, at the Ashford Academy pool, C.C. swims while Lelouch looks through all the potential new recruits for the Black Knights.  He spots Diethard’s name, stating that he looks too confident to be a spy.  C.C. points out that the knights for justice thing is just, as Lelouch calls it, [...]

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Manga Drawing Basics – Expressions

October 16, 2009

When you are drawing, the expression on your character’s face is all important. It conveys what is going on inside their mind and heart. Expression is conveyed through various changes and movements in the mouth, eyes and eyebrows. It doesn’t matter if you are drawing a normal character or a deformed chibi, the rules for [...]

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15 Ways to Be Like Mello

October 13, 2009

Mello is a dark force to be reckoned with. Whether he seeks to manipulate the minds of the Kira investigators, or challenge the mind of his rival Near, he is a shadowy warrior who does not submit to weakness. He strives to stand at the top of the world; regardless of whatever that might cost [...]

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Episode 9

October 11, 2009

Episode 9 – Refrain
Kallen lies in bed in the morning while the news talks about the Black Knights and the Lake Kawaguchi incident.  She gets up when she hears a crash outside her door.  A maid knocked over a chandelier when the ladder she was standing on broke.  Kallen angrily tells her to clean it [...]

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