Saku’s AFK Corner

Another Otaku’s blog about Anime, Figures, Games and Various Events

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Figures

Sakura Matou 1/6 by Griffon Enterprise
After my previous double date Asa-senpai at harbour front couple weeks ago, Sakura had demanded me to take her out for a date and as a sign of jealousy, she wouldn't let me to take her pictures until I do so. Not only that, since she is competing... (Read more)
Shigure Asa 1/8 by Alter
It was a long weekend in Toronto since we had a Good Friday so it's a day off for majority of people. Not only that, it happened to be having nice and sunny weather in Toronto. It's little bit windy though but there is no need for multi layers of c... (Read more)
Caren Hortensia 1/8 by Alter
As I promised from my last preview post. my next photo shoot would be the lovely Caren Hortensia by Alter. Hearing the name Alter, we usually have our expectation set to high whether it would be the paint job, sculpt or the overal figure. So far, A... (Read more)
Signum 1/7 by Alter
My backlog figures stack are getting higher, although, it may not be as high as Rin's. Alter Signum is my first Magical Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS figure and the only one that really captivated my eyes. It's no secret that I love anime characters with... (Read more)
Ryogi Shiki 1/7 by Good Smile Company
A beautiful and elegant figure of Ryogi Shiki from Kara no Kyoukai series is presented by Good Smile Company. Once again , they never fail to impress me. The first time,  I saw this figure at Dannychoo , was a love at the first sight. The details ... (Read more)
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Anime

K-ON! Azusa Nakano Gallery
Azunyan Nakano gallery sums up my K-ON! gallery series. I don't think the other K-ON! girls are worthy enough to have their own galleries unless someone manages to convince me otherwise ^^. Azunyan may not have as many fans as Yuri or Mio but con... (Read more)
K-ON! Ritsu Tainaka Gallery
Without even realizing it, it becomes a ritual/habit for me to post a gallery on every Monday to start my week and hopefully, it will keep going as long as I can ^^.  Following up from my K-ON girls gallery , we start another great week with some ... (Read more)
K-ON! Tsumugi Kotobuki Gallery
Lurking around the Internet in search for Tsumugi Kotobuki large resolution images is not as challenging as I thought it would be. It's only fair to post some images of other K-ON members aside from Mio and Yui and maybe with this post, Tsumugi can... (Read more)
K-ON! Yui Hirasawa Gallery
Image via Gelbooru Laid back Yui is looking to gain more supports for her fan club to compete with Mio's and she is trying to show the world that she can be as cute as Mio ^^. If you are viewing this at work, be warned that some images may be in a... (Read more)
K-ON! Mio Akiyama Gallery
Image via Gelbooru K-ON! easily raised its popularity since the start of the show and it's all due to one of the character, Mio Akiyama. She is shy-type who everyone loves and not that I am trying to put down other characters. This post is dedicat... (Read more)
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Events

AX2009 Japanese Guest of Honours
As you all probably already know, I am planning to go to Anime Expo 2009 this year on July 2 to 5. I got my hotel booked from July 1 to 5 so I took 2 days of from work (July 2nd and 3rd) for AX09. Honestly, I am really excited as it is happening ... (Read more)
Anime North 2009
My apology for the late post coverage for Anime North 2009 as I was tired after I got back from Anime North 2009 on Sunday and it took me sometimes to organize photos and upload them. Another year with another great convention here at Anime North 2... (Read more)
Anime Bash @ North York Public Library
For this month of April, to promote reading and celebrate City of Toronto's 175th Anniversary , City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library are collaborating a showcase called Keep Toronto Reading 2009. Many free events, performances and discussions... (Read more)
March Toronto Anime Con 2009
Another small anime convention here in Toronto to warm us up before the big Anime North on May. The event is similar to DTAC (December Toronto Anime Con) that I attended back on December last year. More pictures below ^^. Some pictures tha... (Read more)
Anime Expo 2009 Online Pre-Registration ...
Anime Expo finally has its online pre-registration available at their website. You can read more about it here. Through their online pre-registration , you can buy 4-day ticket for $50 and get a free main event ticket on which I chose the Morning M... (Read more)
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Otaku

AX2009 Pre-Loot
Image via Gelbooru In preparation for Anime Expo 2009 and its overloaded Japanese guest of honours, I bought some merchandise specifically for signing purpose so I guess you can call this as AX2009 pre-loot ^^. The Japanese guest of honours that... (Read more)
Figure Bargain at Hobby Search Part 2
Quite a few figures on sale at hobby search and some are from GSC and one from Alter. Impulse buying ftw and don't blame it on me ^^;; Nendoroid Takra Miyuki Normal Ver. by Chara-Ani Regular Price: 3,334 yen Sales Price: 2,333 yen ... (Read more)
Recent Loot
My recent loot from March and April is Yami from To Love Ru and Holo from Spice Wolf both by Good Smile Company. Yami costs me 5,881 Yen + 3,200 Yen for shipping. On the other hand, I got Holo for 6,785 Yen + 2,400 shipping. For some reasons, t... (Read more)
Photoshoot Preview
I went to Harbour Front in downtown Toronto for my next photoshoot preview on Friday morning. We had a Good Friday holiday here in Canada and the weather was quite nice ( around 10 C degrees and sunny ) so I decided to do outdoor photo shoot which ... (Read more)
Figure Bargain at Hobby Search
Just want to let you guys know that Hobby Search is having a figure sale and some of them are quite nice this time (it usually sucks). I am sure that some of them might interest you and any sale is good especially during this recession ^^. Read m... (Read more)
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Archive for the ‘Manga’ Category

Claymore Chapter 92 : Soul Seal

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Image via onemanga.com

New chapter of Claymore is just released today at onemanga.com. Continuing from previous chapter, Clare infiltrates Riful’s base and accidentaly found Rafaela and Luciela’s body hung. Apparently Rafaela’s consciouness takes over Clare’s mind and create an illusion from Clare’s memory. They are both brought back in the middle of forest along with Jean who died in the North. Jean and Clare encounter Rafaela in the middle of the forest where she challenges Clare to a duel. Despite her training for the last 7 years, Clare is no match to Rafaela and her windcutter is like a child play against Rafaela, thus, Clare was sliced into pieces. Death to the mind equals death to the body. Clare is no longer alive….

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  • Claymore Chapter 91 : Stirrings of Awakening

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    A typical month in Saku’s AFK Corner has to start with a post about a new chapter for Claymore manga which I have been covered religiously for several months already.  This month Claymore’s chapter still features Clare who takes an afternoon walk to Riful’s base. Clare tried to draw Riful’s out of her base to ask her some questions but she didn’t expect Riful to be fully awakened. Meanwhile, a mystery still clouds around Rafaella and Luciela being merged together , although, they seemed to react to Renee’s and Claire is somehow affected/attracted by Rafaella and Luciela’s youki. Claymore chapter 91 is available at onemanga.com.

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  • Claymore Chapter 90 : A World Without Order

    A new month can only mean a new Claymore chapter being released and as usualy, my first post of the month is dedicated to Claymore manga. Onemanga just released Chapter 90 today ^^. I don’t want to spoil anything so read them here.

    Speaking of Alicia and Beth, we haven’t seen them in action except that one time where Galatea witnessed Alicia + Beth slaughtering Awakened Beings with easy. Riful may not be as strong as Isley but I doubt Alicia and Beth can win against her (+Dauf).

    Alicia + Beth vs Riful ?

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  • Claymore Chapter 89 : Impossible Dream

    Another month can only mean another Claymore manga chapter for all Claymore fans like me. Onemanga has the chapter up 2 days ago. Abyss feeders are not easy as we all thought based on previous chapters. Their ability to regenerate at a ridiculous speed gives Isley a hard time. Not to mention , aiming their heads will not necessarily kill them. Last month, I asked in a poll who will triumph between Abyss Feeders and Priscillia and most of you guys voted for Priscillia so I wonder after reading this chapter if your opinion will differ ^^. Last time my vote went for Abyss Feeder and stayed the same for the new poll.

    Result of previous poll:

    Priscillia vs Abyss Feeders, who will triumph ?

    • Priscillia (78.0%, 18 Votes)
    • Abyss Feeders (13.0%, 3 Votes)
    • Even Match (9.0%, 2 Votes)

    Total Voters: 23

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    Priscillia vs Abyss Feeders, who will triumph ?

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  • Claymore Chapter 88 : Blind Hunters

    A new month can only mean one thing: another chapter release of Claymore manga. Chapter 88 is available at onemanga.com for all Claymore fans. I think in this chapter, we all learn that there is no such thing as the strongest one because there will be others that are stronger. Isley is probably just one level under Priscilla (arguably the strongest Abyssal one) and he still has a hard time fighting those Abyss Feeders who has awesome regenerating ability. If Priscilla meets with these Abyss Feeders, my vote goes to Abyss Feeders.

    Priscillia vs Abyss Feeders, who will triumph ?

    • Priscillia (78.0%, 18 Votes)
    • Abyss Feeders (13.0%, 3 Votes)
    • Even Match (9.0%, 2 Votes)

    Total Voters: 23

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  • Claymore Chapter 87: Return of the Exterminators

    My dear readers, Claymore chapter 87 is out so get it here while it’s hot ^^. Aside from Yoma, Awakened Beings and Claymores, now, there is another type of creature called ‘Demons’. What abilities do they have ? only time will tell.

    Meanwhile, Helen is fighting Isley one on one and Deneve is badly injured. Will they survive ?

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  • Claymore Ch. 86: The Touch’s Sin

    It’s about time for my monthly Claymore’s post. Chapter 86 is just released and available at onemanga.com. Deneve and Helenn are not as strong as I thought they would be. Number 9, Dietrich, is just one level below them in term of fighting capabilities. Deneve’s 2 swords are just for show off or what XD.

    On the other hand, Isley, is just as strong as ever and is worthy to be called the Abyssal one. He is certainly more than 10 levels above Miria and Claire so I doubt that either Miria nor Claire can handle Isley despite the fact that they are stronger than they were 7 years ago.

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  • Claymore Ch. 85: Guarding The Brotherhood

    Soooooo yeah…. it’s finally out people. Claymore chapter 85 is availabe at onemanga.com so read it while it’s still hot ^^. Now, another month of waiting…. sigh….

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  • Claymore Ch. 84: The Bewitching Ambassador

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    New Claymore chapter just recently released and available at onemanga.com. There are much less action compare to previous chapter and it mostly contains conversations between Claire and her old friend that she suddenly encounter in the last chapter.

    Meanwhile, at Riful’s place, the captured claymore who seemed to be called Renee was forced to do yoki reading to look inside consciousness the combined Luciela and Raphaela. While trying to recover her limbs, she sensed terrifying power from the two.

    Another month of waiting before the next claymore chapter is released ^^.

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  • Claymore Ch83 Prospect of Reunion

    Just a short post tonight as I am tired from work. First day at a new job is always rough but I was having a blast ^^.

    It sucks that I have to wait for a month waiting for a new chapter of Claymore but not much I can do about it and it makes every chapter totally worth the wait ^^. Chapter 83 was released yesterday and it’s available at onemanga.com so if you have not read it, please do so for Clair’s sake XD.

    Interestingly, Cynthia is faster than Claire. That’s like a brand new information since I always thought that Myria and Claire are the strongest among the 7.

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