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Another luscious release of Comic Party is here, and like the last
one, it failed not impress us!
Kazuki is still amazed at the fact that he sold some comics…
sadly…. It isn’t enough to break even… yup after his first run
he’s already in debt. What’s a student in a position like this
supposed to do? -- Get a part-time job and use the pay to cover
ones costs… And what better place to get a job than at a… cosplay
café. (Why can’t we have some of these over here?) Needless to say
room for some very funny moments open up as when Mizuyik discovers
this. Remember she still doesn't like him getting more involved
with the anime world. Strangely enough Taishi insists that he
works there… all for one reason. So that they can end up going to
the ultimate convention… cleverly titled Comic Party. Surprisingly
he hasn’t been fired… with the commotion Mizukyi caused… and then
there’s the two trouble makers.
The next problem on their list? Studying… after all working on a
comic, doing a part-time job and keeping ones grades up… isn’t
every easy. And staying good friends with Mizuyki? That by the end
of this disk has proven to be a lost cause; okay maybe I’m being a
bit harsh, there is some success.
However this disk wasn’t all that funny compared to the last,
however the information conveyed is very realistic. This seems to
be more of the “How things are run” Arc of the series, interesting
stuff nonetheless.
Speaking of parodies, the packaging along is loaded with them. The
cover’s were printed in the traditional manga style… in other
words it opens backwards. Of course they’re revisable, so if you
want to open it the “right” way you can. Upon opening the cover,
you be exposed to even more parodies, being the insert…
Yep, Right Stuf went all out to enhance what the series is famous
for, as well as the world of doujinshi. Another great thing about
the insert is the list of some of the parodies you’ll find while
watching this, great guide indeed.
Well the packaging work here seems to be fine, but how do the
menus work? Quite well in fact. At first they seem a bit
motionless, until we glance our eyes on an image of one of the
characters being sketched right there on the screen! It was
certainly a mind blowing experience, likely one of the most
creative menus I’ve seen in a very long time. The opening song
also plays out in the background as well, giving it more of a nice
feel, since there really isn’t anything else going on. All the
other menus get your standard treatment here, nothing special, but
access to everything you’d expect.
And the extras? Dear good, they are wonderful, consisting of an
Art Gallery of character sketches, Character bios, and translator
notes explaining certain things in the series. An interview with
some of the Japanese voice actors, which proves to be just as
funny as the series is. Oh yes, and the Special Mini episode #2,
packed with even more laughs.
I don’t have much to say about the video, it’s more or less
prefect for something that was released about… what? 3 years ago?
None the less, everything here is in nice order. Same can be said
about the audio, in its typical 2.0 Mix. Nothing objectionable
noted here, well the English track does sound a bit better quality
wise mind you. Speaking of the English track, the dub here was
done rather well.
Though this proved to be a quick romp in this 13 episode series, I
have not yet found a reason not to enjoy it. Clearly Right Stuf
has yet another brilliant title on their hands. Can’t wait to
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