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Comment on Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 1 – First Impressions by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:46:57 +0000

As you seen in my review, Milky Holmes was surprisingly hilarious because the sheer fact that everything is just crazy. Probably the best I have seen from JC Staff after making so many tsundere harem series.

Yes, the first part is pretty show, mostly because it’s about Marika’s journey of becoming captain of a space pirate ship… Once they get the introduction stuff out of he way, perhaps things will get more interesting.

Comment on Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 1 – First Impressions by tsurugiarashix

tsurugiarashix — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:07:55 +0000

Milky Holmes S2 seems to be a big one on everyone’s list (still waiting on my official DVD/BD to come via the mail for S1. I broke down and decided to get it).

As for Mouretsu, I like it so far, but the progression is somewhat slow for now. It has really potential to me, so maybe this might be show I am looking for this season (among others like Rinne no lagrange). Just seems like to me, their is not enough out to spark my interest.

Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:43:47 +0000

I try to support when I have the money since I’m still in college and still haven’t got an internship yet so I can make a bit more money… Needless to say, I grew up with Anime at such a young age and I still own various VCR tapes for Pokemon back in my childhood. Compared to today, everyone have it lucky since you are stuck with either dubs or subs back then.

But yes, I’m planning to get the 3rd one, probably once the Spring semester start… I still have to import the Idolmaster SP games so I can play the original games (and yes, I own Idolmaster 2 as shown on my blog post and it’s a fun game).

Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by Liberator

Liberator — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:54:27 +0000

Great post in letting us fans know that we can support our favorite anime series beyond just buying DVD/Blue Ray, which over the years, have been emphasize by American fans as the only way to support the industry. Although it make sense as it helps the distribution companies and English voice actors, in a global economy, money spent on official products is support regarless if it is going to the original source or your regional distributors.

And if you can afford all of The iDOLM@STER Anim@tion Master CDs, be sure to buy them all. Superb music from one of the best series of 2011!

Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:26:11 +0000

I hope someone will pick up the second season, but yes it kind of sucks… To make it more disturbing, I was trying to buy a copy of the first season of Shana because I wanted to watch it, but that was out of print. This problem is becoming a disturbing trend as there is no way to even legally buying it, not even on iTunes, which is shocking. I have mentioned this in my post, but it’s saddening that this is becoming a noticble problem with licensing companies dying… To make it worse, Funimation is suing Section23, leaving us with a grim prospect for fans… But hopefully, it will get better rather than getting worse.

Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:16:21 +0000

Despite my criticisms of Crunchyroll, I still think its a right step in the direction of making shows available as a legal alternative. I kind of wish they would allow subscribers to download a nonDRMed copy of the episode so people can watch it offline or on their television sets.

But the drawback, not all shows are available and it’s restricted to certain countries. Unless they fix these issues, it will leave many outside of North America without any access.

Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by Dear Anime, Please Stay, I Thought We Were Having Fun? « Eye Sedso

Dear Anime, Please Stay, I Thought We Were Having Fun? « Eye Sedso — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:03:47 +0000

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Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by Yumeka

Yumeka — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:42:39 +0000

Thanks for the mention! =D

Nice collection, too. I still need to get Kannagi on DVD. I agree with you about Hayate and I really wanted to get season 2 on DVD. But now that Bandai is no more, I wonder what will happen with that.
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Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by glothelegend

glothelegend — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:25:31 +0000

Crunchyroll is my GOD. I pray to it and all of it’s crystal clear, beautifully legal anime to watch.
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Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:53:47 +0000

I’m pretty sure other people have the same issue, but able to spend a little since I saved money… But still, I need to use some of the money to renew my hosting later this year, so I have to sacrifice somewhere.

As for rewatching my favorite series, I used to do that a lot in the past… but time is becoming more of an issue because of college and also myself watching other series along with blogging about them.

Comment on Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection by Cholisose

Cholisose — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:41:09 +0000

Money is always an issue, but I try to buy my favorite anime on DVD whenever I can. I’m hoping some of my favorite shows from the last couple years will be released some time soon–I enjoy rewatching my favorite series on TV, and hosting marathons with friends.
I’m thinking of doing a Haibane Renmei marathon soon–I’ve been kind of wanting to rewatch that one again. I’ve been itching to watch my Ghost Hunt DVDs too though (a slim set I got for a really cheap price online).
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Comment on Amagami SS+ Plus – Rihoko After Part I – Her Second Chance for Love… by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:29:32 +0000

I think it’s because she likes to eat that it causes a perception to everyone that she is fat when in reality, this isn’t the case… It’s basically the pressure in society in general that make her feel like this and it’s not necessarily her fault… But she will eventually get over it.

Comment on Amagami SS+ Plus – Rihoko After Part I – Her Second Chance for Love… by Valence

Valence — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:40:24 +0000

The /thing/ I never understood about the Rihoko arc is that Rihoko looks pretty much like an average girl you’d probably end up in the same class with. She’s not like super fat or anything, just not slim : you catch my drift?
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Comment on Reflecting on Today’s SOPA/PIPA Strike… (Update) by Weekly Anime Rankings & Digest – January 16th-22th | Chikorita157's Anime Blog

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:04:38 +0000

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Comment on Summer Vacation Marathon – Dog Days Final Review by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:22:48 +0000

Yeah, the ending with the wolf spirit I recall was kind of disappointing because of all that wasted potential. Leonmichelle going crazy, well yeah… not much to say about that moment as it left me speechless. Needless to say, I’m interested what they have planned for the second season and hopefully it improves on the first season.

Comment on Improving Anime Blogs and Writing – 2012 Edition by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:19:08 +0000

I’m glad to hear, I wish you luck in your future blogging activities and have fun.

Comment on Shinryaku!? Ika Musume – Final Review by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:41:13 +0000

Yeah, the jokes like I mentioned are a mixed bag, although there are some that really made me laugh… Probably the only anime that made me laugh so much out of absurdity is Milky Holmes as everything in that show is just insane and it’s a comedy gold mine.

But yeah, Ika Musume is more about her rather than the jokes or the other characters.

Comment on Shinryaku!? Ika Musume – Final Review by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:35:23 +0000

I think the main appeal of the series is seeing a life of a Squid Girl and it still succeeds at that. She is still adorable as always, although the other characters aren’t as interesting and mostly just there. I wouldn’t mind another season, but yeah… needs somewhat better jokes than before.

Comment on Reflecting on Today’s SOPA/PIPA Strike… (Update) by chikorita157

chikorita157 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:43:05 +0000

It’s great, but Smith has another bill up his sleeves that will kill privacy on the internet and make the US Government “Big Brother”… If anyone wants to know about that horrible bill, it’s H1981 on OpenCongress… Fight as always.

Comment on Reflecting on Today’s SOPA/PIPA Strike… (Update) by foshizzel

foshizzel — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:52:38 +0000

Hooray! This is terrific news! Thanks for keeping us informed Chikorita this is a big help for those like me! I do follow some politics…well just not enough I know I really should… >.>