Endless summer is Endless… or is it?
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Archives for June 2012
Hibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokémon Black 2) – Part I
Finally, the wait is over and Pokémon Black 2 has finally arrived from Japan via Air Mail. As you know, Pokémon Black and White 2 are direct sequels to their previous games, which take place 2 years later. Like last time, I will share my experiences of the game and explain some new features in the newest games… so, let’s get started! (Image Source)
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Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 25 – Its Time to Party like Pirates!
The preparations truly begin as Marika rallies up all the pirates for a full on assault on Quartz. Before they start, its party time!
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Hyouka – Episode 10 – The Flawed Conclusion
Although most wouldn’t expect anyone to solve this, Oreki gave it another chance and he actually did it.
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Fate/zero – Episode 25 (END) – Sad Endings and New Beginnings
It finally ends…
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Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 11 – Rick’s Identity Crisis
I’m confused. Is Rick going to fight or return to baking bread while other people fight?
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Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 11 – Crushed Dreams and Hope
Sadly, becoming an Idol looks harder than it seems.
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Pokémon and Reminiscing Past Games
Since Pokémon Black and White 2 releases this weekend in Japan, I would like to share some experiences I have with the franchise in regards to the games. Obviously, Pokémon up to this day has a big influence on my life as it got me into playing more video games and watching anime. (Image Source)
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Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 24 – Preparing for the Worst
Marika’s plan looks ambitious, but…
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Hyouka – Episode 9 – No Ending in Sight
If you thought the movie is terribad, just wait until you hear the endings the committee tried to come up with!
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Fate/zero – Episode 24 – Wishes that Gone Terribly Wrong
The end of the Grail War is finally here! Well… close to it!
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Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 10 – Stuff Gets Real
Stuff has gotten real this time.
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Summer 2012 Anime Season Preview and Plans
Since the spring anime will come to an end pretty soon, I may as well take the time and show what I have planned for the summer. As you would expect, I won’t watch much since I usually use this time to catch up on my backlog. Additionally, I’ll share what I have in store for the next two months. (Image Source)
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Journey of Self-Studying Japanese – Study Strategies and Technology
Since it’s been about 8 months since I started Learning Japanese, I want to touch on some of the strategies and resources I used to practice and retain what I have learned. This includes a mix of traditional practice and technology to help me out. (Image Source)
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Hyouka – Episode 8 – Making of a Terribad Mystery Movie
That’s right, this student made movie looks terrible…
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Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 23 – Uncovering the Secret Pirate Song
It seems like Marika is willing to take a chance in this high-stakes attack on the Pirate Hunter…
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Reasons for Dropping AKB0048 and Thoughts about Eastern Asian Idols (Updated)
From the look of things, the reasons I dropped AKB0048 didn’t satisfy some people since I was full of rage after watching the second episode. After taking some time to let it settle in, I would like to share some thoughts on why I dropped it and my thoughts about the idol craze in East Asia that is going on in the past few years. (Image Source)
Note: Added additional thoughts regarding Idol Production Companies taking full control of the girls’ lives. (Originally published May 19, 2012)
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Fate/zero – Episode 23 – Inevitable Defeat and Berserker’s True Identity
We finally arrive at the final showdowns with Archer vs. Rider and Saber vs. Berserker.
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Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 9 – Attacking Utopia and Girls’ Day Off
If eating drugged bread isn’t enough, you haven’t seen anything!
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Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 10 – Ghost Chasing and Product Placement Blitz
If you forget one of your childhood memories, why not just summon your younger self?
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Monthly Anime Music Ramblings – June 2012 – Songs for Summer
Since summer is coming around the corner, I want to share that feeling with some thoughts about three songs to set the mood. (Image Source)
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Hyouka – Episode 7 – Hot Springs and Sibling Rivalry
It seems that every anime needs a hot spring episode, but this one had a twist.
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Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 22 – Dire Straits in Space
Finally, things heats up as they face an unknown and powerful enemy.
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Fate/zero – Episode 22 – Preparation for the Final Showdown
Certainly, Kirei is a man with no morals.
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