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Archives for June 2012

Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 12 (End) – Saying “Goodbye”

June 29, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Screw auditioning, I’m going to the beach!

Endless summer is Endless… or is it?
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Read moreNatsuiro Kiseki – Episode 12 (End) – Saying “Goodbye”
Category: Natsuiro KisekiTag: final impressions, friendship, sphere, Sunrise

Hibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokémon Black 2) – Part I

June 28, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

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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Read moreHibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokémon Black 2) – Part I
Category: Hibiki's Pokemon AdventureTag: Let's Play, pokemon, Video Games

Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 25 – Its Time to Party like Pirates!

June 26, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Hey! Pirates needs to take a vacation sometimes!

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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Read moreMouretsu Pirates – Episode 25 – Its Time to Party like Pirates!
Category: Mouretsu PiratesTag: pirates, science fiction

Hyouka – Episode 10 – The Flawed Conclusion

June 25, 2012 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
This is rather suspicious…

Although most wouldn’t expect anyone to solve this, Oreki gave it another chance and he actually did it.
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Read moreHyouka – Episode 10 – The Flawed Conclusion
Category: HyoukaTag: forgot something?, kyoani, mystery

Fate/zero – Episode 25 (END) – Sad Endings and New Beginnings

June 24, 2012 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Here is your consolation prize…

It finally ends…
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Read moreFate/zero – Episode 25 (END) – Sad Endings and New Beginnings
Category: Fate/zeroTag: drama, final impressions, Ufotable

Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 11 – Rick’s Identity Crisis

June 23, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
While a fight goes on, Rick makes bread… What the heck Rick?!

I’m confused. Is Rick going to fight or return to baking bread while other people fight?
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Read moreShining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 11 – Rick’s Identity Crisis
Category: Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~Tag: action, cat girl, maid, moe, Production I.G

Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 11 – Crushed Dreams and Hope

June 22, 2012 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Practice goes a long way in preventing mistakes like these.

Sadly, becoming an Idol looks harder than it seems.
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Read moreNatsuiro Kiseki – Episode 11 – Crushed Dreams and Hope
Category: Natsuiro KisekiTag: drama, friendship, sphere, Sunrise

Pokémon and Reminiscing Past Games

June 21, 2012 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

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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Read morePokémon and Reminiscing Past Games
Category: EditorialsTag: personal experiences, pokemon, Video Games

Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 24 – Preparing for the Worst

June 19, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Needless to say, Coolrie looks pretty like this.

Marika’s plan looks ambitious, but…
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Read moreMouretsu Pirates – Episode 24 – Preparing for the Worst
Category: Mouretsu PiratesTag: pirates, science fiction

Hyouka – Episode 9 – No Ending in Sight

June 18, 2012 by Chikorita157 9 Comments
Oh my, I went overboard!

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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Read moreHyouka – Episode 9 – No Ending in Sight
Category: HyoukaTag: drunk, kyoani, mystery, terrible movies

Fate/zero – Episode 24 – Wishes that Gone Terribly Wrong

June 17, 2012 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
This isn’t the future I desired…

The end of the Grail War is finally here! Well… close to it!
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Read moreFate/zero – Episode 24 – Wishes that Gone Terribly Wrong
Category: Fate/zeroTag: action, careful what you wish for, drama, Ufotable

Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 10 – Stuff Gets Real

June 16, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Yuri? Close enough…

Stuff has gotten real this time.
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Read moreShining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 10 – Stuff Gets Real
Category: Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~Tag: cat girl, maid, moe, Production I.G, you can't escape

Summer 2012 Anime Season Preview and Plans

June 15, 2012 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

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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Read moreSummer 2012 Anime Season Preview and Plans
Category: Dog Days, Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, preview, summer

Journey of Self-Studying Japanese – Study Strategies and Technology

June 14, 2012 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

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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Read moreJourney of Self-Studying Japanese – Study Strategies and Technology
Category: Japanese Self-Study ProgressTag: analysis, Japanese, personal experiences, technology

Hyouka – Episode 8 – Making of a Terribad Mystery Movie

June 12, 2012 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Apparently, everyone seems uninterested in the viewing except Eru…

That’s right, this student made movie looks terrible…
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Read moreHyouka – Episode 8 – Making of a Terribad Mystery Movie
Category: HyoukaTag: kyoani, mystery, terrible movies

Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 23 – Uncovering the Secret Pirate Song

June 11, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It seems that Chiaki is not enjoying herself compared to the other two.

It seems like Marika is willing to take a chance in this high-stakes attack on the Pirate Hunter…
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Read moreMouretsu Pirates – Episode 23 – Uncovering the Secret Pirate Song
Category: Mouretsu PiratesTag: maid, pirates, princesses, science fiction, ship to ship combat

Reasons for Dropping AKB0048 and Thoughts about Eastern Asian Idols (Updated)

June 11, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

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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Read moreReasons for Dropping AKB0048 and Thoughts about Eastern Asian Idols (Updated)
Category: AKB0048, EditorialsTag: analysis, idol culture, music industry, opinion, rant

Fate/zero – Episode 23 – Inevitable Defeat and Berserker’s True Identity

June 10, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
He goes all out to the very end.

We finally arrive at the final showdowns with Archer vs. Rider and Saber vs. Berserker.
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Read moreFate/zero – Episode 23 – Inevitable Defeat and Berserker’s True Identity
Category: Fate/zeroTag: action, drama, Ufotable

Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 9 – Attacking Utopia and Girls’ Day Off

June 9, 2012 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Kaguya officially lost her mind at this point…

If eating drugged bread isn’t enough, you haven’t seen anything!
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Read moreShining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 9 – Attacking Utopia and Girls’ Day Off
Category: Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~Tag: cat girl, maid, moe, Production I.G, swimsuits

Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 10 – Ghost Chasing and Product Placement Blitz

June 8, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Apparently, Saki’s younger self loves hitting people.

If you forget one of your childhood memories, why not just summon your younger self?
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Read moreNatsuiro Kiseki – Episode 10 – Ghost Chasing and Product Placement Blitz
Category: Natsuiro KisekiTag: comedy, drama, friendship, sphere, Sunrise

Monthly Anime Music Ramblings – June 2012 – Songs for Summer

June 7, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment


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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Read moreMonthly Anime Music Ramblings – June 2012 – Songs for Summer
Category: EditorialsTag: Ai Kayano, analysis, anime music, Haruka Tomatsu, Jun Maeda, music, Saori Hayami, sphere

Hyouka – Episode 7 – Hot Springs and Sibling Rivalry

June 5, 2012 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Let this be the important aspect of this episode…

It seems that every anime needs a hot spring episode, but this one had a twist.
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Read moreHyouka – Episode 7 – Hot Springs and Sibling Rivalry
Category: HyoukaTag: hot springs, kyoani, mystery, Sibling Rivalry

Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 22 – Dire Straits in Space

June 4, 2012 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
That is one scary looking ship!

Finally, things heats up as they face an unknown and powerful enemy.
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Read moreMouretsu Pirates – Episode 22 – Dire Straits in Space
Category: Mouretsu PiratesTag: pirates, science fiction, ship to ship combat

Fate/zero – Episode 22 – Preparation for the Final Showdown

June 3, 2012 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

Apparently, being Irisviel is suffering…

Certainly, Kirei is a man with no morals.
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Read moreFate/zero – Episode 22 – Preparation for the Final Showdown
Category: Fate/zeroTag: drama, Ufotable
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