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Archives for 2014

Reminiscing about Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire – Memories and Favorite Aspects

November 20, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: hirako
Artist: hirako

It has been over 10 years since Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire released in America. Even though Generation III was not my favorite generation, there were many aspects that I liked. Since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire releases tomorrow, the best way to share my anticipation for the new remakes is to look back at the original games and share some memories I have with it.
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Read moreReminiscing about Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire – Memories and Favorite Aspects
Category: EditorialsTag: opinion, personal experiences, pokemon, Video Games

Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 6 – Shinji’s Dirty Secrets and Shirou gets Rescued

November 16, 2014 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
I just can't get enough of Rin.
I just can’t get enough of Rin.

It seems that Shirou has become an easy target, unfortunately.
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Read moreFate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 6 – Shinji’s Dirty Secrets and Shirou gets Rescued
Category: Fate Stay/NightTag: action, Ufotable

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 6 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 6

November 15, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: うぐいす餅
Artist: うぐいす餅

It seems that everything worked out in the end…
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 6 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 6
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Amagi Brilliant Park – Episode 7 – It’s Time for Some Piracy

November 14, 2014 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
It's Piracy Time!
It’s Piracy Time!

Pirates from another world has invaded the water park and held everyone captive. What are we going to do? Seiya has a plan.
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Read moreAmagi Brilliant Park – Episode 7 – It’s Time for Some Piracy
Category: Amagi Brilliant ParkTag: comedy, fantasy, kyoani, pirates

Thoughts about the 2D Animation vs. 3D/CGI debate with Anime

November 12, 2014 by Chikorita157 13 Comments
Artist: dry-man
Artist: dry-man

A recent episode of Shirobako has brought up an interesting topic regarding the whole 2D Animation vs 3D Animation/Computer Generated Images debate and how should Anime be made. This issue was so controversial that it almost pushed Endou to quit (besides Tarou’s incompetence).

The 2D vs 3D/CGI debate has been a passionate one for the fact that most Anime have 2D animation. As technology improves, animation studios might be eager to adopt 3D/CGI as a way to make it flashier while cut production costs. By doing so, something gets lost in the process, which is why this debate is so passionate not only to fans, but people who work in the industry.
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Read moreThoughts about the 2D Animation vs. 3D/CGI debate with Anime
Category: About the Japanese Animation Industry, Editorials, Love Live, Shirobako, The iDOLM@STERTag: 2d vs 3d, animation, anime industry, essay, opinion

Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 5 – Shirou Tries to Be a Hero

November 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Rin can make the same expressions like her father.
Rin can make the same expressions like her father.

Shirou thought it was a good idea not to bring Saber to school. Sadly, he learned the hard way.
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Read moreFate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 5 – Shirou Tries to Be a Hero
Category: Fate Stay/NightTag: action, Ufotable

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 5 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 5

November 8, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: Unknown
Artist: kinosuke

Tail Yellow finally appears at last! As always, Tarou causes more trouble.

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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 5 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 5
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Amagi Brilliant Park – Episode 6 – Seiya Builds a Harem… Sort of.

November 7, 2014 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Kanie just created his harem, at least in Isuzu's dream!
Kanie now has a harem, at least in Isuzu’s dream!

It seems that Seiya is building his own harem, which makes Isuzu really jealous, at least in her dream.
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Read moreAmagi Brilliant Park – Episode 6 – Seiya Builds a Harem… Sort of.
Category: Amagi Brilliant ParkTag: comedy, fantasy, kyoani

Thoughts on Tastes and Why There is No Such Thing as Good/Bad Taste

November 6, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: kichi8
Artist: kichi8

For a long time, I avoided sharing my views on how people view tastes in Anime since it is a controversial issue in the fandom. While some anime bloggers shared their thoughts on the issue, there are many reasons why I do not subscribe to the view there is such thing as good/bad tastes.
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Read moreThoughts on Tastes and Why There is No Such Thing as Good/Bad Taste
Category: EditorialsTag: bullying, controversy, essay, fandom, opinion, tastes

Ciel nosurge – First Impressions

November 4, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: kirimoti34
Artist: kirimoti34

Back in 2012, Gust who is known for their work on the Atelier franchise decided to make another series that is set in the same world as the Ar tonelico series. Since the Playstation Vita came out in February of 2012, they decided to experiment with this new handheld by creating a communication dating sim called Ciel nosurge (シェルノサージュ〜失われた星捧ぐ詩〜 lit. Ciel nosurge ~Song offered to the Lost Star~ ), which is played in real-time over the internet. This game can be described as Animal Crossing meets Love Plus with social elements thrown into it. They recently released an Offline version that removed the online requirements with all the DLC content included, thus making it possible for the player to play at his/her own pace.

While two versions of the game got released after the original (Re:Incarnation and Offline), they also created a sequel titled Ar nosurge, which came out this year in Japan and later got localized to English. I find it odd that they would release that game first considering that the sequel requires the player to finish most of Ciel nosurge in order to fully understand the story. Considering that this game is a niche title, not a role-playing game and is very text heavy, I can understand why Gust and Koei Tecmo aren’t willing to localize it. Even so, it seems that people are interested in this game. With that, I will share my initial impressions of the gameplay from the Offline version.
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Read moreCiel nosurge – First Impressions
Category: Video Game First ImpressionsTag: first impressions, Gust, Playstation Vita, Video Games

Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 4 – Bonding Time with Saber and a Lurking Evil Servant

November 2, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
That was a close call!
That was a close call!

It seems that Shirou was foolish enough to go and protect Saber knowing that he could have been killed. Despite this, it seems that all the girls want a piece of him.
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Read moreFate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 4 – Bonding Time with Saber and a Lurking Evil Servant
Category: Fate Stay/NightTag: action, Ufotable

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 4 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 4

November 1, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

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I hope everyone had an enjoyable Halloween (personally, I don’t celebrate that holiday because of Trick or Treaters, they are rather annoying).

In case you missed it, I have reviewed Tamako Love Story a few days back.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 4 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 4
Category: Amagi Brilliant Park, Ore Twintail, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Amagi Brilliant Park – Episode 5 – Treasure Hunting and Dragons!

October 31, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Muse couldn't figure out Isuzu's reactions sometimes.
Even Muse couldn’t figure out Isuzu’s reactions sometimes.

It looks like Seiya’s 30-yen idea was not a good one since the park is now broke! What is he going to do now?
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Read moreAmagi Brilliant Park – Episode 5 – Treasure Hunting and Dragons!
Category: Amagi Brilliant ParkTag: comedy, fantasy, kyoani

Tamako Love Story – Movie Review

October 29, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: 空凪
Artist: 空凪

During the winter of 2013, Kyoto Animation aired Tamako Market, which is a slice of life show that focused on a girl named Kitashirakawa Tamako who is enthusiastic about a marketplace and of course, mochi. While I have enjoyed the show for what it is, it was slightly disappointing at the same time since Mochizou couldn’t gather enough courage to confess his feelings towards Tamako. Not to mention, most of the show was spent mostly on her friends or Dera.

As the title suggest, Tamako Love Story finally addresses the shortcomings of the television series that viewers have been wondering all along: Will Mochizou finally have the guts to confess his love towards Tamako and will she accept it?
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Read moreTamako Love Story – Movie Review
Category: Movies, Reviews, Tamako MarketTag: comedy, drama, final impressions, kyoani, romance

Fate stay/night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 3 – Rin, Saber and Illya shows How Capable They Are

October 26, 2014 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Yep, Illya mastered the art of using her magical abilities.
Yep, Illya mastered the art of using her magical abilities.

As expected, Illya finally shows up to kill Shirou and Saber. Will she get her wish?
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Read moreFate stay/night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 3 – Rin, Saber and Illya shows How Capable They Are
Category: Fate Stay/NightTag: action, Ufotable

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 3 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 3

October 25, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: ひろ
Artist: ひろ

Finally finished my second round of midterms, so hopefully next week’s Anime Weekly post won’t come out this late.

Still, Tail Red is cute.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 3 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 3
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Amagi Brilliant Park – Episode 4 – Cooperation, not Demands!

October 24, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
While seeing Isuzu use her musket can be hilarious, using it to demand things is taking it a bit too far.
While seeing Isuzu use her musket can be hilarious, using it to demand things is taking it a bit too far.

It seems that Isuzu is a bit too demanding to the point where the cast members start to dislike her. I wonder why she acts this way.
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Read moreAmagi Brilliant Park – Episode 4 – Cooperation, not Demands!
Category: Amagi Brilliant ParkTag: comedy, drama, fantasy, kyoani

Chou Megami Shinkoku Noire Gekishin Black Heart – Final Review

October 22, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Artist: 藤家計
Artist: 藤家計

With the success of the Neptune franchise, Idea Factory and Compile Heart has been expanding the franchise by making various spinoff games for the Playstation Vita. While I was disappointed with Neptune Idol PP, I had high hopes for Chou Megami Shinkoku Noire Gekishin Black Heart since it was a full-featured strategy RPG with Noire as the main heroine. Does it live up to expectations? Let’s find out.
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Read moreChou Megami Shinkoku Noire Gekishin Black Heart – Final Review
Category: Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Playstation Vita, strategy role playing game, Video Games

Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 2 – Finding a Reason to Fight

October 19, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Too bad Rin can't be the main character.
Too bad Rin can’t be the main character.

Now that Shirou is dragged into becoming a Master, what did he learn from Kirei?
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Read moreFate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 2 – Finding a Reason to Fight
Category: Fate Stay/NightTag: action, Ufotable

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 2 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 2

October 18, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: ミナセユウノ
Artist: ミナセユウノ

Yep, It has been a busy week considering that I have midterms. Hopefully next week’s weekly digest will come earlier next weekend.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 2 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 2
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Amagi Brilliant Park – Episode 3 – Seiya Shakes Things Up

October 17, 2014 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
As they say, the customer is not always right.
As they say, the customer is not always right.

Seiya announced that he would close the park for one day to improve the park, but what radical changes does he have in mind?
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Read moreAmagi Brilliant Park – Episode 3 – Seiya Shakes Things Up
Category: Amagi Brilliant ParkTag: comedy, fantasy, kyoani

Is Learning Japanese Really that Easy? It Depends…

October 14, 2014 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Artist: ハシブト
Artist: ハシブト

It has been nearly three years since I began teaching myself Japanese. Sure, it’s not an easy process as it took a good amount of effort, practice to start understanding. So far, I can understand a good amount with a dictionary.

Just the last past week, a post by 10bit has caught my attention as he thinks that learning Japanese is a lot easier than everyone thinks. However, I have mixed feelings about his post not because he didn’t really list any starting points, but for the fact that not everyone will have the same experience.
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Read moreIs Learning Japanese Really that Easy? It Depends…
Category: Editorials, Japanese Self-Study ProgressTag: Japanese language study, opinon, personal experiences

Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 1 – Emiya Shirou joins the Fray

October 12, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
While we have to deal with Shirou again, at least Sakura is just as cute as she was before.
While we have to deal with Shirou again, at least Sakura is just as cute as she was before.

Since we know how Rin, the main heroine summoned Archer, guess whose back! Yep, it’s Emiya Shirou.
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Read moreFate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 1 – Emiya Shirou joins the Fray
Category: Fate Stay/NightTag: action, Ufotable

Fall 2014 Anime Season First Impressions and Site Updates – Ore Twintail and Shirobako

October 11, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: kazenokaze
Artist: kazenokaze

As the dust finally settles on the first week of the fall anime season, it’s time to share my remaining first impressions for Ore, Twintail ni narimasu and Shirobako.

If you haven’t already, check out my first impressions for Amagi Brilliant Park and Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works I shared earlier in the week.
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Read moreFall 2014 Anime Season First Impressions and Site Updates – Ore Twintail and Shirobako
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, first impressions, opinion, site updates
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