Now that Aiz ran into the floor’s boss, will she be able to defeat it?
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Archives for 2017
Hinako Note – Episode 7 – Swimsuit Shopping and Fun at the Beach
With the cultural festival over, it’s time for the girls to take a break. Yep, you know what this means, right?
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Sakura Quest – Episode 7 – Maki’s Soul Searching and Shiori’s House Burning Worries
With half the movie done, will Maki change her mind about acting?
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DanMachi Gaiden Sword Oratoria – Episode 5 – The Red-Head Hunter and Aiz’s New Worries
Last time, the Venus fly trap monsters ambushed Lefiya, Aiz and Lunune. Now, we know who is the culprit behind this and the murder.
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Hinako Note – Episode 6 – The Big Opening Night
The big day has come as Hinako performs on stage during the cultural festival. Will the performance be a success?
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Sakura Quest – Episode 6 – Losing a Passion and Shiori’s House Worries
It seems that a director picked Manoyama to film a movie there. However, Shiori feels reluctant to letting the director use a certain house. Also, Maki refuses to help them whatsoever. I wonder why?
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DanMachi Gaiden Sword Oratoria – Episode 4 – Strange Murders and Monster Sightings
Now that Aiz’s sword is repaired, she needs to earn money to pay for it. With that, they find themselves in a sticky situation.
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Hinako Note – Episode 5 – Hinako’s Special Training
Now that Ruriko choose Hinako for the leading heroine role, will Hinako get over her nervousness before the actual performance?
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Sakura Quest – Episode 5 – Sanae Goes Soul Searching
As Yoshino finds a solution to get her first phase of the PR campaign to revive the town up from the ground, Sanae goes soul-searching.
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DanMachi Gaiden Sword Oratoria – Episode 1-3 – First Impressions
It has been two years since Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka (ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか, lit. Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls) aired in 2015. Yes, it’s popular enough to get another show. No, this is not a second season, but a spinoff. Instead of focusing on Hestia, Bell and Lilly, the focus is on Aizu Wallenstein and the Loki familia with the story taken from Lefiya Viridis point of view. As you would expect, she admires Aiz.
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Hinako Note – Episode 4 – Ririko Appears and the Surprising Annoucement
At last, the advisor finally returns. With that, I wonder what kind of story she plans to do.
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Sakura Quest – Episode 4 – Wood Carving District Promotion Dilemma
Now that Yoshino assembled her new team, will her team make a PR campaign for a wood sculpture district a success? It seems harder than it looks.
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BanG Dream! – Episode 13 (END) – The Performance to Remember
It’s finally the big day as Poppin’ Party perform at Space Live House. Will their performance go well?
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Hinako Note – Episode 3 – Hinako’s First Day at School and Yua’s New Friend
It’s finally Hinako’s first day of school. How will it turn out?
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Sakura Quest – Episode 3 – Yoshino Gives Her Commitment as Queen
After Yoshino failed to reach her goal, she focuses on her first real media appearance. How will it go?
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Bang Dream and the Girl-Band Boom, Does it Even Exist or is it a Pipe dream?
For a while now, I have come across an article about BanG Dream. It’s about a statement that Kidani Takaaki made. He said that “the idol boom that has continued until now is already finished this year.”
In other words, he believes that idols will make way for the girl-band boom. However, I am very skeptical of that for many reasons that I will share.
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BanG Dream! – Episode 12 – The Moment of Truth
Now that Kasumi got over her difficulties, will Poppin’ Party pass their last try at an audition?
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Hinako Note – Episode 2 – Origins of Hinako Scarecrow and Formation of the Hitotose Troupe
Now that Hinako decided to make her own theater troupe, how will she accomplish this?
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Sakura Quest – Episode 2 – The Impossible Quest
Now that Yoshino has become queen and signed a contract without knowing, she is assigned her first task. What is it?
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BanG Dream! – Episode 11 – Kasumi Admits Her Weaknesses
After Kasumi lost her voice during the second audition, will she be able recover from this?
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Belated Spring 2017 Anime Season Preview and Future Plans
Now that the spring anime has started, I am going to share my Spring 2017 picks. Sure, I have shared first impressions for the first two shows, but I may as well do it anyway.
As always, this list is subject to change.
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Hinako Note – Episode 1 – Hinako’s Dream and Cute Scarecrows
Hinako, a country girl finally arrived to Tokyo. Will she be able be able to find her destination?
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Sakura Quest – Episode 1 – Be Careful What You Get Yourself Into!
Yes, I know I haven’t written the spring preview yet, but that is coming. For now, let’s focus on the first show I plan on covering that involves a girl who is looking for a job. Not any job, she wants one in the city. Suddenly, she receives a call to do a certain gig that involves being a queen.
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Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon – Episode 13 (END) – Kobayashi Protects Touru’s Dream
While Tohru goes shopping, she notices a strange presence. Who is it might be?
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