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Surface Pro 2 Review – Great Tablet for Anime Blogging?

January 11, 2014 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Directly from Leanbox, Vert joins the tablet competition with her own tablet.
Directly from Leanbox, Vert joins the tablet competition with her own tablet.

Back in 2010, I became a first adopter of the original iPad, which was the device that started the tablet computer craze. I liked the device for the fact that I can surf the Internet, read e-books, watch Youtube, check twitter and stuff without having to drag a laptop along. Of course, tablets got more powerful since one can now view fansubs without converting them (even 10 bit providing that you have the latest tablet and the right player) and even write a post using the native Wordpress interface with image uploading. While tablets won’t replace a laptop for some tasks, they are handy when you are on the move.

On the other hand, when Apple decided to leave the original iPad behind for iOS 6 even though it can probably handle it.  Since I got frustrated with my Livescribe pen, which is a device I use to take notes during class and transfer them to the computer, I need a tablet with an active digitizer. After reading about the capabilities Kai’s tablet can do, I decided on getting a Windows 8.1 tablet, particularly the new Surface Pro 2 Microsoft released last year.
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, opinion, tablet

Sakura Trick – Episode 1 – First Impressions

January 10, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
As expected, I already had a nosebleed from all this cuteness.
As expected, I already had a nosebleed from all this cuteness.

After the first few minutes of watching this episode, I already had cuteness overload.
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Category: Sakura TrickTag: comedy, first impressions, yuri

Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai Ren – Episode 1 – Old Rivalries and a New School Year

January 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Even if Shinka changed her appearance, she is still the same person.
Even if Shinka changed her appearance, she is still the same person.

With a new school year starting, Rikka finds herself living with Yuuta?
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Read moreChuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai Ren – Episode 1 – Old Rivalries and a New School Year
Category: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga ShitaiTag: comedy, first impressions, kyoani, moe

High Expectations and Hype for Anime, is it a Bad Thing?

January 6, 2014 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Artist: nasunoko

Back in Fall of 2013, people became increasingly disappointed to Kyoukai no Kanata as it didn’t live up to expectations. This made me wonder about if hype and having high expectation is a bad thing or not. (Image Source)
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Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, expectations, fandom, hype, opinion

Little Busters! Overall Final Review

January 4, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: satou aoi

When Key/Visual Arts announced back in spring of 2012 that JC Staff would be animating Little Busters, some fans didn’t like the idea. With the second season concluding earlier this week, how do the prequel and the sequel stacks up? (Image Source)
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Category: Little Busters!, ReviewsTag: drama, final impressions, JC Staff, key, moe

Winter 2014 Anime Season Preview (Updated)

January 2, 2014 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

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Since it’s the New Year, it’s time to take a short look of what I plan on watching for Winter 2014. As always, it’s subject to change.
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Category: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai, Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, season preview, winter 2014

Best and Worst Anime of 2013 and Year in Review

December 31, 2013 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

Artist: natsukiyuu

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to focus on the best and the worst Anime of 2013 along with some thoughts about 2013. (Image Source)
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Category: Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, Editorials, Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Little Busters!, Love Live, Ore No Imouto, Photo Kano, Suisei no GargantiaTag: opinion, reflection, year end

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 13 (END) – The Power of Friendship

December 29, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
At least they made it in time.
At least they made it in time.

As Rin regains her will to fight on, will Riki do the same?
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Category: Little Busters!Tag: final thoughts, JC Staff, key

The Best and Disappointing Japanese Video Games of 2013

December 28, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Artist: hitoto

As we approach the end of 2013, I want to focus on the top 5 best games that released this year, which I got to play. As always, this list will only have games that are made by Japanese companies. (Image Source)
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Category: ReviewsTag: opinion, reflection, Video Games, year end

Kyoukai no Kanata – Final Review

December 27, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Artist: cici

For a while now, Kyoto Animation has been focusing on their in-house intellectual properties. With that, they finally adapt Kyokai no Kanata (åĒƒį•ŒãŪå―žæ–đ, Beyond the Boundary) as their fourth show in their new effort. Does it live up to expectations? Let’s find out! (Image Source)
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Category: Kyoukai no Kanata, ReviewsTag: fantasy, final impressions, kyoani, supernatural

Merry Christmas (and also more questions to Answer!)

December 24, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

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For those who celebrate, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. If you haven’t already, check out my 12 Days of Anime posts for this year.

On the other hand I plan to do things differently for this yearly Christmas post. Here, I will volunteer myself to answer a set of questions written by Silvachief, who writes a blog called The Geek Clinic, which focuses on visual novels, Anime, music and video games. If you still want to see more answers for questions asked by other bloggers, check out the ones I answered for Yumeka and AceRailgun. (Image Source)
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Category: Community ProjectsTag: christmas, meta, questions

12 Days of Anime – Part 3 (END) – Prisma Illya, Gargantia, Neptunia, Little Busters

December 23, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: mini39mame

As Christmas arrives in less than 2 days, it’s time to share my final four moments in Anime. (Image Source)
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Read more12 Days of Anime – Part 3 (END) – Prisma Illya, Gargantia, Neptunia, Little Busters
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, Community Projects, Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Little Busters!, Suisei no GargantiaTag: 12 days, opinion, reflection

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 12 – A Glimmer of Hope

December 22, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Rin and Riki finally made it back to the real world. Are they ready to face the big wreck?
Rin and Riki finally made it back to the real world. Are they ready to face the big wreck?

As Riki and Rin leave the world that Kyousuke created, what harsh realities will they face?
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Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Kyoukai no Kanata – Episode 12 (END) – The Final Showdown

December 19, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It's time to fight!
It’s time to fight!

As Akihito reunites with Mirai to confront the youmu inside him, will they stop Miroku’s plan in its tracks?
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Category: Kyoukai no KanataTag: action, final impressions, kyoani, supernatural

12 Days of Anime – Part 2: Free!, Ore no Imouto 2, Japanese Video Games, Pokemon

December 17, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Artist: umino tomo

Since Christmas comes in about another week, its time to share the second part of 12 Days of Christmas (Days 5-8). (Image Source)
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Read more12 Days of Anime – Part 2: Free!, Ore no Imouto 2, Japanese Video Games, Pokemon
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Community Projects, Free!, Ore No ImoutoTag: 12 days, opinion, pokemon, reflection

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 11 – Bidding Farewell and Facing Reality

December 15, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
With Kyousuke back in action, it time to say farewell after playing the last baseball game.
With Kyousuke back in action, it time to say farewell after playing the last baseball game.

Since the world Kyousuke created is coming to an end, how will Riki and Rin fare when they have to face reality?
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Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Kyoukai no Kanata – Episode 11 – The Cold Truth and Miroku’s Evil Plan

December 12, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It seems that Akihito is not happy even though he ate his favorite dishes.
It seems that Akihito is not happy even though he ate his favorite dishes.

As Mirai sacrifices herself, does this mean that she defeated the ultimate youmu? No since Miroku has something up his sleeves.
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Category: Kyoukai no KanataTag: action, drama, kyoani

12 Days of Anime – Part 1: Tamako Market, Boku wa Tomodachi, Kyoukai no Kanata, Love Live

December 11, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

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Since finals start this week, I plan on starting 12 Days of Anime one day early this year. As mentioned earlier, I started doing this project back in 2010 with the idea being created by a certain Anime Blogger several years back. With that, I want to share my first four moments in Anime.
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Read more12 Days of Anime – Part 1: Tamako Market, Boku wa Tomodachi, Kyoukai no Kanata, Love Live
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, Community Projects, Kyoukai no Kanata, Tamako MarketTag: 12 days, opinion, reflection

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 10 – The Secret of the World Revealed

December 8, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
He planned it from the beginning.
He planned it from the beginning.

As Riki successfully recruits Kengo, what is the secret that Kyousuke has been hiding for a while?
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Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, flashback, JC Staff, key

Anime Blogosphere Pokemon Tournament and 12 Days of Anime

December 6, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

As 2013 comes to an end, I want to share what special things I have planned for December. (Image Source)
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Category: Community Projects, Site UpdatesTag: blogosphere events, december, pokemon, updates

Kyoukai no Kanata – Episode 10 – It’s All Just a Dream

December 5, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It looks that Mirai worked so hard to take care of Akihito.
It looks that Mirai worked so hard to take care of Akihito.

People are wondering if Akihito actually dies? We’ll seeâ€Ķ
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Category: Kyoukai no KanataTag: comedy, drama, kyoani, supernatural

Thoughts on Anime/Japanese Media Criticism – Can there ever be an Objective Criticism?

December 3, 2013 by Chikorita157 8 Comments

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In the past, I covered several topics relating to criticism such as what Anime is good and what is bad. Now, I want to focus more thoughts on criticism of Anime or media in general as I only touch upon how I reviewed things. I understand that people will have different options, thus a well-balanced or objective one can be difficult to achieve for various reasons.
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Category: EditorialsTag: commentary, criticism, cultural differences, fandom, opinion

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 9 – Lessons of Winning and Losing

December 1, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Clearly, Kengo is faking his injury.
Clearly, Kengo is faking his injury.

Kengo is the person Riki has to beat.
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Category: Little Busters!Tag: baseball, drama, JC Staff, key

Tales of Hearts R – Final Review

November 30, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

To me, I felt that 2013 is the year of remakes in Japan since Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;birth1, New Atelier Rorona, and Tales of Hearts R got released this year for the Playstation Vita. With that, I decided to pick up my first Tales game that never made it out of Japan, which received a remake. That game is Tales of Hearts R. (Image Source)
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, Playstation Vita, Tales of, Video Games
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