For the fourth part of our Journey, I challenged the next two Gym Leaders while confronting Team Plasma once again… (Image Source)
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Editorial vs Episodic Blogs – Why it Shouldn’t Matter
In the recent months, there is something nasty that has spouted out from the Aniblog Tournament, although this debate has been going on in the blogosphere for a long time. It’s the battle between editorial vs. episodic blogs to decide which one is better. For me, I feel that the debate is pointless since it shouldn’t matter for reasons I will explain below. (Image Source)
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Hyouka – Episode 11 – Oreki’s Sister comes to the Rescue!
Clearly, someone is a perfectionist since she willing to take things in her own hands.
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Tari Tari – Episode 1 – When your Vice Principal Doesn’t Let you Sing, Start your Own Club!
It’s finally summer, thus we begin the anime of this season. First to air is of course Tari Tari. If you know some Japanese, “たり…たりする” usually lists activities. In English, it will translate out to be “do such things as x and y.”
As you will expect, this show is about two male characters, three girls and music. It sounds familiar, but I haven’t even shared my thoughts about the episode yet!
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Hibiki’s Pokemon Adventure (Pokémon Black 2) – Part II and III
Now we face the Gym Leader and do other stuff.
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Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 12 (End) – Saying “Goodbye”
Endless summer is Endless… or is it?
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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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