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
Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 23 – Uncovering the Secret Pirate Song
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
Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 9 – Attacking Utopia and Girls’ Day Off
Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 10 – Ghost Chasing and Product Placement Blitz
Monthly Anime Music Ramblings – June 2012 – Songs for Summer
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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Hyouka – Episode 7 – Hot Springs and Sibling Rivalry
Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 22 – Dire Straits in Space
Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 9 – Vacationing, Invisibility and the Final Decision
Hyouka – Episode 6 – Getting Angry over Math Problems
Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 21 – Unexpected Company
Remembering Love: Clannad After Story Part IV (END)
As the month of “Remembering Love” comes to an end, I will focus on the last part of Clannad After Story, namely Ushio and the ending. (Image Source)
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Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 7 – Deciding over Bread or Fighting
Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 8 – Gone Vacationing…
Melancholy of AniBlog Tourney II – Growing Pains, Ballot Stuffing and Drama
As it seems, there is no sign of life in the second Aniblog Tourney as the organizers try to procure a secure voting system. From the mess caused by ballot stuffing, I have my doubts on whether or not they will ever recover. With that, I like to share my thoughts on why these tactics undermines the whole tournament. (Image Source)
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Simoun – First Impressions (Episode 1 & 2)
Once upon a time, Draggle offered me to join this live watch of Simoun shortly after my defeat in the Aniblog Tourney. Of course, I was busy with a lot of projects and finals for the Spring Semester until now. I decided to take a look at the first two episodes and what I have seen amazed me. (Image Source)
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