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Chikorita Cast – Episode 1 – Aniblogosphere Tourney Recap

April 18, 2012 by Chikorita157 10 Comments

Well, this marks the first episode of my new podcast, which will focus on various topics regarding to Anime and the fandom. For now, it will work on an infrequent basis since it takes time to edit and record (future episodes will be audio only).If anyone is interested in joining for one of the episodes, I’ll be happy to do so. Just contact me.

In this episode, I will talk about my results from the Anime Blog Tourney while I record myself through the camera. Of course, the results surprised many, including myself, but not a big deal.

Since most people mistaken me as a male tsundere, I decided to introduce myself a bit more. I explain my background and such. So, I hope you enjoy and feel free to talk about it! Also, I wish good luck to the other participants in the tourney. I should have the other critiques for the Green Bracket by the end of this week.

Excuse my coarse voice… I just came home. (Image Source)

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Read moreChikorita Cast – Episode 1 – Aniblogosphere Tourney Recap
Category: PodcastTag: aniblog tourney, fandom, podcast

Green Bracket Blog Critiquing – Part 1 out of 4

April 17, 2012 by Chikorita157 10 Comments


As promised, I will critique people’s blogs so people can improve their blogs for the future, regardless if they win or not. As stated in my list of criteria in the inaugural post, I’m basing my grading on that. For blog owners, I will write a few suggestions and my overall impressions. They will get published after all the blogs in the bracket had their polls opened.

For the first one, I will give criticism to the first quarter of the Green Bracket. If you are the author of these blogs, please take it with a grain of salt as these are my opinions and they aren’t meant to offend you.
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Read moreGreen Bracket Blog Critiquing – Part 1 out of 4
Category: Aniblog Tourney CritiquingTag: aniblog tourney, constructive criticism, opinion

In Response to the Mudslinging by Draggle

April 16, 2012 by Chikorita157 16 Comments

Notice: I never intended to make this serious and I might have took it the wrong way. Of course, the tournament is meant to give more blogs exposure and get constructive criticism. So no offense is intended on both sides and this is just a joke.
With that over, the constructive criticism for all the blogs I have checked out will get posted on Wednesday at 4 PM EDT. So enjoy the e-drama for now.


Yeah, I definitely saw the post you made and I’m very disappointed in you. It’s one thing to become competitive. However ruining my reputation is one of the things I will not allow you to do. Don’t pretend I didn’t notice because I have trackbacks coming in for my posts and I’m watching your updates on twitter!

In the end, I predict that I will have a comeback because cheating is bad and I believe in Karma… Don’t be like the Republican candidates and play fair.

If you against this mudslinging, vote for the deserving underdog in the Aniblog Tourney!

Read moreIn Response to the Mudslinging by Draggle
Category: Site UpdatesTag: drama, winning a circle jerk contest is more important than blogging

Papa Kiki, Clannad and Family – A Worthwhile Commitment

April 16, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

After watching 8 episodes of Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai, there was something that really got me thinking. Although many dissed the show as something perverted, the drama in the 8 episodes I watched proved that raising a family is a difficult task and reminding me of Clannad, which had similar themes. Despite the difficulties the fathers faced in both shows, they continued because its worthwhile experience. (Image Source)
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Read morePapa Kiki, Clannad and Family – A Worthwhile Commitment
Category: Clannad, Clannad ~After Story~, Editorials, Papa no Iukoto o KikinasaiTag: analysis, family, opinion

Support Us in the 2nd AniBlog Tourney!

April 16, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

いらっしゃませ!(Welcome to my blog!)

During the first Aniblog Tourney, I experienced a close loss in the first round. Since then, I have learned from my mistakes by improving my content and interacted with more people. Now, the second Aniblog Tourney is about to begin and we are up against Draggle’s Anime Blog.

As most say, quality is always better than quantity. With that, I have been working hard on writing more posts outside the realm of episodic posts. So, check out my opinion pieces that I have handpicked (you can see more in the Editorials category) and feel free to comment on them if you have any thoughts before you vote… (unhide the spoiler to see the recommended posts)

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  • Anime and the Perception in the West – An important topic on why the west is obsessed with violence while the East focuses more on cuteness and nostalgia.
  • Valentines Day Special – My Favorite Idols – A brief explanation on my favorite idols from The Idolmaster.
  • Anime and Video Gaming: How they changed everything… – Gaming and Anime Adaptations are sometimes related, so why not write about it?
  • Brief Thoughts about the US Anime Industry and Anime Collection – My thoughts on the US Anime Industry in the past year. Also, I share my Anime collection.
  • Improving Anime Blogs and Writing – 2012 Edition – Tips to improve your Anime Blog for the New Year.
  • SOPA, The Cancer that will kill the Aniblogosphere… in America. – My explanation of the now-dead Stop Online Piracy Act and how it would impact the Anime Blogosphere.
  • Iyashikei, The Art of Friendship, Escapism and Healing – If you wondering why Aria is so relaxing, this is the reason.
  • The Reason why I Anime Blogging and the Social Experiences – I view Anime Blogging is a social experience. In this piece, I share my experiences during those 2 years.
  • On Taste Testing and Dropping Anime: My Anime Viewing Experiences. – My views on taste testing and dropping anime.
  • Hourou Musuko – Innocence, Acceptance and Betrayal… – My take and thoughts on Shuichi’s difficulties on his Transgenderism and society’s treatment of it.
  • For Fun: Everybody Hates Kyubey™ – If you watched Madoka Magica, I share my reasons why Kyubey is the cruelest creature ever seen in Anime History.
  • Thoughts about Bill 156 and Why the Law is Censoring like it’s 1984. – My thoughts about the Nonexistent Youth Bill and why it’s a horrible idea.
  • Moe and an Argument against Genre Elitist – Much more than just Cuteness – An argument against elitism and their hatred of moe. Also, it serves as my defense for the genre by explaining why it’s more than just “cute girls doing cute things.”
  • Ore no Imouto – Eroge or Why there shouldn’t be a double standard on Violent Games and Eroge – An argument against the double standard with eroge and violent video games since both doesn’t necessarily harm people.


In addition to editorials, I have also focused on other features such as:

  • Homura-chan’s Pokemon Adventure – Although I have never finished the final part, I shared my experiences while playing Pokémon White.
  • Idolm@ster 2 Let’s Play – Video “Let’s Play” of everyone’s favorite idol producing game.
  • Japanese Self-Study Progress – Various thoughts I made during my Japanese Self Study.

This is pretty much it. Feel free to browse around for my other content (episodic and review posts) and most importantly, don’t forget to vote for the deserving candidate in the Aniblog Tourney! Polls will open today until Wednesday at 4 PM Eastern Daylight Time (20:00 GMT)! May the best blog win!

(Update 1:also, ignore the nonsense that Draggle is spreading about me… he is just having some fun. :p)

(Update 2: Cheating is bad, so please vote for integrity and content quality, not the libel he wrote about me.)

(Update 3: We playing around, so don’t take any of our mischief seriously)

(Note: This post will remain stickied until the poll’s closure.)

Read moreSupport Us in the 2nd AniBlog Tourney!
Category: Site UpdatesTag: aniblog tourney, updates

Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 15 – Space Yacht Club + Bentenmaru = Double the Trouble

April 16, 2012 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Must enjoy the sweets!

Since Marika has the Space Yacht Club as her crew, what else could go wrong?
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Read moreMouretsu Pirates – Episode 15 – Space Yacht Club + Bentenmaru = Double the Trouble
Category: Mouretsu PiratesTag: pirates, princesses, science fiction, sweets

Fate/zero – Episode 15 – Chivalry and the Demise of Caster

April 15, 2012 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
I've got the power and nothing will get in my way.

Finally, we get an exciting end to the battle against Caster.
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Read moreFate/zero – Episode 15 – Chivalry and the Demise of Caster
Category: Fate/zeroTag: action, Ufotable

Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 1 – They Should Have Called it “Shining Bread”

April 14, 2012 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Although the girls look cute, there is not much substance beyond that.

Like it says on the tin, the first episode has a lot of bread and happiness…
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Read moreShining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 1 – They Should Have Called it “Shining Bread”
Category: Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~Tag: first impressions, moe, omg bread, Production I.G

Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 2 – The Wild Goose Chase of Making Up

April 13, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
It's not like I want to make up with you anyway...

I think this episode blown my mind away in every way possible…
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Read moreNatsuiro Kiseki – Episode 2 – The Wild Goose Chase of Making Up
Category: Natsuiro KisekiTag: better than expected, comedy, sphere, Sunrise, yuri

A Channel + Smile OVA – Episode 2 (END) – Yuuko’s Day of Sickness and New Years Hijinks

April 12, 2012 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
This can never get old...

Finally, we are at the last A Channel + Smile OVA consisting of Yuuko getting sick, apple slice carving and the New Years Festival.
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Read moreA Channel + Smile OVA – Episode 2 (END) – Yuuko’s Day of Sickness and New Years Hijinks
Category: A ChannelTag: comedy, final thoughts, moe, OVA, Studio Gokumi

Little Busters and JC Staff: The Changes of Time

April 11, 2012 by Chikorita157 17 Comments

Just recently, Key announced that JC Staff would produce the Little Busters anime. Unfortunately, this was not well received by the fans. It stirred a lot of harsh criticism since they expect Kyoto Animation to make it. From what I have seen, this makes me wonder if the rage is justifiable or the fans are too entitled?

In the past two days, I read three opinion pieces regarding the whole matter. Therefore, I felt the need to share my own thoughts on why their decision isn’t as bad or rather, marks a transition to the New Key. (Image Source)
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Read moreLittle Busters and JC Staff: The Changes of Time
Category: EditorialsTag: controversy, fandom, JC Staff, key, opinion

What Makes a “Good” Anime?

April 9, 2012 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

In a perfect world, most fans would enjoy all the anime that gets produced. Sadly, this isn’t the case since we do not know what the show will give us until we watch it. This leaves us with the usual remark, “It gets better, I swear” which is frequently used as a defense. I’m a firm believer of that because any show can have a potential of becoming good. This leaves us with the question, what exactly makes a good anime? I will explain just that along with my experiences.
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Read moreWhat Makes a “Good” Anime?
Category: EditorialsTag: essay, fandom, opinion, personal experiences

Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 14 – The Unexpected Disaster and Crew Searching

April 8, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Apparently, Marika is not used to wearing skirts like these.

As Marika heads back home from a day’s worth of pirating, something unexpected happened in the meantime.
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Read moreMouretsu Pirates – Episode 14 – The Unexpected Disaster and Crew Searching
Category: Mouretsu PiratesTag: pirates, princesses, science fiction

Fate/zero – Episode 14 – Dogfights and the Hopeless Battle…

April 8, 2012 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Gilgamesh takes the whole situation as a walk in the park...

It has been a long time, but Fate/zero hits us with an exciting episode for the second half. With that, this leaves us with the servants duking it out against Caster while Karia and Tokiomi has a confrontation over giving up Sakura.
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Read moreFate/zero – Episode 14 – Dogfights and the Hopeless Battle…
Category: Fate/zeroTag: action, drama, Ufotable

Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai – Episode 8 – Apartment Searching and Hina’s Big Upset

April 7, 2012 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Yuuta, make this happen!

From the last episode, poo has certainly hit the fan with the landlady handing the eviction notice to Yuuta. Now, he has to search for a new one so that they can stay together.
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Read morePapa no Iukoto o Kikinasai – Episode 8 – Apartment Searching and Hina’s Big Upset
Category: Papa no Iukoto o KikinasaiTag: comedy, drama, family, moe

A Channel + Smile (OVA) – Episode 1 – The Mountain of Pancakes

April 7, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Teacher looks great...

After witnessing a disappointment from the first episode of Natsuiro Kiseki, I had to wash the bad taste from my mouth. With that, I decided to watch the first A Channel + Smile OVA, which focuses on a different set of stories compared to the main series that aired last spring.
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Read moreA Channel + Smile (OVA) – Episode 1 – The Mountain of Pancakes
Category: A ChannelTag: comedy, moe, OVA, Studio Gokumi

Let’s Check Out – Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 1

April 6, 2012 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Let this snapshot set the mood for this episode.

If you read some of my contributions on Anime Instrumentality Blog, it’s a known fact that I am a fan of Sphere because the girls can sing great (with Toyosaki Aki being an exception). Now, they are creating an original anime called Natsuiro Kiseki, which means Summer Color Miracle in Japanese. Since it combine one of my favorite group of singers with one of the best animation studios, Sunrise who recently produced Daily Lives Of High School Boys, what could go wrong?
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Read moreLet’s Check Out – Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 1
Category: Natsuiro KisekiTag: drama, first impressions, sphere, Sunrise

Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Second Season – Final Review

April 5, 2012 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

Ever since the airing of Tantei Opera Milky Holmes in the fall of 2010, I never expected it to become the most entertaining comedies of the season. When a sequel got announced last year, I naturally got excited since I wanted to see more hysterical moments between Milky Holmes, the Genius 4 and Gentleman Thieves.  As you expect, it’s the same show that we come to love, but taken to the next level. (Image Source)
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Read moreTantei Opera Milky Holmes Second Season – Final Review
Category: Reviews, Tantei Opera Milky HolmesTag: comedy, final impressions, JC Staff, moe, mystery

Amagami SS Plus – Final Review

April 4, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

In the summer of 2010 when I was on vacation, I had some urge to watch Amagami SS, which is an adaption based off a romance visual novel by Enterbrain, which only got a Japanese release. While Haruka’s, Karou’s and Tsukasa’s arcs were good, the others just disappointed me, Rihoko especially since the writer decided to become a jerk-ass and Friendzoned her! That conclusion just ruined it for me, which is one of the reasons I never finished the first season until days before the sequel airing.

Amagami SS Plus is a continuation of the girls’ arcs from the first season. Will Junichi live up to his interactions with them? Let’s find out, shall we? (Image Source)
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Read moreAmagami SS Plus – Final Review
Category: Amagami SS, ReviewsTag: AIC, final impressions, moe, romance

Anime Blogging and Longevity – The Challenges Ahead

April 3, 2012 by Chikorita157 11 Comments

I want share some thoughts about Anime Blogosphere’s longevity since this post sparked my interest. Ever since the first Aniblog Tourney finished in 2010, good amount of blogs have died at the 1 to 2-year mark while new ones pop up. Only a handful ever passed the three years and beyond mark. There are many factors I have explained such as time management issues. However, there are other aspects that I haven’t covered, which I like to share. (Image Source)
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Read moreAnime Blogging and Longevity – The Challenges Ahead
Category: EditorialsTag: AniBlogosphere, essay, fandom

Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Second Season – Episode 12 (END) – The Great Dance Off

April 2, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Must farm before we lose our toys again!

It’s the last episode and Milky Holmes goes back to farming with their toys? What?
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Read moreTantei Opera Milky Holmes Second Season – Episode 12 (END) – The Great Dance Off
Category: Tantei Opera Milky HolmesTag: comedy, final impressions, JC Staff, moe

Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 13 – Hanging out with Princesses

April 1, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Mami is proud of her work...

After the ghost ship returns to the Serenity Star System, Marika gains a lot of publicity from becoming a local celebrity for her actions.
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Read moreMouretsu Pirates – Episode 13 – Hanging out with Princesses
Category: Mouretsu PiratesTag: pirates, princesses, science fiction

Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai – Episode 7 – Dinner with the Nieces

March 31, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Look what you have started now, Hina!

After Yuuta finished his last nightly shift at a sweets factory, he allows the Street Observation Club come to visit his nieces for dinner.
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Read morePapa no Iukoto o Kikinasai – Episode 7 – Dinner with the Nieces
Category: Papa no Iukoto o KikinasaiTag: comedy, family, moe

Hidan no Aria – OVA – The Haunted Hot Springs Inn

March 30, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It's a fun time until...

I’m certainly out doing myself by writing about hot springs episodes from two different series in one day!
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Read moreHidan no Aria – OVA – The Haunted Hot Springs Inn
Category: Hidan no AriaTag: hot springs, JC Staff, moe, OVA, ping pong, tsundere
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