• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header left navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • Home
  • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Banners
    • Spam Liker Hall of Shame
    • Podcast
  • Reviews
  • Guides
    • List of Suggested Manga
  • Kireina Yuri
  • Subscribe
    • RSS Feed
    • Mastodon
    • Bluesky (Bridged, Blog Feed Only)
    • Misskey
    • Feedburner
    • Anime Blog Tracker
    • Comments Feed
    • Add to Feedly
    • WordPress Reader

Chikorita157's Anime Blog

Anime blog that focuses on Yuri and School Girl Slice of Life Anime and Editorials

  • Tab 1
  • Tab 3
  • Tab 3
  • Home
  • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Banners
    • Spam Liker Hall of Shame
    • Podcast
  • Reviews
  • Guides
    • List of Suggested Manga
  • Kireina Yuri
  • Subscribe
    • RSS Feed
    • Mastodon
    • Bluesky (Bridged, Blog Feed Only)
    • Misskey
    • Feedburner
    • Anime Blog Tracker
    • Comments Feed
    • Add to Feedly
    • WordPress Reader

comedy

moe

drama

music

opinion

final impressions

yuri

idol

action

kyoani

chikorita157

Fate/Zero – Episode 1 – Brief First Impressions

October 2, 2011 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
They make a fine couple...

As expected, Fate/Zero started with a bang in a massive, 48-minute first episode. From my experience, it’s the longest introduction to a story I have seen for the first time since I started watching anime. Considering that this episode is very long, I’m only going to share my overall thoughts in a brief manner with the assumption that everyone had already watched it.
…

Read moreFate/Zero – Episode 1 – Brief First Impressions
Category: Fate/zeroTag: first impressions, Ufotable

Nichijou – Episodes 25-26 (END) – Short Reflection

October 1, 2011 by Chikorita157 4 Comments


In the final two episodes, Nichijou ends off with a bang. Given the heartwarming and the exciting ending, it gave me some positive aspects I want to reflect about. (Image Source)
…

Read moreNichijou – Episodes 25-26 (END) – Short Reflection
Category: NichijouTag: comedy, final impressions, kyoani, slice of life

The iDOLM@STER – Episode 13 – Unexpected Trouble and Miki’s Shining Performance

September 30, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Despite the anxiousness, the performance will turn out fine.

The big day has finally arrived and everyone’s excited for the performance. Unfortunately, tension increases as a typhoon makes landfall, leaving Ritsuko and her unit stranded with the strong possibility of not making it on time.
…

Read moreThe iDOLM@STER – Episode 13 – Unexpected Trouble and Miki’s Shining Performance
Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, drama, moe, music

The iDOLM@STER – Episode 12 – Miki’s Rebellious Return

September 29, 2011 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
No matter how you look at it, she is very upset.

Through some miscommunication, it caused Miki to get her hopes up a bit too much. Ultimately, Ritsuko’s rejection crushed her dreams and this causes her to change her mind and quit until the Producer convinces her to come back.
…

Read moreThe iDOLM@STER – Episode 12 – Miki’s Rebellious Return
Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, moe, music

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 26 (END) – Confessions and Goodbyes

September 28, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
She's determined to come back, someday...

The night of the Bonbari festival has arrived. With Ko finally making it there, how will Ohana react?
…

Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 26 (END) – Confessions and Goodbyes
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, final impressions, PA Works, romance

Shinryaku!? Ika Musume – Episode 1 – Return of Chizuru’s Status Quo!

September 27, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
You don't want to mess with Chizuru... she's dangerous!

Finally, the second season of Ika Musume has invaded the blogosphere with the first episode. Of course, if you interested in watching this show and haven’t watched the prequel, I highly suggest doing so before jumping right in or you can get lost pretty easily.

Like in my previous posts of this show, I will split the post into three parts on each sketch showing by brief thoughts about it.
…

Read moreShinryaku!? Ika Musume – Episode 1 – Return of Chizuru’s Status Quo!
Category: Shinryaku! Ika MusumeTag: comedy, Diomedea, first impressions, moe

Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe – Final Review

September 25, 2011 by Chikorita157 5 Comments


With the start of the 21st century, the so-called Iyashikei genre became popularized, especially with Aria through its gorgeous scenery, focus on friendship, and lighthearted feeling. I tend to enjoy them as it melt the stress from life that gives you a good feeling.

Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe is just that, except it involves a really cute and young Japanese girl living in a foreign country like France. (Image Source)
…

Read moreIkoku Meiro no Croisèe – Final Review
Category: Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe, ReviewsTag: final impressions, moe, Slatelight, slice of life

Tamayura (OVA) – Episodes 3 & 4 (END) – Finding that Special Place…

September 23, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Believe it or not, Fuu was so clumsy back when she was a child.

At the last half of the story, we get to see Fuu and her friends searching for the spot where her father took that special picture. Through the help of Sayomi, whose driving skills is very dubious, she made this adventure possible.
…

Read moreTamayura (OVA) – Episodes 3 & 4 (END) – Finding that Special Place…
Category: TamayuraTag: final impressions, Hal Film Maker, moe, photography, slice of life

Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe – Episode 12 (END) – Claude’s Acceptance for Yune

September 22, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Yune just loves her cats...

We are finally at the end with Yune obsessing over cats once again.  Underneath it all, there are some dramatic and heartwarming moments to resolve Claude’s concern for her.
…

Read moreIkoku Meiro no Croisèe – Episode 12 (END) – Claude’s Acceptance for Yune
Category: Ikoku Meiro no CroisèeTag: drama, final impressions, moe, Slatelight, slice of life

Tamayura (OVA) – Episodes 1 & 2 (First Impressions) – Pictures Tell a Thousand Memories

September 21, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
The girls simply enjoys being with each other...

Before the Fall Anime Season begins, I decided to take a look at Tamayura, which is a four episode long OVA involving four girls. Of course, I always tend to like these shows because the nostalgia, lighthearted story and of course, friendship.
…

Read moreTamayura (OVA) – Episodes 1 & 2 (First Impressions) – Pictures Tell a Thousand Memories
Category: TamayuraTag: first impressions, Hal Film Maker, moe, photography, slice of life

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 25 – Turmoil and Losing the Kissuisou They Love…

September 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Ohana becomes anxious of where the inn is heading that she can't sleep.

As the employee’s refuse to surrender, they start to work long hours to win the battle. Meanwhile, Ohana becomes increasingly worried about the changes happening around her. She fears that it won’t be the same Kissuisou inn she knew and love once the festival is over.
…

Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 25 – Turmoil and Losing the Kissuisou They Love…
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works

Nichijou and Kyoto Animation’s take on Creativity

September 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 11 Comments


In the past few years, the Slice of Life genre gained a lot of popularity. Many of these shows while similar have unique stories. As I explained in my editorial about the genre back in 2010, there is really no defined definition of what makes a show a Slice of Life.

In particular, Kyoto Animation has pushed few of the most popular shows of this genre.  Lucky Star and K-On has a huge following for cute characters, but both of them have two different premises. The former focuses on the anime subculture and the latter, the true essence of friendship. On the other hand, Nichijou takes a spin of the genre with less emphasis on characters and more on ingenious comedy (Image Source).
…

Read moreNichijou and Kyoto Animation’s take on Creativity
Category: Editorials, NichijouTag: commentary, essay, kyoani, opinion, slice of life

True Tears – Episode 6 – The Growing Tension of Love

September 18, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
The lack of Noe was somewhat disappointing...

Things get problematic as the situation between Shinchiro and everyone else gets tense. In short, poo has definitely hit the fan.
…

Read moreTrue Tears – Episode 6 – The Growing Tension of Love
Category: True TearsTag: drama, love triangle, PA Works, romance

New Theme and Feedback

September 18, 2011 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Since I decided to redesign the theme ahead of time, so I spent 6 hours making a new child theme.  And you might be asking, why are you changing the design if the old one is okay?

From April of last year, I created my first major theme based off the Thematic Framework. It took many hours since I don’t have a sufficient knowledge of CSS. Because of this, I had to play trial and error. Eventually, I liked the design and made several minor changes over the months. While the design looked fine, it had some quirks with the layout and such. Because I’m redesigning the theme and color scheme when my blog turns three years old next February, I may as well overhaul the backend of the theme.

When I was deciding on the theme framework to use, I didn’t want to use a free theme since these designs tend to get overused, especially the Twenty Ten and Twenty Eleven themes (especially with the sidebar removal being a pain in the butt). I made a decision to spend some money to get a premium theme that will last into the future. After looking around, I have chosen to use StudioPress’s Genesis as I can create a child theme like I did with Thematic and it’s not too outrageously expensive compared to Thesis. This new theme still uses the same color scheme since I haven’t come up with one with some noticeable changes, which makes it look cleaner. Of course, the theme itself reduced the need to use a few plugins like WP-PageNavi, which will hopefully take the load off the site. Also, I’ll be adapting this theme to Shiori’s Diary when this design gets finished.

If you have any suggestions on what I should add or change in the new theme, make a comment below and I will take a look at it. Besides from that, enjoy the somewhat new design!

(Image Source)

Read moreNew Theme and Feedback
Category: Site UpdatesTag: site, theme overhaul, updates

Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe – Episode 11 – Yune’s Unfortunate Wish

September 17, 2011 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Yune finally asks Calude as Alice gets excited... but she doesn't get the response she wanted.

Claude decides to go on a picnic with Yune and Oscar. This is where she starts recalling the sad memories of her older sister, Shione.
…

Read moreIkoku Meiro no Croisèe – Episode 11 – Yune’s Unfortunate Wish
Category: Ikoku Meiro no CroisèeTag: drama, moe, Slatelight, slice of life

The iDOLM@STER – Episode 11 – Preparing for the Best and Miki’s False Hope

September 16, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Haruka is optimistic about the announcement. As for Yayoi, well...

At last, the Producer gets a performance at a concert for the girls. They become excited and start to practice their new routine amidst some setbacks.
…

Read moreThe iDOLM@STER – Episode 11 – Preparing for the Best and Miki’s False Hope
Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, drama, moe, music

True Tears – Episode 5 – Shinichiro and His Annoying Lies

September 14, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
She finally snaps...

From Jun’s surprising request to have Shinichiro to go out with his sister, it seems like he doesn’t understand why. When he intervenes in Hiromi’s love life, well things get ugly rather quickly.
…

Read moreTrue Tears – Episode 5 – Shinichiro and His Annoying Lies
Category: True TearsTag: drama, love triangle, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 24 – The Fight to Keep Kissuisou Alive

September 13, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Once again, Takako intervenes...

At last, Ohana has confronted her feelings with Ko after he spent some time with Satsuki. At the same time, the employees of Kissuisou are not giving into Sui’s idea of shutting down the inn and taking things into their own hands.
…

Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 24 – The Fight to Keep Kissuisou Alive
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works, romance

The iDOLM@STER – Episode 10 – The Fierce Idol Sports Competition

September 12, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Azusa knows how to catch everyone's attention.

The challenge is on for 765 Productions (led by Ryuuguu Komachi) as they complete an idol-sporting event against other agencies. Unfortunately, there is one group of girls who aims to dampen their spirit to win.
…

Read moreThe iDOLM@STER – Episode 10 – The Fierce Idol Sports Competition
Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, action, comedy, crossdressing, moe, music

The iDOLM@STER – Episode 9 – Mystery of the Missing Gorgeous Celeb Pudding

September 11, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Let this scene set the theme for this mystery...

I have to admit, I’m not a big fan of the Futami twins because they are out of control. Despite the cliché storm in their mystery, they were still entertaining.
…

Read moreThe iDOLM@STER – Episode 9 – Mystery of the Missing Gorgeous Celeb Pudding
Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, comedy, moe, mystery, where's my pudding!

The iDOLM@STER – Episode 8 – Adventures of Azusa Miura… in a Wedding Dress!

September 10, 2011 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
It seems that everyone wants a piece of Azusa...

Sorry about that long delay… Since the subs got delayed for the past two weeks due to some extraordinary circumstances, I had to put this show off and watch some of my backlog. Gratefully, episodes 8 and 9 were finally released today, so I’m confident that I will get caught up by Monday.

As for this episode, Azusa getting lost and a group of bodyguards chasing after her was a fun experience. All of this happened with her wearing a nice-looking wedding dress.
…

Read moreThe iDOLM@STER – Episode 8 – Adventures of Azusa Miura… in a Wedding Dress!
Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, action, comedy, moe, music

Tears to Tiara – Episode 13 – Taliesin and the Tricky Duel

September 9, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Taliesin knows how to deceive everyone!

Subsequently after the kidnapping of Rhiannon and her return, the Gaels become increasingly concerned about the growing threat from the Empire. Eventually, they decide to do what’s best… Attempt to forge an alliance with another clan.
…

Read moreTears to Tiara – Episode 13 – Taliesin and the Tricky Duel
Category: Tears to TiaraTag: action, adventure, Leaf, moe, White Wolf

Tantei Opera Milky Holmes – Summer Special – Kokoro Becomes an iDOLM@STER!

September 8, 2011 by Chikorita157 8 Comments
Oh god, what did they do to you, Kokoro-chan?

Well, sort of… It’s not like she had a choice or anything.

It felt like a long time since Tantei Opera Milky Holmes ended back in December of last year. This show was particularly fun not because the girls were adorable, but for the outright hilarious comedy that didn’t involve the overused tsundere archetypes.  With a second season coming next winter, I can only wonder about the shenanigans Milky Holmes and the Genius 4 will be up to.

For now, we have the summer special [1. The special took place between episodes 7 and 8.], which centers on Kokoro’s journey of becoming an idol shortly after the G4’s demotion for failing to capture Aresenè among other things.
…

Read moreTantei Opera Milky Holmes – Summer Special – Kokoro Becomes an iDOLM@STER!
Category: Tantei Opera Milky HolmesTag: comedy, idol, JC Staff, moe, music, OVA

Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe – Episode 10 – Oscar’s Playfulness and Jean’s Shadow

September 7, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Yune loves her cats and there's no denying it!

Oscar has some fun with Alice and Yune after finding some stuff in a storage room. At the same time, Claude departs to see an old client of his father’s.
…

Read moreIkoku Meiro no Croisèe – Episode 10 – Oscar’s Playfulness and Jean’s Shadow
Category: Ikoku Meiro no CroisèeTag: drama, moe, Slatelight, slice of life
  • Previous
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 122
  • Go to page 123
  • Go to page 124
  • Go to page 125
  • Go to page 126
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 153
  • Next

Sidebar

Categories

Archives

Current Season

  • Mayonaka Punch
  • Na Nare Hana Nare
  • Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan
  • VTuber nanda ga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta

Episodic Blogging Schedule

To be decided.

Anything not covered here will be covered at Kireina Yuri with short impressions.

Non-Episodic Content

  • Editorials
  • Japanese Self-Study Progress
  • Let’s Plays
  • Podcast
  • Project iM@S
  • Reviews

Follow Us

You can subscribe to this blog via WordPress Reader

Follow Chikorita157’s Anime Blog on WordPress.com

Also follow us on Mastodon for the latest blog updates and Anime/Manga/Video Games related toots

Follow @chikorita157 on Mastodon

Get a Mastodon Account

Anime Lists

AniList
MyAnimeList

Recent Posts

Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi – Review

mono – Episode 12 (END) – The Absent Cinephoto Club Member and Filming the Horror Mockumentary

Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite – Episode 13 (END) – Winning the Heart by the Stans Through Instrumental Rock

Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi – Episode 12 (END) – Satoko’s New Eye and Konoha’s Return

Maebashi Witches – Final Review

Recent Comments

  1. 1or11 on Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite – Episode 13 (END) – Winning the Heart by the Stans Through Instrumental RockJuly 1, 2025
  2. chikorita157 on Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi – Episode 7 – Satoko Gives Up Gacha to Become a Social Media InfluencerJuly 1, 2025
  3. chikorita157 on Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite – Episode 13 (END) – Winning the Heart by the Stans Through Instrumental RockJuly 1, 2025
  4. 1or11 on Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite – Episode 12 – The Second Live House Performance OpportunityJuly 1, 2025
  5. chikorita157 on Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite – Episode 12 – The Second Live House Performance OpportunityJuly 1, 2025

RSS Kireina Yuri

  • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi – Episode 11 – The Delicious Christmas Party June 22, 2025
  • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi – Episode 10 – Childhood Friend Reunion and Cooking at a Traditional Japanese House June 15, 2025
  • Maebashi Witches – Episode 11 – Piecing Back Together the Lost Memories June 15, 2025
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Subscribe and Follow Us For New Content

If you want to receive the latest posts in your email, you can subscribe to this blog via email or click the follow button to follow this blog dirrectly using a Mastodon or Misskey account.

chikorita157
chikorita157
@chikorita157@chikorita157.com
Follow

Follow this account to follow my blog posts. You can comment to posts by replying to them. For BlueSky users, follow @ap.brid.gy first.

I review CGDCT and Yuri Anime and Manga, and write editorials/reviews as well.

3,652 posts
104 followers

Follow chikorita157

My Profile

Copy and paste my profile into the search field of your favorite fediverse app or server.

Your Profile

Or, if you know your own profile, we can start things that way!

To follow this blog via Wordpress Reader, click the button on the right.

Follow Chikorita157’s Anime Blog on WordPress.com
Follow Kireina Yuri on WordPress.com

Follow us on Mastodon or BlueSky for the latest blog updates and Anime/Manga/Video Games related toots

Note for Bluesky users: Follow @ap.brid.gy first before following

Follow us on Mastodon
Follow us on Bluesky
Get a Mastodon Account

© 2009–2025 James M. All rights reserved. Images are owned by their respective owners.

All text on this page is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. Powered by Mai Theme.

Privacy Policy

mastodonMisskey tumblrrss