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Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 11 – Bocchi’s Class Change Anxieties and an Unexpected New Friend

June 14, 2019 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Bocchi comes to a sad realization with possible class change.

With Bocchi’s first year in middle school comes to an end in two months, she comes to a sad realization. She officially made only 5 friends. Also, her work might go down the drain at the start of her 2nd year. Yes, she is afraid that she will become separated from her friends. Moreover, she has to make new friends again in a different class. This won’t happen once, but twice.
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Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Transfer Limitations in Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield, Is Game Freak Betraying their Fans?

June 12, 2019 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Artist: ゆーき

Back in February 2019, Game Freak finally announced their next generation games, Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch. This game will finally have a third person view in an open world compared to the previous games. However, after showing off new features at E3, a lot of people became upset. News broke that you won’t be able to transfer all your Pokémon from the Pokémon Home service to the new games. This is because of Game Freak’s change in direction.

To me, this decision is a big betrayal to the loyal Pokémon fan base. Of course, many people are angry about this decision and for good reasons. He or she won’t be able to use all of their favorite Pokémon in the new games. With that, I want to share my thoughts on why Game Freak is out of touch with the fan base.
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Read moreTransfer Limitations in Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield, Is Game Freak Betraying their Fans?
Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, controversy, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 8 – The Last Hurdle For Club Status

June 10, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
At last, Tsubasa have a huge annoucement to share.

After a two-week delay, we are finally back. This time, after Tomoe suggested it, Tsubasa announced the idea of having the girls participate in a girls’ baseball tournament. With her asking her members about it, they agreed. However, it’s going to be expensive and they will need club status to make it happen.
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Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 10 – Sotoka’s Final Quest to Become Bocchi’s Friend

June 7, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It’s obvious that Bocchi couldn’t make any friends this semester.

It’s the end of the second semester and Bocchi haven’t made any new friends. Meanwhile, Sotoka wants become friends with Bocchi, but this will mean that she has to give up her apprentice status.
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Read moreHitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 10 – Sotoka’s Final Quest to Become Bocchi’s Friend
Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Summer 2019 Preview and Blog Updates

June 3, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Artist: 湊おじたん

Given how quiet the spring season has been, which led to a miserable state of this blog, I am definitely happy that summer is coming soon. With that, I will share what shows I plan to watch this summer along with blog plans.
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Read moreSummer 2019 Preview and Blog Updates
Category: Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, rambling, summer 2019

Manga Review – Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Volume 1 – Becoming Idols to Aim for Stardom and Save a Dormitory

June 2, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

While the first half of 2019 have two seasons devoid of Manga Time Kirara adaptions, the wait is almost over. This consists of Machikado Mazoku, Ochikobore Fruit Tart and Koisuru Shouwakusei (Asteroid).While the former will air this summer, the other two will air probably in the fall or in the near future. With that, It’s time to take a look at the first volume of Ochikobore Fruit Tart (おちこぼれフルーツタルト, lit: Dropout Fruit Tart) manga.

Author:Hamayumiba Sou (浜弓場双)

Publisher:Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Carat)

Original Release Date: May 15, 2016

Where to Buy

  • Physical: CDJapan
  • Digital: CDJapan eBooks

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Read moreManga Review – Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Volume 1 – Becoming Idols to Aim for Stardom and Save a Dormitory
Category: ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, idol, Manga Time Kirara, moe, music

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 9 – Cooking Class Troubles and Winning Over Kako with Curry

May 31, 2019 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Bocchi is working with other students besides her friends. Will she survive?

The teacher assigns Bocchi to a group different from her usual friends for cooking class. Will she survive this? Also, will her plan to win over Kako become a success?
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Read moreHitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 9 – Cooking Class Troubles and Winning Over Kako with Curry
Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! (OVA) – Summer Camping Trips and Halloween Costume Surprises

May 26, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
While Miyako wants to say home, Hinata wants her to go camping.

Since the next episode of Cinderella Nine is delayed until next week, it’s time to check out the Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita original video animation. This consists of 4 short stories, two in which stands out the most.
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Read moreWatashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! (OVA) – Summer Camping Trips and Halloween Costume Surprises
Category: Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!Tag: comedy, final impressions, moe, yuri

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 8 – Bocchi’s Friend Making Adventure Continues

May 24, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Believe it or not, Sotoka is very popular.

Now that everyone is back from vacation, Bocchi tries to talk to Kako again.
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Read moreHitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 8 – Bocchi’s Friend Making Adventure Continues
Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Vita Retrospective – Why It’s Better than the Nintendo 3DS for Anime and Japanese RPGS, but Still Unsuccessful

May 22, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: 蜜桃まむ

Since I finally obtained a PlayStation Vita in 2012, it was my console of choice. It had a great library of Japanese role-playing games and anime themed games released throughout the Heisei Era. While the console did poorly in the west, it sold well in Japan. This is not too surprising since Japan vastly prefer portable consoles opposed to home consoles.
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Read moreVita Retrospective – Why It’s Better than the Nintendo 3DS for Anime and Japanese RPGS, but Still Unsuccessful
Category: EditorialsTag: opinion, Playstation Vita, Video Games

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 7 – The Quest for Club Status and Maiko’s Family Issues

May 19, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It’s amazing how Yoshimi destroyed a bat like that.

As the Baseball Association continues to practice, Yoshimi destroys a bat. Now, Tsubasa are in a debacle with the equipment worn out. With the lack of funding, there is one thing she needs to do. Upgrade the Baseball Association to a full-fledged club.
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Read moreHachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 7 – The Quest for Club Status and Maiko’s Family Issues
Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella NineTag: baseball, sports

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 7 – Summer Break Fun

May 17, 2019 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
It seems that Bocchi woke up from a bad nightmare.

At last, summer vacation is finally here. However, Bocchi seems down for some reason. We find out soon enough.
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Read moreHitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 7 – Summer Break Fun
Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 6 – Tomoe’s Secret Practice and Misunderstandings

May 12, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It’s obvious that Tsubasa’s carefree personality will become a hinderence to Tomoe.

From last time, Tsubasa’s team lost against the Seijo High School girls’ baseball team. Now, Tomoe seems upset the team lost their game.
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Read moreHachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 6 – Tomoe’s Secret Practice and Misunderstandings
Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella NineTag: baseball, sports

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 6 – Bocchi Public Speaking Fears

May 10, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Bocchi really doesn’t want to go to school tomorrow. It’s easy to see why.

Bocchi has to present a haiku in front of the class. However, given how shy she is, this can become a problem.
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Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

The Power and Popularity of Manga Time Kirara

May 9, 2019 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: araki495

Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, there has been various debates about moe. Despite the critics, moe in general has eventually became mainstay in modern anime

I feel the main reason moe actually saved anime is of course the adaptations of Manga Time Kirara series and Houbunsha, a Japanese book publisher that is behind it all. The first few series in 2007 started receiving anime adaptions. The first being Hidamari Sketch and Doujin Work. After that, the rest was history after K-ON aired and became wildly popular.

Since the 2010s, there are usually anime adaptations of series from the family of Manga Time Kirara family of magazine air almost every season. Sometimes, there might be two that air in the same season. You might be wondering why I think Manga Time Kirara is the savior of anime and why these magazines are popular? I will explain why.
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Read moreThe Power and Popularity of Manga Time Kirara
Category: Editorials, Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, Hinako Note, K-ON!, Kiniro Mosaic, New Game!, Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: analysis, manga, Manga Time Kirara, opinion

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 5 – Tsubasa’s Team First Game

May 5, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Everyone seems happy now that the team is now fully assembled.

Now that Tsubasa assembled the entire team, the next logical step is to play an actual practice game. As expected, it doesn’t go so well.
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Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella NineTag: baseball, sports

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 5 – Aru’s Unlucky Days

May 3, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
I find it halarious how Aru manages to pick up the wrong bag.

You might be wondering how unfortunate Aru is. At last, we get to find out in her own episode.
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Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 4 – Ryou Confronts Her Frustrations

April 28, 2019 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Tsubasa is sad that her baseball fun came to an end.

From last time, we learn what exactly happened during the baseball game between Tsubasa’s and Ryou’s team. Maybe we will find out why Ryou seems cold towards Tsubasa.
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Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella NineTag: baseball, sports

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 4 – Sotoka’s Quest To Become a Ninja

April 26, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Bocchi runs into one of her classmates who is obsessed with ninjas.

Now that Bocchi became closer with Aru and Nako, it’s time to befriend another girl. This time, it’s a foreign girl.
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Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru (OVA) – Indoor Hot Spring Fun and Misha Tries Becoming a Maid

April 24, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Misha and her friends are happy that they are going to an indoor water park/hot springs.

At last, Misha and her friends finally gets to go to an indoor hot spring. Of course, Tsubame and Midori tags along, even if Misha doesn’t want them there.
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Category: Uchi no Maid ga UzasugiruTag: comedy, maid, moe

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 3 – More Members and Tsubasa’s Former Rival

April 21, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Tsubasa and her friends are happy they finally reached club status.

Now that Tsubasa finally have enough members to form a club, she is still short on members. Surprisingly, she found three more members that she was looking for.
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Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella NineTag: baseball, sports

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 3 – Bocchi Invites Her Friends For the First Time

April 19, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It seems that Teruyo is scared of Nako, one of her students.

At last, Bocchi finally made another friend from last time. With that, she finally takes the next step. Yes, inviting Aru and Nako to her house.
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Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, moe

Manga Review – Comic Girls – Volume 2 – More Koyume and Tsubasa Shipping Moments?

April 16, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Now that Kaoruko settled in at the all-girls mangaka dorm, what happens next in the daily life of Kaoruko, Koyume, Tsubasa and Ruki as Kaoruko aims for serialization of her first series?

Author: Hanzawa Kaori (はんざわかおり)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Max)

Original Release Date: May 12, 2016

Where to Buy

  • Physical: CDJapan
  • Digital: CDJapan eBooks

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Read moreManga Review – Comic Girls – Volume 2 – More Koyume and Tsubasa Shipping Moments?
Category: Comic Girls, ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, manga, Manga Time Kirara, moe

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 2 – Don’t Give Up Suzuki, Just Do It!

April 14, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Akane finds out first hand that Baseball equipment is very expensive.

From last time, Tsubasa finds out that she couldn’t host her baseball practice at the school. This is after she got into a clash with the student council. However, all hope is not lost since Momoko found them a place where they can practice at.
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Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella NineTag: baseball, sports
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