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Miracle Girls Festival – Final Review

February 9, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Believe it or not, I enjoy rhythm games a lot considering my musical background. I have played several rhythm games ranging from Dance Dance Revolution, Audiosurf, The Idolmaster and even Project Diva along with a few anime licensed ones.

When I heard about Miracle Girls Festival back in 2015, it’s basically a dream come true. It’s a crossover game featuring female characters (a good chunk from shows that has a female cast) from 11 franchises (Yuru Yuri, Kin-iro Mosaic, Wake Up Girls, Gochuumon to name a few) with the same gameplay like the Project Diva games. How well does it fare? Let’s find out.
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Category: Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, Reviews, Wake Up GirlsTag: final impressions, music, sega, Video Games

Koukaku no Pandora – Episode 5 – Nene and Clarion Gives a Helping Hand

February 6, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Nene managed to amaze everyone on her first performance ever.

As always, the misadventures with Nene and Clarion continues as they perform in a park, which causes Nene to question using Clarion’s powers.
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Category: Koukaku no PandoraTag: action, comedy, science fiction

Haruchika – Episode 5 – Finding the Elephant’s Breath

February 4, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Yep, Akari is one energetic girl that the Student Council had a hard time stopping her.

Surprisingly, it’s now spring and apparently there is a girl that has a new mystery for Haruta to solve. What is it?
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Category: HaruchikaTag: drama, mystery, PA Works

Musaigen no Phantom World – Episode 5 – Koito and Facing Old Phantoms From Childhood Again

February 3, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It looks like Kurumi is throwing her bear into the Phantom hunting ring.

At last, the reasons over Koito being a loner finally gets revealed.
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Category: Musaigen no Phantom WorldTag: action, drama, kyoani, supernatural

Pokémon Turns 20 Years Old and The Origins of How I Become Interested in Anime

February 2, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

It’s surprising how fast time flies since Pokémon officially turns 20 years old later this month with the first generation games (Red and Green) releasing back in February 27^th, 1996 in Japan. While I have reflected on the franchise (mostly on the games) in the past, it’s time to share my overall thoughts on how Pokémon made me become an anime fan that I am today.
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Category: EditorialsTag: fandom, personal experiences, pokemon, rambling

Koukaku no Pandora – Episode 4 – The Joys of Volunteering

January 30, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Takumi is truly scary, especially if you are BUER.

It seems that Takumi wants to experiment on BUER, but can she keep a secret from Nene and Clarion?
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Category: Koukaku no PandoraTag: action, comedy, science fiction

Haruchika – Episode 4 – Mystery of the Haunted Apartment Building

January 28, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

It seems that Chika made new friends with Haruta's older sister, Minami that he does not get along with. — It seems that Chika made new friends with Haruta’s older sister, Minami that he does not get along with.

It looks like Haruta got evicted from his apartment. What is he going to do aside from living inside a tent?
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Category: HaruchikaTag: mystery, PA Works

Musaigen no Phantom World – Episode 4 – Reina’s Family Troubles, Is Escapism the Answer?

January 27, 2016 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

It seems that Reina have a huge appetite.

It seems that Reina is keeping a secret from her parents about the club she joined, which they might not approve. Is escapism the answer? Let’s find out.
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Category: Musaigen no Phantom WorldTag: comedy, drama, kyoani, supernatural

Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?? (Second Season) – Final Review

January 26, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

As stated earlier, I regret not watching Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka when it first aired in 2014 since I enjoyed every moment of cute girls working at a café. While people had a caffeine-like withdraw after the first season finished airing, when a sequel was announced, people jump for joy since this show is finally coming back for a second season. Does it live up to the prequel? Let’s find out.
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Category: Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, ReviewsTag: final impressions, iyasashikei, moe

Koukaku no Pandora – Episode 3 – Nene Meets Her Crazy Aunt

January 23, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Not quite the Honeymoon, but Nene is surely happy that Clarion is now hers.

Now that Clarion is now Nene’s, will they make it to her aunt?
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Category: Koukaku no PandoraTag: action, comedy, science fiction

Haruchika – Episode 3 – Drama of The Forgotten Briefcase

January 21, 2016 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

It seems that Haruta blocked Chika's dream of having private lessons with the instructor. — It seems that Haruta blocked Chika’s dream of having private lessons with the instructor.

For our next new member, Chika and Haru finds out the reason why Maren decided to not join the Bass Club, but instead choose the Drama Club.
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Category: HaruchikaTag: drama, mystery, PA Works

Musaigen no Phantom World – Episode 3 – Mai’s Forgotten and Embarrassing Childhood Past

January 20, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It seems that Mai has some rivals that she doesn't know about. — It seems that Mai has some rivals that she doesn’t know about.

At last, we finally dive into Mai’s past. Is Mai a shy girl that she said she was or is she hiding something?
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Category: Musaigen no Phantom WorldTag: action, kyoani, supernatural

Physical vs Digital Releases – Why Japan Still Loves Physical Formats

January 19, 2016 by Chikorita157 10 Comments

For a while now, I have bought physical copies of games, music CDs and even anime DVDs/Blu-rays since I prefer owning an actual copy. Nowadays, the trend has shifted towards digital distribution even though Japan still prefer physical formats over digital. Why is this the case and what effects does it have on the industry as a whole.
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Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, fandom, industry, opinion, physical vs digital

Koukaku no Pandora – Episode 2 – Nene Shows What She’s Capiable Of

January 16, 2016 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Nene is happy that Clarion got repaired.

Now that girls who work for Uzal messed up a robot that causes it to destroy the city, can Clarion and Nene shut it down in time before things become worse?
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Category: Koukaku no PandoraTag: action, science fiction

Haruchika – Episode 2 – Solving the Impossible Puzzle

January 14, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Apparently Haruta lives alone and Chika came to visit. Oh my!

Apparently, the mysteries get stranger as Haruta tries to solve another one in order to find out why Miyo doesn’t want to join the band.
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Category: HaruchikaTag: drama, mystery, PA Works

Musaigen no Phantom World – Episode 2 – UFO Hunting

January 13, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Yep, the third girl kind of appears. — Yep, the third girl finally appears.

It seems that Haruhiko isn’t so useless after all. Still, who is this red-haired girl who wears headphones all the time?
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Category: Musaigen no Phantom WorldTag: action, fanservice, kyoani, supernatural

Love Live! The School Idol Movie Review

January 11, 2016 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

At last, here is the movie that everyone is waiting for as Muse’s finishes their journey as school idols as they go on a surprise trip to the big apple to help promote the future of Love Live. (This is a review of the Japanese copy of the Blu-ray with English Subtitles.)
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Category: Love Live, Movies, ReviewsTag: final impressions, idols, music

Koukaku no Pandora – Episode 1 – New Friends and Abilities

January 9, 2016 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

It seems that our hot scientist seems to have an interest in this young girl. — It seems that our hot scientist seems to have an interest in this girl.

Finally, there is a cute cyborg cat girl!
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Category: Koukaku no PandoraTag: action, first impressions, science fiction

Haruchika – Episode 1 – A Mysterious Message

January 7, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It seems that Chika is trying to escape her dark past with volleyball despite students wanting to recruit her.

It seems that Chika decided to play the flute for one reason only. What is it?
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Category: HaruchikaTag: first impressions, music, mystery, PA Works

Musaigen no Phantom World – Episode 1 – Limbos and Recruiting New Members

January 6, 2016 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

Even after all that effort, they got nothing? Perhaps Haru is the reason.

Does this show remind me of something oddly familiar? Hunting ghosts that look like Youkai and sealing them? Yep, it is, but this time it’s lighthearted.
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Category: Musaigen no Phantom WorldTag: action, comedy, fanservice, first impressions, kyoani, supernatural

Winter 2016 Anime Season Preview

January 2, 2016 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Now that the New Year has finally come, I realized that I completely forgot to share what I want to watch for winter. I guess it’s time to come up with a list quickly, although it will be barren compared to last year.
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Category: Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, winter 2016

Year in Review – Reflecting back on Anime Blogging in 2015

December 31, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

2015 is finally coming to a close. Since I have shared my top Anime for this year, it’s time to reflect back on my blogging and what happened during the year.
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Category: EditorialsTag: end of year, rambling, reflection