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Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram – Final Review

March 1, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Back in 2011, Madoka Magica took the magical girl genre by storm as they deconstructed the whole genre by making it dark and filled with drama. As expected, the show received so much critical acclaim that it eventually received three featured length movies, a bunch of manga spinoffs and even a licensed video game, both were made by Bandai Namco. Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram is a sequel to the first portable game, which swaps the rogue-like dungeon crawling for a hack and slash gameplay on the PlayStation Vita.

Warning: Contains some spoilers from the Anime and movies.
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Category: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Playstation Vita, Video Games

Weekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 8 – Shirobako and Dog Days Double Dash

February 28, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

February has finally come to a quick end and winter is almost over. We are finally at the home stretch now!

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Category: Dog Days, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, winter 2015

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 8 – Yamato’s Hotel

February 25, 2015 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

As expected, Yamato prepared a lot of drinks and food ahead of the mission.

The 5^th squadron successfully carried out their mission despite Shoukaku getting severely damaged in the process. Thankfully, there is a tropical paradise nearby that has a base managed by another ship girl named Yamato.
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, beach episode, Diomedea, moe, ships

Why are people against Anime?

February 24, 2015 by Chikorita157 11 Comments

In the past, I have shared my thoughts on why people get bullied or fans get labeled as an otaku or a nerd just because he/she enjoys Anime. However, I have never gone through the reasons why some people are against Anime despite its popularity in the west ranging from the stigma surrounding 2D animation, different cultural/political views and being introduced to the wrong shows that give one a bad initial impression.
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Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, fandom, opinion

Weekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 7 – Shirobako and Dog Days Double Dash

February 22, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

If you didn’t know, today is Maekawa Miku’s birthday, which lands on “Cat Day” in Japan since two in Japanese almost sound like a cat when said consecutively. Yep, I just learned something new…
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Category: Dog Days, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, winter 2015

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 7 – Admitting Past Failures and What it means to be an Idol

February 21, 2015 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

With the absence of Mio and Rin, everyone is worried about the future of the Cinderella Project. — With Mio and Rin being absent, everyone is worried about the future of the Cinderella Project.

After Mio made a big scene in front of her peers that caused her to quit, how would the Producer convince her to come back?
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Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, drama, idol, music

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 7 – A Glimmer of Hope

February 18, 2015 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Looking at the damage Kagi received, it looks like it hurts.

At first, it appeared that Fubuki was on the roll until an unexpected attack caused Kaga to sustain a lot of damage while she protected Zuikaku. As the first mission of the operation nears with no instant heal bucket in sight, what will they do?
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, moe, ships

Chikorita157’s Anime Blog turns 6 Years Old – Reflecting on 6 years of Blogging and Looking towards the Future

February 17, 2015 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Yep, another year has passed and it feels like yesterday since I started my blog back in mid February 2009. Now, it’s time to take a look back on my 6^th year of blogging while I share my thoughts about the future.
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Category: Site UpdatesTag: blog milestone, meta, site news

Weekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 6 – Shirobako and Dog Days Double Dash

February 14, 2015 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Happy Singles Appreciation Day! It’s not like I’m lonely or anything…
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Category: Dog Days, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, winter 2015

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 6 – Mio and Anya – The Tale of Two Idols and Setting Expectations Too High

February 13, 2015 by Chikorita157 10 Comments

Mio may look excited, but there is something unexpected that might disappoint her. — Mio is fired up for her debut, but there is something unexpected that might disappoint her.

At last, it’s the big day has come with the New Generation and Love Laika making their first debut. Did the Producer made the right decisions?
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Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, drama, idol, music

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 6 – Akatsuki Sisters and Their Mission to Win a Cooking Contest!

February 11, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

While attempting to cook curry and burn a whole pot with a flamethrower may look funny, do not try this at home! — While attempting to cook curry with a flamethrower and burn a whole pot in the process may look funny, do not try this at home!

After Fubuki managed to resolve everyone’s differences in her squadron from, it’s time for a change of pace. Now, the spotlight is on the four girls in the Akatsuki class as they decide to enter a curry-cooking contest.
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: comedy, cooking, Diomedea, moe, ships

Thoughts about Self-Insert and Featureless Characters – Do they Ruin Anime, Video Games, etc.? It Depends

February 10, 2015 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

In the past, I have shared my thoughts on why male lead characters tend be weak-minded. Just recently, an interesting discussion about self-insert characters has popped up at AnimeSuki, which intrigued me. It makes me wonder if this is the reason most male characters are portrayed as such in Anime and other forms of media.
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Category: Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, Editorials, Kantai Collection, Little Busters!, The iDOLM@STERTag: analysis, opinion, themes in anime, Video Games

Weekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 5 – Shirobako and Dog Days Double Dash

February 7, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Cold snaps and snow is making me feel a bit lazy…
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Category: Dog Days, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, winter 2015

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 5 – No Debut? Occupy 346 Productions!

February 6, 2015 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

As expected, Anya looks adorable with cat ears. — As expected, Anya looks too adorable with cat ears.

It seems that Miku does not like the idea of Mio, Uzuki, Rin, Anya and Minami getting their debut first. What does she eventually do? Of course, Occupy!
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Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, comedy, drama, idol, music

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 5 – The Unlikely Squadron

February 4, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

For a moment there, Fubuki thought she was going to be alone with a group of girls that won't get along. — For a moment there, Fubuki thought she was going to be alone with a group of girls that won’t get along.

If the last episode was any indication, it seems that everyone got shuffled around. Unfortunately for Fubuki, she finds herself in a fleet where nobody could get along. Can she turn it around or is it a lost cause?
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, comedy, Diomedea, moe, ships

All Work and No Pay – Being a Japanese Animator is Tough

February 3, 2015 by Chikorita157 11 Comments

Just little over five years ago, I have done some research on how the Anime industry works and of course, I have only covered the surface. Shirobako, which started airing back in October of last year. Not only it reveals how anime is produced, but also blew open some of the internal issues in the industry, especially in regards to the animation studios.

With that, I will be focusing on animator’s wages, working conditions and its implications on the industry as a whole. Also, what steps should the industry take to deal with these issues?
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Category: About the Japanese Animation Industry, Editorials, ShirobakoTag: analysis, anime industry, essay, opinion, topical issues

Weekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 4 – Shirobako and Dog Days Double Dash

January 31, 2015 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

While the blizzard was a complete bust, at least we got to see some nice moments with Ema.
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Category: Dog Days, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, winter 2015

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 4 – Let’s Make a PR Recording!

January 30, 2015 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

Rika and Miria eagerly wants to be part of the recording.

After Rin, Uzuki and Mio had a successful debut on stage from last time, the producer gave them the task to create a PR video. I wonder what it will be about…
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Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, idol, music

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 4 – Burning Love! and Shimakaze Hide and Seek

January 28, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Kongo seems to be developing a liking for Fubuki and — Kongo is developing a liking for Fubuki and Shimakaze.

Kongou and her sisters are finally getting an appearance. You know what this means. At last, Shimakaze will finally get some screen time!
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, drama, moe, ships

Amagi Brilliant Park – Final Review

January 27, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

For a while, Kyoto Animation’s recent effort on their in-house adaptations has left me with mixed feelings, except for the first season of Chuunibyou and Free Eternal Summer. Besides the animation, the stories in particular did not impress me as much. However, when they announced that they would be making Amagi Brilliant Park by Shoji Gatoh, who also wrote Full Metal Panic into an Anime, I became somewhat excited. With that, did this show live up to expectations? Let’s find out!
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Category: Amagi Brilliant Park, ReviewsTag: comedy, drama, fantasy, final impressions, kyoani

Weekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 3 – Shirobako and Dog Days Double Dash

January 24, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Sadly, deadlines are meant to be broken after all…
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Category: Dog Days, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, winter 2015

The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 3 – The First Performance

January 23, 2015 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Kanako has a hard time resisting the urge, especially when the trainer is around.

After Rin, Uzuki and Mio met all the girls in their group, the Producer decided to have them perform at a concert with Mika as backup dancers. Are they prepared for it?
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Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, drama, idol, music

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 3 – The Surprise Attack

January 21, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Yep, Mutsuki also has someone she looks up to. — Yep, Mutsuki also has someone who she looks up to.

After witnessing the special training Fubuki has gone through in the past few days, Nagato decides to test her unit in a special mission. Will she make it?
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, drama, moe, ships

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram – First Impressions

January 20, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

In the past, I have been wary towards licensed video games for the fact that most of them produced in the west are notoriously bad. However, I have never played any licensed Anime games before. In the next few months, I am going to cover three Anime licensed video games over the course of several months. With that, I will share my first impressions thoughts on Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram.
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Category: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Video Game First ImpressionsTag: first impressions, Playstation Vita, Video Games