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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.
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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Read moreKantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 7 – A Glimmer of Hope
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
Artist: チã‚ģ
Artist: チã‚ģ

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 6th year of blogging while I share my thoughts about the future.
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Read moreChikorita157’s Anime Blog turns 6 Years Old – Reflecting on 6 years of Blogging and Looking towards the Future
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
Artist: infinote
Artist: infinote

Happy Singles Appreciation Day! It’s not like I’m lonely or anythingâ€Ķ
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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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Read moreThe iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 6 – Mio and Anya – The Tale of Two Idols and Setting Expectations Too High
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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Read moreKantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 6 – Akatsuki Sisters and Their Mission to Win a Cooking Contest!
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
Artist: swordsouls
Artist: swordsouls

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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Read moreThoughts about Self-Insert and Featureless Characters – Do they Ruin Anime, Video Games, etc.? It Depends
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
Artist: 凊åšĩ
Artist: 凊åšĩ

Cold snaps and snow is making me feel a bit lazyâ€Ķ
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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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Read moreThe iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 5 – No Debut? Occupy 346 Productions!
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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Read moreKantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 5 – The Unlikely Squadron
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

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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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Read moreAll Work and No Pay – Being a Japanese Animator is Tough
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
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Artist: 南æĩœã‚ˆã‚Šã“

While the blizzard was a complete bust, at least we got to see some nice moments with Ema.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 4 – Shirobako and Dog Days Double Dash
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.
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 aboutâ€Ķ
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Read moreThe iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 4 – Let’s Make a PR Recording!
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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Read moreKantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 4 – Burning Love! and Shimakaze Hide and Seek
Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, drama, moe, ships

Amagi Brilliant Park – Final Review

January 27, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: swordsouls
Artist: swordsouls

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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Read moreAmagi Brilliant Park – Final Review
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
Artist: かわい
Artist: かわい

Sadly, deadlines are meant to be broken after allâ€Ķ
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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.
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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Read moreThe iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 3 – The First Performance
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
Artist:  m-eine
Artist: m-eine

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

The Inspector Green Tag

January 18, 2015 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

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In the past, I decided to do these types of questionnaire posts from other Anime bloggers to give a sense of what type of fan I am. Since a fellow Anime blogger, Overlord-G who is the author of The Yuri Nation decided to tag me, I will do it for fun.
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Category: Clannad, Community Projects, Mahou Shoujo Madoka MagicaTag: fandom, meta, personal experiences

Weekly Anime Impressions – Winter 2015 – Week 2 – Shirobako, Idolmaster Cinderella Girls and Dog Days”

January 17, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Artist: gum
Artist: gum

At last, Anzu finally shows up!
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Category: Dog Days, Shirobako, The iDOLM@STER, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, winter 2015

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 2 – Special Training and Punishments for not doing Homework

January 14, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
When it comes to Akagi, Fubuki gets excited.
When it comes to Akagi, Fubuki gets excited.

It seems that the last battle was a bit too much for Fubuki. Will she improve?
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, moe, ships

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;birth2 Sister’s Generation – Final Review

January 13, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

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Back in 2013, Compile Heart and Idea Factory started remaking Neptune games for the PlayStation Vita starting with the first game, Neptune Re;birth 1. Neptune Re;birth 2 Sister’s Generation in comparison to the prequel feels more like an enhanced port rather than a remake since Mk2 did not have as many problems in comparison to the first game in the franchise. If so, what improvements did Compile Heart and Felistella made in this enhanced port?
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Read moreHyperdimension Neptunia Re;birth2 Sister’s Generation – Final Review
Category: Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Playstation Vita, Video Games

Winter 2015 First Impressions Roundup – Dog Days” and Idolmaster Cinderella Girls

January 10, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: zen
Artist: zen

At last, the last two shows I plan on watching for this winter has finally aired. Now, it’s time to share my first impressions on the third season of Dog Days and Idolmaster Cinderella Girls.
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Read moreWinter 2015 First Impressions Roundup – Dog Days” and Idolmaster Cinderella Girls
Category: Dog Days, The iDOLM@STER, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: first impressions, winter 2015

Shirobako – Episode 13 – A New Year and More Work for Aoi

January 9, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It's already the new year and Aoi is already suffering with all this work thrown on top of her.
It’s already the new year and Aoi is already suffering with all this work thrown on top of her.

The New Year barely started and Aoi is already stressed out after taking on a higher position of becoming the production desk.
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Category: ShirobakoTag: anime industry, PA Works
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