As the 6th Generation of Pokémon Games finally releases this weekend, I felt the need to share some thoughts about the Pokémon franchise as it shaped my interests in gaming and of course, Anime. (Image Source)
…
Little Busters Refrain – Episode 1 – Yuiko’s Hidden Anger
Since Little Busters is now back, Komari decides to throw a pancake party.
…
Nagi no Asukara – Episode 1 – Prejudice and Menaka’s Faithful Encounter
As always, the art looks gorgeous in this show, but the characters are the sticking point.
…
Kyoukai no Kanata – Episode 1 – The Mysterious Girl Who Loves Stabbing
A cute glasses-wearing girl appears, but something seems rather mysterious about her.
…
Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Final Review
Back in the 80s and 90s, there was a heated console war between Sega and Nintendo with Sony and eventually Microsoft joining in the fray. In 2009, Compile Heart decided a game called Hyperdimension Neptunia (超次元ゲームネプチューヌ) that personified each console (Sega Neptune, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360) as cute girls. When they announced an Anime from the two games, I decided to take a look.
…
Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 12 (END) – Final Showdown and the Power of Friendship
Will Rei get her way and destroy the entire world? Nope.
…
The Art of Making Anime from Video Games
In a post that Kai as posted this week about how video game is adapted into a show. While I have shared my thoughts about anime adaptations and challenges involved with it, video game adaptations are a different story as the experience is not static. As adaptations of video games (excluding visual novels) become more popular as seen adaptations of The Idolmaster, Persona 4 and Neptunia, how do they achieve this while making it enjoyable? (Image Source)
…
Free – Episode 12 – The Emotional Return of Rin
After Rin is kicked off the relay team, what will be his fate?
…
Fall 2013 Anime Season Preview
As summer finally winds down, it’s time to take at a few shows I’m planning to watch in about less than a week. As always, it’s subject to change. (Image Source)
…
Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 11 – Rei’s Revenge
It seems that Rei has a nasty surprise waiting for Neptune.
…
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Final Review
I admit that I have a soft spot for magical girl shows. When I figured out that there was a magical girl show, which had characters from the Fate series, I decided to take a look. (Image Source)
…
Free! – Episode 11 – Rei and the Power of Teamwork
Before the big tournament, Rei clearly wants more answers from Rin.
…
Perceiving Anime as “Too Old”
In a recent topic that Yumeka focused on an interesting topic on why people feel that Anime made in the early years are considered too old. If we look at modern Anime today and compare it to the one’s in the 90s or early 2000s, we already seen that the medium gone such a long way from being something niche to going the main stream. While I’m not going to go compare the trends from each time period in detail, I want to share my reasons why people perceive some Anime as “too old” and if this feeling is subjective or not? (Image Source)
…
Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 10 – The Emotional Battle to Regain Peashy’s Memories
Neptune finally confronts her feelings for Peashy in a battle.
…
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Episode 10 (END)
It’s finally over for Berserker!
…
Free – Episode 10 – How Rin’s Dream was Broken
It seems that some bothers Rei, but what?
…
Japanese Role Playing Games: Why They aren’t being Localized?
After watching a video about someone’s thoughts about Japanese RPGs and the losing popularity of the genre in the west, it got me wondering why this is the case because Japanese video game developers are becoming more reluctant to localize more releases. I think there are some reasons why they feel this way. (Image Source)
…
Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 9 – Neptune’s Depression and Eden’s New Goddess
It seems that Neptune is suffering the most.
…
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Episode 9 – Irisviel’s Surprise Visit and Encouragement
Irisviel finally makes a surprise appearance to cheer her daughter up.
…
Free! – Episode 9 – Summer Festivals and Remembrance of the Past
After the cliffhanger, will Haruka and company make it to the next round?
…
Evolving Views on Fanservice – Why it’s not so bad after all.
A long time ago, I have been against fanservice in Anime as myself and some people perceive this as a bad thing for Anime. However, I have seen the light after watching and reviewing a lot of shows. Now, I want to share my reason fanservice and ecchi is not necessarily a bad thing as some people make it out to be.
…
Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 8 – Trouble in Paradise
Exactly what the tin says, this is your typical beach episode, but with a twist!
…
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Episode 8 – Melancholy of Illya
While the last card remains at large, it seems that Illya doesn’t want to fight any longer.
…
Free – Episode 8 – Friendship and Haruka’s Second Chance!
After Haruka becomes upset after losing against Rin, Kou saves the day with a secret event they can participate in.
…