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Tiger Moms and Eagle Dads – Strict Parenting in Anime

September 1, 2012 by Chikorita157 4 Comments


Just recently, something has come into my mind about how parents raise their children in Anime after watching the 8th episode of Tari Tari. With the stereotype of Asian parents wanting their children to succeed such as the Tiger Mom and Eagle Dad, some of these stereotypes are also present in Anime. This is because Asian countries typically value education a lot, which is why they tend to rank high on science and math. For that, I’m going to explain what these terms mean with examples from various shows. (Image Source)
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Read moreTiger Moms and Eagle Dads – Strict Parenting in Anime
Category: Editorials, Fate/zero, Hanasaku Iroha, Ore No Imouto, Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai, Tari TariTag: analysis, essay, parenting

Twelve Days of Anime – Part I (Days 1-6)

December 17, 2011 by Chikorita157 5 Comments


アニメの12日 – 一部

Christmas is almost here and to celebrate it, I’m taking a look back at the first 6 notable events that grabbed my attention or surprised me.  This includes Fractale, Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai, Hanasaku Iroha, Working Second Season, A Channel and Gosick.

If you don’t know what this project is all about, I highly suggest checking out the prelude. (Image Source)

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Read moreTwelve Days of Anime – Part I (Days 1-6)
Category: 12 Days of Anime, A Channel, Fractale, Gosick, Hanasaku Iroha, Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai, Working!!Tag: 12 days, opinion, reflection

Hanasaku Iroha – Final Review

October 10, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It’s a known fact that PA Works is well-known for their original productions.  In particular, True Tears, Canaan and especially Angel Beats had garnered a lot of attention.  Although their production values are great, the stories get a bit too ambitious mostly because of the length. This eventually caused them to get a bit off track from the original premise as seen with Hanasaku Iroha. (Image Source)
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Final Review
Category: Hanasaku Iroha, ReviewsTag: coming of age, final impressions, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 26 (END) – Confessions and Goodbyes

September 28, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
She's determined to come back, someday...

The night of the Bonbari festival has arrived. With Ko finally making it there, how will Ohana react?
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 26 (END) – Confessions and Goodbyes
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, final impressions, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 25 – Turmoil and Losing the Kissuisou They Love…

September 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Ohana becomes anxious of where the inn is heading that she can't sleep.

As the employee’s refuse to surrender, they start to work long hours to win the battle. Meanwhile, Ohana becomes increasingly worried about the changes happening around her. She fears that it won’t be the same Kissuisou inn she knew and love once the festival is over.
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 25 – Turmoil and Losing the Kissuisou They Love…
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 24 – The Fight to Keep Kissuisou Alive

September 13, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Once again, Takako intervenes...

At last, Ohana has confronted her feelings with Ko after he spent some time with Satsuki. At the same time, the employees of Kissuisou are not giving into Sui’s idea of shutting down the inn and taking things into their own hands.
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 24 – The Fight to Keep Kissuisou Alive
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 23 – Ko’s Sudden Optimism

September 6, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Satsuki is here to help!

Takako decides to track down the con artist in Tokyo that ran away and took the money with her last effort to save the inn. Ohana also tags along to confront her mother about her future and of course, meeting her crush, Ko.
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 23 – Ko’s Sudden Optimism
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 22 – Catfights over “Crushes” and the Uncertain Future

August 31, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
At last, Ohana finally finds her true feelings for Ko.

With Takako’s and Enishi’s wedding approaching, Minko has yet to resolve her differences with Ohana until now.
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 22 – Catfights over “Crushes” and the Uncertain Future
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, love triangle, PA Works, tsundere

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 21 – Love = Double the Trouble

August 24, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
This was so predictable!

After focusing heavily on the side characters, plot finally returns when Enishi and Takako decides to marry each other. Unfortunately, the planning of their wedding sparks some love triangle drama between Minko, Ohana and Tooru.  Poo has certainly hit the fan for sure!
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, love triangle, PA Works, tsundere

Summer 2011 Anime Midseason Impressions

August 18, 2011 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Believe it or not, summer is more than half way done.  Although I haven’t watched much from the summer lineup since I went on a two-week vacation late last month, the shows that I watched were very enjoyable. Out of the show from this season’s lineup, I have watched Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe and The iDOLM@STER along with two shows from last season. (Image Source)
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Read moreSummer 2011 Anime Midseason Impressions
Category: Hanasaku Iroha, Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe, Nichijou, The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, kyoani, midseason impressions, opinion, PA Works, Satelight

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 20 – The Great Omurice Compromise

August 18, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Minako actually makes it after a few changes!

After the intense dispute between Minko and Yuki for not having Omurice on the menu, there is finally a solution within Nako’s obsession of having one for lunch.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, omurice is serious business, PA Works, tsundere

Best of Spring 2011 Anime Music

August 12, 2011 by Chikorita157 12 Comments

During the Fall 2010 Anime Season, I have taken a brief look of some the opening and ending songs I heard from the shows I were watching. Since I only covered a few shows last winter like Madoka Magica, Hourou Musuko and Fractale (Gosick is left out since the ending theme single came out in the spring), I decided not to focus on it. However, I have published a full review on Madoka Magica’s opening song, “Connect” at Anime Instrumentality and you should check it out!

For the Spring 2011 Season, there was a good number of opening and ending songs I liked. Out of the songs that released and listened to during spring, I liked “secret base ~kimi ga kureta mono~” (Ai Kayano, Haruka Tomatsu, Saori Hayami),  “Scarlet Knight” (Nana Mizuki), “Hazy” (sphere), “Scarlet Ballet” (May’n), and “Spread Wings” (Aki Misato). For each song, I will share my thoughts about them briefly. (Image Source)
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Category: Ano Hana, Dog Days, Editorials, Hanasaku Iroha, Hidan no Aria, Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: Ai Kayano, Aki Misato, Haruka Tomatsu, impressions, May'n, music, Nana Mizuki, opinion, Saori Hayami, sphere

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 19 – Aloof Minko and her war against Omurice

August 8, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Ko's rather feminine appearance was a complete surprise.

With the school festival coming in a matter of days, Ohana is very excited about her class’s plan to do a Princess Cafè. For Minko, she takes it a bit too seriously…
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, crossdressing, drama, PA Works, school festivals is serious business, tsundere

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 18 – Nako’s Other Personality…

August 2, 2011 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Believe it or not, Nako simply looked adorable in this episode.

After Enishi’s disastrous movie production, Nako finally gets her time in the spotlight….
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 18 – Nako’s Other Personality…
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, mermaids, moe, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 17 – Wait for it…

July 26, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Yuina goes for the EXTREME!!!

Enishi did not see this one coming at all… and fell into a SCAM!
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Read moreHanasaku Iroha – Episode 17 – Wait for it…
Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, disappointment, drama, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 16 – Enishi’s Movie Producing Dream

July 21, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Best reaction from Nako ever!

Since the class trip is finally over, the Kissuisou Inn gets an opportunity of a lifetime… a movie production!
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, fanservice, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 15 – Yuina’s Jealousy…

July 12, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It still purplexes me why Ohana wasted her time telling off these girls...

From the last episode, it is apparent that Yuina wants to have her own career instead of working in an inn. With the part timers suddenly quitting, it pushes the Fukuyo Inn into crisis, which causes Ohana to become uneasy and wanting to help out. This is where Yuina’s decision starts to get questioned.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, moe, PA Works, spoiled brat

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 14 – Fun at the Beach and Yuina’s Future

July 4, 2011 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
It's time for Yuina to shine...

It’s the beginning of summer. With that, Ohana and her classmates go on a class field trip to a coastal city where many things are bound to happen.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: beach episode, comedy, coming of age, fanservice, PA Works, swimsuits

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 13 – Family Bonding

July 4, 2011 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
It looks like Satsuki is going to turn Enishi's world upside down...

Since Satsuki finally decides to grant Ohana’s wish to visit the Kissuisou Inn, it looks like things are about to get crazy… or maybe not as she wants to make up with her mother.

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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, family bonding, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 12

June 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It may look good, but Minko doesn't know what she is up against!

After Ohana had her world turned upside down in the last episode, things turn out for the better for her mother. As for Ohana’s love interest, well…
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, horrible mom, PA Works, so much food

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 11

June 13, 2011 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
As you expect, the best mother of the year has finally arrived! </sarcasm>

Even with the hard effort Ohana puts into the inn, it’s not enough to stop the slanderous reviews that swept through all the inns in the Yunosagi Hot Springs. In order to make things right, she goes on a journey to fight against the person who wrote those reviews until she finds out the shocking truth.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, horrible mom, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 10 – Ohana’s Fever and Homesickness

June 6, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
While Ohana is willing to work, at least Nako knows what is best for her...

After Ohana’s big success from the last episode of dealing with the flood of customers, she has become too dedicated that it eventually caused major fatigue. This leads us to one of the strangest sick episodes I have seen so far.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, homesickness, PA Works, sick episode

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 9 – Brief Thoughts

May 30, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
As expected, everything went fine once everyone helped.

From the last episode, the Kissuisou Inn had a sudden surge of customers. With Ohana’s grandmother in the hospital after collapsing, things got stressful rather quickly. After Ohana fetched the notebook with all the customers out and called Nako for help, Ohana sets out to find Tooru.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 8 – Troubles at the Kissuisou Inn

May 23, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Yuina is so cute, but she barely gets any screentime.

The first time since Episode 5, things get a bit serious as the sudden surge of customers pour into the inn with Takako making the situation even worse with a stream of bad ideas.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, consulting is serious business, drama, PA Works
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