Kantai Collection

Midseason Impressions – Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai and Kantai Collection, and Twitter Alternatives

November 6, 2022 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

Now we are at the halfway point of the fall season. So with that, I will share my mid-season thoughts on Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai and first impressions for Kantai Collection Second Season.

Also, I will share what I am working on for the Twitter alternative, as things have been going downhill since Musk took over. Given the rising amount of hate speech and chaos with advertisers pulling out and layoffs over the past week, some are concerned that the downfall of Twitter is near. I thought of that and started to create an alternative to it.

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Category: Kantai Collection, Site Updates, Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga NaiTag: first impressions, impressions, updates

What is on My Mind – Winter/Spring 2022 – Sony Pulls a Monopolistic Move, Sentai Gets Bought, Dealing with Content Thieves and More

March 29, 2022 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

With Winter coming to an end, it’s time to share some things I found interesting throughout the last three months. Yes, I will talk about Sony’s new monopoly on anime, at least in the west.

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Category: Editorials, Kantai CollectionTag: anime industry, opinion

12 Days of Anime for 2015 and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It is that time of year again, it’s time to share my 12 anime moments for this year, a tradition I do every year. Since I am busy with work, I decide to do it in one shot.
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Category: 12 Days of Anime, Charlotte, DanMachi, Dog Days, Fate Stay/Night, Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, Hibike! Euphonium, Kantai Collection, Nisekoi, Shirobako, The iDOLM@STERTag: 12 days, christmas, rambling

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ (Anime) – Final Review

June 25, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Back in 2013, Kadokawa Games decided to create a game called Kantai Collection (艦隊これくしょん, lit: Fleet Collection), which is a free to play browser game. It is basically a card battle game that involves war ships personified as cute girls.

While the game aimed to appeal to war ship otakus, the franchise’s popularity sprung up because of the fandom and the voice actresses who are involved with the project. The rest was history. The game was so popular that Kadokawa and DMM (who hosts the game) had to put in place a lottery in place in order to play the game, besides the geographical restriction.

Given how popular Kantai Collection is, eventually they announced an anime production for this franchise. While there are some viewers that complained about some aspects of the show, especially since most of the western viewers could not play the game without jumping through several hoops, what are my thoughts on the show? That is what I’m set out to do.
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Category: Kantai Collection, ReviewsTag: action, Diomedea, drama, final impressions, moe, ships

Forget Twin Tails, Ponytails are the Best!

April 1, 2015 by Chikorita157 10 Comments

You might be wondering, which hairstyle looks better, twintails or a ponytail? Naturally, Twintails are the cutest since two is obviously better than one. Today, I realized that twintails are so overrated when I saw the light. Obviously, ponytails are the best and I will tell you why.
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Category: Dog Days, Editorials, Kantai Collection, Mahou Shoujo Madoka MagicaTag: April Fools, opinion, ponytails, ponytails are better than twintails, twintails

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 12 (END) – The Final Showdown

March 26, 2015 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

Nagato finally shows who's boss. — Nagato finally shows whose boss.

So, what is the outcome of the battle? Will Akagi meet her fate?
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, drama, final thoughts, moe, ships

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 11 – Can you Fight Fate?

March 18, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

With Fubuki finally remodeled, it’s time to carry out the plan that the admiral left them. Still, it seems that Akagi feels a bit anxious about the operation over a vision she saw.
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, drama, moe, ships

Effect of Source Material on the Anime Viewing Experience

March 17, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

In the past, I have written several opinion pieces on how a person perceives an Anime as a good one and what is considered a good adaptation. However, I feel that expectations on how the viewers perceive an adaptation can vary depending on prior knowledge of the source material and how the show is being made.
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Category: Amagi Brilliant Park, Atelier Escha and Logy, Editorials, Kantai CollectionTag: analysis, essay, fandom, opinion, personal experiences

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 10 – Failure is (not) always an option

March 11, 2015 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

It seemed that Fubuki caught the Idiot Ball by trying to do it alone. — It appears that Fubuki caught the idiot ball by trying to do it alone.

Despite the attack on the Navel Academy from last time, it looks like the Admiral’s plan remodel Fubuki will go forward. Then again, isn’t she working a bit too hard?
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, drama, moe, ships

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 9 – Fubuki’s Jealousy and Poi gets an Upgrade!

March 4, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Fubuki just got a burst of euphoria after Akagi petted her head.

It seems that Fubuki got a bit jealous since Yuudachi received a remodel.
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, Diomedea, drama, moe, ships

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 1 – Fubuki’s First Battle

January 7, 2015 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Fubuki is already in her own dream world.

Since most of the shows for winter won’t be airing until the weekend, I may as well share my first impressions on the first episode of Kantai Collection.
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Category: Kantai CollectionTag: action, first impressions, moe, ships

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Midseason Impressions – Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai and Kantai Collection, and Twitter Alternatives

What is on My Mind – Winter/Spring 2022 – Sony Pulls a Monopolistic Move, Sentai Gets Bought, Dealing with Content Thieves and More

12 Days of Anime for 2015 and Merry Christmas

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ (Anime) – Final Review

Forget Twin Tails, Ponytails are the Best!

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 12 (END) – The Final Showdown

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 11 – Can you Fight Fate?

Effect of Source Material on the Anime Viewing Experience

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 10 – Failure is (not) always an option

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 9 – Fubuki’s Jealousy and Poi gets an Upgrade!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ – Episode 1 – Fubuki’s First Battle

Aru Majo ga Shinu Made – Episode 9 – Meg Defying Magic to Save a Special Tree Spirit

The Quest to Revive AniBlogTracker, Finding Japanese Media and Culture Blogs and More

Slime Taoshite 300-nen Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita 2 – Episode 8 – Escaping the Cold By Going to a Tropical Escape

mono – Episode 7 – Mangaka’s Donburi Walk Outing

Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite – Episode 8 – Setting Tina Up for Success