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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

Little Busters! Overall Final Review

January 4, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: satou aoi

When Key/Visual Arts announced back in spring of 2012 that JC Staff would be animating Little Busters, some fans didn’t like the idea. With the second season concluding earlier this week, how do the prequel and the sequel stacks up? (Image Source)
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Read moreLittle Busters! Overall Final Review
Category: Little Busters!, ReviewsTag: drama, final impressions, JC Staff, key, moe

Best and Worst Anime of 2013 and Year in Review

December 31, 2013 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

Artist: natsukiyuu

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to focus on the best and the worst Anime of 2013 along with some thoughts about 2013. (Image Source)
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Read moreBest and Worst Anime of 2013 and Year in Review
Category: Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, Editorials, Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Little Busters!, Love Live, Ore No Imouto, Photo Kano, Suisei no GargantiaTag: opinion, reflection, year end

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 13 (END) – The Power of Friendship

December 29, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
At least they made it in time.
At least they made it in time.

As Rin regains her will to fight on, will Riki do the same?
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 13 (END) – The Power of Friendship
Category: Little Busters!Tag: final thoughts, JC Staff, key

12 Days of Anime – Part 3 (END) – Prisma Illya, Gargantia, Neptunia, Little Busters

December 23, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: mini39mame

As Christmas arrives in less than 2 days, it’s time to share my final four moments in Anime. (Image Source)
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Read more12 Days of Anime – Part 3 (END) – Prisma Illya, Gargantia, Neptunia, Little Busters
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, Community Projects, Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Little Busters!, Suisei no GargantiaTag: 12 days, opinion, reflection

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 12 – A Glimmer of Hope

December 22, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Rin and Riki finally made it back to the real world. Are they ready to face the big wreck?
Rin and Riki finally made it back to the real world. Are they ready to face the big wreck?

As Riki and Rin leave the world that Kyousuke created, what harsh realities will they face?
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 12 – A Glimmer of Hope
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 11 – Bidding Farewell and Facing Reality

December 15, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
With Kyousuke back in action, it time to say farewell after playing the last baseball game.
With Kyousuke back in action, it time to say farewell after playing the last baseball game.

Since the world Kyousuke created is coming to an end, how will Riki and Rin fare when they have to face reality?
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 11 – Bidding Farewell and Facing Reality
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 10 – The Secret of the World Revealed

December 8, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
He planned it from the beginning.
He planned it from the beginning.

As Riki successfully recruits Kengo, what is the secret that Kyousuke has been hiding for a while?
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 10 – The Secret of the World Revealed
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, flashback, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 9 – Lessons of Winning and Losing

December 1, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Clearly, Kengo is faking his injury.
Clearly, Kengo is faking his injury.

Kengo is the person Riki has to beat.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 9 – Lessons of Winning and Losing
Category: Little Busters!Tag: baseball, drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 8 – The Fight of Strength and Friendship

November 24, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Our nightmare has become reality. The whole world is filled with Masato.
Our nightmare has become reality. The whole world is filled with Masato.

Riki now faces his first obstacle in reviving Little Busters, defeating Masato.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 8 – The Fight of Strength and Friendship
Category: Little Busters!Tag: action, drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 7 – A New Start

November 17, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Although Rin is timid than ever, she is still adorable.
Although Rin is timid than ever, she is still adorable.

After Kyousuke’s complete failure from last time, the ball is now in Riki’s court as a loop takes shape.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 7 – A New Start
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 6 – Suffering, Deception and Betrayal

November 10, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Kyousuke is angry that his plan isn't working.
Kyousuke is angry that his plan isn’t working.

Kyousuke deceives everyone and shows that he is evil.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 6 – Suffering, Deception and Betrayal
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 5 – The World’s Secret (Almost) Revealed

November 3, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Their final moments together before it gets real.
It’s their last moment being together before it gets real.

At least, the person behind the mysterious notes reveals his identity as Rin’s and Riki’s intimate relationship gets cut short.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 5 – The World’s Secret (Almost) Revealed
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 4 – Riki’s New Girlfriend and the Final Task

October 27, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
That girl appears again, too bad she doesn't win.
That girl appears again, too bad she doesn’t win.

As Yuiko fades away, Rin finally takes center stage.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 4 – Riki’s New Girlfriend and the Final Task
Category: Little Busters!Tag: comedy, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 3 – Yuiko’s Final Wish

October 20, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
She looks smart, but never smiles.
She looks smart, but never smiles.

At last, the mystery about the time loop is shown.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 3 – Yuiko’s Final Wish
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 2 – The Endless Recursion of Love

October 13, 2013 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
It seems that Yuiko has a strong interest in Riki.
It seems that Yuiko has a strong interest in Riki.

It seems that Riki got himself into a Groundhog Day loop.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 2 – The Endless Recursion of Love
Category: Little Busters!Tag: comedy, JC Staff, moe, romance

Little Busters Refrain – Episode 1 – Yuiko’s Hidden Anger

October 6, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
People would think that throwing a pancake party will make this episode cheerful, you are mistaken.
You would think that throwing a pancake party will make this episode cheerful. Nope, we are mistaken.

Since Little Busters is now back, Komari decides to throw a pancake party.
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Read moreLittle Busters Refrain – Episode 1 – Yuiko’s Hidden Anger
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, first impressions, JC Staff, key, moe

Fall 2013 Anime Season Preview

September 24, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Artist: soranagi

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)
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Read moreFall 2013 Anime Season Preview
Category: Little Busters!, Season PreviewsTag: fall 2013, first impressions, plans

Little Busters – Episode 26 (END) – Preparing for the First Game

April 9, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
All the girls show their appreciation for Riki. He is very lucky.
All the girls show their appreciation for Riki. He is very lucky.

It seems that Riki is not confident enough, but he gets some support from some girls.
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Read moreLittle Busters – Episode 26 (END) – Preparing for the First Game
Category: Little Busters!Tag: final impressions, JC Staff, key, moe

Little Busters – Episode 25 – The Unexpected 9th Member

April 1, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
I admit, she actually looks cute.
I admit, Miyuki actually looks cute.

Who is the 9th member on the baseball team? It’s closer than you think.
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Read moreLittle Busters – Episode 25 – The Unexpected 9th Member
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters – Episode 24 – Puppeteering for Secrets

March 24, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Apparently, this is what Rin will do next to find the secret.
Apparently, this is what Rin will do next to find the secret.

Rin does a puppet show FOR SECRETS!

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Read moreLittle Busters – Episode 24 – Puppeteering for Secrets
Category: Little Busters!Tag: comedy, JC Staff, key, moe

Little Busters – Episode 23 – Despair and Hope

March 17, 2013 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
This is Riki's face when he saw Kud naked!
This is Riki’s face when he saw Kud naked!

Kud probably made the wrong decision… or did she?
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Read moreLittle Busters – Episode 23 – Despair and Hope
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key

Little Busters – Episode 22 – Saving the Dream

March 10, 2013 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Kud is pretty much depressed in this episode...
Kud is pretty much depressed in this episode…

As the situation worsens, Kud begins to lose hope.
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Read moreLittle Busters – Episode 22 – Saving the Dream
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key, moe

Little Busters – Episode 21 – The Unexpected Tragedy

March 3, 2013 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Oh, Kud is too cute in that outfit! *nosebleeds*
Oh, Kud is too cute in that outfit! *nosebleeds*

Kud’s mother may look cute, but…
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Read moreLittle Busters – Episode 21 – The Unexpected Tragedy
Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key, moe
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