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Summer 2018 Anime Season Preview

June 15, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: 彩きいちご

Now that spring is finally winding down, it’s time to share what I plan to watch during the summer.
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Category: Free!, Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, rambling, summer 2018

Idol Anime and What Makes Them Similar to Sports Anime

September 28, 2016 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist; ちくわ。
Artist; ちくわ。

It has been a few years since I shared my thoughts on idol anime and why they are popular. While looking at some discussions on Love Live! Sunshine!! on anime forums, I realized how similar idol anime is to sports anime. With that, I will share some thoughts on what aspects makes these genres feel similar.
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Read moreIdol Anime and What Makes Them Similar to Sports Anime
Category: Editorials, Free!, Love Live, The iDOLM@STERTag: analysis, idol, opinion

Liebster Award Reprise

March 9, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: 梟森
Artist: 梟森

Back in 2013, I decided to answer some questions that were created by an Anime blogger named Silvachief. Of course, I didn’t know that this event was still going around since Overlord-G who is the author of The Yuri Nation decided to tag me with more questions. Because I have done several of these in the past, I may as well do another.
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Read moreLiebster Award Reprise
Category: Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, Clannad, Community Projects, Dog Days, Fate Stay/Night, Free!, Glasslip, Suzumiya Haruhi, The iDOLM@STERTag: fandom, meta, personal experiences

Free Eternal Summer – Episode 12 & 13 (END) – Haruka Finds a Dream

September 30, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
While it's sad that Haruka and Makoto will graduate, they will always be there.
While it’s sad that Haruka and Makoto will leave the team after graduation, they will always be together.

As Rin takes Haruka to Australia, will Haruka finally find a dream for himself?
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Read moreFree Eternal Summer – Episode 12 & 13 (END) – Haruka Finds a Dream
Category: Free!Tag: final impressions, kyoani, swimming

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 11

September 16, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: 瑞姫玉蘭
Artist: 瑞姫玉蘭

Fall is almost here and I’m somewhat swamped with course work.

Note: This is probably the last Weekly Anime Impressions post I will make until the next season starts. I will be posting my final episode impressions of Hanayamata and Free Eternal Summer separately.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 11
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 10

September 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Sally seems more excited about filming the girls rather than their routines.
Sally seems more excited about filming the girls rather than their routines.

Summer break is over, but there is still the hot springs episode.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 10
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 9

September 2, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: やもり
Artist: やもり

Summer Break has finally comes to an end with the final semester in college starting.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 9
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 8

August 26, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: kyuu (qchan)
Artist: kyuu (qchan)

It’s the last week before Fall Semester starts, so it’s time to enjoy what is left of my summer break.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 8
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 7

August 19, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

As usual, Tami is the cutest.
As usual, Tami is the cutest.

Believe it or not, girls with animal ears are cute… Too bad Yaya didn’t wear the cat ears.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 7
Category: Free!, Glasslip, HanayamataTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 6

August 12, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Yep, she changed alot.
Yep, she changed a lot.

Surprised that Naru’s dad suddenly noticed how much she changed after six episodes.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 6
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: mpressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 5

August 5, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Yep, Usagi managed to crash the computer before she can run the brainwashing program.
Yep, Usagi managed to get the blue screen of death from banging on the keyboard so hard before she was able to run the brainwashing program.

While I’m two episodes behind Sailor Moon Crystal, I am shocked that she still doesn’t know how to use a computer in 2014!
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 5
Category: Free!, Glasslip, HanayamataTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 4

July 29, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
This is why Naru considers Tami as her role model.
This is why Naru considers Tami as her role model.

Tami definitely foots the bill as a older sister-type, aside from Azusa.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 4
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 3 – Glasslip, Hanayamata and Free Eternal Summer Episode 3

July 22, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: hina (araburu-hinadori)
Artist: hina (araburu-hinadori)

I bet a lot of people are wondering why most Japanese songs have English words. They do it because it’s cute and cool.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 3 – Glasslip, Hanayamata and Free Eternal Summer Episode 3
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 2 – Glasslip, Hanayamata and Free Eternal Summer Episode 2

July 15, 2014 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: 伍長
Artist: 伍長

Yep, love is already in the air and we are only in the second week of the summer anime season.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 2 – Glasslip, Hanayamata and Free Eternal Summer Episode 2
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Summer 2014 Anime First Impressions Digest – Free 2, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Sailor Moon Crystal

July 8, 2014 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

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With vacation coming to an end, I’m finally back to share my initial thoughts for most of the Summer Anime I will be watching.
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Read moreSummer 2014 Anime First Impressions Digest – Free 2, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Sailor Moon Crystal
Category: Free!, Glasslip, HanayamataTag: first impressions, summer 2014

Summer 2014 Anime Season Preview and Site Updates (Recent Downtime and Future Plans)

June 7, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Artist: kiminitokimeki

Since summer starts in a few weeks, it’s time to share my thoughts on what shows I plan on watching for the next season along with some plans and updates regarding this blog. (Image Source)
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Read moreSummer 2014 Anime Season Preview and Site Updates (Recent Downtime and Future Plans)
Category: Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Free!, Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, season preview, site updates

My Unpopular Anime and Gaming Opinions

March 8, 2014 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

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A few weeks back, Yumeka shared her unpopular Anime opinions which got me thinking, what are my unpopular opinions? Since I don’t necessarily have 10 unpopular Anime opinions to share, I will also cover some video game related stuff too. (Image Source)
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Read moreMy Unpopular Anime and Gaming Opinions
Category: AKB0048, Editorials, Free!, Kyoukai no Kanata, Tamako Market, The iDOLM@STERTag: fandom, kyoani, opinion, Video Games

12 Days of Anime – Part 2: Free!, Ore no Imouto 2, Japanese Video Games, Pokemon

December 17, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Artist: umino tomo

Since Christmas comes in about another week, its time to share the second part of 12 Days of Christmas (Days 5-8). (Image Source)
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Read more12 Days of Anime – Part 2: Free!, Ore no Imouto 2, Japanese Video Games, Pokemon
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Community Projects, Free!, Ore No ImoutoTag: 12 days, opinion, pokemon, reflection

Free – Episode 12 – The Emotional Return of Rin

September 26, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
I feel bad for Haruka for having to put up with this kind of behavior to bring Rin back to his senses.
I feel bad for Haruka for having to put up with this kind of behavior to bring Rin back to his senses.

After Rin is kicked off the relay team, what will be his fate?
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Read moreFree – Episode 12 – The Emotional Return of Rin
Category: Free!Tag: drama, kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 11 – Rei and the Power of Teamwork

September 19, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It seems that Rei's encounter with Rin got a bit aggressive.
It seems that Rei’s encounter with Rin got a bit aggressive.

Before the big tournament, Rei clearly wants more answers from Rin.
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Read moreFree! – Episode 11 – Rei and the Power of Teamwork
Category: Free!Tag: drama, kyoani, swimming

Free – Episode 10 – How Rin’s Dream was Broken

September 12, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Sadly, Rin isn't the sweet and cheerful boy he was back then.
Sadly, Rin isn’t the sweet and cheerful boy he was back then.

It seems that some bothers Rei, but what?
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Read moreFree – Episode 10 – How Rin’s Dream was Broken
Category: Free!Tag: drama, kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 9 – Summer Festivals and Remembrance of the Past

September 5, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Next destination: To the nationals!
Next destination: To the nationals!

After the cliffhanger, will Haruka and company make it to the next round?
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Read moreFree! – Episode 9 – Summer Festivals and Remembrance of the Past
Category: Free!Tag: kyoani, summer festival, swimming

Free – Episode 8 – Friendship and Haruka’s Second Chance!

August 29, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
They finally realize that that Haruka leaves his cell phone at home.
They finally realize that that Haruka leaves his cell phone at home.

After Haruka becomes upset after losing against Rin, Kou saves the day with a secret event they can participate in.
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Read moreFree – Episode 8 – Friendship and Haruka’s Second Chance!
Category: Free!Tag: drama, kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 7 – Rin Reveals his True Colors

August 23, 2013 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Kou is having a field day looking at all those ripped muscles!
Kou is having a field day looking at all those ripped muscles!

After all the training they done from last time, are the boys ready for the Prefectural Tournament? Somewhat.
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Read moreFree! – Episode 7 – Rin Reveals his True Colors
Category: Free!Tag: kyoani, swimming
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