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The Power and Popularity of Manga Time Kirara

May 9, 2019 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: araki495

Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, there has been various debates about moe. Despite the critics, moe in general has eventually became mainstay in modern anime

I feel the main reason moe actually saved anime is of course the adaptations of Manga Time Kirara series and Houbunsha, a Japanese book publisher that is behind it all. The first few series in 2007 started receiving anime adaptions. The first being Hidamari Sketch and Doujin Work. After that, the rest was history after K-ON aired and became wildly popular.

Since the 2010s, there are usually anime adaptations of series from the family of Manga Time Kirara family of magazine air almost every season. Sometimes, there might be two that air in the same season. You might be wondering why I think Manga Time Kirara is the savior of anime and why these magazines are popular? I will explain why.
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Read moreThe Power and Popularity of Manga Time Kirara
Category: Editorials, Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, Hinako Note, K-ON!, Kiniro Mosaic, New Game!, Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: analysis, manga, Manga Time Kirara, opinion

Top 10 Anime for 2018

December 30, 2018 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Artist: 湊おじたん

With 2018 finally ending, it’s time to take a brief look at the top 10 anime that I watched for this year.
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Read moreTop 10 Anime for 2018
Category: Anima Yell!, Cardcaptor Sakura, Citrus, Comic Girls, Editorials, Harukana Receive, Slow Start, Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san, Uma Musume, Yagate Kimi ni NaruTag: opinion, reflection, year end

12 Days of Yuri Pairings and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2018 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: chinomaron

Since I started this blog, I always did the twelve days of anime thing. For this year, given that it’s the year of yuri, it’s time to share my thoughts on some of the best yuri/lesbian pairings in my opinion from 2018 anime. None of them are in particular order.
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Read more12 Days of Yuri Pairings and Merry Christmas
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Citrus, Comic Girls, Community Projects, Editorials, Harukana Receive, Märchen Mädchen, Ongaku Shoujo, Slow Start, Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san, Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru, Uma Musume, Yagate Kimi ni NaruTag: 12 days, christmas, opinion, rambling, yuri

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 12 (END) – Blood Supply Struggles and Nostalgic Walks

December 21, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Now, Akari and Sophie looks alike now.

It appears that Sophie cut her hair short. How will Akari react?
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 12 (END) – Blood Supply Struggles and Nostalgic Walks
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, final impressions, moe, supernatural

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 11 – Sophie’s Collection Cleaning Nostalgia and Akari’s Cold

December 14, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It seems that Sophie had too much stuff in her collection room.

After cleaning up the living room on New Year’s Eve, it seems that Sophie need to do some more after a stack of boxes fell on her.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 11 – Sophie’s Collection Cleaning Nostalgia and Akari’s Cold
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 10 – Sophie and Friends Celebrate The Holidays

December 7, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Sophie’s reaction when she saw Akari as a vampire is priceless.

As the year comes to an end, Sophie and Ellie celebrate the holidays with Akari and her friends.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 10 – Sophie and Friends Celebrate The Holidays
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 9 – Cultural Festival Fun and Sophie’s Close Call

November 30, 2018 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
It’s hilarious how a bug hitting Ellie takes out Ellie just like that.

Sophie and Ellie decide to go a cultural festival. Also, Akari, Hinata and Sophie happen to meet a mysterious girl who is taking pictures in front of Sophie’s mansion.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 9 – Cultural Festival Fun and Sophie’s Close Call
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 8 – Homework Struggles and Sophie and Friends Visit Akihabara

November 23, 2018 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Akari and Hinata had so much fun during break that they forgot to do their homework!

It’s the end of summer break and Hinata plans to sleep over at Sophie’s mansion. However, they have to do something that every high school student dread the most. Yes, it’s homework!
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 8 – Homework Struggles and Sophie and Friends Visit Akihabara
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, fanservice, moe, supernatural

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 7 – The Not So Fun Beach Visit

November 16, 2018 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
It’s beach episode time!

It’s finally summer break, and of course you know what this means, right? Beach Episode! Well, sort of.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 7 – The Not So Fun Beach Visit
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, fanservice, moe, supernatural, yuri

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 6 – An Ordinary Interview and Girls’ Day Out

November 9, 2018 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Akari and her friends wake Sophie up.

It appears that someone wants to visit a vampire. It becomes obvious who.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 6 – An Ordinary Interview and Girls’ Day Out
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural, yuri

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 5 – Cooking Time with Sophie and Hinata

November 2, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Sophie is not happy Ellie drank all her blood.

At last, Ellie is finally adjusting life in the modern world. With that, Hinata meets her for the first time. How will she react?
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 5 – Cooking Time with Sophie and Hinata
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural, yuri

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 4 – Ellie Visits Her Best Friend

October 26, 2018 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
At last, Ellie is here!

At last, Sophie’s longtime friend, Ellie finally pays a visit to her old friend. Sophie doesn’t seem to like her presence. I wonder why?
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 4 – Ellie Visits Her Best Friend
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural, yuri

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 3 – Sophie’s First Friend’s House Visit and Unexpected School Appearance

October 19, 2018 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Maybe this is a bit too excessive.

Now that Sophie met Hinata, she decides to go over to her house for a visit.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 3 – Sophie’s First Friend’s House Visit and Unexpected School Appearance
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural, yuri

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 2 – The Book Signing Date

October 12, 2018 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Akari probably liked how Sophie’s twin tails hit her in the face.

As Sophie goes out to get her book autographed, does this seem like a date? Maybe.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 2 – The Book Signing Date
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, moe, supernatural, yuri

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 1 – Love at First Sight?

October 5, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It’s obvious where this is going.

After hearing rumors from her friends about a doll-like figure in a forest, Akari has to find out. However, she manages to get lost in a forest, until someone saves her.
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Read moreTonari no Kyuuketsuki-san – Episode 1 – Love at First Sight?
Category: Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-sanTag: comedy, first impressions, moe, supernatural, yuri

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