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My Unpopular Anime and Gaming Opinions

March 8, 2014 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

tarabagani

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

The Best and Worst of 2012 Anime

December 29, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

Artist: naruse

As 2012 finally comes to an end, I felt that this year is rather subdued for Anime. Although there were some Anime that received some rave reviews that I didn’t watch, I was still satisfied by what I have already watched. Not only that, I only dropped one show this year compared to two in 2011. Still, there were some disappointments, which I want to go over.

For now, I will list my top whatever lists of best Anime in 2012 along with some disappointing/worst ones. (Image Source)
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Read moreThe Best and Worst of 2012 Anime
Category: A Channel, AKB0048, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai, Dog Days, Editorials, Fate/zero, Hyouka, Natsuiro Kiseki, Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu, Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai, Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes, Tari Tari, The iDOLM@STERTag: opinion, reflection, year end

Reasons for Dropping AKB0048 and Thoughts about Eastern Asian Idols (Updated)

June 11, 2012 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

From the look of things, the reasons I dropped AKB0048 didn’t satisfy some people since I was full of rage after watching the second episode. After taking some time to let it settle in, I would like to share some thoughts on why I dropped it and my thoughts about the idol craze in East Asia that is going on in the past few years. (Image Source)

Note: Added additional thoughts regarding Idol Production Companies taking full control of the girls’ lives. (Originally published May 19, 2012)

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Read moreReasons for Dropping AKB0048 and Thoughts about Eastern Asian Idols (Updated)
Category: AKB0048, EditorialsTag: analysis, idol culture, music industry, opinion, rant

Spring 2012 – Midseason Impressions

May 21, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
In memory of Shirley (and all the other women Urobuchi killed off)

It seems like the whole spring season is going by so quickly. Since we are at the halfway point, I may as well share my impressions of all the Spring Anime I’m watching so far. (Image Source)
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Read moreSpring 2012 – Midseason Impressions
Category: AKB0048, Fate/zero, Hyouka, Mouretsu Pirates, Natsuiro Kiseki, Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~Tag: midseason impressions, opinion

AKB0048 – Episode 2 – Afuu~

May 8, 2012 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
I wish I can hide from this terrible show...

Like expected, this episode is not any better than the first.
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Read moreAKB0048 – Episode 2 – Afuu~
Category: AKB0048Tag: action, Dropped, extremely boring experience, idol, moe, Slatelight

AKB0048 – Episode 1 – What the Hell did I just watch?

May 1, 2012 by Chikorita157 10 Comments
My thoughts exactly...

I fear this day… Now, I can never see idols in the same way thanks to this anime.

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Read moreAKB0048 – Episode 1 – What the Hell did I just watch?
Category: AKB0048Tag: action, AKB48, drama, idol, moe, music, Slatelight, what is this i don't even

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

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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Read moreBest of Spring 2011 Anime Music
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

Dropped: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Thanks but no thanks…

June 7, 2011 by Chikorita157 8 Comments

After watching 8 episodes of Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai, I am really crazy to continue watching this show this far while everyone else in the blogosphere stopped at episode 2 or even late as episode 6. The reason I kept watching is the cute girls in the show. However, when somebody asked why I am still watching this with the addition of a rather disturbing scene in Episode 8, I said enough is enough. I’m finally dropping this show once and for all! (Image Source)
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Read moreDropped: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Thanks but no thanks…
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: Dropped, fanservice, I can't believe I wasted my time on this, nomad, opinion, strawberry sundaes

Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 7 – *Insert Overused Cake Joke Here*

May 31, 2011 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Do not try this at home with your cakes!

The cake is a lie! Garuda (also known as Karura) wasted them on his so-called war against mankind!

I know… the cake jokes from Portal are hammered to death by now, but I just cannot resist.
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Read moreOre-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 7 – *Insert Overused Cake Joke Here*
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: cake, fanservice, fantasy, harem, moe, Navel, nomad, romance, santa girls, this is why we can't have nice things.

Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 6 – Catgirl Naru and the Awakening of Garuda Darkblack

May 24, 2011 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
While the situation is serious, Hiyato still loves teasing Alice.

The plot deepens for the male lead when the archbishop of R-Wings is out to get his friends with the potential of awaken Garuda Darkblack inside Hiyato…
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Read moreOre-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 6 – Catgirl Naru and the Awakening of Garuda Darkblack
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: catgirls, fanservice, fantasy, harem, moe, Navel, nomad, romance, strawberry sundaes, unyuu~

Spring 2011 Midseason Impressions

May 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Yes, it's moe~

We are finally at the midway point of the spring season and so far, the shows airing for the most part are very enjoyable. (Image Source)
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Read moreSpring 2011 Midseason Impressions
Category: A Channel, Hanasaku Iroha, Hidan no Aria, Nichijou, Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, fanservice, harem, JC Staff, kyoani, midseason impressions, nomad, PA Works, romance, Studio Gokumi

Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 5 – Hawk Cyan Blue’s Fantasy World of Confusion

May 16, 2011 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
It's always a man's job to make their first move on their girl... and he fails!

It seems that Takashi has been out of the spotlight for a long time that we must find out his lovely relationship with Asuka or rather, Princess Asuka and Hawk Cyan Blue.
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Read moreOre-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 5 – Hawk Cyan Blue’s Fantasy World of Confusion
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: fanservice, fantasy, harem, moe, Navel, nomad, romance, strawberry sundaes, unyuu~

Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 4

May 10, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Things looks intense for Hayato...

For the past few days, I stopped posting since I have to study for three rather important exams. As a result, I fell behind in so many shows. Since exams will be completely done after Wednesday, I will be spending most of my time catching up on my backlog and playing Portal 2.

As for Episode 4 of Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai, I have to admit that it was definitely a step up compared to the last three episodes as they finally cleared up the situation with the male leads. Of course, the loli makes a well-deserved and brief appearance.
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Read moreOre-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai – Episode 4
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: better than expected, fanservice, harem, maid, moe, Navel, nomad, romance

Taste Test Part III – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai

May 4, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Even though you are forced to read this big textbook, you will do anything to win

Episode 3 cannot possibly get any more disappointing than the last episode. Sadly, the episode was extremely boring and unexciting that I practically fell asleep…
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Read moreTaste Test Part III – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: fanservice, harem, maid, moe, Navel, nomad, romance, strawberry sundaes, unyuu~

Spring 2011 Season Taste Test Score Card

April 17, 2011 by Chikorita157 3 Comments


With the taste testing of Spring Anime is coming to a close, I want to share my thoughts wrapped up into one sentence for every show I taste tested. For shows that debuted last week, it will be updated once I watch the second episode. (Image Source)
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Read moreSpring 2011 Season Taste Test Score Card
Category: A Channel, Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko, Hanasaku Iroha, Hidan no Aria, Nichijou, Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, fanservice, JC Staff, kyoani, moe, nomad, PA Works, shaft, Studio Gokumi, taste test impressions, thoughts summed up in a sentence

Taste Test Part II – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai

April 17, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Oh god... Naru is really cute!

This show cannot possibly get any more confusing and duller than this…
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Read moreTaste Test Part II – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: fanservice, glasses girl, harem, moe, Navel, nomad, romance, strawberry sundaes, unyuu~

Taste Test Part I – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai

April 6, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
So many girls to choose...

With a show like Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai that is based off a Visual Novel by Navel, you can foresee what will happen in this episode. If you guess gratuitous amounts of panty shots and fanservice, then you are correct!
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Read moreTaste Test Part I – Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai
Category: Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: fanservice, first impressions, harem, moe, Navel, nomad, romance, strawberry sundaes, unyuu~

Rio: Rainbow Gate! ED Review – Miracle Chance

February 4, 2011 by Chikorita157

I have told everyone that Rio: Rainbow Gate is a really bad show not because of the fanservice, but the complete randomness.  If the overall premise of the show is horrible, how about the music? Besides the opening theme, I took a look at the ending theme sung by ULTRA-PRISM, whom also created the Ika Musume OP. Sadly, “Miracle Chance” did not live up to my expectations since it felt so dull that it would put me to sleep.  After reviewing it, I have absolutely no motivation to listen to the opening with the assumption that it would be absolutely mediocre too.

Next time, I’m going reviewing a good single instead of reviewing bad ones… Perhaps Kalafina’s Magica or something that would be enjoyable to review.

(Also, post your comments at Anime Instrumentality Blog.)

Read moreRio: Rainbow Gate! ED Review – Miracle Chance
Category: Reviews, Rio: Rainbow GateTag: denpa, music, review, strawberry sundae, ugh, ULTRA-PRISM

Winter 2011 Anime Season Taste Test Score Card

January 24, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment


Since the taste testing of the Winter 2011 Anime is coming to an end, the winter season is actually decent. Out of the 15 of so series that were airing, I decided to watch Madoka, Gosick and Hourou Musuko. In addition, I also tried out Rio: Rainbow Gate, but it didn’t turn out that great. (Image Source)
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Read moreWinter 2011 Anime Season Taste Test Score Card
Category: Gosick, Hourou Musuko, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Rio: Rainbow GateTag: drama, moe, mystery, opinion, taste test impressions, winter 2011 impressions

Taste Test Part I-II – Rio: Rainbow Gate! (SCCSAV Livewatch)

January 12, 2011 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
This is probably one of the cutest ferrets I seen that is not in a Magical Girl show...

Many people in the blogosphere have been talking about Rio: Rainbow Gate, one of the shows some consider to be “so bad it’s good”. Do I agree with them? Not really since I watched the show with Roghek from the SCCSAV over Skype. Overall, my impressions about the show went south. The show was so bad it was terrible because there are so many fundamental problems with it, which I want to share.

Just to be clear, I am criticizing the show based on the two episodes I have seen, not bashing it.
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Read moreTaste Test Part I-II – Rio: Rainbow Gate! (SCCSAV Livewatch)
Category: Rio: Rainbow GateTag: comedy, Dropped, fanservice, first impressions, gambling, nii nii is a pervert, SCCSAV, Xebec

End of the Taste Test – Yosuga no Sora is too Risqué!

October 19, 2010 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Even Sora's Ice Cream eating can not save the series from being dropped...

I rarely drop anime that I am currently watching since the flaws are usually insignificant to warrant a drop.  Unfortunately, I have to drop it because I could not take the Yosuga no Sora seriously since it feels so trashy.

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Read moreEnd of the Taste Test – Yosuga no Sora is too Risqué!
Category: Yosuga no SoraTag: drama, Dropped, feel, moe, opinion, too much fanservice

Fall 2010 Anime Season Taste Test Score Card

October 16, 2010 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

With the taste testing of Anime coming to a close, I want to share my overall thoughts about all the Fall 2010 Anime I have tried out. Compared to last year, I tried out a total of 5 series, which is up from three shows from last year. Most of the shows mainly consisted of comedy slice of life shows, which is not shocking at all considering it’s my preference for Anime after all. 1
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Read moreFall 2010 Anime Season Taste Test Score Card
Category: MM!, Ore No Imouto, Otome Youkai Zakuro, Shinryaku! Ika Musume, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes, Yosuga no SoraTag: comedy, drama, fall 2010 season, moe, opinion, taste test impressions

Taste Test Part II – Yosuga no Sora

October 12, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Sora must like the ice cream pop by the way she eats it.

After Sora took off her dress from the cliffhanger, we expected that she is going to seduce Haruka. Unfortunately, she fakes us out and only wants Haruka to measure her for the school uniform. Cue uncontrollable rage…

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Read moreTaste Test Part II – Yosuga no Sora
Category: Yosuga no SoraTag: drama, fanservice, feel, moe, romance, tsundere
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