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12 Days of Anime for 2019 and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: ぼや野

As always, I do the twelve days of anime post. For this year, we are back with the usual sharing the anime along with any other moments related to Japanese video games and such. As always, nothing is in particular order.
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Read more12 Days of Anime for 2019 and Merry Christmas
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Azur Lane, Community Projects, Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?, Granbelm, Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine, Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu, Machikado Mazoku, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Re:Stage! Dream Days, Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!Tag: 12 days, opinion, reflection

Behind the Scenes – The Tools I Use to Blog About Anime

October 2, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Artist: 世音

Since my blog hit the 10-year mark in February, I never wrote a post sharing behind the scenes. Yes, this includes the tools I use to create content. I think it’s probably a good idea to share the tools of the trade for those who want to get into anime blogging or interested in technology as I will cover some of the software and hardware I usually use on a daily basis.

Updated: Added some prices of the plugins/themes I use and added some more tools.
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Read moreBehind the Scenes – The Tools I Use to Blog About Anime
Category: EditorialsTag: anime blogging, behind the scenes, personal experiences

Tribute to Kyoto Animation and How Their Works Rekindled My Interest in Anime

July 21, 2019 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Artist: 紗江

On July 18, 2019, tragedy stroked as an arsonist set on fire the main studio for Kyoto Animation. About 33 people died from the incident along with several injured. In addition, the fire destroyed all their production materials in the first building. However, the second animation studio and headquarters were not affected.

This tragedy is heartbreaking to not only to the family members, but also the anime industry and fans of anime. It’s not too surprising since Kyoto Animation’s production values are regarded highly by most people. It’s mostly thanks to the talented people who worked on the productions. Not only that, they are treated well compared to other studios.

In the past, I shared my thoughts about the studio. In this post, I want to share how the productions from this studio influenced me to start blogging about anime.
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Read moreTribute to Kyoto Animation and How Their Works Rekindled My Interest in Anime
Category: AIR, Clannad, Editorials, K-ON!, Kanon, Suzumiya HaruhiTag: essay, kyoani, personal thoughts

Transfer Limitations in Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield, Is Game Freak Betraying their Fans?

June 12, 2019 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Artist: ゆーき

Back in February 2019, Game Freak finally announced their next generation games, Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch. This game will finally have a third person view in an open world compared to the previous games. However, after showing off new features at E3, a lot of people became upset. News broke that you won’t be able to transfer all your Pokémon from the Pokémon Home service to the new games. This is because of Game Freak’s change in direction.

To me, this decision is a big betrayal to the loyal Pokémon fan base. Of course, many people are angry about this decision and for good reasons. He or she won’t be able to use all of their favorite Pokémon in the new games. With that, I want to share my thoughts on why Game Freak is out of touch with the fan base.
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Read moreTransfer Limitations in Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield, Is Game Freak Betraying their Fans?
Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, controversy, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Vita Retrospective – Why It’s Better than the Nintendo 3DS for Anime and Japanese RPGS, but Still Unsuccessful

May 22, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: 蜜桃まむ

Since I finally obtained a PlayStation Vita in 2012, it was my console of choice. It had a great library of Japanese role-playing games and anime themed games released throughout the Heisei Era. While the console did poorly in the west, it sold well in Japan. This is not too surprising since Japan vastly prefer portable consoles opposed to home consoles.
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Read moreVita Retrospective – Why It’s Better than the Nintendo 3DS for Anime and Japanese RPGS, but Still Unsuccessful
Category: EditorialsTag: opinion, Playstation Vita, Video Games

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

State of the Blog – Part II – Frustrations and Possibility of Burnout

April 10, 2019 by Chikorita157 10 Comments
This is how I feel after two months in regards to lack of comments.

In recent months, things have been very frustrating in regards to the state of my blog. The past few episodic and editorial posts received no comments at all, which adds to the frustration. If you have been following me on Twitter, the lack of comments has been my torn in my back for the past few months. Rather than keep my frustrations in, I want to share them. Also, I want to ask for your suggestions on how to motivate readers to comment on my posts.
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Read moreState of the Blog – Part II – Frustrations and Possibility of Burnout
Category: EditorialsTag: meta, opinion, personal thoughts, rambling

More Thoughts on Manga: Physical vs Digital and the Problem of Manga Piracy

April 4, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Artist: 千歳坂すず

It has been a year since I started reading manga of series I enjoyed. This mostly consists of Manga Time Kirara series in Japanese. To me, it’s a good way to practice my Japanese language skills without the time commitment compared to other mediums such as video games.

Of course, there is more I want to touch upon the manga reading experience besides what I covered already. It includes the debate over buying physical or digital formats and of course the whole piracy debate with manga.
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Read moreMore Thoughts on Manga: Physical vs Digital and the Problem of Manga Piracy
Category: EditorialsTag: essay, manga, opinion, personal experiences

The Many Reasons You Should Start Reading Manga

March 15, 2019 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: ちょいん

For most people, watching anime is the most convenient form of entertainment for most people. It’s not too surprising since the voice acting, music and visuals make it a lot easier to experience the story opposed to reading it.

The reality is, anime productions are very expensive. In other words, some of the story will be left out so it can fit it in twelve or twenty-four episodes. When the show ends, you might want to experience more of the story since in most cases, most shows won’t receive another season. With that, there are some reasons why you want to read a manga or light novel.
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Read moreThe Many Reasons You Should Start Reading Manga
Category: EditorialsTag: essay, manga, opinion

iPad and Anime Blogging Revisited – The Ideal Tablet for Japanese Gacha games?

February 11, 2019 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: 谷津製作所

If you have read my editorial on the popularity of BanG Dream and the changes in the Japanese video game market, Gacha games are wildly popular. While I have some mixed feelings with mobile gaming in the past, smartphones and tablets have changed substantially. They are now powerful to give good enough experiences.
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Read moreiPad and Anime Blogging Revisited – The Ideal Tablet for Japanese Gacha games?
Category: Editorials, Japanese Self-Study Progress, Mahou Shoujo Madoka MagicaTag: gacha games, iPad, mobile games, opinion, personal experiences

State of the Blog – Addressing my Frustrations and Changes for the Future

January 25, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
This is how I feel about how the blog is doing this month.

Now that we are heading to the 10-year mark next month, I would like to share the state of this blog. This month has been a very frustrating month. Rather keeping my frustrations in, I would like to share how I feel along with future changes.
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Read moreState of the Blog – Addressing my Frustrations and Changes for the Future
Category: EditorialsTag: meta, opinion, personal thoughts, rambling

Bang Dream’s Popularity Two Years Later, Girl-Band Boom or The Raise of Mobage?

January 21, 2019 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: exitb

Nearly two years ago, I wrote an editorial sharing my reasons why the Girl-Band Boom will never happen. Since then, Bang Dream has grown in popularity, especially with their overseas mobile game release. From this, I thought I was going to eat crow over this. With some thought, I wonder if the statement Kidani Takaaki made was correct. Or maybe, does it represent another trend for gaming in Japan? Here are my thoughts.
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Read moreBang Dream’s Popularity Two Years Later, Girl-Band Boom or The Raise of Mobage?
Category: BanG Dream!, EditorialsTag: essay, fandom, girl bands, idols, mobile gaming, music, Nintendo Switch, opinion, Playstation 4

Year in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2018

December 31, 2018 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Artist: あいばん

Now that today is the last day of 2018, it’s time to reflect what happened this year.
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Read moreYear in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2018
Category: EditorialsTag: rambling, reflections

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

The Lack of Comments and Self Doubt – My Thoughts

April 14, 2018 by Chikorita157 14 Comments
This is how I feel about the way my blog is heading. Of course, it’s not end of the world since we can improve.

I have to admit that this month have been very stressful. Aside from real life stuff, which I will not cover, the lack of comments has been bothering me. With that, I want to get this off my back once an for all since it’s not good to keep it in. Also, I want your feedback as well.
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Read moreThe Lack of Comments and Self Doubt – My Thoughts
Category: EditorialsTag: meta, opinion, personal thoughts, rambling

When A Fairy Tale Becomes a Nightmare – Analyzing the Production Failures of Märchen Mädchen

March 29, 2018 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

Back in 2015, I analyzed production issues in regards to Anime. It seems that every year, production issue are becoming more apparent. It’s saddening that a lack of production values can hold a show back regardless of how good or interesting the story and characters are. To me, no adaptation deserves the poor treatment that this show received. This adaptation is Märchen Mädchen.
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Read moreWhen A Fairy Tale Becomes a Nightmare – Analyzing the Production Failures of Märchen Mädchen
Category: About the Japanese Animation Industry, Editorials, Märchen MädchenTag: analysis, anime industry, essay, Hood's Entertainment, opinion, topical issues

All Work and No Pay – Part II – Animator’s Pay and Working Conditions Keeps Getting Worse

February 21, 2018 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Artist: ハジメカナメ

Back in 2015, I covered and analyzed the poor wages and working conditions animators face. It’s a known fact that animators are paid very little, they work long hours, and receive little free time. Since then, I wonder how things progressed since then. Have they improved?
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Read moreAll Work and No Pay – Part II – Animator’s Pay and Working Conditions Keeps Getting Worse
Category: About the Japanese Animation Industry, EditorialsTag: analysis, anime industry, essay, opinion, topical issues

Year in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2017

December 31, 2017 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

Wow, 2017 have went by so quickly, so it’s time to reflect on what happened during the year.
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Read moreYear in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2017
Category: EditorialsTag: rambling, reflections

Top 5 Anime of 2017

December 29, 2017 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Artist: neki (wakiko)

With 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to share my thoughts on the top 5 five anime for 2017. As always, the list is subjective.
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Read moreTop 5 Anime of 2017
Category: Blend S, Editorials, Hina Logi: From Luck & Logic, Hinako Note, Kemono Friends, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, Konohana Kitan, Love Live, New Game!, Sakura Quest, Urara MeirochouTag: opinion, reflection, year end

12 Days of Anime for 2017 and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2017 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: 世音

Every year, I do a twelve days of Anime thing. For this year, I am sharing the funniest and cute moments this year’s anime.
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Read more12 Days of Anime for 2017 and Merry Christmas
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Blend S, Hina Logi: From Luck & Logic, Hinako Note, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, Konohana Kitan, New Game!, Urara MeirochouTag: 12 days, christmas, opinion, rambling

The Sad State of Legal Anime Streaming or Why Anime Strike is Cancer – Update: It’s Dead

July 24, 2017 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

In recent years, there is a big shift towards legal streaming. As mentioned in an earlier editorial, streaming sites like Crunchyroll makes anime more accessible. While there are drawbacks such as region restrictions and lack of offline viewing, it keeps most people from pirating anime. Legal streaming overall allows anime to become more mainstream than it did in the past. Of course, this spawned more competition such as Funimation, Daisuki and others.

However, in 2017, the state of streaming deteriorated. It’s obvious that Amazon and Netflix now wants the piece of the streaming pie. Earlier this year Amazon launched Anime Strike. Meanwhile, Netflix becomes a serious contender by taking more high-profile titles such as Little Witch Academia and Fate/Apocrypha. While competition is good as it prevents companies from being too lazy, it has a lot of drawbacks. As seen with the huge backlash towards Anime Strike, it can have negative impacts to the fandom as a whole. Moreover, it can derail the trend towards legal streaming and drive people back to piracy.
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Read moreThe Sad State of Legal Anime Streaming or Why Anime Strike is Cancer – Update: It’s Dead
Category: EditorialsTag: Amazon, anime industry, Anime Strike, controversy, legal streaming, Netflix, opinion

Bang Dream and the Girl-Band Boom, Does it Even Exist or is it a Pipe dream?

April 18, 2017 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

For a while now, I have come across an article about BanG Dream. It’s about a statement that Kidani Takaaki made.  He said that “the idol boom that has continued until now is already finished this year.”

In other words, he believes that idols will make way for the girl-band boom. However, I am very skeptical of that for many reasons that I will share.
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Read moreBang Dream and the Girl-Band Boom, Does it Even Exist or is it a Pipe dream?
Category: BanG Dream!, EditorialsTag: fandom, girl bands, idols, music, opinion

Chikorita’s Top 5 Anime Confessions

April 1, 2017 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: dan·evan

Now that a fourth of the year have passed, it’s time to share my anime and video game confessions. I know it’s embarrassing, but I think it’s going to be fun too.
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Read moreChikorita’s Top 5 Anime Confessions
Category: Editorials, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, Love Live, Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku, The iDOLM@STERTag: confessions, embarassing, opinion
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