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Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 3 – Live Concerts, Gaming and Ambushes

July 28, 2013 by Chikorita157 10 Comments
From the look of it, the Kinect just got more advanced!
From the look of it, the Kinect just got more advanced!

At last, Vert gets some time in the spotlight as Neptune and company gets invited to Leanbox for a live concert and a party.
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Read moreHyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 3 – Live Concerts, Gaming and Ambushes
Category: Chou-Jigen Game NeptuneTag: comedy, drama, moe, Video Games

Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Episode 3 – Miyu’s Godly Talent

July 27, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Miyu is amazing!
Miyu is amazing!

As Rider gets captured, how will Miyu react with Illya in the same school?
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Read moreFate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Episode 3 – Miyu’s Godly Talent
Category: Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma IllyaTag: mahou shoujo, moe

More on Region Locking – Why this practice needs to be abolished.

July 26, 2013 by Chikorita157 8 Comments

Artist: neki (wakiko)

In an editorial several months ago, I criticized briefly on region locking on streams. This month, Ryu Shoji from Bulbanews wrote a good editorial on why Nintendo should go region free after Microsoft changed their DRM policy, effectively abolishing region locks. Considering that licensed Anime and streams is region locked and most Anime fans play video games, I think this will be a great topic to talk about since I am against region locking for various reasons. (Image Source)
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Read moreMore on Region Locking – Why this practice needs to be abolished.
Category: EditorialsTag: anime industry, controversy, essay, nintendo, personal experiences, region locking

Free! – Episode 4 – Overcoming the Inability to Swim

July 25, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
While watching Rei learn how to swim is mundane, it:'s surprisingly entertaining.
While watching Rei learn how to swim is mundane, it:’s surprisingly entertaining.

I wonder, will Rei master swimming in a week?  I hope so…
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Read moreFree! – Episode 4 – Overcoming the Inability to Swim
Category: Free!Tag: fanservice, kyoani, swimming

The Life Lessons I Learned From Watching Anime

July 23, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Back in February, I shared my thoughts on why I continued to watch Anime. Still, the special thing about Anime is its ability to cover a wide range of topics and in some instances, show the little things in life. It makes me wonder, how does Anime presents this? (Image Source)
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Read moreThe Life Lessons I Learned From Watching Anime
Category: Clannad, Editorials, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Natsuiro Kiseki, The iDOLM@STERTag: analysis, essay, life experiences

Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Episode 2 – Illya’s First Fight

July 20, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
My nose just bleed from this scene!
My nose just bleed from this scene!

From the look of it, this show is becoming more like Cardcaptor Sakura and Nanoha.
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Read moreFate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya – Episode 2 – Illya’s First Fight
Category: Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma IllyaTag: mahou shoujo, moe

Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 2 – Trouble in Super Retro Land

July 20, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Awww shucks! We got a Tetris coin!
Awww shucks! We got a Tetris coin!

As Rom and Ram causes trouble at home, Neptune and company pays Blanc a visit.
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Read moreHyperdimension Neptunia the Animation – Episode 2 – Trouble in Super Retro Land
Category: Chou-Jigen Game NeptuneTag: moe, Video Games

Free! – Episode 3 – A New Swimmer Appears!

July 18, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It seems that Nagisa wants Rei to join that badly!
It seems that Nagisa wants Rei to join that badly!

Kou can’t stop obsessing over those muscles.
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Read moreFree! – Episode 3 – A New Swimmer Appears!
Category: Free!Tag: kyoani, swimming

Suisei no Gargantia – Final Review

July 17, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: shadowaris

In the past, I didn’t really care for shows containing humongous robots fighting each other. However, when Gen Urobutchi revealed that he is working on a new anime original called Suisei no Gargantia, Based on his previous works, I decided to take a look. (Image Source)
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Read moreSuisei no Gargantia – Final Review
Category: Reviews, Suisei no GargantiaTag: final impressions, IG Productions, science fiction

Overused Character Archetypes and Clichés – Are they making Anime Unoriginal?

July 15, 2013 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

Artist: weee (raemz)

One of the things that some fans complain about Anime is how similar the characters are. It’s true that there is an array of archetypes you can use to describe a character, but is this a reasonable complaint? (Image Source)
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Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, Archetypes, opinion
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