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Challenges of Localization: The Never-Ending Debate

January 19, 2013 by Chikorita157 8 Comments

Artist: 05 (passelclow)
While I have talked a bit about the subtitles and dubbing debate early in my anime blogging career briefly, there is something that caught my attention regarding localization. Just this week, there has been news that Tecmo Koei won’t be having dual audio to the English version of Atelier Ayesha. As you would expect, the whole fandom blew up in rage just like that and advocating boycotts. However, there have been recent instances in Anime where licensing companies such as Sentai Filmworks excluded the Japanese Audio from Blu-rays, most notably the Persona 4 The Animation to make the release unattractive for reverse importation. Of course, that too had repercussions.

In general, localization and the whole sub vs. dub debate is a never-ending controversy for many reasons that I will explain. (Image Source)
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Category: EditorialsTag: analysis, fandom, industry, localization, opinion

Let’s Play Atelier Meruru – Episode 1 and Introduction

January 17, 2013 by Chikorita157 10 Comments

It’s a new year and as promised, I will be doing another Let’s Play. This time, I will be doing this one on a pretty niche Japanese RPG. As the title suggest, it’s about making items and this is the third game in the Arland Trilogy.

Like last time, I will be making a post for every two episodes, which will be about an hour long. I am planning to record enough before college starts so I have enough content before Spring Break, which I plan to record the rest. As always, if you have any suggestions on improving future episodes or have any thoughts, just leave them in the comments below.

For now, enjoy the first episode. I plan on publishing the next episode next week. Please note that I’m using the Japanese audio, not the English Dub.

Note: No Punis were harmed in the making of this Let’s Play. (Image Source)

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Category: Atelier Meruru Let's PlayTag: Let's Play, Video Games

Tamako Market – Episode 2 – Tamako Brings Valentines Day to a Shopping District

January 16, 2013 by Chikorita157 8 Comments
Tamako is fired up!
Tamako is fired up!

Tamako is totally fired up for Valentines Day.
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 2 – Tamako Brings Valentines Day to a Shopping District
Category: Tamako MarketTag: comedy, kyoani, moe, talking bird, valentines day

Little Busters – Episode 14 – The Truth Behind Mio’s Forgotten Imaginary Friend

January 13, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Mio looked rather cute when she was a child.
Mio looked rather cute when she was a child.

Finally, Riki finds the truth behind Mio’s suffering and her desire of wanting to disappear.
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Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key, moe

Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai – First Impressions (Episodes 1 and 2)

January 12, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
This is just the beginning.
This is just the beginning.

I’m a year late to the party, but I’m not going to miss out on this for any longer.

And yes, I was on vacation during the past two days. This can explain the inactivity because wireless Internet wasn’t free. Since I am back, its time to catch up.
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Category: Boku wa Tomodachi ga SukunaiTag: comedy, fanservice, first impressions

Tamako Market – Episode 1 – A Strange White Talking Bird Appears!

January 9, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It seems that everyone is panicking over the bird, but they got the wrong person.
It seems that everyone is panicking over the bird, but they got the wrong person.

Based on its cover, this show is about sweets, a mochi shop and a plump white talking bird.
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Category: Tamako MarketTag: first impressions, kyoani, moe, talking bird

Experiences with Playstation Vita – A Self-Study Japanese Learner’s Paradise

January 9, 2013 by Chikorita157 10 Comments

Artist: same

Besides blogging about anime, I am a big gamer as I played video games since my childhood. In the past, I was a big Nintendo fan and I’m still am. However, when I started learning Japanese since 2011, I find that playing Japanese Games can be a good way to practice what you learn while discovering new vocabulary and Kanji. Of course, the Playstation Vita made that all possible when I got one on my birthday. Since I have played with it for almost five months, I want to share my experiences. (Image Source)
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Read moreExperiences with Playstation Vita – A Self-Study Japanese Learner’s Paradise
Category: ReviewsTag: console, opinion, sony, Video Games

Idolmaster Puchimas – First Brief Impressions

January 8, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: hahifuhe

I bet most people were expecting a second season of Idolmaster. Instead, we got this… (Image Source)
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Category: The iDOLM@STERTag: first impressions, idols, moe, short

Little Busters – Episode 13 – Mio’s “Evil” Twin Sister Appears

January 6, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
This girl is too happy to be the real Mio.
This girl is too happy to be the real Mio.

The cold truth about Mio is finally revealed.
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Category: Little Busters!Tag: drama, JC Staff, key, moe

Winter 2013 Season Preview Thoughts

January 5, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
This is what I was doing during Winter Break: Playing Video Games and Study Japanese.
This is what I was doing during Winter Break: Playing Video Games and Studying Japanese.

Since I got so many games for Christmas and played with them for so many hours that I totally forgot to write a Winter Preview.  So, it wouldn’t hurt to share what I plan to watch a few days late.

As always, I start with a few shows before tacking on additional ones.
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Category: Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, preview, winter
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