Since the spring anime will come to an end pretty soon, I may as well take the time and show what I have planned for the summer. As you would expect, I won’t watch much since I usually use this time to catch up on my backlog. Additionally, I’ll share what I have in store for the next two months. (Image Source)
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Journey of Self-Studying Japanese – Study Strategies and Technology
Since it’s been about 8 months since I started Learning Japanese, I want to touch on some of the strategies and resources I used to practice and retain what I have learned. This includes a mix of traditional practice and technology to help me out. (Image Source)
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Hyouka – Episode 8 – Making of a Terribad Mystery Movie
Mouretsu Pirates – Episode 23 – Uncovering the Secret Pirate Song
Reasons for Dropping AKB0048 and Thoughts about Eastern Asian Idols (Updated)
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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Fate/zero – Episode 23 – Inevitable Defeat and Berserker’s True Identity
Shining Hearts ~Shiawase no Pan~ – Episode 9 – Attacking Utopia and Girls’ Day Off
Natsuiro Kiseki – Episode 10 – Ghost Chasing and Product Placement Blitz
Monthly Anime Music Ramblings – June 2012 – Songs for Summer

Since summer is coming around the corner, I want to share that feeling with some thoughts about three songs to set the mood. (Image Source)
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