From the last episode, Homura saves Sayaka from Kyoko’s attack. Unfortunately, there are unresolved tensions between Sayaka and Kyoko. As a result of Sayaka’s stubbornness, Madoka gets worried. (Image Source)
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica – Episode 5 – The Immoral Fight
Sayaka has finally decide to become a magical girl in order to have the childhood friend she has a crush on to regain his ability to play violin. In exchange, she has to fight witches forever. Unfortunately, a certain magical girl decides to attack Sayaka over territory, which causes a big battle between the girls. (Image Source)
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Gosick – Episode 5
There is something fishy about Arvil since she acted so suspiciously from the last episode. This behavior from her could suggest that she is an imposter. If she is an imposter, where is the real Arvil hidden and what is the imposter’s true identity? Both of these questions will be resolved in this episode.
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Fractale – First Impressions (Episodes 1-3)
With everyone raving about Fractale despite the mess that Yamakan cause with the disruption of the simulcast, I actually enjoyed it. The first three episodes impressed me with the animation and of course, the story. (Image Source)
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Rio: Rainbow Gate! ED Review – Miracle Chance
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.)
Gosick – Episode 4 – Mystery of the Femme Fatale
Since the Queen Barry case was solved, Victorica falls into boredom and wants another mystery. It was not until Kazuya pleads for help that she gets one to solve that involves another transfer student from England that looks vaguely familiar.
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Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica – Episode 4 – Lament and Sayaka’s Debut
Since the last episode, Madoka and Sayaka lament over Mami’s death while facing a tough decision for their wish so they can become a magical girl. Meanwhile, another witch stirs troubles in front of Madoka after she follows a group of people possessed by it. (Image Source)
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Sickness and the Lack of Updates
Ever since the first day of January, I gradually felt sick of some unknown disease. First, I have experienced shaking that started back in October. Recently, lost weight even though I ate normally and my heart starting beating fast two Saturdays ago. This is when I saw a doctor and today I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (Grave’s Disease). [1. Image Source]
The thyroid, located in the neck regulates the hormones, which controls one’s metabolism. Iodine is important for thyroid function unless to take too much in. If the thyroid takes too much in, it causes an autoimmune disease that tells the thyroid to create excess hormones. As a result, it resulted in the symptoms I described above.
Since I got the medications, I’m feeling a bit better and hopefully it will go away. I most likely need to change my diet since I have an unbalanced diet with a lack of vegetables and junk food. Since I am a picky eater, this might be difficult, but I will have to force it.
As a result of feeling strange, I have been posting less than I normally do on the blog. I felt a lack of motivation, but still covered the Winter Anime along with the creation of the podcast. Hopefully the medications will work, so I can feel better and feel motivated to write these blog posts and finish my backlog.
Lastly, check out the SCCSAV Podcast, which is a collection of recorded commentaries for a specific episode. Some of the stuff people mentioned could be interesting.
Gosick – Episode 3 – Defeat of the Hunting Dog and Hares’ Revenge
Since Victorica, Kazuya and Julie are the remaining survivors of the ship, they head to the radio room for help. Unfortunately, a psychopathic axe murderer targets them. After they were rescued, some details with the survivors of the Queen Barry ten years ago are revealed, which involves the possible motives in the murder case.
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MM! – Final Review
It makes me wonder, was there an Anime that focused on sadomasochism with comedy and romance? Not until MM! started to air that featured it. When I watched the first episode, I wondered if MM! would be painful to watch since it’s about masochism. After a few episodes, I was proven wrong since the comedy is rather entertaining and the girls are cute. (Image Source)
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