coming of age

Nagi no Asukara – Final Review

April 30, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

For a while now, I haven’t watched anything from Mari Okada for a while mostly because the first two episodes of AKB0048 left a very bad taste in my mouth back in 2012 (to be fair, I haven’t watched the Hanasaku Iroha Movie nor Sakurasou either). To me, I feel that her strengths lies in coming of age, love triangle romance and melodrama types of shows, which is one of the reasons why many people liked Ano Hana, Hanasaku Iroha (despite its flaws) and True Tears as the drama is not necessarily clear-cut and the complex character development. Not only that, she is one of the prolific female Anime directors in an industry that is male dominated.

With that, will Nagi no Asukara live up to the likes of the big three? Maybe. (Image Source)
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Category: Nagi no Asukara, ReviewsTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Final Review

October 10, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It’s a known fact that PA Works is well-known for their original productions. In particular, True Tears, Canaan and especially Angel Beats had garnered a lot of attention. Although their production values are great, the stories get a bit too ambitious mostly because of the length. This eventually caused them to get a bit off track from the original premise as seen with Hanasaku Iroha. (Image Source)
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Category: Hanasaku Iroha, ReviewsTag: coming of age, final impressions, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 26 (END) – Confessions and Goodbyes

September 28, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

hanasakuiroha-ep26-scr1 — She's determined to come back, someday...

The night of the Bonbari festival has arrived. With Ko finally making it there, how will Ohana react?
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, final impressions, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 25 – Turmoil and Losing the Kissuisou They Love…

September 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep25-scr1 — Ohana becomes anxious of where the inn is heading that she can't sleep.

As the employee’s refuse to surrender, they start to work long hours to win the battle. Meanwhile, Ohana becomes increasingly worried about the changes happening around her. She fears that it won’t be the same Kissuisou inn she knew and love once the festival is over.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 24 – The Fight to Keep Kissuisou Alive

September 13, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep24-scr1 — Once again, Takako intervenes...

At last, Ohana has confronted her feelings with Ko after he spent some time with Satsuki. At the same time, the employees of Kissuisou are not giving into Sui’s idea of shutting down the inn and taking things into their own hands.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 23 – Ko’s Sudden Optimism

September 6, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep23-scr1 — Satsuki is here to help!

Takako decides to track down the con artist in Tokyo that ran away and took the money with her last effort to save the inn. Ohana also tags along to confront her mother about her future and of course, meeting her crush, Ko.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works, romance

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 22 – Catfights over “Crushes” and the Uncertain Future

August 31, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

hanasaku-ep22-scr1 — At last, Ohana finally finds her true feelings for Ko.

With Takako’s and Enishi’s wedding approaching, Minko has yet to resolve her differences with Ohana until now.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, love triangle, PA Works, tsundere

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 21 – Love = Double the Trouble

August 24, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

hanasaku-ep21-scr1 — This was so predictable!

After focusing heavily on the side characters, plot finally returns when Enishi and Takako decides to marry each other. Unfortunately, the planning of their wedding sparks some love triangle drama between Minko, Ohana and Tooru. Poo has certainly hit the fan for sure!
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, love triangle, PA Works, tsundere

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 20 – The Great Omurice Compromise

August 18, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

hanasaku-ep20-scr1 — Minako actually makes it after a few changes!

After the intense dispute between Minko and Yuki for not having Omurice on the menu, there is finally a solution within Nako’s obsession of having one for lunch.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, omurice is serious business, PA Works, tsundere

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 19 – Aloof Minko and her war against Omurice

August 8, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep19-scr1 — Ko's rather feminine appearance was a complete surprise.

With the school festival coming in a matter of days, Ohana is very excited about her class’s plan to do a Princess Cafè. For Minko, she takes it a bit too seriously…
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, crossdressing, drama, PA Works, school festivals is serious business, tsundere

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 18 – Nako’s Other Personality…

August 2, 2011 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

hanasaku-ep18-scr1 — Believe it or not, Nako simply looked adorable in this episode.

After Enishi’s disastrous movie production, Nako finally gets her time in the spotlight….
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, mermaids, moe, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 17 – Wait for it…

July 26, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

hanasaku-ep17-scr1 — Yuina goes for the EXTREME!!!

Enishi did not see this one coming at all… and fell into a SCAM!
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, disappointment, drama, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 16 – Enishi’s Movie Producing Dream

July 21, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep16-scr1 — Best reaction from Nako ever!

Since the class trip is finally over, the Kissuisou Inn gets an opportunity of a lifetime… a movie production!
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, fanservice, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 15 – Yuina’s Jealousy…

July 12, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep15-scr1 — It still purplexes me why Ohana wasted her time telling off these girls...

From the last episode, it is apparent that Yuina wants to have her own career instead of working in an inn. With the part timers suddenly quitting, it pushes the Fukuyo Inn into crisis, which causes Ohana to become uneasy and wanting to help out. This is where Yuina’s decision starts to get questioned.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, moe, PA Works, spoiled brat

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 14 – Fun at the Beach and Yuina’s Future

July 4, 2011 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

hanasaku-ep14-scr1 — It's time for Yuina to shine...

It’s the beginning of summer. With that, Ohana and her classmates go on a class field trip to a coastal city where many things are bound to happen.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: beach episode, comedy, coming of age, fanservice, PA Works, swimsuits

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 13 – Family Bonding

July 4, 2011 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

hanasaku-ep13-scr1 — It looks like Satsuki is going to turn Enishi's world upside down...

Since Satsuki finally decides to grant Ohana’s wish to visit the Kissuisou Inn, it looks like things are about to get crazy… or maybe not as she wants to make up with her mother.

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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, family bonding, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 12

June 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

hanasaku-ep12-scr1 — It may look good, but Minko doesn't know what she is up against!

After Ohana had her world turned upside down in the last episode, things turn out for the better for her mother. As for Ohana’s love interest, well…
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, horrible mom, PA Works, so much food

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 11

June 13, 2011 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

hanasaku-ep11-scr1 — As you expect, the best mother of the year has finally arrived! </sarcasm>

Even with the hard effort Ohana puts into the inn, it’s not enough to stop the slanderous reviews that swept through all the inns in the Yunosagi Hot Springs. In order to make things right, she goes on a journey to fight against the person who wrote those reviews until she finds out the shocking truth.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, horrible mom, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 10 – Ohana’s Fever and Homesickness

June 6, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep10-scr1 — While Ohana is willing to work, at least Nako knows what is best for her...

After Ohana’s big success from the last episode of dealing with the flood of customers, she has become too dedicated that it eventually caused major fatigue. This leads us to one of the strangest sick episodes I have seen so far.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, homesickness, PA Works, sick episode

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 9 – Brief Thoughts

May 30, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

hanasaku-ep9-scr1 — As expected, everything went fine once everyone helped.

From the last episode, the Kissuisou Inn had a sudden surge of customers. With Ohana’s grandmother in the hospital after collapsing, things got stressful rather quickly. After Ohana fetched the notebook with all the customers out and called Nako for help, Ohana sets out to find Tooru.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: coming of age, drama, PA Works

Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 8 – Troubles at the Kissuisou Inn

May 23, 2011 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

hanasaku-ep8-scr1 — Yuina is so cute, but she barely gets any screentime.

The first time since Episode 5, things get a bit serious as the sudden surge of customers pour into the inn with Takako making the situation even worse with a stream of bad ideas.
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Category: Hanasaku IrohaTag: comedy, coming of age, consulting is serious business, drama, PA Works