final impressions

22/7 (Nanabun no Nijyuuni) – Final Review

July 12, 2020 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

I have seen quite a good number of idol anime in the past. Yes, this includes Idolmaster, Love Live, the 1-hour prequel for Wake Up Girls, Ongaku Shoujo and Re:stage Dream Days. While there is some drama, a producer or the girls working together manages the aspects of the group such as costumes, music, and other aspects.

Sure, there is some drama, but there are also some funny, heartwarming moments as well. Also, the girls in the idol unit usually get along with each other through strong teamwork. Of course, there are the yuri pairings as well.

22/7 (Nanabun No Nijyuuni) is like your typical idol anime, but different in a way. It’s a media project where they picked 11 girls out of about 10,000 applicants. The chosen ones portray their respective character in real life and in animation. Yes, the concept of this project is that the idols themselves transcends dimensions between the real and animated world. As expected, I surprisingly enjoyed this show for various reasons.
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Category: Nanabun no NijyuuniTag: drama, final impressions, idol

Hidamari Sketch – Final Review

June 21, 2020 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

It’s no surprise that these days, I tend to enjoy the usual slice of life anime with a mostly, if not all female cast. Perhaps one of the most known school-girl slice of life story that publishes in the Manga Time Kirara Carat is Hidamari Sketch. It’s not too surprising since this is the first title out of many published in the Manga Time Kirara that received an anime adaptation.

If you take a first glance of the show’s poster image or one of the volumes of the manga, this might remind you of another show, Madoka Magica. The person behind these character designs is Aoki Ume. She is a mangaka known for creating cute character designs.

While Hidamari Sketch is one of her well known works, she also created character designs for Madoka Magica including some characters in Magia Record, and the main character for Kirara Fantasia, Kirara. If you didn’t know, Kaname Madoka is basically based on Yuno. Of Shaft both animated Hidamari Sketch and Madoka Magica. As expected, I enjoyed the first season quite a lot since it has a lot of funny and cute moments.
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Category: Hidamari Sketch, ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, moe, shaft

Tamayomi – Episode 12 (END) – The Surprising Comeback

June 17, 2020 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

While Nataka’s home run from last time surprised Yomi and even the rest of Shin Koshigaya. However, Yoshino seems really upset. Can Shin Koshigaya really make a comeback?
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Category: TamayomiTag: baseball, final impressions, moe, sports

Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield – Final Review

June 2, 2020 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

After taking a break from being frustrated over the state of my blog, I’m finally back! During that time, I have completed two video games, namely Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield. As you would expect, these games are probably the most controversial. It’s not too surprising since Game Freak cut a large number of Pokémon from the games.

Now that I finished the main story, it’s time to share my thoughts. Is the game really that bad people make it out to be?
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, nintendo, Nintendo Switch, pokemon, Video Games

Sansha Sanyou – Final Review

May 9, 2020 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Now that the spring season is now mostly a barren wasteland thanks to COVID-19, I decided to tackle my backlog. Of course, there are a good number of shows I still have to watch, including some Manga Time Kirara adaptations. While I watched and cover a good number of them each season, there are some that I miss due to lack of time covering them.

Like with GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class, Sansha Sanyou is another one of those shows I wanted to watch after playing one of the events from Kirara Fantasia. Yes, besides Nishikawa Youko’s rich young lady personality and cute appearance gracing me, I used her a lot in quests besides Koyume, Sharo, Naru, Archive, and Swimsuit Kaoruko. I kind of like her character design and personality. While she is not rich anymore and can only afford eating bread crusts, she still has a lot of charm.

Of course, the only reason I didn’t watch it until now since it’s a Funimation exclusive. I didn’t start subscribing to it until the start of this year.
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Category: Reviews, Sansha SanyouTag: comedy, final impressions, maid, moe

Bang Dream Third Season – Episode 12 and 13 (END) – The Big Day at the Budoukan

April 11, 2020 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Rokka is happy that she can perform on the same stage as Poppin’ Party.

Now that the results of the preliminaries are finally out, Poppin Party and RAISE A SUILEN are tied. I wonder how things will play out as Roselia and RAISE A SUILEN agrees to do a song with Poppin Party together.
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Category: BanG Dream!Tag: comedy, final impressions, music

Magia Record – Episode 13 – Iroha’s Vow

March 28, 2020 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Yachiyo is not having it with Mifuyu brainwashing Iroha.

Yachiyo finally decides to visit the memory museum to save Iroha. However, it’s not for the reasons that you think it is.
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Category: Mahou Shoujo Madoka MagicaTag: drama, final impressions, mahou shoujo, moe, shaft

Koisuru Asteroid – Episode 12 (END) – The Dream Lives On

March 27, 2020 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Mira and Ao hard at work working on their presentations.

Now that the sky cleared up, will Ao and Mira be able to find an asteroid this time around?
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Category: Koisuru AsteroidTag: comedy, final impressions, moe, yuri

Kandagawa Jet Girls – Episode 12 (END) – The Final Race

January 8, 2020 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

The day has finally come as the final round of the Jet Ski competition commences. Will Misa and Rin win against Kaguya and Kuromaru?
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Category: Kandagawa Jet GirlsTag: fanservice, final impressions, sports

Null and Peta – Final Review

December 29, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

A young girl named Null has the desire to revive her deceased older sister into a robot. However, things look different than she realizes besides how her older sister behaves.
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Category: Null and PetaTag: comedy, final impressions

Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta you ne! – Episode 12 (END) – Mile’s Secret Technique

December 23, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Mile imagines a different life if she wasn’t reincarnated.

Last time, while Mile and her friends are saving the professor being held in the ruins, they ran into an elder dragon. The dragon took out Mile with the wrack of its tail. Is she a goner or not?
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Category: Watashi Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta you ne!Tag: adventure, comedy, fanservice, fantasy, final impressions

Re:Stage! Dream Days – Episode 12 (END) – Achieving the Idol Dream

September 29, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Mizuha apparently couldn’t use the hot water dispenser. The thing is, it’s unplugged!

KiRaRe finally made it to nationals for Prism Stage, but will they be able to beat Stella Maris?
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Category: Re:Stage! Dream DaysTag: comedy, final impressions, idol, moe

Granbelm – Episode 13 (END) – Fulfilling the Wish

September 27, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

It’s obvious that Suishou isn’t giving up.

With Mangetsu defeated, this leaves Ernesta to face off Suishou. It’s quite obvious how things will ultimately end.
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Category: GranbelmTag: drama, fantasy, final impressions, mahou shoujo, yuri

Machikado Mazoku – Episode 12 (END) – The Proposal of Love

September 26, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Now Momo knows the truth about what happen to Shamiko, she feels that she is Shamiko’s mortal enemy. Can Shamiko convince her otherwise?
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Category: Machikado MazokuTag: comedy, final impressions, mahou shoujo, moe

Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? – Episode 12 (END) – Talent Contest in Paradise

September 18, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

They changed their minds just like that.

Apparently, the Silverman Gym will have a 3-day tour at Nikunoshima Island. Also, Jason and the producer wants to record it to make it into a TV production. It doesn’t go well as planned.
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Category: Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?Tag: comedy, final impressions, sports

GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class – Final Review

July 30, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

I have to admit that after playing Kirara Fantasia, an event “Hitsugi Katsugi, GA, and the Golden Kuromon Statue” finally introduces characters from Satoko Kiyuki’s works. They are Hitsugi Katsugi no Kuro and GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class, which the latter received an anime adaptation. Charmed by the cuteness of Yamaguchi Kisaragi, I decided give the anime a watch.
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Category: GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class, ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, moe

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine – Episode 12 (END) – Power of Team Work

July 7, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Yoshimi is surprised that she manages to hit a homerun.

Starting off from last time, things seem tough as both teams are now tied. Will Tsubasa and her friends win the first round?
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Category: Hachigatsu no Cinderella NineTag: baseball, final impressions, sports

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 12 (END) – Bocchi Finally Has a Smartphone and Kako’s Secret Soft Side

June 21, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

The day has come. Bocchi now has a smartphone.

Now that Bocchi’s first year comes to an end, how does it play out?
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Category: Hitoribocchi no MarumaruseikatsuTag: comedy, final impressions, moe

Manga Review – Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden – Vol 1 – Iroha’s Beginnings

June 19, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

At last, the first volume of the Magia Record story adaption is finally out. The first volume focuses on the events from the first chapter and the start of the second in the game. Please note that this review contains story spoilers for the game that will be coming out in two weeks.

Author: Fuji Fujino (Illustration)/Magica Quartet (Story Composition)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Forward), Yen Press (English)

Original Release Date: March 23, 2019 (Japanese), Unknown, Recently Announced (English)

Where to Buy:

Physical: CDJapan

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Category: Mahou Shoujo Madoka MagicaTag: action, final impressions, mahou shoujo, manga, Manga Time Kirara

Manga Review – Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Volume 1 – Becoming Idols to Aim for Stardom and Save a Dormitory

June 2, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

While the first half of 2019 have two seasons devoid of Manga Time Kirara adaptions, the wait is almost over. This consists of Machikado Mazoku, Ochikobore Fruit Tart and Koisuru Shouwakusei (Asteroid).While the former will air this summer, the other two will air probably in the fall or in the near future. With that, It’s time to take a look at the first volume of Ochikobore Fruit Tart (おちこぼれフルーツタルト, lit: Dropout Fruit Tart) manga.

Author:Hamayumiba Sou (浜弓場双)

Publisher:Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Carat)

Original Release Date: May 15, 2016

Where to Buy

Physical: CDJapan
Digital: CDJapan eBooks

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Category: ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, idol, Manga Time Kirara, moe, music

Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! (OVA) – Summer Camping Trips and Halloween Costume Surprises

May 26, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

While Miyako wants to say home, Hinata wants her to go camping.

Since the next episode of Cinderella Nine is delayed until next week, it’s time to check out the Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita original video animation. This consists of 4 short stories, two in which stands out the most.
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Category: Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!Tag: comedy, final impressions, moe, yuri

Manga Review – Comic Girls – Volume 2 – More Koyume and Tsubasa Shipping Moments?

April 16, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Now that Kaoruko settled in at the all-girls mangaka dorm, what happens next in the daily life of Kaoruko, Koyume, Tsubasa and Ruki as Kaoruko aims for serialization of her first series?

Author: Hanzawa Kaori (はんざわかおり)

Publisher: Manga Time KR Comics (Serialized in Manga Time Kirara Max)

Original Release Date: May 12, 2016

Where to Buy

Physical: CDJapan
Digital: CDJapan eBooks

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Category: Comic Girls, ReviewsTag: comedy, final impressions, manga, Manga Time Kirara, moe

Manaria Friends – Final Review

April 2, 2019 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Sometimes, main franchises receive spinoffs that are light hearted. We have seen this with Hidan no Aria AA and Hina Logi with the cast mostly female with the yuri turned up to eleven.

Mysteria Friends is one of those spin offs from Cygames’s Rage of Bahamut. Cygames originally planned to make this spinoff in 2015, but they shelved it until 2018. Yes, it’s that same Cygames that created Granblue Fantasy, which is far more popular gachamobile game than Rage of Bahamut. They also make Uma Musume as well, which received its own anime in April 2018..
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Category: ReviewsTag: fantasy, final impressions, romance, yuri

Endro! – Episode 12 (END) – Yulia Takes the Third Option

March 30, 2019 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

While getting to the Demon Lord’s lair is expensive, it’s still worth it.

Last time, Mao screws up by revealing that she is the Demon Lord in front of Yulia and her friends. Now that she kidnapped Rona and Meigo, is she a goner?
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Category: Endro!Tag: comedy, fantasy, final impressions, moe

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