final impressions

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A’s – Final and Movie Review

July 16, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

For a long time, I have been a fan of magical girl shows since I enjoy seeing young girls beat up villains with magical powers. Lyrical Nanoha is somewhat different compared to other magical girl shows like Cardcaptor Sakura since it caters the older male demographic while introducing some elements from mecha anime. In fact, some people described Nanoha’s magical girl outfit as a schoolgirl outfit and a Gundam. In other words, there is a lot of action packed battles. Nanoha A’s pretty much improves on the prequel by adding another heroine to the mix and anti-villains.

While it took awhile since the DVDs were out of print due to Geneon going out of business, I finally got the chance to finish it. In addition, I’ll be covering some thoughts on the movie.
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Category: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Movies, ReviewsTag: final impressions, mahou shoujo, Seven Arcs

Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? – Final Review

July 15, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

When it comes to slice of life shows, I really enjoy Iyashikei shows involving cute girls. To me, they are a nice way to make to relieve the stress from a hard day of work. Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka（ご注文はうさぎですか, lit: Is the order a rabbit?) is one of those shows that has cute girls, but working at a café.
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Category: Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, ReviewsTag: final impressions, iyasashikei, moe

The Idolmaster Movie – Movie Review

July 8, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Since Cinderella Girls resumes airing next week and I want to commemorate the 10^th anniversary of Idolmaster, it’s time to review the feature-length movie that showed last year.
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Category: Movies, Reviews, The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, drama, final impressions, idol, movie, music

Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 13 (END) – A Goal of Competing in Nationals Becoming a Reality

June 30, 2015 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

It's clear that Natsuki is doing it on purpose now. ;) — It’s clear that Natsuki is doing it on purpose now. 😉

The big day has finally come. Will the Kitauji High School concert band advance beyond preliminaries?
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Category: Hibike! EuphoniumTag: final impressions, kyoani, music

Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works – Episode 25 (END) – Deciding on the Future Path

June 28, 2015 by Chikorita157 9 Comments

Guess who? It's Luvia! — Guess who? It’s Luvia!

With the Grail War finally over, what path does Rin and Shirou take?
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Category: Fate Stay/NightTag: action, final impressions, Ufotable

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka – Episode 12 & 13 (END) – A New Hero in the Making

June 27, 2015 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Bell shows his annoying side once again as he becomes flustered over the sight of girls at a hot spring.

It seems that Bell can’t help but to run away from cute girls. This is getting annoying, but at least he improves in the finale.
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Category: DanMachiTag: action, adventure, final impressions, JC Staff

Nisekoi Second Season – Episode 12 (END) – More Cute Chitoge Moments

June 26, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It's sad to see Chitoge this down when she doesn't have her trademark hair ribbon. — It’s sad to see Chitoge this down when she doesn’t have her trademark hair ribbon.

As expected, a Chitoge episode is definitely a nice way to end the second season of Nisekoi.
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Category: NisekoiTag: comedy, final impressions, romance, shaft

Kantai Collection ~KanColle~ (Anime) – Final Review

June 25, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Back in 2013, Kadokawa Games decided to create a game called Kantai Collection (艦隊これくしょん, lit: Fleet Collection), which is a free to play browser game. It is basically a card battle game that involves war ships personified as cute girls.

While the game aimed to appeal to war ship otakus, the franchise’s popularity sprung up because of the fandom and the voice actresses who are involved with the project. The rest was history. The game was so popular that Kadokawa and DMM (who hosts the game) had to put in place a lottery in place in order to play the game, besides the geographical restriction.

Given how popular Kantai Collection is, eventually they announced an anime production for this franchise. While there are some viewers that complained about some aspects of the show, especially since most of the western viewers could not play the game without jumping through several hoops, what are my thoughts on the show? That is what I’m set out to do.
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Category: Kantai Collection, ReviewsTag: action, Diomedea, drama, final impressions, moe, ships

Dog Days Double Dash – Final Review

June 18, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It has been a little over two years since the second season of Dog Days have aired. I have to admit that the sequel improved every aspect of the first season. Instead of focusing on melodrama that felt out-of-place, it introduced another kingdom into the war games while bringing Nanami and Rebecca into the mix. To me, the second season was an improvement since it had a lot of enjoyable moments.

Although Seven Arcs announced a third season, we didn’t hear much about it until last year when they announced that it would air in 2015 during winter. With that, did it live up to the two-year wait?
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Category: Dog Days, ReviewsTag: action, fantasy, final impressions, Kemonomimi, moe, Seven Arcs

Atelier Shallie – Alchemists of the Twilight Sea – Final Review

May 7, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Since the start of the Dusk/Twilight trilogy, Gust has experimented with gameplay elements while having a somewhat darker story with the Earth in decline. In the last game, Escha and Logy allowed all 6 members (three active) to participate in battle while improving the alchemy gameplay by allowing you to choose the traits again. Also, you can see what tasks you need to get done along with what rewards you will get if you get a line up. Of course, the biggest addition is that there are now two protagonists you can play as, which has not been in the game since Mana Khemia 2.

The third and possibly last entry in the Dusk/Twilight trilogy is Atelier Shallie, which of course not only have dual protagonists (both female), but it also bring backs some game mechanics from Mana Khemia 2 such as getting rid of the time limit, variable strike and the burst gauge while introducing some new features and improvements. Since I have beaten the game at least once, its time to share my thoughts.
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Category: Atelier Escha and Logy, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Gust, Playstation 3, Video Games

Shirobako – Final Review

April 23, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

After PA Works finish producing a failure known as Glasslip, they have to come up with something that no studio has done before to make up for it. With that, they decided to make a show about anime production called Shirobako （白箱, lit white box), which focus on five girls trying to make it in an industry that is hard to get into.

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Category: Reviews, ShirobakoTag: anime industry, final impressions, PA Works

Glasslip – A Metaphorical Final Review

April 16, 2015 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Just last summer, I shared my thoughts on why Glasslip was a complete failure. Since I already explained why it was so bad, I may as well make a final review mocking the whole show.
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Category: Glasslip, ReviewsTag: final impressions, PA Works, strawberry sundaes

Nisekoi – OAD 1 – 3 – Yep. Marika is the Best Girl!

April 4, 2015 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

At last, the spring anime season as finally started. Unfortunately, Nanoha and Yuki-chan is not being simulcasted and because of the lack of subs, I can’t cover them yet. I will eventually share my thoughts once they are out.

For now, since the second season of Nisekoi airs next Friday, I may as well cover all the original animation specials, which consists of 6 sub stories. While I enjoyed them all, what were my favorite moments? I’m here to share them.
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Category: NisekoiTag: comedy, final impressions, hype, shaft

Shirobako – Episode 24 (END) – Crossing the Finish Line and Looking towards the Future

March 29, 2015 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

After making it back to the party, Aoi finally shares her thoughts and experiences. — After making it back to the party, Aoi finally shares her thoughts on working on the production.

At last, Musani is almost at the finish line. Can they get the finished product to all the TV stations on time?
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Category: ShirobakoTag: anime industry, final impressions, PA Works

Dog Days Double Dash – Episode 12 (END) – Farewell for Now… I must go!

March 28, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Although Shinku didn't have much time to spend with his harem, at least he got to carry Milhi in his carms. — Although Shinku didn’t have much free time to spend with his harem, at least he got to carry Milhi in his arms.

While it felt short, the heroes’ adventure comes to an end, for now at least.
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Category: Dog DaysTag: final impressions, Kemonomimi, moe, Seven Arcs

Ore Twintail ni Narimasu – Final Review

March 24, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Once in a blue moon, there is a show that has a ridiculous premise that you do not expect to be good until you watched the whole thing. Ore Twintail ni Narimasu (俺、ツインテールになります, lit. I will become a twintail) is one of those shows that has twin-tailed girls, gender bending and Super Sentai as its premise. I wonder how good this combination will be?
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Category: Ore Twintail, ReviewsTag: action, fanservice, final impressions, genderbender, twintails

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram – Final Review

March 1, 2015 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Back in 2011, Madoka Magica took the magical girl genre by storm as they deconstructed the whole genre by making it dark and filled with drama. As expected, the show received so much critical acclaim that it eventually received three featured length movies, a bunch of manga spinoffs and even a licensed video game, both were made by Bandai Namco. Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram is a sequel to the first portable game, which swaps the rogue-like dungeon crawling for a hack and slash gameplay on the PlayStation Vita.

Warning: Contains some spoilers from the Anime and movies.
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Category: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Playstation Vita, Video Games

Amagi Brilliant Park – Final Review

January 27, 2015 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

For a while, Kyoto Animation’s recent effort on their in-house adaptations has left me with mixed feelings, except for the first season of Chuunibyou and Free Eternal Summer. Besides the animation, the stories in particular did not impress me as much. However, when they announced that they would be making Amagi Brilliant Park by Shoji Gatoh, who also wrote Full Metal Panic into an Anime, I became somewhat excited. With that, did this show live up to expectations? Let’s find out!
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Category: Amagi Brilliant Park, ReviewsTag: comedy, drama, fantasy, final impressions, kyoani

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;birth2 Sister’s Generation – Final Review

January 13, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Back in 2013, Compile Heart and Idea Factory started remaking Neptune games for the PlayStation Vita starting with the first game, Neptune Re;birth 1. Neptune Re;birth 2 Sister’s Generation in comparison to the prequel feels more like an enhanced port rather than a remake since Mk2 did not have as many problems in comparison to the first game in the franchise. If so, what improvements did Compile Heart and Felistella made in this enhanced port?
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Category: Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Playstation Vita, Video Games

Amagi Brilliant Park – Episode 13 (END) – Making of a New and Random Promotional Video

December 26, 2014 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Salama has more embarrassing videos of Muse on her phone than shown here.

While the park was saved from a horrible fate, it’s time for Seiya to find a way to promote it.
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Category: Amagi Brilliant ParkTag: comedy, final impressions, kyoani

Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – Final Review

December 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Back in the early 2000s, Game Freak made a big leap in terms of gameplay and graphics with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire when they finally transitioned to the Gameboy Advance for the 3^rd generation. These games basically laid the foundation for future generations by introducing new mechanics such as abilities, natures, an overhauled IV/EV system and double battles.

While Game Freak hinted a Ruby and Sapphire remake in Pokémon X and Y last year, everyone knew that it was going to happen. Eventually, they revealed Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which is a remake of the original games. These remakes add new features (including enhancements to Pokémon Contests and Secret Bases) while adding more mega evolutions and an expanded post-game. Does this new remake live up to the original? Let’s find out!
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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Tamako Love Story – Movie Review

October 29, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

During the winter of 2013, Kyoto Animation aired Tamako Market, which is a slice of life show that focused on a girl named Kitashirakawa Tamako who is enthusiastic about a marketplace and of course, mochi. While I have enjoyed the show for what it is, it was slightly disappointing at the same time since Mochizou couldn’t gather enough courage to confess his feelings towards Tamako. Not to mention, most of the show was spent mostly on her friends or Dera.

As the title suggest, Tamako Love Story finally addresses the shortcomings of the television series that viewers have been wondering all along: Will Mochizou finally have the guts to confess his love towards Tamako and will she accept it?
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Category: Movies, Reviews, Tamako MarketTag: comedy, drama, final impressions, kyoani, romance

Chou Megami Shinkoku Noire Gekishin Black Heart – Final Review

October 22, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

With the success of the Neptune franchise, Idea Factory and Compile Heart has been expanding the franchise by making various spinoff games for the Playstation Vita. While I was disappointed with Neptune Idol PP, I had high hopes for Chou Megami Shinkoku Noire Gekishin Black Heart since it was a full-featured strategy RPG with Noire as the main heroine. Does it live up to expectations? Let’s find out.
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Category: Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Playstation Vita, strategy role playing game, Video Games

Hanayamata – Final Review

October 2, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

I admit that I have a soft spot when it comes to slice of life shows with cute girls. When I found out that Hanayamata has an American girl from New Jersey who wants to do Yosakoi (よさこい) a type of traditional Japanese traditional dance, I decided to take a look.
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Category: Hanayamata, ReviewsTag: final impressions, moe, music, yosakoi

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