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What Is on My Mind – June 2020 – Coronavirus Impact on Anime Blogging, Blog Changes, Black Lives Matter and Summer 2020 Preview

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Artist: ヒロき

Now that it’s finally June, the rather desolate spring season thanks to Covid19 is coming to an end.

After the breakdown I had on Twitter, I want to change things up to perhaps improve the content of this blog. Since I usually do some kind of life updates on season previews, I want to do some kind of monthly summary type of posts.

Back in 2013-2015, I shared some kind of updates in a weekly summary of titles I chose not to cover individually. What I tend to do with these monthly posts is to share not only what I am up to and have planned, but also mini editorials on anime-related topics I find interesting during the month but couldn’t write a whole post for. Also, I will also share my picks for this summer, providing that it doesn’t get delayed.

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Hidamari Sketch – Episodes 1-3 – Cuteness Overload

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Yes, this scene is classic.

As COVID-19 rages on and affects most anime productions, it’s time to watch more shows that are on my list. Recently, I have compiled a list of shows I plan to cover. I probably won’t be able to finish everything by the time everything starts to go back to the new normal. At least this will give me some things to cover during the next few seasons. After all, the next several months will be pretty barren with all the delays.

With that, we continue the trend of watching all the Manga Time Kirara adaptations I haven’t seen yet. This time we head back to 2007. Yes, we are finally watching the timeless schoolgirl slice of life filled with diabetes induced cuteness. That show is Hidamari Sketch. Yes, I orginally intended to review this show last year. However, my big move for a new job kind of distracted me from actually watching the whole first season.
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Sansha Sanyou – Episodes 1-3 – The Poor Princess and the Awesome Maid

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This is how they all met, all by chance.

As expected, it seems that for the most part, most spring season shows are now being pushed back due to covid-19. Instead of letting the blog go without any content, we are going to start covering some shows from the backlog. As you would expect, there is still a good number of shows that I haven’t got the chance to watch.

With how this works is that I will cover three episodes each week for a given series until I complete it and review it. Unlike regular episodic impressions where I cover the episodes overall, I will only touch on the aspects I find interesting and enjoyable.  With the first series I will cover in the backlog is the first three episodes of Sansha Sanyou.
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Houkago Teibou Nisshi – Episode 1 – Hina’s Dream Club Aspirations Ruined

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I would freak out if a bug landed on my hand.

A girl named Tsurugi Hina just moved to a seaside town. After attempting to fix a stuffed animal, she tries to find a craft store. However, she finds a girl at a pier that think that fainted. Sadly, it’s not necessarily the case.
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Tamayomi – Episode 1 – Yomi’s and Tama’s Reunion

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From the look of their childhood, Yomi made that promise to Tama.

Yomi finally starts her first day of high school. However, she finds someone from her childhood going to the same school. You know what this means, right?
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Spring 2020 Anime Season Preview and Addressing the Blogging Motivation Issues

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Artist: にゃー

While things have been chaotic this month with the whole coronavirus scare. As expected, things haven’t been going well with my blog. In fact, losing motivation again. I will share my concerns along with my preliminary picks for the spring season.
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Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu – Episodes 1-3 – First Impressions

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It’s like love at first sight.

While I didn’t plan on Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu, I have to admit that I enjoy idol shows sometimes. With that, we will focus on one with a young lady falling in love with a certain idol from a rather unknown idol group.
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Magia Record – Episode 1 – Going to Kamihama and Discovering Little Kyubey

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It looks like Iroha overslept during class.

Iroha and Kuroe seems to have a weird dream of going to a certain city to save magical girls. They decide to find out for themselves.
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Koisuru Asteroid – Episode 1 – Reuniting with a Best Friend

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Mira and Ao goes stargazing. The thing is, Mira doesn’t know that Ao is actually a girl.

Mira finally starts her first day of high school. When she joins the astronomy club. The only problem, they merge with the geology club. After Mira visits, she finds out that her old friend she made a promise to is in it.
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Winter 2020 Season Preview and Life Updates

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Artist: うねぱん

With 2019 almost ending, it’s time to take a look of some shows I plan to watch along with some life updates. As always, this list is subject to change.
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