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Anime blog that focuses on Yuri and School Girl Slice of Life Anime and Editorials

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This tag refers to any series that is animated by Kyoto Animation, an animation studio in Japan.

Free! – Episode 9 – Summer Festivals and Remembrance of the Past

September 5, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Next destination: To the nationals!
Next destination: To the nationals!

After the cliffhanger, will Haruka and company make it to the next round?
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Read moreFree! – Episode 9 – Summer Festivals and Remembrance of the Past
Category: Free!Tag: kyoani, summer festival, swimming

Free – Episode 8 – Friendship and Haruka’s Second Chance!

August 29, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
They finally realize that that Haruka leaves his cell phone at home.
They finally realize that that Haruka leaves his cell phone at home.

After Haruka becomes upset after losing against Rin, Kou saves the day with a secret event they can participate in.
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Read moreFree – Episode 8 – Friendship and Haruka’s Second Chance!
Category: Free!Tag: drama, kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 7 – Rin Reveals his True Colors

August 23, 2013 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Kou is having a field day looking at all those ripped muscles!
Kou is having a field day looking at all those ripped muscles!

After all the training they done from last time, are the boys ready for the Prefectural Tournament? Somewhat.
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Read moreFree! – Episode 7 – Rin Reveals his True Colors
Category: Free!Tag: kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 6 – Remembering Sad Times

August 16, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
If you wondering about the goldfish grave Makoto have, this explains it.
If you wondering about the goldfish grave Makoto have, this explains it.

Starting off from last time. Makoto suddenly gets reminded of a sad incident from his childhood while Rei struggles to survive in the rough waters.
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Read moreFree! – Episode 6 – Remembering Sad Times
Category: Free!Tag: drama, goldfish, kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 5 – Training in Paradise

August 8, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
It appears that Kou found a great place for the boys to train at.
It appears that Kou found a great place for the boys to train at.

To prepare for the upcoming competition, the swimming team decides on going to a bunch of islands for a training camp!
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Read moreFree! – Episode 5 – Training in Paradise
Category: Free!Tag: drama, kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 4 – Overcoming the Inability to Swim

July 25, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
While watching Rei learn how to swim is mundane, it:'s surprisingly entertaining.
While watching Rei learn how to swim is mundane, it:’s surprisingly entertaining.

I wonder, will Rei master swimming in a week?  I hope so…
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Read moreFree! – Episode 4 – Overcoming the Inability to Swim
Category: Free!Tag: fanservice, kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 3 – A New Swimmer Appears!

July 18, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It seems that Nagisa wants Rei to join that badly!
It seems that Nagisa wants Rei to join that badly!

Kou can’t stop obsessing over those muscles.
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Read moreFree! – Episode 3 – A New Swimmer Appears!
Category: Free!Tag: kyoani, swimming

Free – Episode 2 – Birth of a Swimming Club

July 11, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Kou can't resist how fit all the swimmer's bodies are.
Kou can’t resist how fit all the swimmer’s bodies are.

The plot advances as we finally found out who actually won the race in the last episode.
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Read moreFree – Episode 2 – Birth of a Swimming Club
Category: Free!Tag: kyoani, swimming

Free! – Episode 1 – The Intense Reunion and Reigniting a Rivalry.

July 4, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Haruka can be quite annoying.
Haruka can be quite annoying.

At last, Kyoto Animation finally tries something different by focusing on former male swim club members with girly names.
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Read moreFree! – Episode 1 – The Intense Reunion and Reigniting a Rivalry.
Category: Free!Tag: first impressions, kyoani, swimming

Tamako Market – Final Review

May 25, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Artist: t-okada

Kyoto Animation currently holds a reputation for creating faithful adaptations. However, they are usually weak when it comes to original stories. Although Munto, their first original production wasn’t well received, they didn’t make another one until last winter when they aired Tamako Market, a slice of life story involving one girl, a talking bird and a family ran mochi shop. (Image Source)
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Category: Reviews, Tamako MarketTag: comedy, final impressions, kyoani, moe

Anime Weekly – Episode 2 – Free!, Shiny Festa, Site Updates, Photo Kano 4, Gargantia 4

April 30, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: takumi (scya)

I apologize for the delay since the Spring semester is finally winding down. However, I have lots of updates to share in the second episode. In addition, Ore no Imouto 2 will replace Suisei no Gargantia in the podcast. This means that I will be writing about Gargantia starting next week.

Content

  • Introduction – 00:00 to 00:22
  • Kyoto Animation Announces Free! – 00:28 to 00:55
  • Shiny Festa on iOS – 1:00 to 2:30
  • Site Updates – 2:35 to 3:32
  • Photo Kano Episode 4 – 3:40 to 3:48
  • Suisei no Gargantia – Episode 4 3:50 to 4:55
  • Anime Power Rankings – 4:58 to 5:28
  • Conclusion 5:30 – 5:40

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Read moreAnime Weekly – Episode 2 – Free!, Shiny Festa, Site Updates, Photo Kano 4, Gargantia 4
Category: Photo Kano, Suisei no GargantiaTag: episodic reviews, kyoani, opinion, podcast

Tamako Market – Episode 12 (END) – The Moment of Truth…

March 27, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Tamako is happy when she sees what is inside the box.
Tamako is happy when she sees what is inside the box.

I guess I was right…
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 12 (END) – The Moment of Truth…
Category: Tamako MarketTag: final impressions, kyoani, moe

Tamako Market – Episode 11 – Tamako’s Anxiety Attack

March 20, 2013 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
What prince? She only cares about getting the medal.
What prince? She only cares about getting the medal.

Isn’t Choi going too far with the princess thing?  I think so.
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 11 – Tamako’s Anxiety Attack
Category: Tamako MarketTag: drama, kyoani, moe

Tamako Market – Episode 10 – Midori’s Inspiration Issues and Choi’s Big Reveal

March 13, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Clearly, Midori lacks inspiration at the moment.
Clearly, Midori lacks inspiration at the moment.

Midori has… issues.
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 10 – Midori’s Inspiration Issues and Choi’s Big Reveal
Category: Tamako MarketTag: comedy, kyoani, moe

Tamako Market – Episode 9 – Anko’s Uneasiness and Family Resemblance

March 6, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
From the looks of it, Tamako's mother looks rather adorable.
From the looks of it, Tamako’s mother looks rather adorable.

Anko looks a bit down. I wonder what is bothering her?
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 9 – Anko’s Uneasiness and Family Resemblance
Category: Tamako MarketTag: drama, kyoani, moe

Tamako Market – Episode 8 – Dera’s Forced and Pointless Dieting

February 27, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
*nosebleeds*
*nosebleeds*

Is Dera a bit too plump? Choi thinks so!
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 8 – Dera’s Forced and Pointless Dieting
Category: Tamako MarketTag: comedy, dera abuse, kyoani, moe

Tamako Market – Episode 7 – Choi Arrival and Dera’s Divine Punishment

February 20, 2013 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Let the Interrogation Begin!
Let the Interrogation Begin!

Uh oh, Dera is in big trouble now!
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 7 – Choi Arrival and Dera’s Divine Punishment
Category: Tamako MarketTag: comedy, kyoani, moe, tsundere

Tamako Market – Episode 6 – The Hot Mid-Summer Spook Fest

February 13, 2013 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Tamako is being a bit too ambitious painting Cherry Blossom pedals green.
Tamako is being a bit too ambitious painting Cherry Blossom pedals green.

It seems that the hot summer day boogeyman is keeping everyone away, until Tamako intervenes!
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 6 – The Hot Mid-Summer Spook Fest
Category: Tamako MarketTag: comedy, haunted house, kyoani, moe

Tamako Market – Episode 5 – Intense Rivalry to Win Tamako’s Heart

February 6, 2013 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Clearly, this won't happen in a lifetime for obvious reasons.
Clearly, this won’t happen in a lifetime for obvious reasons.

It seems that two people are fighting over Tamako now…
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 5 – Intense Rivalry to Win Tamako’s Heart
Category: Tamako MarketTag: beach episode, comedy, failed confessions, kyoani, moe, you are doing it wrong

Tamako Market – Episode 4 – Anko’s Cuteness and the Festival

January 30, 2013 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
I think everyone's hearts exploded when they saw how cute Anko really is!
I think everyone’s hearts exploded when they saw how cute Anko really is!

Tamako’s younger sister, Anko finally gets the spotlight when she wants to ditch the festival.
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 4 – Anko’s Cuteness and the Festival
Category: Tamako MarketTag: kyoani, moe, talking bird

Tamako Market – Episode 3 – Timid Girls and Dera’s Unrequited Love

January 23, 2013 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
It seems that everyone assumed that Shiori is Tamako's friend.
It seems that everyone assumed that Shiori is Tamako’s friend.

Finally, the bird finds true love as he sees a cute girl! Well, sort of…
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 3 – Timid Girls and Dera’s Unrequited Love
Category: Tamako MarketTag: comedy, kyoani, moe, shy girls, talking bird

Tamako Market – Episode 2 – Tamako Brings Valentines Day to a Shopping District

January 16, 2013 by Chikorita157 8 Comments
Tamako is fired up!
Tamako is fired up!

Tamako is totally fired up for Valentines Day.
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 2 – Tamako Brings Valentines Day to a Shopping District
Category: Tamako MarketTag: comedy, kyoani, moe, talking bird, valentines day

Tamako Market – Episode 1 – A Strange White Talking Bird Appears!

January 9, 2013 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
It seems that everyone is panicking over the bird, but they got the wrong person.
It seems that everyone is panicking over the bird, but they got the wrong person.

Based on its cover, this show is about sweets, a mochi shop and a plump white talking bird.
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Read moreTamako Market – Episode 1 – A Strange White Talking Bird Appears!
Category: Tamako MarketTag: first impressions, kyoani, moe, talking bird

Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai – Final Review

December 28, 2012 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Artist: miyabi (miyabi)
Back in 2010, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai light novel was given an honorable mention in a Kyoto Animation award competition. Obviously, this means that they will eventually make an anime based off this work. (Image Source)
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Read moreChuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai – Final Review
Category: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai, ReviewsTag: comedy, drama, final impressions, kyoani, moe, romance
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