kyoani

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

Nichijou and Kyoto Animation’s take on Creativity

September 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 11 Comments

In the past few years, the Slice of Life genre gained a lot of popularity. Many of these shows while similar have unique stories. As I explained in my editorial about the genre back in 2010, there is really no defined definition of what makes a show a Slice of Life.

In particular, Kyoto Animation has pushed few of the most popular shows of this genre. Lucky Star and K-On has a huge following for cute characters, but both of them have two different premises. The former focuses on the anime subculture and the latter, the true essence of friendship. On the other hand, Nichijou takes a spin of the genre with less emphasis on characters and more on ingenious comedy (Image Source).
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Category: Editorials, NichijouTag: commentary, essay, kyoani, opinion, slice of life

Summer 2011 Anime Midseason Impressions

August 18, 2011 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

Believe it or not, summer is more than half way done. Although I haven’t watched much from the summer lineup since I went on a two-week vacation late last month, the shows that I watched were very enjoyable. Out of the show from this season’s lineup, I have watched Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe and The iDOLM@STER along with two shows from last season. (Image Source)
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Category: Hanasaku Iroha, Ikoku Meiro no Croisèe, Nichijou, The iDOLM@STERTag: A-1 Pictures, kyoani, midseason impressions, opinion, PA Works, Satelight

Nichijou – Second Half (Episodes 11-16) Brief Thoughts

July 28, 2011 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

It has been a very long time since I have written about Nichijou since I decided not blog the series and watch it only for enjoyment. Since I last written about it in April, I felt that it’s necessary to share my thoughts briefly on the second half while focusing on a few favorite moments I watched so far. (Image Source)
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Category: NichijouTag: brief thoughts, comedy, kyoani, moe, slice of life

Spring 2011 Midseason Impressions

May 20, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

c1de6ba1484ea6e302857170eb988f8b — Yes, it's moe~

We are finally at the midway point of the spring season and so far, the shows airing for the most part are very enjoyable. (Image Source)
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Category: A Channel, Hanasaku Iroha, Hidan no Aria, Nichijou, Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, fanservice, harem, JC Staff, kyoani, midseason impressions, nomad, PA Works, romance, Studio Gokumi

Taste Test Part III – Nichijou

April 21, 2011 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

Nichijou-ep3-scr1 — Yukko must be having a really bad day!

While I wait for the live watching of Madoka Magica Episodes 11-12, I decided to watch a more ordinary slice of life comedy of Nichijou.
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Category: NichijouTag: comedy, female androids, kyoani, moe, talking cats

Spring 2011 Season Taste Test Score Card

April 17, 2011 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

With the taste testing of Spring Anime is coming to a close, I want to share my thoughts wrapped up into one sentence for every show I taste tested. For shows that debuted last week, it will be updated once I watch the second episode. (Image Source)
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Category: A Channel, Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko, Hanasaku Iroha, Hidan no Aria, Nichijou, Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiTag: comedy, coming of age, drama, fanservice, JC Staff, kyoani, moe, nomad, PA Works, shaft, Studio Gokumi, taste test impressions, thoughts summed up in a sentence

Taste Test Part II – Nichijou

April 10, 2011 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

nichijou-ep2-scr1 — Mio's sister is just... crazy!

Episode 2 of Nichijou is more of the same with the addition of very familiar gaming consoles shown in some of the scenes.
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Category: NichijouTag: BL fangirl, comedy, female androids, kyoani, moe, tsundere

Taste Test Part I – Nichijou

April 4, 2011 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Nichijou is Kyoani’s third coming of a slice of life story involving a group of girls and more slapstick comedy.
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Category: NichijouTag: comedy, female androids, first impressions, kyoani, moe, three second rule

Spring 2011 Preview and Future Plans

March 30, 2011 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

sample-959899d742e2b865a103b32f88835582 — Madoka will finish during Spring... and after the troubles are solved, cake will be served!

Since the Spring 2011 Anime Season will start in about a week, I have a hard time deciding what to watch besides Nichijou considering that there are so many shows airing during the season.

In addition, I will reveal future plans regarding the blog and real life stuff. (Image Source)
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Category: Season Previews, Site UpdatesTag: first impressions, future plans, kyoani, PA Works, preview, spring season

Twelve Moments in Anime 2010 – #10 – K-ON! (OVA) Live House

December 15, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

Besides the second season of K-ON, which I will be covering in a future Anime Moments post, there was an OVA that released in the first season. Basically, the Light Music Club decides to do a live house performance, which they are very excited about. They met many girl bands they haven’t heard before and had lots of pleasurable time with them. (Image Source)

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Category: 12 Days of Anime, K-ON!Tag: 12 days, comedy, kyoani, moe, music

K-ON!! – Extra Episodes Part 1 and 2 Final Thoughts

October 8, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

k-on-ep25-scr1 — Azu-nyan is working hard on making the promotional video successful.

After the final performance from the four girls that left Azu-nyan in tears, we are now left with the Extra Episodes.

The extras are what you expect if you watched the last season; they are fun and enjoyable stories to look at. The first extra involves the Light Music Club producing another promotional video since the last one is shoddily done. The second involves a visit to Sawako’s apartment to get her approval on the final copy of the yearbook. In addition to visiting her, they made dinner and done the laundry while she recovers from the cold.
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Category: K-ON!Tag: cat ears, comedy, extra stories, HOLY CRAP A K-ON MOVIE?, kyoani, moe, music

Air – Final Review

October 3, 2010 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

Air is one of the most memorable shows I seen besides Kanon, Clannad or even 5 Centimeters Per Second since it was Kyoto Animation’s first Key Adaptation that was faithful to the Visual Novel. As a result of how well Air done in terms of animation and story, it gained a fandom and hatedom.

In spite of this, Air still remains a masterpiece for several reasons; it conveyed the summer theme rather well. Also, it had a historical backdrop and scenes with emotional impact the viewer receives. [1. Original Picture Source]
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Category: AIR, ReviewsTag: drama, final impressions, kyoani, moe, opinion

Air – Episode 12 (END) – Final Thoughts

October 2, 2010 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

air-ep12-scr1 — Believe me, I did feel sad during the last moments.

The final episode was heartbreaking and heartwarming…

The last scene where Misuzu reaches her goal and hugs Haruko was so emotional that I almost started crying. At the same time, it was heartwarming since Misuzu could stay strong because of her mother’s (Haruko) love. When she passes away in Haruko’s arm, it was very heartbreaking for Haruko and the audience to bear.

Nevertheless, what people say about Air being a snobbish Anime is simply not true in my opinion. It shown a beautiful life that was cut short by something unfortinate. Tragic and sad events is what makes people stronger and make us value our lives as a beautiful thing. This is what makes Air so emotionally powerful compared to the other stories.

Goodbye Misuzu… I will miss you forever! ;-;

Overall Rating

9.5/10, A, Masterpiece

Overall Review is coming shortly!

Category: AIRTag: drama, key, kyoani, moe, opinion

Air – Episode 11 – Family Problems… and Drama

October 1, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

air-ep11-scr1 — At the last moment, the reunite...

This definitely has to be the second most emotional episode with the last episode being the most emotional out of the whole series.
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Category: AIRTag: drama, key, kyoani, moe

Air – Episode 10 – The Second Chance…

September 29, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

air-ep10-scr1 — Misuzu with a cute crow...

After the tragic ending of Kanna, we are brought back to the feature where Yukito gets incarnated into this crow that Misuzu talks to. From there, we learn more about Misuzu’s family problems and of course, some really cute moments.
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Category: AIRTag: comedy, cute, drama, key, kyoani, moe

Air – Episode 9 – The End of Kanna’s Dream

September 28, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

air-ep9-scr1 — Mother, don't leave me! 🙁

It was nearly a year since I have watched Air. The reason I left the show collect dust for the reason of being occupied on other Anime. It was not until recently that I started where I left off because Flak was taunting me by trying to spoil the ending for me. This is probably an incentive to complete the remaining 4 episodes I haven’t seen yet so I can write a final review on it.
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Category: AIRTag: drama, key, kyoani, moe, tragedy, tsundere

K-ON!! Second Season – Episode 24 (END, Main Story) – Final Thoughts

September 22, 2010 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

k-on-ep24-scr1 — You forgot to sign it, Yui!

I have to admit, it was a pretty emotional episode as the four girls are finally graduate and leaves their school behind for college. In addition, it was quite funny for Yui to hide the gift from Sawako to give for appreciation. This pretty much makes her worry about Yui a lot during the graduation ceremony. In the end, it seems that she loves the gift she receives from her students a lot.

As for Azusa, she has not gotten over the graduation anxiety and she broke down towards the end. Yui gives her some mementos (the four girls freshman picture and a five petal flower) to her. Afterwards, the four girls played a “thank you” song to Azusa with the four girls singing. It was one of the best songs in addition to U&I. It was emotional and a happy song that pretty much marks the happy continuation of the friendship even though Azusa still has a year left in high school. After they played the song, they do an encore and it sends happily ever after.

I have to admit; K-ON is probably the most emotionally happy comedy slice of life ever. Forget the haters, I enjoyed and liked it since it brought nostalgia when I was having fun with my friends in high school. It even surpasses Lucky Star over its random comedy. K-ON in my opinion shows the good and simplest things in life, friendship and living life to the fullest. It’s also fully evident in another familiar slice of life show. I’ll keep that a secret. :p

Next Episode: Time for Azusa to get some new recruits… Final Review will be written after I watched the second Extra Episode.

Verdict

10/10

Overall Rating

9.45/10, A, Masterpiece.

Category: K-ON!Tag: comedy, drama, fanboying, final impressions, friendship, haters gonna hate, kyoani, moe, music, oh no you didn't, opinion

K-ON!! Second Season – Episode 23 – Overall Thoughts

September 15, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

k-on-s2-ep23-scr1 — Saving the memories...

Even though the four girls seems to be a bit nervous about leaving the school behind and entering society by going to the same college, there is a reason to feel like that. The fun memories they had together in the Light Music Club bonded the friendship together. That friendship allowed the girls to decide on going to the same college to learn, play, and socialize together in their eternal and happy friendship.

After I looked at this episode, it reminded me of my senior year. I had fun with my friends when I went on a field trip with the bands or the time I socialized in the lunchroom. When graduation came, I know that the real world is going to be different and my friends would be going separate paths. Three years later, I am still surviving college rather well with a good outlook in my life.

For the girls, I think they will have an even brighter feature considering that they are together. It makes me wonder if they going to continue having a band right into college. They most likely will since they enjoy making music along with drinking tea and eating cake. As for Azusa, there is no doubt that she is going to miss them. Nevertheless, I think she will survive considering she still has Ui and Jun as her friends. Later on, she can apply to the same college once she graduates and reuite with her other friends.

The tape recording of all their music is very significant at the end of the journey as a memento. This allows them to treasure the fun memories through their songs and give inspiration to the newcomers who want to carry on their legacy.

In the end, these kinds of moments is what caused whole perception of K-ON being just a moe comedy change into something of a life lesson. Strong and good friendships is what makes life a beautiful thing and the girls are living proof of it. They are ambitious with their studies while having a fun time. In my opinion, this is what friendship is all about and there is no doubt that the last episode will leave us with an emotional and joyous impact once they graduate and start their new chapter in their life.

Category: K-ON!Tag: comedy, drama, kyoani, moe, opinion

Anime Digest: K-ON!! Episode 22 and Kaichou wa Maid-sama Episode 21

September 14, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

k-on-s2-ep22-scr1 — You might be asking, what these episodes have in common? They both feature sweets and junk food!

Over the course of last week, I kind of got caught up writing editorials, reviews and homework that I completely forgot about writing my thoughts about K-ON!! Episode 22 and Kaichou wa Maid-sama Episode 21. Since there isn’t really much to say about them, summing my thoughts in one post is enough to satisfy.
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Category: K-ON!, Kaichou wa Maid-samaTag: cake is a lie, comedy, drama, JC Staff, kyoani, love triangles, moe, tsundere

Opinion: K-ON, It’s more about Good Friendships than Girls doing Cute Things.

September 2, 2010 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

Friendship is one of the most desirable aspects of life since it allows us to interact with people that share the same interests and have a fun time. Without friendship, people would not be enjoying life and be setting in a corner with a feeling of boredom. In addition, having many friends can increase the chances of getting a job depending on how good your friends are.

K-ON is probably one of those shows that most people wouldn’t know about the friendship theme because of its reputation of being a girls doing cute things kind of show. If you look deeper in the activities and the songs they do, you realize that they are enjoying themselves because of their strong relationship between them. That feeling of friendship is what brought some of the nostalgia explained more in the last editorial when I looked back in my high school years.

Fanart used in this post is made by n@tu
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Category: Editorials, K-ON!Tag: editorial, friendship, kyoani, moe, opinion

K-ON!! Second Season – Episode 21 – Yearbook Pictures!

September 1, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

k-on-s2-ep21-scr1 — I always wanted to hug Azusa like that!

As the four girls’ high school year come to an end for good, they must overcome the second to last thing before graduation… Taking yearbook pictures! I remembered this time 2-3 years ago when I had to take senior portraits and it turned out to be pretty good. Yui on the other hand… Thats another story.
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Category: K-ON!Tag: cake is not a lie, comedy, kyoani, moe, yearbook pictures

K-ON!! Second Season – Episode 20 Brief Thoughts

August 26, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

kon-s2-ep20-scr1 — It ended just like that...

Surprisingly, time goes by very quickly when you are having fun with friends. After all, four of the girls are seniors and they had to perform their greatest to make the memory last forever. From the three festival performances, this is probably the best out of three and was pretty heartwarming. Some observations:

Sawako worked overnight to get the HTT t-shirts out to everyone. That is pretty nice.
The audience seems to be excited.
The first song was very light-hearted, but the last one seems to be heartwarming.
And of course, we got some stage comedy that took a chunk out of the time including Mio and Ritsu reciting lines from the play.

The sad realization is that it’s their last year they would be performing in front of the crowd. We know that good things have to come to the end, but never let go of the fond memories they had with each other. As we let the festival go away in the sunset, we should realize that K-ON is not all about girls doing cute things or eating cake and drinking tea. Its all about friendships, which is one of the simple things in life. Most people might have even gone through this feeling after graduating from High School or College and leaving old friends behind. In the end, as the girls did in this episode, we should remember the times we had fun with our old friends and never let them fade away…

Next Episode: Time for the Yearbook pictures!

Rating

9.5/10

Category: K-ON!Tag: comedy, drama, kyoani, moe, music

K-ON!! Second Season – Episode 18 – Stage Fright

August 15, 2010 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

k-on-ep18-scr1 — Someone get the defibrillator!

Nobody has stage fright as Mio does… She is scared out of her mind!
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Category: K-ON!Tag: comedy, kyoani, moe, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, stage fright

K-ON!! Second Season – Episode 17 – No Clubroom?!

August 2, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

k-on-s2-ep17-scr1 — I think Ui would make a fine lyricist.

Imagine that your club room, gym or field became unusable because of some accident or rare occurrence. You have an important event happening in a few day and need to practice or you won’t perform well. You soon find out that the other rooms are being occupied by other club activities that are preparing for the same event… Then what? The same exact occurrence happens to the Light Music Club and they really need to practice to prepare for the festival.

Since when the Light Music Club ever practiced? Every time I see them, they are drinking tea and eating cake… They will do fine, except in this instance…

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Category: K-ON!Tag: florida orange juice keeps the cold away, kyoani, moe, music