moe

Moe (萌え) is a Japanese slang that refers to strong affection towards characters that are usually female.

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

Taste Test Part I – Shinryaku! Ika Musume

October 7, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

musume-ep1-scr1 — Now everyone wants a piece of her...

It is a known fact that human beings neglect the majestic part of Mother Nature… the sea. The sea provides us the food, transportation, recreation and natural resources. Sadly, the mistreatment of the sea from man-made disasters from overfishing and countless oil spill disasters like the Deepwater Horizon have driven this one Squid Girl into extreme dissatisfaction. As a result, she wants world domination so that human beings will never mistreat the sea.

The problem is… nobody really takes her seriously because she looks like a child…
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Category: Shinryaku! Ika MusumeTag: comedy, Diomedea, first impressions, humans are bastards, moe, squid

Taste Test Part I – Ore No Imouto Ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai

October 4, 2010 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

imouto-ep1-scr1 — Holy crap?! She owns that much eroge games?

This is probably the 4th most popular Anime that everyone is talking about this season. Ore No Imouto Ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai (or My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute) takes on the Otaku culture which was focused vaguely in Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu. Instead of a boy meets girl kind of thing, it has an older brother and younger sister!
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Category: Ore No ImoutoTag: AIC, comedy, first impressions, lolis, moe, otaku

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

Story Analysis – Ookami-san: Ryuuguu Otohime and Usami Mimi

September 28, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

In the third episode of Ookami-san, the way they parodied a well known Aesop fable, The Tortoise and the Hare that its worth analyzing what the moral of the story they had in Ookami-san’s parody of the original.

Fanart used in this post is made by ちるく
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Category: Editorials, Ookami-sanTag: analysis, comedy, editorial, fairytale, JC Staff, moe, parody

Two Episode Taste Test – Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi

September 26, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

ookami-san-ep1-scr1 — Do I have a feeling that Ookami is denying it...

It is one of those shows I picked up late and probably the one that everyone is talking or complaining about. Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi is a slice of life, romantic comedy that parodies a good number of folklore out there. If you have seen in the picture above, Ookami is the wolk and Akai is Red Riding Hood. A better and comprehensive explanation written by Aorii from Major Arcana gives you a very good idea which folklore the characters are based from. If you know a lot of folklore, you probably recognize them pretty easily.
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Category: Ookami-sanTag: comedy, first impressions, folklore, JC Staff, moe, parody, romance, 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

The Recette Effect or How Capitalism became so Addictive

September 21, 2010 by Chikorita157 7 Comments

capitialism-ho — Capitalism + Cute Lolis + Moe = Yayifications!

Or rather how you price gauge your customers with the items you find in the dungeons FOR FREE! This game pretty much makes the executives at AIG look like greedy wusses… Or maybe not since they are not nearly as adorable like the girls in Recettear.

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Category: Editorials, ReviewsTag: capitalism, doujin, EasyGameStation, editorial, ho!, Japanese RPG, lolis, moe, review

Amagami SS – Sae Nakata’s Arc – Final Impressions

September 19, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

amagami-ss-ep12-scr1 — They finally get their well deserved kiss...

Well, this was perhaps the most enjoyable arc out of the series that tried to differentiate itself from the earlier arcs. It was filled with so much cuteness, moe and perverseness that it could not compare.
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Category: Amagami SS, ReviewsTag: AIC, christmas, comedy, final impressions, moe, nii nii is a pervert, opinion, romance

Amagami SS – Anata Shika Mie nai (Sae’s Ending Theme, ED3) Review

September 16, 2010 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

General Information

Album: Anata Shika Mie nai (Literal Translation: You’re the Only One I Can See)
Artist: Konno Hiromi,Oomori Toshiyuki
Release Date: September 15, 2010
Catalog Number: PCCG-70093

Track List

Disc 1

Anata Shika Mie nai
KEEPING SMILE
Anata Shika Mia nai (Instrumental)
KEEPING SMILE (Instrumental)

Disc 2

A little bird on my hand
Walking along, shining along
Character Monologue

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Category: Amagami SS, ReviewsTag: final impressions, Konno Hiromi, moe, music

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

Amagami SS – Episode 11 (Sae’s Arc, Part 3) – Meido Sae-chan and the Date

September 11, 2010 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

amagami-ss-ep11-scr1 — Sorry Junchi, no Pantsu...

After Junchi have been instructing Sae-chan to help her get a job, she finally made it… but something still bothers him afterwards. I wonder what that problem may be.

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Category: Amagami SSTag: AIC, comedy, meido, moe, romance, tenticles

Kanon – Mai’s Arc and Fighting her Demons

September 9, 2010 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

mai-1 — You might be wondering, what exactly is she doing?

Continuing with the analyzing of the arcs I played in Kanon, the next girl’s arc I am going to focus on is Mai Kawasumi. She is viewed by everyone as an anti-social, quiet girl who seems to have this urge to go to the school at night with a long, sharp sword. There could be a reason why she is like this because of the events that happened in her childhood she couldn’t get over.

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Category: Kanon, ReviewsTag: drama, final impressions, key, moe, opinion, visual novel

Kanon – Shiori’s Arc – The Drama of the Two Sisters

September 6, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

shiori-1 — It kind of irked me that Kaori didn't get along with her younger sister, Shiori. There is a reason...

Back in 2009, I wrote an informal post about Shiori’s Arc after I had finished it. I was disappointed that I haven’t gone deep enough in analyzing and adding my thoughts about her arc, so I decided to go through and redo the review as I attended. No, I’m not going to cover what was different in the Anime adaptation, but analyze the story and give my own thoughts along with it.

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Category: Kanon, ReviewsTag: drama, family conflicts, fanboying, final impressions, key, moe, opinion, visual novel

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

Kaichou wa Maid-sama – Episode 20 – Yukimura and his Imouto

August 30, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

maidsama-ep20-scr1 — Every young girl's dream is described in this picture!

Given that Yukimura lost the Footman Competition because of his lack of manliness, now his younger sister is now doubting his manliness with her preference for Usui as her Prince. This sounds so wrong in many levels. This date reminded me of Mei going out on a date with Tomoya to piss off her older brother. The only difference is that Usui didn’t go overboard by having Ruri call him “onii-chan.” If they did, Misaki would be angry at him for life for being a lolicon and his perversion.

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Category: Kaichou wa Maid-samaTag: imouto, it's a trap, JC Staff, moe, shoujo, tsundere

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

Kaichou wa Maid-sama – Episode 19 – The Moment of Truth…

August 19, 2010 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

maidsama-ep19-scr1 — So, perverts come from Phermone? I didn't know that!

From a continuation from last episode, Misaki-kun and Usui become partners in beating the so called Footman contest… The question is… how well they do?
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Category: Kaichou wa Maid-samaTag: drama, horrible cooking, JC Staff, moe, shoujo, tsundere