Finally, Anzu and Kirari became a reality!
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The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 18 – Keep Calm and Smile
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The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 17 – Jougasaki Sisters Soul Searching and Changing up an Image
It seems that the Jougasaki sisters have some soul-searching to do as Bain Capital’s Executive Director Mishiro goes on with her potentially destructive plans.
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The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 16 – Being Forced to Give Up an Image Never Works!
As expected, Executive Director Mishiro like a true vulture capitalist decides to break more dreams as she aims to emulate 765 Production’s success.
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The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 15 – The Idol Dream Shattered, or is it?
From the start, I was right about Executive Director Mishiro taking the sleazy businesswoman route and screwing over the girls’ dreams for profits. Of course, the Producer is not going to let the girls’ dreams get broken because of her after the amount of effort he and the girls put into the project to make it successful.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Final Review
Since I have played the piano and clarinet during my childhood up until my senior year of high school, Hibike! Euphonium instantly caught my eye when I saw it was a story of a high school concert band working with a new advisor in order to competing in nationals. Since it is Kyoto Animation, does it live up to expectations? Lets find out.
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The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls – Episode 14 – The Mysterious Girl
The girls are finally back after a few months being on hiatus. Still, I have a bad feeling about the new executive director.
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The Idolmaster Movie – Movie Review
Since Cinderella Girls resumes airing next week and I want to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Idolmaster, it’s time to review the feature-length movie that showed last year.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 13 (END) – A Goal of Competing in Nationals Becoming a Reality
The big day has finally come. Will the Kitauji High School concert band advance beyond preliminaries?
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 12 – The Desire to Improve and How Kumiko Come to Love the Euphonium
With only 10 days remaining before the first round of nationals, will Kumiko be able to perfect the part she has trouble with?
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 11 – Second Audition to Prove Who’s Special
As Taki prepares for the nationals by moving the practice venue into an auditorium, Kaori receives another chance at earning the solo part as she and Reina challenge each other in an audition. Will she win?
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The Idolmaster turns 10 Years Old – Reflecting back on my Experiences with the Franchise
As mentioned in my summer preview, the Idolmaster franchise will finally have its 10th anniversary on July 26th, the date when the arcade version of the game was first released. Since its inception, the franchise has grown tremendously with Cinderella Girls, Million Live and Side M (which everyone forgot about). With that, I want to celebrate the occasion by reviewing two games from the franchise, movie and share a personal reflection on the franchise as a whole.
To start things off, I want to reflect on my experiences with the franchise and why it’s special to me, especially from a person that has a musical background.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 10 – Audition Dissatisfaction
With the audition results in, it seems that someone feels particularly salty and that would be Yuko.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 9 – Audition Anxiety
The big day has finally come. Will Kumiko pass the auditions?
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Hibike! Euphonium and Concert Band Nostalgia – Remembering the Fond Memories with Music
It has been several years since I last played an instrument after graduating high school. For me, music played a big role in my childhood because I learned how to the piano at a young age and played the Clarinet since 4th grade. While there are shows like Tari Tari and K-ON, which focuses on music that I can relate to, I have to admit that Hibike! Euphonium feels very nostalgic since concert band was one of my favorite aspects of grade school, which I will share.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 8 – The Special Moment
With the auditions on the horizon, there is the festival and it’s quite obvious which person Kumiko wants to takes out on a date for it.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 7 – Haruka’s Big Upset and The Concert Band’s Dark Past
While everyone in the concert band focuses on the upcoming auditions to determine who will make the competing group of 55, Aoi makes a surprising decision that would really upset Haruka.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 6 – It’s Tough Being a Beginner
After a fine performance at the festival, it’s finally time to start preparing for nationals. Of course, this means that the teacher will hold auditions to see who will be in the group that will participate in the competitions. For Hazuki, it’s a tough road ahead.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 5 – Meeting Old Friends and Meeting Future Competition
The big day as come and are they prepared for the SunFes? You bet!
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 4 – Hardcore Practicing and Training, is it Enough?
After the disaster from last week, will the concert band improve?
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 3 – An Epic Fail Ensemble
Sadly, my nightmares have become true! The band sounded worse than I could imagine… There is no wonder why some enthusiastic members were upset at the slackers, especially Reina.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 2 – Asuka Pigeonholes Kumiko to the Euphonium Again
Will Kumiko get pigeonholed to the euphonium again as she tries to mend her relationship with Reina?
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The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 13 – The Idol Dream Becomes True
The big day has finally come as everyone in the Cinderella Project gets to perform at a festival in front of a big audience. Of course, it’s not without problems.
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Hibike! Euphonium – Episode 1 – Fools Gold and A Second Chance at Making Nationals
Apparently, making nationals in a concert band competition is serious business.
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The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls – Episode 12 – Going on a Team Building Adventure
As the big performance nears with the girls preparing at a training camp, the producer leaves Minami in charge. How will she fare as others struggle with the song they are supposed to perform together?
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