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Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 10 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 10

December 13, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist:  toshi
Artist: toshi

Christmas is almost here and I am busy with exams… I will be focusing on the 12 days of Anime (will be done in one post), top Japanese Video Games and Anime in the coming days.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 10 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 10
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – Final Review

December 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: petitbisou
Artist: petitbisou

Back in the early 2000s, Game Freak made a big leap in terms of gameplay and graphics with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire when they finally transitioned to the Gameboy Advance for the 3rd generation. These games basically laid the foundation for future generations by introducing new mechanics such as abilities, natures, an overhauled IV/EV system and double battles.

While Game Freak hinted a Ruby and Sapphire remake in Pokémon X and Y last year, everyone knew that it was going to happen. Eventually, they revealed Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which is a remake of the original games. These remakes add new features (including enhancements to Pokémon Contests and Secret Bases) while adding more mega evolutions and an expanded post-game. Does this new remake live up to the original? Let’s find out!
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Read morePokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire – Final Review
Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, opinion, pokemon, Video Games

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 9 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 9

December 6, 2014 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
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xyomouse

Finals are coming, so I’m going to be somewhat busy. The good news, I already beaten Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby and the full review is coming on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Now, for the Anime impressions.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 9 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 9
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 7 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 7

November 22, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: ardbf
Artist: ardbf

Now that Pokemon ORAS is now out, I have created a Live Blog over at my sideblog. I will announce when I start since I haven’t got my copy and I need to finish all my classwork before Thanksgiving (so I can spend most of my break playing games).

As for Amagi Brilliant Park, as of now, there is still no subs and it looks like it’s not coming out anytime soon, meaning that I will eventually cover it once it releases (can’t watch the RAWs since I won’t understand all of it). Comes to worst, I’ll combine it in next weeks post for that show.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 7 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 7
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Reminiscing about Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire – Memories and Favorite Aspects

November 20, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: hirako
Artist: hirako

It has been over 10 years since Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire released in America. Even though Generation III was not my favorite generation, there were many aspects that I liked. Since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire releases tomorrow, the best way to share my anticipation for the new remakes is to look back at the original games and share some memories I have with it.
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Read moreReminiscing about Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire – Memories and Favorite Aspects
Category: EditorialsTag: opinion, personal experiences, pokemon, Video Games

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 6 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 6

November 15, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: うぐいす餅
Artist: うぐいす餅

It seems that everything worked out in the end…
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 6 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 6
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Thoughts about the 2D Animation vs. 3D/CGI debate with Anime

November 12, 2014 by Chikorita157 13 Comments
Artist: dry-man
Artist: dry-man

A recent episode of Shirobako has brought up an interesting topic regarding the whole 2D Animation vs 3D Animation/Computer Generated Images debate and how should Anime be made. This issue was so controversial that it almost pushed Endou to quit (besides Tarou’s incompetence).

The 2D vs 3D/CGI debate has been a passionate one for the fact that most Anime have 2D animation. As technology improves, animation studios might be eager to adopt 3D/CGI as a way to make it flashier while cut production costs. By doing so, something gets lost in the process, which is why this debate is so passionate not only to fans, but people who work in the industry.
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Read moreThoughts about the 2D Animation vs. 3D/CGI debate with Anime
Category: About the Japanese Animation Industry, Editorials, Love Live, Shirobako, The iDOLM@STERTag: 2d vs 3d, animation, anime industry, essay, opinion

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 5 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 5

November 8, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: Unknown
Artist: kinosuke

Tail Yellow finally appears at last! As always, Tarou causes more trouble.

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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 5 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 5
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Thoughts on Tastes and Why There is No Such Thing as Good/Bad Taste

November 6, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: kichi8
Artist: kichi8

For a long time, I avoided sharing my views on how people view tastes in Anime since it is a controversial issue in the fandom. While some anime bloggers shared their thoughts on the issue, there are many reasons why I do not subscribe to the view there is such thing as good/bad tastes.
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Read moreThoughts on Tastes and Why There is No Such Thing as Good/Bad Taste
Category: EditorialsTag: bullying, controversy, essay, fandom, opinion, tastes

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 4 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 4

November 1, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment

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I hope everyone had an enjoyable Halloween (personally, I don’t celebrate that holiday because of Trick or Treaters, they are rather annoying).

In case you missed it, I have reviewed Tamako Love Story a few days back.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 4 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 4
Category: Amagi Brilliant Park, Ore Twintail, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 3 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 3

October 25, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: ひろ
Artist: ひろ

Finally finished my second round of midterms, so hopefully next week’s Anime Weekly post won’t come out this late.

Still, Tail Red is cute.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 3 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 3
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Weekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 2 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 2

October 18, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: ミナセユウノ
Artist: ミナセユウノ

Yep, It has been a busy week considering that I have midterms. Hopefully next week’s weekly digest will come earlier next weekend.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Fall 2014 – Week 2 – Ore Twintail and Shirobako Episode 2
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, impressions, opinion

Fall 2014 Anime Season First Impressions and Site Updates – Ore Twintail and Shirobako

October 11, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: kazenokaze
Artist: kazenokaze

As the dust finally settles on the first week of the fall anime season, it’s time to share my remaining first impressions for Ore, Twintail ni narimasu and Shirobako.

If you haven’t already, check out my first impressions for Amagi Brilliant Park and Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works I shared earlier in the week.
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Read moreFall 2014 Anime Season First Impressions and Site Updates – Ore Twintail and Shirobako
Category: Ore Twintail, Shirobako, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: fall 2014, first impressions, opinion, site updates

The Glass Shatters – Why Glasslip is the Most Disappointing PA Works Show Yet

October 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 11 Comments

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I admit that PA Works (Progressive Animation Works) is one of my favorite studios besides Kyoto Animation not because of the high production values, but rather the types of shows they come out. The studio is more known for its original productions, some that I actually enjoyed.

After watching Glasslip, I was deeply disappointed and wondered to my self, why did it fail? It’s odd considering that they played it safe with a premise that they can’t possibly mess it up. Ultimately, we are proven wrong.
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Read moreThe Glass Shatters – Why Glasslip is the Most Disappointing PA Works Show Yet
Category: Editorials, GlasslipTag: analysis, opinion, PA Works

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 11

September 16, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: 瑞姫玉蘭
Artist: 瑞姫玉蘭

Fall is almost here and I’m somewhat swamped with course work.

Note: This is probably the last Weekly Anime Impressions post I will make until the next season starts. I will be posting my final episode impressions of Hanayamata and Free Eternal Summer separately.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 11
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Bullying and Generalizing People for Liking Anime and/or Video Games

September 13, 2014 by Chikorita157 11 Comments
Artist: supertie
Artist: supertie

In the past few weeks, I have witnessed a lot of bullying and name-calling shaming people who play or enjoy video games. It’s true that people tend to judge people depending on tastes and their hobbies such as people who like Anime since it’s a niche medium. Because of this, people who are not familiar with it will likely hold an ignorant, distorted or uninformed view on it and generalize them to a certain stereotype or label.
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Read moreBullying and Generalizing People for Liking Anime and/or Video Games
Category: Editorials, Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu, Ore No ImoutoTag: bullying, essay, fandom, opinion, personal experiences, Video Games

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 10

September 9, 2014 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Sally seems more excited about filming the girls rather than their routines.
Sally seems more excited about filming the girls rather than their routines.

Summer break is over, but there is still the hot springs episode.
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Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 9

September 2, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: やもり
Artist: やもり

Summer Break has finally comes to an end with the final semester in college starting.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 9
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Thoughts about Japan’s crackdown on Anime/Manga Piracy and How they should deal with it

August 31, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

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Just last month, the Anime and Manga Industry have started to crack down piracy of Anime and Manga. While I believe that these creators should get the credit they deserve and the industry made some progress in doing so with legal streaming sites, there are still some shortcomings, especially in regards to Manga. I think there are ways to fix it that would benefit the industry rather than fighting an endless battle on piracy.
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Read moreThoughts about Japan’s crackdown on Anime/Manga Piracy and How they should deal with it
Category: About the Japanese Animation Industry, EditorialsTag: analysis, anime industry, controversy, crunchyroll, opinion

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 8

August 26, 2014 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: kyuu (qchan)
Artist: kyuu (qchan)

It’s the last week before Fall Semester starts, so it’s time to enjoy what is left of my summer break.
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Read moreWeekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 8
Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 7

August 19, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

As usual, Tami is the cutest.
As usual, Tami is the cutest.

Believe it or not, girls with animal ears are cute… Too bad Yaya didn’t wear the cat ears.
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Category: Free!, Glasslip, HanayamataTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 6

August 12, 2014 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Yep, she changed alot.
Yep, she changed a lot.

Surprised that Naru’s dad suddenly noticed how much she changed after six episodes.
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Category: Free!, Glasslip, Hanayamata, Weekly Anime DigestsTag: mpressions, opinion, summer 2014

Weekly Anime Impressions – Summer 2014 – Week 5

August 5, 2014 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Yep, Usagi managed to crash the computer before she can run the brainwashing program.
Yep, Usagi managed to get the blue screen of death from banging on the keyboard so hard before she was able to run the brainwashing program.

While I’m two episodes behind Sailor Moon Crystal, I am shocked that she still doesn’t know how to use a computer in 2014!
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Category: Free!, Glasslip, HanayamataTag: impressions, opinion, summer 2014

Changing Views on Legal Streaming and Decline of Episodic Blogging

August 4, 2014 by Chikorita157 9 Comments
Artist: まさしょう
Artist: まさしょう

For a while now, I have noticed a downward trend in the blogosphere since 2012 as episodic blogging is coming out of favor with bloggers either giving blogging or forego other types of content such as essays, analysis and reviews. With Hanner’s Anime Blog throwing in the towel just a few months ago, I wonder if episodic blogging has outlived its usefulness in an age where legal streaming is widespread. Furthermore, I think there are better ways to present an analysis rather than share than in 12 separate posts.
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Category: EditorialsTag: crunchyroll, essay, fandom, legal streaming, opinion
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