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Fall 2019 Anime Season Preview and Life Updates

September 30, 2019 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Artist: あきさか やもか

Now that summer is coming to an end, it’s time to share some shows I plan to watch. Also, there is some major life updates as mentioned briefly on Twitter. I will be going more in detail and how it will affect this blog going forward. As always, the list is subject to change.
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Read moreFall 2019 Anime Season Preview and Life Updates
Category: Season PreviewsTag: fall 2019, first impressions, life updates, rambling

Summer 2019 Preview and Blog Updates

June 3, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Artist: 湊おじたん

Given how quiet the spring season has been, which led to a miserable state of this blog, I am definitely happy that summer is coming soon. With that, I will share what shows I plan to watch this summer along with blog plans.
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Read moreSummer 2019 Preview and Blog Updates
Category: Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, rambling, summer 2019

State of the Blog – Part II – Frustrations and Possibility of Burnout

April 10, 2019 by Chikorita157 10 Comments
This is how I feel after two months in regards to lack of comments.

In recent months, things have been very frustrating in regards to the state of my blog. The past few episodic and editorial posts received no comments at all, which adds to the frustration. If you have been following me on Twitter, the lack of comments has been my torn in my back for the past few months. Rather than keep my frustrations in, I want to share them. Also, I want to ask for your suggestions on how to motivate readers to comment on my posts.
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Read moreState of the Blog – Part II – Frustrations and Possibility of Burnout
Category: EditorialsTag: meta, opinion, personal thoughts, rambling

Spring 2019 Anime Season Preview and Site Updates

March 31, 2019 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: ゆうき

Now that I finished most of the winter anime, it’s time to take a look at what I plan to watch for spring. If you guessed already, it’s not much unfortunately.

Also, there are no April Fools jokes in this preview as I don’t pull pranks anymore. Everything is real.
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Read moreSpring 2019 Anime Season Preview and Site Updates
Category: Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, rambling, spring 2019

Chikorita157’s Anime Blog Finally Turns 10 Years Old!

February 17, 2019 by Chikorita157 4 Comments
Artist: lunacle

Ten years go by so quickly, but believe it or not, this blog is now 10 years old! Officially, I started this blog on February 17, 2009. Now that is a big milestone to become proud of since not too many anime blogs last this long. With that, it’s time to reflect on some things and what I have in store for the future.
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Read moreChikorita157’s Anime Blog Finally Turns 10 Years Old!
Category: Site UpdatesTag: rambling, reflections

State of the Blog – Addressing my Frustrations and Changes for the Future

January 25, 2019 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
This is how I feel about how the blog is doing this month.

Now that we are heading to the 10-year mark next month, I would like to share the state of this blog. This month has been a very frustrating month. Rather keeping my frustrations in, I would like to share how I feel along with future changes.
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Read moreState of the Blog – Addressing my Frustrations and Changes for the Future
Category: EditorialsTag: meta, opinion, personal thoughts, rambling

Year in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2018

December 31, 2018 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Artist: あいばん

Now that today is the last day of 2018, it’s time to reflect what happened this year.
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Read moreYear in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2018
Category: EditorialsTag: rambling, reflections

12 Days of Yuri Pairings and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2018 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: chinomaron

Since I started this blog, I always did the twelve days of anime thing. For this year, given that it’s the year of yuri, it’s time to share my thoughts on some of the best yuri/lesbian pairings in my opinion from 2018 anime. None of them are in particular order.
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Read more12 Days of Yuri Pairings and Merry Christmas
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Citrus, Comic Girls, Community Projects, Editorials, Harukana Receive, Märchen Mädchen, Ongaku Shoujo, Slow Start, Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san, Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru, Uma Musume, Yagate Kimi ni NaruTag: 12 days, christmas, opinion, rambling, yuri

Winter 2019 Anime Season Preview

December 13, 2018 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: ミズコシ

Now that  the end of the year is approaching and of course, the end of fall, it’s time to take a look at what I plan to watch this Winter. As always, this list is subject to change.
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Read moreWinter 2019 Anime Season Preview
Category: BanG Dream!, Kemono Friends, Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, rambling, winter 2019

Fall 2018 Anime Season Preview

September 6, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: chinomaron

Now that summer is coming to an end, it’s time to take a look at some of the shows I plan to watch this fall.
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Read moreFall 2018 Anime Season Preview
Category: Season PreviewsTag: fall 2018, first impressions, rambling

Summer 2018 Anime Season Preview

June 15, 2018 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: 彩きいちご

Now that spring is finally winding down, it’s time to share what I plan to watch during the summer.
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Read moreSummer 2018 Anime Season Preview
Category: Free!, Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, rambling, summer 2018

The Lack of Comments and Self Doubt – My Thoughts

April 14, 2018 by Chikorita157 14 Comments
This is how I feel about the way my blog is heading. Of course, it’s not end of the world since we can improve.

I have to admit that this month have been very stressful. Aside from real life stuff, which I will not cover, the lack of comments has been bothering me. With that, I want to get this off my back once an for all since it’s not good to keep it in. Also, I want your feedback as well.
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Read moreThe Lack of Comments and Self Doubt – My Thoughts
Category: EditorialsTag: meta, opinion, personal thoughts, rambling

Spring 2018 Anime Season Preview

March 16, 2018 by Chikorita157 6 Comments
Artist: takitate2dx

Now that spring is almost here, it’s time to share what I plan to watch in spring.
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Read moreSpring 2018 Anime Season Preview
Category: Season PreviewsTag: fall 2018 season, first impressions, rambling

The Melancholy of My Life – Chikorita157’s Anime Blog turns 9 years old

February 15, 2018 by Chikorita157 12 Comments
Artist: まっくすめろん

It’s that time again as we head to the blog’s anniversary, which I started on the 17th of February.  Since I am doing my weekly episode impressions, I may as well get this over with two days early. Sure, things have been rough, but it’s time to share my reflection.
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Read moreThe Melancholy of My Life – Chikorita157’s Anime Blog turns 9 years old
Category: Site UpdatesTag: rambling, reflections

Year in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2017

December 31, 2017 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

Wow, 2017 have went by so quickly, so it’s time to reflect on what happened during the year.
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Read moreYear in Review – Reflecting on Anime Blogging in 2017
Category: EditorialsTag: rambling, reflections

12 Days of Anime for 2017 and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2017 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: 世音

Every year, I do a twelve days of Anime thing. For this year, I am sharing the funniest and cute moments this year’s anime.
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Read more12 Days of Anime for 2017 and Merry Christmas
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Blend S, Hina Logi: From Luck & Logic, Hinako Note, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, Konohana Kitan, New Game!, Urara MeirochouTag: 12 days, christmas, opinion, rambling

Summer 2017 Anime Season Preview, Life Updates and Patreon

June 28, 2017 by Chikorita157 3 Comments
Artist: Goー1

I know it’s late since I covered my first show from the summer season, but I may as well share them now. Also, I will share some updates.
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Read moreSummer 2017 Anime Season Preview, Life Updates and Patreon
Category: Hina Logi: From Luck & Logic, New Game!, Season Previews, Site UpdatesTag: first impressions, rambling, spring 2017 season

Chikorita157’s Anime Blog turns 8 Years Old – Reflecting on 8 years of Blogging

February 18, 2017 by Chikorita157 5 Comments
Artist: シビ

Believe it or not, time flies very quickly when you are doing a lot of things. With that, my blog finally turns 8 years old. To celebrate this, I share my reflections on a year of blogging and what future plans I have in store.
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Read moreChikorita157’s Anime Blog turns 8 Years Old – Reflecting on 8 years of Blogging
Category: Site UpdatesTag: rambling, reflections

Year in Review – Reflecting back on Anime Blogging in 2016

December 31, 2016 by Chikorita157 1 Comment
Artist: フカヒレ

Now that 2017 is almost here, it’s time to reflect back on what happened in 2016.
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Read moreYear in Review – Reflecting back on Anime Blogging in 2016
Category: EditorialsTag: rambling, reflections

12 Days for Anime for 2016 and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2016 by Chikorita157 7 Comments
Artist: いたちまき
Artist: いたちまき

Every year, I always do the twelve days of Anime thing and this year is no exception. Instead of sharing twelve moments related to Anime, I will share my thoughts on twelve anime girls from shows aired in 2016. This only includes new series, not sequels.
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Read more12 Days for Anime for 2016 and Merry Christmas
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Anne Happy, Bakuon!!, Haifuri, Koukaku no Pandora, Kumamiko, Love Live, Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku, Musaigen no Phantom World, New Game!Tag: 12 days, christmas, opinion, rambling

Pokémon Turns 20 Years Old and The Origins of How I Become Interested in Anime

February 2, 2016 by Chikorita157 Leave a Comment
Artist: yuitsuki1206
Artist: yuitsuki1206

It’s surprising how fast time flies since Pokémon officially turns 20 years old later this month with the first generation games (Red and Green) releasing back in February 27th, 1996 in Japan. While I have reflected on the franchise (mostly on the games) in the past, it’s time to share my overall thoughts on how Pokémon made me become an anime fan that I am today.
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Read morePokémon Turns 20 Years Old and The Origins of How I Become Interested in Anime
Category: EditorialsTag: fandom, personal experiences, pokemon, rambling

Year in Review – Reflecting back on Anime Blogging in 2015

December 31, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: りょうたん
Artist: りょうたん

2015 is finally coming to a close. Since I have shared my top Anime for this year, it’s time to reflect back on my blogging and what happened during the year.
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Read moreYear in Review – Reflecting back on Anime Blogging in 2015
Category: EditorialsTag: end of year, rambling, reflection

12 Days of Anime for 2015 and Merry Christmas

December 24, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: don
Artist: don

It is that time of year again, it’s time to share my 12 anime moments for this year, a tradition I do every year. Since I am busy with work, I decide to do it in one shot.
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Read more12 Days of Anime for 2015 and Merry Christmas
Category: 12 Days of Anime, Charlotte, DanMachi, Dog Days, Fate Stay/Night, Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya, Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?, Hibike! Euphonium, Kantai Collection, Nisekoi, Shirobako, The iDOLM@STERTag: 12 days, christmas, rambling

Year in Review – Thoughts on What Japanese Games I Played This Year

December 18, 2015 by Chikorita157 2 Comments
Artist: なぉみ
Artist: なぉみ

Now that 2015 is coming to a close, it is time to focus on what I have played this year, which has been very busy.
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Read moreYear in Review – Thoughts on What Japanese Games I Played This Year
Category: Chou-Jigen Game Neptune, Hanayamata, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, ReviewsTag: end of year review, opinion, rambling, Video Games
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