First Impression: Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR (for Non-“Love Live” Viewers)

Just-turned 16-year-old Yohane is friendless, jobless, and with barely a penny (G?) to her name. The lack of money leads Yohane to call home to ask her mother for more funding, but mom’s response is unexpected: Yohane is told that now that she’s reached adult age, she won’t be supported financially by her parents anymore.… Read More First Impression: Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR (for Non-“Love Live” Viewers)

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Throwback Thursday: The Interviews

One of the best parts of this ten year journey has been the connections I’ve made with some extraordinary people. Not everyone I’ve met has been nice, that’s for sure, but the vast majority of those I’ve interviewed have been as authentic and kind as they are talented. It really has been a blessing to… Read More Throwback Thursday: The Interviews

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Anime Expo 2019: Interview with Aqours

One of Anime Expo 2019’s prime events was Aqours’ two-day concert. It was the group’s fourth appearance at the convention, and I was lucky enough to be part of an interview with some of the members and hear their thoughts regarding their return to America and roles in Aqours. The girls walked in and introduced… Read More Anime Expo 2019: Interview with Aqours

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Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 2 Episode 1: Even If It’s An Unreachable Star

The second season of Love Live! Sunshine!! has begun, so time to return to my weekly episodic blogs on the show! For those that have not seen the first season or my coverage on it, you can catch up on either Crunchyroll (subbed) or Funimation (sub and dub), and read my earlier posts by searching… Read More Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 2 Episode 1: Even If It’s An Unreachable Star

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Love Live! Sunshine!! Ep. 7: Trouble Brewing in Tokyo

I do not have a lot to specifically talk about this week, because this week’s episode is largely setup. With the success of Aqours’s latest PV, the School Idol Association invites the group to Tokyo to perform at a special event. It is an opportunity the group naturally jumps at, being both a chance to further… Read More Love Live! Sunshine!! Ep. 7: Trouble Brewing in Tokyo

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Love Live! Sunshine!! Ep. 6 (+ Locodol OVA): All Together Now

One of the complaints I hear a lot about Love Live! Sunshine!! is how it feels too much like a carbon copy of the original Love Live! anime, just in a different setting. The characters are similar, the episodes introduce characters and songs in the same places… Unfortunately, the latest episode does not help counter… Read More Love Live! Sunshine!! Ep. 6 (+ Locodol OVA): All Together Now

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Love Live! Sunshine!! Ep. 3: Step Zero to One

There is a lot that happens in this episode of Love Live! Sunshine!!: we finally get a proper introduction to Mari, the group gets a name, and they hold their first performance. Regarding the group name, in the real world, before the anime was produced, real-life fans had the opportunity to submit potential group names and… Read More Love Live! Sunshine!! Ep. 3: Step Zero to One

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