Mangaka Mizuho’s manga series gets canceled—on her birthday in 2030, no less. She then reminisces about her youth. Now it’s ten years ago, and she’s a second-year in high school. Is it a flashback? Is it time travel? Beats me. She had four guy friends: Kizuki, Airu, Shugo, and Shin. You kind of get the… Read More First Impression: Anyway I’m Falling in Love with You
It may be that those who read this article will think me an impostor, for I not only am writing about a shoujo anime with a heavy focus on romantic relationships, but also chose my subject before watching the episode in question. All I knew about the tenth episode of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun was that… Read More The 8th Day of Christmas Anime: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
Card Captor Sakura Episode 35: “Sakura’s Wonderful Christmas” The Christmas Story As Christmas nears, Sakura is worried about what to get Yukito for Christmas. It’s not only Christmas for her crush – it’s also Yukito’s birthday. Sakura gets advice on a gift from Meilin and decides to ask Yukito on a date to an amusement… Read More The Third Day of Christmas Anime: Cardcaptor Sakura
Like many of us, I have a laundry list of anime to watch. So this past week, I dived in. For whatever reason though, I decided to try a show that wasn’t on my checklist. And so, I began Cross Game, not knowing much about it and in fact confusing it with a much older show, Touch… Read More Cross Game of Love, Part I: Playing Games
Toradora! Episode 17, “Mercury Retrogrades at Christmas” Episode 18, “Under the Fir Tree” Episode 19, “Christmas Eve Festival” The Christmas Story These series of episodes are set during Christmastime. Taiga returns to school after her suspension, and is uncharacteristically excited about the holiday. In this mood, she decides to play Cupid for Ryuji and Minorin… Read More The Eighth Day of Christmas Anime
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