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After the Rain – 04 [Gentle Rain]
NO. I don’t like this third wheel development at all. Obviously, this romance is going to meet heaps of obstacles along the way, but it’s better not this. Suddenly, a side character having a creepy...
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A Place Further than the Universe – 06 [Welcome to the Durian Show]
Are you serious girls? Durian ice cream is damn delicious. Durian is THE KING of fruit. Not kidding! Now that our girls are heading out of their nest, and literally in the middle of their journey,...
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Violet Evergarden – 05 [You Write Letters That Brings People Together?]
That’s more like it Violet Evergarden. With this episode I have the feeling the shows find its right footing. Violet Evergrden works best when it weaves the emotion of human relationship into its...
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After the Rain – 05 [The Scent of Rain]
It’s a bit of a slow episode this week, with the appearance of the show best character (Tsubu!), Tachibana becomes a pepping Tom, Kondou’s unexpected popularity amongst his staff and Tachibana plays a...
View Article2011 Anime Retrospective – The Introduction
Hey folks, welcome to another one of my attempt to catch up with the old shows. First of all, my thanks to all of you readers who gave a kind support for the 2010 Summary. Truth be told I a bit...
View Article2011 Anime Retrospective Summary – The Shortlist
It’s me, Mario again, for an update of the 2010 Retro Summary. Like I mentioned last time, 27 shows were watched, eliminated/picked based on how much I like to follow them till the end. SHOWS THAT WERE...
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A Place Further than the Universe – 07 [The Ship That Sees the Universe]
“I boarded this ship to do catchy, witty, sensational reporting! I want to open the treasure chest of Antarctica that my mother wrote about with my own hands! Everyone, let’s go to Antarctica...
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Violet Evergarden – 06 [Somewhere, Under a Starry Sky]
This episode of Violet Evergarden, Violet learns the feeling of loneliness, AND I find myself largely indifferent to it. Not a bad episode by all mean but when the show makes same old beats and adds...
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After the Rain – 06 [Fine Rain]
This week is another light week in terms of central romance development between our leads, as the first half spends its time to Haruka, Tachibana’s childhood friend. Thank God, even with this segment...
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2011 Anime Retrospective: Wandering Son & Tiger & Bunny
Hourou Musuko Tiger & Bunny It bares repeating for those of you who don’t know: – For rating, I will use psgels’ 100 score system, but keep in mind that my barometer might be different than his....
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A Place Further than the Universe – 08 [Howling, Maddening, Screaming]
Aah seasickness. It sure brings back some memory. I remember once I got so sick on the boat that I still had that hangover feeling several days afterward where every food into my mouth tasted like cat...
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Violet Evergarden – 07 []
It’s a full-blown soap opera in this week’s Violet Evergarden, in more ways than one. On one side of the coin, we have a playwriting and a process of bringing a children story to life, the story that...
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After the Rain – 07 [Heavy Rain]
Dang it, this episode. Before you know it, a typhoon comes right in sweeping everything away. At first few minutes no one would never have guessed Ameagari evolve in such a complex way, even though we...
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2011 Anime Retrospective: Chihayafuru & Heaven’s Memo Pad
Chihayafuru Kamisama no Memochou If you want a comparison to psgels’ reviews: Chihayafuru Heaven’s Memo Pad Chihayafuru (Madhouse) Chihayafuru is a sports show that done right. Moreover, it combines...
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A Place Further than the Universe – 09/10 [Antarctic Love Story (Blizzard...
First, for those of you who awaited for my posts last week, my apology for the one-week hiatus where I just wanted nothing to do with writing or blogging. The fact that all the 3 shows I’m currently...
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After the Rain – 08/09 [Quiet Rain/ Rain of Sorrow]
We take a side road from our main romance between Tachibana and Kondou in this last two episodes, instead focus on each own friendship, short story Rashomon and pimple. Not that I consider Ameagari...
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Violet Evergarden – 08/09 [Violet Evergarden]
If I haven’t known beforehand that Violet Evergarden has 14 episodes, I would easily assume that this is the conclusion of Violet Evergarden. And in some ways, there is a strong sense of closure in...
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2011 Anime Retrospective: Steins;Gate & Mirai Nikki
Steins;Gate Mirai Nikki As per usual, you can check out psgels’ original reviews right below: Steins;Gate Mirai Nikki Steins;Gate (White Fox) It’s hard to discuss about Steins;Gate without mentioning...
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A Place Further than the Universe – 11 [Bash That Drum Can!]
Another episode of Universe that delves into friendship issues. While I can see many hiccups along the way, I can still say the ride is worth it. Not that I think this episode stands out, rather that...
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Violet Evergarden – 10 [Loved Ones Will Always Watch Over You]
It’s a neat (and cruel) trick Violet Evergarden pulled this week. I always have a soft spot for mature undertone story from a point of view of kids (that’s why I am always fond of To Kill a...
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