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Best Anime of 2020 and Reflecting Back on Anime Blogging in 2020
Now that the year is about to end, it’s time to share some of the titles I really enjoyed this year. Given that not too many shows aired…
Adachi and Shimamura, Asteroid in Love, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart
Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode #12
Welcome to the final episode of Ochikobore Fruit Tart where Ino Sakura and her fellow tenants at Nezumisou will hold a mini-concert during the Higako Festival. While the…
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 12 (END) – The Performance That Determines Fruit Tart’s Future
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 12 as this is the make-or-break moment for Fruit Tart as they are about to have live performance in their hometown.…
435th G-View: Dropout Idol Fruit Tart
The best way I can describe the following anime is that it is a “Girls’ Club Melting Pot”. The interested can find out what I mean as we…
Autumn 2020 Anime Awards
As the year of 2020 draws to an end (at last), it is time for me to look back at the anime I have been watching during the…
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Naruto, Strike Witches, Strike Witches: Road to Berlin
12 Days of Yuri Pairings – Part II
It’s that time of year again as every year, I always do the 12 Days of Anime thing every year. This year has been a particularly rough year.…
Asteroid in Love, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Adachi and Shimamura
Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode #11
Well everyone, a certain grade-schooler/CEO has arrived and really, she’s gonna bait everybody with her child-like looks despite the fact that Oto-san is actually 19 years old.
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 11 – Cat Production’s Plans Revealed and The Secret Sponsor
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 11 as you might be wondering, what is the Cat Production’s president is scheming. It becomes obvious and it involves Hayu.
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 11: Gacha Matcha
When we last left our heroines they ran into yet another roadblock to success. This time the risk of their late night variety show getting canned. Let’s see…
Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode #10
Alright everyone, you thought that their 2nd mini concert is over, but it turns out that Fruit Tart will also perform in the afternoon as Ino Sakura is…
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 10 – The Shocking Second Half Performance
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 10 as Fruit Tart finally made it to the second half of the live performance. However, Hoho comes into the bathroom…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 10: Second Show
Thought we’d be following Cream Anmitsu but nope. Only one of them, the only one who mattered, joined us this episode as Fruit Tart prepared for their second…
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 9 – The Important CD Debut Live
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 9 as Fruit Tart’s first CD debut is almost here and Hoho planned a live performance for them. Still, Ino and…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart: Episode 9: Fruit or Die
It’s finally time for the big CD promotion show. Were our heroines ready to take the stage? Roko worried about Fruit Tart’s future.
Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode #09
Well guys and girls, it’s time for Fruit Tart to make or break as the idol group must sell 3,000 copies or it’ll be over for Ino Sakura…
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 8 – Curry Cooking Time at Rat House
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 8 as apparently, after Hoho ate all the curry from last time, it seems that Fruit Tart want to make their…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 8: Curry Side
We had a currytastic first half followed by a 2nd half I only enjoyed a small fraction of. Now that’s how you build up a curry cooking segment.
Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode #08
On this episode, Ino Sakura shows everyone a box of kibi dango which is a nice snack hailing from Okayama Prefecture.
Episode 678: Tower of Kuma Kuma Fruit Tart
This week on Anime Pulse we got Burger King Japan at it again, your favorite anime hair styles, and climbing a tower to get back your ungrateful waifu.…
Tower of God, Weathering With You, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 7: Audio Panties Quest
We joined our heroines getting ready for their recording, but first some much needed new underwear. Vintage Fruit Tart morning.
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 7 – The Big Recording Day
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 7 as you thought the last episode’s title was obvious, I guess the same can apply to this episode. Yes, it…
Catching up: Usagi, Fruit Tart
They’re actually customers, but they can’t help it. Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka Bloom 4 brings us the school festival. Of course it’s all happy-happy, with Rize and…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 6: Yuri Madness at the TCD
It was a bad idea to watch this episode after midnight as my poor gut can attest.
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 6 – Observing the Rival Idol Group
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 6 as it’s best to learn from your enemy. This is what Hoho has in mind after Tone give the suggestion…
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 5 – Creating Autographs, Tone’s Stalking, and Karaoke Box Fun
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 5 as Fruit Tart did their swimsuit photoshoot, their first CD is about to release. Also, it seems that someone is…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 5: Stalkographs
This time our heroines tackled signatures, vocals and peepers.
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 4 – Mysterious Love Letters and the Swimsuit Photoshoot
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 4 as that Fruit Tart finally had their first performance, you might be wondering how they did? It becomes apparent when…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 4: The 5th Fruit
Last time we got a taste of what the future 5th member was like. Now we got to see how she joined the group.
2020 Fall Three-Episode Check-In
There's too darn many anime this season. Some of them are even really good! The team did their best, resulting in our longest check-in post ever.
Warlords of Sigrdrifa, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, Akudama Drive, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 066 – Fall 2020 Season Preview
0.00:00 Intro0:01:47 HypnosisMic – Division Rap Battle0:04:52 KING’s RAID: Successors of the Will0:05:41 Noblesse0:07:18 Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World0:09:23 Warlords of S…
By the Grace of the Gods, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, Noblesse, Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Warlords of Sigrdrifa
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 3 – The Big Performance Day
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 3 as the big day is finally here. However, Ino and her friends didn’t expect to do something before their performance.
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 3: Fruity Hardships and New Faces
When we last left our heroines they were booked as an opening act for a popular idol group plus the preview showed the soon to be fifth member…
Some 2s but mostly 3s
The second episode is even better. The only show this season that has had me doubled over with laughter is Gochuumon wa Usagi Desuka Bloom. With episode 2,…
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, Warlords of Sigrdrifa, TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You, By the Grace of the Gods
Fall 2020 Schedule
Sunday Munou na Nana 21:30 AT-X (10/04) Maesetsu! 21:30 AT-X (10/04) Yuukoku no Moriarty 22:30 Toyko MX (10/11) Kami-tachi…
Is the Order a Rabbit?, KING's RAID: Successors of the Will, Attack on Titan Final Season, Fire Force, By the Grace of the Gods
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 2 – Yuriffic First Day of School and Hoho’s Surprise
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 2 as now that Ino with Roko, Hayu and Nina formed an idol group, it’s finally the first day of school.…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 2: Lily Mouse House
Last time we were introduced to the four main idols and their manager Miss Hoho. Now we get an example of their daily lives as “dropout idols”. This…
Fall Anime 2020 Week 3 [Check-In]
Coming in at the top of this week, it's round two and Akudama Drive is going strong, offering yet another sharp episode full of smart compositions and flows.
Ikebukuro West Gate Park, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Noblesse, Akudama Drive, I'm Standing on a Million Lives
What to Watch: Fall 2020 Edition
Link dump incoming.
First Look: Dropout Idol Fruit Tart
Ino moves to Tokyo with dreams of becoming an idol. Unfortunately the agency she joins is full of failures and they can’t even afford to keep their house.…
Fall 2020 3
Akudama begins with it’s own title, very bold with loud sounds. In Akudama Drive we have a futuristic Kansai complete with dirigibles and gaudy lights in the cyberpunk…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, Akudama Drive, Is the Order a Rabbit?
Ochikobore Fruit Tart (First Impression)
“Fourth dormitory of the Rat Production (commonly known as Nezumi-sou)—the place where dropout idol girls live: the former child actor Sekino Roko, musician Nukui Hayu, and model Maehara…
Fall 2020 First Impressions: Maesetsu!, Ochikobore Fruit Tart, Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst
Maesetsu! Short Synopsis: A comedy duo struggles to make it big, or even to stay funny. Mario’s review: Out of all the shows I watched for this First…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart – Episode 1
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, like the sweet treat in its name, is bright and sugary, but probably does not contain much nutritional value... and in fact might make…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart – Ep. 1 (First Impressions)
Nadeshiko quit camping and became an idol. She’s still broke though.
Ochikobore Fruit Tart – Episode 1 – Becoming Idols To Save the Dorm
Episode impressions of Ochikobore Fruit Tart Episode 1 as Ino decides to head for Tokyo to achieve her dream of becoming an idol. She finds out that the…
First Impressions: Dropout Idol Fruit Tart
Ino Sakura had always dreamed of becoming an idol, and finally gets her chance to move from the countryside to Tokyo to pursue her dream. However, as it…
Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Episode 1: Back to the Classic
Alrighty. Here’s the 2nd idol anime airing Fall 2020 so let’s see what we got in the penultimate hype show around here.
Fall 2020 Anime Preview: Part 4 – Don’t Die Before I Do
And that finishes up the season preview. The Rankings – Part 4/4 In this episode: Taisou Samurai – Meh Kamisama ni Natta Hi – Excellent Yuukoku no…
That is the Bottleneck, Moriarty the Patriot, The Day I Became a God, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, Mr. Osomatsu
Hyping Up Fall 2020
I revealed some of my picks already, so it’s time to make a full list!
I'm Standing on a Million Lives, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Gate, Golden Kamuy Season 3, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
OG’s Fall 2020 Anime Picks
Summer 2020 was barren when it came to anime to discuss here. There were certainly enjoyable shows here and there but when it came to shows with strong…
Maesetsu! Opening Act, Strike Witches, Adachi and Shimamura, Dropout Idol Fruit Tart, Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls-