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Anime Like Girls Band Cry
After growing up in a small rural town with strict parents, Nina Iseri leaves it all behind to start over in the city. With her time in the…
Anonymous Noise, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, Girls Band Cry, Ya Boy Kongming!
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 13 (Fin) – Stage Clear
Most of this finale is given over to Fuuka’s play, which serves as a proxy for how Fuuka has wrestled with who she is, who she wants or…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 12 – Playing with Firelings
Helping Fuuka break out of her cage she’s built for herself isn’t something Tomozaki thinks he should do, but it is something he wants to do, because he, like me,…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 11 – Leaving the Garden
At the first meeting of the cast for Fuuka’s play the mood is a little stiff, but Hinami helps break the ice by acting out a line as…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 10 – The Wind Beneath Their Wings
Now that Hinami knows Mimimi told Tomozaki she liked him, she suggests he focus on the event map with Fuuka, since he’s technically reached his goal with Mimimi.…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 09 – Process and Outcome
Bless you, Mizusawa, for promptly and firmly calling Tomozaki out on his “masochistic crap”, i.e. his tendency to believe no one would ever choose him. He claims not…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 08 – The One Who Gets to Choose
Mizusawa takes Tomozaki to Gumi’s all-girl’s school festival to observe, to absorb, and if possible, to flirt. He gets things started by effortlessly acquiring the contact info of…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 07 – Leaping to an Unknown World
Something I’ve been able to glean about Mimimi through her interactions with Tomozaki is that she likes the guy. She’s probably also happy he’s come out of his…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 06 – Maximum Enthusiasm
“So I get angry. Is that so surprising?” Hinami Aoi’s powerful social skills can be used for good (see Tomozaki’s growth), but we saw last week what happens…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 04 – The Story That Is Our Classroom
In trying to find a way for Tama to open up to the class and reveal her charms, Tomozaki asks Mimimi for advice. He thinks a comedy routine…
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 01 – In Search of Motivation Lost
After Tomozaki beats Hinami once again (and again) as nanashi in Tackfam, on the first day of the second term her “game of life” lessons continue. With the…
Japan Top 10 Weekly Anime Blu-ray and DVD Sales Ranking: October 9 – October 15, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the wonderful…
Doki Doki Days 7 – Soulmates
Hello and welcome to our final post of Doki Doki Days! Today, as the last post of this season of love, I wanted to talk about something that…
Fuuka
Fuuka is a manga written by Seo Kouji, who was previously well known for Suzuka and Kimi no Iru Machi. Both were romance focused manga rooted heavily in…
Day 2 Doki Doki Days -Best Boy & Best Girl
Hey everyone! Welcome to another day of Doki Doki Days! We’ll be talking about the stellar individuals of the year who have been the cheerleaders as well as…
Fruits Basket The Final Season, The aquatope on white sand, Tokyo Revengers, Fruits Basket
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope | Anime Review
After leaving her idol career behind, Fuuka Miyazawa finds herself on a spontaneous flight to Okinawa instead of returning home to her pity party in Morioka. Bearing a…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 24 (END) – The Dream That Become True
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 24 as now that Fuuka decided to take the training course she applied for, how well does Kukuru’s wedding proposal…
The aquatope on white sand – 24 (fin) – Fishness as usual
The eight-word review? It stuck the landing with heart and soul. Aquatope wraps with three big events, the first of which is the most workmanlike. The entire staff is…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 23
After 23 episodes, we finally get a titledrop! Kukuru and Fuuka hit a fork in the road and have to decide their futures. The episode begins with Kukuru…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 23 – Deciding the Future
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 23 as Kukuru is given a decision to become an attendant again, does she take the offer. Also, Fuuka considers…
The aquatope on white sand – 23 – Big sisterhood
This episode began with Kukuru at a crossroads: does she fill the attendant spot being left by Kai, or does she stick with marketing, where she could inarguably…
Aquatope of White Sand (22)
Episode Synopsis: Fuuka cheets Kukuru up, and Kukuru returns to work at the aquarium. Her boss asks her to work on updates to the wedding venue proposal, and…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope - Episode 21 - Kukuru Lies Down
Kukuru ran away from Okinawa to a more southern island. Fuuka did the same thing when they first met. Shiroi Suna no Aquatope - Episode 21.
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 22 – Kukuru’s Return
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 22 as Fuuka finding where Kukuru is and finding her, is Kukuru ready to go back from her break?
The aquatope on white sand – 22 – Dearly beloved
As last week’s transcendent finish showed, Fuuka doesn’t have to actually do anything to cheer Fuuka up, clear her head, and ultimately make her decide to return to Tingarla…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 21
Kukuru begins her journey of recovery in the more rural parts of Okinawa. Roadtrip! The episode begins with Fuuka trying to contact Kukuru throughout the day because of…
The aquatope on white sand – 21 – Don’t wallow…struggle!
The way Kukuru simply disappeared last week was extremely worrying, but it turns out she simply needed to get away. Asking herself over and over “What am I doing?”, the…
The aquatope on white sand – 20 – Outside the tank
Kukuru has hit a wall again. There’s too much work to do, and not enough time to do it with the organizational skills she currently possesses. Her boss…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope - Episode 18 - Fuuka Kukuru Deny
Kukuru's serious-minded boss joined the aquarium staff in a cosplay event. Did Fuuka and Kukuru care to comment? Shiroi Suna no Aquatope - Episode 18.
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 19 – Fuuka Finds Resolve to Her Idol Past
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 19 as Kukuru is busy working on the special area proposal, one of Fuuka’s friends finds herself at the aquarium…
The aquatope on white sand – 19 – The white dolphin and the red pumps
Fuuka’s not-to-distant past life catches up to her, as a film crew from Yona Productions intends to film a tv show at Tingarla…with Fuuka’s idol kohai Shiori Ruka as…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 19
Fuuka confronts her past and comes to terms with her decision to retire from being an idol. Before the episode begins, I’m very curious as to if Discovery…
Aquatope of White Sand Episode 19: Back in the Spotlight
Fuuka confronted her past one last time.
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 18 – Akari Finds Her Aspiration
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 18 as Kukuru and Fuuka had a nice break hanging out with their coworkers, it’s back to work. This time,…
The aquatope on white sand – 18 – How to Raise a Boring Office Worker
The gang is back to work at Tingarla (fine, that’s what the sign says), and all are encouraged to come up with big event that will increase enthusiasm…
Aquatope of White Sand (17)
Episode Synopsis: Kukuru and Fuuka go over their schedules for the month and find a day that they both have off. Together with Udon-chan, they execute Fuuka’s suggestion…
The aquatope on white sand – 17 – Pure bliss
Who could have predicted that one of the most fun, heartwarming, and overwhelmingly joyful episodes of Aquatope would come after Gama Gama closed down? After Kukuru reached détente with Kaoru…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 17 – The Breather Hangout
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 17 as Fuuka and Kukuru planning an outing with her coworkers one weekend.
The aquatope on white sand – 16 – Can’t help but relate
I’ve never disliked Haebaru Chiyu. When she first showed up at Gama Gama, it was clear she was trying her hardest to excel in what was established to…
The aquatope on white sand – 15 – Seaslugfest
Buoyed in part by the return of Fuuka, Kukuru has found her rhythm in the marketing office, and is starting to show her competence. Of course, this means…
Aquatope of White Sand (14)
Episode Synopsis: Fuuka returns to the island and gets a job at the aquarium so she can work with Kukuru. Kukuru continues to struggle with her new…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 14 – Fuuka and the Penguins and Kukuru’s First Event
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 14 as Kukuru had a bad first few days of work thanks to her terrible boss, she starts to lose…
The aquatope on white sand – 14 – Nunca te rindas
I don’t know about you, but Fuuka’s sudden appearance on the beach and her and Kukuru’s warm embrace are romantic as all get out. Just look at that shot:…
The aquatope on white sand – 13 – #aquadulting
We return to Aquatope with Kukuru in a new apartment, in a smart pantsuit, starting her very first day at the brand-spankin’-new Aquarium Tingaara. Umi-yan and Kuuya are already…
Aquatope of White Sand (11)
Kukuru barricades herself inside Gama Gama in a last-ditch attempt to stave off its closure. Fuuka rushes to help her as a typhoon strikes the island, putting all…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – Episode 12 – End of Gama Gama and the Uncertain Future
Episode impressions of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 12 as it’s obvious that Gama Gama is going to close, but what Kukuru plans to do in the future?…
The aquatope on white sand – 12 – Everything becomes the ocean
It’s the last day of Gama Gama, and admission is free. The place is packed with people, which has Kukuru asking why they didn’t come earlier. But even…
The aquatope on white sand – 11 – The Storm
All the color and light of previous episodes is sapped from this one, both fitting Kukuru’s mood and due to a nasty typhoon rolling into Okinawa. It’s in…
Weekly New Manga: School Is in Session with Fuuka, Mysterious Girlfriend X, & More!
Welcome back to your weekly manga update from Azuki! It’s September, and here in the US that means the school year is starting back up! So what better…
Aquatope of White Sand (10)
Episode Synopsis: Kukuru rushes into new things, and they all work against her, and she fails. Meanwhile, Fuuka gets an unexpected offer to return to the idol life,…