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Amayo no Tsuki, Volume 2 ( 雨夜の月)
In Volume 1, we met Saki, a high school student who plays piano, and her classmate (and piano teacher’s daughter), Kanon, who is hard of hearing. Kanon is…


Visual Kei&Anime – An Cafe
Welcome back to Visual Kei&Anime! This time, we’re covering a group who has a very nostalgic image for me. They’re very much rooted in the old school ideas…
Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan
Darker than Black, Duel Masters, Duel Masters VS, Duel Masters VSR, Duel Masters VSRF


Kaginado Final Thoughts
Kaginado is filled to the brim with references, easter eggs, and humor related to the characters. It was like this anime was made only for true Key fans…


Kaginado First Impressions
As soon as Kaginado was getting an anime adaptation, I knew I had to catch up on Key anime. This is an anime made only for fans of…


Intolerance (2021) by Keisuke Yoshida
A father comes to terms with his daughter’s accidental death in this powerful examination of grief. When Kanon (Aoi Ito) is caught shoplifting at a local supermarket, she…


Musicophilia (ミュジコフィリア, Masaaki Taniguchi, 2021)
An embittered young man rediscovers the joy of music after bonding with a collection of experimental musicians in Masaaki Taniguchi’s gentle musical drama


Love Live Superstar: Ep 5 Impression
Kanon and Keke’s performance of Tiny Stars at the School Idol Festival has given them more recognition than they initially thought. Their participation at the festival was only…


Love Live Superstar: Ep 4 Impression
Kanon’s arc has finally come to a close. The next step in her journey in recruiting members for the school idol club leads her to meeting Sumire Heanna.…
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No End to Doing What You Love – Analysis of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 1 [Video Script]
The debut of Love Live! Superstar!! is a bright new start for a delightful franchise. One reason why that’s the case is Kanon. She’s our new main character…
Love Live! Superstar!! is the best Love Live! anime
I still don't know if Keke's hair is genuinely different colors.
Kanon, Love Live! School Idol Project, Love Live! Superstar!!, Idol Project


Love Live Superstar: Ep 3 Impression
The first three episodes of Love Live Superstar have been very telling in how much of a fight Kanon can put up when against the odds. Kanon has…


Like sakura petals crushed underfoot: Or, overthinking Da Capo II’s anime
On the surface, and perhaps even with a bit of context, Da Capo appears to be a fairly “vanilla” galge series with a heavy emphasis on slice-of-life and…


Real Character: Love Live! Superstar!!
In my estimation, Love Live! Superstar!! is the best Love Live! anime from a storytelling perspective. It doesn’t necessarily have my favorite characters, but what it brings is…
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Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 12 [END] - Keke Fired Up
Keke celebrated the good news that her school had a bright financial future. Liella! helped! Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 12 [END].


All Eyes On: Hashikko Ensemble, Chapter 45
So much of what I’ve been wanting and anticipating has finally hit in what is one of the most impactful chapters of Hashikko Ensemble yet. Summary At a…


Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 11 - Liella! Makes Love Live! Regional Finals
Liella! saw they had made the selection for the regional finals. Their dedication starts to pay off. Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 11.
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 12 (END) – Crisis Averted and The Unsurprising Regional Results
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 12 as Kanon finally gotten over her lingering anxiety issues, can she and her friends make it to nationals? The answer…
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 11 – Kanon and Overcoming Her Anxiety
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 11 as it’s obvious that Kanon and her friends make the cut. The headmistress apparently calls them to her office. I…


First Impression: Kaginado
A familiar little girl wearing a sailor fuku with stuffed dango in hand walks into a planetarium, where she’s greeted by another familiar face, an android with blue…


Review: Love Live! Superstar!! Ep 11 – Solo
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Interview: SAKUGAN Creative Staff and Cast
I spoke to director Junichi Wada, producer Takayuki Funahashi, mecha designer Stanislas Brunet, kaiju designer Shoji Kawamori, and Memempu's voice actress Kanon Amane about the new anime Sakugan.…


Interview: SAKUGAN Creative Staff and Cast
NN spoke to director Junichi Wada, producer Takayuki Funahashi, mecha designer Stanislas Brunet, kaiju designer Shoji Kawamori, and Memempu's voice actress Kanon Amane to get into the nuts…
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 10 – Sumire’s Center Dilemma
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 10 as Kanon and her friends figured out a name for their group, now comes the hard part. Yes, surviving preliminaries…


Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 9 - Keke Photo Bombs Chisato Kanon
In an episode about entering the Love Live contest, it's fun that traditions like the photo bomb come back. Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 9.


Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 8 - Keke Tako Hat
Chisato and Keke advertised the school festival using food, costumes, and wacky commercials. Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 8.
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 8 – The Secret Behind Ren’s Mother and School Idols
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 8 as Kanon and her friends finds out that Ren has money troubles that can affect the school, can they change…


Review: Love Live! Superstar!! Ep 8 – Answers
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Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 7 - Keke Busts Through
Keke took immediate action after the big dog plushie she was petting barked and wanted to play. Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 7.
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 7 – Student Council President Drama and Truth about Ren
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 7 as Chisato changed sides or rather curriculums to become a school idol, there is still one looming threat. That is…


Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 7: The Rengo Files
The preview hinted a seitokai election episode. While we did get that it wasn’t the main focus.


Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 6 - Keke Celebrates Sunny Passion
Sunny Passion's performance quickly recharged the energy level Keke lost in the southern island heat. Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 6.
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 6 – Chisato Proves Her Dancing
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 6 as Kanon struggles to create lyrics for the new song, Chisato feels uneasy before the competition.


Love Live! Superstar!! Episode #06
Before she was an exceptional dancer, Chisato Arashi was once a weak girl where she’s being bullied by older kids. Yeah, I don’t like this!
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 5 – Fun on an Island
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 5 as Sumire joins the school idol club. Of course, Kanon and her friends find out that it’s too hot to…
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 5 – Fun on an Island
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 5 as Sumire joins the school idol club. Of course, Kanon and her friends find out that it’s too hot to…


Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 5 - Keke Brain Freeze
Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 5. Keke suffered brain freeze when she tried to beat the summer heat with flavored shaved ice. Ouch!
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[Plum] Daiba Kanon 1/7 Figure
This is a review regarding Daiba Kanon 1/7 scale figure. This is by Plum which isn’t exactly a high end company but not the lowest end, either. It’s…
Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 4 - Keke Celebrates Kanon's Vote
Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 4. Sumire thought she would easily win a popularity contest to choose an idol group's center position. Wrong!
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 4 – Sumire’s Desperation To Become The Center
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 4 as Kanon and Keke didn’t win first place, to Hazuki’s horror, they get to open the club anyway.
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 4 – Sumire’s Desperation To Become The Center
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 4 as Kanon and Keke didn’t win first place, to Hazuki’s horror, they get to open the club anyway.
Love Live! Superstar!! – 04
「街角ギャラクシー☆彡」 (Machikado Gyarakushī☆彡) "Street Corner Galaxy☆彡" *ding ding* In this corner competing for the center is Heanna Sumire and in this other corner Shibuya Kanon. Galaxy!


Love Live Superstar: Ep 2 Impression
After a fairly strong opening, it’s clear that Superstar wants to be able to stand out from the crowd. The different approach in its storytelling and the way…


Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 3 - Keke Wags Head
Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 3. Keke loved watching Kanon take orders and make takoyaki balls. Kanon still couldn't sing, but Keke got snacks.
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 3 – Kanon Overcomes Her Anxiety
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 3 as Kanon and Keke needs to pull off a good performance to win first place. Of course, they still face…


Review: Love Live! Superstar!! Ep 3 – Live
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Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 3: KeKaPalooza
With the first of two Olympic breaks done let’s resume Liella’s journey, yes.


Love Live! Superstar!! Episode #03
Oh boy, it appears that we’re supposed to hear Keke Tang’s reason for becoming a school idol, but Kanon Shibuya’s stage fright has kicked in yet again as…


Kanon Indeed: Hashikko Ensemble, Chapter 42
Kozue commences a competition among the boys to do push-ups while singing The Chorus Appreciation Society bolsters its ranks, but not all is smooth sailing. Summary In a…
Love Live! Superstar!! – Episode 2 – School Idols Not Allowed?
Episode impressions of Love Live! Superstar!! Episode 2 as Kanon now have her heart set on becoming a school idol, she wants to make it happen. Of course,…


Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 2 - Chisato Loves Owl
Love Live! Superstar!! - Episode 2. Chisato loves Kanon's owl Manmaru. It's not clear if Manmaru reciprocates Chisato's affection.