When it comes to the Japanese idol phenomenon, I feel like I’m most familiar with the ‘multimedia franchise’ side of this particular culture. You know, the idol projects that are …
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Idoly Pride – Episode 1
IDOLY PRIDE's premiere is good... until it tries to get twisty and drops the ball. Still, it's worth watching... right?


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One of my homies saw the connection between this show and Idly Pride so we can safely say this is a sequel of sorts except instead of some…
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This is an IDOLY PRIDE spoiler, but I don't think it matters anymore
I do appreciate TrySail (and Sphere) appearing as rival idol groups.


Winter 2021 First Impressions: Kemono Jihen, Idoly Pride, Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
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The end of my pride
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Tanjou: Debut ( Birth: Debut ) is a two-episode shoujo OVA from 1994. It was originally subbed in the VHS-fansub era. Its two stories revol...
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The Most Impressive Inventions by Senku in Dr. Stone Picture this: All of a sudden, humanity has been petrified for several millenniums, and all traces of technology have vanished.…
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Blue Period – 03 [Prep School Debut of the Dead]
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It’s a Point of Pride
I’ve always had a weird relationship with sexuality. Now that I’ve gotten your attention, I’ll rewind a bit to say that while I don’t typically make a huge…
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Tropes might need to substitute for personalities with a cast this size.


The Eminence in Pride
The beauty within The Eminence in the Shadow struck me: elegant backgrounds, stylish fights, and gorgeous women are found throughout the anime. I took great pleasure in just looking…


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Assassins Pride
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Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #03
Well, this is very depressing as Manaka Mizusawa heard the news that Mami Ono will transfer to another school at the end of the current semester. Given that…


Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #11
Well then, looks like Yu Kiyose won’t be picking up Eri Yamanaka’s call as Manaka Mizusawa called her for some practice. Actually, Yu already pick up Eri’s call,…


Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #09
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PuraOre! ~Pride of Orange~ – Episode 1
It’s the job of a hobby anime’s premiere (and this is listed as “slice-of-life” rather than sports, at least on Funimation) to show the protagonists getting hooked into…


Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #08
On this episode, the Kushiro Snow White will begin their season in the B Division with the addition of their new center from Canada, Maya Walker. Of course,…


Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #02
Let’s start this episode with Riko Saginuma where she showed something interesting to her best friend Naomi Takagi.


Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #01
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“The story takes place in Nikko city, Tochigi Prefecture, where girls aim for the top of the world through ice hockey. Local junior high school student Manaka and…


Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #05
Well everyone, here’s Yoko Matsunaga where she tries to recruit Yu Kiyose to Nikko Dream Monkeys. C’mon, she needs one more member to complete the team.


Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #06
It’s time for Yu Kiyose to receive her uniform as she became an official member of the Nikko Dream Monkeys. Let’s hope that Yu-chan will stick around instead…


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Pride of Orange #01 — 5-Hole
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Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode #04
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Pride of Orange Episode 6: The All-Important “T”
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Heavenly Delusion – 05 – Pride (In the Name of Love)
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Debut: The Apothecary Diaries episodes 1-3
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Pride of Orange Episode 2: Filming Time
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455th G-View: PuraOre! Pride of Orange
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Pride of Orange Episode 7: Beach Monkeys
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Assassins Pride – 03
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I celebrate pride. Whenever not in quarantine, I go to the parades and …