Honestly, it’s one of my, Star, favorite anime of 2022. I cried so many times. Maybe that’s because I have a soft spot for idol anime and always have. My history goes back to a time bef…
Jan 17, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Star’s experience in war anime- 86
I am really excited about this review y’all. 86 was definitely the best emotional wild ride I’ve had in a long time. It’s a brillant story that demostrates…
Anime Orbit: SHINE POST, LOVE LIVE! SUPERSTAR, and The Shape of Idol Anime to Come
Alternate title: I stan the bad guy in a Love Live show and now I feel like one of those people who roots for the Sith in Star…
Star’s experience in BL: Banana Fish
So this had me in my feels. Wow no wonder why Luna was raging about it. This is incredible and this time, I’ll be the one to tell…
Star’s experience in Psychological thrillers- Kakeguri
So I recently caught up with season 2 and I’m feeling a little empty? I don’t know. Let’s get this game started shall we! I wanna start with…
Star’s Experience in Shonen: Demon Slayer
Hey everyone, it’s me, yo gur, Star and I recently watched casually all of Demon Slayer. INCLUDING the movie Mugen Train. I’m going to be real with you…
Star’s experience in survival anime- A “7 seeds” review
I typically don’t watch survival anime (gives me a lot of anxiety) but every now and then one catches my eye. This one was 7 seeds. Alright, 7…
Shine Post Episode #04
Well everyone, seems that Kyouka Tamaki is really angry regarding Naoki Hinase’s decision to place her as the center rather than Haru Nabatame. I have to say that…
Shine Post Episode #05
Let’s begin this episode with Rio Seibu where she spins like a cyclone. C’mon, she’s the most amazing idol from TINGS!
Shine Post – Episode 10
TINGS is back and their anniversary live is just around the corner!
Shine Post Episode #07
Well everyone, Shine Post is back after taking a break for a week where Brightest Production’s idol group TINGS got really popular thanks to Rio Seibu’s solo ballad…
Shine Post – Episode 9
And so TINGS becomes a group of 5 in an honest effort to get Haru to give it her all. She's truly a powerhouse, but the rest of…
First Look: Shine Post
Haru, Rio and Kyouka are working hard to take their idol unit TiNgS all the way to the top, but their efforts aren’t translating into audience turnouts in…
Shine Post Episode #08
You know where this is going, right? But anyways, Yukine’s mother told her to take the ticket and watch Hotaru’s final concert. C’mon, everyone is inspired to follow…
Shine Post – Episode 11
Guess who's back to get Haru to join her old group again? That's right! Ren is absolutely not giving up bringing back Haru to HY:RAIN and it's all…
Shine Post Episode #01
Oh look, another idol anime show from the author behind OreSuki and it’s sponsored by Konami! This is Shine Post where we begin this episode where the famous…
Shine Post Episode #06
This is Rio Seibu where before she became an idol, she was a scatterbrain who often fumble at school most of the time. Anyways, Rio-chan was invited by…
Shine Post Episode #09
Well, it looks like we’re gonna see Haru Nabatame’s backstory, huh? Anyways, let’s rewind the clock where Haru went from being a plain school girl into an aspiring…
Shine Post Episode #12
The day has finally arrived as TINGS will hold their 1st anniversary concert at the famous Nakano Sun Plaza. While the idol group is originally going to disband…
Shine Post Episode #11
Let’s begin with Naoki Hinase where he’s talking to the mysterious caller. Speaking of that caller, looks like she’s writing lyrics for TINGS’ new song and she knows…
Shine Post Episode #02
Let’s begin with the introduction of both Yukine Gionji and Momiji Itou where they formed an idol duo called Yukimoji.
Shine Post Episode #03
Well then, this is quite a discovery as Kyouka Tamaki had a trauma where she froze up during the solo portion of TINGS’ song titled “Ippo mae no…
Shine Post Episode #10
Well everyone, Shine Post has returned as Naoki Hinase showed the entire schedule for TINGS. That’s right, he’s gonna push their exposure across the country so that TINGS…
Shine Post – Episode 2
Now that TINGS has secured a manager, they are now ready to start filling out venues. And even though they've been on the idol scene for a little…
Star’s experience in Shonen– Yu Yu Hakusho
If only child me saw this… In fact, if I did I think I would have been so much sassier. So I am watching Yu Yu for the…
Star’s experience in Scifi anime- Vivy Fluorite eye’s song Review
Here we are, with another review! This one though is by far one of the best for 2021. It finished in 24 brillant episodes and honestly had me…
Shine Post – Episodes 3 & 4
Kyouka has a flashback. Yukine is worried. Who is Tokka? Find out today when fears come to life!
Shine Post – Episode 5 & 6
Rio-sama's story goes straight for the throat. I never expected to cry this much in a series where there are no tragedies!
Shine Post – Episodes 7 & 8
We finally get to learn the meaning behind the name 'TINGS' and the rival group Yukimoji. But even more than that, it looks like there's a lot of…
Star’s experience in Supernatural: Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre)
Watch the trailer This series is about two unlikely people who meet in a hospital. Both have a secret that they can see yokai and spirits. The girl…
Otanjoubi Omedetou! Star’s Birthday Hot Seat Post
Happy Friday everyone! As you may have noticed it is not our normal post day! But it is a day–a very special day! Today is Star’s birthday~! So…
![Featured image for Shine Post – Episode 12 [Final Impressions]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221021/1666319340.45673.76555.png)
Shine Post – Episode 12 [Final Impressions]
It's time for TINGS' first anniversary concert at Nakano Sun Plaza! These girls have come such a long way in their idol journeys and there is still so…
Summer 2022 First Impressions – Shine Post
Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: TBA Source: Light Novel Episode Summary: It’s been nearly a year since the idol group TiNgS was formed. Despite the apparent enthusiasm of the group…
![Featured image for Shine Post – Episode 1 [First Impressions]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20220714/1657770789.39492.69044.png)
Shine Post – Episode 1 [First Impressions]
Here we go! A new idol anime for the season! This time we start off with three girls who make up the group TINGS: Haru, Rio, and Kyouka.
Love Live! Sunshine!! – A Repeat Idol Experience
As I mentioned last week, here is a review of Love Live! Sunshine!! This is the first girl idol only series that I’ve ever watched. There are no…
I’m back with Part 2 of- Star’s experience in Shonen: Demon Slayer Season 2
I’m back y’all. So for those of you that missed it I’ve, Star, been in this experience for quite sometime. So much like many viewers and unlike Luna…
Shine Post #01 — Look With Your Special Eyes
My brand. I did glance at the second episodes of both Vemeil and Mew Mew. One had a pokemon battle and then a character had to strip…
Give Idol Anime a Chance: Misconceptions of Idol Anime
You do not understand how many times I’ve seen people say all idol anime are the same, without even watching them. To be fair, I wasn’t always interested…
Bonus Post: First Impressions of Ado’s Idol Group, Phantom Siita
I have said multiple times how I have mixed feelings of the music of Ado. While the J-pop juggernaut isn’t the only artist I listen to with music…
Bonus Post: First Impressions of Sailor Moon Idol Group SG5
PREFACE: I know I don’t normally post on this day, but since this is just a short blurb, I’m doing it now. Think of it as a bonus!…
Star’s thoughts on anime becoming mainstream
Hey folks, I, Star, hope you enjoyed our 13 days of Otakutober event. But it’s time we get back to the normal pizzazz. I’m wondering if any of…
Day 12 of Otakutober: Honey-Boo, Bae, and Eyepatch-Kun! Star’s experience through Thriller – Deadman Wonderland review
Hey all, it’s another day of Otakutober and we thought it would be fun since it’s completely overdue, to do a review on Deadman Wonderland. So I’ll, Star,…
Star’s holiday traditions
If you didn’t know already I have quite a love tradition. It stems back when I was a tiny and bored in the dead of winter deep in…
Isolation With Anime Experience
Wish my computer, desk had been in my room for this I evaded since the pandemic began until past week of being stuck in my box room. It…
Building up anime experience.
This is just a thought I had recently after doing some reading, so figured I’d articulate it here. It’s about building up experience watching anime and how that…
Anime Online Convention Experience 2021
We will talk about how Anime Expo Lite 2021 and Aniplex Online Fest 2021 was like, and compare it to our previous experience! Thank you for watching!
Love Live! Superstar!!, SK8 the Infinity, The Case Study of Vanitas, VISUAL PRISON
My Anime Boston 2023 Experience
Anime Boston is still going strong in 2023. And this year they were also celebrating 20 years since the convention first began.
My Anime Boston 2023 Experience
Anime Boston is still going strong in 2023. And this year they were also celebrating 20 years since the convention first began.
11 Most Important Years of my Anime Watching Experience
It’s been 10 years since I started watching anime. I’d thought I’d honor this by making a blog post on the 11 years I consider to be the…
What Is Idol Anime?
When you hear the phrase “Idol Anime”, what do you think? Mercedez Clewis breaks down the emotional and cathartic appeal of these music-focused series.
The History (& Post-Mortem) of Madman Anime
In 1996, a startup company made by one man created one of the biggest waves of anime distribution in Australia, a company of which in recent years has…