I have to say that this anime is just…amazing. It’s slowly climbing up to be one of my favorite animes. Anyways, we finally have the concluded first arc with Sawako, Yoshida, and Yano’s drift. However, it seems like the real culprit behind it still hasn’t been found. But I’m glad at least the three are back together. I got mad, I teared up, then I giggled. Seriously, this anime is awesome.

Also, it seems that the animation is practically back up to par. It was a bit awkward at some parts, but it’s mainly back to normal, so I’m glad. :D

Thoughts

Awww, so Sawako got her nickname by accident in elementary school. At least it wasn’t intentional…even though it’s still sad. Dx But ahh!! Chibis are so cute~ /random

That’s our Kazehaya! Standing up for Sawako! Even though he can’t help her (which I’m glad he realized, and also because it’s in the girl’s bathroom), I’m glad he was able to do as much as he could, like standing up for her. However, it sucks feeling pretty powerless and just waiting for a result. Dx

Slap that —!! Ugh, don’t go pushing around Sawako! D::<

Tbh though, it felt a bit awkward to make it a chibi. I don’t know if it was to lighten up the scene, but it kind of dulled the mood and effect.

Lol~ It was a nice little comedy interval, when Sawako was confused. I was wondering how she was going to take it, but I didn’t expect it to be funny like this. xDD

Ugh. Just, ugh. It sickens me to see this, and it angers me as well. It especially got me angry when she put her foot up on Sawako. It’s like she’s as low as the ground (umm…sort of a Thai thing: don’t touch things that aren’t meant to with your foot; it’s like comparing it to the lowness of the dirt or ground…or something like that), and it’s just plain disrespectful.

I’m glad that Yano and Yoshida were able to watch. For once it was perfect timing~ :D It’s sweet that they get to hear all of this as well~

WoOt! Go Sawako! It’s great to see her stand up for everyone and finally speak her mind so that everyone could understand her.

Uwahh!!! So sweet!~ Yano and Yoshida to the rescue~ (Which made me go aww so much and have a stupid grin)

She’s so cute~ I’m so happy for Sawako that everything was all cleared up. :3 It’s great that everyone finally understands what she’s trying to say, and that there are no more misunderstandings.

:DDD Kazehaya was actually pretty angry, which I was surprised about. But I was so happy (because I had hoped that he’d do it) when he said something about the whole matter, indirectly referring to them. It was just awesome. :D

Aww!! Super cute chibi pouty Kazehaya. Ahh, I love when he gets all chibi adorable. :D

Another aww!! Because I nearly teared up. TT^TT Such a sweet scene. :’]

Hahaha, aw, more adorable cuteness. I loved the group hug. It was hilariously awesome. I’m not surprised that everyone watching was scared though. Wait, I totally forgot that there were people watching when the scene happened. xDD

Aw, Sawako’s so happy for being helpful. She’s so kind~! >w< But you can’t help but be happy for her too. :D

Ohohoho~~ So possesive, aren’t you? Well, I guess Kazehaya makes it seem not bad. :D In fact, it was the start of my mad giggling. xDD So cute though~ He wants to be alone with her, eh?~

Uwah, she’s so pretty~ *AAAAA* Anyways, more giggling~

>////////< Kyaaa~~~ Love this adorable moment~! So cute!!~ *continues fangirl spaz and giggling*

“When I see her happy, it bugs me that I have to share them with those two.” or something like that.

Ahh, you adorable possessive you~ Anyways, he was seriously so adorable blushing~ <3 Uwah, going into his little position. xDD Anyways, I should shut up with my weird fangirling repetitions already. xD

It was definitely sweet and heartwarming to see that they’re all friends now. Also, I couldn’t help but feel elated for Sawako when they finally called her by the name she is known by. :D Slowly, step by step, they’re finally figuring out her name. And maybe, it could lead to something bigger. :D

Preview

I apologize for the crazy subs covering the image. >.>

Anyways, looks like a very sweet episode. Looks like some more fangirling as well. >w<” Well, can’t wait~ :D

Felt like blogging some Kobato!~ Ahh, another cute episode. This time, we get to see Kobato help a tsundere pair. Overall, I enjoyed the episode for the cute pair of characters and the likable girl focused on for this episode. So far, I haven’t been disappointed or bored with Kobato, so I’m glad. ^^

The Kimi ni Todoke post will most likely come out tomorrow or the day after, depending on hw. And also, I’ve changed the categories to go better with my blogging patterns. It’s too much hassle for the current, completed, etc. It’s a little less organized which makes me sad, but I think it’s better for me. ^^

Thoughts

Awww, poor Kobato. I can’t imagine trying to live in that tiny little playground tube. O.o Um, on the bright side, she looks cute while hitting her head?

Ahh, Sayaka is one awesome boss(?)! I’d love to have a boss who gave me a place to live as well. xDD She’s such a kind boss!~

It’s….it’s….her!! From Chobits! XD I’m honestly not surprised already seeing crossover characters. Uwahh…she looks so pretty in Kobato as well. At first I just realized that she looked familiar, until I learned that she was from Chobits, which ended up making everything make sense again.

Taken just for the sake of an adorable chibi Kobato. xDD

And here’s the client of the episode, Mutsumi. ^^ To be honest, I like her, to say the least. She’s a cool, yet kind character. And seeing her go tsun-tsun in front of her crush is pretty fun to see as well. I guess another thing I like about her is how she acts like how any other girl would act with her crush. So…she’s a likable character, all in all.

Due to the fact that I haven’t read the manga yet, I’m still curious about what Fujimoto said about this. I wonder what he means by that. I would think that she gets to attach to someone who leaves her, but that’s just a thrown out guess.

During this scene, I honestly kept thinking that it was stolen by someone, not an accident. Then again, however, it could’ve been one. :D I’m guessing that it was after it was returned again.

And lawl at seeing the picture of Kobato trying to apologize. I keep imagining her saying it excessively. After that happened though and she got it back, I wonder why she kept it, since you can see her bring it back to her home afterwards.

And here is the main guy for the episode. The crushee, or crusher, depending on how you look at it. I find him an average character. Nothing standing out, although it’s fun to see him tease her and see her fret about it *is sorta shot*.

And pout like that. ^^ Such a tsundere-ly great blush.

Awww, poor Kobato! Dx Being punished for being one minute late sucks. Being so picky about it too. x_x Aww, and now she’ll have to receive the punishment of…

CHEEK PINCH! XDD Even though it’s not great seeing Kobato like this, it was such a cute moment that I liked it! I lawl’ed since he appeared so scary, yet simply did the cute cheek pinch. I already see development and I’m ready to hop right onto the shipping! >:D

Anyone could’ve mistakened it. When I first saw this, I wanted to go give him a good slap. xD

I felt bad seeing Mutsumi so heartbroken about it.

More Chobits crossovers! Chii and Freya! Ah, they look so cute! >.< And human. xD When I say them, I started pointing and saying, “THEM!” a bunch of times. xD Uwahh, so cute exiting as well.

Haha, that’s our Kobato! She’s so straight forward, but does it in such a naive adorable way that it’s acceptable. xD I thought this was still cute though, and seeing the guy’s reaction was lulz.

Oh Kobato, Kobato…so naive on the ways of a crush~ She’s slowly breaking through though…resistance seems futile. xD But it’s somewhat funny how she doesn’t get it still…>.>

D’aww, cute! Everyone is acting cool. xD I seriously, “Aww”-ed when this scene occurred. But it wasn’t even the sweetest part yet…

Well, this is also sweet. A huge sigh of relief. Haha, I even started to feel happy for her. xD But it’s great to see the whole misunderstanding all cleared out. And, huhuhu~ the guy’s still trying to act all calm, until we reach the sweetest part (yeah, I’m serious this time!)…

D’awww!!! There it is!~ I started giggling even though it’s just an episodic character that we’ll never see and barely had development, I still found this incredibly cute. Blushy blushy makes Blossom happy~

Kohaku~ Anyways, I can’t wait to find out what role Kohaku will play in Kobato. I wonder if Kohaku will play a big or small role…>.> *person who hasn’t read the manga yet…shot*

And lastly…never mess with Ioryogi, especially with ink. Poor Kobato~ Aww, it’s okay,

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Anyways, that’s all for now~ Another great episode. So far I haven’t been disappointment and I really enjoyed the interactions between the two characters focused on this episode. Lots of cute fluffy hints of romance. :D

Meh. Bad picture. They all look very funny. xDD

Gomen for the late post. My stinkin’ post….got deleted. ._. The whole draft. Because it was saved on my cellphone, because I was typing it when I was bored in the car. Then I noticed my brother looking over my shoulder, and when I was trying to clean out my old drafts, I accidentally deleted the wrong draft. TT^TT Plus, school and RL kind of interfered. Not that it’s necessary to talk about but I have this reading assignment I’m being lazy on because the book isn’t my type of book, and…yeah.

Anyways….Hana Kimi!! Omg, I absolulely LOVE this series. I’ve loved it before, and now I watched the Taiwanese version only to have my love for it revive!~ I think it was pretty obvious for anyone who was following my twitter account. So yes, I guess whenever I get some more Hana Kimi my love for the series revives. And yet, I haven’t even read the manga yet. O.O Part 2 of the Hana Kimi obsession, since I actually made a post for the Japanese version in my early blogging days.

I had decided to watch Hana Kimi the Taiwanese version, mainly because I wanted to learn more Chinese. I like learning through watching with subtitles, and I can always ask my mom if it’s correct. So I’m kind of learning at the same time? But it was enjoyable. More than enjoyable, I absolutely loved it, as I’ve already mentioned. It’s just one of those stories that no matter how many times it has been adapted, it just makes you love it even more. And both the Taiwanese and Japanese versions are just fun. They’re funny, light-hearted, cute, romantic, and that doesn’t change in either one. They also just make me happy just watching it, and super excited for the next episode. I feel like I can relax when I watch it and not have to worry about other issues I have. It’s probably why I love it so much. Now the Taiwanese version is a more faithful adaptation. I really can’t decide which one I love more though. The Japanese version is more for the comedy, while the Taiwanese version is more for the romance. <3

So I guess I could start off with…what the Taiwanese version did right. Or my opinion of right and what I loved in detail. Well, most of it will be covered in the characters section, but in the Taiwanese version, it’s just faithfully adapted. That’s a good start. xD Also, the Taiwanese adaptation seriously made me a happy shipper, making me giggle madly and giddy like when I’m reading mangas that are in my hand (the actual books). And that’s pretty rare for me to do with…anything that I’m watching/reading online. The next thing I loved is their cast. Every single actor/actress delivered their performance well and fit each personality. There was a small flaw I noticed, but that’ll be talked about later. The thing that I like is, Ella was a great Mizuki character. She is a tomboy in real life, so she can pass for looking like a guy. In fact, when I first saw the Taiwanese version, I didn’t want to watch it because she looked too much like a guy. Later I realized though, that’s what’s so great about it. Wu Chun has also done a great job for a non-native. He just gives that cool vibe that Sano gives without looking like a jerk, and he makes the character much more likeable than the Japanese version. I wasn’t a fan of the Japanese version’s Sano, and so when I watched the Taiwanese version, I was in for a surprise. He did a good enough performance that I was actually rooting for Sano, unlike the Japanese version. Not to mention that Jiro Wang is also a great Nakatsu, but I can’t really say more than, “He fit the personality.” So I’ll just leave it as that. And two more shallow things…I don’t know if I should mention this, but it’s my own blog, so okay. I realize their shallow reasons, more like joking reasons. 1.) The Taiwanese cast looks better in my opinion, and they don’t talk about looks as often. 2.) They shave their armpits. xDDD I warned you!!

Now just because it was awesome didn’t mean there weren’t flaws. I was enjoying it too much to notice too many flaws. Only three jumped out at me really. The first main flaw I noticed was that, even though it was a great cast, some of the acting or probably just script, was quite corny. I really don’t know if it was the actor’s fault or the script’s, but some scenes were really corny. For example, episode three when he tells her something like, Show ▼

. Sometimes the show can be to the point where it’s just…like a typical drama, which I’m not too fond of. But those are just when it’s at it’s low points. Also, the sometimes the costume. I don’t know why, but it was mainly a complaint aimed at the cafe, where she was dressed as a girl. I was just O.O because her cosume was just, not good enough for her. TT^TT Another thing is a spoiler, so…spoiler tag! Show ▼

Music

I have to say that the music is very fitting. The thing I love is that almost every main cast member is a singer. So most of the time you get to hear at least one song from them. There were a few Fahrenheit songs in there, and S.H.E. sang the theme song, and TANK sings the ending. The songs are catchy and mainly fit the mood it was creating. The theme song is terribly catchy that it gets stuck in your head to the point of annoyance. xD But the drama in general has gotten me into these singers and groups, and so I have become fans of them. So now I’m listening to tons of Fahrenheit, S.H.E., Dansong Tang, A. Chord (R. Chord…I will never know), etc. So all in all, the music was good. Maybe becauset the drama was filled with singers?

Characters

Left to right: Xiu Yi, Quan, Yang Yang (up on the top), Rui Xi (below Yang Yang), Da Shu (on top w/ Yang Yang), Ri Hui (purple), Yu Shen (bottom)

Ahh! My favorite part to talk about. Characters are always my favorite part. They’re what makes the whole thing intersting after all. ;] The thing I love about Hana Kimi though, is that they make you love all of the characters in the end. :D

Lu Rui Xi/Mizuki Ashiya: Ah, what a lovable heroine. Lots of credit goes to her actress, Ella from S.H.E. She’s just such a funny, yet stupid character that I like her. Ella does a great job at facial expressions, and they’re one of her main weapons of humor. She mumbles to herself a lot though, and is really careless with letting her identity be revealed to many people. She’s also really funny when she’s scared or freaked out…hitting people. I think one of the funniest moments for me was when she was acting violent…the keyboard/discovery/photographer scene. Pretty much, she’s banging his head against a keyboard uncontrollably. Like the Japanese counterpart, she is just a likeable heroine. ^^ Oh….and her English is great as well!

Comparison: Hmm…that’s a toughie. Ella just barely beats Maki Horikita for Mizuki. It’s a really tough call though, since they’re both great actresses.

Zuo Yi Quan/Sano Izumi: I love the Taiwanese counterpart so much more! I don’t know. It just seems like there’s such a great different and character development for him in the Taiwanese version, since he becomes so much more happier than in the beginning. One funny thing is that when I looked back at my old post, I realized I said that, “He’s too old to play Sano.” Mainly, Shun Oguri looked it. Wu Chun, actually looks like the age of his character (not just because it’s at a college in the Taiwanese version) but just because he looks younger. Yet, he’s older than Shun Oguri, and is turning 30 this year. I’m still going…O.O Anyways, back on topic. I’m drifting off topic. This counterpart just seems more…caring and more likable. Like I’ve mentioned before, I actually rooted for him in this drama. He is also more funny and fun in the Taiwanese version. But in both, he’s an awesome drunkie! :D I love watching him be so nervous in some scenes though…it makes me giggle like the shipper I am. ;]

Comparison: Definitely Wu Chun. He beats Shun Oguri…hands down for me. He just gives a better Sano! :D

Jin Xiu Yi/Nakatsu Shuichi: What can I say? Nakatsu is Nakatsu no matter where you put him. And he is one of the funniest characters in both. He is so lovable in both. He’s just awesome in both. I think the foundation created for his character makes him able to be delivered hilariously by both actors. Jiro Wang has his own style of Nakatsu, and it’s a great version as well. His way of fretting over the homosexual incident makes me feel so bad for him, and the worst part is that he Show ▼

. But I like how it’s delivered in both. It’s much funnier in the Taiwanese, and is more serious in a good way in teh Japanese. Nonetheless, he is a funny, great character in both. I’m glad that in the end of the Taiwanese version, he Show ▼

He lights up the show and makes it light-hearted. It’s hilarious that in the Taiwanese version, his appetite is hilariously, outrageously big and it is emphasized on much more. All in all, as awesome as ever in the Taiwanese version!

Comparison: Another close one. Both deliver their own unique and great Nakatsu. I’ll have to say that I prefer Toma Ikuta slightly more because I find that there were many more funny scenes that he makes in the Japanese version compared to the Taiwanese. But both are stil great. ^^

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Now the side character thoughts:

Liang Si Nan/Minami Nanba: The dorm leader for dorm 2. I have to say, when he was first introduced, I was creeped out by him. The rumor about him seemed like they emphasized his playboy ways too much, so that it was over the top. But later, as time passed, I didn’t think he was that bad. He played as a superficial character well, haha. He seems a lot different from his Japanese counterpart however. The only similarity is that there is a girl that they liked in the passed, and that’s what made them a playboy. Their personalities seem totally different though. I like both though. It’s pretty interesting how conceited he can be, but he’s still likable. I ended up liking him in the end. He was also a great tool for some shipping. xDD

Comparison: Hiro Mizushima probably plays a better Minami character. I think the reason is because in the Japanese version, he seems a lot closer to the group and connects to them as family. He seems more caring towards the dorm as well.

Da Shu/Taiki Kayashima: The spirit person! He’s such an awesome side character! He’s just so funny and fun to watch. I really love the actor’s (A. Chord) performance for him. He just plays him in such a funny yet adorable way. He just seems so innocent!~ >.< I just feel sorry for him because everyone always wants him to shut up. But he is really adorable waving at air. x)

Comparison: A. Chord, it’s just so fun watching him, even though he has a smaller role if I remember correctly.

Mei Tian/Hokuto Umeda: I can honestly say, I was definitely creeped out when I first saw him in the Taiwanese version. I guess they really wanted to emphasize that he was gay by adding long hair? I’m pretty sure he’s wearing extensions, since it looks like it. He has a much creepier and more reluctant vibe in the Taiwanese drama, but he is still a fun character. I lawl’ed seeing him giving those massages, especially since Rui Xi walks in on them and misinterprets it as “something else”. It’s also funny how whenever he helps, she gives a “Gays rule!” thing or something. He does turn out to be less creepy by the end, and is a funny consultant. xD

Comparison: Tie. Just…tie. Gah. Tie!! How many more times will I write that?

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Other character thoughts include…Yay for more Julia appearances in the Taiwanese version. She is actually really awesome. And I love their choice for her actress, since she really does speak English fluently. I’m glad it got done right, since I can take it much more seriously than when they have accents. She kind of reminds me of my friend’s cousin…haha. Also, both Sekime and Noe. O.o I didn’t think it was them in the beginning. They’re so different than their Japanese counterpart. xDD Noe’s character has the craziest hair, and Sekime’s actor looks old. O.o

Overall

A great beginning for my interest in Taiwanese dramas. It’s definitely a drama I’d recommend. It has the light parts, the heavy parts, but all the great parts. It’s romantic, and funny. I’m able to giggle and kya like a happy shipper watching it. Little things made me happy. It’s a cute, aww-ing show as well. I just love that there is some good chemistry between the characters as well. I guess it helps that they know each other in real life as well? Since Ella’s sister’s boyfriend is apparently Wu Chun’s agent (or something of that sort). The chemistry is well shown when they act at least. xDD Not sure about RL though… Just the show makes me happy. :3 So it’s pretty obvious….that I loved it?

Yay!!~ Shugo Chara is still as awesome as ever (atm). This episode was still really great. Not as fangirling as the last, but still very good. I still had some things to fangirl about. Let’s see…many short quick thoughts on this episode. But other than that, I guess we should be moving on!~

Oh oh! And you can click on the pics again to enlarge. Just to say it again, I love torrents. <3~ But I’ll only be downloading torrents for good episodes. Episodes I deem WORTHY of torrents, mwahahaha….*cackle*

Thoughts

Lol PWNED! All attempts are futile! >:D That’s what he deserves anyways. Just keep on trying, it’s not going to happen~

Am I the only one who thinks that the x-character looks cute and looks like a purple-chef-hatless-pillsberry-dough-boy? Anyways, the eyes remind me sort of a baby too, which is why I think it’s so cute~ Until….it opens them. Then it’s just plain creepy. O.o

Omg so hawttt!!! (Just a note, I’ll be doing lots of Ikuto fangirling today~) Why so hawt?

Anyways, that leads to the fangirling centerpoint for the episode!~ Thus, the picture spam!

asd;lfkjas;dlkfj! KYA! Yupp……kyaa!!!~~~ Okay, so it wasn’t really a “spam” but still. This moment deserves fangirling. Even though I think I did enough fangirling in my chair (but I had to contain it since I’m in the same room as my family). First of all….Ikuto, so cool. And Amu’s blushing is so full of win~ OTP, anyone? Plus, princess ftw! Not to mention that Amu’s tsun-tsun-ness was well missed, and I just loved how it brough back some of the teasing from the old times. And Ikuto saying he’ll protect Amu = me dying as a fangirl. =u=

O_O!!! It grew a hand! :O

One of my personal favorite pictures of Ikuto. He is just soo….freakin….hot there. Gah. *A* *Ahem* Anyways, I really loved seeing Ikuto and Tadase get along again. And, Tadase freely calling Ikuto “Ikuto-nii-san” is just adorable.

I loved how Satelight enhanced the Open Heart sequence for this episode and made it so much prettier. It just looked….so cool, with the heart rings and all, y’know? Anyways, pretty open heart sequence. ^-^

Haha, even the idiot scientists are surprised that they actually did something right. Gotta have more faith in yourselves! Oh wait, you screwed up too many times. Forget it, be shocked! XD

Hmmm…..I’m disliking her less and less. Maybe you aren’t too bad after all. *pats* She actually feels….regretful! :O

Kyaaa!!!!~ Another fangirl worthy scene. Rimahiko!~ I just loved the Rimahiko in this episode. I liteally started squealing so much trying to hide it.

I couldn’t help but d’awww at this scene. It was such a cute and touching scene between siblings. And seeing Utau blush was also cute. ^w^

*shockgasp!* Scientists actually have a purpose! And they’ve gone onto the good side~ Yeah, the girl isn’t too bad anymore. Can’t say I really “like” her, but she’s okay now. ^^

Andd……gasp! Gozen is a……little boy?!!! Okay, well, there is a bit of sarcasm in there since I read the manga. xD But anyways, I was still shocked by it when I first learned about it. More like a “Wtf?” kind of reaction. For some reason though, I found the scene to be quite anticlimatic. Like….I couldn’t take it seriously. >.>

“Shock! I’ve been being controlled and ruled by a little shouta kid?!”

Yes, Ikuto, we feel your pain. That must suck. Being controlled by a little kid. ._.”

Psshhhh……of course it’s worth keeping. If it wasn’t, why would people die for it? It’s so….wanted and he just thinks of it as nothing. This leads to me wanting to slap him in the face. Actually, I have wanted to do so several times. No matter how cute and adorable you are, there are times, when you need to be slapped. This is one of those times.

Don’t act all surprised. -_______- |||

Awww……poor charas. Trying to life the Embryo up. Dx

Please tell me that I’m not alone in going, “Wth?!” to all of this because the Embryo is an egg, not a stone. ._.

Thank you Amu, for saying what I was thinking! It really is a petty reason to do so much harm. I mean like, what the heck. Harming people to get a “stone” for your collection. But it really is a slap in the face to know all of that too.

It’s kind of sad. I barely feel sorry for him. Being fired by your own grandchild. Who’s a shouta little boy. ._.

No wonder he’s so different. It’s so jacked up not being able to even have a childhood. Being expected to be a successor as a baby. No wonder his personality is so emotionless. Seriously, it’s the director’s own fault.

Because seriously. who would want to learn compartive government as a five year-old? That’s….that’s just sad and wrong. :’[

*coughpedocough*

I think this shouta can grow up to be a very hawt bishie. *gets shot*

Preview

Aww....distressing Hikaru is sad to see.

The next episode looks again, good! Wow Satelight! There are a lot of familiar scenes in the manga, such as crying, sad, people, and this distress Hikaru (poor Hikaru!). So I will definitely be following. ^^ Until next time~ Can’t wait!

It’s the big 1-0-0 th episode!! And you know what that means!! (awesome-ness!)

Sorry for the super late post that this episode does not deserve! School. TT^TT Must I explain more? Well, I will anyways, I had a big math test that I really needed to get an A on, since well…in that specific class tests are worth 50% of my grade. Soo…yes. The good news is that I got 100%! Yeah, boring story of my life because I just needed to explain why I haven’t been on. Cause I’ve been studying and enjoying my life… ._. Also, it took a little longer since I actually downloaded the torrent because I wanted high quality!~

Moving on. Okay, onto the episode. Let’s just say…EPIC-LY AWESOME! :D I absolutely loved this episode. One of my favorite of all time!~ It’s pure touching, Amuto, fangirling, greatness. Just a warning, Tadamu or any other shipping fan besides Amuto should just steer away from this post, since I will continuously fangirl over the Amuto. But besides that on spotlight stealing moment, I don’t have much to talk about. ._. Cause it speaks for itself!! >:D

Thoughts

(Yay for torrents!! Feel free to click on the image to enlarge it. ^^)

Lawl, Suu looks so cute in that bubble. x)

I didn’t think that the background was actually going to be yellow. I was expecting pink or blue or something. Just a comment, the yellow looks a little funny. But anyways, I was going to say, I enjoyed how this scene was animated (heck, I enjoyed how every scene in this episode was animated), with the squishy bubbles. But I couldn’t help but lawl when Tadase’s going, “We were enveloped into a ray of light!” or something, because it’s so…I don’t know what the word is for it…dialogue-that-seems-like-it’s-stating-the-obvious.

Sooo….freakin….cute!!! >.< Utau is just so cute as a child, as is everyone.

And chibi Ikuto was done right!~ Anyways, he is definitely cute as well. It was a nice scene for the siblings. It shows how close they are, and they troubles that they go through. They pretty much had to rely on one another because they were all they had for awhile.

Tadase is so cute! Onniiiii-tannnn!!! How adorable. >u< His hands made me lawl though. He looks so tiny though, it’s so adorable. x)a

Aww….Ikuto was really an adorable kid. You can really see how kind and caring he really is. And the expression that he has when the bird was able to fly. So sweet. :’]

Another example of how kind he really is but tries to hide it. It’s too sad, I just want to huggle him. >.< (But the sadistic side of me can’t help but lawl at Tadase falling smack down face down on the ground *gets shot* but the more sympathetic side feels really sorry for him and remembers how cute and adorable he is as a chibi) Anyways, it’s just sad to see him like this never explaining the truth…all too sad. :(

Lawl, such a cute little scene. We get to see an OOC version of Ikuto. So fun. I’m just wondering how his cat ears popped up before Yoru was even born. O.o I thought they popped up whenever Ikuto character changed. Oh well….anime doesn’t have to make sense I guess…

Lol I loved their little expressions since my thoughts matched quite closely. Pluss, chibi thoughts ftw~ I agree with Miki, I thought Tsukasa would be more reliable. But then again, he seemed liket he carefree type of person who sometimes acts like the kid. xDD

It feels so wrong saying this….but omg! Ikuto’s dad looks quite…..yeah. Now we know where Ikuto gets his awesome looks from. xDD But anyways, Aruto!!! We already see him in the anime…! I loved how he was animated though. It just looks way too awesome.

TT^TT I want to cry when I see this. But it also makes me happy that Ikuto is finally able to let it out. It really sucks when you have to bottle up all of the pain without being able to let it go. That’s why I never bottle it up and I just write. Cause it’s hard and saddenning to see it bottled up and eating you up inside. It was a sweet moment and we got to see a little more vulnerable side of Ikuto.

But this makes me smile again. I think one of the things I really love about the episode in general is that you can see that Satelight really saved up money for this episode. So I forgive them for giving us terrible animation for awhile. But since there is such great animation in this episode, we get to see a rainbow of new facial expressions. I don’t know about others, but facial expressions always seem like a big deal to me. Even slight ones can give a different emotion, so that’s probably why.

With Ikuto’s expression, it’s evident that he’s enjoying himself and just seeing that gentle smile makes me a very happy viewer. ^^ It’s sweet and makes me feel happy inside (maybe I’m taking this too far, idk).

However, when a happy moment comes, a sad moment soon comes with it. Iktuo is taken away and Tsukasa is left behind with the regret that he got taken away when he was gone. It was exteremely dramatic and I love how it was handled in the anime. The emotions were just there so evidently.

More ;__________; Seeing Ikuto in chains tied up like he’s in a cage is just so sad. Growing up with that just adds more TT^TT ness.

Yay it was explained! I’m kind of torn on how this scene was handled. It was really sweet and I absoltuely loved how calm the music is and how we get to see more of the inside super kind Ikuto.

However, I kind of wish that they stayed with the manga. The anime still handled it well, but I’m sort of curious why they changed it. It was explained a lot sooner than expected, so I’m unsure if I should be happy on that or not.

*cough*recycledimage*cough* Dia! Oh how I missed the “actual” Dia entrances. Screw those filler ones. Pshh….Anyways, I miss Dia!~ So adorable. ^^

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Now onto the hugging spam and fangirling!!! Beware of intensive fangirling because this blog is my area to fangirl. Feel free to join in on it as well! Don’t forget that the screenies are much bigger as well. ^^

KYAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! HUGGING FTW!!!!~ :XD:   Amuto ftw!!~ Awesome…hug!! Just pure awesomeness!! :D

Oh now I’m re-imagining the recording I got of crazy spastic fangirling that my friend called hyperventilating.

Okay, now for more spamming…

Congratulations to Dia for winning “Best/Favorite Chara of the Week Award!” She sounds so pro Amuto in this. 8D

I just loved how the anime handled this scene. It’s just made of epic win, and and…..gosh I just love it! I loved the transition with Ikuto finally coming back. Which btw, IKUTOOO!!!!! We’ve missed you so!!~

Amuto shot ftw. It’s just…Amuto. I loved this extra part. Such a fangirling moment making my fangirling sense tingle!! >:D

Such a cute scene! One of the most aww-inducing scenes in the episode, because it’s a beautiful reunion. I just felt so happy for Yoru, because he totally deserves it for being like….the best chara ever this arc and surviving the evil clutches of the OOC filler disease. Congratulations Yoru, you deserve this reunion! <3 this part!~ :D

Omg yay!~ I loved how well they both look in the anime version. The outfits are just love. And the transformation all together is just plain greatness. Anyways, I’m glad that Satelight added the two transformation. I loved all of the hints of Amuto in the transformations. Anyways, surprisingly enough, not much to say. TT^TT

Preview

Ikuto....Y SO HAWTT?!!!!

Anyways, the next episode looks like it’s straight from the manga as well; which means….awesomecakes! Or at least, it really looks like it. Again, I am definitely looking forward to the next episode. Plus we get to see more of him and I guess more of that backstory there. Can’t wait~

Kyaaa~ I have to say that Rhythm is awesome, *fangirls over him*. Gah, I knew I’d like him from the start. One good thing that the anime does: emphasize on characters that aren’t so emphasized on in the manga. I have to admit Satelight did this well. Anyways, an enjoyable filler/main plot episode.

On blog note…TT^TT. I’m currently really busy working on both my piano and other stuff, so gah, Umi Monogatari won’t be posted again. It makes me so sad because I have stuff to say!! D:< And then watch, when I finally can, there won’t be anything left to say. At least all of the stuff I’m working on will be worth it in the end. :D

Anyways, let’s get onto Shugo Chara, why don’t we?

Thoughts

Lol, I soo get reminded of Amu and Rima’s experiences with their charas in this. But with Nagi it’s just so funny hearing him got “Yay!” so confidently and…un-Nagi-ish. xD

Lol Rhythm! That’s one way to get acquainted. Rhythm’s “yay” catchphrase is funny yet love at the same time. Haha, Miki’s totally digging the hug. No one can resist Rhythm’s hugs!~

Rima pinned it spot on. That’s exactly what I thought. Not much to really say. Just had to give Rima some love~

Omg, I loved this scene! Come to think of it, they really are similar. The background music was also very fitting btw. Yoru no kakkoii!!~ I don’t know why, but hearing Yoru introduce himself just seemed so cool (the way he said Yoru maybe?). They could be like, best buddy charas or something. xDD And making a handshake on the spot? Total win!

Lol, shock!~ For some reason though, I don’t feel as sorry as I should for Kiseki (I mean I do feel sorry for him, but not as much as I expected). Haha, but that’s what he gets for being so stubborn. X3

Himmm!!!! What? They’re already giving us hints from the manga with him holding the rock?But I didn’t expect Hikaru to have blonde hair with blue eyes. :/ I always imagined him with light brown hair and light brown eyes. I wonder if it was a manga coloring I saw or something, but I’ll have to get used to it I guess. He looks so cute in the anime! I want to huggle him if only he wasn’t the ebil little kid (although later he gets better, I’m totally ignoring that).

Kyaa~ Rhythm is so cool, again! Did I ever mention I love the headphones for the chara-nari? Anyways, omg that scene with him carrying Amu is total love right there. Immediately got reminded of a couple Amuto scenes, lol. Rhythm, oh you player you. But you gotta love him for that huh? Now that I think about it, I think if I had to choose someone else besides Ikuto for Amu, Nagi would probably be second to Ikuto. x) Then again, Kairi wasn’t that bad, I guess the Jacks are win, ne?

Lol, so cute!! I have no idea what they are doing though. xD But lol, running into a tree. Daichi, Yoru, and Rhythm would definitely make great buddies, they’re all so similar in personalities.

Haha…smart. >_>;; -___- Banging on the door when there’s another exit.

In this episode, Nagihiko shows his intelligence the most. He sounds so strategic. X) But I guess that’s the point of the episode, not to overthink things.

D’aww, how cute. Kiseki’s a tsundere chara I guess. But Rhythm’s such an awesome chara, no one can resist his charms! Anyways, found this oh-so cute because even Kiseki finally caved.

O_O So detailed! But it so fits him. But isn’t it sad to see a little kid care about that stuff? Like Amu said, shouldn’t it just matter that it tastes good when your that young? But anyways, it’s sorta sad seeing this.

(And on a taiyaki boy note, I lost the screencap and it’s too late to get it, so I’ll just say this. He was so cute when he bumped into Amu, when he stepped around a couple times and finally fell. >.< That was cute somehow. xD)

Preview

Excuse me for a moment while I go fangirl…

OMGG!!!! KUTTTTAAAAUUUU!!!~

*ahem* Well it wasn’t that much fangirling but oh well. The shock thing seems like it’s implying something!!! XDDD I hope I don’t get disappointed. But OMGGG!!!~~ Kyaaa~~~ And Kukai is taller than Utau. They already look like a couple~ XDD Kyaa!!!~ Definitely looking forward to the next episode because of this.

And Eru and Iru appear! Kawaii~ And it seems like Eru will also fall for Rhythm’s charms. X3 I wonder how that will turn out~

This week, the episode was another good episode. I don’t get to fangirl as much though because Mihoshi didn’t get as much screentime, but that’s because we’re introducing the last addition to the club…Hime. Well, all thoughts later.

Thoughts

Yay!~ Hug number 1! Anyways, lol at this scene just because of Mihoshi and in the background you can here her go, “Omomomom” or some sort of gibberish munching sound. XD

Lol @ Edogawa. xD But I’m wondering, does Mihoshi do that stance whenever Sayo’s around? Well it’s awesome and cute anyways, so I don’t mind~

Screencap taken just because I enjoyed Mihoshi on Saku.

Lol, I like Edogawa already. xD He overreacts so much. He’s like the guy version of Mihoshi. XDD Except, you know, he doesn’t exactly glomp onto people. But he’s a fun addition to the group.

And now we have Hime. Mihoshi’s “love rival” for Saku, even though we all know she doesn’t stand a chance. xD Anyways, I’m sort of “meh” on her. She’s a pretty fun character to watch, but then she also interferes with the OTP of Saku x Mihoshi. I dislike her more than I like her, oh well.

But more Mihoshi love~ Resistance is futile!

More winning expressions! If I’m not mistakened, Mihoshi will grab at any opportunity for more members, haha. I loved both of their expressions, but as expected, Mihoshi’s won. xD And no it wasn’t biased I don’t think.

I lol’ed at this scene in both the anime and ang, but Tomatsu Haruka makes it a lot funnier in the anime. xDD

But I guess this is the right time to say this…I guess another reason I didn’t like the Saku x Hime relationship is because Hime just instantly fell for him because he said her hair was beautiful. I mean it is a little more convincing that she had a complex about her hair, but I guess it doesn’t seem enough to me. They only had one moment together, and Saku and Mihoshi spent their childhood together. So they had more time for their relationship to grow.

Aww…poor club! Lol again, @ Mihoshi’s expression!~ But the student council president is so ebilll! She’s making student council presidents look bad. >:(

8] Oh yeah.

Oh how I love this screenshot~ You know why? Because I paused at the almost perfect spot. XDD If you look far away…heheh…*Ahem* Anyways, the shipper inside got the better of me. But lol, yay! Mihoshi came at the perfect time! =D Like I said before, she always does what we’re hoping for~

Haha, Mihoshi is just so innocent, and just views Hime as a friend, while Hime views her as a rival. xDD And Saku’s just in the middle.

Ow, that has got to hurt. >_<

Again, poor Saku. That looks incredibly scary…like poison!

Haha, I love the choochoo train to Saku’s house~ Everyone’s in it except for Saku, lol.

Hime and her imagination~ Hime’s imagination-Saku has an incredibly deep voice and corny-ness to him. I’m so glad it’s only in her imagination. :D

Yay for Mihoshi!~ Kind of feel sorry for Hime though xDD. But yes, Mihoshi! When Saku’s blushing about another girl, glomp her and…make her change her clothes! Once again, Mihoshi does exactly what I want her to! 8) I love the censor part, it’s pure win and incredibly funny. :3

Lol, I haven’t given Buchou enough attention, have I? He’s as funny as ever, my second favorite comedic character (not overall in the series). He’s trying to be so cool, but apparently, Hime’s not into it. But why do I want to pair them up already? xDD

Hm…so I guess the ending song doesn’t have an official ending sequence. I guess it’s just inserted into the anime. Well, it looked nice. The pictures in the sky was pretty~

Preview

Do I sense a possible Saku x Mihoshi moment *ignores Edogawa*? :DD Anyways, the next episode looks very interesting~ Pretty much all of the chapters I’ve read have already been covered by the anime (4 chapters -_-), so now I can’t tell what’s next. But that’s okay! It makes my more excited. So I can’t wait for the next episode, looks like another good one~

Best. Show. This. Season! Kyaa~ I love it already. I expected it to be good, but it went past my expectations! :D I just hope I don’t get disappointed later like Maria+Holic (oh yes, I’m too lazy to get the cross). But anyways, I love it. Sorry the post is late, but I was waiting for subs…that didn’t come out when I started the post. -_- Anyways, I had to get this post in before my excitement for the show begins fading with waiting. No…I don’t want that! Anyways, love it~ I even started reading the manga. :D Just saying though, it might be biased because I love the series already! XD It is probably my favorite show this season so far.

(Yeah, I’m putting this post before Monthly Mania. I’m such a procrastinator, but this show is that awesome!)

And sorry the layout is sort of messy….since I made the character part a little different than usual, just for this series. Again, sorry! Dx

Story & Plot

The episode starts off with a flashback. Akeno Mihoshi, is a star-enthusiast, who drags Ooyagi Saku, a bookworm, everywhere she goes. This tortures him, because she always takes his books as hostage when he just wants to read. She takes him one night to look at the stars, and shows him a special necklace her dad gave her. She decides to climb up a tree, but ends up slipping, while Saku dives to catch her. Saku wakes up, realizing it is a dream, also hitting his elbow. He’s on his way to school, while his mother causes a ruckus for him tieing his ties, etc.

When he arrives at school, he sees paper stars falling from the sky. A girl from the school roof is promoting the astronomy club. Saku looks up, and realizes it’s Mihoshi, the girl who terrorized him when he was little. He says her name too loudly, and so she hears him. She realizes it’s Saku, and chases after him when he runs away. He tries to deny who she says he is, even though it’s true. After she finally catches him, her other friends save Saku. Her friend asks if Saku was a friend, and she says yes, but Saku says no. Mihoshi also asks Saku to join the astronomy club. The student council president comes and is upset by the chaos that Mihoshi caused. Afterwards, rumors start flying around about a first-year (Saku) and second-year (Mihoshi). Mihoshi continuously goes to Saku’s class to see him, only to find him each time missing. She finally finds him at the library, which scares Saku. Mihoshi asks if Saku remembers the memories they had together, even bringing out the necklace, but he says he doesn’t. She asks why he doesn’t remember the wonderful memories they had together, only angering Saku more. He tells her that they were wonderful to her, but torture to him. He even broke his arm after diving to catch her. He says that she wasn’t even there when he moved, but she rebuts saying that she was hospitalized. This leads to Saku remembering that whenever someone brought up Mihoshi, he wouldn’t listen to the rest of it. He apologizes to her, and admits that he remembers her and everything. He even joins the Astronomy Club. This makes Mihoshi happy and she dives to hug Saku once again.

Mihoshi shows Saku around the Astronomy Club’s room. Later on they begin to promote the Astronomy Club. However, it seems like they don’t have a uniform, so Mihoshi writes on Saku’s back. The club leader is willing to have his shirt written on, but he coughs up blood first. The Student Council president comes and sees that they have another member. Later on, Saku notices that she is in the Literary Club. This leads to a little blush-blush moment since Saku loves books, also causing Mihoshi to panic from the good atmosphere between them. Later on, Mihoshi explains that she wants to share the stars in the sky for everyone to see, like how her father did. This small monologue makes Saku surprised about her words. Mihoshi decides to get the binoculars to do a project with the sun. However, when the two arrive, it begins to rain. It’s later nighttime, and they are able to see the full night sky.

I don’t plan to write out summaries for all of the episodes, since I think it would just ruin my enjoyment of the series. But anyways, the story seems like a nice slice-of-life story. I sort of get that Toradora atmosphere though, but I love Toradora, so it’s okay. xD But anyways, even though it’s not the most original thing in the world, it’s still a nice storyline and is executed well. It’s just that nice, fluffy, refreshing story that just makes me happy watching it. It’s cute, fluffy, fun, and hilarious. I just love every element of it. And the astronomy part makes it nice and is actually getting me interested in astronomy. :D I guess it just clicks so perfectly with all of my tastes that I just love it (or maybe I should phrase it as, “It  hit all of the right spots”).

Characters

Ooyagi Saku:

Saku…Saku’s voiced by Tomoaki Maedo, who just does so well voicing him which I’m glad he gets a better role since he also voiced the White Album guy. Anyways, Saku is an awesome main character, and is one of those rare main guy characters that I actually like. I just love his RAGE~ and chibi-fied rage~ It’s just so fun to watch. I don’t know why, but I seem to lol whenever it shows him with a broken arm as a little kid. xD Anyways, his anger and variation just makes me like him. And then when he blushes~ Kya! It’s cute seeing his face fully red. Anyways, win! Saku gets my approval for main guy character!

Akeno Mihoshi:

Mihoshi!!!~ Meet Mihoshi, my favorite character already, who is voiced by Kanae Ito-san. In fact, she’s starting to become one of my favorite characters of all time already. I seriously should wait awhile, but reading the manga and watching it has kept my love for her going on. At first I was worried that I would only think about Amu whenever I heard Kanae Ito’s voice, but she made her voice work perfectly for Mihoshi. And her name totally fits for having “hoshi” in it. Anyways, Mihoshi is such a fun, lovable, cute character=more than awesome. Sure she’s hyperactive, but I love it. I think that’s what makes her so cute and adds to her charm. She’s hilarious, and I love all of the expressions she makes. In fact, I made a gif of some of them. But it sucks. xD So no showing. X) But anyways, I just love her already! Her glomps on Saku are win! Not much to elaborate on her, but like Saku, she is win~ I already made her my icon! xD

Others:

Gah, I forgot everyone else’s name. xD Lol, the guy who coughs up blood a lot is hilarious. I like him, he’s just so funny (like most of the characters), especially in that scene when he was ready to write on his back, but then suddenly coughs up blood and faints. xD It’s hilarious (but my explanation may not make it sound so). But I like him so far. The other girl with blue hair is also cool, since she seems to mediate Mihoshi’s hyperactive-ness. She also seems like the mature one out of the group. x) Saku’s mom is also fun to watch, since she acts oh-so melodramatic. xD Eh, the student council president is the only person I’m iffy on. I just don’t like her because she wants the astronomy club to fail or something. And also because she’s getting in the way of Saku x Mihoshi! Gar! But does anyone else think she has a big forehead?

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Overall, so far I find the main characters lovable, and the main two are just…great! I just love them! Again, I think the chemistry and everything between the characters is my favorite part about the show. They make the show stand out from the rest of the other shows. So yes, love the characters! More characters are going to be introduced later though, but so far, loving most of the characters!

Music

OP: Super Noisy Nova by sphere

The opening was an okay I guess. :/ I didn’t find it spectacular, but just normal. The scenes are cute, just like a typical opening. I loved the Saku x Mihoshi shots. It’s just…cute! Especially when they were little, that was a great scene. For once Saku actually looked like he was interested when he was little. The group shots are cute when they were all lying down looking at the stars. But the animation for the opening totally fits, and so I guess it’s fine.

The song was okay. It wasn’t that catchy, but again, it fits. The title is kind of funny though. xD But not much to say on it. I guess it’s a typical, sort of upbeat song.

ED: Hoshikuzu no Surround by CooRie

I don’t know why, but I guess I really find the ending song appealing. I guess it’s one of those songs that I just find surprisingly nice and again, hits the spot. The song fits with the show well, and I just love the tune of it. I liked how the song was inserted into the episode, but I’m kind of hoping for the official ending (so I don’t have talking). But again, I really like the ending song much more compared to the opening song. I guess it’s sort of a relaxed, nice feel to it?

Animation

Didn't know what image to use. >_<

The animation was average. It wasn’t special, but I guess it “fits” the show’s style. It’s average. Nothing outstanding. I guess the stars and the paper stars look really pretty though. But everything else…meh. But it’s decent and livable. I mean, I am so glad that we did not get some CG thing or something. That’s not livable. But anyways, onto Sora no Manimani. The chibis were animated well, which makes me glad. I’m able to look at it, and it’s simplicity makes it at least nice. It doesn’t repulse me, so we’re good. :]

(Also, apologies for the poor quality screencaps, it was best quality video I could find)

Preview

Looks like we’ll be introducing the next character. I forgot her name from the manga. x_x But I remember not liking her that much, even though she’s pretty. Ah well, I might like her later on. Anyways, it still looks interesting, especially since we’re still going to get some of Mihoshi’s awesome expressions. XD Yay! Anyways, the preview’s pretty short, but I’m still looking forward to the next episode. :D

Yes!~ We’re finally going into the main plot again. But onto the actual episode. It was a nice conclusion  to the Lulu arc. It was a sweet conclusion to her arc as well. I’m pretty satisfied and I think I officially like Lulu now. She’s still not as great as any of the real Shugo Chara character, but I don’t dislike her as much anymore. So yeah, I pretty much think of this as a decent episode. Pretty good…

Quick Summary

Lulu turns Nana into a ?-egg, and does a chara-nari into “Dream Dream” (=.=). A battle ensues while Amu tries talking to Lulu. It finally goes through as Amu does her open heart and Lulu is back to normal. Lulu begins to cry out to Nana, who still hasn’t come out of her egg, and apologizes. After Nana and Lulu reunite and they apologize to the rest of the guardians, she promises to Amu not to extract anymore eggs. Lulu and her mother have a long mother-to-daughter talk. Lulu explains the reasoning on her actions. She said that the jewelry that she made for her mom during a movie event was called “perfect”, which made Lulu happy since she always thrive for perfection.  Suddenly Lulu’s father breaks the mood by entering claiming to have a new recipe (only to find out he just cooked miso katsu). Lulu and Nana arrive at the Royal Garden, where she talks about her and Easter, and announces that she will be leaving for France. The scene changes to Amu with her charas in her room, where she says that she’ll be friends forever with Lulu. She also plays with Yoru who is sleeping, although he bites her soon after. It’s the next day when Lulu and Amu depart, and bid their farewells.

Thoughts

Lol, Packy~! Now I want Pocky…:P Just bought some Pocky today. xD The ducky is so cute eating the Packy. Lol @ Yaya, running away as usual. Don’t worry Nagi, you aren’t the only one right now who can’t do much to help (trying to phrase it nicely…can be hard, but I don’t mean to make it sound mean). But it’s so fun to see her. Love you Yaya!

=_= Dream Dream….wow. That is so…original. >_>

But besides that, I think that the chara-nari looks pretteh! Ah, it suits Lulu, I don’t really get it, but it looks pretty.

So Lulu has her Nagoya accent when she chara-naris? xD Well I thought it was pretty mean, but since she’s in her ? chara-nari I guess it’s not totally her fault, since everything is distorted in her head right now. -_-

On a side note. filler episode references!! Remember? The “flower” part references the Nikaidou episode, and the “eating” part references the episode where Nana eats too much. xD So random, but I just felt like pointing it out.

One thing: RIMAHIKOOOOO!!!!~ Whew, got my fangirling done.

Also, I wanted to bring this up about Rima. I got reminded about this after she said her line.

Did anyone else see just how much Rima has developed when she says this compared to when we first met her? I mean, we all knew she grew and matured well over the course of the series, but I think we really see something after she says this. In the beginning she didn’t care at all about if she destroyed the person’s dream, as long as she destroyed the x-egg. But now, she wants to save everyone’s dream. Yay for Rima!!~ Showing so much progress~ *clapplauds*

I really liked Amu’s speech this time, mainly because, well yeah it’s more than just a regular filler character, but also, she’s been saying what we all wanted her to point out. Last episode she did this as well, so also kudos to Amu, for her speech. We all have been thinking about that, and so yay~

Um…were there ever that many eggs? I don’t remember Lulu giving out that many necklaces. -.-;;

Aww…it’s always cute to see the pinky promise. I wish English had a song like that. If it did, no one told me before! D:<

Ah…Lulu is so lucky~ She has such a great mother. She’s such a great mother. I’m glad that even a celebrity like her cares about her family that much. Often celebs and parents, let alone celebrity parents, seem so consumed with work that it’s refreshing to know that she’s a family woman.

Lol. Kiseki got pwned. By the awesome Rima. Who pwns everyone. xD Kinda sad, he just figured that out?

Ah, I always enjoy episode 4 references. Aww, it was so cute seeing the charas drink the milk. And seeing cows, that’s win too. Aww…random shot of the kawaii milk bottles, so cute…where do they get those?

Aww, so cute! If only Ikuto got to watch this~ But so cute, Yoru holding her finger…until, you know…he bit it.

Lol, poor Kiseki again, having Nana blow in his hankie so much. Losing his color twice in one episode! =O

It’s oh-so-random, but somehow I felt like I could see a major Ikuto resemblance in Yoru in that scene. I mean, Yoru’s always been like Ikuto because he’s his shugo chara, but for some reason something else made me remind me of Ikuto. I guess it’s the way Yoru said bye, or how he looks in that picture, like his eyes or something.

O.O And I thought I had a lot of things I wanted to be…Oh wow…Well, that’s expected of Lulu. Well, I respect how much she tries her best and tries to be good at as much as she can (even though it’s impossible to be a perfect person).

Awww….well, I have to say that Lulu looked really cute in that scene. Look at her blushing, it’s cuter than usual Lulu (although chibi kid Lulu is cuter than that). And I love the handshaking scene. Even if the background was too much, I think it went well to emphasize it. So it’s okay.

On a side note, Nagihiko is as fashionable as ever. And…I love Amu’s outfit, even though she’s worn it before. I…just forgot which episode. Dx But then again, it’s not like you can only wear an outfit once, like you have some sort of unlimited closet.

And that’s the end of the Lulu arc! (Rimahiko!!~) At least now we know Lulu won’t interfere with the main plot. That’as good. But overall, a satisfying way to end it. A little cliche, but satisfying.

Preview

Back onto plot!~ Looks like a good episode, Nikaidou and Yukari, Suu, Ikuto…yup. Looking at Ikuto made me TT^T. Is it just me or does Ami look a lot different? Well besides that, looks like a good episode, and since we’ll be back on plot, I’ll be looking forward to it.

Totally unrelated picture, but it seemed to fit the mood~

I didn’t get to do my SC! post for reasons I’ll explain later, but here is the latest BB. I actually have some stuff to talk about, and have a decent amount of things. This Blossom Blabber will include anime, manga, drama, music, blog info, and other. (I’m abusing the kya tag too much -_-)

Anime

Manga picture?!

The Wallflower

Recently, I’ve began to watch The Wallflower and so far I’m at episode 20. I don’t really know how I feel about the series. I guess it’s okay. The animation was really hard to get over, but then whenever I think I’m watching bad animation, I just have to remind myself of Gokujou Mecha Mote Iinchou. Then I guess that just helps me remember that at least the animation isn’t as bad as that 3-D stuff. But still, the characters are drawn…oddly, mainly the guys. It’s a really funny show to watch though. The characters are really funny, but I didn’t get as much fluff and romance as I’d hope. I love the main character, but I get annoyed that she’s always a chibi. Sometimes I’d like to see her real form instead. It’s kinda funny how they use it though. There were times when I’d like the series, go down to boredom, then the interest would be revived. Like a rollercoaster. Ah…but then the last time I watched it I got so bored I fell asleep. -_-|||

Hetalia Axis Powers

Sealand-kun!! Omg, he’s so cute. >.< But anyways, I started watching more Hetalia Axis Powers, and gosh I love it all over again. The Cleaning Out the Storage scene is finally over, but I have to say, Studio DEEN did it justice. The seiyuus did so well with their roles and…god I love it.

And as I’ve said before, Sealand-kun!! Anyways, since I didn’t know much about Sealand, I decided to look it up. :O There’s that immensely small population, and yet they have everything a country has. So Sealand should definitely be considered a country! >:D And rofl at Russia being yandere and Lithuania telling Sealand there’s lots more cons than pros on being a nation. xD

Shugo Chara!! Doki Episode 87

Well as I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t get to do my SC! post this week. I feel shameful. u_u At least it’s still a filler episode. But I’ll put my thoughts here, since I don’t have much to say anyways. I actually had a meh feeling towards the episodes, but more of a good “meh”. I was glad that we finally got some filler plot development. Lulu was finally exposed, and yet we also got to see better sides of Lulu. I have to say though, she looks better with her hair down right after she woke up. xD Nana was so overly dramatic when she was sick, and I felt so bad for the charas running around so much for her.

Eden of the East

Quick blurb: I still haven’t watched the last episode. x_x Shame on me. But apparently there are two movies coming out. King of Eden and Paradise Lost are the second halves of the title…if I remember correctly. Anyways, excited~ One is coming out I heard in Q4 of this year, and Q1 of next. Excited already~

Manga

Finally a related picture.

I actually ended up reading a decent amount of manga too, and that kinda lead to my demise…But see? I actually have time to do stuff after practice.

Charming Junkie

Kya~ I finally finished off the latest chapter scanlated. Omg~ I love the chemistry between Umi and Naka. I love how Ikue love anything strawberry flavored. I lol’ed so much every time he brought those things up. I kept on fangirling on every bit of thing that I saw. I already mentioned this before in BB, so yes. Read~! Now onto a short fangirling moment for chapter 35:

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If I could color I would so make that my banner. 8D

Papillon: Hana to Chou

I read some of the scanlated chapters, and it’s actually a pretty good series that kinda goes unnoticed. My friend actually found it in the book store, read a couple chapters, and suggested it to me (oh yeah, I never mentioned it before, I turned my friends into otakus! xD). *Ahem* Anyways, I started laughing like crazy at the horse mask thing, and ended up calling that one guy…”Horse Guy”. But when I found out that he was the student councilor, the first thimg that came to mine was pedo!! He has crazy planning skills (psh..I still find it hard to believe that he planned everything out). I really do not like the sister (forgot everyone’s names)…-_- But yes, I actually am enjoying the series, I hope to finish up the scanlated chapters. Surprisingly enjoyable. ^^

Fly High

Yeah, only 3 chapters scanlaated, but again, I’m enjoying it so far. I get easily pleased~A different friend suggested this manga and gosh…shipping dilemma. Dx Oh well, it’s only 3 chapters out so far so it’s okay. I got disappointed about the cover guy though. When I saw the splash page I’m like, “Ooh he looks awesome~” only to find out he has a ponytail (not that I have anything against it, it just looks so odd on him) -_-. And even more disappoinments. But besides that, pretty enjoyable too. The plot is pretty funny, about a girl being confused as a guy with her father; thus, being raised as a boy. But now after being trained in every type of martial arts, she has to try to become a feminine girly-girl. I admire how she is really loyal and courageous though, and she pwns.

Koko ni Iru Yo!

Yes!~ More chapters were scanlated, yay! I thought that KnIY was forgotten or something. These last two chapters have made me really like Teru. I guess figuring out why he was called Black Rabbit really made me like him. I guess it’s because I can somewhat relate to him. Sometimes it seems like even though I hang out with a bunch of people, I’m barely close to any of them…only a few. And how Teru also has problems with his parents, I used to have similar experiences as that. Whenever I was a little kid, my parents would argue, and no matter what I did, they would always say that I was just a kid. I really love my parents, I do, so that’s why  it would always hurt. And sometimes they would consider divorce, but would never do it because of their kids. Thankfully now it’s better settled and everyone gets along better. But ah well! Small boring personal rambling!

But that aside, I’m still a somewhat neutral shipper in this manga. I mean, I somewhat support Teru, but I still like/be satisfied with Hinata. But omg, little Teru and Hinata are so adorable and cute~ I wanna cuddle everyone! >.< But I’m so glad new chapters came out~ Love them, awesome cliffhanger. xD

Cherry Juice

Ah, Cherry Juice. I just finished this manga yesterday. It’s a really cute manga, but touches on sibling love. But hey, they’re step siblings, so I think it’s okay. I mean, I think it was a really cute manga and everything, even the ending. I enjoyed it. Hmmm….not saying much about it, but I’m happy that it’s one of those mangas where everyone gets paired up. And I’m even happy with all of the pairings (even though one of them is sort of random, the manga points out its randomness). And I love the character’s chemistry~

Kimi wa Girlfriend

I finished this manga last week, from the same mangaka as Special A. Ah, I love it, it’s so cute for a 4 chapter manga. ^^ It’s hilarious, and so sweet too. Especially the ending. All of the character’s quirks are funny, despite it feeling illogical. But hey, it’s a manga. xD I love their quirks though, like Hatsune insulting everyone, and Kirie trying to always fix Hatsune. It’s a shame it’s only 4 chapters, but I think that the mangaka was able to make those 4 chapters WORK and feel like it’s a whole lot more. Not much to say on this either, except love~

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And yet I still have more mangas I need to check out. Busy with manga~

Drama

Aww...now I need to get to that episode >:3

Soulmate

Omg~ When I was only allowed to go to crunchyroll, YouTube, and wikipedia, I decided to watch some dramas and I ran into Soulmate! And I love it so far, so I might even include it in Monthly Mania. So far I’ve been skipping around episodes xD…shame on me. Anyways…onto some character thoughts. I always lol at Yu-jin…I don’t know why, I guess the way she reacts to everything, and always throwing up on that one guy. xD Ryohei…I don’t get the point of him besides being there to be paired up with someone. He’s just there for all those playgirls to flock around? Philip annoys me like crazy, being one of those weak guys. D:< Any new girl comes into his life and he caves. Now onto my two favorite characters, also making my favorite pair! :D Dong-wook and Su-Kyeong (or however her name is spelled), the two people pictured. I skipped around episodes trying to find the moment they meet, and kya~ I love that part. It’s a sweet sort of funny (despite Dong-wook having an odd expression on his face). Dong-wook is just….awesome, I really don’t know how to describe it, and Su-Kyeong is hilarious. Anyways, love the drama so far~

Nodame Cantabile

I couldn’t bring myself to watch the anime, so I decided to check out an episode of the drama, since it was rated 5 stars. I only watched the first episode, so not a lot to say, but it is a funny drama. Nodame has so many funny quirks, that I love her already. She’s just so lovable, in a weird way. Her room was scary, and I loved how Chiaki was able to react just the same way as me. Finally cleaning up the room, ah. He’s also hilarious, just the way he reacts in anger with everything makes me laugh somehow.

Music

I honestly don’t have much for the music section, which is a surprise to me since that’s usually my biggest section. Oh well, here goes.

I heard that CLAMP produced a PV and I decided to check it out. It turns out that it was the Hatsune Miku song, Mugen no Yami -echoes of the past.. Hearing that CLAMP produced the PV finally gave me the motivation to listen to a VOCALOID song. I love the music, but I have to say I love the video just as much…possibly more. I mean, it’s CLAMP, but shallow reasons aside, their art was beautiful…as usual. xD It was simple, but somehow it flowed so well. I guess I just like it. And the music is just a fun easy-listening song. Here’s the video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPcktggtNgU

I also listened to the K-On! Character singles. Gah, I just love Mio’s voice (or more like, Yoko Hikasa’s voice)…so I really loved her character singles too. I love the beginning bass guitar solo for Heart Goes Boom!!, and Hello Little Girl is just so relaxing. Ahh…

I was in the mood to listen to some Big Bang songs, and I ended finding Lollipop and Haru Haru. Not much to say about Lollipop, I mean it’s catchy but sort of dirty. But Haru Haru is the one I’m focusing on. I’m not sure why I like it, I think it’s one of their rare deep songs. And the video just made it so much more touching. I almost got teary-eyed watching the video. It’s just so touching! Dx Sure maybe a bit overdramatic, but most videos like this are. And sure they have a lot of mascara >_>…but I’m ignoring that. So anyways, here’s Haru Haru:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gky2EDKRMc

And since Umi Monogatari’s OP came out, I decided to listen to it. It’s a pretty boring opening, but I find the song relaxing. LD. It’s a song I want to go to sleep listening to. It fits the sea theme well…so I guess it’s…alright. Anyways, calm, relaxing song. Ah, now I feel sleepy listening to it. Click here for the link to the video.

Blog Info

I originally had something else to write, but I forgot. x_x I have terrible short term memory. Anyways, there isn’t that much to add to blog info. It turns out the original theme I was going to change to after this theme will be put off til August. I’ll be changing themes, but to a different theme than what I originally had planned. That theme will come in July, and ah well, I’ll just make a new post. There isn’t much I’m going to release about that theme. Unless…you can somehow find my test blog. ;] But even then it’s on private. xD So anyways, yes. The themes are getting rearranged, basicly.

I’m also going to say it right now, blogging is going to be inconsistent this summer. I’ll explain that later too.

And starting next Blossom Blabber I’m probably going to change the way I title it, since doing the weeks is sort of boring and I’m tired of doing week 4 & 5. Maybe I’ll add the week in the post instead…But changing the title starting next week. It’s still going to Blossom Blabber, but I’ll replace the week half.

Other

Computer Troubles

Before, on twitter, I mentioned that I had taken an unexpected leave. I also said previously that I was restricted to go on only 3 sites, and blogging will be inconsistent, and reading manga lead to my demise. Now I’ll explain. I ended up getting a virus from mangafox. Don’t worry, I’m using a different computer right now. How do I know I got it from mangafox? Awhile back I remember Kaspersky catching a trojan from mangafox, but I got tempted to read some Charming Junkie and went back to mangafox. I thought maybe I was wrong, maybe it wasn’t mangafox. There wasn’t anything wrong with it before. But when I went back on, my adobe reader opened up suddenly, and I immediately scanned my computer. A virus…no, a trojan. My dad takes viruses pretty seriously. We thought we fixed it, it popped up again. We might have to end up reformatting my computer. :/ Because it won’t leave. In the beginning of the week, I had to use my dad’s laptop, in which he only let me on three sites. The ones mentioned before. Oh, and I’m not allowed to go on blogs anymore on my computer. -_- That might pose a problem with blogging SC!, since I can’t use the computer I’m using right now on the weekends. I’ll figure something out…I hope (it’s my fault anyways). And that‘s why angry chibi Taiga fits.

Vector Brushes

On a happy note, I got some vector brushes and other neat brushes! Ah I love them and I’m going crazy making a bunch of graphics with them. xD These are the two brushes: Vector and Winter Breeze. Kya~ Unfortunately, I still can’t master the brushes, but I changed the background on my twitter profile, GaiaOnline profile, and YouTube profile (which is not blossomgirl101, btw). Here are two examples of what I made: background 1 and background 2. But as you can see, I <3 them. x]

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Anyways, that’s all for now~