| 8:38am | 2008: Year in Review |  | | | 2008 was a interesting year for anime, as there were sequels to previous seasons of many series this year, along with new orginal shows, and manga adapted shows also. I thought that as a whole, anime in 2008 offered something for everyone. Best Male Lead: Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass R 2) Runner... | | |
| 5:05am | Impressions on a Year 2008: Awesome OPs/EDs |  | | | By TheBigN Part 1: Interesting People This year was insane with the amount of anime openings and endings that I liked, and it was hard to narrow down the amount to a “reasonable” number so I didn’t really attempt to. But these ones here (coupled with Youtube videos) are the ones that... | | |
| 6:48pm | Minor Gripe: Aria S1 DVDs’ use of “sappy” |  | | | I was watching Aria the Animation with a friend, and we came across a scene in which Aika says her trademark line, “Hazukashii serifu kinshi!” Given that fansubs were usually consistent, I always figured this meant “Embarrassing remarks aren’t allowed!” So I was puzzled... | | |
| 10:27pm | Shirukii’s Top 10 Anime List | | | | After a call to arms by my better half in this post I figured it’s up to me to get the ball rolling on the “My Top 10 Anime” posts. Furthermore, my last post was exactly one month ago, I figured it’s about time to remind everyone that I’m still alive, haha. Keep in mind... | | |
| 12:34am | First Aria the Natural DVDs out in January | | | | Here at Tea Shop BeLoved, any Aria news is good news. Right Stuf to Launch Aria the Natural Anime in January First of two DVD sets for sequel to Aria the Animation television series The North American anime distributor Right Stuf and its Nozomi Entertainment production arm have announced that they... | | |
| 8:25pm | ARIA The ORIGINATION - Picture Drama | | | | The Aria Picture Drame made me realise once again the importance of the Seiyū for the quality of an anime show. Channeling feelings, emotions and even actions believable only through the voice is an ability that just can’t be treasured too high, especially if one knows how bad voice acting can... | | |
| 5:43am | ARIA The ORIGINATION - Picture Drama 05 (END) |  | | | 「アリスの怪談」 (Arisu no Kaidan) "Alice's Ghost Story" At a Glance: Out on the docks waiting for the summer fireworks festival to start, Alice decides to tell a ghost story to help pass the time. | | |
| 4:39am | ARIA The ORIGINATION - Picture Drama 04 |  | | | 「ネオ・ヴェネツィア の屈辱」 (Neo Venetsia no Kutsujoku) "Neo Venezia's Disgrace" At a Glance: "Neo Venezia, the water covered capital of light and darkness --- today we reveal the history of the war between the undines!" | | |
| 8:58am | ARIA The ORIGINATION - Picture Drama 03 |  | | | 「その 栄光の勝利を目指して …」 (Sono Eikou no Shouri wo Mezashite) "Aiming for that Glorious Victory" At a Glance: In preparation for the 3-on-3 charity mini soccer tournament tomorrow, Aika brings Akari and Alice out to practice, even though they're unaware that they're participat... | | |
| 8:12pm | ARIA The ORIGINATION - Picture Drama 02 |  | | | 「トラゲット その後」 (Toragetto Sono Go) "Traghetto, Afterwards" At a Glance: While on lunch break for their Traghetto job, Ayumi is shocked to find out that Atora bought panini for everyone when it was her turn to buy lunch. | | |
| 9:35am | ARIA The ORIGINATION - Picture Drama 01 |  | | | 「パジャマ☆パーティ ー」 (Pajama☆Paatii) "Pajama☆Party" At a Glance: Akari, Aika, and Alice stop by a hot spring again, where their discussion quickly shifts to Aika and Al's relationship. | | |
| 7:40am | Short thoughts on my summer anime (2008.09.02) |  | | | This is NOT a post about anime that aired during the summer, but rather anime I’ve watched during the summer. Let’s skip the chit-chat and walk into this shit. Aria the Animation, Aria the Natural, Aria the OVA ~Arietta~, Aria the Origination - FINISHED - Simply wonderful. Aria is definitely... | | |
| 7:15am | Hidamari Sketch x 365 - First Impressions | | | | Hidamari Sketch x 365 - 01 Hidamari Sketch done better. THIS was a great way to get the series going! Punyaa~ I’m basing a lot off of just the first episode, but I really hope SHAFT keeps what they are doing going. From OP to ED, I was yanked back into the Hidamari universe and completely absorbed... | | |
| 7:04pm | ARIA the ORIGINATION 5.5 | | | | More ARIA is always good, especially if it’s a filler special from the DVD that never aired!! ^_^ Though there wasn’t any Aika nor Alice goodness, usual Akari was more than enough. Well, at least for me since I ♥ Akari!! ^_^ Also, I enjoyed that little moment she had with Akatsuki... | | |
| 11:00am | Aria the Origination - 5.5 | | | | Turn back the clock, put those gloves back on, and call Alicia out of retirement. Bonus episode 4tw! Just a few days ago my Aria withdrawals hit a major low after listing to ROUND TABLE featuring Nino’s new single that had their rendition of Symphony on it. I ended up re-watching that episode... | | |
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