Monthly Archives: January 2010

How long will Pokemon overcome transience?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Yumeka

The other day it was announced that new additions to the main series of Pokemon games are slated for a late 2010 release. These new games will feature the long-awaited 5th generation of new pokemon. Being the big fan that … Continue reading →

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Finally decided on my 50 favorite anime of all

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Yumeka

Even though I’ve been an anime fan for roughly ten years, I never actually made a concrete list of my favorite titles, not even a top ten list. I’ve always had a handful I would consider favorites, which would change … Continue reading →

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Why are characters in Japanese and American children’s cartoons so different?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Yumeka

In addition to watching niche anime marketed towards fans, I also enjoy a number of children/family series that are marketed for the general Japanese public, from the massive, long-running hits like One Piece, Pokemon, and Naruto, to shorter and newer … Continue reading →

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Anime preferences divided within gender

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Yumeka

The pretty boys or the cool mecha? I’m sure many of us who have been anime fans for a while have noticed that male and female fans usually like different genres of anime for different reasons. But within each of … Continue reading →

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Condensed version of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya movie now available

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Yumeka

A PV that’s more or less a “condensed” version of the upcoming “The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya” movie is now streaming on YouTube via Lantis, the company producing the movie’s soundtrack. The five minute video features a slide-show of screen … Continue reading →

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My most favorite non-Japanese cartoon

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Yumeka

Although anime makes up about 90% of the shows I’ve been watching since the early 2000s, I’m a big fan of animation in general. However, while I still follow and enjoy American animated movies, I’ve been disappointed with American TV … Continue reading →

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The universality of Hanamaru Kindergarten

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Yumeka

After producing many action/mecha/horror series like Gurren Lagann and Shikabane Hime, I was surprised that GAINAX was releasing a cute, light, slice-of-life series like Hanamaru Kindergarten. Two episodes into Hanamaru, and it got me thinking that this is a show … Continue reading →

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Is being obsessed with anime good or bad?

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Yumeka

The word “obsession” usually gets a negative connotation. Being obsessed with anything, at least in most societies, isn’t viewed favorably. But is being obsessed with something, anime or otherwise, a bad thing, or can it in fact, be a good … Continue reading →

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Durarara!! and Dance in the Vampire Bund first impressions

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Yumeka

Just my quick thoughts on the first two episodes of two other winter ’10 series I started watching (besides Sora no Woto)…

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Sora no Woto first impressions

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Yumeka

Two episodes into Sora no Woto and it’s pretty much what I expected…

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