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Praised by Nodoka for working so diligently, Yui promises her childhood friend she’ll be careful not to fall ill from exertion with the school culture festival so close. Heading for another afternoon of practice, Yui and her light music club friends...

Another series I picked up this summer season is “Asobi Ni Iku Yo!”, the anime adaptation of the light novel series written by Okina Kamino with original art from Houden Eizo. Purposely waited to write this short preview until the third episode aired...

No doubt one of the most anticipated and hyped anime releases of this summer is the “Black★Rock Shooter” OAV. Was pleasantly surprised by this anime, absolutely adored the terrific story of Mato and Yomi’s friendship that included another world in i...

What with all the Dollfie Dream photo shenanigans of these past weeks and having gone out to indulge in more DD photography earlier today, do feel keen to capture some beautiful flowers in front of the camera lens again. Though with July having had s...

Added a few photos of Shizuko and Yoko to my Dollfie photo collection on Flickr, showing more of Shizuko’s new wig. Made late one evening while shooting freehand, alas am not too impressed with the results achieved. When viewed in their original si...

Having sweets and tea as usual, Azusa seems hesitant to accept the extra remaining pastry. Noticing a heart shaped sticker stuck on Yui’s hair, Azusa and the others gather around to get it off, puzzling Azusa’s classmate Jun who enters the room as th...

Looking at the chart with this summer season’s new series, was interested in “Amagami SS”, the anime adaptation of the romance simulation game “Amagami”. Although it might quite easily be a harem romance or comedy of which there are a dime a dozen e...

After the buzz of Dollpa 23 settled down and amidst the many reports of fellow Dollfie Dream owners on the arrival of the newly released “White Album” Yuki and Rina dolls by Volks, probably surprised some of my comrades. Save for a few sparse hints,...

Heading out the door early morning last week, spotted a long legged spider on a blooming red flower of rather exotic looking plant. Found it an intriguing sight but pressed for time, couldn’t go back in to grab my Canon DSLR. When the following morn...

Recently having gotten the Tenshi No Sumika ‘Gangster Set’ for my lovely Dollfie Dream Yoko, of course couldn’t wait to see how the new outfit would look on her and soon did a complete photoshoot. Made by Volks, this DDDy sized outfit fits her perfec...

The witches are back! Picking up where the first season left off, “Strike Witches” returns with the usual magical girl aerial combat extravaganza. Although oft criticized for its excessive fanservice premise of magical girls prancing around in their...

Busy studying for summer classes, Mio brushes Ritsu off when the drummer calls her up asking to hang out together. Disappointed, Ritsu soon spots Tsumugi down the street and decides to surprise the keyboard player. Losing sight of Tsumugi, it’s Rits...

Such a bold statement, the hot summer sun has gotten to him you might think, but you mustn’t believe that I would lightheartedly make such claims as previous musing have already laid bare my personal thoughts about the irresistible trap from “Baka To...

Ever since an anime adaptation was announced of the zombie horror manga written by Daisuke Satou and drawn by Shoji Sato, was quite anxious to see “Highschool of the Dead” start. Although unusual for me, have rather high expectations of this series...

One of the first new series of the summer season that aired was “Ookami-san To Shichinin No Nakama-tachi”, based on the light novels written by Masashi Okita and with art by Unaji. This first episode makes it clear right away that the cast is an amal...

Last weekend, took photos of some lovely blooming Hydrangea flowers. Also known as Hortensia, Hydrangea are shrub sized plants that can sport many large flowerheads, making them ideal ornamental flowery plants. This also makes them interesting photo...

Besieged by the summer heat, Azusa is snacking on a refreshing watermelon ice while mulling over a text message to send to her upperclassmen. Rewriting it time and again, Azusa ultimately receives a message first from Yui who reveals how they are all...

After getting a more casual outfit for Yoko, played around with the idea of posing her with flowers, inspired by other Dollfie owners their wonderful photography creations of their ball jointed dolls with flowers. Made with these photos of Yoko with...

From being an excellent comedy “Working!!” evolved into an epic love story, the romantic tale of the pure love a young maiden feels for the one she earnestly admires. The love Taneshima Poplar has for Kotori-chan! Who can honestly deny not feeling th...

As rain batters against the window, Kureha sits at her desk, writing with only the dim light of a single oil lamp to illuminate the room, fatigue and sheer trauma still visible in her eyes. It all started the day before, when Yumina visited the fortr...

While looking if a new chapter of Kozue Amano’s excellent manga “あまんちゅ!” (Amanchu!) was out yet, spotted the first chapter of a new manga by Kamiyoshi titled “さざなみチェリー” (Sazanami Cherry). Was curious so checked it out and after reading t...

While her classmates attentively listen to their teacher’s advice on how to spend summer vacation diligently studying, Yui’s mind is set on one thing only, going on a summer trip with the light music club! Yui’s suggestion quickly gains support from...

After Sawako’s memorable performance with her former light music club comrades as ‘Death Devil’ (デスデビル) in episode 12 of “K-ON!!” of course an insert single could not be far off. With the classic four track count, the single features the full ve...

Otaku comrade kyonkun tweeted an excellent “K-ON!!” video. Like the stunning video from the first “K-ON!” season which was done in true “Cowboy Bebop” style to the music of legendary opening track ‘Tank!’, this MAD video uses the same recipe. Set to...