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K-ON!! 17
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...
Asobi Ni Iku Yo!
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...
Black Rock Shooter OAV review
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...
Orchid macro
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...
Quick Dollfie snapshots
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...
K-ON!! 16
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...
Amagami SS
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...
Who’s that girl?
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,...
Shin Koihime†Musou OVA
Taken on a cruise to southern islands by Enshou, the new student council president of Saint Francesca academy, the girls all have an excellent time on the luxurious ship. Especially Bachou, Chouhi and Chou’un are in heaven at the culinary delights of...
Spider on flower
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...
Smooth criminal Yoko
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...
Strike Witches 2
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...
K-ON!! 14
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...
Hideyoshi Kinoshita is plain hot
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...
Highschool of the Dead begins
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...
Ookami-san To Shichinin No Nakama-tachi
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...
Hydrangea
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...
New outfit and guns for Yoko
Originally released at the recent Dolpa 23 event, managed to acquire the Tenshi No Sumika ‘Gangster Set’ through Yahoo! Auction Japan at a reasonable price. A DDDy specific sized set by Volks, it should look great on Yoko.
Will likely not use the inc...
K-ON!! 13
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...
Flowers and Yoko
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...
Crush on Kotori-chan
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...
So-Ra-No-Wo-To 7.5 DVD/BD exclusive
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...
Sazanami Cherry
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...
K-ON!! 12
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...
K-ON!! Death Devil single ‘Love’
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...
K-ON!! vs Working!! MAD OP
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...
Summer snapshots
On a dreary, rainy day where monotonous gray clouds cover the skies and the temperature is reminiscent of all but summer heat, it’s nice to look back at some photos shot during a bright sunny day where you were enjoying the sun’s warm rays outside.
S...
Shin Koihime†Musou Otome Tairan 12 final
Ukitsu’s vast army of fearless terracotta soldiers is marching towards Kan’u and he rallies like an unstoppable tidal wave crushing anything on its path. While the tacticians try to come up with a strategy, the different factions discuss their odds o...
Yoko got mail
Yoko is happy for she received some mail from Dollfie seamstress extraordinaire Chun of Puppy52 Dolls Fashion.
Had noticed she often creates terrific Dollfie Dream outfits of which many found their way to satisfied DD owners. Recently seeing one of t...
Anime summer season 2010
The summer anime season is almost here! With the spring anime series approaching their finales or halfway mark for the longer running shows, took a look at the line-up of series slated to air this summer.
Will definitely be watching “Strike Witches 2...
K-ON!! 11
Besieged by the scorching summer heat, the light music club girls are exhausted from practice, especially Yui for the guitar player near melts away.
Seeing Azusa brought her some water, Yui energetically hugs her treasured junior which both has them...
Shin Koihime†Musou Otome Tairan 11
Having freed Toukaku from the clutches of Choujou, Kaku and Kayuu make good on their escape. Driving their horse carriage full speed over the plains, the bespectacled tactician is moved to tears from being reunited with the silver haired general.
On...
Yoko catching the breeze
Do not only snap photos of Orchids during weekends blessed with terrific weather, but also take my lovely Yoko outside and what better background to pose her in front of than blooming flowers?
Thanks to thin cloud cover, the lighting was quite neutra...
K-ON!! 10
Unaware that Tsumugi saw her being dropped off by car that morning, Sawako takes a breather in the music room, exhausted from being on her feet all day long at school.
Lamenting her poor tired feet, the bespectacled teacher swiftly snatches away the...
White Orchid
Wanted to share some photos of lovely white Orchids, taken during the last weekend of May when we had some gorgeous summer weather.
These are actually from one of those popular potted Orchid plants you often see around here lately, it was being toss...
Kotori-chan art
Although it is understandably rife with works of no interest to me next to those that do tickle my fancy, Pixiv seems to have a large base of talented artists who luckily often create imagery of those characters that appeal to me.
In fact one could s...



