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Merry Christmas! …I’ll take three. Of each. |
Is there a better way to spend Anime Eve than brawling over half-priced bentos? If so, I don’t know what it is. I’m sure I don’t need to tell all of you how ridiculous and fun this series is, but I’m going to do it anyway!
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I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… |
With the end of our Twelve Days of Anime fast approaching, we thought it’d be nice to take a break from all of these random shows to talk about something a little more season appropriate – Christmas!
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「終天の契約(エターナル・エンゲージ)」 (Owari Ten no Keiyaku ( Eta^naru . Enge^ji ))
“Eternal Engage”
A sweet ending – and not a little bit silly – to a series that richly deserved it. Be true to yourself, embrace the weirdness within, and your happy ending just might await you up on ahead, under that Unseen Horizon.
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「銀河猫にゃぼろん」 (Ginga Neko Nyaboron)
“Galactic Cat Nyaboron”
Sorata’s heart moves for Mashiro as he prepares the perfect stage to say what needs to be said.
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「片翼の堕天使(フォーリン・エンジェル)」 (Hen Tsubasa no Datenshi ( Forin . Enjieru ))
“One-Winged Fallen Angel”
This is not why you first started watching this show, but if it’s done right, it’s why you’ll remember it. So far, it is.
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「キライキライ、ダイスキ」 (Kiraikirai , Daisuki)
“Hate, Hate, Love”
One of the things I’ve liked about Sakurasou since the beginning is how well the whole cast is utilized. This time it was not only Rita’s turn in the spotlight, but Akasaka’s as well.
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「聖母の…弁当箱(パンドラズ・ボックス)」 (Seibo no … Bentoubako ( Pandorazu . Bokkusu ))
“Pandora’s Lunchbox…of the Holy Mother”
Since I first saw the promos for this show, I thought it had a lot of potential. Potential to be cute, potential to be funny, and to have that certain kind of ridiculous levity that I enjoy so much. What it lacked – and has continued to lack for most of its run – is drama in any meaningful amount. Until now.
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「秋の嵐がやってきた」 (Aki no Arashi Gayattekita)
“An Autumn Storm Blows In”
Enter Rita Einswoltz, the busty, blonde-haired ex-roommate of Mashiro’s who throws Sorata’s mind back into chaos.
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「鴨川デイズ」 (Kamogawa Deizu)
“Kamogawa Days”
Welcome back to Kamogawa, circa the time between Season 1 and Season 2. Let’s take a little trip down memory lane…though first, I feel I should mention who should watch this.
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「混沌の…初恋煩(カオス・ハート)」 (Konton no … Hatsukoi Han ( Kaosu . Ha^to ))
“Turmoil…of the Chaos Heart”
Rikka’s chuunibyou keeps getting in the way of her love…until suddenly it doesn’t