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Ao no Orchestra / 青のオーケストラ (2023)
From an early age, Aono Hajime admired his world-famous violinist father, who inspired him to take such a career path himself. However, after his parents divorce, he decides that he will never play the violin again and chooses an ordinary high school without an afterthought.
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TenPuru (Temple) / てんぷる (2023)
Akagami Akemitsu’s father was famous for surrounding himself with many women. The boy greatly admired his father as a child. Unfortunately, as he grew up, rumors began to spread about him. Akemitsu decided not to follow in his father’s footsteps and lead a decent life.
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The Best Anime Fall 2023 Series That I Recommend
The days are getting shorter, the heat is slowly receding, September is coming to an end. The next anime season starts soon, so it's high time to prepare a post with the most interesting series premiering this fall for me.
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Natsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no Deguchi / 夏へのトンネル, さよならの出口 (2022)
After the death of a younger sister and the divorce of his parents, Touno Kaoru is unable to find his place at home. After a harsh confrontation with his drunken father, he runs out of the house and discovers a mysterious tunnel. Confused by what he sees inside, he runs away, picking up a parrot along the way that looks identical to his long-dead pet.
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Kantoku – Sailor Fuku no Mannaka Anthology (Wani, 2019)
Another Kantoku artbook in my collection. This time it's an anthology under his leadership with the theme of Japanese sailor school uniforms, or rather girls wearing them. The publication includes works by various artists, not just those of the initiator.
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Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki (The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel) (2013)
Rean Schwarzer is just beginning his education at the prestigious Thors military school. It is renowned for its rather modern approach to teaching. As one of the few elite establishments, it allows people to study where they do not come from noble households.
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Kantoku – Imouto sae Ireba Ii. Art Works (Shogakukan, 2020)
This time, the review focuses on an artbook featuring the characters from a light novel called Imouto sae Ireba Ii. The visual part was handled by Kantoku. Most people probably know this title from the anime adaptation. Unfortunately, to put it mildly, it did not even come close to completing the source material. Nor is there likely to be any hope for a second season anymore.
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Bakuten Shoot Beyblade / 爆転シュートベイブレード (2001)
Kinomiya Takao is a young boy whose passion is Beyblade, a game in which players compete against each other using spinning discs. Takao dreams of becoming a Beyblade champion and together with his friends forms a team called BBA. Together they travel around the world, taking part in various tournaments where they face various challenges. During their adventure, they meet another talented player called Hiwatari Kai, who later joins BBA.
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The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 (2023)
Tachibana Arisu and several of her female colleagues are embarking on careers as professional idols. Their dream has just come true. They have been assigned a Producer to take care of them and take care of promotions. The girls' excitement leads them to heavily idealize his image in anticipation of their first meeting.
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【Oshi no Ko】 / 【推しの子】 (2023)
Sixteen-year-old Hoshino Ai is a talented and beautiful idol adored by her fans. She moves the hearts of large masses. She is the epitome of an innocent young girl possessing a personality that attracts like a magnet. Amemiya Gorou is a doctor at a hospital in the province and a big fan of Ai. So when the pregnant idol shows up at his hospital, he gets quite shocked.
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The Best Summer 2023 Anime Series That I Recommend
Behind the window the unmerciful heat makes it known that it is time to write a summer recommendation. After the abundance served up in the spring, the next season gives some rest. However, this does not mean that the summer 2023 anime season will lack interesting titles. This time I managed to choose twelve series that seem interesting enough for me to check out.
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New Love Plus+ 3DS LL Nene Deluxe Set (Konami 2014)
The focus of the entry is something that can be called the Holy Grail. It is a limited edition Nintendo 3DS console with design from the game New Love Plus+ available exclusively in Japan.