Yuragu Koto Nai Ai Get Backers Song Quote Analysis

“Don’t forget that you’re not alone.” - Yuragu Koto Nai Ai (song lyrics from Get Backers) Yuragu Koto Nai Ai, which means Unshaken Love, is the first opening theme song of the Get Backers anime and manga series written by Yuya Aoki and illustrated by Rando Ayamine. It was sung by Tamura Naomi. Get...

Sugar Sugar Rune Episode 2: Confusing Magic System

Just saw episode 2 of the Sugar Sugar Rune anime and manga series by Moyoco Anno and I think the magic system in this show is really very confusing so far. Seriously. It’s like they’re making it up as they go along or something. Stuff isn’t making sense, but, hopefully, it will improve in the future...

Similarities Between The Golden Apples Yu-Gi-Oh! Card And The Apples Of The Hesperides

The Golden Apples is a Yu-Gi-Oh! Trap Card. How can this be related to the apples of the Hesperides? What are the Hesperides anyway? You can see an image of The Golden Apples card to the right. Notice the name of the card and the image depicted in said card. The name is plural and yet the picture...

Sugar Sugar Rune Episode 1: Problems With Chocolat And Pierre Meeting

In episode 1 of the Sugar Sugar Rune anime and manga series by Moyoco Anno, Chocolat Meilleure / Kato, the main character, meets Pierre Tempête de Neige for the first time. What’s wrong with this meeting? What’s wrong with what happened between the 2 during this particular scene? (*Warning for...

Justice Vandread Song Quote Analysis

“Fight for your justice. Never give up, even if the current is against you.” - Justice (song from Vandread: The Second Stage) Justice is the opening theme song from Vandread: The Second Stage, the second season of the Vandread anime series. It was sung by Aki Kudou. Vandread is an anime belonging...

Sugar Sugar Rune: Initial Thoughts About Vanilla

Vanilla Mieux / Ice is a character from the Sugar Sugar Rune anime and manga series by Moyoco Anno. She's the best friend of Chocolat Meilleure / Kato, the main character in said show. Both are also rivals for the Queen Selection Contest wherein they're tasked to collect as many hearts as they can....

Alone Gensomaden Saiyuki Song Quote Analysis

“All of the people coming and going bear heavy burdens, searching for tomorrow.” - Alone (song from Gensomaden Saiyuki) Alone is the second ending theme song from the Gensoumaden Saiyuki anime and manga series by Kazuya Minekura. It was sung by Shimokawa Mikuni. Saiyuuki tells the story of 4 men...

1 Thing To Hate About Sugar Sugar Rune

Sugar Sugar Rune is an anime and manga series by Moyoco Anno. From the title itself, you can already tell that this is a shoujo-type show that's aimed for girls. Of course, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. So, what's the problem with this anime then? What's there to hate about it? The...

Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare Shangri-La Song Quote Analysis

“Don’t know where I am. Don’t know what sound to make. Don’t know what to do.” - Kimi Shi Ni Tamou Koto Nakare (song from Shangri-La) Kimi Shi Ni Tamou Koto Nakare or Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare, which means Thou Shalt Not Die, is the first opening theme song from the anime series known as Shangri-La....

What happens when magical people fall in love in Sugar Sugar Rune?

One of the things that can be really confusing in the Sugar Sugar Rune anime and manga series by Moyoco Anno is the way that love works for the magical people in said show. What's wrong or what are the problems with this? For starters, did you know that the Magical World's code is "The heart is yours...

Believe In Tomorrow Hunter x Hunter Song Quote Analysis

“Wherever you may be, whatever you might be doing, there are always doubts, there are always worries. But let’s believe in ourselves.” - Believe In Tomorrow (song lyrics from Hunter x Hunter) Believe In Tomorrow is the first opening theme song of the Hunter X Hunter GI Final OVA anime. It was sung...

What to Hate About Snow White with the Red Hair Episode 1?

What's wrong with the first episode of the Snow White with the Red Hair anime? What's there to hate and dislike about it? Snow White with the Red Hair or Akagami no Shirayukihime is an anime and manga series by Sorata Akizuki. It's about an herbalist named Shirayuki. She's got beautiful red hair that's...

Disillusion Fate/Stay Night Song Quote Analysis

“Gently cast aside your fake self. And just be who you are.” - Disillusion (song lyrics from Fate/Stay Night) Disillusion is the first opening theme song of the Fate/Stay Night anime and it was sung by Sachi Tainaka. Fate/Stay Night tells the story of a war for the Holy Grail where magus or magicians...

Problems With The Queen Selection Contest In Sugar Sugar Rune

Here are some questions and thoughts about the queen selection test in the Sugar Sugar Rune anime and manga series by Moyoco Anno: (*Warning for possible spoilers for the first episode of Sugar Sugar Rune) In episode 1 of the Sugar Sugar Rune anime, we find out that Chocolat Meilleure / Kato and Vanilla...

Yuzurenai Negai Magic Knight Rayearth Song Quote Analysis

“How long do I have to cry before I see tomorrow?” - Yuzurenai Negai (song from Magic Knight Rayearth) Yuzurenai Negai, which means Unyielding Wish, is the first opening song from the Magic Knight Rayearth anime and manga series by CLAMP. It was sung by Tamura Naomi. Magic Knight Rayearth stars...

Sugar Sugar Rune’s Chocolat Meilleure Versus Harry Potter’s Lily Evans

Also known as, “Using magic for pointless reasons?” What’s with the usage of magic for pointless reasons in the Sugar Sugar Rune anime series by Moyoco Anno? It’s like using magic only for the sake of showing it off to us, the audience, or something. But, then again, at least we can say that Chocolat...

Change The World Inuyasha Song Quote Analysis

“I want to change the world.” - Change The World (song from Inuyasha) Change The World is the first opening theme song from the Inu-Yasha anime and manga series by Rumiko Takahashi. It was sung by V6. InuYasha tells the story of Kagome Higurashi, a girl who is transported to the past after falling...

How Do The Magical Wands In Sugar Sugar Rune Work?

The magical world and the magic system in the Sugar Sugar Rune anime and manga series by Moyoco Anno is really quite interesting and fascinating. So it's really too bad that this part of the series wasn't fleshed out more. What's wrong, you ask? For starters, let's focus on the magical wands that...

Platinum Cardcaptor Sakura Song Quote Analysis

“There is nothing that I can’t overcome if I only believe.” - Platinum (song from Card Captor Sakura) Platinum or Purachina is the third opening theme song from the Cardcaptor Sakura anime and manga series by CLAMP. It was sung by Sakamoto Maaya. CCS is a fantasy story about a girl named Sakura...

Thoughts On The Hearts System In Sugar Sugar Rune

(*Warning for possible spoilers for episode 1 of Sugar Sugar Rune) Episode 1 of the Sugar Sugar Rune anime series by Moyoco Anno introduces us to the concept of heart crystals. Those with magical abilities are able to turn the feelings of people, their hearts, into crystals. These crystal hearts are...

Pray Hunter x Hunter Song Quote Analysis

“As this pain rips me to shreds, I live in the real world by my strength alone.” - Pray (song from Hunter x Hunter Greed Island OVA) Pray is the first opening theme song of the Hunter x Hunter Greed Island OVA anime. It was sung by Wish. The Greed Island OVA is part of the Hunter x Hunter series....