Monthly Archives: December 2016

Top Ten Anime of 2016

Posted on 12/31/2016 by Rory

This year, I watched a total of 56 different anime series throughout all four seasons. Narrowing down that list proved easy at first, but once I got down to fifteen, I really struggled to decide what should make it into … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2016, Amanchu!, anime, Anne-Happy, Flip Flappers, Flying Witch, High School Fleet, Izetta The Last Witch, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, Keijo!!!!!!!!, Love Live! Sunshine!!, Magical Girl Raising Project, Mob Psycho 100, My Hero Academia, New Game!, Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn, Scorching Ping Pong Girls, Top Ten, ViVid Strike! | 3 Comments

Autumn 2016 Anime Awards

Posted on 12/30/2016 by Rory

As I do at the end of each season, it’s time for me to look back at what I have been watching and hand out arbitrary awards based on my own personal preferences. It’s been a fairly jam-packed season of … Continue reading →

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Top Ten 3DS Games of 2016

Posted on 12/29/2016 by Rory

I’ve looked at Wii U games, now my focus turns to the Nintendo 3DS. It’s been quite a strong year for role playing games on the handheld, and my list will be reflecting that, as you see. All the titles … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, eShop, Fire Emblem Fates, Hyrule Warriors Legends, Kirby: Planet Robobot, Monster Hunter Generations, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo eShop, Pokémon Moon, Project X Zone 2, Rhythm Paradise Megamix, Stella Glow, Top Ten | 1 Comment

Rory’s Reviews: FLIP FLAPPERS

Posted on 12/29/2016 by Rory

FLIP FLAPPERS is a thirteen episode magical girl/science fiction anime series. The director for the series was Kiyotaka Oshiyama, whilst it was written by Yuniko Ayana. The studio that produced the anime was Studio 3Hz. FLIP FLAPPERS aired as part … Continue reading →

Posted in Rory's Reviews | Tagged Autumn 2016 Anime, Cocona, Flip Flappers, Papika, Rory's Reviews, science fiction, Yayaka | 2 Comments

Top Ten Wii U Games of 2016

Posted on 12/28/2016 by Rory

Once again, the end of a year is upon us. As such, I’ll be taking the opportunity to look back at the games I have played on my Wii U this year, and sharing my top ten. The rules for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2016, Axiom Verge, Drill Dozer, eShop, Nintendo, Nintendo eShop, Paper Mario: Color Splash, Pokkén Tournament, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut, Star Fox Zero, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Top Ten, Virtual Console, Wii U | 1 Comment

Maho Girls PreCure! Episode 46: The Christmas Episode

Posted on 12/27/2016 by Rory

Maho Girls PreCure! goes all festive on us in its 46th episode. Turns out the Magic World also celebrates Christmas, though it has a magical twist on it. As an aside, information on Kirakira ☆ PreCure A La Mode has … Continue reading →

Posted in Episodic, Pretty Cure | Tagged Cure Felice, Cure Magical, Cure Miracle, Episode 46, Episodic, Haa, Kotoha Hanami, Maho Girls PreCure, Mahoutsukai PreCure!, Mirai Asahina, Mofurun, PreCure, Pretty Cure, Riko Izayoi | Leave a comment

Kirakira ☆ PreCure A La Mode Details Revealed

Posted on 12/26/2016 by Rory

Toei Animation’s website for the 14th entry in the PreCure franchise, Kirakira ☆ PreCure A La Mode has been updated with a fair bit of new information about the upcoming show. We have a premiere date, a visual video, theme … Continue reading →

Posted in Pretty Cure | Tagged Akira Kenjō, Aoi Tategami, Cure Chocolat, Cure Custard, Cure Gelato, Cure Macaron, Cure Whip, Himari Arisugawa, Ichika Usami, Kirakira ☆ PreCure A La Mode, Pekorin, PreCure, Pretty Cure, Yukari Kotozume | 1 Comment

Winter 2017 Anime: What I Will Be Watching

Posted on 12/24/2016 by Rory

As a new year steadily approaches, it’s about that time I took a look at what anime shows will be airing in the winter season. No need to split my list this time, everything I highlight here will be shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ai Mai Mi: Surgical Friends, BanG Dream!, Gabriel DropOut, Idol Incidents, Kemono Friends, Little Witch Academia, Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Nyanko Days, SCHOOLGIRL STRIKERS: Animation Channel, Urara Meirochou, Winter 2017 Anime | 1 Comment

Rory’s Reviews: Mahou Shoujo Nante Mouiidesukara Second Season

Posted on 12/23/2016 by Rory

As you may be able to tell from its title, Mahou Shoujo Nante Mouiidesukara Second Season is the second anime adaptation of the magical girl manga written by Sui Futami. Kazuhiro Yoneda returns as the director for the second season, … Continue reading →

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Rory’s Reviews: Keijo!!!!!!!!

Posted on 12/23/2016 by Rory

Keijo!!!!!!!! (that’s 8 exclamation marks, just so we’re clear) is a 12 episode anime adaptation of the sports manga series written by Daichi Sorayomi. The anime was directed by Hideya Takahashi, and the studio that produced it was Xebec. Keijo!!!!!!!! … Continue reading →

Posted in Rory's Reviews | Tagged Autumn 2016 Anime, Kazane Aoba, Keijo!!!!!!!!, Non Toyoguchi, Nozomi Kaminashi, Rory's Reviews, Sayaka Miyata, Sports | 3 Comments

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