Life is changing quickly for Amu, and she is uncomfortable with many of the changes. Mirroring Amus’ feelings is Hatoba Yuki, one of the three girls that admire Amu. Yuki is going to be transferring to America soon, and is very worried that her friends won’t keep in touch. With a little [...]
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"Hontou no Jibun" ("True Self"), the ED for the new anime Shugo Chara, has entered the music charts at #3, with sales of almost 9000 units. I've been captivated by the song since I first heard it, and it now appears that a lot of people in Japan feel the same way. I think it's the best idol-pop I've heard.The song is performed by Buono!, a new three-person group made up of members from the young-teen idol groups °C-ute and Berryz Koubou. Shugo Chara itself is a highly entertaining Saturday-morning shoujo magical girl anime that has some character depth.Buono! is made up of (l-r) Suzuki Airi 鈴木愛理 (13) from °C-ute and Natsuyaki Miyabi 夏焼雅 and Tsugunaga Momoko 嗣永桃子 (both from Berryz Koubou and both 15). From the PV, they seem to have been chosen for their singing rather than their dancing, but they are competent dancers, anyway. And their voices work extremely well together, in my opinion.Here are the Hontou no Jibun PV, a live performance (to show they can sing without technical assistance), and the animated Shugo Chara ED on YouTube.Buono!, Berryz Koubou and °C-ute are all from Hello! Project, the organization that produces the continuing series of older-teen idol groups called Morning Musume. This is the heart of the Japanese teen idol machine. This time, they seem to me to have produced some good music.Here are Buono's home page and Wikipedia page. Here are the Wikipedia pages for Hello! Project, Berryz Koubou and °C-ute.
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This show is getting smutty! >3 Though, I never thought the English hater X-Chara will be as freaky as it is in the anime, with its shattering shriek of “DO YOUU HAATE ENGLIIISHHHHHH?” “I HAATTEEE ENGLIISHHHHHH” >.>’’’ [ This is only an excerpt for the post! Go the the website for the full content + pictures + links. ]
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZhk20hCphw This song has been stuck on my head for days now, ever since I got to listen to Buono's recently released single "Honto no Jibun", containing both the OP and ED theme of my fave anime of the season... Shugo Chara!! This single is actually the debut of Buono, whose members consist of three Hello! Project Kids members: Momoko Tsugunaga and Miyabi Natsuyaki from Berryz Kobo, and Airi Suzuki from °C-ute. I really love this song, not only for its upbeat melody but also for the positive vibes it give. Both the music and lyrics wise exude with much optimism, and will serve as a constant reminder for people to keep on fighting despite whatever obstacles come their way. To stay true to their selves, rid themselves of worries and fears, and live life to the fullest! Banzai! :3 I have the lyrics here so you guys can sing along if you want :p [ This is only an excerpt for the post! Go the the website for the full content + pictures + links. ]
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“A forced egg can only become an X Egg or an Embryo!”– Hiseki Super Condensed Description: Amu has undergone a “character transformation” but lacks the confidence to remain in her transformed state. It appears that she fears change, the poor loli! But looking at the sky in a planetarium is all she needs to [...]
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Hmm, this episode wasn’t as fun as the previous ones. It also alerted me of one major flaw in this series: why the heck is Amu the only one who can transform?! In this episode, we saw another kid’s evil egg hatching, though Amu is the only one who tries to stop it, despite the [...]
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Nadeshiko is a sneaky one, and when her bribe of cute Tadase pictures fails, she tries a new plan to convince Amu to join the Guardians. Nadeshiko mentions how much Tadase loves fruit tarts, and so she helps Amu with the cooking. Unfortunately, in the middle of the baking, Ikuto barges in to [...]
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[Summary] Suzuki admires Hinamori Amu and tries to present a love letter to her, only to be pushed aside by Amu’s classmates, who go up to her and say she’s being cool by refusing the Guardians’ invitation to join them. After school Amu runs into Nadeshiko on her way home and Nadeshiko tries to bribe Amu [...]
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I seemed to have been carried away much worse with my deep thoughts on Shugo Chara after I watched episode 3. Insights suddenly came to me as I reflect on Amu’s situation and how I’ve sort of experienced the same thing before. I believe most of us have had these kinds of episodes as well, at some point in our lives. With that, I dedicate this Deep Frying Post for uhm… the Egg of My Heart. gawd I can’t believe I said that *blushes like a tomato* >_ Contained herein are deep thoughts of this little bunny, which I hope will not fry the brains of most people and find it meaningful, one way or another. Yes, I have a little bunny brain, but there’s much depth there. Read on if you want, it’s all up to you :) Yoshi~! [ This is only an excerpt for the post! Go the the website for the full content + pictures + links. ]
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Finally... more Ikuto x Amu goodness in this eppie, which most manga fans have all been waiting for! Fanservice and smut FTW! >3 Quite an interesting revelation is shown too (but no, trap-kun is yet to be revealed), as Hotori breaks the stereotype set on him (somewhat), thanks to his Shugo Chara Kiseki who spices up much of his character. Though, I’d have to agree with Hinano that it made him less likeable, since he turned into some yandere of some sort. I’ll certainly be rooting for Ikuto up until the end :3 [ This is only an excerpt for the post! Go the the website for the full content + pictures + links. ]
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[Summary] Hinamori Amu feels that the Character Guardians are annoying her and are actually doing more harm than good. Feeling rejected by the prince, she rants at Ran and this makes Ran worried. In school, Amu’s classmates are amazed by her bravery to confess to Hotori in the crowd, making her feel wanted. In the physical [...]
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After an average day at school (for her standards anyway) Amu is confronted by Nadeshiko. She knows about Amu’s feelings for Tadase and thinks she should do something about it. Eventually, she convinces her to make him a cake. Nadeshiko helps for a while, but then has to go out. Amu isn’t sure if she [...]
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The Chara-Changes are awesome. Not only are they hilarious (in this episode, we get to see the Chara-changes of Nadeshiko and Hotari), they also do reflect on the hidden and real desires of the different characters, albeit exaggerated a bit. Amu wants to be acknowledged because of her talents and not her reputation (hence the [...]
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Shugo Chara is a story about Hinamori Amu, who is known to be cool and stylish but is actually a girl on the inside. Her life changes magically with the birth of the Character Gurdians (Shugo Chara), who gives her the power to change to her another self. As this is my first review on an [...]
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Amu is still a bit skeptical about what just happened, but her actions yesterday have made her even more popular. Normal people cannot see the Guardian Chara, and Ran takes the opportunity to have Amu show off her gymnastics skills in front of an over-matched Suzuki. Later that day in art class, Amu [...]
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Shugo Chara Episode 2 – Egg of the Heart Amu’s blue egg finally hatches, but some mishaps scares the poor Shugo Chara away. Amu goes on an Easter egg hunting, refuses an offer from the Guardians, and gets into some pinky battle mode in this episode! Together with some revelations about Shugo charas, which will change Amu's life, forever. well, it already changed the moment she laid three eggs [ This is only an excerpt for the post! Go the the website for the full content + pictures + links. ]
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Amu is still mad at Ran, and in school she gets more reason, when all the girls continue to praise her awesomness due to her confession. Then, Nadeshiko appears to invite her to a tea party at the Royal Garden, giving her fangirls more to be impressed by. Later, she sees a boy named Tsuzuki [...]
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If you’re wondering why I haven’t been picking up many shows in the past week, it’s because of three reasons: - I am not planning to blog as many series as I did with the previous season. My studies allowed a bit more free time in the past few months, though I’m about to enter [...]
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We meet the “cool and spicy” Hinamori Amu, but it quickly becomes apparent that her rebellious attitude is just an act. Amu longs to wear cute frilly clothes, but her mom’s weird goth punk taste has led to many strange rumors about Amu springing up. After watching a scary psychic lady on TV, [...]
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Title: Shugo Chara! Studio: Satelight Genre: Mahou Shoujo Ratings (out of 5): Story: ♥♥♥ Animation: ♥♥♥♥ Characters: ♥♥♥♥ OP/ED Themes: ♥♥♥ Overall: ♥♥♥
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