What does justice mean to you? — A “Collar x Malice” Review

Collar x Malice: it's an otome game that no one warned me would both break my heart and put it back together while having me laugh and scream in fangirl joy throughout its ride. A plot synopsis reads as follows: Hoshino Ichika is a rookie cop with an honest heart and mild disposition. Looking to …

Atashi no Kuudere *short version*

Kuudere: a character who doesn’t express emotion readily even amongst friends, often identified as cold or uncaring. Characters’ kuudere natures vary; while some kuudere are simply unemotional, others suppress their emotions because they cannot understand or label them, thus having no idea how to proceed but with perceived or true indifference. This type of kuudere …

My favorite coffee has cream and sugar enough that it tastes of dessert… (Or, “If you buy a Shoujo a Ko-fi”)

If you buy a Shoujo a coffee, she will... ...want absolutely nothing to go with it but will thank you heartily. As stated here, I'm not blogging to make a living. I started my ramblings by screaming loving thoughts on Ouran High School Host Club into the vast reaches of the internet. I did so …

“I am rapidly racing toward old age and death.” — Nominated for the “One Lovely Blogger” Award

I'm finally completing this nomination without it dissolving into a diary-esque ramble! This “One Lovely Blog Award” has come to me from Keiko! I have been instructed to list seven things about myself, but need they be things you don't already know? I suppose that would be the most interesting for all of you. I mean, …

It scrapes and breathes.

I'd like to say it rattles, but it's far too firm a grip for that; I'd like to say it pushes me to action, but all too often I find myself isolated and afraid. There's this monster inside of me, you see, and it can strike at any moment; it makes mountains out of mole …

Attack on My Sleep Schedule (or, “Shoujo Reviews Attack on Titan”)

[Attack on Titan is rated R - 17+ for profanity and violence. Please be aware before watching the title.] I went around and around regarding how I should begin this post; it seemed like a specific hook was necessary, something fantastic and interesting yet seemingly light-hearted that would draw readership to my narrative with a …

FanFiction Friday (11/10/17)

FANDOM(S) FEATURED THIS WEEK: “Hakuouki” Weak steph2009 “Hakuouki” — UPDATING AS OF OCT 2, 2017; 2 CHAPTERS “He didn't understand why his father ordered him to play nice with the Yukimura girl. Oh, even at nine, Chikage Kazama understood female devils were rare; but he didn't care. There was nothing special about her aside from …

On My Amazon Affiliation — Why? How? What!?

To All My Anime Compatriots, As you know, dear readers, I am a hobby blogger (*cue jazz hands*); no matter how much I may love blogging (and wouldn't it be my pipe dream to blog professionally!), I also work an out-of-the-home, full-time job. I didn't start this blog with the goal of making money, but …

Shoujo Watches “Tokyo Ghoul:” Episodic Reflections (Session 1)

[Tokyo Ghoul is rated TV-MA for frightening/intense scenes, violence and gore, etc. Please be aware before watching the title.] [Title image taken from scriptanime.wordpress.com] The following is an episode-by-episode reflection (in real time!) on my thoughts while watching Tokyo Ghoul. It isn't a show that I'd typically watch, but I'd viewed Black Butler, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, …

“Yuri!!! On Ice” cosplay compilation from AX2017

I've finally broken down and started going through all of my cosplay pictures; joyfully, I present to you the first small compilation of "Yuri!!! On Ice" cosplay, as well as information presented at the YOI Creator's Panel. https://1drv.ms/p/s!AjgXpnlNi3jlbeFCaSmKPSeOQu8 Love,