Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu After watching the first episode, I can say that the only reason I’ll be continuing this anime is for Hatano Wataru … and the cute animation. Haruka, to be honest, annoys the hell outta me. She’s like a Mikuru without a Haruhi to bully her. Haruka’s just … way too cute. So [...]
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At least Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de had an abbreviated title that fans used (Kimiaru), this one has nothing that I’m aware of. Anyways, the basic story for Nogizaka Haruka is something like as follows: normal guy accidentlly finds out school idol is an otaku and keeps her secret, so they [...]
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Mamiko Noto is absolutely adorable in this role. <3 Nogizaka Haruka’s Secret is an okay enough series, but what more do I need than extremely cute Mamiko like this? It’s her best since Matsuri!
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Also known as… Haruka Nogizaka’s Secret, The Secret of Haruka Suzumiya, etc Flavor: Sweet Initial Reaction: Aw, I thought they were going to show the entire OP from the fake anime series… just like in Genshiken. Yeah, I’m following this one. I guess I simply never get tired of these kind of shows… and, well, there isn’t anything [...]
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Obvious and stupid title. I know. Well, the summer season has officially begun. That’s a pretty banner-worthy event, right? A whole new season of anime. Now that every anime that I’ve considered watching has aired, I’ve been able to choose my favorite among the new anime. And that is, of course, Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu. It’s cuteness [...]
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More fanservice and moe stuff for me to blog. Yay~! Seriously…I think I like these sorts of shows more than any normal fangirl should. Normally, I don’t discuss these sorts of shows when I watch them, but…Haruka is an otaku. And she’s cute. I want to watch it. Besides, the fanservice really isn’t that bad. Even [...]
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From the little that I read about Nogizaka {didn’t want to spoil too much}, I was expecting Nogizaka Haruka to be more assertive and act all ojou-sama-ish and force Yuto to do “Otaku” stuff with her…but in actuality, she’s more reserved and less than an ojou-sama than I thought…dojikko moe!!! Instead of forcing him like I [...]
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Yes, a pretty entertaining first episode. This is one of the shows I’ve been more interested in this season, mainly because Noto-sama is playing the lead heroine role, and god knows how long it’s been since she has had one (okay, Kanokon does count as one, but she was doing a male character) (oh crap, [...]
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I'm not going to bother with the usual synopsis, thoughts, and screencaps because this show really doesn't deserve that much attention. Read on for a summary...of sorts. The story starts with our normal guy hero Yuuto watching Kujian Dojikko-chan because of the recommendation of his friend Mako-cakes. Yuuto's reaction to Dojikko-chan is on par with my reaction to this series. After all, he's
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Another weekly La Tendo update, this time we have a huge list of preorders so bear with me. As usual I will only deal with those that fall under action figures (Figma included), Nendoroids and complete PVC that interest me, or I know enough about its fame to put it in this list. You can always subscribe to their newsletter to get the full news, I just make sure my info regarding the names and the series etc. are correct in case there are spelling errors.All pictures below are thanks to Hobby Search except for KOS-MOS Ver. 4 and both images of Kokoro.Thanks to Tecmo's bombshell for this image. See below, after Arrivals.Arrivals first. This section only has action figures (including Figma) so nothing much else to say.Name, seriesManufacturer, price at La Tendo (off-the-shelf, no discount, SGD)Revoltech 050 - Gurren Lagann (restocks), Tengen Toppa Gurren-LagannKaiyodo, 28Revoltech 052 - Gurren-Lagann Lazengann (restocks), Tengen Toppa Gurren-LagannKaiyodo, 28Figma Nagato Yuki (restocks), The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiMax Factory, 35Figma Koizumi Itsuki School Uniform Ver., The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiMax Factory, 35Note: Unfortunately this one is only for people who have preordered, but there is a 2nd batch according to them.Figma Suzumiya Haruhi, The Melancholy of Suzumiya HaruhiMax Factory, 39Figma Saber Armor Ver. (restocks), Fate Stay NightMax Factory, 42And now to the real deal, the preorders. As you might have guessed, I was also waiting for something here, and yes I know, my preorders list (not updated) needs to stop growing. Bweh. Well done anyway to Tecmo for forcing me to part with more of my money. Screw you, Tecmo. You could have at least said it was for Wonfes, and force me not to be able to buy it.Picture above of KOS-MOS Ver. 4 (a preorder, because it got re-issued) from my May Figure of the Month, have a look at it if you want to find out if you feel like getting this one, if you missed it the first time round.Format of the preorder list is as follows:Name (version included if any), series, scale (if applicable)Manufacturer, type, release dateStandard preorder price, member preorder price, deposit (for both; all prices in SGD)Closing date (if any)Figma Tohsaka Rin, Fate/Stay Night, 135mmMax Factory, action figure, August 200839, 35.10, 10Limited 1st issue, it seems all preorders can be fulfilled only with the 2nd and 3rd issues (ie. this Figma is going to be a long wait)KOS-MOS Ver. 4, Xenosaga III, 1/8Alter, complete PVC, November 2008 (re-issue)99, 89.10, 2024th July 2008Excellent Model CapcomMania X2 Felicia, Vampire Savior, 1/8Megahouse, complete PVC, September 200899, 89.10, 2015th July 2008 (picture above)Excellent Model China-san, Spirit of Wonder (Melancholy of China-san), 1/8Megahouse, complete PVC, September 200889, 80.10, 2015th July 2008Excellent Model China-san Limited Red, Spirit of Wonder (Melancholy of China-san), 1/8Megahouse, complete PVC, September 200895, 85.50, 2024th July 2008Picture thanks to AkibaHobby. Kokoro, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Venus on the Beach, 1/6Kotobukiya, complete PVC, October 2008135, 121.50, 405th September 2008Kuon Setsuna, Samurai Girl, 1/7Solid Theater, complete PVC, September 200885, 76.50, 2027th July 2008Canal, Shunya Yamashita Character Series, 1/7Art Storm, complete PVC, October 2008115, 103.50, 2028th July 2008Kizaki Emi, Line Barrels of Kurogane, 1/8Kotobukiya, complete PVC, October 200886, 77.40, 204th August 2008Ai, Mahou Shoujo Ai, 1/8Miyabiya, complete PVC, October 2008129, 116.10, 203rd August 2008Haruka Pink Ver., Nogizaka Haruka's Secret, 1/8ToysWorks, complete PVC, September 200899, 89.10, 2022nd July 2008Haruka Yellow Limited Ver., Nogizaka Haruka's Secret, 1/8ToysWorks, complete PVC, September 200899, 89.10, 2022nd July 2008Limit Gunz, Yoshizaki Mine Character Series Vol. 1, 1/6Art Storm, complete PVC, November 2008135, 121.50, 4028th July 2008 (picture above)Choun Shiryu Black Ver., Koihime Musou (My Wife Plan series), 1/8Pleasant Angels, complete PVC, August 200898, 88.20, 2013th July 2008Minamoto Chizuru, Kanokon, 1/5Kotobukiya - 4 Leaves, complete PVC, October 2008198, 178.20, 4029th July 2008 (picture above)Kuon Setsuna is the one I am going to preorder. I would have gone for Kokoro on my wishlist (and not ordered) if not for Tecmo's wonderful bombshell. GGKokoro ni hoshii,Panther
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