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「魔術幻燈 Fantasmagorie」 (Majutsu Gentou)
"Phantasmagoria"
If the goal of this episode was to make Oscar out as a fun-loving grandfather with all the cool toys, it worked wonderfully in that regard. Enseignes du Roy sure has a different atmosphere to it when Claude isn't around.
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「夢のおとしまえ」 (Yume no Otoshimae)
"Compensation for the Dream"
I didn't know how P.A. Works would bring things together but when a brilliant studio hunkers down and starts gathering all the pieces they scattered back together, I can see a brilliant ending across the horizon.
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「秘密の花園」 (Himitsu no Hanazono)
"Secret Garden"
Take a good studio, add a good director, throw in some good characters and an ongoing manga and what do you get? From the looks of things, the potential for a very good anime-original ending that just might satisfy some very nervous fans.
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「アオイの記憶」 (Aoi no Kioku)
"Memories of Aoi"
Ten episodes later, it finally feels like we're reaching the climax of the series. The ultimate antagonist may have been a tad predictable, but the flashback to six years ago puts everything in a slightly different light.
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「日常２３」 (Nichijou 23)
"My Ordinary Life 23"
Sometimes I like to think that KyoAni might actually read RandomC. Since every time I gripe about something, the exact opposite occurs the week after. Which would mean that this week's Nichijou was awesome.
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「波打ちぎわの黒ウサギ」 (Namiuchigiwa no Kuro Usagi)
"Black Rabbit on the Beach"
Finally, it's time for the silly High School romance/battle I've been waiting for. Except instead of just feelings being on the line, the fate of the entire universe may be at stake!
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「ぽうらの意地」 (Popura no Iji)
"Popura's Disposition"
Just like its first season, the sequel to Working pre-airs its first episode a month ahead of its scheduled fall season start. The opening and ending sequences along with their themes "COOLISH WALK" and "Itsumo no you ni LOVE & PEACE!!" were similarly withheld for the regular premiere, but this was otherwise a full 24-minute dose of all things Wagnaria once again -- now with an apostrophe in the title.
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「あの夏の二十一球」 (Ano Natsu no Nijyuichi Kyuu)
"That Summer of 21 Pitches"
While some people may have been quick to judge Kami-Sama, I believe that it's still a really interesting show that has its own merits. Shifting gears back to everyday life living amongst NEETs and Yakuza, I think this was a nice change of pace.
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「Episode 7」
Well it looks like my doubts about Haruhi's father "Ranka" making an appearance were quickly put to rest, as the drama does provide its own take on the house visit. Much to my surprise, Totsugi Shigeyuki played him amazingly well -- as well as one could probably expect from a cross-dressing father anyway.
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「ふたりだから出来ること」 (Futari Dakara Dekiru Koto)
"The Things We Can Do Together"
An entire episode about a search for missing pudding? Only on IDOLM@STER. It ain't just any old pudding either, but Sweet Gorgeous Celeb Pudding.
