The Chuuni Corner

Anime reviews, Chuunibyou, and other writings
March 21, 2015

Review/discussion about: Bonjour♪Sweet Love Patisserie

Despite the planet behind them, this harem is not "larger than life"

Despite the planet behind them, this harem is not “larger than life”

With a show like Bonjour♪Koiaji Pâtisserie (which will be shortened to “Bonjour” from here on out), one is supposed to relate with, to some extent, the main heroine and the cast surrounding her. We’re supposed to understand the situations, the happenings, or the predicaments that they’re found in. Or at the minimum, at least understand what message the anime is attempting to portray. But behind all of the cakes, hunks, and pretty art lies something sinister: practically nothing.

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March 21, 2015

Review/discussion about: Your Lie in April

Death isn't the end, but the beginning

Death isn’t the end, but the beginning

There’s a certain mystique that surrounds the idea of “death.” It’s the end, the final chapter in the life you live. You often never take it seriously, simply worrying about the big and the small, the important and the trivial. But when you think about it, really, truly think about it, death isn’t something to be feared. It should act as a drive, as a kind of passion to do those things that you never thought you could. Are you passionate about writing? Awesome, go for it. Do you have the talent for the piano? Then give it your all. Strive to do everything you can now, because you might never be able to later. Taking this to heart, Your Lie in April springs off in spectacular fashion.

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