City-wide Taiyaki Mystery Patrol
In the course of my (still ongoing) literature review of anime blogging about Kanon, I finally realized that my search parameters in The Hunt for Taiyaki in London was far too narrow, as I was on the lookout for the hot, freshly made taiyaki from a bakery. No joy, of course. There are plenty of Japanese living in London and plenty of shops that sell Japanese groceries but they don't sell the type that Ayu eats-and-runs.
Clued in by Hinano's Taiyaki Chronicles, I switched to searching for the packed type. And found it at (where else?) Japan Centre, Piccadilly.
Kanon F-4 Decoy Disengaged
Indeed, Miss Taiyaki-uguu. I haven't been reading or blogging about Kanon to avoid spoilers thus the total media blackout. Not having seen the Toei version, my knowledge of the game/series was limited to 1) 'Sad girls in snow' 2) Mai x SaYuri FTW and 3) the remake is by KyoAni. And I did enjoy it. Kanon did surprise me a few times. In a 'Wow! I should have seen that coming!' delighted way rather than a 'WTF!? SUNRISE KNNBCCB!' sort of surprise. And the series succeeded in transmorgifying my dislike for most of the Kanon girls, often via a short scene, into sympathy and even adoration.
Hontou Ni anime skirmishes 2006
Stripey and I often have quite different anime diets, it's not unusual for one to have never seen a series that the other considers a favourite. But as we like to discuss anime, over bowls of minced pork noodles or ramen when I'm back in Singapore or via Skype when I'm not, there are constant battles to influence each other to watch this or that anime series. 2006 has been no exception. Looking back, it seems that Stripey patiently practises an attritional strategy while I prefer to strike hard at his weakest points to secure swift and decisive victory.
Kanon ~ 2nd PV
Somebody stop me before I get out to steal taiyaki and headbutt the next pretty young thing that comes along.......
Deep breaths man, deep breaths.
I swear anime is bad for my mental health. (*removes red hair-band*) Kanon's 2nd PV induced a bishoujo high unprecendented since the days of AIR. While the first PV gave a foretaste of breathtaking animation and superb art direction, the 2nd PV focused on the impeccable charm of the Kanon girls and I now worship KyoAni for reconciliating bishoujo heaven with mortal men.
Let's now be still and bask in the unfettered beauty of the Kanon girls.
Tsukimiya Ayu
Such unbridled efferverscence. Ayu simply takes 'kawaii' to a whole new dimension. Because of her, I get this warm fuzzy feeling every time my fiancee headbutts me. I think it's called love.
Kawasumi Mai
I'm actually a little concerned. Mai occupies little of this PV and I certainly hope it would not be representative of her airtime in the series. I rank her tale right after Ayu's and Makoto's and am praying to anime deities her story gets the full treatment it deserves.
Misaka Shiori
I melted, just like the clump of snow nestling in quiet bliss on Shiori's hair as she sat there with that disarming vulnerability. Despite being fully aware that it's Shiori's very beauty that hastens its demise, Snow-Clump kun rejoices and thanks Snowflake Providence for not only allowing the blessed encounter but also provding a divine chance to partake in her glorious beauty. I have never wanted so much to be a snow clump in my life.
Sawatari Makoto
The very best of Sawachika Eri and Asuka Langley Sohryu combined. Classic tsunderekko. I was on the verge of tears when her tale concluded in Toei's Kanon. I think I'll cry buckets this time.
Minase Nayuki
Although compared to the other Kanon girls, Nayuki's kind of bland but her status as Kanon girl automatically confers her a charm that far exceeds the typical anime bishoujo. For the benefit of siscon-fledgings who have yet to graduate to sisters, Nayuki's a cousin in Kanon.
Fall better come before this taiyaki-thieving tanuki gets caught. uguu.
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