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Code: Realize Character CD Vol. 4 Impey Review + Song Translation
Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ is one of my favorite recent otome games, and while the cast is full of great characters, I have a soft spot for the goofy inventor Impey Barbicane. My affection for...
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Announcing JRPG July 2016!
July is nearly upon us, and that means it’s time to start picking out games for JRPGS July! Created as part of my monthly Community Game-Alongs, JRPG July has proved to be the most popular theme by...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 46 – Frustration Station
In episode 46 of Chic Pixel Plus, we voice frustrations about various things, and talk positively about some other things. After we rehash the highlights of E3 2016, Sarah gives us the scoop on Final...
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Swooning Over: Nōra and the Time Studio
In honor of the start of JRPG July, I thought it would be fun to do a feature on a cute little game that unfortunately never made it out of Japan, Nōra and the Time Studio: The Witch and the Misty...
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Aksys Announces Not One, But Four Otome Game Localizations!
I had no idea going into this year’s Anime Expo that Aksys Games would announce not one, but four otome games localizations, but here we are! With Idea Factory International’s silence after releasing...
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Fujoshi Subscription Box FUJOBOX Now On Indiegogo
I’ve sampled many a Japanese subscription service over the years, with themes ranging from candy to cute and nerdy merchandise. One demographic distinctly lacking in a subscription box that caters to...
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A Kirby Café is Opening in Japan This August
Calling all Kirby fans! Starting this August, you’ll be able to eat all manner of food shaped like the adorable pink puffball at the brand new Kirby Café… if you live in Japan, of course. Unveiled by...
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Sunday Spotlight: Ms. Visual Grammar
Despite only being a little over a month old, Linda’s Ms. Visual Grammar blog has already rocketed to the top of my favorites! She has a great eye for all things cute and nerdy, and a slightly larger...
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JRPG July 2016: Week One Roundup
I can’t believe how many participants there’ve been in JRPG July so far this year! As such, I thought it would be the perfect time to bring back my weekly roundup posts to highlight some of the games...
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Tell Spike Chunsoft We Want Kenka Bancho Otome Localized!
I don’t normally advocate for people to sign video game-related petitions, because frankly they’re often rather silly requests, but Tei Kamiya’s Change.org petition to have Kenka Bancho Otome...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 47 – Pipe Puppet Pals
It’s July 2016, and we’re watching a puppet show. Who would’ve thought?! In addition to gushing about Thunderbolt Fantasy, we discuss current gaming events, a plethora of exciting otome and BL game...
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10 Eyeshadow Palettes Inspired by Cardcaptor Sakura Illustrations
Makeup isn’t usually my wheelhouse, but the new custom eyeshadow palette feature on Shu Uemura’s Japanese website, My Color Atelier, was too cute not to check out. Simply plug in an image of your...
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Sunday Spotlight: Long Gone Days Indiegogo Campaign
In honor of JRPG July I wanted to take the opportunity to spotlight Long Gone Days, a dystopian Japanese-inspired RPG currently on Indiegogo. Currently in development for Windows, Mac, and Linux, Long...
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OyatsuBox June 2016 Review
Long time no OyatsuBox! Unfortunately due to a postal mixup I didn’t receive May’s box, but I’m back for my regular monthly OyatsuBox reviews! July may be nearly over, but today I’m going to be...
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Level-5 Announces Otome Hero Smartphone RPG Aimed at Women
Level-5 announced that it is venturing into the realm of otome games with Otome Yūsha, or Otome Hero, slated to release on iOS and Android this winter! The game is being builded as an otome RPG, with...
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First Impressions: Kyoukai no Shirayuki (Saji’s Route)
Kyoukai no Shirayuki was my most anticipated game of the year, so I’m really excited to finally share it with you! As a dark otome game loosely based on aspects of Snow White with art by Kinako...
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August 2016 Community Game-Along: PlatinumGames
Sadly, JRPG July must come to an end, but luckily I’ve got another great Community Game-Along theme lined up for August! While many months are themed around game genres, I also like to mix in specific...
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The Ultimate JRPG July 2016 Roundup
We’ve reached the end of the most successful JRPG July to date! It was wonderful to see everyone’s contributions, so even though I ultimately didn’t have time to do weekly roundups as originally...
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July 2016 Favorites: Donuts and Planning
Welcome my newest monthly feature, Chic Pixel Favorites! I’ve seen a lot of bloggers and video creators do monthly roundup posts/videos of their favorite things, and it’s always really appealed to me...
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Japan Funbox Subscription Review
Japan Funbox is the latest Japanese snack subscription box on the scene, and when they approached me to review their Mini box for Chic Pixel, I couldn’t resist the chance to see how they stacked up to...
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