Chic Pixel Plus Episode 47 – Pipe Puppet Pals

7 / 18 / 168 / 10 / 16

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 announcements, and a bunch of new anime! Plus, Anne recounts the process of publishing an academic paper (you should totally read it, too!), and Sarah gives us the scoop on what might be the next big Japanese app, Shadowverse. Oh, and Pokémon Go.

00:03:07 – JRPG July [Intro post, week one roundup links]
00:09:49 – MangaGamer and Aksys Games Anime Expo announcements
00:17:00 – Bit Summit
00:18:57 – Games Done Quick
00:22:27 – Anne’s Centaur Paper
00:28:49 – Hokusai to Meshi Sae Areba
00:33:15 – Lady and Old Man
00:35:19 – Thunderbolt Fantasy
00:48:25 – Space Patrol Luluco
00:51:44 – Servamp
00:57:26 – What listeners are watching [Danganronpa spinoff manga Killer Killer]
01:06:21 – Pokémon Go
01:17:05 – Shadowverse

Opening ♫ – “Miku ft. Hatsune Miku” by Anamanaguchi
Closing ♫ – Pokémon Go world map theme

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 46 – Frustration Station

6 / 30 / 16

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 Fantasy XV Brotherhood and Jarinko Chie, while Anne gives her first impressions of Overwatch and Kyoukai no Shirayuki. Then, it’s not one, not two, but three apps in App Attack (one might start with “gran” and end with “antsy” and to top it all off, we get frustrated once again in Nippon Neighborhood Watch. Phew!

00:06:22 – New Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD trailer

00:10:05 – E3 Exravaganza (FFXII HD, The Last Guardian, Death Stranding, Gravity Rush 2, FFXV VR, Nintendo)

00:35:59 – Final Fantasy XV Brotherhood

00:39:04 – Jariko Chie

00:43:45 – Overwatch

00:47:57 – Kyoukai no Shirayuki

00:54:29 – App Attack: Granblue Fantasy, Dokonoko, Sawatte! Gudetama Shouyu Mashimashi

01:10:06 – Nippon Neighborhood Watch: Becky controversy vs. rakugo controversy

Opening ♫ – Jarinko Chie opening theme
Closing ♫ – (Whoops! Anne was in a hurry and forgot to add one)

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 45 – Hurray for Manko

6 / 6 / 16

Here at Chic Pixel, we don’t let server troubles stop us from getting you new episodes of Chic Pixel Plus! In this episode, we’re still obsessed with Granblue Fantasy, but we still find time to talk about new Pokémon news, the “free manko” ruling, and a whole slew of spring season anime. Plus, App Attack is back with a nifty app called 72 Seasons, and Sarah tells us all about the Sailor Moon anniversary exhibit!

00:09:28 – Pokémon Sun and Moon news

00:17:53 – Free Manko ruling

00:27:55 – Granblue Fantasy Corner

00:39:12 – Osomatsu-san

00:45:35 – Flying Witch

00:49:09 – My Hero Academia

00:53:02 – Kumamiko

00:58:06 – Tanaka-kun is Listless

01:00:00 – App Attack: 72 Seasons

01:04:25 – Nippon Neighborhood Watch: Sailor Moon anniversary exhibit

Opening ♫ – “eternal eternity” by Junko Minagawa and Sayaka Ohara
Closing ♫ – “Climson Child” by Hiroki Kikuta

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 44 – Down by the Bungo

5 / 16 / 16

Mawaru Penguindrum plate — Sarah’s *Mawaru Penguindrum* plate

In episode 44 of Chic Pixel Plus, it’s a Persona 5 party! Plus, we muse about Nintendo and get stars in our eyes at the thought of seeing Utada Hikaru in concert. Then, Sarah gives some hot Granblue Fantasy tips and Anne shares her impressions of the hottest new otome game on the block, OZMAFIA!!. Finally, we see what anime some of our listeners have been watching, Anne provides a slightly different take on Bungo Stray Dogs, and Sarah shares her latest trip to Akihabara!

00:03:10 – Persona 5 trailer
00:12:18 – Nintendo NX and E3 plans
00:21:19 – Granblue Fantasy Boots and Blades event
00:32:39 – OZMAFIA!! first impressions
00:40:44 – Kingdom Hearts orchestra
00:45:24 – Currently watching: Listener edition
00:53:25 – Flying Witch first impressions
01:02:16 – Bungo Stray Dogs first impressions
01:11:37 – Nippon Neighborhood Watch

Opening ♫ – “Aruku Around” by Sakanaction
Closing ♫ – “Hikari” by Utada Hikaru

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 43 – Pretty Good, Pretty Good

4 / 28 / 16

In the first episode since we ditched our strict podcast format, Anne realizes she says pretty much the exact same thing at the beginning of every episode, and Sarah helps make a game in her spare time! In the news department, we’re all about centaur Kickstarters and the fuss over high-profile video game reviews. Sarah talks about two rad manga, Anne watches the Danganronpa 2 stage adaptation (??), and App Attack makes its grand return with both hosts playing Granblue Fantasy. Finally, Sarah shares a strangely positive izakaya experience in Nippon Neighborhood Watch!

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00:08:40 – Hotblood! Omnibus Kickstarter [interview]
00:14:08 – Low Res Jam [Bob’s Magical Chainsaw]
00:20:22 – To review or not to review [Star Fox Zero]
00:32:58 – Manga Book Club [Match Shojo vol. 3, Majo no Hakoniwa to Majo no Mushikago]
00:44:25 – Kiznaiver first impressions
00:48:02 – Danganronpa 2 the Stage
01:00:05 – App Attack [Granblue Fantasy]
01:15:14 – Nippon Neighborhood Watch

Opening ♫ – “Usurai Shinjuu” by Megumi Hayashibara
Closing ♫ – “New World Order” by Masafumi Takada

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 42 – Sakura of Change

4 / 15 / 164 / 28 / 16

After a month of silence, we’re back with our final impressions of the winter anime season! Not only that, but we also discuss some English app news (Miitomo, Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X) and the curious online popularity of an English textbook character named Ellen Baker. Then, we unveil big news: Chic Pixel Plus is getting a bit of a format overhaul, starting with the next episode! Finally, Sarah shares her experience viewing cherry blossoms in Japan.

00:03:28 – Miitomo
00:12:39 – Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X English release
00:15:32 – Who is Ellen Baker?
00:23:49 – Explanation of new show format
00:27:05 – Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju episodes 10-13
00:45:23 – Erased episodes 10-12
00:59:28 – Prince of Stride Alternative episodes 10-12
01:12:58 – Nippon Neighborhood Watch

Opening ♫ – “FLASH” by Perfume
Closing ♫ – “Be My Steady” by Galaxy Standard

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 41 – Where the Critters at

3 / 17 / 16

The critters where a lie?! In episode 41 of Chic Pixel Plus, we discuss Firewatch fan translations, the casting of Kubo and the Two Strings, and our supreme disappointment at our Manga Book Club pick’s lack of cute critters. Then, we catch up on three whole episodes of each of the anime we’re watching this season to prepare for the impending finales. Finally, Sarah fills us in on the myraid of things you can have delivered to your home in Japan… including onsen water!

00:03:00 – Firewatch fan translations [blog post]
00:12:53 – Kubo and the Two Strings casting [trailer]
00:19:33 – Manga Book Club
00:37:20 – Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju episodes 7-9 [drama CD 1+2]
00:53:14 – Erased episodes 7-9
01:01:26 – Prince of Stride Alternative episodes 7-9
01:09:25 – Nippon Neighborhood Watch

Opening ♫ – “Koko dake no hanashi” by Chatmonchy
Closing ♫ – “Strider’s High” by O×T NOTE

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