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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 49 – Delightful Despair

9 / 18 / 16

Look who’s back! Chic Pixel Plus makes its triumphant return with a recap of the most recent Nintendo Direct, Japanese film recommendations, yet another Granblue Fantasy update, and Sarah’s full rundown of what it’s like to go apartment hunting in Japan. We also admit how much we love the carnage and despair in the Danganronpa 3 anime… Oh, and of course Anne has to give her impressions of the hottest new otome game app, Mystic Messenger. Enjoy!

00:05:20 – September Nintendo Direct
00:10:08 – Super Mario Run
00:11:40 – Final Fantasy XV delay
00:15:51 – Pokémon Sun and Moon
00:18:35 – Downloading free manga from eBook Japan
00:21:27 – Danganronpa 3
00:33:13 – The Boy and the Beast
00:38:28 – Hausu
00:42:26 – Granblue Fantasy
00:45:52 – Mystic Messenger
00:51:18 – Apartment hunting in Japan

Opening ♫ – “Shirayuki no Yume” – Loverin Tamburin
Closing ♫ – “Discussion -HOPE VS DESPAIR-” – Masafumi Takada

https://chic-pixel.com/podcast/cpplus49.mp3

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Swooning Over: Sakura Nike Air Max 1

3 / 23 / 16

Sakura Nike Air Max 1 sneakers with Cardcaptor Sakura Nendoroid

It’s not often that I purchase a pair of limited edition sneakers, but I couldn’t resist Nike’s new sakura-themed Air Max 1s featuring real photos of cherry blossoms! In honor of spring in Japan, I thought it would be fun to share some glamor shots of these gorgeous shoes. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did taking them!

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Chic Pixel’s Favorite Shiba Inus on Instagram

3 / 21 / 16

Pai Pai Chic Pixel shiba inu

I finally let the dog out of the proverbial bag this past weekend on social media, but if you missed it: we’re getting a shiba inu puppy! We’ve named her Pai Pai, and she’ll be coming home with us after she turns eight weeks old in a week.

In the many months I’ve been pining away for a puppy of our own, I’ve looked at my fair share of shiba inu photos on Instagram. If you think these dogs are as adorable as I do, then allow me to recommend some of my favorite accounts for getting your daily shiba fix! And don’t worry, once Pai Pai comes home, you will definitely be able to add my account to the list…

A photo posted by Shinjiro Ono (@marutaro) on Jan 29, 2016 at 12:35am PST

Maru (marutaro) – Maru is by far the most famous shiba inu on social media, but it’s not without good reason. His adorable round mug is extremely photogenic, scoring him many impressive photo ops and millions of adoring fans. He also has his own blog, with additional photos that don’t get posted to Instagram. The text is all in Japanese, but it would make a great study tool for those learning Japanese! Or you could always just enjoy the photos, since cuteness transcends all language barriers.

A photo posted by olive (@oliveeeeeee) on Nov 11, 2015 at 5:41pm PST

Sakura (oliveeeeeee) – One of my favorite aspects of Sakura the shiba inu’s Instagram is that her owner posts photos from when she was a puppy, despite the fact that she’s all grown up now! While it can be a little confusing for new followers, it’s so fun to see flashbacks to her puppy days mixed in with current photos. The photos of her with her family show what a great bond they have, as well.

A photo posted by Jen Ha (@hellohoku) on Jan 2, 2016 at 7:14pm PST

Hoku (hellohoku) – In terms of visually impressive photographs, Hoku’s account takes the cake. His family has a penchant for hiking, so if photos of a shiba in gorgeous scenic settings sound up your alley, head over to Hoku’s account this instant! I also love how his owner frames the shots in a variety of ways and utilizes bright, airy colors.

A photo posted by nao (@nao_ume42013) on Jan 27, 2016 at 10:01pm PST

Ume (nao_ume42013) – In contrast to the blues and whites of Hoku’s feed, Ume’s feed generally features a warm, yellow tinge. Perfect for snuggling! If shiba inus are just one of many of your Japan-related interests, you’ll be happy to see images of Japanese food and interiors in addition to Ume’s adorable face. Like Maru, Ume has a blog as well, so check it out!

A video posted by ロンパパ (@ronvenisuke) on Mar 14, 2016 at 6:07am PDT

Ron (ronvenisuke) – Ron is yet another handsome male shiba, but he stands out for the  “welcome home” videos his owner posts nearly every day. It’s so funny to see how his mood changes from day to day! I have a similar hallway at the entry to my apartment, so I wonder how Pai Pai will greet me when I come home…

Do you have any favorite animals on Instagram, shiba inu or otherwise? Share them in the comments!

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 34 – Team Watchdog-Man

11 / 17 / 1511 / 17 / 15

Chic Pixel Plus New Format 10 Episodes

This may officially be episode 34 of Chic Pixel Plus, but it’s really episode TEN of the killer Sarah+Anne new format combo, so we celebrate accordingly (with booze). Then, we touch on some interesting tidbits from the latest Nintendo Direct, announce the next Manga Book Club title, and gush over our favorite minor characters in the shows we’re currently watching. Haikyuu! also makes its way in there somehow, and Sarah gives a full recap of her magical night in Hakone.

Thanks so much for tuning in to Chic Pixel Plus, and here’s to many more!

00:01:00 – Cheers to ten episodes
00:06:43 – The disappearance of Osamotsu-san episode 1
00:15:45 – Nintendo Direct
00:20:00 – Manga Book Club
00:22:08 – The Perfect Insider episodes 4-5
00:40:00 – Concrete Revolutio episodes 5-6
00:50:07 – One Punch Man episodes 5-6
01:01:28 – Anne’s anime impressions: Dance with Devils and Haikyuu!
01:14:44 – Nippon Neighborhood Watch [Monster Hunter onsen promotion]

Opening ♫ – “Hangout da!” by TsuShiMaMiRe
Closing ♫ – “Warera Shiko Gakuen Seitokai” by Dance with Devils cast

https://chic-pixel.com/podcast/cpplus34.mp3

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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 24 – Tokyo Boys and Girls

7 / 7 / 157 / 8 / 15

Cat Sushi Schoolgirl

In this brand-spanking new episode of Chic Pixel Plus, Sarah and Roy of My Fair Hunter (and many other lovely things!) join me to discuss their recent move to Tokyo. Roy divulges what it’s like working at the localization company 8-4 Ltd., Sarah shares her webcomic process, and we all gush a little bit too much about kotatsu. Japanese grocery coupons, freelance lifestyle, bringing cats overseas… If you ever wanted to know what it’s like to move across the world or work for a localization company in Japan, this is the show for you!

https://chic-pixel.com/podcast/cpplus24.mp3

Opening ♫ – Mr. Roboto – Styx
Closing ♫ – Tokyo Shoe Shine Boy – Teruko Akatsuki

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I drew some of my favourite australian birds.

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Happy Lunar New Year! @jessjhs took this lovely ph Happy Lunar New Year! @jessjhs took this lovely photo of me and Pai Pai to commentate our last Opera House visit. I can’t believe she and I are moving to the US on February 2! 😱 wishing you all a blessed year of the rabbit! 🐰
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It’s not Monster Hunter without ✨fashion✨ I It’s not Monster Hunter without ✨fashion✨ 
I’m really enjoying Sunbreak so far! I’ll be doing some MR community hunts this weekend if you want to play with me! (Sunday 1pm AEDT/Saturday 11pm EDT) join at twitch.tv/apricotsushi 🎮
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Doesn’t this bowl from @thepresentcondition remi Doesn’t this bowl from @thepresentcondition remind you of Ranking of Kings?! 👑👑 It’s a secondhand Japanese melamine bowl my good friend in Brisbane found for his new market stall and online shop! The Present Condition sells second-hand retro kitchenwares, vintage linens, and kitschy bric-a-brac. If you’re in Brisbane, they’re at Kelvin Grove Village Markets every second Saturday. Check out their page for some really cool second-hand finds! #gifted
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A super cute new desk mat from a friend was the mo A super cute new desk mat from a friend was the motivation I needed to revamp my work space! 💻 I don’t think I’ll ever fully settle in to our current rental (it’s too tiny with both my husband and me working from home now), but at least this corner is cute! 💕💕 
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Continuing my 3DS appreciation posts 😆 I recent Continuing my 3DS appreciation posts 😆 I recently learned that the Kid Icarus Uprising box that comes with the 3DS stand goes for quite a lot of money online! 😱 It’s one of many games in my backlog that I haven’t had a chance to play yet. Do you have any rare 3DS games in your collection? Bonus: swipe to see the game under Strange Journey! 
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Lil budew inspired by @michelle_coffee’s amazing Lil budew inspired by @michelle_coffee’s amazing work! He’s dreaming of when he’ll bloom someday 😌🌹 be sure to check out @michelle_coffee’s art - so many stunning pieces, and her store is updating this week! My piece was made with watercolor gouache, posca and a little bit of gold gel pen. def need to stick to the 300gsm paper because this 200 warped too much with the amount of water I was using 😅
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