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Why Does Everyone Like Sanya V. Litvyak?: Searching for the Most Moe Character

Published on November 28, 2010 in Editorial and Fandom and Otakuism. 13 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Before I start, let it be known that I’m going to use Strike Witches for our little experimentation on moe. I just hope I can give a more generalized explanation on things, especially if you don’t feel like digging into Strike Witches in order to understand what is going to be discussed. Also, please note that I am not concretely defining moe by enlightening readers on what is simply an aspect of the word in question.

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Ask a hardcore Strike Witches fan to choose the character with the most moe in the franchise, and he or she will most likely choose Sanya V. Litvyak, the representative of Orussia for the 501st Joint Flight Squadron. And if they do, we then ask as to why. Why, indeed? What makes Sanya so popular? What makes her rise above the other girls? Why does a girl who doesn’t even want to stand out get all the attention? Is it because of her character design? Her personality? Her weaponry? Her affiliation? Her nationality?

Let’s find out.

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The 2010 Christmas Present Catalog Part 1: For the Early Birds

Published on November 18, 2010 in Events. 18 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

It’s Christmas Miko-Miko Time again!

We still have a few days before our calendars turn to December. However, some of us are already thinking of buying Christmas presents ahead of time. That’s why I am re-opening the Christmas Present Catalog for that the early birds. So without further adieu, let me present the first set of items for this year’s lineup!

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Strike Witches Season 2 Ends: An Enjoyable Experience

Published on September 24, 2010 in Anime. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Till next time, you three.

The second season of Strike Witches finally ends, and it’s safe to say that it fulfilled its job of delivering the intended reactions to its audience. It didn’t spiral down into the abyss of disappointment like the first season did. It both had the good and bad points that I expected it to have. And yet, it was still enjoyable.

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Strike Witches Fails, STRIKE ONE!

Published on January 21, 2009 in Anime. 0 Comments Tags: , .

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Even Mio’s eye didn’t get this!

Something caught my eye while watching the episode 7 DVD remake of Strike Witches. Apparently, them people did get rid of the steam, but got lazy in doing a complete frame edit on the episode.

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Strike Witches OVA (DVD Version)

Published on October 1, 2008 in Anime. 7 Comments Tags: , .

ONOES UNEXPECTED TWIIIIIST!

This is a surprise, since I was going to watch the OVA myself. The DVD release packed a few more punches though, albeit not enough to justify the OVA altogether.

I watched the OVA before the DVD version came out. It vaguely explained anything, and only depicted a slight instance of the Witches’ nature of work. In a quick shift of events, it showed a showcase of a dogfight, their standard operating procedures, and some tidbits of history behind the magical piece of equipment that gave birth to prominent Witches: the Striker.

So Striker Units are Neuroi tech, eh?

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Strike Witches 12: Strike Witches

Published on September 19, 2008 in Anime. 5 Comments Tags: , .

FINAL EP! And to be frank, it’s perfectly wrapped everything in one fell swoop of an episode. Wasn’t that extravagant, but hey, it works.

With the Warlock going berserk, Mio brings out her trump card: A hidden Striker Unit. She plans to fly and sortie with the enemy, only to be stopped by Miyafuji. Yoshika insists that she be permitted to confirm the Warlock’s affiliation via a dogfight. After being touched by the words “I’ll protect you!”, Mio gives her permission. Yoshika then tries to make contact with the Neuroi, with the Neuroi bringing out its core, just like Neuroi-tan (yes, everybody calls “her” that now) did. However, after confirming that it’s not the same as Neuroi-tan, (via a sneaky beam shot, the fucking sly bastard robot) Miyafuji herself brands the Warlock as an enemy. And so the dogfight ensues.

IT’S A TRAP!

While Yoshika is busy with the Warlock, some of the other Witches took liberty into taking care of the stupid guys behind the 1st Assault Unit, which was perfectly executed by Trude, Erica, and Minna. The others also made effort to go back to the base under their own accord (with Mio and Perinne getting nearly killed, if not for the timely intervention of Lucchini and Shirley). And the with 501st alive and kicking again, the Warlock tasted a nicely aimed anti-tank round that brought it to remission, thanks to Lynne.

It’s not your usual Moby Dick, folks.

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Strike Witches 11: To The Sky

Published on September 14, 2008 in Anime. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Saturday was fully booked, and I wasn’t even given time to write ANYTHING. Ask IRC people about the situation. I’m pretty much pressed in time even though it’s supposed to be a day off.

But still, fucking bastard got his karma right after his shit. I’m so grateful for this.

So basically, my first hunch was wrong. Minna wasn’t an outright bitch after all, and is just following orders. On the other hand, the other hunch about the 501st getting disbanded is unfortunately correct. Everyone  was forced to return to their homes, while the 1st Special Assault Unit, a.k.a. Warlock, takes over the Neuroi frontlines.

Out of all the Witches, Miyafuji is the most affected. Her disobeying orders is already grave enough. What more if she was the reason why the 501st got disbanded? That’s one big burden to carry on your conscience. This is where Minna breaks her cold demeanor (at long last) and starts to act like the old good Minna everyone wants. Too bad, it’s the second to the last ep already.

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