Hanasaku Iroha Epsiode 8--Think of the Customer

In the first of a two-part storyline, the inn has to deal with an influx of customers that probably has to do with their upcoming magazine rating. Things get more complicated when Ohana's grandmother suddenly becomes sick, and idiot management woman makes a reappearance. The result is a compelling episode; why couldn't every episode be like this?

[C]-Control Episode 6--Possibility

Despite a drop in animation quality in some scenes, this week's episode didn't skimp on plot. The introduction of a rich philanthropist with new ideas about how to survive the Financial District casts some doubt on Mikuni's intentions. Is economic stability worth sacrificing the future?

Spring 2011 Mid-Season Impressions

Now that we're a little over halfway through the current anime season, I'd like to share my thoughts on some other currently airing series. Please keep in mind that the following is only my personal opinion and that these shows are not completed.

Hanasaku Iroha Episode 7--Survival Game

A much better episode this time around, combining humor with much-needed character development for Tomoe, the head waitress, as the inn deals with a difficult group of customers.

Hanasaku Iroha Episode 6--The Problem With Side Characters and Fanservice

Speaking of annoying characters...

[C]-Control Episode 4 & 5—Investing in the Future

Building off of episode 3, Kimimaro faces off against one of his teachers, who is in the Financial District for the sake of his family. He suddenly learns the possible cost behind bargaining his “future” in the Financial District and what Mikuni intends to do about it.

Hanasaku Iroha Episode 5--Stop Listening to the Writer

Misunderstandings abound in this episode, as the staff makes the leap from "exposed love triangle" to "Tohru is going to work at the rival inn" all too quickly. The erotic novelist has always annoyed me, but Minko annoyed me in this episode as well. Stop calling people names and say clearly how you feel, sheesh!

[C]-Control Episode 3--Cat's in the Cradle

A slow episode this week as the show builds up some character development by focusing on Kimimaro's father issues and by introducing us to the blond investigator who showed up last week (her name is Jennifer according to MAL). Also, Mikuni has an awesome house.

What I'm Blogging: Spring 2011

[C]-Control: The Money of Soul and Possibility

Hanasaku Iroha

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