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School Idols vs. Pro Idols: The Hints of Sobering Reality in Love Live!

School Idols vs. Pro Idols: The Hints of Soberi...

The public face of the idol industry is far different from what lies within. Girls and guys meant to provide images of purity on the surface are often the products...

School Idols vs. Pro Idols: The Hints of Soberi...

The public face of the idol industry is far different from what lies within. Girls and guys meant to provide images of purity on the surface are often the products...

The Canon of Kanan: Love Live! Sunshine!! Character Controversy

The Canon of Kanan: Love Live! Sunshine!! Chara...

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article concerning Love Live! Sunshine!! character Kanan Matsuura’s rise from being last place in the very first Center Election (a vote which determines who will...

The Canon of Kanan: Love Live! Sunshine!! Chara...

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article concerning Love Live! Sunshine!! character Kanan Matsuura’s rise from being last place in the very first Center Election (a vote which determines who will...

How Love Live! Sunshine!!’s Least Popular Character Rocketed to #1

How Love Live! Sunshine!!’s Least Popular Chara...

In the beginning, the waters were rough for the character Kanan Matsuura in Love Live! Sunshine!! One of the nine new girls introduced as part of the school idol group...

How Love Live! Sunshine!!’s Least Popular Chara...

In the beginning, the waters were rough for the character Kanan Matsuura in Love Live! Sunshine!! One of the nine new girls introduced as part of the school idol group...

Good Idol/Wise Sister: Dia, Ruby, and Notions of Ideal Japanese Women in Love Live! Sunshine!!

Good Idol/Wise Sister: Dia, Ruby, and Notions o...

There are two phrases in Japanese culture that are traditionally said to describe the “ideal Japanese woman.” The first is Yamato nadeshiko, which roughly translates to “Japanese carnation.” The second...

Good Idol/Wise Sister: Dia, Ruby, and Notions o...

There are two phrases in Japanese culture that are traditionally said to describe the “ideal Japanese woman.” The first is Yamato nadeshiko, which roughly translates to “Japanese carnation.” The second...

Passionate Whispers: Hanayo Koizumi is the Best Love Live! Character

Passionate Whispers: Hanayo Koizumi is the Best...

Finally, we’ve arrived at the final character spotlight for the nine original girls of Love Live! School Idol Project, and I’ve saved the best for last. Hanayo Koizumi is my...

Passionate Whispers: Hanayo Koizumi is the Best...

Finally, we’ve arrived at the final character spotlight for the nine original girls of Love Live! School Idol Project, and I’ve saved the best for last. Hanayo Koizumi is my...

From Russia with Love Live!: What Makes Eli Ayase Amazing

From Russia with Love Live!: What Makes Eli Aya...

In my Love Live! School Idol Project character posts for Apartment 507, I’ve often touched upon the idea that many of the characters of Love Live! highlight a mix of...

From Russia with Love Live!: What Makes Eli Aya...

In my Love Live! School Idol Project character posts for Apartment 507, I’ve often touched upon the idea that many of the characters of Love Live! highlight a mix of...