How To Study Intermediate Japanese – 会話

Almost a year ago now I bought and reviewed my first impressions of An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese textbook. Since then, much to my dismay, they have bought out an updated version that includes the CDs. Dammit! Especially it is only now that I am really having the chance to start using this textbook. I’ve finished Japanese for Everyone (awesome textbook), and as here in...

Hana Yori Dango – Episode One – Review

Hana Yori Dango 花より男子 Boys Over Flowers Episode One First Aired: 2005 Carlie’s Rating: Rate This Episode: (10 votes, average: 4.70 out of 5)  Loading ... The story of Tsukushi Makino, a poor girl who goes to a school filled with rich people. Then there is this group of boys called the “F4″, a group of rich bullies. Well, really, only one is the bully, a Tsukasa...

Maou – Episode One – Review

Maou 魔王 Episode One Original Air Date: 4th July 2008 Carlie’s Rating: Rate This Episode: (10 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)  Loading ... I’m so sad that this is a TBS drama, and so I can’t show screen captures. I’m very very sad, as Ikuta Toma is HOT with his new hair do. OK, on with the review. Usually with first episodes I’m a bit iffy on them...

Goddess Carlie’s Smackdown – Matsujun’s Mop Hair vs. Yamapi’s Mop Hair

Which Mop Hairdo Tickles Your Fancy? Matsujun's Mop Hair Yamapi's Mop Hair View Results  Loading ... In the last poll, Shoushi vs Knight, Soushi was the clear winner with 61% of the votes. Congrats Soushi, you won our (and, somewhat, Riko’s too!) hearts. This round it’s the battle of the Mop Hair Do. Which one does it for you? If any at all. But, you have...

Last Friends – Episode Four – Review and Caps

Last Friends ラスト・フレンズ Episode Four First Aired: 1st May 2008 Carlie’s Rating: Rate This Episode: (9 votes, average: 4.56 out of 5)  Loading ... Michiru stays at the share house while Sousuke stalks Ruka to find out where Michiru is. Meanwhile, Orugin and Eri go pair cup shopping. ...