When alien catgirl Di Gi Charat (aka Dejiko) comes to Earth, her plans of becoming a superstar are soon overshadowed by the reality of living in Tokyo. After settling for a job at an anime store, Dejiko settles into her new life, but together with sidekick Petit Charat (Puchiko), guardian Gema and rival co-worker Rabi~en~Rose, she somehow ends up on all manner of random and bizarre adventures. Continue reading
Tohru and Noboru Takagami may look like normal boys living with their father and trying to make ends meet, but as heirs to the mystical Mizuchi family, supernatural events are never far away. Fortunately, the boys have the protection of Tenko Kuugen (aka “Kuu-chan”), a capricious and powerful fox spirit who can’t even remember what gender s/he originally was. But whilst Kuu-chan is greedy, whimsical and a right pain in the backside at times, she isn’t someone you want to cross- as everyone who gets in her way soon discovers. Continue reading
At the prestigious Al-Revis Academy, the best and brightest pursue the study of alchemy, spending their high school years honing this mystical art for the purposes of combat, defence and support. Leaving the forest where he lived alone with his feline best friend Sulpher, Vayne Aurelius enrols at Al-Revis at the behest of one of its teachers; but even as he settles down to school life, a greater power begins to awaken within him. Continue reading
With the kidnapping case resolved, the police thank Tachibana.
Yoshioka: Thanks for everything you did, Tachibana- and don’t worry, we won’t reveal your name as a low-life collaborating snitch!
Udagawa: It’s just as well you got there when you did, because after the cake would have come death! That’s how meals usually go, isn’t it?
(Tachibana: Oh, shut up, you minor characters! When am I going to get closure? I’ve wasted eleven episodes of my life in a stupid cake shop just to catch these damned kidnappers!)
Tachibana returns to Antique, where the others are still waiting. Continue reading
Tachibana finds himself trapped in yet another Flashback Mode about his kidnapping.
Young Tachibana: Mother, it was awful! And the worst thing wasn’t being taken from my family and forced to live with a strange man- it was eating cakes with strawberries on top!
Back in the present, the two cops plan a stakeout at Antique.
Old Detective: I know it’s the penultimate episode, but I’d like to announce that we habe names! I am now Udagawa, and this young guy is Yoshioka. Continue reading
Although most people remain blissfully unaware of it, alongside everyday life exists the world of Nabari- a clandestine society of ninjas separated into different villages across Japan. In this world, the most prized item is the legendary Shinrabanshou, a near limitless power that resides in the body of high school student Rokujou Miharu. Despite his personal philosophy of apathy, Miharu is drawn into the world of Nabari, and together with his teacher and friends, he begins a quest to outwit his rivals and gather the five scrolls needed to unlock the Shinrabanshou’s power. Continue reading
In the not-too-distant future, the Good for You party has come to power, complete with a policy of promoting healthy foods and banning snacks, flavourings and even chocolate. It’s a case of a nanny state gone too far, and as with Prohibition, the people aren’t about to stand for it- instead banding together to resist this draconian legislation by setting up a ‘Chocolate Underground’. Continue reading
Tachibana has a Flashback Mode about how he escaped his captor by stabbing him in the leg.
Tachibana: I don’t want any more strawberries!
Kidnapper: Wait! Would raspberries have been better?
In the present, Ono presents a new cake.
Eiji: Delicious! A perfect combination of mousse and fruit!
Ono: Er, yes, ‘mousse’… Continue reading
It’s a new day at Antique Bakery, and against all odds, Eiji’s fig cake is selling well.
Tachibana: Who would have thought such plain cake would sell this well? All those cooking shows about fine dining have lied to me!
Ono: Well, it’s just like my body- once people get a taste of it, they keep coming back for more.
Whilst Eiji makes more cakes, Tachibana and Ono discuss his future.
Tachibana: So, what do you think? Is he going to become a worthy patissier? Continue reading
Coming soon: The Many Faces of Chi’s Sweet Home
When a young kitten gets separated from her mother, she is lucky enough to cross paths with the Yamada family, who decide to ignore their apartment’s ban on pets and take her home. Christening their new arrival Chi, the Yamadas’ initial intention is to find her a proper home as soon as possible, but as time passes, they become far too attached to the cute kitten to want to part with her- and who could blame them? Continue reading
