#aiparade

I’m... shocked, honestly, that I find myself liking Raki so far. She has such a good natured newbie feel that isn’t super overpowering. She also has a little good natured gremlin to her, and maybe that’s why she’s so refreshing. 

Anyway, sister’s a mad scientist and I like her too. She’s the ridiculous asshole who got all this shit started. Nice going, onee-chan, you may have just saved the franchise.

The beginning just shows what a cute little mess Raki is. She gets up late, she runs around getting ready, she gets hopelessly lost and needs to be rescued. It’s kind of endearing, so much so I almost didn’t joke about her childhood dream thing. You’re 14, dear. You’re still a child. Ask the idiots who just popped up to save you.

Ah, Pure Palette... ya dun fucked up so bad they put you back in those ugly ass coords and taken away your all jeweling dress. Nice going, guys. They’re still doing their thing as they get Raki back on her feet, just in time for her first big stage!

I kind of wish we had seen her go through the system so I’d know what her image color is. I want to say she’s purple, and as that’s normally a sexy color I’m tickled pink she’s not, well, pink. If she’s pink I’ll be a little disappointed, but that’s ok. 

Her stage was cute and the first new song we’ve had in a while. The new appeal was a breath of fresh air, but I could’ve done without all the sparkly sound effects. Her dance is a lot more energetic than others I’ve seen - maybe I’m not off in calling her a bunny. Raki has a pop vibe about her, to the point I might call her a hybrid as she develops. Maybe a little exposure  to the legendary pop types like Otome and Ako (*Not biased*) will help push her.

But here’s Pure Palette... and here’s 4 Star. Boy, did I NOT miss Yume and Koharu. GIVE ME AKO DAMN IT. Gonna admit though, that x4 Yu-GI-Oh style I’ll show you yours if you show me mine is fucking hilarious. They’re like trainers in the wild, you lock eyes and you have to fight.

AIKATSU APHORISMS ARE BACK. HOORAY. AND LUCKY’S COORD IS PURPLE? SHE IS PURPLE. SHE IS PURPLE.

Anyway.

I gotta say, this was a big upswing from Friends. I’m actually excited to watch next week. And I know, I’m scaring you all with this I like it thing... but never forget I actually do like Aikatsu. I just hated Friends.