☆Ayami Times Vol.21☆ A special number for the moon-characters!

2015-09-26

 

 

 

The best season to view the moon!  A special number for the moon-characters!

 

 

 

( =ω=) Hello, it’s Ayami from Otaku Republic!  September is almost gone even before we realized it....  It’s getting cooler here in Japan and it has already been an autumn-like season!

 

 

 

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( =ω=) And here in Japan, we have a certain traditional season event!  The name of the event is called ‘Otsukimi’ (Viewing the moon)!

 

 

 

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( =ω=) For instant, recently, I saw them doing that in episode 9 of Non Non Biyori!

 

 

 

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( *=ω=) Aww.. Ren-Chon is cute, isn’t she....?  But what is ‘Otsukimi’?  I bet some of you might be wondering what, right?  So, for today’s Ayami Times, let’s go through what the ‘Otsukimi’ is like with Ren-Chon and her buddies in episode 9!

 

 

 

☆ What is ‘Otsukimi’?!

 

 

 

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( =ω=) Otsukimi is to enjoy viewing mainly the full moon!  This event usually takes place from the middle of September to the beginning of October, when the moon can be seen most beautifully!  And what kind of food that we have to have, viewing the moon....?

 

 

 

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( =ω=) Yes, it’s ‘Odango [Dango]’ (sweet rice dumpling)!  You remember in episode 9, Hikage-Chan and Nattsun were scolded since they ate everything without sharing them with anybody?

 

 

 

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( *=ω=) Here is how we make Odango.  Knead powered rice adding some water.  Make them round and boil them.  They will be more delicious if you put some sweet sauce or red bean paste on top of them!  This sticky texture is awesome!  This is one of the Japanese typical sweets.  And here is what.  Don’t you think these round shapes just look like the full moon?

 

 

 

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( *=ω=) And here’s another item that we have to have in the moon viewing.  It’s ‘Susuki’ (Japanese pampas grass)!  It is customary that we offer Odango along with Susuki to the moon.  In the anime, Hikage-Chan said that Japanese ancestors were praying for a good harvest by decorating Susuki which looked like ears of rice...  I didn’t know that though!

 

 

 

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( *=ω=)  Now, it looks like we are all set for the moon viewing!  I hope it would never rain though...  Otsukimi this year falls on September 27th!  I wish for the fine day~

 

 

 

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( *=ω=)  By the way, Japanese people think the pattern on the surface of the moon is thought to be ‘a rabbit pounding mochi (rice cake)’!  How about your country?  How do you look?

 

 

 

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◎Shining in the night sky!  A special number for the moon-characters!

 

 

 

( *=ω=) Okay, so from here, I’ll share some anime characters that deeply relate with ‘the moon’ with you guys!  It’s the best topic for the moon viewing season, right?

 

 

 

☆Mikazuki Munechika / Touken Ranbu

 

 

 

 

 

☆Tsukino UsagiSailor Moon

 

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☆Totsuka TsukitoKamigami no Asobi - Ludere deorum

 

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☆Lunatone / Pokémon

 

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☆Cure MoonlightHeartCatch PreCure!

 

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 ( *=ω=) Hmmm.... it looks like every character is mysteriously beautiful, doesn’t it?!  Plus, most of them are like bluish purple!  Maybe it’s the image of night sky with the moon?

 

 

 

(  =ω=) ..... By the way, something happened when I was writing this blog.

 

 

 

(  =ω=) 。o0 (Since this is a special number for Otsukimi, I want to put some great moon’s pictures on the blog....  Okay, I’ll search for them with the keywords ‘anime’, ‘night’ and ‘the moon’!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (  =ω=)  Let me see... what are the results??  Any good pictures??

 

 

 

 

 

 

Σ(  =ω=) Why is thaaaaaaat?!!

 

 

 

☆Yagami Light / Death Note

 

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 (  =ω=) It’s Yagami Light-Kun which is a main character of DEATH NOTE.  His name is ‘夜神 月’ in Kanji characters, so if we search with the keywords ‘夜=night’ and ‘月=moon’, it all hit him well.... But come on!  I just wanted to find the pictures of Otsukimi’s scenes in anime!!

 

 

 

(  =ω=) But you know what?  Since we found Light-Kun, I’ll share some anime characters that have ‘月=moon’ in their names with you too, just like Light-Kun!

 

 

 

☆Tsukiyama ShuTokyo Ghoul

 

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☆Mikazuki YozoraBoku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai

 

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☆Mikazuki / Kan Colle

 

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☆Tsukishima KeiHaikyuu!!

 

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☆Kimizuki ShihoOwari no Seraph

 

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(  =ω=) ……From this angle, Tsukishima-Kun and Kimizuki-Kun are so alike, don’t you think?

 

 

( *=ω=) Okay now, this is all for today’s Ayami Times (a special number for Otsukimi)!  Did you find your favorite character related with the moon in this article?  Please enjoy viewing the moon on September 27th, even if you don’t have Odango with you!  (I hope it will not rain.....)

 

( *=ω=)ノWell guys, see you at the next Ayami Times~!

 

 

 

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