Haruka's Secret Ep 3 - March of the Lolis

While I try to keep an open mind about the cultural differences seen in anime, there is one trend that makes me cringe. One trend that makes Australia try to ban manga. One trend that makes me erase my hard drive before I go on vacation.

Loli.



Yea, they went there...

Storywise, we just add a character to the cast, Touka, who is quickly molded into another "other" girl.  She'll be showing up later I'm sure.

There's not much more to talk about, so let's play spot the reference!

Toradora was easy to spot.



Here's a homage to Miyazaki's robots, probably the God Warriors from Nausicaa.



This guy shows up in too many shows not to be a reference to someone.  Suggestions?



This whitewash wouldn't be complete without some Bleach (or maybe Soul Caliber? Or a dozen other sword shows/games?).



Got any more?