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* Episode 8 has one to wish fulfillment fantasy stories, especifically to [[LightNovel Light Novels]] pandering to {{Otaku}}, implying they are for people with escapism issues.

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* Episode 8 has one to wish fulfillment fantasy stories, especifically to [[LightNovel Light Novels]] {{Light Novel}}s pandering to {{Otaku}}, implying they are for people with escapism issues.



* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against ''LightNovel/{{Oreimo}}'', via painfully obvious [[{{Expy}} Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:

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* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against ''LightNovel/{{Oreimo}}'', ''Literature/{{Oreimo}}'', via painfully obvious [[{{Expy}} Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:
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* In Episode 3, the so-called [[MyBelovedSmother Soccer Moms]] ''and'' a beautiful one to Bill 156 (the infamous anime and manga censorship law). An organization strieves to improve young people's lives by erradicating the special treat Minimum Holders enjoy in society, and among other things, ban "harmful material in anime and manga". [[spoiler:Said organization turns out to be ''very shady'', even willing to fabricate false evidence against Facultas Academy and import illegal drugs to accomplish their objectives. Oh, and their leader is a [[MeddlingParents Meddling Parent]] who completely ruined her own {{Muggle}} son's life because she had the very same prejudices she was supposedly fighting against.]]

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* In Episode 3, the so-called [[MyBelovedSmother Soccer Moms]] ''and'' a beautiful one to Bill 156 (the infamous anime and manga censorship law). An organization strieves to improve young people's lives by erradicating the special treat Minimum Holders enjoy in society, and among other things, ban "harmful material in anime and manga". [[spoiler:Said organization turns out to be ''very shady'', even willing to fabricate false evidence against Facultas Academy and import illegal drugs to accomplish their objectives. Oh, and their leader is a [[MeddlingParents Meddling Parent]] who completely ruined her own {{Muggle}} son's life because she had the very same prejudices she was supposedly fighting against.]]
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* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against ''LightNovel/OreNoImoutoGaKonnaNiKawaiiWakeGaNai'', via painfully obvious [[{{Expy}} Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:

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* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against ''LightNovel/OreNoImoutoGaKonnaNiKawaiiWakeGaNai'', ''LightNovel/{{Oreimo}}'', via painfully obvious [[{{Expy}} Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:
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* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against LightNovel/OreImo, via painfully obvious [[{{Expy}} Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:

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* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against LightNovel/OreImo, ''LightNovel/OreNoImoutoGaKonnaNiKawaiiWakeGaNai'', via painfully obvious [[{{Expy}} Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:
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* Episode 10 has a direct one to {{Trolls}} and hate speech on the Internet.

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* Episode 10 has a direct one to {{Trolls}} {{Troll}}s and hate speech on the Internet.
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* Episode 3 has one to fake artists hyped by media, though not as viciously as most of the examples on this page.

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* Episode 3 has one to fake artists hyped by the media, though not as viciously as most of the examples on this page.
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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the [[IdolSinger Idol]] business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female Idol otaku ''and'' {{Yandere}}s, all at once.

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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the [[IdolSinger Idol]] business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female Idol otaku ''and'' {{Yandere}}s, all at once.once.
* Episode 3 has one to fake artists hyped by media, though not as viciously as most of the examples on this page.

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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the [[Idol IdolSinger]] business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female {{Idol}} otaku ''and'' {{Yandere}}s, all at once.

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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the [[Idol IdolSinger]] [[IdolSinger Idol]] business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female {{Idol}} Idol otaku ''and'' {{Yandere}}s, all at once.

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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the Idol business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female {{Idol}} otaku ''and'' {{Yandere}}s, all at once.

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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the Idol [[Idol IdolSinger]] business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female {{Idol}} otaku ''and'' {{Yandere}}s, all at once.

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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the Idol business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female [[Idol]] otaku ''and'' [[Yandere]]s, all at once.

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* Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the Idol business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female [[Idol]] {{Idol}} otaku ''and'' [[Yandere]]s, {{Yandere}}s, all at once.
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** Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the Idol business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female [[Idol]] otaku ''and'' [[Yandere]]s, all at once.

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** * Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the Idol business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female [[Idol]] otaku ''and'' [[Yandere]]s, all at once.
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** Episode 10 is far more brutal: a Kyousuke clone (and this one even wears the same clothes) dies horribly in a fire after getting targeted for posting hateful comments on the Internet.

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** Episode 10 is far more brutal: a Kyousuke clone (and this one even wears the same clothes) dies horribly in a fire after getting targeted for posting hateful comments on the Internet.Internet.

** Episode 1 of the second season manages to mock VisualNovels (particularly the typical indecisive, bland SelfInsert protagonists in them), the Idol business in general and Music/AKB48 in particular, female [[Idol]] otaku ''and'' [[Yandere]]s, all at once.
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* Episode 12 delivers a huge one to ThePowerOfFriendship, of all things.
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* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against LightNovel/OreImo, via painfully obvious [[Expy Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:

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* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against LightNovel/OreImo, via painfully obvious [[Expy [[{{Expy}} Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:
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* Episode 10 has a direct one to {{Trolls}} and hate speech on the Internet.
** And in a FreezeFrameBonus, to businesses that refuse to work with non-Japanese speakers.
* Amusingly, this show seems to have something against LightNovel/OreImo, via painfully obvious [[Expy Expies]] in less than flattering circumstances:
** In the first episode, an Ayase lookalike engaging in CompensatedDating.
** Episode 7 features a guy who [[ReallyGetsAround has had his way with a number of idols]]. When detailing his experiences to Nice, he pulls a picture of a Kirino lookalike and says he only went halfway with that one.
** Episode 10 is far more brutal: a Kyousuke clone (and this one even wears the same clothes) dies horribly in a fire after getting targeted for posting hateful comments on the Internet.
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** Another interpretation is "death is not the answer even if you've done terrible things, you have to live to make up for it". Basically, a jab at RedemptionEqualsDeath.
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* Episode 9 gets more serious: it addresses sensationalist media and immoral reporters. Also, it goes against the "{{Revenge}} is not sin" mentality present in Middle Eastern countries, where [[spoiler:Three]] is implied to hail from.

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* Episode 9 gets more serious: it addresses sensationalist media and immoral reporters. Also, it goes against the "{{Revenge}} is not sin" mentality present in Middle Eastern countries, where [[spoiler:Three]] is implied to hail from.
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Anime/{{Hamatora}} features a stab at something Once An Episode:

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Anime/Hamatora features a stab at something Once An Episode:
* In Episode 2, to bullying and the excuses bullies come up with to justify themselves.
* In Episode 3, the so-called [[MyBelovedSmother Soccer Moms]] ''and'' a beautiful one to Bill 156 (the infamous anime and manga censorship law). An organization strieves to improve young people's lives by erradicating the special treat Minimum Holders enjoy in society, and among other things, ban "harmful material in anime and manga". [[spoiler:Said organization turns out to be ''very shady'', even willing to fabricate false evidence against Facultas Academy and import illegal drugs to accomplish their objectives. Oh, and their leader is a [[MeddlingParents Meddling Parent]] who completely ruined her own {{Muggle}} son's life because she had the very same prejudices she was supposedly fighting against.]]
* Episode 4 has a subtle one to Niconico/Youtube idols ([[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything especially if you associate]] [[spoiler: the idol's image-altering ability]] to people using After Effects and the like to change their appearance).
* In Episode 5, to Idols (or rather, the rules they have to follow, such as no dating) and their fanbase.
** Episode 7 too, focusing more on crazy Idol otaku's delusions, particularly on said no-dating rule.
* In Episode 6, to {{Bishoujo}}-centric media, blatantly calling it a lower form of art, and to people who think sales equal quality.
* Episode 8 has one to wish fulfillment fantasy stories, especifically to [[LightNovel Light Novels]] pandering to {{Otaku}}, implying they are for people with escapism issues.
* Episode 9 gets more serious: it addresses sensationalist media and immoral reporters. Also, it goes against the "{{Revenge}} is not sin" mentality present in Middle Eastern countries, where [[spoiler:Three]] is implied to hail from.

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