Oops, looks like I did let you guys a little on how I plan for my chapter. If you have read v1 that is. If you haven’t, too bad. Here’s v2.
Cya guys again on… the weekend? Meanwhile, work hard people!
Sunday Night Report: Entertainment News Weekly No.XX
(You know if I ever remember the number I’ll put it down. Not like I’ll go count from the first one I… unofficially started with.)
Welcome back, guys, if you have been waiting to see if I’m going back to the lair. I’m not, unfortunately, and probably won’t ever again after the next Sunday. Until then, you will get your on-time posts. When I mean “on-time”, I mean “before Sunday 2359 hours”. Haha.
ANIME
Don’t know why, no Samumenco leh. Guess they noticed how bad the show is going and is thinking of YET another cliffhanger? Haha…
Seitokai Yakuindomo*: Plenty of jokes to laugh and get as blur as Mitsuba about, but what I definitely can remember are the following:
”Twenties!” – Shichijou Aria (and)
”Pussy Cat!” – Yokoshima-sensei
(And they actually teach English in Japan…)
Nagi no Asukara: If you guys missed the previous posts, you should check back. (^_^) Anyways, playing an episode with the title “Sleeping Beauty”, the kid who has been asleep finally gets awoken (by cheesy topics involving her?). And now that she is awoken, (yesh I’m thinking this logically) what would happen to the town underwater? Don’t tell me she gets the reward without any consequences? Yesh, and if you guys heard a familiar god’s voice in the preview you may be on the same track as me…
[Note: Accuracy of proposition not guaranteed. Seek your nearest animation producer for details.]
And I swear Manaka’s way of awaking is a classic. At least within this wonderful show.
Golden Time: With Kouko getting more desperate every episode, I somehow cannot handle her stupidity coupled with her straightforwardness in love. Which I guess Banri handles well, and everyone else is not. Especially with the fact that he has an unexplainable past with Linda-senpai which EVERYONE wants to know. Even Oka-chan is interested already. But he cannot remember. Then how? Wait for next episode lor. And really, if anyone mistook the Eiffel Tower sculpture as some love object, you’re on the right track. (Audience: As you?) (No, of course. Really, no. Stop with the staring.)
No Seki-kun either. I guess this week’s on school vacation so they are not with their DESKS??
SHOWS
MythBusters: Wonderful episode about guns, and surprising how a bullet going through a bent barrel up to 180 degrees can still fly fast enough to penetrate you. Even if it is in the wrong direction, as Jamie states. The others somewhat make some sense too.
GAMES
Been touching on a couple of (PC, Windows) games recently, thought I should share it here too.
Car Mehanic Simulator 2014: Totally recommended for amateur drivers who don’t know their car, even if they do not want to know more. You will make a car mechanic his (or her) day but telling them the car’s fault, I swear.
Banished: Long time since I played a survival city-building (I guess more of a village instead) game for so long (the whole afternoon today) but I swear it’s a great game. Even though the people inside walk like zombies and take a heck of a long time to do things inefficiently, even if they are educated. The front was mentioned by my sis; thanks anyway.
[All links in bold (from this paragraph) are from Steam, but doesn’t mean no hard copies or… official websites. Yes.]
KLASSIC NOTE
And yes, talking about this. I skipped ahead on Monday to talk about Yanagi Nagi already, so please read it yourself if you have the time. Effort work, you know. Now that it’s on my shelf (I have a post on that too) and also her previous with the addition of the one song I missed from last year “mnemonic”, she has truly became a legend. Well I mean by the least expected person to let me order his/her single. Really. Last time it’s HAPPY BIRTHDAY, or YUKI. Almost want to talk about AZUMA HITOMI. (She’s good too.) (Audience: That’s three years ago already…)
Wow I guess that’s all. Pretty hectic for a week entirely at home. Oops. Yep. My final days going back to that !@#$%^&* is ending soon, so naturally I’m happy. But guess I’m not happy yet, and that’s not good news. Promise you guys APoL Chapter 9 v2 comes tomorrow after I do the review and Chapter 10 is in the works. Drop by often, okay? Like, once a week, okay?
[P.S.: Oh now I’m listening to this song that LX should really listen. It’s called “Dear my friend” by “Goose house”. Dear my friend♪]
Sunday Night Report:
(Normally without a title means… I didn’t put one? Think again.)
How kind of her. If I ever feel pain on my legs and need physiotherapy anytime soon, I’ll go to the nearest hospital immediately for treatment. Well, not that it’s open yet…
[P.S.: That is all I can disclose anyway. Stay tuned for the post you’re more interested in: Entertainment News Weekly]
Saturday Night Report: The (Supposed) Birthday Delivery
If you look at the two images and don’t know that I just got my package this morning, you... never mind. I don’t want to scold people. Transiting to be a civilised person already… (Audience: LOL)
Will be talking about SID’s new single and Yanagi Nagi’s single (which I mentioned over here already), but mainly on SID, and the special gift. Yep. The B3 poster (really, not joking) which I don’t know where to put in my room now. Yanagi Nagi or Manaka-chan? Hmm…
The Klassic Note Review
SID – hug [Single]
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| [Limited Edition/Type A feat. Mao] | [Limited Edition/Type B feat. Shinji] |
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| [Limited Edition/Type C feat. Aki] | [Limited Edition/Type D feat. Yuuya] |
 [Regular Edition] |
Origin:
I guess they also don’t need much introduction either. SID has been a great Rock band ever since I heard them in 2008, under credit of Anime “Kuroshitsuji” (you guys know they’re starting production on a 3rd season, right?) and have been impressing me with great songs since then. Whether it is from moody to lively songs they all have a touch, surprisingly done by vocals and lyricist Mao, backed up by awesome solo guitarist (he does the solos every time so well you forget about everyone else) Shinji, bassist and (surprisingly) composer of the group Aki and upbeat drummer Yuuya. They all come up with nice songs and have been mentioned in credit of several Anime include recent “Magi” and even “BLEACH” too.
Wow too long an introduction liao…
Verdict:
Since it’s only single-track let’s keep it simple. Read below.
(1) hug
If its a emotional song then normally one would listen to the lyrics. Since I guess anyone reading this either is a English well-versed Japanese or just anyone who doesn’t understand Japanese, I’ll not talk about lyrics. But suffice it to say the lyrics are rather intimate, befitting of the title of the song. Melody wise… when I first heard it from the PV, the impression wasn’t deep, but it wasn’t all the bad. Their style if part of the reason why I still listen to them anyway, and I decided to take it. And then I found out it’s a single-track single, and here it is on my shelf.
Conclusion: If you like their style, support them as always. Like, buy their single, like what I did. Haha. Really. Don’t act blur. Also, this single is a good prelude to their album (which I probably wouldn’t buy, don’t know why) which I WILL be listening to it too, once it’s out (I can’t tell you where) next month.
~ Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
Yesh, now about the poster. Initially was excited about getting this order due to its source which was again different from the previous ones. Normally it’s CDJapan (do I need to put all the links here?), and last November it’s Animate Online Shop with Mina-chan and Yocchan’s singles (they get the season’s beta testing first), and this time it’s Yanagi Nagi, from HMV Japan’s online store it seems. Maybe I should just explain what I think of HMV. At first I expected to see a post card along with the B3 poster but then was disappointed because the post card did not appear. Then I checked repeatedly to confirm that the post cards are only for her Limited Edition title. Exceptions did apply on her previous single, but not now. And all early pre-orders do get the poster, which is what I did.
(I’ll probably do up an all-out review of all the retailers once I tried them all. Or most of them. Which would probably be within the year.)
Honestly, it’s late birthday gift. But even more honestly, I enjoyed it. Listening to it just makes me… happy. I guess that’s the reward I have for getting them in the first place. I guess… that’s my spirit. The Klassic Note spirit. Cya guys tomorrow, hopefully I’ll remember to do up the Entertainment News. Or not there’s always Monday…
Wednesday Night Report: The Klassic Note Reviews
(I decided to put them together…)
Verdict:
Pretty impressive single I must say, but not enough to get me to place it only shelf. Let’s just say her composition has been a little uncreative these days as I hear familiar parts and melodies now and then. But her efforts to make it better is not dropping, as I give my first 5-star song of this year.
(1) Faith
And yesh, it’s this song that deserves the prestigious title. Why? In many forms. The PV impresses me with a cool side of miwa, and really whose idea is it to put her on the edge of a… I know it’s camera but isn’t it a little dangerous?Anyway, the song itself is catchy, and the lyrics mean more than what I need to translate, because half the chorus is actually in English! If this song needs just one phrase to motivate you to listen, even if it is this song only:
“the pain remains, but I know it makes me stronger” – From miwa “Faith”
The last part of the chorus translates to ‘Protecting and unchangeable my faith”
(Italics represent from Japanese)
Doesn’t this make you stronger already? Haha well for my case: Yes. That’s why it deserved the 5-stars.
Rating: 5 stars (Impressive)
(2) Kitto Kanau
Eh this… is the reason why it will not appear on my shelf. Heard it a few weeks ago along with its adorably cute KitKat-credit on the PV with her in her mini-world sure is interesting and nice to look at, but the song… cannot make it, I guess. And it’s a tad bit too long, too. For such a song.
Rating: NOT IN LIST
(3) It’s you!
From when I heard this since last year in a live footage video, it wasn’t much of an impression. Even when I first got hold of listening to this single, it still wasn’t right off the mark. But then I noticed that years ago when she started I also listened to this kind of song, so I ask myself “why not give in to this song as well” that kind of thing. And so I did. Besides, it’s a lively song, and very straightforward in meaning, if you get the lyrics…
Rating: 4 stars (Average)
Conclusion:
Another premium production from miwa along with the music company, and looking forward to more of her great songs, which should not take too long too happen, I guess.
-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
KLASSIC NOTE REVIEW
Goose house – Goose house Phrase #08
Oto no Naru Hou e / Koi no Hira Hirari (I merely just followed the official website)
Origin:
Looking at the Anime Edition cover should make you guys have a good guess I knew this from Anime “Gin no Saji” airing its second season since it had a short hiatus last season. But no, I don’t watch the show, but just chanced upon another single that is released on my birthday week (refer to previous post please) which I would like to listen. Thought this would be a good pair to the Yanagi Nagi single but it seems…
Verdict:
Coming from a bunch of budding composers which started from the Sony project “Play You” have came together on their eighth production (as seen from its title), and it isn’t disappointing. Disappointing thing is that I don’t really favour their sing-along acoustic style all the time, and it seems to appear across their other songs for the past two years too.
(1) Oto no Naru Hou e
Well this is what got me going. And it started from the Anime Ending Song preview. That 90 seconds. Which sounded quite different from this full song. It’s quick-paced lyrics soon follow up after the first chorus (which I did not expect) and the bring-up-the-octave-in-the-last-chorus trick was expected due to me seeing the commercial beforehand, but still not very impressed that I can give 5 stars for it. The PV does not really aid in its expressivity, but nice in that it features what members sings the parts and the scenery fits the song, I guess… Overall a good song.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)
(2) Koi no Hira Hirari
Don’t ask me why, but I just can’t seem to catch anything in this song. I was just listening and asking myself ‘is there anything I can talk about in this song’ and I tell you guys honestly, no. This is one of those I gave chance and still cannot make it, that kind of song. I guess one – or two – songs from them is enough?
Rating: NOT IN LIST
Conclusion:
A single to listen, but if you’re into some impactful songs, don’t depend on it. This band of people (who are all composers) are impressive in their coordinative effort and multi-layer chorus, and if you’re into acoustics, this is for you. Or if you like any of the girls, I suppose… Or guys… Or the Anime characters…
-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
[P.S.: Oh it seems that you guys do mind about the “4 star” ratings I give as “Average” but honestly saying, that goes for like 90% of my songs which I ALWAYS listen throughout the year. So it’s nothing much. Every song I listen is special. Those that aren’t are not even given a rating by me. Even “3 stars” sounds impressive if you think about it…]
KLASSIC NOTE REVIEW
miwa – Faith
Origin:
I guess she does not need further introduction, isn’t it? miwa has been determined as the “new generation YUI” by me as I see her grow from her first single, and here now she’s singing songs for various credits (which I shall not bore you guys about) with its awesome Rock hit song! Even if you don’t like shorties, at least give her single a listen. Really.miwa – Faith
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| [Limited Edition] | [Regular Edition] |
Verdict:
Pretty impressive single I must say, but not enough to get me to place it only shelf. Let’s just say her composition has been a little uncreative these days as I hear familiar parts and melodies now and then. But her efforts to make it better is not dropping, as I give my first 5-star song of this year.
(1) Faith
And yesh, it’s this song that deserves the prestigious title. Why? In many forms. The PV impresses me with a cool side of miwa, and really whose idea is it to put her on the edge of a… I know it’s camera but isn’t it a little dangerous?Anyway, the song itself is catchy, and the lyrics mean more than what I need to translate, because half the chorus is actually in English! If this song needs just one phrase to motivate you to listen, even if it is this song only:
“the pain remains, but I know it makes me stronger” – From miwa “Faith”
The last part of the chorus translates to ‘Protecting and unchangeable my faith”
(Italics represent from Japanese)
Doesn’t this make you stronger already? Haha well for my case: Yes. That’s why it deserved the 5-stars.
Rating: 5 stars (Impressive)
(2) Kitto Kanau
Eh this… is the reason why it will not appear on my shelf. Heard it a few weeks ago along with its adorably cute KitKat-credit on the PV with her in her mini-world sure is interesting and nice to look at, but the song… cannot make it, I guess. And it’s a tad bit too long, too. For such a song.
Rating: NOT IN LIST
(3) It’s you!
From when I heard this since last year in a live footage video, it wasn’t much of an impression. Even when I first got hold of listening to this single, it still wasn’t right off the mark. But then I noticed that years ago when she started I also listened to this kind of song, so I ask myself “why not give in to this song as well” that kind of thing. And so I did. Besides, it’s a lively song, and very straightforward in meaning, if you get the lyrics…
Rating: 4 stars (Average)
Conclusion:
Another premium production from miwa along with the music company, and looking forward to more of her great songs, which should not take too long too happen, I guess.
-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
When you thought one isn’t enough!
Goose house – Goose house Phrase #08
Oto no Naru Hou e / Koi no Hira Hirari (I merely just followed the official website)
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| [Anime/Limited Edition] | [Regular Edition] |
Looking at the Anime Edition cover should make you guys have a good guess I knew this from Anime “Gin no Saji” airing its second season since it had a short hiatus last season. But no, I don’t watch the show, but just chanced upon another single that is released on my birthday week (refer to previous post please) which I would like to listen. Thought this would be a good pair to the Yanagi Nagi single but it seems…
Verdict:
Coming from a bunch of budding composers which started from the Sony project “Play You” have came together on their eighth production (as seen from its title), and it isn’t disappointing. Disappointing thing is that I don’t really favour their sing-along acoustic style all the time, and it seems to appear across their other songs for the past two years too.
(1) Oto no Naru Hou e
Well this is what got me going. And it started from the Anime Ending Song preview. That 90 seconds. Which sounded quite different from this full song. It’s quick-paced lyrics soon follow up after the first chorus (which I did not expect) and the bring-up-the-octave-in-the-last-chorus trick was expected due to me seeing the commercial beforehand, but still not very impressed that I can give 5 stars for it. The PV does not really aid in its expressivity, but nice in that it features what members sings the parts and the scenery fits the song, I guess… Overall a good song.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)
(2) Koi no Hira Hirari
Don’t ask me why, but I just can’t seem to catch anything in this song. I was just listening and asking myself ‘is there anything I can talk about in this song’ and I tell you guys honestly, no. This is one of those I gave chance and still cannot make it, that kind of song. I guess one – or two – songs from them is enough?
Rating: NOT IN LIST
Conclusion:
A single to listen, but if you’re into some impactful songs, don’t depend on it. This band of people (who are all composers) are impressive in their coordinative effort and multi-layer chorus, and if you’re into acoustics, this is for you. Or if you like any of the girls, I suppose… Or guys… Or the Anime characters…
-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
[P.S.: Oh it seems that you guys do mind about the “4 star” ratings I give as “Average” but honestly saying, that goes for like 90% of my songs which I ALWAYS listen throughout the year. So it’s nothing much. Every song I listen is special. Those that aren’t are not even given a rating by me. Even “3 stars” sounds impressive if you think about it…]
Wednesday Night Report: The Yearly Occasion
Hi guys. Just sharing a small part of my life, and that is, the day XX years ago that I came out to this world first in an air-conditioned hospital… Oh no, from an operation room WITHOUT air-con first, and then… Well you guys pretty much don’t need to know everything after that, not like I knew what happened. Yes it’s my day today (unlike everyone’s just 2 weeks ago) and there has been little happening. If there isn’t anything happening I wouldn’t even bother writing anything, right?
(Audience: Well you’ll be writing how lonely you are on your day.)
Oh yeah, oh yeah…
Anyways, just seeing how many presents I have on my day:
- New watch from Mom, it’s branded, but I cannot seem to find the item on the Net. Hmm…
- New wallet, from sis, as she did for my previous wallet. Well don’t know how to buy one so…
- My dinner, from Dad. Well that I had my fill. We went a la carte.
- DVD+RW, for myself. Don’t ask me why this, because it’s a little complicated…
But in case you’re thinking I’m burning porn to watch later tonight, it’s a no. Not happening. Like how Tsuda said it. Haha.
Next up: I’ll clear two more single reviews. I want to see how much I can catch up so I can maintain a blog talking about it. Because apparently writing the number of releases I listen to a year may just be torture to myself. So, I want to make this as painless as possible… (Audience: This is painful??)
Also, Tomacchan’s here to celebrate my day! Yay! (Of course I know the others also can, but I just remembered this only…)
(No, the present better not vibrate like Tsuda’s… Oh I forgot that’s if I got it from Yocchan LOL)
Monday Night Report: The Klassic Note Review
Hi guys, I asked for a day more for Yanagi Nagi’s single, and here I am. And what happened? I clicked on the order button, along with SID’s new single, that’s what happened…
KLASSIC NOTE REVIEW
Yanagi Nagi – Mitsuba no Musibime [Single]
(I know; I can’t really see the difference either…)
Origin:
Well this single was to be credited on Anime “Nagi no Asukara” (if you didn’t watch it’s about time you should, it’s great show) as its second Ending Song (yesh second, means you missed the first by the same person last year) and I had an impression of Yanagi Nagi last year with her single “Aqua Terrarium”. Unfortunately her composition skills did not get to me and I left out her only creation in her previous three-track single. But not this time. I intend to give this more chance and given it’s also one of the singles on my birthday week (if I’m mentioning this a lot of times please don’t mind me nagging) so this brings more meaning as I go along.
Verdict:
As I’m willing to be more open for creativity, the impression of this single surprises me well with the complete A-side song and two short and unique B-sides in terms of the indie style I rarely get to hear. More explanations below.
(1) Mitsuba no Musubime
An emotional song which can be related to the show itself, talking about people binding together as with the lyrics. The full song is as decent as the 90-second preview I get to hear for the past few weeks, and is not anything disappointing, just like the Opening by Ray. PV does not really help deepen the impression of the song, but the mood of the song is pretty well displayed in the video, and I swear I saw that painting of wings before. Mina-chan might give you guys a hint.
RATING: 4 Stars (Average)
(2) Intention Propellant
Started a little hesitant to give this, but hearing it again gives a different view on this song. It’s a little sci-fi, as if you understood the lyrics or even bother to find out what “sputnik” is in its lyrics (written by Yanagi Nagi herself, lyrics only anyway) is about departing into space. And then suddenly the title makes sense, along with the image it intends to present. And since the song is short and simple, it’s even easier to absorb, especially for someone like me who takes a lean to this type of songs once in a while, or actually it’s once in quite a while. Nice song, really.
RATING: 4 Stars (Average)
(3) unjour
Yesh people, why I hesitate to write this yesterday is due to this song, also a short song entirely done by Yanagi Nagi herself. Let’s just say this song overall has a mood that is entirely in its own realm, and that’s why I’ve been holding to this song and finding its plus points, in contrast to the one I hear from her previous single. This song stood better chance too, as it is simple, though complicated is its mood. Not some song I’ll recommend to anyone, but it’s good, for me. It’s that kind of melody I’ll think of when I run out of songs to listen, really.
RATING: 4 Stars (Average) (on the lower end though)
Conclusion: A-side pretty expected, did not expect to pick up the two B-sides too, but now I can say this is actually a full 4-stars single. Not very often seen as three songs in my list needs to be exceptionally impressive, and normally includes a 5-star song (Rie fu’s single “For You”). But this, this is just another 4-star single, which means I’ll take a listen if I were you. Even Yocchan’s single is less worth the listening.
~Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
[P.S.: Oh yesh the Tokuten (special gift), the Tokuten… (Audience: You just want the picture of the girl, don’t you…) Not really, but who can resist a free gift, hehe…]
[P.P.S.: Will explain more of the ordering path I took this time round once I get the stuff. Which most likely will come next week. I guess.]
KLASSIC NOTE REVIEW
Yanagi Nagi – Mitsuba no Musibime [Single]
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[Limited Edition]
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[Regular Edition]
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(I know; I can’t really see the difference either…)
Origin:
Well this single was to be credited on Anime “Nagi no Asukara” (if you didn’t watch it’s about time you should, it’s great show) as its second Ending Song (yesh second, means you missed the first by the same person last year) and I had an impression of Yanagi Nagi last year with her single “Aqua Terrarium”. Unfortunately her composition skills did not get to me and I left out her only creation in her previous three-track single. But not this time. I intend to give this more chance and given it’s also one of the singles on my birthday week (if I’m mentioning this a lot of times please don’t mind me nagging) so this brings more meaning as I go along.
Verdict:
As I’m willing to be more open for creativity, the impression of this single surprises me well with the complete A-side song and two short and unique B-sides in terms of the indie style I rarely get to hear. More explanations below.
(1) Mitsuba no Musubime
An emotional song which can be related to the show itself, talking about people binding together as with the lyrics. The full song is as decent as the 90-second preview I get to hear for the past few weeks, and is not anything disappointing, just like the Opening by Ray. PV does not really help deepen the impression of the song, but the mood of the song is pretty well displayed in the video, and I swear I saw that painting of wings before. Mina-chan might give you guys a hint.
RATING: 4 Stars (Average)(2) Intention Propellant
Started a little hesitant to give this, but hearing it again gives a different view on this song. It’s a little sci-fi, as if you understood the lyrics or even bother to find out what “sputnik” is in its lyrics (written by Yanagi Nagi herself, lyrics only anyway) is about departing into space. And then suddenly the title makes sense, along with the image it intends to present. And since the song is short and simple, it’s even easier to absorb, especially for someone like me who takes a lean to this type of songs once in a while, or actually it’s once in quite a while. Nice song, really.
RATING: 4 Stars (Average)
(3) unjour
Yesh people, why I hesitate to write this yesterday is due to this song, also a short song entirely done by Yanagi Nagi herself. Let’s just say this song overall has a mood that is entirely in its own realm, and that’s why I’ve been holding to this song and finding its plus points, in contrast to the one I hear from her previous single. This song stood better chance too, as it is simple, though complicated is its mood. Not some song I’ll recommend to anyone, but it’s good, for me. It’s that kind of melody I’ll think of when I run out of songs to listen, really.
RATING: 4 Stars (Average) (on the lower end though)
Conclusion: A-side pretty expected, did not expect to pick up the two B-sides too, but now I can say this is actually a full 4-stars single. Not very often seen as three songs in my list needs to be exceptionally impressive, and normally includes a 5-star song (Rie fu’s single “For You”). But this, this is just another 4-star single, which means I’ll take a listen if I were you. Even Yocchan’s single is less worth the listening.
~Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
[P.S.: Oh yesh the Tokuten (special gift), the Tokuten… (Audience: You just want the picture of the girl, don’t you…) Not really, but who can resist a free gift, hehe…]
[P.P.S.: Will explain more of the ordering path I took this time round once I get the stuff. Which most likely will come next week. I guess.]
Sunday Night Report: Entertainment News Weekly
As this is a Weekly, it obviously states no relevancy to the time the reviews these are made. So, they are made till today. Shows that have not aired or are in the last week would not be here. Don’t worry, nothing will be missed even though I said that.
ANIME
Tonari no Seki-kun: Didn’t know I missed two episodes. Robot playing and note passing in class are possibly anything you’d do in class, but it’s in extreme in this show. Yokoi even took charge of the robots Seki-kun irresponsibly left them, and even passing notes requires official stamps and forms to fill. What a class…
Seitokai Yakuindomo: More sick jokes coming our way, some from the Manga, and psyched up pretty much half the episode in the Anime. Shino-chan’s potential talent career is a good example, since I know and I read the Manga, haha.
Samurai Flamenco: Yes if cliffhanger is your middle word, then this show's for you. Never short of a surprise, the show continues to carry on a fight even as everyone thought the Prime Minister is the evil one, but is actually the last good guy. Well, aliens ruling Earth is not a new story, so I guess this is acceptable? Come on, even a hyped up leader is possible, what’s not?
Nagi no Asukara: Mostly on Hikari and the girls? Well don’t get what’s so awesome of bravery or confidence (maybe I don’t have) in him, but the girls seem to fall for him, whoever it is, Miuna or Chisaki. Of course, in this love polygon, everything comes together with people liking Chisaki and her character. At least I do. Haha… Especially the uniform changing part: I was laughing expectedly all the way…
Golden Time: Yes, Banri takes some time to go back to his school reunion, which pretty much he forgets, besides Linda. Seriously? Well at least that got Kouko crazy, haha. But this helps him a lot in recalling his accident, and probably would help him choose his love. Whether it’s the old or new Banri. At least this show’s getting in the right direction with each episode…
SHOWS
MythBusters… depends on how fast I can get the show. Yes I guess I’ll talk about it next week?
MANGA
BLEACH: Rukia? That was last chapter. This time round, Byakuya has no choice but to interfere. And for BLEACH fans, As Nodt reminds me of Zommari (that 7th Espada) or even Aizen. Really creepy.
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun: Honestly? I waited too long. But not that the ending is forgotten. The ending went well before the last chapter already, so it was not a surprise. Not until the time lapse. Yes, people you should read this Manga. A nice quirky love story to read. Why don’t they finish this story in Anime anyway? Damn…
KLASSIC NOTE
If you read the previous post (not the one-liner) I reviewed Yocchan’s 4th single “EX:FUTURIZE” and is not really pleased, especially in the style this single is made of. I can imagine Yocchan as a lady in a nightclub, but not any further to give it a thumbs up to continue her record on my shelf at home. miwa’s new single is full of credit songs, and I can only give it’s A-side “Faith” 5-stars. Yes. SID’s new single is a sure-fire though, since it only has one song to prelude into its album a month later. No, not the four limited edition versions, just the Regular one.
Also, listened to Yanagi Nagi’s new single which is half of my birthday song releases. It’s promising, but fortunately or unfortunately 24 hours later I cannot give a definitive review for this yet. It’s either two out of three or getting on my shelf. Along with her previous single. We shall see… Goose house’s new single is not out yet, but this other half may make more of my birthday.
Cya guys then, that’s all. For the review of the single I just listened… could you guys just give me more time? Until next time!…
[P.S.: Will make more progress on APoL for my birthday week, because I made it so I don’t have to suffer anything besides sitting in front of a computer with a word processing software. Haha, jkjk…]
Saturday Night Report: APoL Chapter 9!!
まってたぜ！Here you go:
(Sounds like a good alternative title…)
I just love the “fresh from the oven” phrase, man. You guys just don’t know how ‘fresh’ this is unless you know the time from when I finish and upload and post here all within 10 minutes after I typed the last word in that chapter. Enjoy. I’ll get to Chapter 10 as soon as possible. Until next time…
Wednesday Night Report: The Klassic Note Review
(This post title is on beta. I'm trying to think of a 'best of both worlds' blog for everything in my life. In Blogger. Stay tuned.)
Hi guys, I promised an entry a day for the week, so I decided to stay back to type this on my phone. No, I didn't get to go out. *sob*
Klassic Note Review
Hikasa Youko - EX:FUTURIZE
(Normally reviews are done with all the songs I listen or else no much meaning, but this is for beta as I mentioned)
[Limited Edition] [Normal Edition]
How I got to this:
Well it's been some time since we heard the lovely voice that is Hikasa "Yocchan" Youko (wow her middle name), and up to her fourth single is quite an achievement, since her successful debut as a singer last year. Sadly, this isn't as prime as her previous releases (I can't say 'production'; It's not her composition) as she sings for the new season Anime "Z/X IGNITION", if I'm not wrong.
Verdict:
Too futuristic is my verdict, as I don't really take this genre. Not that I haven't heard this before. Rememberher collaboration album (which doesn't involve her besides singing) last year? That was different.
(1) EX:FUTURIZE
An upbeat, futuristic song that makes me feel hyped at least, but not impressive especially if you don't listen to the preview but the whole song. Amime song producers are doing the mistake of making songs longer than they should be, though no last phrase before the last chorus is spotted. Overall, I'm fine with this. Yes, it's in the I'm-in-too-deep-no-choice-but-to-take-it-in category. Haha.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)
(2) Technoholica
It may be good if they did a slow techno genre or something, but they didn't. So forget it. To add on, the English lyrics which Yocchan sang so inaccurately is giving me goosebumps. It's like Akiyama Mio from "K-ON!" trying to seduce a guy. So nah, no single ordering record already, Yocchan...
Rating: NOT IN LIST
In conclusion, quite an expected single. Not as surprising as the previous single where I got happy of Yocchan singing like Mio once again. Guess this shall not be the first order of the year. Last year this was much earlier...
~Kaineng, on the Klassic Note
Tuesday Night Report: The Self-Satisfactory Job
Now that I've done the last part of the puzzle, let's talk about it.
Wonder what I did just now? It's a long story, so let's start from the top.
Just a few weeks ago that I already noticed the serious consequence (actually isn't much, just that Dad will go crazy) of NOT ending up in an institution to further my education. (yes it's that bad) (yes I know it's been two years) (yea it's my fault for not taking note of the application dates) (yes... that's all?) This has (only now) been a worry of my parents (because they actually don't really care??) and yes, I currently have nowhere to go. That the case, I ought to be doing the alternative to studying as what most would: getting a job.
(Really if you're bored because you have a job or think I'm naive please stop reading any further. You have been warned.)
So I guess I have to do something to pass the time, or I will be referred to as a "freeloader". (As if I wasn't for the past two decades) Because now it's different. I'm grown up. That means that I have to be independent, even though I'm widely sponsored. It's like being a civilian and sponsored by the government, but smaller in scale. So about work... my cousin arranged me to take over his job as a... Technical Support Officer. If no one knows what's that, my cousin says it's just simple computer troubleshooting, or that's what he said. Little do I know until I entered a resume (with his help, thanks again) and was in that semi-formal interview did I understand the reality: I do not work everyday (like twice a week?), need to know a lot more than my own supposed knowledge, and am given a life-inspiring monologue by the boss. WTF? I told to myself, and yeah, was an ordeal for one's first interview.
And he (the boss) he is right: I would have been better finding a full time or part time job outside, I don't have the skills required, and the rest of it? Now I even think he's pitying me because my cousin reeled me in. And after that, I've been complaining to my cousin of why he actually made it sound that simple...
By now you guys would've noticed or have already noticed these few years or many years (wow thanks loyal reader) that I'm scared of facing people, more especially to strangers. Guess it sounds correct for anyone human, but my confidence level here is a little extreme. Not extremely confident, but extremely timid.
*silence*
Now that I've lost 95% of my readers (if any in the first place), let me share what I think I've done to salvage such a situation. I've sent an email to whoever's in charge to tell them I quit the probation period cum test of my abilities and decided to find another job. But how? It has not been easy. Been spending the past few nights on the internet searching for suitable jobs, and with customer service out of my league, the search has not been easy. Mostly logistics which does not require long-term commitment.
By now if you think I'm in a dead end, you are dead right. (Not to make a rhyme, but...) So how? That's what I've been asking myself. But yes, I will continue to find a job, probably the papers, because I'm not going to stay at home. No one wants me to do that anyway. For now, I'm trying, so hope it helps.
Haiz, finally got it all out. Cya guys then, until next time... if you need a job let's search for one together! Ah, the others have gone... *sob*
(P.S.: Will I ever be satisfied with a job? Stay tuned to find out...)
(P.P.S.: Now that I'm doing a post every night, why not I do it for the week? Let's see if I can keep to the promise...)
Monday Night Report: Dream of BLEACH
Hi everyone, and welcome. Now trying out a new way to post using my phone instead from my home computer which I usually do. Since this is a dream scene, let's start without delay.
Ah recently been reading BLEACH Manga and seeing the fight finale of Sternritter As Nodt:
"Someone was fighting with As Nodt when before she was down she released a small fighting being (much like Starkk's little girl Lilynette) towards his opponent and exploded on impact. Both the Sternritter and the mini opponent vanished into thin air and reformed themselves on a pair of familiar Arrancar shoes. Turns out that it is the 9th Espada Aaroneiro with his iconic glass casing top with two small separate heads. He dashed at me and asked me if we could talk as if I were someone he knew. We shifted to somewhere more isolated on the ground. He talked about me having a sister Rukia and he suddenly attacked me which which pushed me towards a corner and into a wall..."
I have a feeling only hardcore BLEACH fans would understand the dream I'm saying now. Sorry for the others then.
Tomorrow: I reveal what's happening in my life now. まっぱで。
Sunday Night Report: Entertainment News Weekly
I don’t know what to think for a title so you guys will have to settle for this. Next time round I may have to write in a novel format, just to get you guys interested.
ANIME
Seitokai Yakuindomo: (I’ll have to start with this because referring to last week’s episode) Liked the way the animation team giving up and posting all the Manga jokes in at once. Saying that I guess more jokes are coming our way, provided you watch and I don’t keep chasing the Manga. Not for now, really.
Samurai Flamenco: Personal feud of Prime Minister to Masayoshi, conflicts with the MMM members and a poor old man who saved Masayoshi and he saved him before seem to be the topics for the week. Next week let’s see if it gets any worse. Haha. Actually, I’m waiting for a cliff hanger, like previous episodes…
Nagi no Asukara: So Shioshishio… is like before, just now covered in snow. Miuna is surprised by almost everything, from the scenery of the underwater town to the school the kids studied to this demigod who lives in the town. And they even managed to find Manaka, who is sitting on a stone which looks like a hand and covered in a bubble of air which somewhat does not destroy her Ena. Now that it IS destroyed (if you read this before watching so sorry it’s spoilers) they think of saving her but WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE TOWN KIDS? You think it’ll be fine?? (Audience: I guess…) Really. Hmm…
Golden Time: Guess Kouko is up and going again, along with Banri, which is somewhat still ruffled in his relationship with Linda. Next episode: What happens if you REALLY leave Banri and Linda to themselves…
SHOWS
No MythBusters this week. Next week have, so that’s good news.
MANGA
BLEACH: Let’s talk a little about it. Rukia recently came back with her new powers (well most generalise it like this, but we know specifically it is through training at the place no one really remembers xD) and is facing against As Nodt (not doing weird symbols, people), that Sternritter who brought Byakuya to his feet. That being said Rukia apparently can bring her opponents down to absolute zero, and move for 4 seconds. Amazing. But where’s the Bankai? Supposedly the first question asked, we also missed why Kubo does not want to continue to let her do her ‘dances’ for her Shikai. This time round it’s a little…
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: Well if you guys have been focusing on Kashiwagi-chan taking Yuuto’s uniform then you’re missing something. Apparenly Tina’s boyfriends is interested in her selfie with the girls. Now that’s something to poke about…
I have absolutely no idea why the translators do not want to release the last chapter of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun. Scared we cry after reading, or them losing the readers after that? I just don’t get it…
MUSIC KLASSIC NOTE
Well this week there’s Ray, which I must say… pretty good. Not awesome, but good. At least they don’t screw up the song, and the PV is just great, in many ways. Next week’s with 2 singles I guess, miwa and SID. Both very looking forward to. But my birthday week’s the next, which is the week after next. (Audience: When’s your-) That is all the information you’re getting, if you don’t know.
Previews-wise… I’ve heard for sphere’s 5th Anniversary single on the end of the month, and it seems like the members are coming up with their own lyrics for the B-side song. OMG. I know. I see a “Toyosaki Aki lyrics” version and got a shock.
New in the list are one more song from FictionJunction “Hito mi no Chikara”, which means the album review was meaningless (because both songs I picked can be found in their singles), also another song from ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE because they are so damn awesome and cannot resist to hand-pick one “Thinking of You”. Think of me when you listen to this song, people, because I recommended it. Haha.
I guess that’s all for the week. Supposed to finish Chapter 9 by today but… the relatives like to meet on today, so… well. Guess I’ll do it after my parade- Well that’s NOT for you guys to know. This should be a page of happiness, or enjoyment, whichever you prefer. Cya guys then. Until next time… remember to drop in here every Sunday, at least. Or any other way of the week, but at least once, ok?
Here’s a picture-slotted-between-pages-two-and-three image for you guys to come back next week: (Been some time since I posted my last one)
(Audience: Cheh lidat only ar?) What if I posted this to give you a taste of what’s coming next week? Would you come back for more? (Audience: HELL YEAH…)
Monday Night Report: Entertainment News Weekly
Hi guys. Sorry about the wait. If anyone actually waited for my opinion, I apologise for the delay. (Audience: What’s with the formalities…) Shall we start then?
ANIME
Samurai Flamenco: What do you know? That 60000th… I don’t remember what number monster that looks like the Flamenco is defeated so easily. And we finally know why, because it’s the underwork of the government. Really? That’s what happens in this show, plenty of cliff hangers. So now what? Even all the other countries in the world is also suffering the same fate, their “heroes” at least. I seriously don’t know how this show can go already. Really.
Nagi no Asukara: Yes, Kaname is back, and so what? Some cannot accept their own feelings, and some just want others back. All this change or no change thing is kind of confusing me already, and I can’t help but wonder what can happen to this love polygon. That on a side note, they decide to discover what is Shioshishio like underwater now after five years of ignorance. And I guess the results are surprising? We shall see that next week then…
Golden Time: Banri was awake to hit the brakes for their recent accident, but is it him? And seriously screw Kouko’s father who just slapped her for this. Ignoring that, looks like Kouko does seem worried about Banri and his ex-girlfriend Linda, huh. Don’t know how will that progress, but let’s hope Banri stays loyal. Whoever he chooses.
Tonari no Seki-kun:
I somewhat don’t understand what’s with the delay with Seitokai Yakuindomo*. Is it because of the translation of the censoring? Or is the show censored itself?
SHOW
MythBusters: Well an interesting shows to determine what experiments we CAN try at home, as controversy to what they always tell us, to NOT try them at home. That’s interesting, but I guess there are people who will try. Not me though unfortunately; I seem to not have any chains at home long enough or even at least two of those metronomes…
KLASSIC NOTE
If those who don’t get the title of this section needs a beating… or an introduction. Refer to the 5th Anniversary site for details.
Well got a bunch of songs this week, proceeding the recent Chinese New Year holiday. Took a straw with Yuuki Aoi’s first single (it seems) because of the unique melody. Well it’s one of those times again I have to hear such a song to balance my inner soul, I think. Past experiences include LITTLE CREATURES and Base Ball Bear. The PV is the highlight though: I didn’t notice she had so much in her like Ayachi…
Also gotten PV for the one above, miwa’s new song (PV rather cool, as always) and SID’s new song too, “hug”. Sounds like a song I would like so I took it down. (PV is rather touching, more touching if I understand the song) A few days before took down Ajikan’s new PV “Rolling Stone” and thought it’s okay, but will give a further elaboration once the special album comes out on the 26th. Yesh, this month.
Also I just received Ray’s new single for Anime “Nagi no Asukara”, yep. The song was… I expected it to not be long, and it wasn’t at all disappointing. Short though, but good. PV-wise… pure fan service only? So I guess I shouldn’t elaborate. Rather plain though, the scenes…
That’s all. I feel like writing more about my life, but I’m not in the mood to. APoL is in great progress, hope to finish Chapter 9 ASAP. Cya guys then, until next time… stay well.
[P.S.: (Audience: Really, what’s with the formalities?) いろいろあったね～ (Audience: Huh?)]