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To all who has already reached 2013, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Well, I am spending my last bits of 2012 reportin kyraensui and my trip to Japan back in July 2012. Almost 6 MONTHS AGO. Now that's a record for late late late! The tl;dr version is: This whole Japan trip revolved around Arashi nerdiness!


( Day 1: Osaka - ArrivalCollapse )


( Day 2: Osaka - Waku Waku Goods Line-upCollapse )


( Day 3: Osaka - Arashi Waku Waku 2012!Collapse )


( Day 4: Kyoto - ArashiyamaCollapse )


( Day 5: Kyoto - GionCollapse )


( Day 6: Tokyo - ArrivalCollapse )


( Day 7: Tokyo: Ghbli Museum, TakaosanCollapse )


( Day 8: Tokyo - Akihabara, KeikarouCollapse )


( Day 9-10: FujiTV, NTV, AirportCollapse )

And this concludes our trip!!! FINALLY. 20 minutes to 2013 :P

I finally received my copy at the end of last week, and here is my review for the CD. Mostly it would be reviewing the album songs.

( My mouthful of individual track reviews :DvCollapse )

Final words:

This album was worth the wait for me. I blasted it on loud stereos, and I can definitely appreciate the intended sound of "party dance pop" genre. There was a very nostalgic sound to it that screams late 1999's/early 2000's, like when DDR used to be the thing. For a '90's baby like me, that sound was a good type of nostalgia. Granted, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it was evident for this album that they were having fun with it, choosing what fulfills them and who they are first and foremost. Ohno picked his favorite genre (according to AD), Jun picked from last year's solo demo tapes cuz he really liked the funkness, and the other three totally matched their personalities.

Genre-wise, it's definitely opposite of Beautiful World. I think I like them about the same.Overall, as the boys suggested, playing the album in order gave the optimal experience. My only criticisms, as stated above, are the initial orderings and that some tracks the instrumentals overpower their voices. Also, while I like most of the album songs, they aren't the easiest to catch along right away. Popcorn is wonderful as a party compilation, but not as much a sing-along one (the tunes will grow on me tho). 

But I definitely loved Popcorn's packaging SO much more ♥ The popcorn heads and the popcorn story booklet were just SO fun and unique that I can't get enough of them. It adds to the whole fun theme they were aiming for. And DID I MENTION THE LITTLE GUYS WERE HIDING HERE TOO?

Hihi, I obviously am epic fail for not posting Japan report after almost 2 months... Stuff happened afterwards, and I'm not sure if there's any merits to post now..

But anyways... as posted on tumblr, my Blackboard ~Jikan to Tatakai Kyoshi-tachi~ DVD has arrived yesterday!!


The box is a 4-fold, and when you unfold each fold for the specific Night, you see a collage of pictures pertaining to that episode. It also comes with a booklet.

Well, I'm pretty much just flailing in my own little corner, since I know most of the fandom is dismissing it... But if my review didn't imply already, I truly loved the Drama SP and loved Sho's performance in here as Shirahama-sensei. I also love Night 2 and 3's stories as well, and certainly not regretting at all of the purchase (first drama one too).

I have only watched the press conference, and I'm reminded how transiently beautiful he was back then ♥ Cannot wait to watch the making. Now if only I know how to DVD rip! /newb

( Edit: after thought.Collapse )

...two days ago, suffering jetlag :'D

Giant report to come. Gave up on it.

Totally late and last minute AnimeExpo2012 report. My sister and I went for one and only reason: Kajiura Yuki and FictionJunction! *_____* And I can say we were totally successful because we got to go to their panel, their CONCERT (heavenly!!!), and got their autographs!!! Thank you gem2niki for the hotel!

( More detail and some awesome cosplayersCollapse )

And now...

Off to Japan for 10 days!

Will be going with kyraensui! Can't wait to see Arashi's Waku Waku *____*; 

I actually saw it a week in advance already but forgot to write about it. Here's my honest review. Btw, this is also the review I submitted to RT.com, so it sounds way too formal for my LJ post IMO, but uh...ah well |D;


Although Brave was bit slapsticky and predictable for a Pixar film, it was still a great entertainment with a nice lesson.

I highly anticipated the newest Pixar film because for the first time we get a Pixar heroine with a growing-of-age story in a beautifully designed fantasy setting. And indeed, the film's cinematography and sceneries were beautiful. The characters had very interesting designs, and Pixar has done a fine job on the research on the Celtic references. The main heroine was very likeable and spunky with several eccentric characters along the way. There are some amazing and top-notch animation in here, and the voice actors/actresses have done a splendid job on bringing the characters out.

But the film falls short next to previous Pixar works because unfortunately the script was a bit weak. I realized that the commercials did not reveal too much on the plot, because indeed if they did, there might not have been many surprises left.

( SPOILERS belowCollapse )

Seems my sister and I are going after all to see Yuki Kajiura and Fictionjunction.

If there's anyone here who's going, or know any people looking for hotel roommates, please PM me. Few conditions: 1) we much prefer all-female room, 2) we don't mind sleeping on the floor. 3) We're most likely only gonna stay 4 days 3 nights.

comments are screened. Thanks!

Solved!

I guess I should say I graduated from college last week as undergrad. Finding jobs for animation/illustration will be tough and rough, but eh, I graduated, finally.

Before making a post for Fanime and all the lulz last week, gonna dedicate a post on the progress to this punk, completed at Fanime after starting back in August last year.


COMPLETED VERSION.

( So much red and sparklesssssss.Collapse )

I think I came a long way since I first sewed. Before it's always been kinda half-assed, but this time I tried to be as accurate as possible, along with the right sewing techniques.
Unfortunately I was rushing to finish it, the final touches had many sewing (but not too visible) mistakes ): But I can still say it came together pretty well.

Fanime pics to come with Mr.Shizuka and Mr.ComeBacktoMe.

I know we're in the midst of the Kagiheya and Mikeneko heat...but I think Blackboard deserves some appreciation. Getting it out of my system while it's still fresh in my mind (and guh, I don't think I can think of anything else for the rest of the night tbh).

I don't have an explanation for the rating (11.0%), though I saw many comments even among fans that it's such a sensitive topic that they didn't want to watch. Could the scandal have pulled some tricks? I don't know. There were also many fans in Japan who weren't able to watch realtime but recorded it. But rating isn't exactly reflective of quality.

What matters is that, it really was a solid and touching drama, and Sho performed so well. AND GOSH DID I BAWL MY EYES OUT IN THE SECOND HALF. T_____T (yes, that part.)

( In case I hint spoilers. And my sappy comments.Collapse )

Blackboard can take my money for DVD already. Yesssssss.