tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59298417794720980502024-02-08T04:00:29.777-08:00The Anime EnthusiastFondly following where the anime leads me...Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-84555772394715947522014-09-20T23:30:00.001-07:002014-09-21T05:49:03.767-07:00As promised, this one is jam-packed!!!Free Eternal Summer Episode 5 <div><br></div><div>So, as you know, on this show I am pretty much meh. Thôugh I am sure there are a host of character obsessed fan girls that would disagree with me, and that's okay. It takes all kinds. I still believe there is too much character focus and not enough plot. The Iwatobi swim team is basically used for comic banter and happy talk. You hardly ever even seem them in the pool. I really really want to quit this show. I mean look at this, they only talked about coming from swimming. We didn't actually see them swim. They will waste a whole episode worrying about Nagisa and cutting back and forth to Rin, Sousuke, and Momo actually at the pool. The end. Time wasted....</div><div><br></div><div>Who cares if he has to leave swim club? He never swims anyway. None of them do. This isn't a sports anime anymore. It makes me sad when I think about how much I was looking forward to it....looking forward to something happening....like a re-match between swim clubs, or they fight to go to nationals. Free has the opposite problem as Kuroko no Basket, which I happen to like more. Kuroko no Basket has very little character development, but has enough sports rivalries and such to keep me engaged. It's hard for me to distinguish characters by personality. Rather, I usually do it by hair color and look of the character. But at least sports are involved. Though I am glad Rei actually helped out in this episode. Especially, since they usually treat him like garbage. Oh Rei, only Nagisa and I appreciate you!! </div><div><br></div><div>Oh my goodness, they actually remembered a Nationals?!! Does this mean they will actually swim sometime soon?? I doubt it.....</div><div><br></div><div>Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus Episode 6 </div><div><br></div><div>More suffering Ciel, how could I not be pleased?! Ohh! A William and Sebby fight! Be still my heart! Are you trying to make up for the fact that I had to watch Free!? So, you are throwing something wonderful at me? I really do appreciate that. Aww, poor Ciel has a fever and they are using it as an excuse to give us flashbacks. Do people really have flashbacks in their sleep when they are sick? Perhaps we do? Maybe it is a more natural thing than I give it credit for. Sometimes it's hard to be alone because any and all of the embarrassing things we've ever done come flooding back to our memories. </div><div><br></div><div>I love you most when you are like this, Sebastian. I love how far you are willing to go and what you are willing to do. Dirty and yet unsoiled, like a true anti-hero. You are almost on par with Johji Koizumi. almost. I think the only big appeal of Johji over Sebastian is how far Johji goes with no supernatural abilities yet he can make you believe he has them if he wanted to. His only power is his charm. Sebastian is like loving Superman -- an entity that is already above us, while loving Johji is like Batman -- a regular person with only his wealth to recommend him but manages what seems like magic. I just happen to favor Batman over Superman, but in the end, they are both good. I am sorry Ciel is back in the mansion. I wanted to see him suffer more. </div><div><br></div><div>Oh well, at least I can look forward to the aftermath that's coming in the next episode! </div><div><br></div><div>Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun Episode 2 </div><div><br></div><div>Mikoshiba, I both love and hate you. He is strangely adorable like Nozaki said but I think I would lose against his personality and just get angry. It's cute when you aren't subjected to it and just watch it from afar. He ahould really think before he talks. I really like Seo. I think that's the kind of high school girl I would be....ummm....or not......Nozaki totally fell into her pace without warning. Oh wow! I wish I could sing like that! Go for it, Seo! Okay, I think I am unfortunately a lot like Seo. </div><div><br></div><div>I am liking this show a lot!!</div><div><br></div><div>Baby Step Episode 21 </div><div><br></div><div>Good luck, Maruo! I hope you don't lose in the first round.....but well, it's pretty likely that you will. Nabae is a lot like Maruo, so he will be tough to beat. I will not be faked out by the first point either show. He has a good chance of losing. I wonder why Takuma wouldn't play a practice game against him? I think he is finally seeing Maruo as a rival and doesn't want him to learn from anymore of his moves. However, it's just small conjecture at this point. </div><div><br></div><div>I am glad Maruo thought of the fact that Nabae is studying him. I was worried he wouldn't pick up on that for some reason. It will be cool to see how the match unfolds. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Free Eternal Summer Episode 6 </div><div><br></div><div>Oh how cute! They are pretending this episode is going to have something to do with swimming when clearly it's just going to be more character development. I don't know how people stand this show....I don't even want to write about this show anymore. maybe I should pick up when I am in a better mood and instead watch something more fun....it is nice knowing that Rei has a hairless chest. Ai-chan is annoying. Though I did think the brothers with Gou was cute. Haven't seen Sousuke in a while, not that I am complaining because I am clearly not. Oh my gosh, they are actually swimming! I am indeed shocked. After 5 episodes of absolutely nothing leading absolutely nowhere. Finally, we seem them swimming. </div><div><br></div><div>Ok, Rei hate...we didn't get to see his race!!! You bastards!! Though I am happy he won. You guys are still jerks to Rei. He gets seconds so they can expAnd the Makoto and Haru race!! I wanted to see Rei's race!!! They could have at least given me that!! </div><div><br></div><div>Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Episode 5 </div><div><br></div><div>Love Love Love Jupiter....and Usagi is so much cuter in Japanese than she ever was in English. I should have known. Language really does alter personality. The characters I enjoyed as a child seem so different to me in Japanese, but the change is for the better. I doubt they would or could alter the characters personalities in any great way. Therefore it has to be the difference in dubs and subs. Those subtle nuances that cannot be replicated. That's why subs are superior to dubs. The dub is a completely different story in some strange ways. Toru Honda, one of my all time favorite characters is extremely different in the dub. She's annoying. I didn't get through five minutes. I would have missed an amazing anime if I didn't see the sub first. That's why I like subs. Dubs have their usefulness and purpose, just know that you are always missing something. </div><div><br></div><div>I am glad Jupiter is tearing down Nephlyte and all but please please do not skip the Nephlyte Naru love story....please please don't skip it. It was so beautiful!! That's all I ask!! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dramatical Murder Episode 8 </div><div><br></div><div>Awesome! Amazing! Loved it! Loved watching Aoba go inside Noiz and fix him. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-44984154906991472442014-09-20T04:58:00.001-07:002014-09-20T06:06:29.816-07:00Love Stage Playing Catch Up!!<div><br></div><div>After a long absence, I am back! Sorry for the wait. Since I took such a long time, I will make this one power packed. As big as I can make it! Whew-hoo! Let's go! Let's begin with Love Stage....</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Love Stage 8 <div><br></div><div>I love the hype of Izumi's press conference. Izumi, you are both cool and cute and I love you! Why are they going for the noir vibe with the fancy sentences on black to express lines. It reminds me of the phoned in last episode of Kare Kano. I loved Kare Kano, but that last episode frustrated the hell out me. However, the idea here is clever. It's a mix of a press conference that keeps sneaking back a review of what has happened before while continuously trying to move the plot forward. I was almost mad, but the way they did this managed to pacify me in a strange way. It could quite easily be done badly. I want to be spoiled like Izumi!! Maybe, we all do.....somewhere deep down...Shougo spoiled him rotten. Somehow that just made me love him more. Hahaha Rei mo! Rei mo! You are so guilty! I want a Rei! Where can I find a Rei? Can such a perfect man exist? </div><div><br></div><div>Actually a Rei mixed with a Tezuka Kunimitsu with a little Kyou from Fruits Basket would be a beyond perfect human.....whhhhhh.....beyond perfect human........want want want want......when are we actually gonna see the press conference!! I can't wait!! Aww, Rei and Shougo. That story kind of reminds me of Kodomo no Omocha. Sana-chan's manager was once a homeless guy and wore glasses and was also named Rei. I like Love Stage's Rei better. I love it when Ryoma calls Shougo Oniisan. He's totally invited himself into the family. Ryouma's kiss of calm STRIKE!! Kawaiiiiiiii!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>BEST REVEAL EVER!!! I still want to be spoiled like Izumi.....</div><div><br></div><div>Love Stage 9 </div><div><br></div><div>He's crazy. I really want to be spoiled like Izumi.....real life sucks.....buying all the merchandise of the guy I like. I started trying to buy Super Junior stuff recently...then I came across an article where Leeteuk, Shindong, and Yesung were criticizing big girls back in 2010 and I questioned my support. Finally I just decided to support the members I like and not worry about it. After all, they are real people and real people can be insensitive, inconsiderate jerks. I was especially surprised that Shindong was so critical knowing what it's like to constantly be criticized and judged for his weight, but whatever. It's the old Fred Flintstone effect. Guys can be horrid and let themselves go to the utmost extremes and be okay but if a woman isn't perfect she is less than garbage. Anyway.....I'm done ranting....poor Ryouma is jealous!! I feel bad for him. Ryouma!! Not on the tatami!! At least put down a futon first! </div><div>Wwww, you almost won him but your body gave out.....that sucks....I really wish I could buy that much stuff without worrying about money. </div><div><br></div><div>The BL question....I have been waiting for this one and it is everything I thought it could be. Way to live up to expectations!! Love Stage, you rock!! Kuroi!! I love you, too. It was so nice of you to go after Izumi. </div><div><br></div><div>Love Stage 10 </div><div><br></div><div>How terrible. Those guys are basically committing sekihara....I like how they find themselves attracted to him afterwards anyway. His charm is amazing! I need some of that Izumi power....but not too much...just a little. hahahaha elephant! Classic!! I could watch that 100 times!! I love this show. Finally, thanks to Kuroi-kun, whom I also love, Izumi realizes his true feelings and races toward his love. I love how he aggressively bursts into the apartment, hugs and kisses him. It's adorable. Aww, Izumi! Rei was right, it's definitely gonna hurt!! Shougo's Izumi sense goes crazy.....nice distraction Rei, sacrificing yourself to save Izumi....</div><div><br></div><div>Hahaha I told you it was gonna hurt Izumi....aww Ryouma cried!!! That's the cutest thing ever!! Yay, Love Stage!! Is it getting a second season? I know as a Manga reader there is more to the story....so if. Your not reading the manga....read the manga....</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-60009124547616581362014-08-25T18:50:00.001-07:002014-09-12T08:22:16.693-07:00Games..and Naruto....but mostly gamesHadaka Shitsuji <div><br></div><div>True End Toudou... Okay, anyone who has ever played this game knows how fantastically sick it is. You go from a generally nice and normal guy to an extreme S. Well that is if you want to win....The endings are also rough no matter if the ending itself is good or bad. It took a long time to get to Toudou, anyone who knows me knows that Sakuma is by far my first character choice, Komine was second, but Toudou was third. Apparently, though, he is not a popular character as I never hear much talk about him. However, from what I can see, he was keenly an authors favorite as so far he got the best true ending out of the bunch. If you haven't played Toudou's route, go ahead and do it. It's totally worth it. Especially if you compare it with Komine's, which was well much messier......I don't say any of this negatively, however. This is one of my favorite games. </div><div><br></div><div>Oh Sakuma-San...I wish you would appear at my door. I love submissive guys...he also has my favorite Japanese guys name Kyou. </div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Naruto......</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There is a reason nobody enthusiastically talks about Naruto: The anime anymore, and that reason is....filler...finally it's getting good, but you know some crappy filler is waiting just around the corner. I am seriously, just give the show a vacation if you need to and focus on the real and the good stuff. I truly believe that's how One Piece has managed to stay interesting after twelve years and still has merchandise on the shelves and stays in the minds and imaginations of it's people. Though I here the Naruto manga is really good. Can't put much in the way of filler in a manga though. And now, back to stupid stupid pointless filler....</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Voltage Games: Princess 2 </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Highly Recommended! I think the story is much much better than the first round of Princess routes they put out. The characters are much better and the stories seem to be much less frustrating. They weren't hard, just frustrating. My two favorite characters are Ivan Chernenkov and Sieg Lieben. I have played Kuon as well and he was mehhhhh...it was good, just not Ivan good. I can't even be 100% sure why I liked his character so much as he and Kuon share some characteristics. I just do. He was by far my favorite. Perhaps it is also because he is one of two characters that aren't descended from an original prince from game one, he was allowed to be more unique. I like Sieg much better than playing his grandfather, who was much more good looking than interesting. Sieg had a much better character at least in my opinion, but everyone has different types. Which is your favorite? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Top Ten Voltage Games for Apple ( in my humble opinion) </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">10. Baddest Bidder </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">9. Metro PD </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">8. Princess 2 </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7. Moonlight </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. Bodyguard </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. Office Secrets </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. First Love </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Love Again </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Forced Wedding </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. In your Arms Tonight </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Top Voltage Characters </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Noel - Sleepless</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ivan - Princess 2 </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ishigami - Bodyguard </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Class Trip - Homare (only in season one) </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tonight - Kippei, Genji, Ritsu, Soji, Ginnosuke </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Wedding - Yuta </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dreamy Days - Ryuzo, Takeshi </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Baddest Bidder - Soryu </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Devil - Shiki </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Some voltage games from list one do not have characters in list two since I am holding out for what I hope are the best ones: love again- momoi and kikuchi, first love - Sota Yamamoto and Mitsuru Sanada ( sadistic megane-kun). The concepts for these two games were good enough to get me excited so despite being new they ranked high on the list, though we shall see if they are really good. List may be revised many times in the future. It's not anime, but it's close. Soon I will be back to reviewing anime again. I haven't forgotten. </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-19855881764756344682014-08-21T17:47:00.001-07:002014-08-22T03:03:24.934-07:00Moto Moto KudasaiLove Stage Episode 7 <div><br></div><div>You are cruel, Izumi. He loves you, you appear before him and stay in house but aren't really returning his feelings. Ichijou is a better man than most real men, because he is animated. He won't take advantage of you. No matter how much he wants to. Ryouma Ichijou, best boyfriend award should go to you...you know once you become Izumi's boyfriend. Izumi, you are really worrying Rei. Just call home before he has a caniption. I can't get too mad at you, though. I do the same thing when I get upset about something....steep myself in anime and or sleep a lot until I feel better or figure something out. </div><div><br></div><div>Yes, you treated him badly. He cooked for you, did your laundry, supported you in your time of need, and didn't take advantage of you, when he clearly could. He is a saint of a man ( and clearly only exists in the world of fantasy) Now, make sure you make it up to him. Look at how much you worried, Rei-kun! You should have called home last night like Ryouma told you, too. Okay, seriously Ryouma, best boyfriend award!! If only people like you could exist in the real world. Oh, Izumi, it must feel nice to be so loved. I mean your brother, your soon to be boyfriend, Rei...I'm sure your parents care a lot too. It must be nice...treasure your relationships! Satou San, your my hero!! Picking up Rei and holding him princess style. Ouch! Your like my big brother! It was so sweet until that line, but of course, the comeback goes to Ryouma! Izumi's heart is going tokidoki! Keep up the good work. </div><div><br></div><div>Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Episode 4 </div><div><br></div><div>I really wonder how Usagi and Ami got into the same school since their are usually entrance exams. The only theory I came up with is that they are junior high school girls and maybe they go to public school. Usually, high school girls don't wear sailor uniforms anyway. They usually go for the "western style" uniforms in high school, which I guess would also explain, why at least in my mind, they never seemed to graduate from junior high school. Though I am not sure if they did or not later in the series. When I watched before it was hard to get your hands on the more recent episodes, and on TV they rarely got passed that obnoxious kid Rini. Not looking forward to her, but maybe like Rei, she will improve in the Japanese language version. </div><div><br></div><div>I love Usagi's dad and his giant 80s glasses! I am surprised they are showing this episode so fast. I guess they are speeding through somewhat, not that I don't understand why. The original series had the luxury of taking it's time, but now they are roping in a new audience and trying to be loyal to the new audience as well, and sailor moon is a really long series as well. Nephlyte! Ahhhhh!! I love you! Please just don't skip Naru/ Nephlyte....that's all I ask....!! A new tiara! Is it the kind with the soundtrack that sounds like it came from a video game, because that was one of my favorite parts. Nah, they probably won't replicate that. Aww, and that strange love story between Mamoru and Usagi begins....ehhh! They are gonna bring in Jupiter already! Wait, why am I surprised. They want to establish the five main scouts. Again, this isn't the original and so they won't take as much time as they did. This will be like the Sparksnotes version of the show. Still, I like Jupiter. She's like my second favorite. I'm not mad at you, keep up the good work. </div><div><br></div><div>Kuroshitsuji Book of Circus Episode 5 ( Spoilers if you haven't seen the full series...the ones before Book of Circus) </div><div><br></div><div>Don't be so hasty Bo-chama, you are gonna mess up if you do. See, and now you messed up. I guess you better hope Sebby gets there in time to save you. Okay..Did not see that one coming! Not at all!! Ciel, your a good liar. I still wish your soul had gotten eaten. That was so unfair. Therefore, I want to see you suffer more. I wish you would have eaten him, Sebby. Team Sebastian all the way! That kid was saved by misplaced sentimentality and never got his comeupins. Nevertheless, it's still a good show. It's an unsatisfying ending but, it's not a bad ending, nor a bad show. </div><div><br></div><div>Free Eternal Summer Episode 4 </div><div><br></div><div>I am a bit behind on this series for whatever reason. I don't really know why myself. I guess I have mentally prepared myself for more megane-hate. They treat Rei so badly, when they bother to mention him at all. Poor Rei. I do like Momo, though they basically forced him to join up. Stop being mean to Rei!! I love you, Rei! You deserve better friends. You deserve people that appreciate you...stop picking on Rei's beautiful bento! I love Momotarou. Almost as much as Rei. He's my second favorite. He brings a good energy. I liked his older brother, too though. Wow, people must really like Rin. They never try to embarrass him. He never gets treated like Rei. I know I am supposed to be in love with this show, but it really only focuses favorably on Rin and his friend, Sousuke. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Iwatobi group is mostly used for laughs and put in the background and my favorite character is treated like absolute crap. As it goes from season 1 to 2, I definitely don't like the show as much. Even when Iwatobi is being serious all they do is talk about Rin and Sousuke. Tsumannai....sorry but I don't like Rin. So focusing on him is boring for me. He's not interesting. He hasn't done anything except be a rival for Haruka. Now, even Haruka is pushed in the background for Rin. It makes me dislike Rin even more. What is so good about him. I am bored. Maybe that's why I put off watching this show....I don't get the feelings I know I small " supposed" to, but I want to be there to support Rei. Though I am probably encouraging their casual abuse by watching it. Nationals....I doubt it. I haven't seen them do anything that would make anyone believe that..... This is the problem..it's too character focused and not sports focused enough. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You're right Rin, because you step on your friends that's why you can be where you are. You jackass. Augh! I really really don't care about Rin!! Ace of Diamond, Prince of Tennis, Yowamushi Pedal, even Baby Steps, are more sports focused. They focus more on the sport and their relationships in it. They made free a bit too character focused and not enough on developing the relationship through the sport. That is what makes season 1 better than season 2. Hopefully, it will get better as the series goes on, but meh..I pretty much wish I wasn't watching it. It's the freakin Rin show now....boo!boo! Boooooooooooooooo! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Dramatical Murder Episode 7 </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Yes! A good anime. Finally, we get to see the inside of Platinum Jail. Still, Aoba, you totally fell Into a trap. How cool, to have a tattoo that devours people, but that kind of ability takes too long and has no real purpose. What good does it do you if the person goes berserk and kills you. That's like craziness. There is no real power or reason behind it and can only end in your own destruction. What is the point of having and usuing such an ability? Especially, when it takes so long to implement? Better off with mind control or some other ability. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lost space....accidentally hit undo...... Can't remember exactly what I wrote.....freakin good show though. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-Kun episode 1 </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ha. I told him I loved him and he gave me an autographed picture of himself...that isn't exactly accurate but that's what it reminded me of. That and that old Chpmunks Christmas cartoon when Dave gave an autographed picture of himself to the chipmunks as a present....if I ever have kids ( which is not bloody likely) I would totally do that to them! Merry Christmas, All the best, Shoot for the Stars, --- Mom. And me posing and trying to look inspirational...I want them to think twice before inviting friends over....anywho....this girl is cute, but not too bright. She fills in beta for four hours and only then realizes he is a manga-ka, then finally looks at the name on the autograph. These two people deserve each other. Only in this man's man does " I wanna be with you always" translate into " I want to work for you" by the way, the opening song is pretty funky. I am diggin it. Man, is she slow!! But, somehow that makes her cuter. cute girls can get away with stuff like that. People like me would die if we were like that, so I admire those who can get away with it. " let's wash our hands throughly" I cannot tell you why that was funny or how hard it hit me but man,...I can't stop laughing at that....I hate seeing students live in better apartments than me, but well he has a job so I guess I can let it slide. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Dasei! Hahaha I like the two person bike...shouldn't they be singing, Daisy Daisy? I heard it once in Japanese from revenge of the nerds....Sakura also thought it was Dasei...luckily, it turned out okay. Hahaha! I can't believe she's on it again! Hahaha he still hasn't figured out that she likes him....seriously, wow! Haha I love how Nozaki- kun can insult himself that way. This really makes me glad that I am old and that fuan fuan tokidoki suru time of life is over. I think it's better to just watch other people and characters go through it. Luckily, I am too old to fall in love for real anymore. What's with all the cats?! Hahahaha. He gave her another autograph...seriously. Just give up on him. On the other hand, please don't...it's funny to watch. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Good first episode. Looking forward to more...looking forward to Mikoshiba-kun.,,,, who seems to be nothing like he was described....</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-61145153208815765872014-08-20T05:59:00.001-07:002014-08-21T09:33:08.318-07:00Another one bites the dust....HOkay, one line in and I am calling it a draw....oh sorry this is Sword Art online 2 Episode 4....<div><br></div><div>He's going there for no other reason than there is a 1% chance that someone might be killing other people in a video game he knows nothing about and they have no hostages! not his girlfriend! not his sister, not his cute little computer-generated daughter. Look I agree, the writer is terrific. I loved the characters and the shows, but I will wait for the reviews to see if it's any good. I cannot seem to suspend my suspension of disbelief on this one....can't they just bring back yowamushi pedal already!! </div><div><br></div><div>Ace of Diamond Episode 44 </div><div><br></div><div>It never fails to excite me! I love it! I sincerely hope Seido makes it to nationals. I would love to see Sawamura pitch at Koshien. That was enough to relax me from my longing for more of the Korean drama, Jang Bori is here and Yowamushi Pedal...at least for a little while. </div><div><br></div><div>Baby Steps Episode 19</div><div><br></div><div>Ummm....you're playing against a pro. Why do you expect to be any good when you only started playing a year ago. Don't let it crush your confidence. I mean he is genuinely depressed when his strategies don't work out. However, that's probably why he keeps improving. I do like NHKs strategy of making seemingly ordinary personality traits an asset to making successful people. This show us better than it first appeared to be. Also, they always stress the slow and steady strategy. They show the hard work involve and not just a montage, which is why their series are usually so long. They show gradual improvement and hard work. I guess that is expected for the company entrusted with educating Japan through public television. Still, it's expensive and I hate paying for it.....brooding.....but since I did, I am watching it hard! Watching things like this make me want to work harder, too. That's why I started to really like sports anime the best. It's like epic Shounen anime, with limited human ability. They win or lose, they practice and challenge, sometimes in sports you have to lose and make mistakes in order to get better. You don't need villains, friendly rivalry is enough. The drama comes naturally from the game, without hurting anybody. I never noticed this about sports before, or I think I would have tried harder to play. </div><div><br></div><div>If it's one thing I appreciate about Japan it's their tradition of diving into something and putting lots of effort into it. In America, we put our yards in many different pots looking for one that suits us best. In Japan, you find something and you focus on getting as far as you can in it. Neither strategy is wrong and I find occasions to champion both, but it would be nice, I think to have a long experience in doing something and to enjoy putting forth effort into that thing. I don't have much experience in that, since I am flaky. </div><div><br></div><div>Dramatical Murder Episode 6 </div><div><br></div><div>Oh Mizuki, you let go of Obachan! Man, I love this show. It's creepy monocle man! I hate that he is so scraggly. A megane man should always be clean cut, even an older one. What's with this?! Where the hell did Mizuki go? Oh....poor Mizuki...never join groups named after hard drugs..and what's with that name, Dry Juice? Juice is anything but dry. I don't get it. Why did I need to see two shots of Mink drinking coffee and facing away from everyone? Let's just pretend he isn't there. Ba-chan is lying...that ahh..gives it all away, but I still love you. I am sure everything else is true exposition. I love you megane secretsry. That's how a true megane us supposed to be, monocle man, you should be taking notes. Clean cut, short hair, beautiful glasses, darn near perfection...man, I want a superpower like that. With that I could control the world! Poor Aoba, that's a lot of weight on your shoulders. Still, that power is cool, you should be happier about it. I love that the police in this world are just like the police in real life, corrupt and dangerous, not to be trusted....I guess truth really is stranger than fiction. Another great episode. </div><div><br></div><div>Love Stage Episode 6 </div><div><br></div><div>No matter how much I love Rei, my mind is elsewhere. I revisited The game known as Naked Butler today, and revisited my favorite chara-- Sakuma-San, yes his refined butler-esque persona. I don't know why I love uptight Japanese megane butlers....I just do! Ren sort of reminds me of Sakuma, but he's no Sakuma. He's much more honest and crass, but just as caring and dedicated. You can't help but like him. I really want a personal secretary. I think that's what it boils down to....like to love....</div><div><br></div><div>You really thought Izumi was gonna be excited about debuting. You know he has his heart set on being a manga-ka. Oh , Izumi....I love this show! It's like Rei just exists to crush his dreams. Man, there is nothing scarier than facing the editor head on. They should at least let you go home and look at it after you leave. I felt the same way when I saw scenes like that in Bakuman. It just feels so confrontational. But, the entertainment business is always a hard one not only to get into, but to stay in once you are in...or so I've been told. </div><div><br></div><div>Good little Izumi...run into Ryouma's arms....and freakin stay there. The one who loves the most is the loser. Ryouma is so serious about him too, hahaha he totally flashed Ryoma...boyfriend shirt! He's in my bed with no undies! Test of wills, Ryouma...endure. Ryouma's second confession!! Izumi, you can't just tell the person you love you will be with them to solve your problems. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-14903290152117136082014-08-09T04:38:00.001-07:002014-08-20T04:08:42.992-07:00It's so hard to say goodbye, to bad anime eeeeeeI Psycho-Pass 2 Episode 2 <div><br></div><div>They combined last seasons two episodes into one and added a couple extra cuts. Sigh.....why am I watching this if it's all going to be the same? What a rip off. I guess it means they will add new content eventually, but how long will we have to wait, while they waste our time? I will only get to the new content if I can make the cut. </div><div><br></div><div>Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Episode 3 </div><div><br></div><div>Yay! We got to meet Rei. So far, I don't dislike her as much as I did in the original version, but we just met her. However, they didn't really fight with each other, so I don't have much more to say about it. Actually, I was much more psyched to get a glimpse of Nephlyte. As I have mentioned, the love between Nephlyte and "Mollie" I forget her name in the Japanese version, though I used it previously, it starts with an N. I can't wait to see that. I should be a while before we meet any new Sailor scouts. So, I have a bit of a wait ahead of me. I though Jedite had a thing for Sailor Moon, not Sailor Mars? Maybe that comes later or maybe I remember it wrong. I guess we shall see. I am so pumped. I can't wait until I can start buying Sailor Mercury stuff!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Shounen Hollywood Episode 5</div><div><br></div><div>Yep. I am too old for this. This play is lame to me and like really boring.....I think I need to leave this one behind. If you're into it. I am sorry. It just isn't for me..... I don't want to waste anymore time on it. I really really tried. </div><div><br></div><div>Psycho Pass 2 Episode 3 </div><div><br></div><div>Okay, adding in short clips of the villiain talking and reruns does not a new series make. If they do that I am just gonna assume I am wasting my time. Seriously, how many re-runs am I supposed to take?! I am too old for this. If I wanted to watch the show again....I would watch the show again. I wouldn't have wasted my time waiting for a season 2. Especially, when, while the concept is a good one, the original anime was pretty boring through most of it. The excitement came in the psychological aftermath once you understood how the world worked...but this is season 2! We know how the world works, we know these people. This is cheap cheap cheap cheap... I am sorry psycho pass fans, but I am leaving this one behind as well. Somebody let me know when and if they ever get to a new story....and or things finally get interesting....two episodes from the original episode into one season 2 episode does not a sequel make. Still I get worried it will get interesting while I am not looking....but I am willing to take that risk. </div><div><br></div><div>Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus Episode 4 </div><div><br></div><div>I love you, Suits!!! Psycho Pass should learn how to write a sequel series from this show. Not that it is a sequel, which is fine. Instead it's the adventure alluded to in the series, that they elaborated on now. But, Kuroshitsuji has great sequels under it's belt. Real ones!! And book of circus is good. We get to see our favorite characters in a new environment, meeting new people, using different dialogue...and a bit of the same....that's what I thought psycho pass 2 would be...minus the whimsy. I love that they are making fun of ciel! Keep up the good work! I don't like cops but anime cops are good people. They didn't deserve that. Neither did the girl....whatever they did but I am sure it wasn't good. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-84059629065435964492014-08-08T21:26:00.001-07:002014-08-09T03:42:25.778-07:00Countless QuestionsSeriously, What is up with Psycho Pass 2, Episode 1????<div><br></div><div>Are they really just revamping the same story that came out a year ago?! I hope not, I have to admit the series itself was kind of boring. The concept was good and the characters were interesting when actually given the time and space to explore them, but mostly, it was just the main chick, who I am sorry is stereotypically boring and a detective story, which I hate. I hate detective stories. Mind you I watch them sometimes, like detective Conan, but even then I watch it for the funny parts, the characters, and to see him finally become older again. I know in General, Japan has a thing for Detective stories. I say it speaks to the culturally meticulous nature of the people. However, I don't like them, so a good story and cool characters are necessary for my attention. Maybe they will start off like Kuroshitsuji, one episode is the same, and then it gets into a different story. However, I doubt it. So, what exactly is the deal? I thought it would be a sequel. </div><div><br></div><div>I am feeling disappointed....so, I really hope I am proved wrong soon or at least pleasantly surprised. </div><div><br></div><div>Shounen Hollywood episode 4 </div><div><br></div><div>So, Kira is a perfectionist. He tries hard and gets criticized for not trying hard enough. It seems to me that God is causing all the problems in the group because he cannot let go of who he was back when he was an idol. So, they explain his huge age difference by saying he was thirty seven and they thought he was seventeen...I call bullshit! I have seen some Japanese women and men that look younger than their age...a lot younger but that is a stretch. Especially for a slice of life anime. The rules are different than in a gag or supernatural anime. </div><div><br></div><div>As I venture forward attempting to figure out the plot, I have come up with a simple formula. Slowly, but surely the boy idol stage show known as Shounen Hollywood is about to reopen it's doors with new idols to replace the originals. The originals were famous but most of them basically faded into obscurity, yet they continue to come back to the original theater to influence the lives of the new performers and reminisce. The new performers, instead of being chosen based on their own merits are chosen because of their likeness to an original member, and God, the president is there to torture them and make them feel bad about themselves so that they can "learn" something. I still think it's pretty boring. </div><div><br></div><div>So we are going to get a half-assed glimpse into their personalities and then what? That's what I don't get. Really, I get frustrated because these episodes don't do what they are set out to do. They don't teach me about the characters, only their ambition. It all feels superficial and glossed over. Perhaps my problem is I am not a true enthusiast of idol culture. I like certain songs and groups, but like everything, there is a deeper philosophy and way of life that seems to be over my head. I just cannot take it as seriously as they would want me to, which is why I think maybe I shouldn't be watching it. Maybe it's not an anime for people like me. Maybe I am too old for it. I may have to give up on this one....</div><div><br></div><div>Love Stage Episode 5 </div><div><br></div><div>Oh Izumi, you really should find an art partner if you want to make a manga. Most people won't go for such crudely drawn figures in this day and age, but so long as your story is good, you have a chance. I would love to read Izumi's anime and see if it has a good story. I just can't really imagine it no matter how hard I try. He's so dramatic. </div><div><br></div><div>Oh Ryouma! I just love you. Your lack of pride, your beautiful turbo apologies, the way you brute force your way into Izumi's life...your delusional praise of his terrible drawing skills. His manga ka friends faces were priceless. I still feel bad. It's like Izumi is taking advantage of Ryouma's love, but he doesn't innocently without evil intent. I have done this before. It's hard to know and understand when someone is being super kind to you and whether or not it means something more. It's no one's fault, but you can't put your guard down Izumi...that's how you get kissed in your sleep...your lucky Ryouma is such a good boy...or such a busy boy, or it may have been much worse....</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>BL Rules!! Love Stage is great! It's been completely faithful to the manga thus far. If it continues this way , which would be for the best in my opinion. It will probably get 12 episodes and if we are lucky after about a year a season 2, this way it will let the manga get ahead and stay ahead of it. Perhaps an OVA. </div><div><br></div><div>Dramatical Murder Episode 4 </div><div><br></div><div>Whatever that guy in the megane wants...give it to him. How I would love to be trapped in the back of that car with him. I love the scary sadistic type meganes like him. The fact that he is the only character that dresses and looks normally makes him stand out even more. He is the Alec character in his family of hippies ( family ties) . Yes, that guy is wearing a monocle. It makes him look like a side villain especially with that Victorian style top. I wouldn't trust him to make me a sandwich. Oh, there are are people who dress normally in this anime? I thought everyone would look all futuristic. Maybe it's a young person thing. That makes sense. I love you, Clear and your jellyfish song. Please, sing more. What do you have to do to get a Clear, because I really want one. </div><div><br></div><div>Yay, the twins!! ( That aren't twins...) I cannot think of them without thinking of that rather bad end they put you through. They seem so sweet, but they are not sweet. They are terrible. Terrible and wonderful...this game is kind of lame for the world that they live in, but that's exactly what Aoba just said. Four episodes in and the anime us still good. This may be one of the best of the best so far as anime/ video game adaptations go. It doesn't feel as rushed as others but we shall see. They still don't explain a lot for newbies, but I get that some of it is for later reveals, but they could have text scrolled some of the basic set up for episode one. Eh...maybe that suggestion is too steeped in us culture. </div><div><br></div><div>Sword Art Online 2 Episode 3 </div><div><br></div><div> I keep asking myself, why? Why was this made? What is it's purpose? I like the new important to the story arch girl, Asada. She is cute and wears glasses. It's strange she has a trauma against guns but carries guns in the game. I don't really get that. However, her story is a lot like Kirito's little sister's in the last one. Cute girl, weak guy that likes her, has a problem she needs to overcome. So why is Kirito going through all of this when he is happy and content? He and Asuna have a loving relationship inside and outside of reality...so why? Just to save people he doesn't know? For money? Is he supposed to be a video game superhero now? </div><div><br></div><div>Okay so Asada explained that the gun game is a sort of gun therapy for her. Why not see a real psychologist? Why does everyone expect her to handle her problems on her own and live with her PTSD? If they have enough to send her to private school they should have enough to send her to therapy. No way, does playing a video game help you overcome that kind of trauma?</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Kuroshitsuji 2 Book of Circus Episode 3 </div><div><br></div><div>If this has to do with making fun of Ciel, I am totally okay with that! I love it when Sebastian gets to laugh and smile. I am still mad at the ending, so any fun we can have at Ciel's expense is fine by me.Hahaha, Ciel's nickname is smile. It really was enduringly cute. Yay! First they brought back the Indian prince for five minutes and now, William! My William! Will he be more of a main, I really hope so! I just love him! I am super excited! </div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-28514500143282567312014-07-22T22:27:00.001-07:002014-08-08T06:43:30.602-07:00Sorry it took so long!!Kuroshitsuji Book of Circus Episode 2 <div><br></div><div>Wow...this season is dirty.....in the best way possible...Sebastian feeling up the beast woman's prostetic leg, what exactly did the young master do to amuse the undertaker by taking off his overcoat and undoing his tie?........I know Sebastian wasn't allowed to peak but I would have peaked anyway....leverage.....</div><div><br></div><div>What's not to like? </div><div><br></div><div>Shounen Hollywood Episode 3 super spoiler alert!!!</div><div><br></div><div>So, does this mean this is the episode where we get to meet their parents? So, Mii-chan doesn't have a family? I thought he had parents? Was I confusing him with Kira? Who is the one with the good-looking dad then....I guess it has to be Kira. Okay, so this episode is devoted to Mii-chan. Let's see..there are five members and typically 12 episodes. Last week, the episode with the shoes...I guess was supposed to devolop one person's character. My cute little leader....owls don't talk......he is so adorable. These episodes are far too random....I am tired of trying to figure out the plot. The older Tomii with glasses is cuuuuuute!! Wait a minute!! There was somebody named God in the old Shounen Hollywood group? Like literally named God? Or was he trying to be all profound? Who names their kid God and why wouldn't you know what he was up to. This show may be worth watching just to figure out out which one was named God. Who is God?!! I must know!! And what is wrong with Ryu?</div><div><br></div><div>Tommy - blonde, actor </div><div>Ran - owns a cake shop, red hair</div><div>Kou- musician, purplish black hair</div><div>Daichi - brown hair, set builder </div><div>Ryu - traveller? Is that a profession? Purple hair and crazy</div><div>Shima- undetermined idol career, blue hair icy </div><div>God - nobody knows, dreamed about being an idol the most, pinkish purple hair</div><div><br></div><div>I still don't get it....what is his backstory? How did he get the name God?? Whaaaa!?? God is the president?!! The same president that you are supposed to follow without question? Why does he look so much older than everyone else. Okay, seriously they aren't trying to be figurative by making God and unquestioned authority and president over an idol group?! Well, I guess I will be watching more episodes....</div><div> </div><div>Love Stage Episode 4</div><div><br></div><div>Oh Rei, giving Izumi your naughty confessions!! I simply adore you!!Ganbare Izumi!! Haha only in the case of Shougo and Ryoma could they cause so much embarrassment and attention just standing outside of a building. Run as fast as you can Izumi, you'll never escape!! Hahaha sumo pets!! Maybe I could teach my dog to do that. He probably believes he could. He thinks he can do anything...He has a quite refreshing and horrible personality really. That's why I love him so much. Why don't regular people act more like that. </div><div><br></div><div>I love watching Ryouma get so worked up over Izumi...."Brother-In-Law!!!!" Hahahaha </div><div>Will we ever get to see some backstage moments? Being that Rei is who he is and voiced by who he is, I am dying to get my hands on so e Backstage anime....Magic man, please make it happen. </div><div>Task 1 is getting Izumi to trust you. You see how much he freaked out when you mentioned " private rooms" for eating. </div><div><br></div><div>Rei, I love you so much! You even tailed him with audio frequency. You are resourceful like Kyouya! Return of the cool meganes. Yay! Ichijou's love confession penetrate Izumi's heart....you know, or not...hahaha Izumi...he feels sorry for you. I freakin love this show. Izumi is so easily bought with things, but in the cutest way possible. Luckily, Ichijou is easily pacified. If only we could all find someone to love us the way Ichijou loves Izumi....world peace perhaps? </div><div><br></div><div>Dramatical Murder Episode 3 </div><div><br></div><div>I just love that when people enter their store, they are really entering mediocrity. Hahahaha. How extremely uneventful in the most dramatic way possible. Is that why they called it Dramatical murder? They wanted to dramatize everyday things. I heard they are trying to get Pewdiepie to play the game. I haven't really ever watched his stuff, but I am curious, if he does it I will check it out. I love watching walk throughs in general because despite loving them, I suck at video games. What's with the giant kewpie baby they are keeping in the corner of the shop. Don't they know that, " Nobody keeps baby in the corner!" </div><div><br></div><div>Surprise, Noiz is in your house and has pinned you against the wall. I love his voice by the way. He's trying hard to be my favorite, isn't he. Yay! Four man bedroom fight! Trashing poor Aoba's room....oh yeah grandma, coming in to cuss out everybody. That's the kind of grandma I am gonna be. The kind that houses and feeds delinquents and yells at them. I love you, Clear! You are so amusing. Perhaps that's why I watch anime. It's so easy to love, when everyday life makes loving so difficult. </div><div><br></div><div>Don't you know, Koujaku came to protect you. Why are you asking, why he came over? Why would you name an amusement park, platinum jail. Why would you associate something that has nothing to do with fun things..Go for it, Noiz! Stealing a kiss from our hero! Yay! I was wondering if they were ever going to touch on the fact that this is based on a BL game. Hooray! You have definitely won me over with that one. Love and Happiness...it won't last long...yes!! My lovely megane-kun!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Looking forward to the next one!! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-8056943157857710342014-07-20T23:47:00.001-07:002014-07-21T23:50:00.474-07:00AnimazingShounen Hollywood Episode 2<div><br></div><div>Everytime Tesshi talks...I just want to say " Bullshit, Bullshit, Bullshit..." I think it's creepy to teach high school kids to follow some old president without question. Have they never watched a hentai before? Old guys are the scariest things in hentai....run young boys? Question authority...I am starting to like my pink haired megane more. I understand his position. Just do what I say and don't ask questions. Kimochi warui...</div><div><br></div><div>Please don't tell me this whole episode is going to be about buying tennis shoes. I understand less about what an idol means from watching this...I don't understand it at all. Perhaps, I too, am a normal person incapable of understanding idols. If I try to make a definition of the word from watching this show, I think I would have to say being an idol means, singing and dancing in unison and saying a bunch of embarrassing catch phrases....oh and looking good and wearing costumes. Have I hit the nail on the head? </div><div><br></div><div>Oh, I guess this episode really was about shoes.....</div><div><br></div><div>Baby Steps Episode 1-16</div><div><br></div><div>No matter how much I despise NHK, and I despise them a lot, mostly because they are basically the media yakuza, they come to your house and charge you 30 dollars a month whether you have a TV or not...they are good at making educational anime. Some great examples are: Saiunkoku Monogatari and Bakuman. Their newest anime seems to be Baby Steps, a tennis anime. Of course, NHK always strives to teach something, so their good guys are always good and their bad guys, typically aren't so bad. Instead they have good sportsman rivalries where no one hates another person afterward. Usually the dramas they produce are long running and typically have a main character who is at first aimless and then becomes passionate about something, then uses their skills and personality to become good at it. That's what I like about them. They always teach us about something. Saiunkoku Monogatari taught about Chinese History, Politics, and Philosophy. Bakuman taught about the manga industry, and Baby Steps teaches about the game of tennis. I usually like the lead characters and I want to see them do well. NHK anime's have a slow calm pace and usually aren't very exciting, but they are interesting. The main characters are usually role model worthy. All and all, it's a good show so far for those reasons. </div><div><br></div><div>Sailor Moon Crystal Episode 2 </div><div><br></div><div>Yay! Ami is my favorite sailor scout! I am so excited to see her joining up. I can't wait to see if she still does that physically impossible pose. Still, really Sailor Moon, your crying is supposed to be a super power now....come on...okay, her pose is much more natural...you know as natural as a pose can be...where the heck is her Mercury Bubble?!! However, I can admit that her water attacks feel far more threatening then throwing bubbles at someone....but they made her crying ultrasonic, which I don't understand at all.... Well at the time Sailor Moon came out, there were no other stand alone female superheroes. Though no one would nor should they call her a feminist icon. I freaking love the show anyway and that opening theme always gets me pumped up! More Sailor Moon please!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Ace of Diamond Episode 40</div><div><br></div><div>spoiler alert!!!! I can't believe they won!! That was a hard team to beat but they managed the win! This is the first time that I really saw Tanba-kun as the ace. I didn't know why he was considered good before, only that he was more experienced, but this was the first time I actually understood for myself how he came to be the ace. I am so excited that they will face another team and continue on. The fun of the show is that it's never really in the bag, because the main focus is on the freshman players. However, I really love it for that reason. It's also when Japanese endings come in handy, you know, when you actually get an ending ( Loveless!!)....I love Sawamura. I want to see him do well. I Am glad that he is loud, impulsive, and passionate. I like sports anime, not particularly because I like to watch sports. It's because they always make you want to is and be better, like superheroes without the super powers. Seriously, in Japanese anime superhero stories the hero is often on a journey to find or get something, make friends, and get stronger. Sports anime is the same only without fantastical elements and superpowers ( well...most of the time, Kuroko no Basket and Prince of Tennis...) how many times have I been told that Tezuka zone is impossible to learn...go Seido! Win at the Semi Finals!! </div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-82215079380755406892014-07-20T07:22:00.001-07:002014-07-20T07:23:14.780-07:00Happy Anime DayToday, I didn't watch anime, but I lived anime. Along with two friends, I went to Bianchi, the famous bike shop and cafe that was featured in Yowamushi Pedal. It's located in Jiyugaoka and really cool. The building is awesome, adorned in it's feature colors of teal and white. I was surprised that it wasn't more busy on a Sunday, but my surprise was a pleasant one. The food was good and a good price. The place was non-smoking. All good things....<div><br></div><div>After that, we went to karaoke and to dinner, but the conversation and song selections were mostly anime and wonderful. I had an awesome time!! Today was a great day. Just thought I would share. More reviews to come soon. <br><div> </div></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-22812917517758158632014-07-19T06:52:00.001-07:002014-07-19T07:49:24.823-07:00The Hero's ComebackI love Ace of Diamond and episode 39 was no exception. I really thought they were going to lose, but Tanba really proved his position as the Ace with his amazing curveball. Still, I would have liked to see more Sawamura, as he is my favorite character, he and Mizuki, at least from their team. I was internally battling myself when they were battling the serious megane-kun from Taiwan. I would have loved loved loved to see more of him. Ace of Diamond is one of those shows that it is not easy to predict the outcome. I will explain what I mean by this. Basically, the main character is a freshman. They could easily shut down the team and aim for a victory in season two, bringing back the third years as alums watching the game in the next season....so you see, they really could get shut down at any time, though I certainly don't want that to happen, it keeps the tension high. It's a really good show, but I sometimes wonder if anyone besides me watches it. I hardly ever....maybe I never have seen any Ace of Dismond merchandise, but the fact that the show has had 39 episodes...but Saiunkoku Monogatari was long had little to no merchandise that I know of... so...who knows<div><br></div><div>Love Stage Episode 2 </div><div><br></div><div>Oh Ryoma...getting so worked up and happy over stealing Izumi's first kiss....I agree with you...Izumi is so pure...Japanese pure boys do exist, but they are rarer than anime would have you believe. I wish there were more, but maybe there are and I just don't meet them. I only meet monstrously aggressive boys. I rarely meet pure ones. Especially ones that aren't students. This is the cutest anime!!! Go Ryoma's adorable love confession!!! Hahaha, Shougo with the win! "Ahh, Otoko Maji de" I simply love Ryoma Ichijou's complete freak out!! I love how superficial Izumi is...in fact I am jealous of how superficial Izumi is....doesn't someone want to bribe me using anime.....please!!! I, too would wear a dress for a Tezuka Kunimitsu body pillow....</div><div><br></div><div>Dramatical Murder Episode 2 </div><div><br></div><div>I keep wondering when the love- making is gonna start...who is he gonna choose in the anime version, or will they not focus on the whole " I am attracted to you and always have been" theme from the game. I know...too soon...right....we need to establish a story first...grrrr.....I love the twins that are not twins...they are not to be trusted, no matter what they say. They will literally rip you a new one...bad end...I don't care what you say, and yet oh so good. Uh oh, a sleepover with your childhood friend...I am waiting for something good from you two. Yay Clear! Oh Aoba, don't they realize taking you will send all your tough friends to rescue you as you play Damsel in Distress...looking forward to episode 3!! </div><div><br></div><div>Free Eternal Summer episode 3 </div><div><br></div><div>I really thought they were going to make fun of Rei by making him choke and lose. Maybe, other megane lovers complained about how badly he was treated. I just keep waiting for them to make fun of him...and there it is....sigh...I can't believe I almost fell for it. Yep I really feel the people behind this are anti megane...megane persecution must end. Oh, that's right, Rei used to be the track team. Honestly, he should just leave and I will go too and watch the two megane BL love spin off between Rei and his friend. If I was Rei, I would leave. He didn't even swim in the championship last season. I was so pissed about that and I still am. I know what they wanted me to feel. They wanted me to think he did a noble thing letting the friends swim together, and cementing himself as the outsider. No one even cares when he withdraws from the group instead of Nagisa. Rei deserves a better life than this anime.... I don't know if I am going to make it through season 2... Except, I love Rei's voice. It's the same as Kakeru from my first dramatic cd, the butterfly collection. Especially when he speaks softly, and I swoon. They never pick on Makoto.....Ryugazaki and Sempai....kanpeki..... Maybe I should just stop watching the anime and just make up stories about that. My dreams would treat him better than the show.....even in the merchandise, he barely has good ones, making good faces...it's so wrong...of course, he should quit, but I know he won't. Stop treating Rei like crap. Then you wouldn't have to worry about him leaving. Yeah, you four and didn't include himself...stop acting like he's important to you. I won't believe it until I see it. Rei!! I am glad your still going to be there, but they need to be nicer to you or I won't forgive them...is the episode to heal the hearts of the fans of Rei they completely alienated last year? If they are truly serious and repent, then they better be nicer to Rei this season. I guess it's Sousuke who will have the evil streak this year....before he was introduced I was sure it was going to be me...fighting for Rei! I'm cool with it though, Sousuke can get mad. Go ahead and punish Rin...just leave Rei out of it, like he was left out of season 1...yep still bitter.....</div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-858675095177205202014-07-10T21:06:00.001-07:002014-07-10T21:07:37.890-07:00I really should be working right now.....isn't there a tropical storm
coming....Not The Megane-kun!!<div><br></div><div>Oh, Shonen Hollywood! I don't know why it has become popular to make the Megane-kun character the butt of all the jokes with a serious personality, but it just makes me sad. It looks like pink-haired Shun is going to be just like Ryugazaki Rei from Free and Kaname from Kimi to Boku. It really makes me sad. I prefer the serious personality that is a little awkward but good at everything. I like Shun's one liners though. It seems like my favorite character is going to be leader, Amaki Ikuma. I like that he is a sukoshi baka but looks so tough and cool on stage. I like Kakeru and Mii okay. I feel like Kakeru is going to be like Haruka from Free, Kira is Nagisa, Shun is Rei and ....I guess Mii is going to be Sousuke. I haven't met Sousuke yet, but I am looking forward to it. Or maybe he will be Rin....</div><div><br></div><div>I like Kira's Dad! More Kira's dad, please! Maki used to be a Yankee boy! I like him even more now. Yep, I am pretty sure Maki despite his lack of megane is going to be my favorite idol. Moving Shun down to number two. For an opening episode it was okay. I mean there wasn't much to it really, but the opener really just exists to introduce everybody, so it was cool. These shows are more about your love of the characters anyway, more than they are about plot. Another example would be, Brother's Conflict, which makes a better game than an anime. Of course it does! For the main reason, you cannot pretend the events are happening to you. They are happening to the girl in the show instead. It takes away some of the joy, naturally. I say that but I am glad they made the anime. I am glad I could see them that way. It was good for me. It was a cute show and I didn't have to think hard about it. That's okay. Once in a while, we need a show like that. </div><div><br></div><div>SAO ( Sword Art Online ) 2, Episode 1</div><div><br></div><div>This also makes me happy and sad. Happy, because I loved the first (two?) seasons of SAO. I am confused why this is called 2 and not 3 but whatever. I love Kirito and Asuna. I love that Asuna was just as good at games as Kirito was, despite him having to save her. He didn't have to save her because she was a bad player. She was targeted and trapped. I like how they fell in love and how they saved each other. Asuna saved Kirito in Reality, from spending his life as a hikkomori. It's partly in thanks to her that he went back into society, while Kirito saved her from the virtual world, where she was trapped. Beautiful. So, why sad? Easy. Doesn't this mean they will be trapped again? That they didn't get their happy ever after? That they must face more insurmountable challenges and overcome them?Sometimes, you go through a journey with someone and you just want to see them be happy. They deserve it. That's how I feel here. I am happy the show is back because it was really good. The same person that did it also did Accel World, another favorite, that was revolutionary for it's good stories and really interesting main characters. There aren't many short fat protagonists in the world of anime. It would only be more revolutionary if instead he was a girl, but then I have a feeling it would only pass as a gag manga. </div><div><br></div><div>Back to SAO, why would Kirito want to go back? I think if all that happened to me I would be off video games forever. Why not just walk away? Why put yourself in harm's way when things are going well. What is there to gain? Is this seriously just for money? Kirito, you are better than that. You're not gonna tell Asuna?!! You're an idiot, Kirito! Who the hell are you now!! Crying into pillow....Sword Art online has a way of growing on you and and dragging you in. The ending credits look exciting and I am hyped up! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Oh well...Welcome Back, SAO...</div><div><br></div><div>Love Stage Episode 1</div><div><br></div><div>I have been waiting for this with baited breath. I have been reading the manga for quite a while, so I know the story. It's a Shonen Ai goody!! Up there with Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi and Junjo Romantica. Cute and Funny, and now an anime! Ahh Daisuke Hirakawa! You could be my manager anyday!! I love your voice! This is as great as the manga! I love it! It kept the same spirit! I want more, more, more! Kanpeki! If your not watching this, you should be!! Keep your eye on the bear- cat drawings...mmmmm....raunchy....</div><div><br></div><div>Izumi-kun, you are so cute!! Tee-hee...</div><div><br></div><div>Izumi wa bijin!! Rei, I love you! I want more Love Stage!! These episodes are way too short. I said the same thing about the manga though! It's so good. It's kind of like the way I can never get enough Skip Beat. The characters are great! The story is great! I am still shocked that they didn't continue the anime of Skip Beat longer. It only got more interesting as it moved forward. They should make another season. Shoujo is really hit or miss for me in general. It's really easy for it to get stuck in a boring pattern or only having a surface level plot, but when it's done well, it's done really well, like Fruits Basket, Clannad, Skip Beat, and Saiunkoku Monogatari. Good anime is so awesome! </div><div><br></div><div>Dramatical Murder Episode 1 </div><div><br></div><div>I am not usually a fan of anime that comes from video games. They speed through the story and don't flush out their plots very well, yet I am still watching a few and gave enjoyed the ones I watched. I think they intentionally leave you unsatisfied so that you will go out and by the game. I guess that's why I don't expect much from Shounen Hollywood and it reinforces my feelings for Brother's Conflict. Still, when it comes to Dramatical Murder...I am just not sure. It's based on a great Yaoi game, where a bunch of guys are fighting over the chance to land Aoba-kun. Some consequences are good, sad, strange, painful, etc. it's a great game. I highly recommend it. The show looks good so far. Though I know it will be toned down and not contain the ecchi stuff, but well we have the game for now. Will Omertà get an anime, too? I think if Dramatical Murder can get one...Omertà should be able too. Those who speak the language of the promised land, please let me know if that is in the works. </div><div><br></div><div>All and all, it looks like this season is shaping up to be awesome!! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Teacher Yang http://www.blogger.com/profile/01815517456341620825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929841779472098050.post-48570820740563083002014-07-10T07:31:00.001-07:002014-07-10T07:31:10.229-07:00Back Once Again....Unfortunately, there are times in life when you are encouraged to be an adult and set aside childish fancies for things others consider to be more meaningful. However, letting go of these things is not liberating. It does not release us or free us. Instead we get crushed by the oppression known as duty and expectation and lose what was once so good and lovely about ourselves.....in other words....<br />
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I am back. I am ready once again to dive head first into my hobbies and stay there. That boring life without them just isn't for me. I want to say I have truly learned my lesson and will never stray again...we shall see...<br />
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Anyway......<br />
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Here is what I plan to devote this blog and my precious free time to: exploring the beautiful world of 2D: anime, manga, dramatic CDs, video games, trips to Akiba and other Meccas, photo book reviews, events, and anything else I can think of. Basically whatever interests me within that basic framework of one of my favorite hobbies ( writing being another one). I hope you enjoy, you whoever is listening/ reading, if anyone. I appreciate your being here. If it's no one, I appreciate you not being here. I am pretty much equal opportunity that way.<br />
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The kind of stuff I like: I mostly go for sports anime, mecha, BL, Otome games, and megane danshi characters. ( glasses guys rule in both 2D and reality!!) Hey you! Yes, you! I love your glasses. I also include eye-patches and monocles in this. The world needs more glasses guys. Of course, I also root for glasses girls!!<br />
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Actually, this seems to be the best time to re-start this blog. The main reason being there is a hella- load of amazing anime coming out this season! Currently, I have committed myself to watching:<br />
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Free! Eternal Summer<br />
Love Stage<br />
Dramatical Murder<br />
Sword Art Online 2<br />
Sailor Moon Crystal<br />
Shounen Hollywood<br />
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There are a few shows that are currently on probation. So, I might add to that list at a later date.<br />
I am also watching some recurring series and some back series I missed. So, you may also here about:<br />
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Fairy Tale<br />
One Piece<br />
Naruto Shippuden<br />
Hajime no Ippo<br />
Ace of Diamond<br />
Toradora<br />
Haikyuu<br />
Baby Steps<br />
Valvrave 2<br />
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Shows on Break that I watch:<br />
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Space Brothers<br />
Yowamushi Pedal<br />
Kuroko no Basket<br />
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Continuing Manga series:<br />
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Random good looking BL<br />
Skip Beat<br />
Karnival<br />
Ouran High School Host Club<br />
Kyo Kara Maoh<br />
Yotsubato<br />
**i may be adding Yowamushi pedal to this list soon! I freaking love Yowamushi pedal.<br />
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There are probably more that I have missed, but I can just add to this as I go. There is so much good in the world and so little time. So, as Japan prepares for Neoguri. ( yes, i live in the promised land of anime!!) I am strapping in, zoning out, and trying not to think about it. I am camping in. I have lots of work to do but a lot of great things to experience!<br />
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Finally, Welcome Back!! It's been a long time. Let's celebrate with a song:<br />
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Welcome Back,<br />
Your dreams were your ticket out,<br />
Welcome back,<br />
To the same old place that you laughed about,<br />
Though the names have all changed since you've come around,<br />
But those dreams have remained since you've hung around...<br />
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