The Klassic Note Review – 2014.10 Issue 3 (The Package)

Not that I have more releases to add to my shelf, but I’m just going to show what’s new on my shelf, with respect to the previous issue. And probably next time if I have to do it separately (which I’ll try not to; I have to write more), I’ll do it like this too. I figured it’s better than putting it in Entertainment News. Like, for there it’s just a summary. Here’s for case studies (the Klassic Note tag), and details are at Twitter. Yep. Go visit it if you are free. I need no followers, if I need to mention that again.

 

THE PACKAGE
Yes I know images speak a thousand words, so I shall cut short the essay and give an image.

As you can see, it’s Ayachi’s new single, Ikimono’s new single along with Kon Natsumi’s single for Anime “Isshuukan Friends.”, which are all awesome in its own way.

For Ayachi, yes I got the gift, it was great, especially when you crop that irresistibly cute face and paste it on my phone homescreen. (I’ll show it this weekend, stay tuned) After that, not much of her due to the nature of an Anime cover.

Also an Anime cover is Kon Natsumi’s single, which has been a heated argument within Klassic Note (which only consists of myself, so… yeah), is finally staying at my shelf. Problem is like some artists I know her photos are all over the booklet, contrast to the Anime cover. And yeah with reference to people who do not have the looks, I tried not to look too much. And I’ll only show one. If I scan the whole booklet you guys will probably… I don’t know. Maybe you’ll like her. Her singing voice, I guess.

As for Ikimono, it’s the usual three pages featuring the members, and yeah with First Press Edition comes with the special card, which is great as always. But then they have it for every release including DVDs and albums, which I probably cannot collect them all, but never mind. In Klassic Note that’s not even important.

Because just coincidentally I got it all from Tower Records Online, which has shown impressive service since the last time I bought somethign from them. Only problem I see is a minor scratch on Ikimono’s single, which… if I asked for a replacement will be a pain in the… brain. Because it’s troublesome. If I got it from the shop front maybe I’ll do it. But if you’re like ways from that, I guess it’s better to just take it, unless I really see major damage.

Reason is I got it like, two days ago, if you have followed in Twitter, but since no one is at home to claim the package it got reserved at the post office, and it’s not until today that I got it. This is also a good chance because I’ve reached the week in my studies for I cleared by quizzes (ok there’s one more on Friday) and presentations for the semester. So this package after that is sure a joy to have, just at the right time.

 

Cya guys then, until next time… I know. I’ve been listening to new songs. This week just gets better. Ciao~

Sometimes I feel like I'm afraid that I think people think I suck.

Apparently I'm not alone. I know someone who feels like this too. And it's not wrong.

I don't mind if people criticise me when I'm learning, in school. I will mind it if people criticise me when I'm outside school, though.

I guess it's the same for everyone else besides me. Is it? No? Oh damn. Well wish me luck for my presentation tomorrow.

The Entertainment News Week #43

Hah! And you thought Monday was bad! Wait till you reach Tuesday. *sob*

Don’t mind me. Let’s get started so I can prepare for my project presentation, which the date is on.. you know.

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method (last week): (I think I have to put this from now onwards just in case you thought I have such an early start to watch the latest episode) (Obviously this doesn’t apply to those who have knowledge of it) (Audience: We get to the point now?) (Okay, too much side comment liao) Well last episode was quite a trip. Not about field trip only, but the face that everyone now knows who screwed up their lives seven years ago. As for Nonoka (who is the one I was mentioning), she also realised that Noel is what they (especially her) wished for, thus the reason for the saucer in the sky. Not that I’m bothered about the tourism of that town or as pro-activist as Yuzuki (hey I remembered her name, the others… no), but seeing as things so we still need more information. By the way, I can still recall the slap scene, thought done rather roughly because I swear outside Japan people just slap without much warning, or maybe I wasn’t feeling it. Well, I know Nonoka didn’t.
On a side note, I will attempt to “act blur” and wouldn’t mind a slap from Mikakoshi, the voice actor herself. No, not masochist, I swear.
Denki-gai no Honya-san: Wow everyone gets to prepare a segment to recommend books in the bookstore. Sadly for Hio-tan, she struggles in a journey to find a genre she can recommend, unfortunately not BL, to Director’s disappointment. Seriously the hilarity ensues, especially in parts like Sensei enlightening her and the books shining… that’s some comedy there. Aside from the seriously-can-resign boys-love-books-inclined government officer and people not being able to give chocolates to the targets in Valentines, I guess everything is progressing well in this show. And yes, it’s “Seitokai standard” comedy and a whole lot more…
Oh, talking about Seitokai Yakuindomo, I see a release of OVA, which no doubt I’ll catch up once subtitles are out. Yes, I need subtitles people. Hopefully not in the near future.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: (I swear the formatting today is a coincidence) Another great episode again, showing us a little more persistence from Kaori and Tsubaki’s side, and a little more truth, embrace and resistance from the main guy. Oops forgot the name. Nonetheless, after a whole lot of pranks which probably will not happen in reality, he decides to just help be Kaori’s accompaniment in her next performance, provided they make it on time. Next episode is going to be interesting. I think the show is going in the right direction, in the Anime way of course, opposite to what that guy at Random Cusiosity is criticising about.

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Well now that the last guy is dead (not giving spoilers as to what happened anyway), let’s see if the Zero Division even stand a chance against the leader.
Guess not, huh.
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: Well quite a few chapters came out (translated) this week, which shows great development of Yuuto meeting the Tina couple and arranging a triple date. Of course a new problem must arise amongst these happy events, and that is Tina’s boyfriend finds one of the other names in the date familiar. Let’s just hope he doesn’t have an ex. Whichever gender it is. (LOL)
Evergreen: Ever since the chapter number confusion, I finally get a glimpse of the real Chapter 18 of the story, which shows how heartless… Niki can be (wow that took a lot of recalling… the name), and how sad Hotaka can make the people around him be. Well, it’s more of Soga’s fault here for him not doing anything about it, but it seems it’s less important than that of the problem of the main couple. I may be wrong too, though.
A Channel: A whole lot of Tooru as she goes out with Nagi-chan, but I guess she should answer her phone every time, no matter how irritating her friends may be… right?

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

Well this week is kind of… less than exciting than what I described last week. Well we have no yucat album, and the single from Larval Stage Planning (LSP) is rather a disappointment. Really. Maybe it’s because it’s lined up on October, the tenth month of the year, but then… now I have to compare this with fhana? Oh god…

I'm thinking of how to compare theme songs for Anime "Sora no Method". What criterion shall I base my judgement on? Hmm... (Argh...)
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) October 25, 2014

On the other hand, I’ve seen that the package which I did the review on Monday is going to come earlier than expected, supposedly after the series of quizzes, AFTER TUESDAY. Also in pre-order is Aki-chan’s new single after I heard the B-side song preview on her radio’s birthday special (featuring Itou Kanae, which, like, I don’t know her… at all) and think I can give chance to her once again if don't well. But then I listen to LSP and I’m having second thoughts already. Well, how bad can it go? I guess my greatest disappointment in Aki-chan’s singles is “CHEEKY” from last year, so if it gets worse than that I’ll know.

Also, more previews have came my way recently too. I’m probably giving Kalafina’s new song a miss because I think I’m not in the mood to listen to it (even though I have the mood to listen to Satomi-chan’s new song), Chatmonchy’s new song is slowly getting into me despite the band reshuffle, and SCANDAL’s new song proves to be so their style especially when it’s written by themselves. I’m starting to like the… “primitive” rock style of their melodies in their compositions already. Good job SCANDAL!


On updates and news, there has been confirmation of FLOWER FLOWER’s (the band YUI joined after her… hiatus) album coming end of the year. And also, ClariS is reformed. With a new member. Seriously?

My standpoint: Aw how can they just reshuffle/disband? Klassic Note: Well don't mind so long as they produce and/or sing good new songs.
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) October 26, 2014

I guess that’s all this week already. If I forget anything means I’m worried about “The Day After Monday”, haha. Cya guys then, until next time… I don’t know. I foresee something uncertain happening in my future…

[P.S.: No choice, people. I don’t see many people in my Twitter account, that’s why I’m posting the snippets here. Please go visit in your free time. I don’t ask for any following of my account. Just… go look.]

[P.P.S.: A look of how much love I’ve showered myself with without any of the ‘targets’ knowing what’s happened.

Yes, that watermark will be gone in like, a month. I promise. Same picture. And the “once in a blue moon” picture of Yocchan. Really.]

It's when you become a tad bit later at realisation that makes you an idiot.

This always happens when you think you are smart when you actually are not compared to others.

We learn commnication because we want to communicate. Honestly speaking, there is no need to learn any further when we are able to communicate with people.

I'll say that to the tutor's face when I finish my module. Too bad I'll need to learn more to say it out. *laughs*

A Meaning Behind The Stars

Hey, everyone, and Happy Holiday today! Well for those who do not have a holiday today, that’s… not my problem. Oops.

Well I thought I might just feel like it to talk about the distinctive differences between the star ratings I always mention in my Tweets (if anyone goes there) and also Klassic Note Reviews throughout the year. Here’s a breakdown:

(*All ratings here is with respect to this year, ie. the year 2014. Everything before that is not dependent on this list.)

THREE STARS
Probably inexistent anymore, I normally only give three star ratings if I noticed later in the year that the song is not attractive to me anymore. Rarely the case, but typically this may apply to songs selected at the start of the year. I do not give examples for this rating of songs this year because I’ve not yet bad enough to do it, but I have a feeling.

Oh and for those that did not make the list, I typically make a list of songs recorded which I call them as “2.99-star songs”, in which they are not good enough to stay in the list, or even get accepted by me. It typically comes across with familiar artists which I intend to review but get out of it in disappointment. A very good example of this (without listing more) is Tomacchan’s single in July. The reason I gave was “out of melody”. Hmm. Really, I have her two more chances throughout the year and it still didn’t get out of this list.

FOUR STARS
Typically the rating for most of the songs in my list throughout Klassic Note, like, ever since it started, songs with four stars are the first ratings given to songs which I think I like in my list. Generally speaking due to the differences in the ranks, like how they rank GPAs in universities, I have those “second upper” kind of ratings, where some are obviously fancied by me compared to others, but they generally are not good of an impression enough to be given a five star rating. Examples? I guess I don’t even need to. Some may also have climbed from three stars to four stars sometimes in previous years for some rare cases, if not normally will stay throughout the year.

FIVE STARS
Songs who get a five star rating have changed in criteria over the years, but for recent years it has always been given due to the outstanding first impression they give. Of course there is the idea of songs managed to ‘climb up the ranks’ and later in the year be given the rating, especially with recent years where first impression songs are getting rare. The most recent one, and yes with the day of this post, is the first nano.RIPE song I hear, also the ending song of Anime “Glasslip”. The impression lasted ever since I heard it from like June till now, so I decided it should be given its due recognition. For this year, the only one I gave based on first impression (music video in this case) is miwa’s song at the start of the year “Faith”, mostly due to the situation I’m in at that time too. But just to keep up with ratings with previous years, I typically level up some songs at the end of the year to give credit to some songs who lasted in impression throughout the year, devoid of the first impression that it should be based on.

 

All in all, especially with the first five years, there seem to show a trend in how I give my ratings, but recent years have shown otherwise, mostly due to the fact that my song impressions have changed, me thinking of melodies that I want but don’t hear, and not bring impressed by familiar melodies and typical music styles. But it is compensated every year with these ‘regulations’ I attempt to go every year. Hopefully I don’t have to do that, my mood gets better and I'll have a better mood to give more songs that don’t suck.

Wow.

I said it.

Finally.

Seriously, people in Japan. I  know you guys can create better songs than what I hear now.

[P.S.: Recent activity? Wait till next month and I’ll… probably not tell you all about it. On the other hand, the package is moving.]

I guess there's still one. Or two. Or three. Whatever that may mean.

I'm taking about girls here, interestingly. Or not. Whatever. Haiz.

I know, sadness should not be a part of me. Agony shall be a part of me then.

Well, at least my agony is ending in one week's time. Hopefully that's something to rejoice about by then.

The Klassic Note Review – 2014.10 Issue 2

Probably the last one this month. Unless I go crazy again over upcoming singles. Means it may still be possible. FML.

Also because of a certain delay that I shall not bore you with (I think I shall anyway):

Focus here!

There writes “Will Be In Stock (On) 2nd November 2014”. Yes, that is why I shall do it now. Not next month.

And of course if you managed to read what I’ve ordered, is pretty much what I’m covering today. Three singles. Two new singles and one… I guess is a consequence of this effect.This is going to be long, so let’s get started. I want to sleep. *flips over format used for review*

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Ikimono-gakari – Netsujou no Spectrum/Namida ga Kieru Nara [Single]

(Cover image WTF?? My mind is going crazy already…)

Origin: If you think it’s the first time I reviewed them, please (after this of course) go to the tags below and click on “Klassic Note”, and probably covers their other single from the year. Ever since that in July this year, also with this too, kick starts their activity this year. With another single and an album slated for release for the next two months till the end of the year, I couldn’t ask for more. Because I have more than enough of their wonderful songs, and if you like them, you know how great it  is to listen go the style over and over again. Also, this one came earlier in the news as the opening theme song for Anime “Natatsu no Taizai” (hey if you watched and think it’s nice, I just didn’t watch it LOL). Since they are no strangers, let’s dive in.

(1) Netsujou no Spectrum [Spectrum of Passion]
The songs in this single are primarily composed by the other guy Mizuno, rather than the hot favourite Hotaka, (you think I know who’s more popular??) this song delivers a mote wild feel and energetic mood to it, as with fitting into the Anime too, whichever one is his priority, I don’t know. What I do know is that it’s a great upbeat song, sure to keep you guys listening due to a catchy chorus. The music video features the trio “in black and white for the first time” (I didn’t say that) and I guess that’s a first. Looks cool though, I must say. Just your average Ikimono song well packaged.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(2) Namida ga Kieru Nara [If Tears Disappear]
The reason for (probably) the delay in the order is about this song. Taking the emotional side, and written – as mentioned – by Mizuno, the second of this double A-side takes a turn with the other two writing the lyrics together. (don’t mind the romantic insinuations here) (not like I’m doing it) Not that I’m implying anything (there I go again), but then what comes out of this song is the smoothness of Kiyoe’s voice, and with every other song you would’ve heard form them this is just perfect. Not to say about Kiyoe’s contributions in the group is increasing significantly in recent years. And as an active promoter of self-production of music, this just gets nicer. I’m not crying yet, though.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: All in all a pretty single well done, whichever comes first. And if you’re a fan of Ikimono, this is just another single. If you’re not a fan of Ikimono, it’s time to give chance. They are great, they are popular (at least within Japan), they are (in style) mainstream pop, so unless you listen to stupid techno (Oops), this is worth the listen. I’m not talking about those stupid Anime fans (Oops x2) who buy the single just because it’s a featured song in the show. I won’t.


You can just treat me as being lazy and not splitting this into parts, but if I were to you can read the one above and subsequent empty spaces as separate articles, ok?

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Taketatsu Ayana – Kajirikake no Ringo [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Why does only the Regular Edition have the Anime cover? Which brings me back to the last paragraph before we started.)

Origin: She’s a voice actor in Japan. She’s a singer. She has photobook and image DVDs. She’s… awesome. Not that I say it, but Taketatsu Ayana (Ayachi for short) has been in the singer industry since two years ago, and sadly I cannot show you anything else besides this, where I got her first three singles.

Klassic Note fact: Recent singers (I could hardly call them artists) who got their first three CDs on my shelf pic.twitter.com/vuJDxA5TUf
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) March 5, 2014

(It’s the first row, by the way)
And since that, nothing. Not until her latest and 6th single in her career comes by. Boasting with an Anime theme song credit for the first time in her career, and with songs that resemble the good old times, how can I say no? Which brings me back to Yes if you like her, you’ll take a listen or even grab a copy of the CD. But if you don’t, there still is reason why you should “take a chance”. (Oops miwa reference)

*A good reminder: Brackets in translation square brackets mean insinuated meaning. Don’t ask me why. Part of Japanese grammar.

(1) Kajirikake no Ringo [(The) Bitten Apple]
As a first impression, this song turned out better than expected. I first started out with this:

The difference between Ayachi now and back when she started? She didn't act cute. You can't hear it, but I can. http://t.co/qTTgQ0vjSv
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) September 5, 2014

But then after some time as I recall from the past times I enjoyed listening to her cute voice, then I noticed this is actually a good song. Even more surprising when you hear the full song. Also this is credit to an Anime “Denkigai no Honya-san” (I watch that show, you guys should know) (wow rhyming), so this is quite a good song considering that. (Don’t start me explaining this, please.) The song is pretty well done, with the same guy who composed songs from… places I don’t recall. Must be reputable people, haha. Also quite an upbeat song, it brings quite a sentimental feel while bringing the overall feel for the show, and her too. The music video… since it’s fanservice I think I shouldn’t even mention much. The scenery is great though, although you know I don’t focus on that.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(2) Fuai! [No Translation (and that is not the song title) (and this is not insinuated)]
Hmm… how should I describe this… It’s another lively song, but put in a different feel. You would, for first impression, notice the rather noisy (in terms of sound, not like, irritating) chorus and violin addition to a song which could do well with neither of those, but then I like Ayachi’s voice with this combination, so I decided to give it in the end. Easy chorus, well done song. Yes it may be more of love for her than for the song, but if you listen, it’s like another shout-out song with a nice twist. And I appreciate that. And this is also revealed in the tracklist of her second album.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: Now you know why I am reluctant. Ended up it’s another 4-star single. And 4-star single to me is NOT ENOUGH! But it’s enough for now, especially when it’s been some time since I have given some time for Ayachi’s songs, and coincidentally (almost in a straight line) they line up and I have the mood to listen to two lively songs which made my last week. Really, Ikimono is nothing when you have idolism… Okay seriously, if you dislike her, it’s also worth a listen.


ONE MORE!
(Wow look at the time…)

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Kon Natsumi – Niji no Kakera [Single]

(The cover? Why not refer to… seriously.)

Origin: Wow. It’s been some time. Of course this single definitely takes credit from its credited Anime “Isshuukan Friends.”, and as good as the show, Kon Natsumi is here to sing some great songs. Or well-written songs. Her voice is great too, I must say, for a… face that will lose to both girls in the previous two singles. (Oops x3) However, there is something that sounds great – maybe it’s Kawashima Ai who is backing her up – which is why I gave the thumbs up. Why the decision to get five months later? Not because of the special gifts, but you know where I’m going to refer you to if I

(1) Niji no Kakera [Fragments of (The) Rainbow] *still checking whether I reviewed this or not*
Okay, let’s talk about it. Recalling from five months ago, my first impression from the Anime isn’t bad at all. And as with all Anime I watch if I give the show probably also means I give one, if not both, opening and ending theme songs. And being the frontline, Kon Natsumi here does a great job of delivering a good song. And I like it. Not so much about the music video though; it has her footage. (Oops x4) (I’m seriously not getting bored here) (And I’m supposed to not comment too much too) All in all, something not to get bored to. Especially when you like the show. There’s a friend of mine who is not willing to read the Mange after the show ended just because there’s no music in it. See? The power of theme songs.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(2) Gift
Ha yes finally the whole point of this post. The spotlight, and probably why I feel so hesitant to touch her No, not that. I mean, press the button seeing it as an Anime cover. (This is the last time I’m saying it already, I swear) This
is
one
good
song.
Why? The catchy tune will be the first to grab anyone’s attention, and finishing the song the first time I totally remember the feel of satisfaction as if the song as this click with me. Nicely arranged song overall, and if you do follow my Twitter she got in the trend for like… a few months? Even the most recent one is within a month, I think. So much so it’s worth remembering. And recalling. Really. Don’t get deterred by the Anime credit. Listen to it.
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average++)

Conclusion: Overall a good single for someone I have not listened to and being an Anime theme song credit, I must say this is one good… I’m running out of words to say already. Really, if you don’t like mainstream, and if you don’t like cute voices but still can listen to females singing, this is the decision. Do it. And really sometimes, the B-sides always stand out more than the A-side, ie. Never judge a book by the cover. Or a CD cover. Or if the CD cover is replaced with Kon Natsumi’s face. Really, JFGI.


Okay, that’s all. Short ending here. With regards to the singles arriving at my doorstep not anytime soon, I will post the reviews as long as I can grab my hands on it besides notes and textbooks preparing for my exams by then. Until next time… I’m working hard to find more songs. So I can spend my own money away and waste more time typing this. No really, it was a joy, if not for a tight mood schedule. Cya.
[P.S.: What? My mood schedule? I can tell you now: Tomorrow’s going to be bad, that is why I’m doing it today.]

The Entertainment News Week #42

Yeah I know it’s tough to talk about something like, last week when the new episode is airing a few hours from now. But then, my week ends here, and I’m a student. So too bad. Entertainment News has to be done now or else I can’t sleep early. Haha.

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method (last week): Yes, and it seems it’s about (from what I remember telling myself) who is in the know. In terms of that, we have Nonoka and probably Noel, along with that girl with the headphones (sry Mikakoshi cannot remember the character’s name yet) who actually know who Nonoka is from seven years ago before she left and know about the event that day. For the rest of them, they somewhat do now recognise their childhood friend here, but know a hell lot more as hints continue to drop on the event at the observatory back then. What happens next? I have no idea. Suffice it to say we may have that girl who knows most (the headphones one) to interact with Nonoka for the upcoming episode. Which I’m going to watch tonight. Yes, I know.
Denki-gai no Honya-san: Wow another episode for comprising more and more (supposedly) romantic advances between the characters, even though we know it’ll likely turn into comedy in the end. Nonetheless, Anime is a great place to create lonely people,  unlike reality where literally everyone has a friend but you do not, haha.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: Well the second episode throws out a performance, a Beethoven piece it seems, but Kaori gives the middle finger to the judges by playing the violin her way, devoid of the rules of the competition. <Attach middle finger image here> Which is good, because the main guy likes it. Haha. Nonetheless, Kaori has taken a liking to his friends, so he stands no chance.
Or does he? Come on, we’re talking about a child prodigy pianist here man.

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Yes, as usual someone just doesn’t want to die. If anyone can recall it’s the Sternritter “D”, for “Deathdealing”. So I guess he can’t die… yet. Well I’ll be glad if he could do us a favour my sending his leader off his journey before killing himself. Now that’s what I call “deathdealing”…
Kuroshitsuji: Came a couple of days earlier than expected. The new chapter concludes with the now not-Green-Witch-now-lost-in-childhood-deceived-by-aged-mother-later-found-descendant-of-famous-scientist poor girl having to make the ultimate decision. Either escape to the world without knowing what’s going to happen for her, or eat Ciel’s bullet.
Please don’t eat the bullet. You’re perfect competition for Elizabeth. *ROFLMFAOs* (Like, Ciel can carry her everywhere… *etc*)

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

This weekend. This time (unlike Choucho), it may just happen. pic.twitter.com/5TooHoik4R
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) October 17, 2014

You may have the money to do it, but for one who doesn't I think I did it again. ふぁいっ！ (Wow this was not easy to type on the phone)
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) October 19, 2014

I know. It’s a hard decision.

Remember the decision I gave up previously? Yeah, it has finally bore fruit. It’s worth the waiting, by the way.

  Now on to the real stuff this week. A couple of releases came out this week, namely 2 singles and one which should’ve appeared last week. Ikimono’s new single is the usual awesome, and I always blame it on my mood swings due to studying (I know, it’s just me), so I ended up giving the thumbs up for the single. Now is to find a partner so I don’t have to pay excessive delivery charges. Ayachi’s new single shows promise from the moment I reviewed it, and am overall very pleased. Even though she has not done well after her first album, this reminds me of the times I was liking her singles from 2012, and it was great. Good job Ayachi, and whoever’s behind it. Hope next time I can be more decisive so my special gift doesn’t fly away. It hasn’t yet, by the way. Also in the list this week is SPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC debut album (yeah, like “debut”), and I gave a song or two. Not surprising though I am able to play the melody of the chorus easily, and just because I like it so much. They re just great. If you sleep listening to them… go eat sh*t. Oops.

Let’s mention some upcoming releases. For next week Satomi-chan’s new single is coming, and yeah the PV preview isn’t disappointing at all. (Already wondering if Kalafina’s doing up the backup vocals) (Oh yeah it doesn’t have to be them, huh) (I think it’s them though) (Audience: Can you just stop talking to yourself??) (Ahem) If things so well for Satomi-chan… I should’ve just waited for another week. Nah, the gift is going to fly at this rate, haha. Also (hopefully) emerging next week is yucat and her 3rd album, this time round comprising of that song I’ve heard in a live footage on YouTube and have not heard it full since it’s digital release on May this year. Well, hope someone  is kind enough to remember that she is from RYTHEM and give me chance to review it. Yes. Stretching further till the end of the year, I see plenty slated for release, like Ayachi’s 2nd album, Ikimono’s next single and album (The single song preview sounds great! Another Kiyoe production!) yanaginagi’s 2nd album, Rie fu’s album for Part 1 of her double release celebrating her 10th year, and many more. All these I’ll probably mention it here and there at “there”. There, you know, Twitter. Remember to visit for more up-to-date… updates.

ANDROID?
I’m thinking about it. Since it’s something to talk about now.
But nah. Maybe something else. Problem is this will die down some time soon.


And that’s all for this week. Cya guys next week then. I’ve not been making progress… anywhere due to the recent setbacks from quizzes. It’s not going well for me in real life. In the APoL universe, though, I’m doing quite well. Probably when Sora-chan will APoL Chapter 13 and 14 will be released will probably be the time that I commit suicide. Really. How am I going to face… the wall?
Oops, I forgot here’s a place of joy. Until next time!

[P.S.: Sickos. You scroll down this far means you are one of us. Especially when you’re reading it on the mobile site.

Mostly about Mikakoshi though. And a lot more. Hehe I like the “bed shot” of Ayachi… LOL]
[P.P.S.: Looking at these, I think I’m going to do up a “Homescreen Selection 2014” by the end of the year, hehe. Or either I get the new Android 5.0 update and reset my phone for maintenance reasons. I’ll We’ll see.]

How I wish I was Japanese. My manners will be top notch and I'll never learn those uncouth vulgarities my entire life.

FML.
If I said that out I'll be uncouth. Too bad.

We must constantly compare with each other, for competition makes the worst of us.

No, that's just me. *laughs*

Oh my mother's such a bitch. She makes things nice for me and ruins it with another thing.

That makes me a "son of a bitch".

...

I've always wanted to say this to myself.

[P.S.: I noticed my writing can never catch up with my imagination. So Chapter 13 of APoL is... nowhere close to finish. Sorry.]

I wonder why I am worse off than everyone else yet I do not feel as bad as others when they screw up.

Either it's I don't feel anything, or I should just go die already. Reminds me of the upcoming chapter of APoL.

I think I'm ready. To flunk exams and write my story... not.

The Entertainment News Week #41

Frequently checking which week of the year is it so I don’t lose track. But that’s unlikely since I do this every week. Not like…

Maybe I should do it more frequently. Maybe not.

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method: Actually hours after I finished the post last week I got to watch due to its early airtime. Probably means it’ll also happen for the rest of the season, like, for tonight too, but then I’ll keep remembering the show like it was yesterday. And I’ll just update the previous episode this week. Episode 1 is supposedly my first impression of this (yet another) Anime original, and the show falls in the “well-to-do” category. It has the appropriate amount of everything; the cuteness, the past recollection, and the reasons to feel sentimental. Seeing it going onto such good footsteps, I can’t see why I won’t be watching this show. Besides, there’s Aki-chan and Mikakoshi coming my way, so why not?
Denki-gai no Honya-san: If you watch the show, I don’t need to explain to you how funny it is. But in case you don’t, the second episode is better than the first. Go watch it. All I can remember is “balls” and plenty of fan service. Not like I’m a fan of any of those, but the point that someone said “Seitokai level comedy” he definitely isn’t wrong.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: This is one show of the season apart from the many sequels that dominate the rankings currently. But then so, this show shows plenty of premise in terms of a romance comedy coupled with music. And from episode one I don’t see how bad it can get, surprisingly from a production company that is A-1 Pictures, not really known for their quality. Good thing is, the things are colourfully spiced up, and we’re off to a good start, just like Sora no Method.

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Eh… looks like the Zero Division is ready, but not totally ready, I guess. Where’s the leader again? But for now, we should be in time for a good show now that the “curtains” have been drawn up, haha.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

Let’s talk about this week. Even though it’s a week of nothing, ie. new reviews, like SPEAICL OTHERS ACOUSTIC debut album is nowhere to be seen, but I’ve been searching. First, about giving chance to Ayahime, ie Takagaki Ayahi, the last one in sphere I didn’t give a listen to. Finally after much consideration I decided to give her latest single a try, and managed to give her a song. B-side, unfortunately, but this isn’t my first time doing so anyway. Good thing is, I liked the song, and surprisingly lyrics have written a couple of songs for Mina-chan’s 2nd album too. (That’s how they get rookies into the industry *wink*) It’s called “3 leaf clover”, probably means my luck will not change even if I hear this song, haha. The other in the list is from YouTube, which I mentioned last week, from Kuso Iinkai. Yeah, their first major single is out, if you get what I mean. Song-wise… I may just give a song or two (latter unlikely), but I’ll see. Glad I’m actually liking their style though; Good Morning America, on the other hand, is not doing well in the impression department…

Let’s also talk about the theme songs for this season’s Anime. fhana is probably the other reason I mentioned weeks ago why I wanted to watch Sora no Method, and till the preview it has not been disappointing. Not until they released the full song. Six minutes long. What to do? On the other hand, Larval Stage Planning is going well for the opening theme song with “Stargazer”, which if I don’t like fhana would end up listening to this instead. I seriously don’t want to give fhana a 3-star rating by the end of the year. They’ve been doing so well…

Also in KimiUso (that’s how they call it online) is Goose house, who did a wonderful song for the opening. Honestly saying they’ve been getting better ever since their leader’s departure from the group (Oops) early this year. Hopefully the full song will turn out well. Ending song we have wacci, a rock band which… doesn’t sound bad at “first hear”. You know, like “first sight”. Seeing how smoothly this goes, I may have a load of new songs coming my way. And that is good news. Now to wait for Ayachi’s new single next week which will probably kick start everything.


I think that is all I have to say. This weekend been trying to forget I have a couple of quizzes and presentations to start preparing for, so let me enjoy it while I can. I have considered doing reviews on the go with watching Anime on Twitter, but I think I will spoil my own experience by doing so so I guess not. Besides, I’ll remember the shows somehow, especially when it gets interesting. Cya guys then, until next time… hope you’re not as stressed out or relaxes as me. Whichever you may not be.

[P.S.: If you’re here for Mikakoshi’s new artist images for her new single… you seriously should go find out what is Twitter.

New songs, new songs, new photos…? Maybe I’m just not happy enough to change frequently. I swear that there have been many updates online…]

Talk with action is cheap. Talk without action is even cheaper.

Kind of what happens when one starts to appreciate people who just take action without talking. An action speaks a thousand words, as they say.

Sometimes finding the right person to answer the question may be tougher than answering the question.

Just wondering why my shoe laces get untangled without reason. And finding the right person to answer this could be a challenge...

Isn't it?

I noticed something (again!): I'm actually the hidden perfectionist. I hate everything, including everything about myself.

Well I'm just saying. It's obviously not so since I'm writing my own story down... somewhere. Haha.

Somehow playing an active role in public is better than playing the passive role.

Some !@#$%&* pushed me when there clearly is a way around. Hope I didn't get robbed.

*checks belongings*

I guess not, hehe.

[P.S.: Also this reminds me about GTA, like when someone hits the player or vice versa the player returns a reply to the AI, even if it's not his fault. Funny I point it out here.]

The (Her) Everyday Life

If I got it wrong, go ahead and kill me.

Btw, I saw this earlier today:

朝家出たらパンツなくなってたな…
— 小松未可子@Latimer road (@mikakokomatsu) October 7, 2014

(Trans.: Underpants was not there when I left the house in the morning...)

My reactions?

「コトミがなりたい。」
(Trans.: I wish I'm Kotomi.)

「そんなときあるせすよね~」 (Trans: There is such a time, isn't it...)

I wished I could post this on Twitter but I'd better be killed. Meanwhile...

@mikakokomatsu それ、うちにあるよ
— 非公式はうさぎですか？ (@oregainai) October 7, 2014

(Trans.: I have those at my place)

@mikakokomatsu 回収されたww
— がっさん (@BraveVesperia00) October 7, 2014

(Trans.: They (pants) got collected)

@mikakokomatsu ノーパンですね
— こなた (@konata_carry) October 7, 2014

(Trans.: It's 'nopan', isn't it...)

I may be exaggerating, but look at this manga by a local Japanese artist. (With translations!)



第084話 ツイッター（汐留編）：それが声優！WEB

#084
Twitter (Shiodome Chapter)
① ‘This week’s guest on “Hikari★Denpakyoku” is’… and send.
　 *beep* *beep*
　 [Out of 100,000 Twitter followers… 2 replies.]
　
② A nutritious avocado rice bowl for lunch…
　 *snap*
　 [Out of 100,000 Twitter followers… 4 replies.]
　
③ (Do those 100,000 followers really exist…?)
　 ‘Butt’, and send…
　 *snap*
　 ] Shiodome Hikaru
　 ] @hikaryunm
　 [Butt♪]
　
④ [5,430 Retweets]
　 [1,050 Favorites]
　 [298 Replies]
　 ————————
　 ] Hikaryun LOVE
　 ] @hikaryun pant pant sniff sniff
　 ————————
　 ] Maffy s2 when
　 ] @hikaryun shakin’ it

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I guess that's one way of passing the time. Not forgetting previously Ayachi's tweets where she tells us how much the impact of a nearby earthquake is to her chest... (I did not report on that, but it's all over Japan though)

[P.S.: Hopefully no one kills me. And no one go edit that Seitokai Yakuindomo picture above, okay??]

I'm not good at being independent, but I'm definitely good at being alone.

Fancy Neat's saying she "has no friends". She better take that statement back.

[P.S.: Fancy everything starts flowing in the moment you leave the house.]

I just noticed something: Education is an inevitable process before innovation.

Well, too bad, back to studying again. Or taking a Japanese class. Or a guitar class. Whichever matters to me first, I guess.

The Entertainment News Week #40

Hey! Because somewhere in this world tomorrow is a holiday, I’ve been busy doing stuff up so I don’t need to do it tomorrow. Apparently, it’s not going well. Oh well, this is more important. Hehe.

アニメ
ANIME

Denki-gai no Honya-san: Yes it’s on with the new season of Anime. Since I really took the comedy in interest (along with Ayachi’s song), I decided to give it a watch. And for first episode it’s pretty good, with a mix of comedy and some fanservice from time to time. Sadly because of characters like Sensei, manga like Tonari no Kashiwagi-san may probably not get an Anime adaptation anytime soon. Haha, just joking. Anyways, I did not take the review from Random Curiosity for granted, but seeing the next episode preview I’m starting to believe that it’s going to reach “Seitokai level” sick jokes very soon. Ending song sounds great with the manga author’s lyrics in it…
Ushinawareta Mirai wo Motomete: Gave this show a chance for some reason (because someone’s doing the opening song), but then decided to NOT watch even if I cleared the first episode. The characters and voices remind me of the hentai Anime I watched before (Oops), and yesh there is potential for eechi scenes or even straight on hentai, which… I prefer to not watch just to avoid the genre. Or else I won’t be able to talk about it here already.
Tomorrow will probably be giving Sora no Method a chance too. Since it’s middle-school girls and it’s “like Natsuiro Kiseki” (RC), I guess I can give chance. After that next week I’ll be able to review the first episode of Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, the other Anime I’m intending to watch this season, hopefully along with my sister. Hmm, it’s been some time. When’s the last time we decided to watch a show, I wonder?

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Some sweet action over there, though I hope that the poor Zero Division doesn’t get wiped out just yet. According to Kubo, Ichigo’s not here yet. Haha.
A Channel: It’s been some time, and it looks like it’s a story amongst the grown-ups this time. Kamate-sensei (I just remembered her name) that happy-go-lucky teacher beside… (oops now I forgot the other one) Kitou-sensei (Phew…), and Satou-sensei jumped in with her to help with the… “clearing” of the refrigerator and mainly moving her stuff to her new house. Plenty of jokes there, but too small I cannot remember. Still very funny though; I just hope it’s for another season of Anime…

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

Well there’s no new songs this week. Firstly, I’ve been reviewing Mina-chan’s 2nd album again, and have decided… NOT to make the order. (Sorry, Mina-chan.) Also with my desperation of finding songs, I gave Kana-chan’s new single a chance. Yes, the genre I’ll think twice to listen to again. Well, apparently I heard it twice, and I cannot not see the PV purely because I’m not blind, so… yeah. Besides, it’s not too bad, especially if you heard the three-minute preview.

Also, been searching for updates for some new mainstream artists I’ve been seeing over these few years just briefly and got a shock. Kuuso Iinkai, who just released their major first album (note the word “major” for major label, in this case King Records) in June, is coming up with their second major single. Already? And there’s a PV for it on YouTube. Not the usual stuff I love to dig in, but I’ll probably give chance so long as I can get hold of the sources. Also on YouTube is Good Morning America with their new album, already their second under major label, and that is like a year’s difference from the previous album. Sounds great, not impactful, but the PV is nothing but bloody murder scenes. Well done video, song-wise… I’ll wait till the album is up. Both mentioned are releasing this month.

In other new releases, Aki-chan’s single in November is called “Portrait” (I only hope for it to be an emotional or moody song because I’m totally ready for it), and Tomacchan’s new single is coming in December. As a theme song for Sword Art Online II Anime. As the opening theme song. Yeah. Means this is either going to blow my mind or blow my head against the wall. Hopefully it’ll not be disappointing. Come on, they made LiSA do the ending song goddammit… (not like I’m a fan of her LOL)


I guess that’s all this week. More to come next week, that’s for sure. And more to come next week for my school life, so… FML. But then life has to go on, or not Entertainment will not be as entertaining as it is, isn’t it?

Somehow thinking of throwing ALL the news I know and have been posting over the social media platforms here. ALL HERE. Yeah. We’ll see. Or I’ll see. Cya guys then.

[P.S.: (I guess not) Everyone’s favourite segment!

Ayachi’s photobook is awesome. Or maybe because she has been showing more of her… cleavage? Maybe it’s just me with the X-ray vision… xD]

[P.P.S.: I recommend all celebrities to join any social media and post regular selfies of themselves with minimum dimensions according to Mikakoshi’s Twitter. Then I will have more images for future pages of Entertainment News. Haha.]

The Klassic Note Review – 2014.10 Issue 1

If my calculations aren’t wrong *looking at Mina-chan’s 2nd album*, this will be the only issue. The numbering is just in case.

***SPECIAL ISSUE! A SHORT CASE STUDY ON NANO.RIPE!! MORE BELOW!***
Let’s start, shall we?

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

negoto – Ammonite!/Tasogare no Rhapsody [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

[Yes, if you have noticed, it’s a double A-side single. Without any credits. And I’m glad I (as usual) took the Regular Edition.]

Origin:
I’m not unfamiliar with negoto, the non-mainstream girls’ rock band which is slowly gaining fame in recent years after they celebrated their 5th year of formation last year on their second album. I’ve followed them for years since 2011 when I heard them in the NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION of the same year. Ever since, the years in progress have not been disappointing. I’ve came close to getting their single when they released their previous double A-side single “Lightdentity/Re:myend!”, which unfortunately did not meet the strict requirements that is Klassic Note. Fortunately, after this year and their mini-album I’m so hyped up after listening to the two new songs I’m so ready to give the thumbs up! Their eccentric style with a vocal-keyboardist will leave you interested!

(1) Ammonite!
This was first heard from one of the live performances on video months ago before this was released, and I’m not absolutely impressed, like with most of the songs I hear from them. But then there’s this special style of rock they possess along with the small portion of electronic music making this song sound outstanding not long after. And not to forget the lyrics represent a love song, which also explains the use of the song title, if you get what I mean.
The music video also represents a different way of expression of the song, along with the many music videos I’ve seen from back then in 2012. And surprisingly I actually believe that most of the locking and popping actions are done by the members themselves, which is rather impressive in my opinion. Covering themselves from shame, this should be one of those bold videos I’ve seen them in. Overall, it may not be an impressionable song, but it’ll leave you humming its tune soon enough. At least, for me.
Rating: 4 stars (More Than Average)

(2) Tasogare no Rhapsody [Rhapsody of Twilight]
It all started with the music video. Much like the previous song, but this time the impressions of the song strengthened even before I finished listening to the song the first time it appeared in the music video. The melodic is solid, and the lyrics are scenic. What more do I need to say to make you just to listen at least once, just in case you end up listening to it more? I can say little about this song, but if that’s the case means it’s great.
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

Conclusion:
If negoto has a competition amongst themselves, this single release takes it all. Other than that, I cannot expect to give you the best of J-Rock, but I can make  you expect the best of negoto, if you haven’t got impressed by them yet. Go take a listen somewhere, would you? (Because due to copyright reasons I can never show you the PVs)

THE PACKAGE
I took it via pre-order, so getting it a week later would be good enough. And I made a fuss of NOT wanting the special gift due to the fact I do not see eye to eye to some of the member’s faces, but that was okay because I literally waited for it to expire.

"Free sticker randomly selected from 4 members?" What if I end up with negoto's bassist? Oops. (Damn, the gift is gone. Well, even better.)
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) September 18, 2014

Good. Now I can focus on whether to really buy the CD. Yes, I pressed the button for negoto. And nano.RIPE's single. pic.twitter.com/xPB8gzvRGF
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) September 20, 2014

Moreover, a sudden surprise got me when I opened the booklet:

The gift is the best of the best, the cream of the crop, it’s Sachiko, the vocalist! Awesome… I’m pleased.

DO A REVIEW ONE MORE TIME!

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

nano.RIPE – Toumei na Sekai [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

[Personally also I’m glad I have (as usual) the Regular Edition. Really, not because of the skirt. It’s the art. Really.]

Origin:
This is why I need to do up a long history to thank them later.

THE ORIGIN
It all started with a new Anime which is less interesting than the theme songs themselves, “Glasslip”. Ignoring the storyline (which, if you followed the Entertainment News, would know my impressions of the show), the theme songs are nothing but impressive, especially when I got an audio preview of the topic song. Since then I’ve embarked a journey to find more of this rock that I feel great about, reaching as far as their first album for other songs. Now, I formally support them and thank them for their contribution to Klassic Note by accepting the last song (which I will state later) and giving them the credit. Congrats, nano.RIPE! You’ve made your presence( known. Now I may have to give 5 stars for one of the songs already…

(1) Toumei na Sekai [Transparent World]
If they did for the Anime, they also did a lot for themselves. The song may have a longer origin to since when I heard it, but this song stirs more than emotion in me. Back than (two months ago) when this was the only song I was listening to, I can almost feel the emotion in the song. You may be deterred by the high pitch cute-sounding vocals that is Kimiko, but if you get through – probably the hardest part – of the song, you’ll know that the substance within is more to be felt. And I felt it, all the way.
The music video is also a depiction of the mood of the song, where there’s this crazy girl trashing stuff in a room (reminds me of Yocchan last year when she literally “ripped” the toy bear), all but one, before stopping. It’s that something that is treasured that is the essence of this song, despite the “transparency” that is within this song. See through this song, and you’ll probably love it.
Rating: 4 stars (5-stars Pending)

(2) Zettaichi [Absolute Value]
The other song that I decided to listen to that rocked my world for almost a month. As always I fancy an awesome instrument melody, and this song did the best of that requirement. Despite the song itself being less than spectacular, overall it was an impressive four minutes that will leave you remembering the song again and again. If there’s a B-side song that needs an award, this tops that chart.
Rating: 4 stars (5-stars Pending; fighting with (1) for it)

(3) Fault Finder
Why this the last one? Well besides it being the third and last track of the list, you know I normally will just give it a miss, but not anymore. Back then (two months ago) when I said to myself “take this or (2), the guitarist or the vocalist”, I think I regretted my decision. Another period of moodiness brings me back to them and this song, written by the vocalist herself. Though simple and short, this song has it’s own attitude. Being critical, there’s something in the lyrics that saw something that what we may not see, and this in itself (if you understand) is admirable. And aspiring composers who write songs once in a while should be commended, right?
Rating: 4 stars (Average)
Conclusion:
…
THE PROCEEDINGS
After this single, I ventured out to find more of their songs, most notably in the live video footage I managed to watch out of the Limited Edition (though I do not possess it) version of the single, involving their third album live performance. It was great. Just like any other rock band, theirs was awesome. Many songs strike me as familiar melodies, but some are outstanding, mostly from their latest 3rd album which was released back at the start of the year. I gave a song or two, and felt that wasn’t enough.

THE RESOLVE to THE REVIEW (THE PACKAGE)
And then I said to myself “I must give nano.RIPE and their latest single another chance”, and I took a short journey back, aligned with a low moment of my school days, and yeah, I finally felt it. It’s so… indescribable, this feeling of listening to the high-pitch voice over a series of common, mainstream rock melodies. It’s just so great. The melodies are so intuitive, the lyrics are so meaningful… I suddenly felt more than what my initial impression of them was, from as little as nothing. And thus, the single arrived, and I must thanks again, nano.RIPE, for your efforts to J-Rock, and more importantly, to Klassic Note.

Emotional and a little cute. Just how I like nano.RIPE, I guess. J-Rock is awesome. Listening to nano.RIPE - Tachyon
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) September 19, 2014

I tell you, last month was as emotional as it was exciting. With these two singles, I happily end the month, hopefully seeing more this month. But unfortunately, it has not been impressive, yet. But never mind, this kind of boom doesn’t happen every time. But when it comes, I become so enthusiastic that I must share my experience time after time with you guys. Hoped you guys have noticed a thing or two to go search it out yourself, and you may just like either or even both of those rock styles. See you next issue, whenever it’ll be.
[P.S.: APoL will be officially delayed until… I have no mood to write it. You get it? The next chapter needs a particularly low mood to write it…]