The Entertainment News Week #48

Well one more month to go, and there’s still much to offer. So glad I don’t have to read the title over and over again as if I were in a radio broadcast. Too wordy for this title, isn’t it?

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method: This one is not last episode because so coincidentally as I’ve mentioned last week I’m watching it on a Monday. So will be this week’s one. Too bad. Anyways, they finally got into Shione, I mean the others, by fulfilling her wish (somehow) by building a Planetarium for a festival for all of them to see stars. Yeah, sounds weird. But so is the relationship with Shione and Nonoka. Apparently it’s resolved, but it’s not. Something tells me Shione knows more than all of us and probably Nonoka, but then don’t tell me… it’s got to do with Noel?? Hmm… so much cliffhanger that it feels weird stopping there already… Nvm, will know tomorrow, haha.
Denki-gai no Eechi-san: Really on the mature side, Hio-tan gets sick TWICE in order for us to see Kantoku’s concern to his employee and Sensei-chan’s shock to the sister’s three sizes LOL. On the other hand, it’s Christmas (well at least in the show) and even G-men is here to share the joy. Yeah, if you thought it’s illegal books it’s just they are sold illegally. I got confused there too for a moment. Next episode just seems to be better, as the comedy here doesn’t seem to lack anytime soon… *sees intoxicated and weeping Tsumorin*
KimiUso: Well nice performances from the two new characters this episode, and I must say in it bears many emotions of the two towards Kousei, and as always the thick-headed main guy doesn’t get to know about it. On the other hand, Kousei’s turn is coming next, and I swear this is going to change things well. (If you need me to spell out why means you’ve not been watching) (Whatever I’ll share my thoughts with you) (No spoilers; I swear I didn’t read the manga)  Either Kousei’s going to play so good and admit defeat if possible so that the two of them won’t feel bad losing to him again, or he just plays so bad because he still cannot hear the notes that the two lost hope and motivation in admiring him when they were young. Latter likely to happen though, I think…

Wow long essays are coming my way so long as the episodes have more content or I start remembering them. I will. Exams going to be over tomorrow. *laughs*

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Wow Ichibe Hyousuke (that Zero Division monk) is revealed to have much influence in Soul Society apparently, is about to release his zanpakuto. This. Will. Be. Interesting. Great. Awesome. I’m running out of words to say already.
A Channel: It’s rather centred around Yutaka and I can only remember she plucked out her bangs (hair) instead of going to the stylist. Read it yourself if you want that impactful laugh, haha.
Amari Mawari: If you guys don’t read the manga you should, because it’s funny and is written by the same dude who wrote the previous one I mentioned above. and apparently it’s still about the guy’s hair. Like, Amari-chan wants a handful of it for a gift. Seriously. (P.S. Kyouka really is some beauty; if not for that kid…) (Reminds me of Chuunibyou though, not that I watched it)

ゲーム GAMES

Wow it’s been some time, and I immerse myself in another game. Godus is apparently the “spiritual successor” to the famous god game Populous (if I use “popular” just now you guys will think I’m trying to make a pun), and it lives to the name. Well, nearly. Things are different by a lot. Belief is a numerical thing now, time controls many things in the game, and you don’t summon ground like a Shaman, but drag the layers out. Cool game, even after one year of development already. Go check it out. Also have been going back to find a Need for Speed game, and ended up with the online version: Need for Speed World, which is like the good old Underground which I liked but with more freedom. And a whole lot less people int he servers. Come on, it’s been four years.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

Wow this week is hectic, though not like a lot. A few albums are still in review, following my mood to listen to them anyway. Ayachi’s 2nd album has a conslusion, and I’m only taking one song for the time being. (Just cannot go through the bridge part of the song)  (“Hey Hey Hey” *laughs*) FLOWER FLOWER’s album still shows some promise, so I’m still listening to it for the time being, while giving two songs from the digital singles and live performances. SPYAIR’s best album is under hold for now, and I think I’ll be only giving the new songs. Or song. Probably just one anyway.

Next week’s releases also come early, well some of them at least. Tomacchan’s new single B-side shows some promise (I miss her singing already after rejecting a single), and wacci’s single… I tell you I’m not pleased. But then it’s understandable; not like their music video shows any prospect anyway…

Of course more is coming my way, like Aqua Timez’s new single (wow I haven’t clicked on the button yet) and SCANDAL’s album. I shall wait. After tomorrow. I have plenty of time, really.


I guess that’s all then. I need to do some notes-compiling for my exams (yes note the plural word) tomorrow, so if you would excuse me. And also  stay tuned from next week as I see if I can conjure out at least two chapters of APoL by the end of the year. Wow, big words huh… Until next time!
[P.S.: Yes; Only one; Is Enough. Is that how you use semicolons? LOL]

Until we know the truth, everything else we know is an illusion.

Well since I do not hold the truth, I have to live with illusions then. What is? Everything is, really...

The Klassic Note Review – 2014.11 Issue 2

Hey guys! And as promised after such a dull post yesterday, two more single reviews that should've been done last week. Now if you think this is going to be the last review of the year, wait for next month. Hehe.

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SCANDAL – Image [Single]

(Their image, in the live. Really very legit, though I was expecting something else for cover art.)

Origin: Wow I feel proud to be a SCANDAL fan already. At least for this year. Complete collection of their three singles this year, this being the third. If you need me to introduce the best girls’ rock band in Japan means you have no interest in JRock. No, really. They rock pretty much the whole world already. Like, with this single too. Don’t you just love their own compositions? They should’ve started to do more earlier…

(1) Image
A sincerely written song by MAMI-chan, and I must say first time I heard it hit me so hard I felt so touched, and motivated by them. So much for its lyrics, the melody itself also presents the lively and almost flawless performances I can expect from them, from the start of the year. The music video though sheds a different light on the group, where it portrays themselves as superheroes, while trying to save (not me) people from various situations (not mine) and so on. What more can I say for such an awesome song? FIVE STARS!

Rating: 5 stars (Awesome!)

(2) Nai Nai Night 2014 [No No Night 2014]
(If anyone needs a translation for the song title…)
Okay so this one came as a surprise. Reviewing the single earlier last week (yep) I was studying for my exams, stressed over the revision material and stuff. And suddenly I decided to listen to their new single. And this is where the breaking point is. The moment after I heard TOMOMI-chan say “1, 2, 3, 4” and suddenly her cute voice plus acoustics broke me from inside. Suddenly all my stress went off with the song too (with her singing ないないない, which means no or nothing), and I decided to give the song the thumbs up. Rarely in the listening of SCANDAL songs, especially written by TOMOMI-chan, is this decisive. Back then when I listened to her first song “Houkago 1H”, even that was kind of half-assed. This one? Good job TOMOMI-chan; you literally made my day.
Rating: 4 stars (Average; Above Average and SCANDAL will need a new permanent vocalist)

Conclusion: Overall a very good single I must say, and for anyone who listened to SCANDAL before needs to get this single. Really, not start listening. Just go grab it online or your nearest store. NOW. The songs inside are easy listening, upbeat and (surprisingly and undoubtedly) great, and you can have my word for it.


MOU HITOTSU! (LOL)

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Goose house – Hikaru Nara [Single]

Limited/Anime Edition

Regular Edition

(Well the Anime version is great, and constellations make the topic for this single this time. Pretty well done. Especially what is inside the discs, hehe.)

Origin: Well it’s been some time since I’ve known them since the start of the year, and I must say after the departure of their leader d-iZe, Goose house – a band formed with aspiring composers chosen from Sony’s “Play You” event back in 2011 – is actually doing well this year, singing two songs for Anime, with its second single on my shelf. The bunch play different roles of instruments in the band, and they all contribute to the vocals in the song, which makes of awesome harmony and choruses all round. And once the melody strikes, like this one, totally shows their performance and composition talent. I must say they deserve a thumbs up from Klassic Note man!

(1) Hikaru Nara [(If it’s) Shining]
First impression from Anime “Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso” (nice show, go watch) was actually pretty good, and I can tell you it’s because of them that I watched the show too, and they don’t disappoint. Playing as the opening theme song, they express a certain amount of passion and liveliness, much of what is Kaori-chan in the show. Overall the song does resemble a typical Anime-style format, but nonetheless is great. Why do I say so? Hey I shall end this paragraph with an awesome acoustic version of their new song celebrating 1 million YouTube subscribers. You wouldn’t believe how much I loved this video.

Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

(2) Fuyu no Epilogue [Epilogue of Winter]
Well this was defniitely the song I was thinking of for a while before coming to a decision. As usual it’s those “nothing-wrong-with-the-song” situations again, as I think the song could’ve tried a more dramatic preview like the A-side instead of an acoustic side with cajon drums (don’t know go Google it), but then I think the style is still pretty good. And thus I gave them the thumbs up, unlike the one I listened to on my birthday. I did mention that, right? Anyways, this song has its emotional side, and with the effort of the group, I’m sure this will sounds great to you too.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: Overall a not bad single really, and it being on my shelf means you should give this batch of aspiring composers a chance (instead of a bunch of sluts who sing terribly *wink*) and give them a listen. Especially when you like their songs here, be sure to also go find out their individual singing careers, like I know Takezawa Migiwa-san has songs from two years ago and is still active (though I didn’t listen to it), Takebuchi Kei has her first album released under Sony Music Japan earlier this march and Johnny has his own music activities too. Go check them ALL out, man; It’ll be a journey of many experiences of music. I enjoyed them, and hope you guys will too.


That’s all then. For the reviews of course.


THE PACKAGE
Well not much to say about this, but then it’s a long story to why I probably missed a free gift or two. When I was on the deciding stage with Goose house and waiting for SCANDAL’s single for review, orders are still seen online for First Press Edition (which features free gifts if on pre-order), but then by the time I made the decision, the limited edition Anime poster for Goose house’s is gone, and I also had to switch to another provider (HMV to Tower Records) to get the First Press gifts for SCANDAL’s single. Overall, a hectic experience, but it didn’t go wasted. Some images for your viewing pleasure, and yes: The background of that picture is that B3-sized poster gift I was talking about, hehe.


Cya guys next week, as I see if I need to give Aqua Timez and their new song or not. So yeah, THIS YEAR HASN’T ENDED, people! Especially when I have a few albums to review from this week onwards, like FLOWER FLOWER (actually listening to it as I’m typing this), SPYAIR and their best album (time to give them some chances), Ikimono, yanaginagi and much more. Hell yeah after exams it’s going to be great. Yes, AFTER exams. Haiz. Until next week, people. Or actually, next time since it’s Sunday.

Bye.

[P.S.: Yes it’s the same amount of CDs as last year. Oh wait, not yet, huh. I haven’t gave Aqua Timez yet…]

Hey it's more than last year! I know it's even for now. That is because I haven't put in Aqua Timez yet... pic.twitter.com/4JD0E7vL2r
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 28, 2014

The (Intentional) Near Miss

Hi guys. And I don’t know why I’m here anyway. Fancy me b***ching about when I can… ok let’s get to it.

THE NEWS
I was overjoyed. Supposedly it’s the first time I had a first-hand information of an artist I know performing in Singapore (that’s because they’re mostly Japanese), and what is more is not on concert, means no tickets required to listen to music! It’s Rie fu-san on her first gig in Singapore! Like, what I’ve been waiting for! But even if I said I will go if anyone I know ever comes here to perform…

THE IDEAL
Why should I go? Well for first, I’ll be able to listen to her new songs of her album, which also feature a song about Singapore, which sounds great by the way. Also, it’s cheap compared to actually getting into a concert, as I can just support the artist through a direct donation.I might also be able to request songs I’d like to hear, or even more, talk to her in person! I guess that’s what’s good about a gig compared to just a concert where buying tickets is tougher than getting to talk to the artist. Yeah.

And the circumstances are appropriate. Today I have an exam (I know, condolences to me) and it being in the afternoon means I can just go after the paper, in the evening. And I can just hang out with my friends before that anyway. I can settle my own dinner too, for it is not taken care of by the family today.

THE PROBLEM
The problem… is with me.

Really.

Why so? Well. Just thinking about me makes me too excited, and such enthusiasm makes me… somewhat unable to sleep. I suppose it’ll work for those outdoorsy people, but not for me. And that’s not the only problem. Also in the way is me fundamentally not getting out of the house, especially when I’m outside. ALONE.

And yes seeing that it is a gig means it’ll be in a cafe or some sort (well intense research isn’t necessary), which means spending money on secondary items besides hearing her performance, which requests lightly for a donation to support the artist. Furthermore, she is selling her album there too, which means it’ll look stupid for one (who abides by the rules in Klassic Note) to not buy the release. Well, it wouldn’t be cheaper than the online price anyway, if you do the calculations. Also I just…

"Because I have to review albums from SPYAIR and FLOWER FLOWER tonight, I won't be-" Excuses.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 27, 2014

Overall. I’m a wimp. Yeah. And the main concerns are me not used to going outdoors so I can just go for her gig, and also… because I have no balls. I don’t dare to. Too bad.

Due to the inherent lack of etiquette and guts, I'm not going anywhere tonight. Sorry, Rie fu-san.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 27, 2014

Okay let's just say I'm "not prepared for it" yet, yes? I wonder when I will be. *laughs*

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 27, 2014

Maybe next time, yes? Honestly saying, me feeling bad about it and typing this much really means that I’m “not prepared yet” for such things. Even if it may just happen two years ago in AFA 2012 with sphere. And last year with SID. And today. Yes. How much I have missed as a fan. Why…

[P.S.: On a better note, my package will be arriving tomorrow, also the review. And I’ll not miss it to make it next week. Maybe just to comfort myself for not going out for liking the music. Haiz…]

[P.P.S.: Not that impactful because I feel so bad writing about it. If you need more… actually don’t even ask for it. I shouldn’t be doing this.]

To know how you are taken care of will you then know how to take care of others.

Care is mutual, people. *looks at own parents*

The Entertainment News Week #47

Yes, I know tomorrow’s it. And probably I’ll be reminded of it again for one last time this year. But that is good. I feel good about it for now. I think.

Haiz.

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method (last episode): Oh yeah the girls go to visit Nonoka’s mother. Wow that was an emotional moment, but not as irritating as Shione being so desolated with the group. Wonder how things will happen before all will be together once more, and probably solve that thing above their heads. I guess. Soon. Also will be missing two weeks of same-day broadcast because of exams. See, I told you I’m reminded again. Well exams are more important anyway.
Denki-gai no Honya-san: Plenty of Sensei-chan again, and her supposedly going to quit her job as Uma no Hone, but not really though. *sees her reluctance for returning Sommelier the manga* Also all the girl power things the girls are thinking about but Umio actually has a glasses fetish! Well good for him anyway. Somehow still stuck on the Satomi-chan-posing-as-Tsumorin-being-my-gf-again scene is just… so… impossible for me. Dreamy, one would say, haha.
KimiUso: Well it’s timr for performance, and as usual we have to wait for next week. The soundtrack for classical music in the show is out (not the original soundtrack) but I immediately held on because I don’t miss listening to classical music, and more so after I watched the episode, so I don’t spoilt the epic performances? I hope so; I have a feeling Kousei may just screw up. Go on, show them you aren’t a competition to them after two years in depression.

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Well the old monk is pissed, and somehow the Quincy leader is still on him. More things up their sleeves? Plenty more I guess. (If you had a feeling I’m saying the same thing again and again, you’re not wrong.)
Kuroshitsuji: Well the condition for Ciel to not shoot the green witch is to create a solution (a cure) to the current situation, but I see more aggression in the near future. Hope Sebastian will be able to take it. Or maybe there’s something the supporting characters can do this time round. German prowess is not to be underestimated, you know…

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This Week on Klassic Note

Hmm quite an interesting week I must say. So much happening that I don’t really remember what happened. Let’s see, uh… we have… I see. (Audience: Seriously?) Haha, for the suspense? First up, Ten-chan’s second single is… no where to be seen on my list. Well I did mention a foretelling of me potentially rejecting the songs because they don’t sound good, and the B-side sounds like Tomacchan. Talking about her, Tomacchan’s new single’s special gift is… pretty sweet. But then I… never mind. As I said, I did give Goose house’s new single and Kalafina’s new single a listen, one was on its way and the other is one of the B-sides. SCANDAL’s new single is also in the order too, probably strategically delivered so it happens after my exams this week, which will be Friday that I do the 2nd Klassic Note review for the month. Deviating from mainstream, we have a singer “Primary” (or yuiko) which I heard her like, five years ago? Yeah, she’s going the list this year too with one single and album, both reviewed and… selected. I almost said “coming my way”. Yes, but no. Not coming my way. Nonetheless, miss her voice, and really, she should go sing some Anime theme songs. Seriously.

(“Embedded disabled by request.”, huh. Well, you get to listen to the song HERE on YouTube. Awesome song, by the way.)

Oh and just over the weekend I got a listen to Ayachi’s 2nd album, and honestly? Not very impressive. I’m thinking whether I want to give in to fanservice from her music videos, an overdose of her live performances or just give one song based on Klassic Note regulations. Haha. We shall see next week. Talking about that we have Sambomaster coming up next week. Fancy for writing the song for Ayachi’s album, haha. But this one sounds good, and it’ll probably be next year before I get the song anyway, so we shall see. Or I will see.


“I guess…” yep, that’s all. Cya guys same day next week again, I guess. Until next time… hopefully I will be better. Ok maybe not. I’ll leave the good mood for the week after. Take care. Don’t get intoxicated by Sims 2 or your Nexus phone getting the new Android update and not installing it. Yeah, life is tough.

[P.S.: Yes, there’s only one. Because I love the Aki-chan gift so much (that I don’t feel like showing you guys??), and because there isn’t much happening “over there”. Next time.]

How regretful can we not be when we have to live upon the past that lived through?

What you can say to your friends when you hate your past, and think it contributes to your current situation. I know I am. No one will know.

The Klassic Note Review – 2014.11 Issue 1

I can say this may not the only one because I’m reviewing Goose house’s new single, and I haven’t gave Ten-chan a chance on her second single yet. Plenty of room for another issue for the month. Just you wait and see.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Toyosaki Aki – Portrait [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(How to say… total fanservice? Well I’m not expecting anything or anyone else on the cover anyway, so… good. xD)

Origin: Rather than explain how I came about listening to Aki-chan as she reaches her 5th year in the music career, I should talk about how I came about listening to this again? Well you guys should know about her live radio broadcast every week “Okaeri Radio”, where of course she starts giving previews to her song as early as one month before release date. Due to her enthusiasm, I already know part of the song before I even get to listen the whole single, and of course being a fan of her I must give her chance, which is why the reason for the pre-order. (Of course there’s a darker reason for that; we’ll get to it later) It’s winter, and Aki-chan wants to bring us a touching song. Not well written, but touching nonetheless.

(1) Portrait
How should I say it… it’s emotional. It’s winter and we make a promise with her under the sky. Listening to the lyrics makes me know that the lyricist is a pro (and he is, for he writes many songs for sphere), however the composition is not that its best. Comparatively, it is still better than CHEEKY last year, probably the most regrettable single I got without a gift. (Oops) It’s heartfelt feeling from Aki-chan, and I feel it too, but… not too much. So it’s just be that average song I’ll come to love, yes? I’m being so frank over here…
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(2) Shamrock
This one is probably more of an issue. Somehow music composition in music companies but spoil the song with the bridge part of the song (between second and last chorus), which makes of very bad reveal once you hear the whole song, because the original preview sounds great. And lively, and relaxed. But just that part of the song. I know. But it’s forgivable, for the lyrics and overall suggest a light-hearted song and a happy mood. So I shouldn't be complaining, isn’t it?
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: Overall a very average single, and with the end of year rankings coming after so many reviews throughout the year, this single is likely not going to hit the top ones anyway. But it’s worth a listen, for Aki-chan’s soft and unique voice will soothe you, and feel for the mood of the songs within. It’s all inside, people. Give it a listen, yes?

[P.S.: Always remember if it’s reviewed means it passed the (somewhat strict) requirements of Klassic Note. Means you should give any review a listen, yes?]


THE PACKAGE

A picture speaks a thousand words, but no picture is going to explain my nerves when I saw the delivery slip on my door last Friday. Probably going to be the earliest of deliveries I get in my history of pre-ordering (within three days of release), but the local post office had to spoil it. I had to head to the post office in the next district (transport costs) to get the package instead. You should already see me b****hing about it from last week already, isn’t it? Haiz… (Audience: Then you still want to show us?) Haha yah.

Well... I've got bad news (esp. for myself): Aki-chan's single review will be done on next Monday. I failed to get the CD today. Goddammit.
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 14, 2014

It could've been today... I rushed home already...*sob* (What's more I have to get it from the post office in the next neighbourhood??)
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 14, 2014

Would've costed me two bucks and half an hour less if I had rushed home, which was impossible. Sorry, Aki-chan. pic.twitter.com/dnUIN3FnZj
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 17, 2014

Nonethtless, it’s here, and I’m happy. For the gift. That’s what makes it good, I guess. For having to wait to get here. I swear if I was in Japan I’ll just go get it in a nearby music store already. But no. I’m not in Japan. Too bad for one who should’ve been born there, huh. Oops.


Okay I guess that’s all. I need to keep my mood for doing mock exams tonight, for the real deal. Cya guys next time. And probably I’ll be able to pre-order more singles to make myself happy. Using my own money, hopefully, hehe. No I don’t know whether my bank account contains my savings or my dad’s to finance my education…

The Entertainment News Week #46

You may wonder will I stop at Week #52? Well… yes and no. Yes because it’s the end of the year and there’ll probably be nothing to talk about on the week of the year transition. And no, because it’ll be a new year after that. But no promise it’ll be starting from Week #1 again though. Oops.

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method (last episode): Well it’s a fanservice episode because it’s hot springs, but nothing much of exposure as far as I can see. Surprisingly, the group was separated into two, with the second group bring Shione and Noel. I don’t know why they are so distant between each other now, but I guess Shione’s still concerned about Nonoka forgetting being her friend. That really makes me wonder what the whole lot of them wished in the abandoned observatory already. Moving on, hopefully we see more character development because things are really getting awkward already. Really, Shione needs a friend, whether it’s an ex-friend or a new boyfriend. Haha.
Uma no Hone: Well apparently this is a filler episode, so I think I shall take it less seriously. Apparently it’s also a season for hot springs for this show too, as the gorup travel with Tsumorin (that author who is Director’s ex) to take a dip. This has more exposure than the show above in many ways, and plenty of emotional scenes, whether it’s misunderstood or just a reunion that is not possible anymore. Really, felt so bad for Tsumorin (or Satomi-chan, for the count) on that scene. She can be my girlfriend anytime…

Well I guess I have to be some man for being the guy for two girls already, huh. *laughs* Let’s move on.

KimiUso: (and my sis cannot remember the abbreviation for the show) Kaori-chan’s word for Kousei reminds me of a song from SCANDAL coming next week (“Image”), and it hurts to see Tsubaki cry, just because she wants to be with Kousei and so filled with jealously she has to date a guy to let it all out. Nonetheless, that’s some interesting development there, and we may not be far from our first major event. (Audience: The performance is not climax enough?) Supposedly Arima Kousei strikes the attention of two individuals, each sworn to cancel the guy from the competition. Maybe he’s just going to go berserk like last time? I guess so, we’re not at the end yet…

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Well it’s all the time stalling that the bearded man can do to the Quincy leader, so let’s see what shall happen next chapter, yes? Really this is taking its time, compensated creativity is still aplenty…

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well this is a week for many releases as I mentioned last week, and I also took some time to go through them, with the break I got myself for Wednesday by not going for lessons. (Audience: …) ANYWAYS, this week is rather good, after I have a few days to come to terms with them. *laughs* Ikimonogakari’s single is rather expected, ie. I didn’t take the long B-side song. For miwa’s double A-side single, I think I only gave one of the songs, the first one I think. But I still think for an emotional song the last chorus with like a whole school of students behind the microphone may be unnecessary. I also notice it’s about time for her next album already. *wink* Rie fu’s album is pretty good ever since I heard it two weeks ago, with half the album already in the list. Aki-chan’s single is what “come to terms” was referring to, but they are good nonetheless. What’s worse, the package didn’t arrive. (Audience: Oh damn. I thought it was Friday? What happened?) Well it’s a long story. Suffice it to say that I missed the receive and have to get it tomorrow instead at not the nearest post office machine (which is automatic), but I have to join the queue at the post office at the next neighbourhood. Whoever made that decision to switch delivery locations is a d**k. Who is going to pay for my transport fees now! Argh talking about it makes me pissed already…

Well... I've got bad news (esp. for myself): Aki-chan's single review will be done on next Monday. I failed to get the CD today. Goddammit.
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 14, 2014

It could've been today... I rushed home already...*sob* (What's more I have to get it from the post office in the next neighbourhood??)
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 14, 2014

Moving on, we have a few releases due next week already in view. Goose house’s single show promise for now, and I still have a few days before it counts as “pre-order”, and as for Kalafina’s new single I went for the B-sides. Apparently I may need to wait for new songs to give them a chance again, I suppose.

I think I'm not in the mood to listen to Kalafina this year. Hey, I did give two from their best album. Sadly they're not considered "new".
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 15, 2014

I guess that’s all. Be sure to check by my YouTube channel (KlassicNote@YouTube) for the latest music videos without the need to search for cheap videos off the Internet. Other than that… my exams are coming soon so if you would pardon me I’d like to rest as much as possible so I don’t break down due to… low level stress. Haha.
[P.S.:


Well Aki-chan’s the focus this week, and probably tomorrow the image on my homescreen will change. It will. Trust me. I have the gift waiting at the post office. Next neighbourhood. Goddammit.]
[P.P.S.: I know. I tried to find an image for Mikakoshi’s birthday but I noticed I used all the good ones already. Happy Birthday anyway Mikakoshi.

She’ll probably not know that anyway. Unless I post it on Twitter? In Japanese??]

Imagine if your desire for anyone/anything were satisfied ever since you were born. You'll be a much happier person as you would be now.

Well, just looking at "her" and seeing her smiling at her boyfriend. Imagine if my desire of wanting her was satisfied, huh.

Probably the laziest kind of happiness is to be given. In other words, to not need to create or find happiness. Then one would learn to live in it.

Well, I wasn't really given much for it, for I'm lazy and... well let's not go on further.

The Entertainment News Week #45

Hey guys, welcome back. Since I feel like in a good mood for now (yes for now, maybe not tomorrow), I shall take more time doing this? We shall see. I don’t feel like doing much, more on sleeping these days…

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method (last episode): Somehow it got solved? Maybe Yuzuki just noticed that people are worrying about her, or just the author doesn’t want to drag this story anymore (recall this is an Anime original), but I see some gap that requires more episodes in order to be answered. Moving on, we see more in the mystery of that saucer that is above their heads after a wonderful mini scale fireworks festival. We are close to halfway there, and I don’t see more development. Maybe I’m expecting too much?
Uma no Hone: Somewhat a Sensei-chan focused episode, she tries to rush her first serialisation as a manga artist and with the usual drama, also reveals her time in staying at the store, with some serious problems in regards to the lack of femininity with her actions. Somewhat reminds me of what soldiers do outfield. Wow, she’s good for the army, huh…
KimiUso: Apparently the writer in RC cannot take the Anime production already, but I’m not going to give up just yet. Not like I hate the show, till now it still shows a lot about Kousei and his idea of getting back his confidence in playing music, due to the lack of that natural learning curve when he was a child. I know, it needs more time to get into him. But apparently it’s doing well, him jumping off the river bridge along with Kaori-chan. Nonetheless, I’m expecting more in terms of mood, though different from Toradora!, and it should just get better. I don’t think it’s bad, really.

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BLEACH: Yep the Zero Division is screwed. So are those who do not deserve the power, and the Quincy leader just redistributes them to those who are useful. At least Kubo didn’t remove all and focus only like FIVE or something…

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well this week features only two singles, if I didn’t remember wrongly, for there are more starting from next week. fhana’s new single is far from impressive as I’ve said last week (probably), and the PV doesn’t make it any better. I also gave chance to Mikakoshi’s new single, because I gave for the quirky melody and transitions in the song. Although the B-side song with lyrics written by her is not my fancy (referring to the melody here), at least I gave a listen. Well, next time Mikakoshi.

Next week brings us a whole group of releases featuring Rie fu (I’m prepared to give half the album already), miwa (haven’t heard anything much from this yet), Ikimonogakari which I gave the A-side already and nonetheless with the CD coming possibly another week later, Aki-chan’s new single. Seriously looking forward to it. But also means emotional songs need to be stricter in standard to be in my list this period, for example miwa’s new song is an emotional one, along with Porno Graffitti’s new single which features a song about… women? Not that I’m sexist, but I don’t know. I used to like their songs… *recalling songs 2010-2011*

Also in the news is the return of ClariS, that unseen schoolgirl (now university students) duo that made into fame from 2010, is getting a remake, with Alice out for her studies (apparently) and Karen into the equation. With the new song… they sound like each other. I don’t suspect two of the same person, but hope Sony Music Japan didn’t just pick a random girl on the streets to match with the girl that brought the Anime world down… with music, I mean. More new songs in the further weeks include SCANDAL’s new music video which is on YouTube now with some superhero action (along with a bunch of lucky freaks *Hmph*) along with an acoustic version of Goose house’s new song, also KimiUso’s opening song. Their best song I’ve heard so far, I must say.


So many things, so little time left. (Audience: For what?) My exams, goddammit. And I still have a final assignment to pass up for a project before the end of this semester. Haiz, what to do? Maybe start on work and less of… I don;t know. So much of the things I enjoy is somehow hurting me in within. Maybe it’s just me, haha. Cya guys next time, and I’ll see if Aki-chan’s new single will ever come any earlier. I have the whole of next week (and the week after) anyway…

[P.S.: The recent update of Aki-chan’s website brings a lot of wonderful images of her… in a winter outfit. Anti-climax.

“Well, it’s not like I want to see her reveal more skin or something like that!” (Audience: LOL tsundere)]

Somehow life when I'm not awake is better than  life when I'm awake.

Yeah,I have good dreams. Or probably I forgot the bad ones.

The Freedom of Expression Rule assumes that everyone around oneself does not mind one's expression.

Not APoL. It's reality. And a harsh one, too.

The Entertainment News Week #44

Ok I’m very distracted by playing games on my Windows PC, Android Phone and Surface Tablet now, so let’s get this done and over with.

(Audience: Isn’t Windows and Surface the same thing-) (Oh shut up.)

アニメ
ANIME

Sora no Method (last episode): Why last episode? Because by the time you read this you most likely can watch/have already watched the latest episode, unless you’re someone who waits for the season to end… whatever. In the (currently) latest episode, we still how much Yuzuki is struggling to be herself and take her stand while everyone around her is worried about her mental state. Or course, we cannot forget the weekly cute fanservice Noel who just pops up everywhere to help everyone out. Funny how much it has developed in story but actually it does not. Much better compared to the Anime original I watched last season already, as this progresses to a state where… somehow something has to happen. And hopefully it’s not a disappearing Noel. Well, I don’t mind though.
Denki-gai no Honya-san: All about panties and sad cat stories again. Sounds very familiar to Seitokai Yakuindomo, which, already got their latest OVA out which… currently is not translated as of date. Too bad, huh. Nonetheless, this show does provide its own taste of opinion, like, even if it’s sexually harassing and downright wrong. But this is a show that delivers laughter and tears too, so I think overall it’s still quite good. Weekly laughs are something; Do not underestimate it, man.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: (yesh there’s only these three, n00b) Wow what an episode just focused on a performance. I swear even K-ON! doesn’t do such things in an episode, even if for filler purposes. But then more focused on is the way things are forced around. I mean, like you see how Kousei is being forced to embrace his feelings for his mother, regardless good or bad, or how much is left in his memory. On the other hand, due to the intense music duel, Kaori-chan seems to not be able to stand it and collapses. I can see why, but then I guess it’s kind of an overhaul, especially when she’s in a recital. Oh yeah, not like she gives a damn about it anyway, huh. Great to see how this goes, but hopefully Kousei has recovered from his scar just that little bit. Little bit because I know it’s only four episodes in, haha.

When will I do this with the latest episode of Sora no Method? Probably with a next week without a Monday for me, yes?

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BLEACH: Wow. Like, one chapter of light beam, and the Sternritters thought they’re going to die, and yes, it’s resurrection time. Stupid Kubo. He needs new ideas already. And where the hell is Ichigo and company? It’s about time already… NOT. <<Kubo’s comment
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: As expected, Kou (Tina’s boy/man) does find a name or two familiar, and quite unsurprisingly it’s the girls. It’s a long story, but at least the author bothers to explain how it ties up to Kotone’s fear to the guy when they see each other. That’s good. What happens next? I don’t think much. Competition? I guess not too. Really, they have their own to take care of. Tina and Kou, Sayaka and Kusano-kun, and… well let’s not talk about them, shall we? They’ve got a long ways to go…

ゲーム GAMES

I’m not really a gaming person now, but then recently been bored so I’ve been finding myself games to play to kill off the study stress after a whole series of tests last week. Well been trying out with Train Fever again, a transport simulation game that is still in the works, but I can see it being very good. I mean ‘very good’ as in ‘above the average of the games in the genre’, understand? On my Windows 8 tablet I tried to find touch screen apps from the Store but not much has appeared, so I just went with a city building game that focuses on balance, Harmony Isle. Very weak game though, not much to talk about, but I’m just killing time here. On Android and also iOS I noticed a game made from SimCity – SimCity BuildIt – which has never left the country it’s produced, but seems to be quite a playable game, so I… took the easier way out. Not like, kill myself to get it though. Because I really missed those days I was playing SimCity Social on Facebook, yes? Haiz why are dismissing the good games away…

Why do I not introduce more games? Because not many games are to my tastes and standards, especially when I’ve probably played on every genre in the game industry until there’s nothing new to test. Don’t mind me, I do try games about from time to time. Now I rather not play games but watch other people play games online. Because I have no friends. Funny Neat’s say that too, huh.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well this week isn't’ much. Larval Stage Planning’s new single somehow got into me, so I gave the usual complimentary 4-star rating to songs like this anyway, along with fhana’s new single which came out yesterday too. I also gave the two new songs for Chatmonchy’s new revival single, but unfortunately due to them putting a remix song that isn’t in my list, I’ll have to give the single a miss. Also this week was Denki-gai no Honya-san’s ending song, which sounds better than I expected, and short song too. After that the B-side is not my business. I better start rejecting these songs before I start mass recruiting them for forced labour. (Audience: Labour? For what?) (For slave music enjoyment… LOL)


Well I guess that’s all, folks. I’m not Looney Tunes, and neither am I going  to watch them now. See you guys next time, and until then… Ayachi’s all over my face. Not her, but her images. Really. Even though I’d really like it if we’re on bed togeth- Oh what the hell am I thinking man…
[P.S.: The Ayachi tribute.

Because this is great (ie. too damn kawaii) and I”m keeping the new image I just got for next week. Well… and I tell you the screen will just look better when the new Android update comes out. Don’t forget that I use a Google phone hehe…]