One dreams most and remembers best when one is carefree in life.

That is so like me, and I can't even remember it all. Or else I'll be writing a dozen more dream records and fragments already, isn't it?

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #13

Hi guys. * yawn* Oh well, let’s get started; I got tired for today for some reason.

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KimiUso: It has ended, and unfortunately so is Kaori-chan. Cross-checking with the manga it somehow is abrupt in the end, as in people aren’t applauding for the performance and things aren't obvious to her being dead. Nonetheless, now we know what the meaning of the manga title is (that I’m after your friend but I actually want to be with you), and it all ends well, despite the sad ending.
Assassination Tentacles: Yeah looks like Koro-sensei’s brother came by, which makes him a later man-made being after the teacher, comes in to challenge him to a fight so unlike an assassination supervised by a guardian who should be the MVP for this episode, haha. Anyways, now we know a little more about Koro-sensei (or the fact that he is embarrassed after a serious situation LOL), and we’re halfway through, I guess I can look forward to a decent ending. Sadly it may not be conclusive as the manga hasn’t ended yet, so… oh well.
Koufuku Graffiti: Also last episode, and what a nice ending. The girls graduate, Kirin moves over to stay with Ryou for real, and the rest of the cast come in to help move the stuff. Perhaps the best lesson to learn from her is that happiness and presence of people makes your own cooked food nicer. Good for Ryou, as she at least found back her happiness ever since her grandmother’s passing. This should’ve been the best show I’ve watched in a while, right?
On other news, the soundtrack is awesome. Especially the one that is in the YouTube videos of Ookame Asuka (Kirin’s seiyuu) failing in cooking. The vocals are done by the composer herself, kotringo, and I probably will dig into her own solo music career too. I shall see about that.

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BLEACH: Oh yeah Aizen came into the fight. Meaning he can just walk around tied up on a chair just using reiatsu to kill bad guys. Oh well that is so Aizen level powers already, but that kind of shows more about what this story’s development will depend on him. So… we shall see. It’s getting exciting for a while already.
Evergreen: Well the truth is clarified, but then that also means both parties are suffering, isn’t it? Problem is it may not be just their own business because I concerns TWO FAMILIES. Now we’re talking. Somehow this may turn back very quickly, and I don’t feel like looking forward to it. Oh well, bad stuff must pass, yes?
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: After a long time not scanning for translation, I finally get to read another chapter. Apparently Kazuki seems to be in a problem, and no one knows about it. Kashiwagi-san is worried and so should Yuuto. And even Sayaka-chan is getting onto him, so… yes, talk to your friend, bro. In other news, I liked the lovey-dovey scenes. Kazuki is so bold…

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This Week on Klassic Note

Not much this week, so… I’ll leave this section empty. Also for next week. I’m getting lazy already, huh. Well with respect to the one above, I’ll look into the girl who did Koufuku Graffiti soundtrack next week I guess, and cinema staff finally got their MV out on YouTube, and… it’s nostalgic. Very their style. Probably not as good as their previous one. But I’ll still give a listen anyway. It’s just… one month way.

3rd album in, and cinema staff still standing strong. Maybe not the hardcore rock style, but man the melody is great. https://t.co/Q2u8YurPRG
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) March 26, 2015

In other news, Mina-chan’s music video is going to look AWESOME!!! Now if I could even get my hands on Tomacchan’s music video from last week first…

Well that’s all then. See you guys next week, as I continue to sort out the many information that is in APoL. Or even take charge of my education. Or both. We shall see. Goodbye. *yawn*
[P.S.: Yes more seiyuu porn! Not like them naked, but… well they don’t have to be anyway. xD

Ten-chan’s great. In other news, Kana-chan finally got her Twitter account. STAFF account, I mean. Well, better than nothing.]

The Dream Fragment #9

Fancy I can still remember this much. And I can tell you why. Special guest LX is in it.

OK I'll keep it short. Suffice it to say I called her out, she showed me that she passed a food-related psychological course (and I thought it's easy to pass this type of subject), she left for something that I don't recall but I left to attend some gang-related meeting (cannot tell her that of course), skipped it halfway because I left all her stuff back there, asked her if she could spend the night at my place and even in my room, and...

(Audience: AND...???)

As a third person they entered my room and I told them we slept in different rooms in the end because my parents wouldn't allow it. (Audience: Cheh...)

Oh well. Despite the fact I sleep in the same room often with my sister (for we don't have a guest room) (and I don't want to sleep with the guest) (unless they're really...), it would seem I have some self discipline to not to that YET, huh. So be it then. *sigh*

That's all. If I didn't sleep for another hour just because I'm tired I would've written at least thrice as long as this. Cya guys soon.

The Dream Fragment #8

Well, besides the fact that I haven't touched the new iPad that my cousin gave me due to me taking care of my mother's new phone, and that I'm in a group of reluctant relatives (including myself) who cannot decide on a leader for a group project, all is well.

No, really. It is not well. I'm just... summarising my dreams.

[P.S.: #RIPLKY]

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #12

Hey guys, welcome back. I… guess I’m fine… for now. *cough*

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Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: Great finale, but a little short, when I read the last chapters of the manga. I know why, but then somehow production made the end seem quick. Anyways, great that this show is with an ending, although not the happiest, but then Kaori-chan will live on. I also like that the title of the show is the turning point of this whole story, that she said a lie of liking Kousei’s friend to get to him. Sounds typical, but great lie. In fact, I would lie if I wanted to do that. Well I didn’t, but Kaori-chan did. Good for her.
Assassination Classroom: Wow a trip to live movie theatre? Now I wish Koro-sensei was my friend. Then I can go watch all the lives in Japan too, though not like I would anyway. By the way, great episode there talking about Bitch-sensei and her assassination abilities, but that octopus didn’t die. Too bad. Next episode welcomes the other new student they were talking about weeks ago. Apparently he can see speed. I don’t know if this is a ninja or shinigami reference, but I don’t think this will make Koro-sensei an assassination victim anytime soon. We shall see.
ALSO! Kuroshitsuji Book of Murder: I must say it replicates the manga pretty well, and we get a lot more insight into understanding the murder incident, and also the reveal of the incident compared to when I read it. So good, now I know I’m a writer and probably we’ll get another adaptation soon. Soon, yes?
Koufuku Graffiti: I think ever since the first episode I’ve not regretted watching this show. The exams are here and Ryou and Kirin are studying for it (unlike Shiina who has already done it), and the many little things happening between them is just great and funny. So sad to see that next week (probably) is the last episode. Maybe I should watch more of this type of show in the future, huh.

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BLEACH: Now that the Soul King is disabled, the decision is to remove it from existence by absorbing it. Wow. Such capability. Anyways, the next Soul King isn’t announced in any way, the world is still crumbling, and they have to fight. Good luck, people. LOL
A Channel: Tooru is introduced to Run-chan’s old friend who tries to be like her, and they have a little fun over it. These little slice of life things are just great. Season 2 anyone?
Amari Mawari: Amari wants to feel the love, so she starts hugging everyone around her, besides Haru. Well Kyouka stopped her before she could do it anyway, haha.
Kuroshitsuji: Looks like the local shinigamis don’t give a damn about a demon lurking about, so all is well. In other news, Wolf (that servant of the Green Witch) is not well, and he and that girl head of the army exchange bullets. In the most emotional way possible. Well by now you should know that Wolf is out to help save the Green Witch to leave the area now that the truth is out. He has done his duty, in my opinion.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well this week brings a couple of releases, including one I anticipated quite a lot for its arrival. Tomacchan’s 3rd album wasn’t impressive, as I go through familiar tunes but taking none of them down to my list, so… I don’t know. Along with this is TWEEDEES album, from if you know a composer for Ayachi’s songs – Okii Reji along with a female vocal, delivering interesting tunes with… lower than average English, but then hey, I’m here for the melody. So these two albums will stay for another week at most until the end of the month. I think I can give couple more songs if I’m generous, haha. Also, Ajikan’s new single is in this week’s releases, and… it’s like any other single. For me, the A-side is good enough for me. Looking forward to more from them this year, especially an album. Hopefully.
There isn’t much next week, so I’m screwed. But seeing as I can’t find anything to listen from the break the week before, I doubt I’ll find more next week. I’ll see about it.


That’s all, folks. I guess after another week of self-proclaimed break and rest I need to move on. Cya guys then, and until next time… Don’t worry. If you want more story I’m working on it. My middle is similar to the write in Kuroshitsuji Book of Murder. Watch it whilst waiting for the next chapter, yes? I mean like, both Yana-chan and mine. *laughs*
[P.S.: Tomacchan week again! I just… ran out of images I like. Really, I don’t like the Halloween one.


I’ve got more for the whole of next week, so that’ll be great. Yesh.]

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #11

Wow I’m down again, so I’ll be quick. Please also pardon the brief comments. I may just comment more when I feel better next week.
In other news, I forgot to order fumika’s single after giving the one in the album. Oops.

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ANIME

KimiUso: What can I say? Some sentimental moments before departure? Hopefully not. But what are the chances an Anime adaptation will fairytale the story to happiness? I guess not. On the other hand, it sets me thinking too. For inspiration or anything else.
Assassination Classroom: New classmate in, and this one definitely isn’t human. Just being a standalone machine, she has been criticised, caressed and modified. I mean, changed her behaviour. Good thing this doesn’t happen in real world, or else we may see the revolution of machines and robots on us humans. Amen to that. (Not that I’m Christian; I’m just finding an expression)
*cough*cough*
Koufuku Graffiti: The neighbour below Ryou-chan’s apartment is finally introduced, and surprisingly she looks like me. Coming from a familiar voice that is Iguchi Yuka (latest (or the only one) I remembered was Tonari no Kashiwagi-san. Manga 2.5 that is), she joins the weird-eating-emotions gang by eating some multi-flavour pizza. Now is for me to say no and just watch them eat because I DON’T EAT THOSE FLAVOURS. LOL

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MANGA

BLEACH: Summary – Ishida comes in to interfere, finally. Why? We shall see next week.
Evergreen (you know which one): This bi-monthly issue gets its continuation after much delay, by a different group, but then I thank them for continuing the third series I’ll probably come to like after Takemiya Yuyuko’s productions, including Toradora! and Golden Time. Onto the story, someone shaved his head to much surprise, and the main couple meet again. At that broken house that they both received a key from their grandmother. Makes sense? I hope it does.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Nothing much this week, but seeing next week I may give a couple songs I heard from YouTube, for example room free fall (indie debut “Superstar”) and SCOTT GOES FOR (“Take Enough Time”), from the bassist Okii Reji who is a frequent writer for Ayachi, if you remember that she loves beef. And pork. If you get what I mean.
In next week news, we have Ajikan’s long awaited new single in two years to look forward to, and I’m so ready for Tomacchan’s 3rd album. I’ve been brainwashing myself. LOL


I guess that’s it then. If I forget anything it is probably because I feel numb in my fingers and my head is spinning and my throat is tight. (Audience: OMG what disease did you get?) Flu. (Audience: |||…) I become like that every time, that is why I cannot get it from others. *looks at friends* Until next time… I’m planning on Chapter 15. It just stopped in the weekend because of this. Damn.
[P.S.: Not much to look forward to here, but…


… More to look forward to net week. It's Tomacchan Week of the Year, and I have a plan.]
[P.P.S.: Okay my bad. Tomacchan Week 2! Haha…]

Actually, our best form of sustainability will be our continuous lack of knowledge.

Sadly we know a lot, so that will make us less sustainable already.

People are shy not because they are scared, but because shy people are critical against whoever reacts to them.

See? You don't need to study psychology to understand that. I'm one of these shy people.

The Dream Record #8

Again I've dreamt of someone I know. This time it's Horie Yui, or "Hocchan"if I didn't get her nickname wrongly.

She was like, sitting on a chair in my house's dining room, and I know specifically where, the one closest to the front door. I was standing behind her against the wall, like a bodyguard. She was not facing me, until someone said:

"You don't want anything from her?"

I'm like, what? And don't worry, none of the rated stuff, because she's a little old for me (just Google it) and she's an idol than... anything else to me. Nothing much comes through my mind, besides... autographs.

I rushed to my room where my shelves reside and try to find the few singles I have of her name and.. it's all in a mess. It was as if someone shook off the screws inside that support the wooden planks inside holding all the CDs. I started shuffling through the deck, trying to find out which year the discs are at, and it took some time.

I know I shouldn't make her wait, but as the minutes pass by and I haven't got all of them even I'm getting worried. Finally I got all two of them (clearly I forgot another one from the early years of Klassic Note) and got a marker I had on the shelf and let her sign them. Despite having to wait, she still gave me the smile as she happily did the deed. As I passed them to her I also noticed parts of the CD packaging (you know the cover that is outside the disc that conceals the left of the jewel CD case?) on my hands...

That is all, I guess. Not too long, not too short, but nonetheless she joins the list of idols I had in my dreams. I know getting her to sign the discs isn't difficult; she's been in multiple AFAs here the past few years. But the sitting-at-the-dining-room-chair-at-my-home thing is new.

I wonder who's next. Hopefully they're well dressed... Oh yeah you can bet that Hocchan is definitely well dressed...

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #10

Hello. I’m bored, but school’s near, so… I have to suck it up, do I? I know. Fun things next week, and more next month, but exams are nearer. I have to suck it up, right? *sighs*

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KimiUso: I know. I’m feeling sad right now. This is the time where we start crying over Kaori-chan… ok maybe not. As things are turning for the worse, let’s wish Kaori-chan the best of recovery, and hopefully Kousei can… sort his relations out. Really feels like Toradora! again, in my opinion. Just, there’s a less assertive Kushieda-san. *laughs*
Assassins: Their field trip continues and ends in this episode, and Koro-sensei must be the one who is enjoying himself the most. Poking into private group conversations, playing around in the trip and chatting with potential-now-diminished assassins who are after him… he really is the happiest being right now. Hope he doesn’t die. But then that means it needs a different conclusion? Well the original story hasn’t ended yet so we don’t know…
Koufuku Graffiti: Really as always, one is not recommended to watch this on an empty stomach. Even watching this after lunch today is such a pain, as we see Kirin enjoy new year food with Ryou. Personally loved the Shiina-talks-to-your-ear part. I wished Mikakoshi would do that to me. Problem maybe I may not understand what she is saying, whether it’s Japanese or her English. Oops. Anyways, nice episode, and much of cooking knowledge to me. Definitely coming to an end soon, but I’m enjoying this show the most this season, apparently.

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BLEACH: Aizen knows that Soul Society is preventing him from escaping even if he can kill Kyoraku on the spot, but then that’s not the point. Given the circumstances, will Aizen make the decision to help save the world? Will the unlikely hero help to eliminate the new villain? I guess we’ll just have to watch to find out. It really is getting more exciting by the chapter…
A Channel: Plenty of Yutaka and Miho fanservice (just look at the first colour page), and Tooru getting in the way, apparently. They sit down to show how bad their cooking is, and Tooru exceeds beyond the both of them. Wow Tooru is one good kid. *laughs*

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well, the main focus for this week is not much, but we can talk about it. negoto’s album is… pretty much like the previous one, where I only take one song, so… kind of aligns with my impression of their style anyway. Somewhat being kind to their electronic pop style already, so giving one song may be the most I can give. And more interestingly, it’s not a topic song nor a song from any unheard single. Oh well. Chatmonchy’s single isn’t very impressionable too, as I give the second A-side a miss, so that changes the story completely of me wanting to get it on my shelf already. Overall, quite a dull week, but it can get worse. Next week there are no reviews of artists I know, so… I may have to find new songs. Started from indie artists I know from Audioleaf and it has not been fruitful.

Indie artists overview: MINAMI NiNE summer song got heavy halfway through the video. room free fall new song sounds interesting. Superstar!

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) March 7, 2015

Indies (cont'd): tic tac case disbanding next week, so... SECONDWALL? https://t.co/sBeALPIW06 deepNow disbanded in 2013, bassist in TheTate

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) March 7, 2015

(Hope the guy who retweeted knows I’m going to unfollow him one more week from now…)
Hope I can find more next week. Or maybe not. On other news, last month’s amount of songs align with last year of the same period. Wow why do I sound like a statistician… Not like I have the passion for it though, REAL data can be a b*tch…

 

I guess that’s all then. Another week has passed, and so is my lifetime of studying. Better treasure it before it goes away, although for me it’ll only just get worse until the time comes closer. Hope I don’t get distracted by Cities: Skylines next week and GTA V for PC next month, and I can finish watching my video lectures. Haha. Cya guys next week then, and until next time I have enjoyed my short break. Back to studying, I guess.

[P.S.: Omachikane- Whatever. Just take it all in.

So sorry for the scan quality, the first two ones. (Yes I scanned them myself from sphere’s best album) Maybe I need to pay people to do this for me. Or I should take a lesson on it. Hmm…]

[P.P.S.: Aki-chan~ I’m going crazy over her~]

The Dream Fragment #7

Don't remember much, but suffice it to say it involves a herd of monkeys walking across a field in the middle of a jungle (like deers in Africa), animatronic robots (Five Nights at Freddy's) of which one saved my life and another suddenly my wanting to take my life, and the final attack of that second robot is showing me nice things in life, for example family images and friends etc. (Cartoons?)

Weird. Really weird. But that's the kind of freedom I get when I sleep through the night uninterrupted. See you guys next time.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #9

Yay! It’s another week over! It’s term break! It’s… time I do up that self-interview assignment by the end of next week. Dammit.

Anyways, wonderful week this week, as I say goodbye to some things happening during the holidays as I welcome more holidays… Let’s move on.

アニメ
ANIME

KimiUso: We know a lot more things from when we see Kaori-chan at the hospital, and she is determined now to do a last performance at least with the guy who just enjoyed himself with Takeshi’s sister. Not very complicated if you understand it, but then things are getting close to the finale. Chances are it’s going to follow the manga anyways, so I’m waiting for a sad ending. Sad, but it better be good then. So sad to see Kaori-chan go though, if she ever does… Oops
Assassination Classroom: This time they go on a field trip to Kyoto, very closely resembling the OVA that was done years ago, just that the cast changed and some other details are added, like that intro. (LOL) Anyways, nice touch for character development, and at least the comedy of Koro-sensei is there. That’s good enough for a standalone episode.
Koufuku Graffiti: Ryou-chan decides to depend on Kirin more, so Kirin decides to train her for her sports meet, and even do up a bento for her. Great at least, but if we didn’t know we now know that the food-gasms the characters have are just for show as it does not show how great the food is, shown by the other classmates in Ryou’s class. Shiina was invited to eat up the failed examples, and Ryou gets to eat the best, albeit not as good as hers. Much emphasis is on the happiness that is within them instead of cooking, and I like that. I think this show will go well. Not expecting an ending though, just a nice experience.

I like slice-of-life shows, apparently. But not drama. Weird, huh.

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BLEACH: Aizen is out due to Kyoraku underestimating his powers, but then if he has to help this world it may just be him. Meanwhile, apparently the Quincy leader cannot predict the act of god, which explains how the soul living inside Ukitake was able to suppress the Soul King’s extinction. Things are getting exciting recently, and we hope to see more, right? I know. I want them to create a game which has the full storyline so I can buy a PS4 to play it. *laughs* I guess not, huh.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Much has been happening as we pass through one of the highest peaks in Klassic Note reviews. Goose house’s two albums sounded surprisingly well, despite the many styles and melodies they are trying to show off their group in. Kana-chan’s birthday single caught my attention this time, as I give one song and sit down to wait for the movie to be released, subbed. Koufuku Graffiti’s ending and insert songs are less than impressive though, as the Anime shorts are giving an illusion of the full songs, so I’m not giving any of them. HOME MADE Kazoku’s latest album got into the list too, so I decided to give a chance for them by picking a song. Really, missing those times that I could take a rap song or two. I guess I need more. Or they have to make better songs, yes? moumoon’s single is also in the list now finally, as the package for it also arrived in the weekend. Feel free to go to the Klassic Note segment to find out the Klassic Note Review I did for this and one other single (seven oops) and sphere’s best album. It sure is a long review…

 

Hey that’s all folks. I guess I’m done with this week, finally. As I said next week maybe very bad in my opinion as I chase up on schoolwork. Cya guys then, and until next time… probably the Klassic Note segment will be longer. I have a few releases eyed for next week.

[P.S.: Not much, but it’s enough for me.

Ten-chan may just be my new favourite. I see the potential, as I mentioned so many times. But for now… Aki-chan’s face feeds on my tastes xD]

The Dream Record #7

OK for this one needs to have knowledge on two things which are (1) I'm taking naps on Sunday afternoons and (2) I watch YouTube videos of people playing instead of actually playing them.

Let's move on.

THE MISSION
So I'm in a Let's Play with the original cast from Achievement Hunter (if you don't know what I'm saying go visit the link above first!) (of course you can also skip the following) and Geoff is taking charge of being a host in this particular game. People are talking randomly as usual, but I kept quiet probably because I don't know what to say.

"OK guys we have a special order for this let's play."

Then Geoff suddenly tweaks his voice to act like a little girl...

"Dear Achievement Hunters, I would like to see, in Achievement City, a..."

After he lists a list of items probably no one has heard of (imagine ponies and such stuff), the guys (including myself) start to take off.

THE RESCUE
We're somehow in the mountains, starting in a room inside a cave for some reason. Me plus two others walk down a stony path looking around for clues.

"Hey (AH) Jack you got any idea where to start?"

Jack walks down a steep slope to find a stream with an abandoned boat by the shore opposite the narrow stream. He leaps onto it successfully but unfortunately is taken by the waves into a much larger stream. He stays his balance and continues to adjust himself whilst standing on the boat, without any oars. He takes a seat to follow the stream not long after.

We (I mean the remainder two of us) continue to talk down the stony paths beside the stream, still within the cave. The boat suddenly takes a turn to the right where light can be seen emitting through. In front of me as I walk down I see a boat on ground, in which I pushed it in order to find a less steep ground to place it on the stream. (Meaning we're actually separated by high ground) As we continue down the stream, it becomes steeper and the waves become stronger, but Jack is still safe in his boat, and we follow down the increasingly steeper down slopes of the path. We eventually were engrossed in watching Jack that we see him drop down a waterfall, still rather safe on his boat. Unfortunately we did not notice that there's a very steep yet gradual man-made path (like, with wooden railings as if we were in a preserved tourist attraction) down, and I took a step too much and with the boat almost went down, but the one behind me pulled me up to safely as we see the boat fall. I took many steps backwards to a crevice behind me without much fear, but glad that I'm safe.

I know. I don't believe this day would come. Hot afternoon and dreaming of guys. I think I need to see a doctor. *laughs* Cya guys soon for more dreams and stuff.

The Klassic Note Review – 2015.02 Issue 1

Yes, it’s here.

Somehow around the same day I order the first batch of releases last year, which is also close before my birthday, things are starting to kick off. And we start with this set of releases, and potentially with more to come. Let’s get started because this may get long. The album, yeah.

I’ll start with the reviews, then the package.Really, it’s going to be long.

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moumoon – Hello, shooting-star [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(I know. That Koro-sensei face. Why must they spoil their image with such a Regular Edition cover? *sigh*)

Origin: moumoon is not unfamiliar to me, especially when Aki-chan seems to be fan of their songs too. Apparently it just needs an opportunity, and here it is. Start of the year welcomes two new Anime, one of them is the well known “Assassination Classroom”, which featured this as the ending song. And if I had to give one of the theme songs to watch the show, I’ve got one. And it’s great. More previews online and an early release of the B-side lead to me confirming the single even before the album covers are out. Thanks to their monthly FULL MOON LIVE (on YouTube too) (and you may have known from my Twitter) I get to know more of them, though a bit late, I guess.

(1) Hello, shooting-star
This song initially gives a feel of thankfulness, and actually with the music video gives off the vibe of missing a loved one. Sad at most, this song has a nice beat, simplistic yet wonderful melody, and somewhat accurate English lyrics. (don’t worry we’ll get to this later too) Nonetheless, this IS a good song, and I’m still thinking of whether to give this 5-stars. Anyway this goes, I’m prepared to give it by the end of the year anyway, so check out then, yes? Meanwhile. the music video gives a nice perspective on this song, so be sure to check it out.
Rating: 4 stars (too good I should be giving more)

(2) BF
The song title pretty obviously stands for “Best Friend”, but I may still be wrong.  (LOL) Even so, this song immediately catches my attention long before I get to hear the other song in this release. Full of English lyrics, at least vocalist and lyricist YUKA is getting most of it correct, as I need little attention for the lyrics to sing the whole song correct. Short and simple, the lyrics explain many of how one would do for their best friend, like being by their side and believing what they believe and so on. Overall, nice short melody, and after one month of listening before the release I still like the song. Oh well, it released digitally at the start of the year anyway. Hard to think this was a drama theme song. Hmm…
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: I must say moumoon for being the first single to pre-order and order is an honour for me too. With this single I’ve also tuned in to two sessions of the online lives, and probably will be listening to their next one coming within the next week. FULL MOON LIVE, you know. Give this one a listen everyone, and you won’t regret. That kind of simple melodies you cannot find anywhere else.

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7!! (seven oops) – Orange [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Simple, and nice, and sentimental. For both covers. You’ll get the cover after you listen to the song.)

Origin: The Anime “Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso”. Honestly both theme songs came to me as not an impression, but deeply rooted into them over time until I actually have the time to listen to them. Especially this ending theme song, which really struck me the moment I watched the music video and heard the full song. Really, listening to Anime preview is so misleading…

(1) Orange
And I think I know why this is the *checks list of songs in Klassic Note* FIFTH SONG to feature the exact same title, because they deliver about the same mood, and this one struck me as one of the best. The main rock best supported by the awesome melody, accompanied by vocalist NANAE’s (which is also the origin of their band name, if you’re still wondering) high-pitched singing… this song is… I don’t know. Every time I sing this song I want to tear up. And it’s pretty obvious: it sounds sentimental. Also more the case when you watch the Anime, and you know about Kaori-chan’s condition. The music video is even more memorable, citing locations of the Anime in real life, and singing in the performance hall Kousei performs. Surely this must be one of the most complete credits for an Anime theme song, isn’t it?
Rating: 5 stars (*salutes, then sobs*)

(2) Koi no Recipe [The Recipe of Love]
I waited for this song to appear before this came into the order list, and it wasn’t in vain. The songs sounded surprisingly well, though may be fanservice in nature due to its light-hearted melody. The cute singing with the lovey-dovey lyrics on romance sure bring up the mood for this song, and I must say it’s great. Furthermore, the song isn’t long, so it retains the essence without spoiling the song. (Very surprising, really) Overall a nice song to listen to, especially for Valentines, yes?
Rating: 4 stars (Average; Above Average if I love NANAE-chan)

Conclusion: This review may just be the beginning. Focusing on moumoon over the last month, the next probably will feature more of their songs from their latest I intend to give a chance to. Hopefully we get more awesome songs from them, considering this band arrangement and the nature of their rock music style. This single is great, and I’m giving you guys a chance to listen to it. Right now. Go. Give it a listen. Even if it’s not high on the Oricon charts.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

sphere – sphere [Album]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(I’m not joking about the title. More importantly, Mina-chan cut her beautiful long hair… *sob* btw the Regular one is nicer xD)

Origin: Klassic Note is definitely not unfamiliar with sphere, one of the most successful voice actor groups out there in Japan. Following their five years as a group, they released a survey last year to evaluate the fan’s favourites (by “fans” I mean those who bought their 4th album or live DVD/BD and got online to vote) and came out with an interesting list. Nonethtless, I managed to give two more to meet the minimum standard that is Klassic Note, and here it is. Thanks sphere, you girls are great!

(Yes we WILL go through ALL of them above – click to see all of the songs. And I’ll probably talk more about why the songs end up in this best album)

(1) Future Stream
It’s the first song I listen from them, as with many long-lasting fans of course. This one started from Anime “Hatsukoi Limited”, and less interested in the theme song I’m more interested in the show. Surprisingly this is still a favourite amongst fans, despite its history and all. This also set the new standard to the songs they get to sing, along with variety within these five years.
Rating (from 2009): 4 stars (Average)

(2) Non stop road
Probably one of the most impressive songs is this, the theme song from the sphere-only casting of original Anime “Natsuiro Kiseki”. Despite the story not being the best out there, the opening theme song is a great one, and I agree with them, if you would remember this song also ended up on Klassic Note Rankings of 2012. Simple, lively, active, touching… so much of this song represent the group we all know and love, and this one probably hits the charts. It’s #1 on my list, at least.
Rating (from 2012): 4 stars (Above Average) (#8 in Klassic Note Rankings 2012)

(3) MOON SIGNAL
This one is impressive in the way that it probably changed the style that is in this group one year into singing songs. Also a theme song for an Anime I didn’t watch, but that is not the point. For being a supporter for their songs, this one also came as an impression for me. The strong beats and very eccentric mood of the songs brings out the uniqueness of this song alone. This one stands out so much even the intro will make you remember this song.
Rating (from 2010): 4 stars (Above Average)

(4) Kimi no Sora ga Hareru Made [Until Your Sky Becomes Clear]
Hmm this is one of the two songs I gave in order for this to come into the ordering checklist. Why so? Because the song is simple, and has a easy-listening tune, along with unique lyrics that will make you remember the song, and definitely a song being heard almost every live over their five years. Why only give now? I know. I also don’t know why. Mood plays a major factor in Klassic Note, and this was a song from their first album, so I guess… But yeah, it’s about time I guess, so simple a song I must give especially in such an occasion.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(5) Super Noisy Nova
This one is from their second single of the same debut year. Even though I didn’t watch the Anime it was credited on, but this song also helped build the foundation for me listening to their songs. And it wasn’t bad at all. Moreover, it was great. Catchy, cute and a little fun in this song talking somewhat briefly about astronomy in relation with love, which might just be the inspiration from the theme of their group, planets and stars and all those stuff.
Rating (from 2009): 4 stars (Average)

(6) Kimi ga Taiyou [You’re The Sun]
Even if this wasn’t in the list likely because it hit the minimum, and seeing it at such a high ranking in the fans’ list, I think I must make a mention, yes? I know they even made a music video for their first music video disc release, but then something that doesn’t catch me probably is song format. I just don’t want to go through everything I understand as within Klassic Note, but suffice it to say the bridge part of the song is just too unsuited for my tastes. (Still that is pretty frank) Anyways, don’t mind me, this is still a catchy song in itself, and in many live performances this brings much meaning to the girls.
Rating: Not In List

(7) Hazy
I know I may have to say this many times, but mostly sphere’s songs involves me listening to the awesome songs without watching the related Anime, and this is no exception. Relaxed, and a rather slow-paced song is not regular in the many single topic songs they have, but this one lines up well, and is very memorable in many ways, along with the Anime itself (which I did not watch) I guess. When I feel sad surprisingly this song ringed in my mind many times before. Surely this is not a song to be missed, yes?
Rating (from 2010): 4 stars (Average)

(8) GENESIS ARIA
Apparently fans love upbeat songs, yes? Not so much for me, melodies out of major notes (learn music to understand this) are not unusual, but sound less catchy and easy-listening in nature. But this song still sounds great, and it must be commended. They say this year maybe a slump for their songs, but I guess not, huh. This recovery is somewhat fast and special. And still great, in the opinion of many.
Rating (from 2013): 4 stars (Average)

(9) LET.ME.DO!!
This one also falls in the “easy-to-listen-must-give-five-stars” category. Everything about liveliness, awesomeness and simplicity must conclude here somehow, as this is also the first time they star in their own comedy drama series “Sphere Club”, and this being the short, catchy theme song it needs. Overall an awesome song, and I think the rating says everything. I’m just going to silently reminisce the days I totally am into the song…
Rating (from 2011): 5 stars (Awesome)(#6 in Klassic Note Rankings 2011)

Missing those days where I'm enjoying one of their songs. Makes me reconsider their latest single already. pic.twitter.com/wcpwWRyvsD
— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) February 13, 2015

(10) Eternal Tours
Released as their 5th anniversary single, and not yet the best album in any way, this one comes back from their variety and gives us a wonderful, simple and nice song to listen, remembering their best days of this journey that is sphere. Coupled with the associating lyrics to represent their journey, this song immediately caught the attention for me already. Even the B-side which is done partly (very small part, like, the intro only) by each of them, is released in four versions with respect to their perspective in the lyrics. Unfortunately it is due to this too that I am not able to get a Regular Edition out of this, and gave this release a miss. Not any more. This song is simple and great. Even a 3-year-old will enjoy this, really.
Rating (from 2014): 4 stars (Above Average)

(11) Rakugaki Dictionary [Graffiti Dictionary]
This one is that second song I gave so I can write about this best album. Reason this one came late because mostly this song sounds traditional in melody, which does not make of a good impression, unlike (4) which I gave more willingly in some sense. The lyrics also don’t come as much to me too along with (4), but then it sounds nice, and it’s time I gave it. Also probably I missed it due to it also being an album song from their first album. More interesting for the fans, I wonder why they are so nostalgic…
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(12) Planet Freedom
The topic song from their third album is the unlikely contender for this list, but then I also noticed this album is also the one with the least number of new (album) songs and the only album I got close to placing it on my shelf. From what I remember, I gave this and another one, but missed two which are even featured in their lives for two years. Hmm, I know.I may have been too harsh back then, but then this one stands out with an impact that makes me want to give the song the moment I heard it. Great song, overall. I love the ‘freedom’ in this song.
Rating (from 2012): 4 stars (Above Average)

(13) Now loading… SKY!!
There you go, sphere’s best take at a love song. May not sound like it at first, but the lyrics started kicking in and I noticed this is actually their best romance song, amongst all they have till now. A little naughty (especially in the music video), and a little quirky, this catchy and upbeat song sure brings out the little romance personality in them, and I guess is a good song to be talking about if you’re one hardcore fan of them. And I am. And I think this is awesome. Funny why this is so far off the top.
Rating (from 2010): 4 stars (Above Average)
(#13 in Klassic Note Rankings 2010) (Oops I also gave this low back then)

(14) A.T.M.O.S.P.H.E.R.E
Probably the most representative of their first year from debut is the topic song from their first album, and this may not sound awesome at first, but listening to it again gives a whole different impression. It feels like they have grown so much hearing this song now, and the catchy tune and eccentric lyrics bring out the best of them, and I’m just glad to see this in the list too.
Rating (from 2009): 4 stars (Average)

(15) Ding! Dong! Ding! Dong!
Why not this even if I know Hyadain-san and hear his songs before? Well what you may not know is I don’t listen to ALL of his songs (mainly the couple ones with a supposed female partner Hyadaruko), and this one is definitely in his weird styles of music, even though brings out each of the member’s styles and his impressions of them. Nice try, but I can’t put myself to give it. Initially I told myself “it’s Hyadain means it will sound great” but I gave up after listening to it last year for the first time. I guess fans love it because of the all-variety style that I could never give, at least within Klassic Note.
Rating: Not In List

Overall: This list may not be the most ideal, but man it’s a great one. Especially how much these songs are distributed, and how much fans show their preference in style and a little of nostalgia, too. Funny the latest songs also have a stand in this list, which shows production is consistently well in providing us the best songs with probably the best voice actor group till date (really all the StylipS and YuiKaori and everying are all bullsh*t), and man, who doesn’t like a great song every now and then? I know I do, and this list provides the best. Really, at least give the five star ones a listen. Or if you can listen more then the ones which have rankings in Klassic Note. After that, you’ll probably become a fan of sphere, I know it. *laughs*

This one is long, and I’ve passed the month at midnight, AND I’M NOT DONE YET!!


THE PACKAGE
Let’s keep it short then.

Things I expected: Only this.

Because HMV Japan mentioned it. Despite me being late in order for their single and only timely to pre-order moumoon’s, and sphere’s best album’s special gifts would’ve already been distributed by the time I want to even click the order button.

Things I didn’t expect: This.

The postcard gift from buying sphere’s best album, and an extra poster promoting their first single (the first picture, folded in the background). So surprising, I don’t even dare to put that poster up even if it’s this big, really. So nostalgic, I think I’m missing those days already.

If you’re wondering about what that booklet is in seven oops' single, it’s an extra from their artist’s book from their previous album “Start Line”, which I’m going to review within the following week probably. And why moumoon has no special gifts? Let me tell you this: the only place that gives them is at Shinseido (not the salon, and I bought a SCANDAL single from there before), and imagine how many fans moumoon has. Yeah, what are my chances. And besides, it’s a clear file, which maybe too much for my shelf. Oh well, hope there’s next time then. *sob*

I shouldn’t be sad. I got a lot more than I didn’t expect, so I should be happy. Yesh. *laughs internally*


I guess that’s finally all, folks. Phew, that was tough, trying to do the sphere best album review whilst watching the 100th radio broadcast live with Mina-chan and Tomacchan. (someone tweeted seeing someone’s panties WTF) Cya guys next time then, actually it’s just tomorrow, for the Entertainment News. Until then… I feel empty. After seeing how much I need to catch up on assignments. *sigh* *laughs* I must be crazy…