The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #22

Hey, guys. Call me a game developer. (Audience: WUT REALLY) Nah not really. I’m back on my long-dormant quest to recreating my childhood created game, if you guys know what it is. If not, maybe I’ll do it up and we see how far I can go. It’s tough, really, even without programming.

In other news, I think I need to draft this thing. My best opinions are easily forgotten and only happen immediately after I watch the material/media. Really, I’ll do it starting next week, I guess.

アニメ
ANIME

Punch Line: More of the past is explained, and more of the future is also revealed. In this revisit (lol), we see more of Yuuta’s role in avoiding the disaster, and how much he can’t do to change it. Well, at least not directly. The least he could do is stop joining the girls in the singing, really. Weirdest things are not the endings this time round (as we know why that someone fainted), but more of the awkwardness of how a fax machine can foretell the future. Hmm… Talk about weird, huh.
Assassination Classroom: The class continue their pursuit and found the guys who drugged their drinks. He was defeated nonetheless, and we’re up to the next “boss”. I've got spoilers regarding the bosses (so that sucks as a viewer) that there are two more, and the final one is not unfamiliar. Even so, Karma is going to kick the sh*t out of that idiot standing before him, and we may be looking forward to an awesome ending for this adaptation of the manga. Yeah, I checked it.
Plastic Memories: (oops haven’t watched yet) (I'm back, haha) It’a all about romance, apparently, and it got Michiru (and me) excited for some reason. That is good, they have a point, and I can see why. But as more people may want to poke in to the couple’s affairs, we may see more obstruction yet more clarification of understanding. Really, Tsukasa, open a conference and tell the world about it, okay? And don’t sob over it after that. I guess that is not going to be easy, but seeing this show going at this pace, I see that in the future. This show might just end on a pleasant note, if not more touching than expected. I’m looking forward to it.
See? I write more if I do it right after- Yeah.

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Time to attack, so this is just another chapter of more talking, which is fine. We just need to know the fighting is not far in front of us, and I hope Kubo will get this done and over with soon, really.
Kuroshitsuji: Looks like the guys found some cover for now, and why the hell the shinigamis from UK are coming to Germany?? Oh well ignoring the internationality of this underworld (like, literally) organisation, the guys are safe, but they seem to find out more about Undertaker's visit to that abode of... I don't know who that guy's name is, but it may seem... Undertaker is really, really up to something. Especially when the shinigamis are also talking about it too. Interesting.

On the other hand, the votes... I mean, if you don't know who the top few are you are an idiot. Or you're just not a fan of this show. I know, so I'm happy.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Quite a lot this week as a boom strikes again (I know I didn't say this last week) as I review two albums and one single. Ajikan's album is much of debate within myself at least, and I'm not prepared to give any for now, I don't know. On the other hand, Tsuji Shion's single is pretty appealing (not just the fan service preview) in terms of melody, and I tell you, it's been nostalgic.

If I say it has been five years since I listened to her songs, you can take my word for it. Listening to Tsuji Shion - Summer Flag

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 30, 2015

I hope her album is not far away, as I'll be looking forward to that. Also, I gave another chance to Tainaka Sachi and her latest album and I must say I'm impressed. The music style is subtle yet familiar, and the only thing that is stopping me from me giving her the whole album is her high-pitched voice. She isn't like that back then, but now... it seems to be a hurdle. But I think I can give the melodies, really.

Next week is pretty interesting, as I contest this tweet I mentioned a few days ago:

Now I'm seriously considering to not give Aki-chan's new single, and to give .lady. new single after Okaeri Radio just now. Good night.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 28, 2015

.lady.'s (read as "dot lady") new single is out next week, and there is a chance this single may be on my shelf soon. I can foresee that, but I don't guarantee that result. I also heard Imai Asami's new single (Anime Plastic Memories ending song), and as expected it isn't impressive. The B-sides sound like remakes of familiar tunes, and the whole production sounds... pretty sloppy? Like many other Anime releases? Oops. Well I'm just voicing my opinion...

I guess that is all this week, as I said I shall try to not forget my constantly updating a draft before I post here. And besides, that medium I use to post my stuff is now down, but it won't be affecting much for now. Not until I review another release and need tables. Anyways, I shall see about that, and meanwhile, I shall post from Blogger itself, and through my phone. Until next time, guys.

[P.S.: Did I mention last week that this week's images feature a certain celebrated female voice actor??

Hell yeah Kana-chan. Lesser next week, and I shall do it in moderation from now. Why so, I also don't know... lack of resources?]

The Klassic Note Review 2015.04 Issue 1 (Revised)

I wrote “revised” just for the sake of it. Or to cover the fact that I forgot to do a review of it. As you know, I’ve been under a lot of stress just a month ago. Anyways, let’s do the Mina-chan single.
Also, I also forgot to do up the review of her music video. Oh well, might as well do it here too. I intend to do Tomacchan’s music video too, but I got nosebleed, so I recommend I suspend that. Man, just thinking about it…

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Kotobuki Minako – black hole [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Mina-chan in a very different light. Especially when she had her hair cut over the end of the year. Man I miss the long hair already…)

Origin: Mina-chan has been on a long journey since her debut in 2010 (yes it’s been five years), and so am I under her associated music style that is “Kotobuki Rock”, which has nothing to do with her style. Changing her style under the 2nd album, she reverts (only slightly) back to the usual rock style which I know and love, and this time makes a break in terms of coolness and personal style, which is great. Not perfect, but really great.

(1) black hole
(Don’t remind me how my friend talked about my money going down this “black hole” joke) The songs has meaning, and it talks about that selfish self draining itself into a black hole, in what I must say her boldest and coolest attempt yet. The music video deepens the impression her as she continues to express herself in many ways than other. So cool, so personal (for my case actually), and so well done, in terms of melody in general and through the little lyrics I know. There are plenty of English lyrics here, so it somehow makes it easier for me to understand, but that doesn’t mean I can understand what she is singing. English lessons, anyone?
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

(2) Another Wonderland
Yes, the deciding factor for this single. As seen from her success of her technopop style last season (I’m referring to her singles to her 2nd album, ie. 2013-2014) she attempts on another of such a song, throwing me off after I hear just half a minute of the song preview from her radio broadcast. I know, it’s hard to give it, but I eventually did, considering the song being short and the song format being simple and rather repetitive, which means there isn’t much for composition error (remember that dreadful bridge thing?)  (even though there is), so I just closed one eye for the style, and poof, the single is on my shelf. It’s okay, but great if you like such a style. Not so much for me though. The beats can carry some weight, but in Klassic Note it’s not much praised. Still, I took a step back and gave it for the whole image of this song.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: Overall a decent release, not her best, but still commendable. It’s different from usual, and that is to be complimented. I just feel that she can do more, especially when I enjoyed so much of her first album back then. Perhaps the bar has been raised, but I like to give Mina-chan’s voice a chance. I just hope the composers give her a better song or two so I can give her the thumbs up every time. If you like Mina-chan, this single should be on your shelf too, but if you’re not, man the A-side is great. If you don’t know how cool she is, listen to that song.


THE MUSIC VIDEO
I’ll keep it short here, as images speak a thousand words. I can only say, if you think you only see such cool music videos outside Japan, it’s time to look at this now. So cool, mysterious and crazy is Mina-chan here it’s not hard to convince yourself to do crime. (lol) Nonetheless a great video, exhibiting her other side we’ve never seen before in the best way possible. Here are some to get you started.

I guess that is all. Mina-chan as always is worth a listen, and disappointment isn’t very often compared to many other voice actor singers out there, so I guess you should give her a chance. Eight singles down, there’s nothing wrong about her singing, really.

[P.S.: This is a delayed review. For first impressions, here’s a couple of tweets I salvaged to give a better prospective.

Oh yeah, the CD. It came today. I was so sucked into what was in it I didn't post anything here. Listening to Kotobuki Minako - black hole

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) April 15, 2015

Okay, maybe not. *laughs*]

The Klassic Note Review 2015.05 Issue 1

Okay so apparently I didn’t do another review on Mina-chan’s single. I guess for the sake of the compilation I shall do it separately later. Meanwhile, we have a couple of singles in out hands. Let’s get started.

(Man why do I feel so unused to writing this? Oh yeah it’s been three months… oops)

As usual, I’ll talk about the releases first, then the package in general. And as usual, I only own the Regular Edition, but I am very aware of what the other editions differ in, so you can count on that in the review.

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TrySail – Youthful Dreamer [Single]

Regular Edition

Limited Edition

Anime Edition

(Close-ups are great, but they don’t get the full picture. And just ignore the Anime Edition, yes?)

Origin: If you don’t know them, it’s fine. If you do know any of them, you’ll know that their group formation is a matter of time. If you know all of them, you’ll know they all come from the same company who is also taking care of sphere, probably the most popular voice actor singer group of all time (lol), and that this is a second attempt from itself to create another legend, I guess. Cue most popular female voice actor last year Amamiya Sora (also Ten-chan, in blue), combined with quirky (?) Natsukawa Shiina (in yellow) who voiced – if you watched Sora no Method – Nonoka last year, along with blur queen Asakura Momo (in pink) and you get the new trio of my generation. Yes,  they are all younger than me. Like, Ten-chan is months after me. Anyways, their debut is much anticipated, and along with the new season of Anime this year brings them a good opportunity to get started. Let’s get into the songs.

(1) Youthful Dreamer
You should know by now this song is also the opening theme song of Anime Denpa Kyoushi (which I DO NOT WATCH, sorry), and that this definitely isn’t the trio’s first song. But then the format for this group generally is under pop with stronger beats, which lessened my impressions the first time I listened to it through the Anime. (as I mention again I DO NOT WATCH THE SHOW) But along the way I hear the completeness of this song under the review and decided to give it alongside the B-side. Maybe this is a good time for me to give chance to them, but also a good time for me to even give them, before the trend of good melodies go away in the next single, which apparently is not far away. Kudos to a good song this time round, and I hope they can keep it up. I really like how Ten-chan’s voice outstands the other two, but I must say their voices aren’t unrecognisable, so that’s a consolation to many trios out there already. *pointing fingers everywhere*
Rating: 4 stars (your-everyday-Anison Average)

(2) Sail Out
Of course this must be it, their first song, if the A-side isn’t, yes? Bearing a similar style with the first song, this brings out much of the meaning to the name of their group, sailing to a new adventure. The melody is smooth, the style is okay, and there is not middle portion I don’t like, so that is a perfect 4-star song I must give, yes? So motivating a chorus, it makes me want to go on a journey. Maybe?
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average, I guess?)

Conclusion: Overall that 4-star single I cannot not give, especially with that nice B-side song, so that is pretty much it. It’s a new start for all three of them (don’t even talk about solo music careers for the other two for now), and I’m probably be listening to them until… things change. Well, it happened for sphere anyway, so I guess this may not be very far behind, I hope. Good single for those wanting a decent pop melody, but don’t expect too much especially when they are under an Anime first time round. The B-side is great, so go give it a listen. I like simple melodies; tongue twisters aren’t my thing.

ALSO! AFTER HALF A YEAR!

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fumika – Kesenai Yakusoku [Single]

One Coin Special Edition

Regular Edition

(No fumika as cover. Disappointing. Mind you it’s a single-song release, so that means there’s a movie attached to this song. Good thing I gave it on her album, so the cover on my list is fine. Read on to find out more.)

Origin: We’re not unfamiliar with fumika, that powerful voice you can get from every female singer in USA. But who cares about that, we want Japan voice. That is where fumika comes in, that power of a voice (which is coincidentally the title of her 2nd album) makes for a special in emotional and epic songs, and ever since her departure from mother company Sony Music Japan she was been doing well. Early this year she releases her 2nd full album, which gives me another chance to give her latest single, which is out like August last year. So why the long wait? Purely because I forgot. *laughs* But whatever, now that it’s finally here, let’s talk about how much this song brings her and us (possible you) to another level.

(1) Kesenai Yakusoku [Unforgettable Promise]
(well I can’t come up with a better translation, so just accept it) fumika brings another epic song after that Endless Road single last year (which I also reviewed), also a movie theme song. Ignoring that, this song is plenty of romance, and a supposed promise that is yet to be fulfilled. Man I think I had that time too. (I shall stop here) Anyways, it’s touching, it’s epic, it’s romantic… If you want to take this to apologise/confess to someone I guess you could. The lyrics didn’t come as instantly to me because of the melody throughout the song was my reason back then, but I think it’s fine. fumika did contribute to this song too in lyrics, and that brings out the meaning, along with her many songs in the past few years. A song to listen, and if you tear up, it means you like this song. Like me. The music video itself also brings a strong cast of models to write down their biggest promises, and I guess that deepens the meaning of this song.

Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

(2) Endless Road (acoustic version)
I have not reviewed this song until recently, so I was pretty thrown off by the vocals (yes it’s still her) and the acoustic style for that five-star song I gave last year. Nonetheless, it reminds me of the great song I gave #4 in the rankings last year, and that is also nostalgic and lighter in the mood for this style, which is fine. I don’t think the acoustic version is a good representation of the original song, especially when it’s not done perfectly (especially when you listen to YUI and miwa and SPECIAL OTHERS), but it’s a listen.
Rating: 4 stars (Average; for the melody, not for this version)

Conclusion: Overall a pretty good single, considering it technically has only a single track if you haven’t listened to Endless Road, but man if you didn’t it’s time to listen to that first before appreciating this version, yes? Go, she can be found on YouTube.


THE PACKAGE

Well as I said I missed it by one day, but then it’s… okay let’s not talk about that yes? I had to wait longer because I ordered TrySail’s single after review which is after release date, and I ordered these two singles from two different shops, so yeah. But it’s here, and I’m very glad it’s here.

That special gift (if you’ve been following on Twitter) is online shop Toranoana’s way of protecting their gifts, using a cheap paper envelope. Really, one drop of water and I’m going to start crying. So I take care of it well. Besides, it’s the fact that I end up with them after I see the special gifts of Animate gone, Gamers gone, and that I can never order something from Sofmap. So I ended up with this, which is still a great representation of the trio.



I guess that’s it then. I’ve done enoguh to promote the trio, and I’ve forgotten much of what I like about fumika after three months I gave it already, so yeah, this is the best I can do. Tune in later where I dig up my memories of Mina-chan’s single and tell you what I like about her. Cya guys soon.

The Dream Fragment #11

I feel reluctant to write this down, mainly because I don't remember much, and man there's plenty of content. As you know my tiny brain memory cannot handle this much, even if it's a vivid dream, so I'll cut it in perspective. I'll surround it on one location and talk from there, yes?

THE HOSPITAL
Don't take the word for itself. Imagine that, but a run down one, like those with tall walls and only one floor, with long hallways leading to very small rooms and departments, akin to a clinic in scale.

THE SHOOTOUT
Probably the only thing I remembered from is when I was in a shootout with a bunch of friends (I know it's not the military because I'm holding a pistol) and we're clearing the opponent waves up from one direction. (I know a band called One Direction lol nothing to do with this dream) And in one round they decided not to fire, so I was just blindly firing and missed almost every bullet. I then stopped to see the enemy taking weapons from our side from my teammates and walking away with it, with no resistance from my friends too.

I mean, can he just get it away like that?

So this links to the visit to that hospital. One of them was seriously injured so we brought him her for surgery.

THE FISHBONE
Because it was in a primary role instead of a secondary one. I don't remember the beginning already, but suffice it to say my sis and I are choked from fish bones, and I think my sis died from it? (Touch wood) I brought a part of her (somehow she split herself into pieces lol) in a tin box to see one of the nurses and asked "Is it possible to retrieve something from a dead body? Like, the body is still intact."

The nurse gave me the disgusted face and replied me kindly, "No, and there is no point to do it anymore."

The doctor nearby noded in agreement and I walked away. As I walk out through the long hallways I threw the box away (sorry sis) and sputter the last fish bone from my throat before I left the facility. As I smile in joy of myself liberated from the choking, I sang myself a song. It was "Shadow" by cinema staff. You can listen to them online here.
<insert embed video here>
(if you see this come back later)

I guess that's all I remember. If it's weird to you it's even more to me when I woke up with such timing, synced with my alarm. Well, I must go prepare for my morning swim now. Bye.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #21

Hey guys. Man, if you spend an afternoon killing time on a computer game… you have no life. Like me. Well I do have a life, though not as implied, but still. I’ve got many things to do after this. APoL too perhaps. I’m close to doing up Chapter 16. As I mention, planning of general plot for the upcoming arc is already complete. Oops spoiler.

アニメ
ANIME

Punch Line: Well, what can I say? This show has plot. And they’re reminiscing it yet again. Yuuta comes back to where we started *wink* and makes efforts to change the outcome. Unfortunately I can’t understand the limits of the utopia the stupid cat is thinking of and not letting us do things directly, but it almost gets close to the previous outcome, as you will of course know is a failure. I mean, I see the meaning in going back time and time again, but this? We shall see what this main guy can do. Remember there is always a backup, which is a future him. LOL
Assassination Class 3rd-person: Yeah there was a third person who wants the bounty, and with the inherent failures of the students, someone takes an advantage on them. Man this is as exciting as it is infuriating, but this should be fun, considering Nagisa is the whole class’ trump card (of which no one notices until he gives that face), and I guess there may still be external agents involved in this. Well it’s about to end for this season, and I think this arc will come to a considerable conclusion. I just wonder if this is original content. Maybe I should go check.
Plastic Memories: (I noticed Mikakoshi does watch this, which is great xD) (OMG NOW THEN I KNEW IT WAS HER; read on to find out) Tsukasa ponders over what every human in Terminal Service does at some point, and they seem to be an exception, emphasising on welfare over procedure. A new Giftia Andie is introduced from another division, however she is not new to Eru, who remembers the past her like as if she didn’t get formatted of her OS. Oh well, that gives some thought (so much that they placed the opening at the back??) for the main guy as we go close to seeing the final conclusion to him and Isla, hopefully a nice one though.

The point I was pissed (previous paragraph) just now is that I finally found out online (which I can also do just by seeking the video) that the new character this week (Andie) is voiced by Mikakoshi! No wonder she was watching the show! And damn I was watching the whole episode thinking “who’s that familiar voice” and I swear I paused the video several times to think of the possibilities! Man, I feel so dumb! I’m so not befitting of being her fan. I feel so ashamed, I need to calm down.

Meanwhile, let’s move on with serious business. Damn, I must punish myself by listening to her radio broadcast for the rest of this holiday…

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MANGA

BLEACH: Well looks like being Soul King is great, or probably just possessing so much reiatsu. This is already a good enough example of the extrapolation of power when one has that much power, that terraforming can be done without his or her own hands. In this case, Yoruichi’s group arrived for sure, just… at a place no longer familiar. I swear that transformation that happened seemingly within minutes includes a castle full with mazes, checkpoints and opponents. Well at least for the top tier. Or maybe not, I don’t know.
Amari Mawari: Amari still wants to be hugged by the guy, so she tries all kinds of methods again, with a final success. Man if she really so wants is just give it to her already. Screw Kyouka and her beatings, really. *laughs*
A Channel: (what actually happens when you have to wait for the week to type this down lol) Well the girls talk about food, specifically Tooru and Run’s experience with Yakiniku (JFGI) and the many stupid yet funny things that happen along the way. I wished I had such a friend, even if she’s dumb, haha.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well this week isn’t much as I just ended up giving KANA-BOON’s new single the thumbs up. The music video is a dance. Really. It includes the guys in the band. How did they convince them do to it, seriously? Anyways, this comes much better than expected, so I just gave it in the end. Next week’s release is already out apparently, it’s Sasaki Eri’s debut single, which is just the opening theme for Anime Plastic Memories (I listened to it before watching the show; I’m dumb) too. Not bad for the A-side, and I shall not talk about the B-side. Talking about Anime theme songs, the ending song of the same show doesn’t sound great from the “extended preview” from this week’s episode. So much for nicer melody than the opening. Oh well, we shall talk about it the week after then. Or next week, actually.

On new song previews, we have plenty on the list, many appearing in the future weeks too. Ajikan’s new album songs sound… very Western (clearly Gotoh is already heavily influenced by them), so giving topic songs for now is not going to be easy until the full album release. negoto’s new song doesn’t sound that great, so I may just give it a miss again. I’m always on or off with them anyway. Aki-chan’s new song preview is out on this week’s radio broadcast (which I DID NOT LISTEN TO because I thought she said next week), and it sounds prospective. I’m never really worried about Tsuji Ayano writing songs, so this may end up being a good one. Now for the B-side. Next week perhaps? I’ll surely be listening, because Mikakoshi says she’s going to be in it next week! Yesh.

 

 

That’s it I guess. My arms are tired from an afternoon of non stop tapping on my PC (on both hardware), and I need to settle the new song too. The order I had from like two weeks ago will probably be here by next week, so stay tuned for that too. (TrySail FTW) (for now, haha) (Their second single announced liao wor, opening theme of next season Anime, with ClariS doing ending theme) (what an awesome combination)

Okay, that’s a little too much aftercontent. Anyways, I’m thinking hard and pushing myself to plan for what’s next on APoL apart from my (hopefully useful) physical regime and playing games, so we shall see then. Until next time… don’t play too many games. Even if you do, show restraint. YouTube is a better place to kill time, really. Oh yeah I’m still playing with my phone too huh…

[P.S.: It’s the top three! (OK exclude the first one) Well in my opinion anyway, and has always been ever since I watched something other than BLEACH. lol

Next week’s proposed to be a Kana-chan week, so look forward to that. Not that she is going to propose to me anyway. (I know lousy pun) I’m going to propose to her, hehe. (Audience: Lousy pun x2)]

[P.P.S.: Man that episode of Plastic Memories… I could swear I recognise that voice, but I thought it was someone else who has a feminine voice but didn’t thought of that little tint of boyish voice within is actually Mikakoshi! I know that! But I just couldn’t recognise her voice from that! I never thought of it! Goddammit I am so bad. I feel like apologising to her personally. Even though that probably is impossible, isn’t it? Haiz. (Period.)]

Integrity issues always happen over true reason. Only when reason happens over integrity that intentions are not questioned.

So we can safely assume that everyone is using an excuse instead of giving reason. Well, that is an assumption anyway. There are honest people in this world.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #20

I must say I’m very impressed with what the shows have to offer from recent episodes. Looking forward to many happy endings already.

Don’t even ask what I’m doing now. I’m doing… something.

アニメ
ANIME

Punch Line: With supposedly Meika’s cliffhanger, the criminal seems to have been revealed, and some things have been explained, like the origins of some of the characters, what Yubafy-ing can do, and who is under that stupid hero attire, which is just a previous clone of the main guy. Hmm, not that I’m bothered about that supernatural phenomenon, but being able to go back in time also means there is a chance for reset. And that, is not an uncommon phenomenon in Anime. Remember Yojouhan? Yeah, but this probably is the last time, as we would probably see a conclusion to this end-of-the-world asteroid disaster. Hopefully. I think.
Assassination Class-owns-remote-island: Seriously, this is weird. Even the mascot is pissed. The last class is apparently enjoying a hell of time in their reward for getting tops in exams, and also are plotting their ultimate attack on their teacher. Talk about ungratefulness LOL. Anyways, I can even see that this is filler, so a conclusion is necessary to end this season, so we shall see how much Koro-sensei will get ripped from next episode onwards. Well, he should reveal more of himself before he is killed, yes?
Plastic Memories: From last episode, we can already guess Isla will be less reluctant to… Tsukasa’s “advances” on her, besides their date is actually a visit down memory lane. Man, this sure got the people around them (the guys in his office) (the neighbouring girls) excited (just look at romantic-tsundere Michiru) (I like) (LOL) (Audience: |||…), and less of the couple, they’re taking things in their own pace. Well, not so much. They don’t have much left, and nothing much is revealed about Giftias and Terminal Service as an occupation for a while, so either that is going to pile up all on Isla as a conclusion, or they better not go lovey-dovey till the end. No really, this isn’t your romance comedy Anime.

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MANGA

BLEACH: Hmm things have taken a turn now that the bad dude has fully consumed the Soul King, so bad things are bound to happen. He looks scary though. Maybe the last saviour of this show is the fact that the ex-Soul King is released, and that he potentially can save the world. Not that anything else is foretold, so I don’t know where this will go. Hope it’s satisfactory, even if it means ending the world. Really. Hopefully not.
Evergreen: Well we know this is going to end soon, but I didn’t expect to be this soon, in chapter count. Anyways, a terrible event happens, and obviously one is worried about the other. So the guy goes to rescue the girl in an abandoned wooden house on the hills, and all is well. Too bad they cannot be lovers, but they have a special relationship, and that is enough. Man, if I had such a relationship with someone too… *sob* Really, this show displays many everyday-life phenomenon, like the one on the right.

Every time man, when my mom’s not at home.

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This Week on Klassic Note

If I have to give 10 songs in one day... I will give 10 songs in one day. OK maybe 8 first tonight. I'll listen to KANA-BOON again.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 15, 2015

This pretty much sums up this week for me, as I try to give three singles and one album my opinion, and another album pending and another single still under review, hopefully by tonight. Or next week, maybe, so that I have something to write about. *looks at release list*

Chatmonchy’s album isn’t as much as I expected anymore ever since… yeah they weren’t a trio anymore, but then it isn’t bad. If I’m not wrong besides the topic song (which is real retro in my opinion, but still great) I gave one song from each side (the guys group, who played in the single last October, and the girls group, who played in the single just two months ago), so I know I’m unbiased. Ikimonogakari’s new single only consists of one new song, so I won’t comment much about it. They're still on their live tour anyway. Anyways, TrySail’s debut single (if you don’t know who they are Ten-chan’s in it) sounds great for a single, especially when it’ll probably be this good the first time round. So, I grabbed it while it’s still good. Like, along with the gift of a photo of the trio to commemorate the occasion. Yeah. xD Also I took some time to go to the Chinese music industry to hear some songs, and I think I got another indie group who sounds like cozy diary, I guess. Crispy’s 2nd single “Companion” (as in 脆乐团 and 玩伴) sounds eccentric in melody and totally emo in lyrics, and the B-side is also great. Man EP for a duo who… I think didn’t get to the end of the competition, seems to have a bunch of good songs. Not so sure about the rest of them, but this single will do.

I’ll probably give Sambomaster’s new album soon (if the album ever comes first; it’s supposed to be this week), and I’m still giving KANA-BOON’s new single some thought. I’m not impressed by their album, but this one… I may just give it a song or two. Stay tuned for answers to these questions next issue, yes?

 

 

I guess that’s it then. Man it’s a lot I’ve written. Which is good, it means I’m thinking. Thinking about something. Less of APoL, but more of the fact that I’m nowhere. I’ll be doing my own physical regime from tomorrow I guess (obviously for some reason, you know me), and the days will move on. If you need a word for what’s next for APoL, honestly saying I will try to do up v2s first before continuing on the story. I know. I’m getting excited too. But things need to be improved so I can be impressed with myself, and that takes time, not a deadline. Cya guys then, I think I’ve said enough. Until next time… take care. I’ll try to take care of myself too. Psychologically. *laughs*

[P.S.: Talking about mental health, it’s well maintained by this week’s “a-seiyuu-a-day” week! Yesh!

If you ask which one is my favourite… I’ll tell you which one it is when I have a girlfriend. Or when it is one of them. Haha.]

[P.P.S.: The names of the images of the voice actresses above, in order: Tomatsu Haruka –> Yuuki Aoi –> Kayano Ai –> Hanazawa Kana –> Toyosaki Aki –> Kotobuki Minako –> Taketatsu Ayana. If you need nicknames start following them now and you’ll know all of them in a month.]

The Dream Record #10

I didn't want to do this, but I remember it well enough to do it.

One scene is from I guess, influenced by some China drama last night. Not that I watched it, but a glimpse is enough for it to set the scene and environment of my dream, albeit no storyline. Well the storyline goes from special snipers that are hunting down nomads (I guess I am one of them). Someone was wanting food after being lost in the wild, a guy wants to chase him away but the lady beside him stops him.

"He is just here for food. Give him some."

As he is taking his food, another of the guys goes to see to one of the kids, who is sitting by a rock. The guy walks to him to give him some food and notices he does not react as agile. He lifts him up from a slightly lying down position and notices a part of a blue blob of seemingly ink on the rock. (Blue because I watched a gameplay of a game with ink) He lifts the boy out of the way to see the ink blob fully covering the rock. He then starts to touch the boy from the front to look for any holes and yes, he saw one. A big one.

"It's my turn already, huh."

The boy sighs in pain as he is brought to rest with a bunch of other people who have obvious holes on their bodies.

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Another scene is simpler than the one above. Supposedly my dad is fixing a toilet bowl that has a hole... by the side. Like, a hole, enough to cover the left side of the bowl. I'm still peeing off it, hoping it doesn't go off the sides (like, literally) and then I left. As I'm outside the bathroom, I can hear my dad complaining things like "this thing smells all the time" and "how am I going to do this with this smell".

Sorry dad, it's just a dream.

I guess that's all. I may not have such dreams after tonight (because I'll likely be running a fitness regime in the morning), but we shall see. If my imagination goes far I rather I dream of APoL, so to further the progress of the story too, hehe. Cya guys soon.

Life is short, but life should've been shorter.

I know about all that human has achieved, but seriously, we can't live that long. Well, just affected by the recent news of a departed acquaintance. And not to worry, not commuting suicide anytime.

The Dream Fragment #10

If seeing people messing up my desk and breaking glass isn't weird enough, you'll be wondering what I'm doing getting into a scholarship interview.

My dreams are this much of content, I wish they really research a way to contain all those stuff in a video or something.

The Release: APoL Chapter 15

I’ve honoured my promise, and here it is. Sort of to explaining what Jouhou is doing as a Card Guardian.

APoL Chapter 15

So first draft because I have some things I haven't’ finalise. But to wait for that to bear fruit (you know I work using inspiration not deadlines) I guess this may take longer. Like a v2 for Chapter 14 too. That’ll take some time.

I guess even understanding oneself requires some level of education, huh.

Sometimes why I get constipation. Seriously, such a pain in the ass (pun not intended) to trace what I ate is the culprit.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #19

I definitely mentioned about changing the title of this… serialisation. Whatever. I’ll think of something.

It’s been a fruitful week here, now that the exams are behind me. Now to catch up on what I missed. Like, a certain story I have to write.

アニメ
ANIME

Punch Line: Hmm how should I say it… This show feels weird. Don’t mind me, the animation is great (Ito-chan crying so much I want to hug Mina-chan) (?) and the suspense is there, the story still feels believable (spirit’s ability to reverse back time to save someone), but NOT ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER?? Seriously man, this is getting boring. Funny thing is Meika is some robot, so we do know she may just survive this attack. Unfortunately the ending just gives one the cringing feeling that I have to watch the next episode. Seriously, man. Anyways, the end is near, like the end of the year in the story is near, and something must happen. We’re close to halfway through the show, and I can’t wait so see more plot. Not cliffhangers, please. I had enough of those…
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Class 3-AB: (Like, just between Classes A and B) Seriously, they can claim that title. The last class owned three of five main subjects in the school, and that is only mid-terms. That maybe the good news, but that also means we’re not over. Remember season 2? (Audience: OMG…) Hell yeah. All content next episode onwards may just be filler, so I guess that’s a problem. I’ll still watch though; the comedy will win over everything anyway.
Plastic Memories: Conversely to Punch Line, this actually has some great story-telling going on. Recalling back to Isla’s past so that they can tell you that she didn’t get hit by the ultimate weapon last episode may be a bitch, but at least she’s fine. What’s not fine is her time is going to be up. What’s fine is Tsukasa doesn’t mind being with her till her end. Which is great, seeing that scene from Episode 1, yes? I’d like to see this come to an end, but I know the production will make a happy ending. I just hope they don't. They can always replace Isla to conclude the season and create another season? Hehe, I don’t know about that…

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MANGA

BLEACH: Many are back to create supposedly the best space warp of all time (surprisingly Kubo’s explanation of Dangai, Garganta and this is very well), and lead by Yoruichi, they proceed to defeat the boss. On the other side, I think the Soul King really is no more. The best part is if next chapter I see the Yhwach’s face replaced by the Soul King’s. Like, consumption until transformation, isn’t it? LOL

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This Week on Klassic Note

Wow.

I didn’t expect to come to this part. Been busy doing up APoL and playing games until the computer doesn’t cooperate and I didn’t even listen to many songs. I almost got to a Chinese song today, but due to the song’s weird style (folk nonetheless) I gave up on it. Ore Ska Band’s latest album is also on review, but chances are I may take none of them. Looks like their preference isn’t aligning to mine anymore… I did mention that the major label is doing them a favour by making their songs great.

Next week brings Kalafina’s single (which I will skip yet again) and Chatmonchy’s album, which is good in prospect, listening to their topic song. Hope that’ll change things up. I need to listen to more guys singing, huh. Or else I may end up combining the solo portions in the vocal popularity survey for the song awards. Hmm… don’t understand? The link is either to your left (desktop) or you can always use the top menu to go to the playground page and access from the KlassicNote twitter account (mobile). See? So accessible. (Audience: Right…)

 

 

Well that is all, folks. Next week I’ll be doing on more from Chapter 16 in APoL, probably all the way to 20 by the time I reach the next semester. Yes, which also means I’ll try doing up Chapter 15 ASAP. I’m having some inspiration troubles, so this will take a day or two, but no longer than that. This one is short, so I’ll finish it. So long as this com continues functioning. Cya guys then. And until next time… I want a real girl to look that. Oops, I revealed my deepest desires. Well, read ahead for evidence.

[P.S.: Last week of chirakoshi brings all of her past and present (I like the latter more, hehe) together in one batch!

Next week’s going to have no Mikakoshi (yeah I know), but there’s more of everyone else. It’s been piling up.]

Stop trying to find an angle in everything. I'll give you a 360°; I'll see how you find an angle.

Well that's because (in my opinion) that is practically nothing. Try procrastinating again then. (Lol I was just watching a YouTube video...)

Saying yes means a lot. But saying no means a lot more.

Kind of reminds me of that "Yes Man" movie that I NEVER WATCHED. Oh well, you don't have to watch that to know this anyway.

The Independent Adventure

Unfortunately this isn’t really going to be not interrupting, and the adventure lasts about three months. Let’s get to it.

As many would know (if there isn’t anyone), my exams are over. And I’m going to be free for like, three months, before the next semester commences. Too bad I’m not smart enough to so for a special semester to boost my grades (it’ll just make it worse), and I have no experience in part-time work, and many things else… And I like to stay at home, so I can’t do nothing. As with many previous “adventures” I’ll be doing many of my own things I embrace that is independent of any pace of this world. All off my free time.

RECENTLY
Since yesterday I’ve been playing some GTA V because I’ve not been playing ever since the release date (for the exams of course), and I didn’t get far. Mostly because online is for people who play with others (I do, just not with friends), and I know the story because I watch YouTube videos TWICE. Anyways, I’ve been playing, and not going much productive in my own opinion, or even in anyone’s opinion yet.

ACTIVITIES
These three months isn’t without inactivity, as so I would hope. I have a fitness test to take within this period, which means I need to work out for it, and that is expected to start very soon for at least one month so I can pass the running portion. I also have to go back to that dreaded place for a week or two in two months time, so I guess I’m somewhat far away?

GENERAL PLAN
For now, I’m going to work on APoL Chapter 15, for if which you guys know I’m already close to finishing it, just writing (typing) it down. I’m also doing another own home video production I’ve not done like I had for Klassic Note Top 20 for the recent years (I’m doing for when I started having the idea of it, in 2011), and I’ll be clearing many little productions and encodings in between to sort out my data.

I may just share my opinion of Windows 10 when it arrives this summer (yes it is, JFGI), just because I own a Surface Pro 3 which is (1) working poorly in Windows 8.1 and which (2) will give me a better idea of the difference of touch controls in order for it to work on my computer, which is still faithfully running good old Windows 7. According to Microsoft, it’s going to be old, in five years time. According to them too, Windows 10 is going to change everything. I hope so. *looks at Windows 10's YouTube videos*

I also will spend more time on Klassic Note of course, and hopefully I won’t be only doing maximum two tweets a day just for Song of the day records. Yeah, I know. I’m getting lazy.


REAL SHORT & SWEET
I guess that is generally it. I’ll play games when I have the mood, and will spend more time on APoL writing and brainstorming if possible. But as I mention, this is all in its own pace, so time will be a problem here. But I have plans to finish a chapter or two, so I will get to it. Everyone, whoever is interested, may join me in this independent journey to creativity, freedom of speech, and potentially depression. I’ll try to avoid the last one as much as I can. I have a lot bottled up anyway. Cya guys then, and until next time… I’ll work on Chapter 15. It’s another Card Holder, I can tell you that. And if you don’t know what that is you can start reading from Chapter 1: I’ll probably be done by the time you catch up the latest one. (Audience: You mean, by tomorrow??) No. Don’t read that fast.

:)))

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #18

Hey guys. And I know, tomorrow will be my day of liberation… and realisation. I’m not taking it too seriously, so that maybe bad news. However, I’m more or less ready, and am not intending to disappoint myself. Even though that’s the story, but I’m still here.

Yeah. I should do more revision than watch hours of Anime. Haiz.

アニメ
ANIME

Punch Line: More service possibly, but then a lot more story development. People step in to Rabura’s life to court her or even mess up her life’s interests and favourite food, but then more than ever are people reminding her of the things around her. Like wanting to find the hacker in the house to solve the world’s problem now or even save someone from being killed. Yeah, that cliffhanger of Ito-chan on the ground is… is just too much. Of course it may be a hoax, but then I see more than that compared to… shows I don’t even want to mention again. I shall see what happens, and take it in when it happens. Many secrets to an original Anime, so I guess…
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: The exams are near, which also means the story is ending soon (remember the end of the world thing? yeah hopefully you didn’t forget because of Koro-sensei), and which also means more competition between the elites and the… potential elites supposedly to be idiots are taking it to the floor. Oh well this wouldn’t go well anyway, but I’m more interested in the ending. For this season, at least we know it’s not going to be complete, but I’ll take a happy ending, if possible.
Plastic Memories: I’m getting used to the theme songs already, I must admit. Sadly the songs only come another month after this, so… oh well. Anyways, about the story. It’s gotten serious. Obviously the fact that things must get worse one way or another as hinted from the last episode, this episode brings things to a new level because they left a cliffhanger of Isla potentially… being wiped off her functions. Oops. It may be Tsukasa’s fault for all we know (we also know that she revealed her intentions as a Giftia to him too), but then this may be a good chance to be friends with her again. Yeah, but this friendship may be a short-lived one: Isla has less than 1000 hours left anyway. Any way this goes it’s going to be great, so I’ll be looking forward to that.

漫画
MANGA

Nothing here to see. Too bad. Golden Week in Japan, you see…

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This Week on Klassic Note

This week finally sees the review for cinema staff’s 4th album, in which I didn’t listen to their first at all, haha. The album isn’t as disappointing as I hoped. Unfortunately, I think I’m missing on the topic songs again, but I got a couple of songs under way. Man I think I’m giving lesser chances for male singers, seriously, as I give more case studies for the female idols I give so much chance to. Also in this week there’s also Punch Line’s opening theme song, which I didn’t expect much as I’m just reviewing it for the Hyadain composed song. Other than that, I see the potential of Shokotan, but nah, not this time. Surprisingly I found out this is listed as her release than Denpagumi (the other group behind the theme song), who is… just another girls’ group. LOL

On other news, I listened to some new songs from Ikimonogakari to Sambomaster to Chatmonchy, Yeah. That’s about it. I’ll see if I want to give any of them. Haha, I will. Eventually.

 

 

I guess that’s all then. I’m getting tired (even though I’m sleeping through the day), and I think I should go for some last revision, so… yeah. Cya guys then, and until tomorrow…. then maybe I’ll be liberated. I’ll be talking about my plans for this long break ahead of me too, just to pace things out, yes? Until then… take care. I’m not taking care of myself. Especially when your phone and your tablet-laptop is getting on your nerves. The computer is soon following too, actually, as I cannot even play GTA V in full HD!! Haiz…

[P.S.: Another week of chirakoshi! And some Mina-chan and Tomacchan!

Next week will be the last week for Mikakoshi’s photobook, and I think I’ll be able to put a week of different girls the week after that. Great. Cya.]

[P.P.S.: Some things to iron out, like YouTube embeds here will follow the mobile allowed width, but you can always make it full screen anyway. Also, more on APoL tomorrow, I guess.]

Because most of the time self experience is more than talking about experience.

Really, it's different. That's why I'm still stuck within my own experience. People just need to experience to learn. Talking isn't everything.