In Anime, I rather take the real life counterpart.
That is why I don't watch Harem Anime anymore. Because I rather chase after the voice actors than the Anime characters.
Sunday 28 June 2015
The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #26
Hey guys, welcome back. Well... me? I'm fine. Just worried. Worried about the future. But man the entertainment industry (at least within mine) is going strong, as expected with most of second half of any year. Let's clear up this month so to look forward to more after that.
Plastic Memories: Very, very glad they went down the emotional ending, ie. happy ending scenario, where the couple spent the last day together. Did not expect the ending on a ferris wheel, but did expect to not see who is Tsukasa's next partner. Season 2 I guess? But man, this show has gone a long way, to show us the more emotional side of things from this story. One can even relate this (as Tsukasa mentioned in the end) with people of limited lifetime, for example upon disease or predicted death or otherwise. The emotions may still be the same nonetheless, and I guess this show has captured it quite well. Coupling with familiar references (now you know where I live) (even as a tourist you'll likely know where it is too, looking at the amusement park), this show is done pretty well, I must say, better than Punch Line even.
Overall, this season is pretty good in my opinion. I picked the right shows to watch, as they come in good endings. Hopefully next season Anime will be this good too. WORKING!! 3rd seaon is definitely coming to a conclusion (and you bet I'm excited about that), and Sore ga Seiyuu! is more of an informative show than a real story. Nonetheless, these two are cemented for my audience for now, and others are still under deciding. You can still check out Random Curiosity for their latest post on the upcoming season too. See if you can find a show for yourself.
BLEACH: Your other half? You mean they are married already? LOL Despite the lame ending, Bazz seems to be neglected, even though he is stronger than his friend and they are all human apparently, without much spiritual power. Funny I don't quite get the context of this. Does this still happen within Soul Society? Oh yeah, then that explains it. Like, the "living in the shadows" thing. That is also probably how Quincies appeared, as a change of spiritual sense ever since shinigamis are present. So is that still Quincy? They did mention not seeing one in a century... Well many questions and more (written right after reading) in future chapters I guess.
I guess this is it then. I'm too lazy to think for now, and that's thanks to the best of impressions I write down everytime I watch a show or read a comic. But that makes for better opinions here, honestly. Cya guys again then, and until next time... hopefully I'll be running. And taking a physical fitness test and failing. I need to get over that. It's getting on my nerves. Next time, guys.
[P.S.: Aki-chan week! Yesh!
If you listened to her single, and the last one if you pre-ordered her single in physical content. Digital singles don't get you that photo, really.]
Punch Line: Yep I just noticed something. After watching this episode. That there isn't a happy ending. Because there wouldn't be. Something or someone must be sacrificed. In this ending (though it's the last episode already) it's the previous Yuuta who passes his life to Narugino (let's not mix up with their lab names), so in this case the hero thing can still work (just with a different face), the world can get saved, but there isn't a male lead. Because even the future one has to go back and fix the next history? Man if you're not confused by now you watch too much sci-fi. Anyways, it kind of makes sense now especially when you think what I meant at the start. It may be confusing, but an ending has been reached. And I must say it's not ideal, but then hey, what is? This so makes this show easily have another season due to the fact that I can create a thousand endings over this impending end-of-the-world phenomenon. Well that's all big talk, but man this is entertaining. Not to mention that panties only last for the first and last part of this story. Really, if you came for the panties you'll be disappointed. Thankfully, I'm not.アニメ
ANIME
Plastic Memories: Very, very glad they went down the emotional ending, ie. happy ending scenario, where the couple spent the last day together. Did not expect the ending on a ferris wheel, but did expect to not see who is Tsukasa's next partner. Season 2 I guess? But man, this show has gone a long way, to show us the more emotional side of things from this story. One can even relate this (as Tsukasa mentioned in the end) with people of limited lifetime, for example upon disease or predicted death or otherwise. The emotions may still be the same nonetheless, and I guess this show has captured it quite well. Coupling with familiar references (now you know where I live) (even as a tourist you'll likely know where it is too, looking at the amusement park), this show is done pretty well, I must say, better than Punch Line even.
Overall, this season is pretty good in my opinion. I picked the right shows to watch, as they come in good endings. Hopefully next season Anime will be this good too. WORKING!! 3rd seaon is definitely coming to a conclusion (and you bet I'm excited about that), and Sore ga Seiyuu! is more of an informative show than a real story. Nonetheless, these two are cemented for my audience for now, and others are still under deciding. You can still check out Random Curiosity for their latest post on the upcoming season too. See if you can find a show for yourself.
Kuroshitsuji: The shortest chapter I've read in my life (even considering all manga), but also the best in its reunion. Little is mentioned about what Undertaker may mean in the recollection, but then we know they have to go back. And with the Green Witch lacking in many manners, we may see more of this cute girl back in England. Haha, can't wait. Really short chapter though, for a monthly release.漫画
MANGA
BLEACH: Your other half? You mean they are married already? LOL Despite the lame ending, Bazz seems to be neglected, even though he is stronger than his friend and they are all human apparently, without much spiritual power. Funny I don't quite get the context of this. Does this still happen within Soul Society? Oh yeah, then that explains it. Like, the "living in the shadows" thing. That is also probably how Quincies appeared, as a change of spiritual sense ever since shinigamis are present. So is that still Quincy? They did mention not seeing one in a century... Well many questions and more (written right after reading) in future chapters I guess.
This week is an active week in music over at my side, as I have reviewed two singles in the Klassic Note Review which you can search just by using the labels above (or the menu in mobile) to see my new goods. Very not surprisingly, I'm still considering on AyumiKurikaMaki's single, which is just Punch Line's ending song, because these girls play with rock (rock music) and I'm pretty impressed by it thus far, so that'll come to a decision hopefully by the end of the month. I've gotten an awakening from PHONO TONES last night so maybe I'll be giving another tune from them before SPECIAL OTHERS pops by again (not the acoustic one, that one is over for now) to kick their asses in October. Hell yeah they're here. Goodbye PHONO TONES, lol. Also, I've listened to Ayachi's live from last year today (I know I'm slow), and am prepared to give another tune from her studio album despite her not so impressive (as you know I go for melody) live performance. VELTPUNCH's digital single is out this week too, just that it'll take some time to reach me. But I've heard the previews. They don't disappoint. So now I'm just curbing my anticipation for the day I'll get to have a full listen. Until then... album anytime soon? I hope so. Now that it has come to this, I'm expecting a fierce competition this second half of the year...音楽
This Week on Klassic Note
I guess this is it then. I'm too lazy to think for now, and that's thanks to the best of impressions I write down everytime I watch a show or read a comic. But that makes for better opinions here, honestly. Cya guys again then, and until next time... hopefully I'll be running. And taking a physical fitness test and failing. I need to get over that. It's getting on my nerves. Next time, guys.
[P.S.: Aki-chan week! Yesh!
If you listened to her single, and the last one if you pre-ordered her single in physical content. Digital singles don't get you that photo, really.]
Thursday 25 June 2015
The Klassic Note Review 2015.06 Issue 1
Hey hey it's about time. Welcome back to another round of song appreciation and
excitement. This time... it's all female. I know. I need to get (records of)
some guys (alone) to sing good songs soon. *laughs* Let's begin.
(I know. Tables are becoming a BIG ISSUE now. Make do without it, yes? I'll see if I can get it going...)
(Edit: Looks like I can below. See?)
(Close-ups are always great, but for this time round I am neutral. Both are
great for a summer feel.)
Origin: As our dear Aki-neechan (as I like to call her already) reaches her 30s, she still is as cute as ever. Man, she can represent my impression of Japan already. Anyways, we all know I come a long way ever since her debut in 2010, and now she comes back with a summer song, a first in her singing career. It isn't bad after you take a listen, and especially if you couple it a cool drink, some shelter under the hot sun, and a radio to play the songs (on a CD, preferably), you'll feel the mood too. (That's what I've been doing when I got the stuff)
(1) Uh-LaLa
Whoever thought of this title (I hope it's herself) must be rather desperate. It can mean many things in many levels, if you're as imaginative as me. Nonetheless, it's Tsuji Ayano writing the whole song this time round, and I must say it's not the first time I've heard her, and her writing for Aki-chan too. Her last impression (if you listen to her songs) should be "music", back in 2012, which fares somewhat the same when listening to this song too. Just that the song now is different in mood, and with plenty more English lyrics which we know that Aki-chan can't really sing in. Well this is not much of an issue anyway, not after you see that music video of her literally being like what Anime "K-ON!" Hirasawa Yui does on a summer day. Really. (whisper) It's awesome...!!!
Rating: 4 stars (Average, excluding fanservice)
(2) Hoozuki [Ground Cherry]
If you don't know what plant it is even after looking at the translation, don't worry because you're not alone. Ignoring that, this song has its special feel, for there is only one person behind all three roles (if you understand what I mean) for this very localised song. Nonetheless, it does bring a relaxed summer feel to complement the first song, and besides the instrumental parts and the extended ending (the whole song is five minutes long, mind you), this song is actually pretty well done. The melody is rather nostalgic, and relaxed are its lyrics as it tries to represent the season.
Rating: 4 stars (Below Average)
Conslusion: Overall not such a great single, comparing to her single last year of the same time frame, where she literally sings me a love song. However, this is another reason, that the fact it's a summer song, that the fact it's written by Tsuji Ayano (the A-side, the first song), this gives much reason for me, as a fan of her, to give her chance once again. Of course I know this isn't the worst impression of her singles, so this would fare as pretty good in my opinion. If you're not a fan of her, then I guess this is not for you. I can't possibly cut out the best parts of this single and let you listen to spoil your impression when you hear the full thing afterwards. Anyways, a good listen for Aki-chan yet again, but definitely not her beat.
ALSO!
(Yes close-ups are better. *sob* But then I think the version I had is very
beautiful too. More below.)
Origin: After just one year, miwa-san brings us another double A-side single (as what it's called) (and if you don't know her by now it's not my problem), though this one I say is from last year. By now she has completed her tour final for her latest album "ONENESS" released just a few months ago, in which is also one of the reasons why I got this release now instead of like, eight months ago. Back then I didn't have the mood to give both songs, so I only gave the first one, and no more within the album. Only when I reached recently after watching the performance did I decide to give her due credit, and here it is.
(1) Kibou no WA [Ring of Hope]
This one is one of those songs that sounds great when everyone sings together. If you would recall this would likely happen if it is credited to an organisation or a cause, in this case it is a group of children under OECD known as "Kan WA", thus the title of this song. And if you ever watched the music video, you wouldn't stop yourself from listening to this song again. With such a song written for its purpose of unison, no wonder I took it at first listen, without much hesitation. The fine lyrics coupled with a simple melody will be sure to hook anyone to join in this chorus.
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)
(2) Gesshoku ~winter moon~ [Lunar Eclipse ~winter moon~]
This song, in initial impression, wasn't outstanding. Probably I'm deterred because I don't have the mood for it, maybe it's because I don't accept the song, but this song as its special meaning in love. Furthermore if you understand the lyrics it's quite a lot about family, which is why there is much love in this song. And I guess this fundamentally mounts up to how this song is sung, and her live performance wins it all. Of course, if you ever get to listen to it.
Conclusion: Now that I gave the other song on this release, then yes it's a listen. It's a very good listen, and an encouraging one if you intend to cheer people up with a couple of song from a wonderful voice rising from probably the best singer-songwriter in Japan. Man, this may be too exaggerating, but if you listened to her you'll agree. And with many of her singles this one is pretty good in itself. It is encouraging, filled with love, and has some sentiments with us, and that is what happened with me. I am touched, and I believe you guys would too.
(Honestly, I myself did not expect to get this single too. Even though I'm thinking about it. Reminds me of Aso Natsuko, if you recall.)
-Kaineng, on Klassic Note
THE PACKAGE
Of course, it's been some time since I waited for miwa, but then Aki-chan has already been decided like a couple of weeks ago, leaving me with little pre-order gifts to choose from. Thankfully, I still managed to get it, though I would want something else. Like, a better photo. Damn. I need to be their photographer someday. Just joking.
miwa's is from CDJapan because I want to clear my birthday points (hell yeah for
her birthday too), and Aki-chan's from HMV Japan, so delivery transfers are
minimal for me. The photo (or bromide as they call it) gift is not under a
plastic slip (oh yeah now that I think about it the previous time I pre-ordered
with a gift it's a poster not this), and I found out that the single is rotated
90 degrees. Very interesting indeed.
What's more interesting is when I opened up miwa's single. So, so great that I
can't even bear to scan it and keep it for myself. And I thought I won't get
more surprises today. I was wrong. *laughs*
Well, I guess that's all. Considering that the latest review I had today may have its chance of getting on my shelf, we may not be far away from another review. Until now, these are my most satisfied releases for now. Especially miwa, that is why if you came from Twitter you'll know I emphasised on her, not on Aki-chan this time round. Cya guys soon then, and until next time... I can never bring myself to say things like "enjoy these releases", but I can say for myself "enjoy the releases that is Klassic Note". Bye.
(I know. Tables are becoming a BIG ISSUE now. Make do without it, yes? I'll see if I can get it going...)
(Edit: Looks like I can below. See?)
音楽 The Klassic Note Review
Toyosaki Aki - Uh-LaLa [Single]
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Origin: As our dear Aki-neechan (as I like to call her already) reaches her 30s, she still is as cute as ever. Man, she can represent my impression of Japan already. Anyways, we all know I come a long way ever since her debut in 2010, and now she comes back with a summer song, a first in her singing career. It isn't bad after you take a listen, and especially if you couple it a cool drink, some shelter under the hot sun, and a radio to play the songs (on a CD, preferably), you'll feel the mood too. (That's what I've been doing when I got the stuff)
(1) Uh-LaLa
Whoever thought of this title (I hope it's herself) must be rather desperate. It can mean many things in many levels, if you're as imaginative as me. Nonetheless, it's Tsuji Ayano writing the whole song this time round, and I must say it's not the first time I've heard her, and her writing for Aki-chan too. Her last impression (if you listen to her songs) should be "music", back in 2012, which fares somewhat the same when listening to this song too. Just that the song now is different in mood, and with plenty more English lyrics which we know that Aki-chan can't really sing in. Well this is not much of an issue anyway, not after you see that music video of her literally being like what Anime "K-ON!" Hirasawa Yui does on a summer day. Really. (whisper) It's awesome...!!!
Rating: 4 stars (Average, excluding fanservice)
(2) Hoozuki [Ground Cherry]
If you don't know what plant it is even after looking at the translation, don't worry because you're not alone. Ignoring that, this song has its special feel, for there is only one person behind all three roles (if you understand what I mean) for this very localised song. Nonetheless, it does bring a relaxed summer feel to complement the first song, and besides the instrumental parts and the extended ending (the whole song is five minutes long, mind you), this song is actually pretty well done. The melody is rather nostalgic, and relaxed are its lyrics as it tries to represent the season.
Rating: 4 stars (Below Average)
Conslusion: Overall not such a great single, comparing to her single last year of the same time frame, where she literally sings me a love song. However, this is another reason, that the fact it's a summer song, that the fact it's written by Tsuji Ayano (the A-side, the first song), this gives much reason for me, as a fan of her, to give her chance once again. Of course I know this isn't the worst impression of her singles, so this would fare as pretty good in my opinion. If you're not a fan of her, then I guess this is not for you. I can't possibly cut out the best parts of this single and let you listen to spoil your impression when you hear the full thing afterwards. Anyways, a good listen for Aki-chan yet again, but definitely not her beat.
ALSO!
音楽 The Klassic Note Review
miwa - Kibou no WA/Gessoku ~winter moon~ [Single]
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Origin: After just one year, miwa-san brings us another double A-side single (as what it's called) (and if you don't know her by now it's not my problem), though this one I say is from last year. By now she has completed her tour final for her latest album "ONENESS" released just a few months ago, in which is also one of the reasons why I got this release now instead of like, eight months ago. Back then I didn't have the mood to give both songs, so I only gave the first one, and no more within the album. Only when I reached recently after watching the performance did I decide to give her due credit, and here it is.
(1) Kibou no WA [Ring of Hope]
This one is one of those songs that sounds great when everyone sings together. If you would recall this would likely happen if it is credited to an organisation or a cause, in this case it is a group of children under OECD known as "Kan WA", thus the title of this song. And if you ever watched the music video, you wouldn't stop yourself from listening to this song again. With such a song written for its purpose of unison, no wonder I took it at first listen, without much hesitation. The fine lyrics coupled with a simple melody will be sure to hook anyone to join in this chorus.
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)
(2) Gesshoku ~winter moon~ [Lunar Eclipse ~winter moon~]
This song, in initial impression, wasn't outstanding. Probably I'm deterred because I don't have the mood for it, maybe it's because I don't accept the song, but this song as its special meaning in love. Furthermore if you understand the lyrics it's quite a lot about family, which is why there is much love in this song. And I guess this fundamentally mounts up to how this song is sung, and her live performance wins it all. Of course, if you ever get to listen to it.
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average, on second thought)Just listening to the singing makes me emotional. This is truly her birthday present to me. Thanks, miwa-san. pic.twitter.com/DsZKEQcX0O— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 16, 2015
Conclusion: Now that I gave the other song on this release, then yes it's a listen. It's a very good listen, and an encouraging one if you intend to cheer people up with a couple of song from a wonderful voice rising from probably the best singer-songwriter in Japan. Man, this may be too exaggerating, but if you listened to her you'll agree. And with many of her singles this one is pretty good in itself. It is encouraging, filled with love, and has some sentiments with us, and that is what happened with me. I am touched, and I believe you guys would too.
(Honestly, I myself did not expect to get this single too. Even though I'm thinking about it. Reminds me of Aso Natsuko, if you recall.)
-Kaineng, on Klassic Note
THE PACKAGE
Of course, it's been some time since I waited for miwa, but then Aki-chan has already been decided like a couple of weeks ago, leaving me with little pre-order gifts to choose from. Thankfully, I still managed to get it, though I would want something else. Like, a better photo. Damn. I need to be their photographer someday. Just joking.
Well, I guess that's all. Considering that the latest review I had today may have its chance of getting on my shelf, we may not be far away from another review. Until now, these are my most satisfied releases for now. Especially miwa, that is why if you came from Twitter you'll know I emphasised on her, not on Aki-chan this time round. Cya guys soon then, and until next time... I can never bring myself to say things like "enjoy these releases", but I can say for myself "enjoy the releases that is Klassic Note". Bye.
The Dream Fragment #13
It really feels like some end-of-the-world scenario. Remember recent events? This is quite close.
Suffice it to say I was in an underground train with my family, ie. with mother and sister, without dad. (He'll be mentioned later) Then suddenly the train comes to a stop, of course living in the city there is major chaos, followed by an announcement for us to leave the trains as they stop at the station platform. The announcement talks about a buffer period so long there is a certain virus alert (read the news pls) being confirmed on the run, trains will be stopped for 4 hours without delay. And that is what happened. I was with my sister as we proceed to the platform. Knowing that none of them are not informed of this announcement, we immediately contacted my mother and not long after get reunited with her. She said dad is angry about his car breaking down, and I took a laugh. I asked her to see her extensive knowledge in bus services (apparently she does remember back then I was a kid) because we can only take buses (don't make sense, huh) and not the trains anymore, for four full hours, in emphasis. We then left the station to see more chaos on ground level as many get stuck on transport.
This is it. Because I don't want to get into details, and that I shouldn't imagine things like that. Cya guys later for the Klassic Note Review. Confirmed it'll come today already.
Wednesday 24 June 2015
The Cost-Effective Plan Part 2: Where Digital Isn't Everything
Yes, it isn't everything.
I would like you guys to refer to a post I made over a year and a half ago, over at my previous blog. (Please remember to come back after you're done with reading over there) I did mention that only buying CDs of complete collections would be cost-effective for Klassic Note for now than just getting every single song digitally online, ie. legally purchasing all songs instead of directly purchasing some of the many songs I listen over these 8 or so years.
Now there is more reason to choose the latter over the former, meaning I'm better off with CDs. Because...
DIGITAL DOWNLOADING IS BIG
Because it's troublesome. It takes a lot to get songs nowadays. Even music streaming becomes a better option today, and digital downloads is becoming weak. Even Apple has acknowledged that digital streaming is everything now. (Go Google it, I did not say that) But that is not all. It takes a lot to download all the songs I have today. Not that it is about 1300+ songs now, but that it's not as easy as buying CDs for all of the songs, where even more will not be included in the list. So let's talk about the process for the digital option.
Firstly, I don't live in Japan. Meaning getting most of the songs will be a problem. It is very true, for I entered my country's local iTunes store (if you don't know where I live it's not my problem) and... it was quite disappointing. Even Ikimonogakari's newest single is nowhere to be found, with only albums in the rack. However it is possible to purchase from iTunes in Japan. Today there are websites that specialise in selling codes for iTunes Japan gift cards, which can then be used to download songs from iTunes Japan using a new account created in their servers, therefore splitting the accounts for me to keep everything in one place. Troublesome, isn't it? But then if I'm an enthusiast of music ("Klassic Note"), this shouldn't be a problem, yes? No, there's more. Remember that every few times in a year I go to indie websites like Audioleaf to get new songs from artists that haven't even released a proper single online? (Really, some only release live exclusive CDs) These indie Japanese songs are not available in iTunes. And that is not all.
Then there's the English songs. Good thing most of them can be found in iTunes too, within iTunes Japan too, which is fine, but some are not available, so that will be a problem. And then there's the Chinese songs. This is very big of a problem, as searching using an iTunes client and checking most of the Chinese songs I have, some of them are not even available in iTunes Taiwan, where they originate from. Because Taiwan, like Japan, have their own place for digital downloads. For example, Japan has Rechoku and mora, and Taiwan has KKBOX and many more. For that, it already seems obvious things aren't as unified as in the US, where most if not all songs (even indies I believe) are available in one of the biggest platforms of all, iTunes USA. As with most problems, the indie songs are a real big problem. I want to support them but they aren't associated with a larger music download service.
And then there is sync problems. Although they have everything tagged in the AAC songs that can be downloaded for safe-keeping, you guys should know I do not own any Apple products. (Probably with this I just may, but for now, no) Which means it'll be hard to take the songs I have downloaded to the devices I want, and to play it seamlessly on my... which music player are we talking about again? (iTunes, KKBOX has its own player...) Playback compatibility can also become an issue, if you know audio encoding to a certain extent you'll know this will be a b*tch. The fact that I'm keeping all my tracks at a pathetic 128kbps MP3 is to cover the fact that some songs do not come at the best of quality, ever since I started listening.
BUYING CD IS THE WAY (FOR ALL MY SONGS)
Then maybe directly supporting the artists may be a better option. Not only I don't have to go through the many middlemen in the process, I can also choose where to buy, thus deciding on the best option available for delivery, considering that it takes a lot to bring them to me anyway. (Of course there's also pre-order gifts too, but that's secondary) Furthermore, I get a chance to brainwash myself with more songs. This is a clear example, especially where buying releases means (especially albums) is to give a chance for the whole package, meaning all of the songs have to count. From Neat's last year to Tainaka Sachi recently, they all have shown to exhibit a certain style for the whole album of songs, meaning accepting all their compositions may just become easier. Even more, artists like Murder by Death use crowd-funding methods like Kickstarter so they truly know who their fans are, though it's not really me. But then, what would I do if I get a disc that I don't totally like? Back then when I was sitting on other people's cars, listening to them having original discs playing the whole album without any comments, without any opinion of the songs they listen. And we all know that is so unlike me, so unlike Klassic Note. Isn't recognising the music the whole point of appreciation? Not just listening to songs as they come in order? Furthermore, in Japan they like to take albums as a form of compilation (from Anime song singles) instead a form of exhibition of style.Should I then allow myself to succumb to such ambiguity and give songs due to the fact that I spent money on the bigger release? Maybe not. That is why I thought of digital downloads. But even then isn't the best option.
MUSIC STREAMING?
Then what about music streaming? At the start of this post I did mention about iTunes, and even Apple Music, that streaming service that aims to fight against the likes of Spotify and SoundHound, experienced companies in the field who buy music from the originals to play them for the masses, without having the need to buy and download them. That, is music streaming. If you know one of the names above, you're like in one of them, listening with a signed account, FOR FREE. (I can feel whoever who has read till here is getting a shock of his/her life now) (Surely you should feel the remorse now) Of course it comes with advertisements, but is this the best option for supporting the artists? Even with subscription services that allow you to play without ads and also contribute a bit to the journey to the source, do you think this is legit? I do know the things behind this. It's like going to a shop, giving the money for someone to buy the item while he only gives part of the money you give to the cashier. Seriously. Anyways, I think it's real bad, and you're better off leeching the Internet for songs.
So in the end it still boils down to whether I have the money or not. I can like many artists, but I can only support that many. That is also the reason why I set requirements in Klassic Note before I click the order button for the discs, isn't it? So for my circumstances for now, I think this is the best option after all. I shall continue to observe the industry for a better option, but it looks like I don't have a better choice but to... still illegally yet partial legally support them in the most balanced way possible. Please, if you're richer, don't be like me. Also, don't be like everyone else who don't know they maybe committing a bigger crime just to listen to their favourite tunes. It's serious.
[P.S.: Not because I'm bored waiting for my two latest orders, but then I really took some time for research. And this isn't the best of what I expected from back then. Things certainly are different, and I'm looking for an option. Even if it means holding more accounts and compiling my stuff from a dozen of sources.]
I would like you guys to refer to a post I made over a year and a half ago, over at my previous blog. (Please remember to come back after you're done with reading over there) I did mention that only buying CDs of complete collections would be cost-effective for Klassic Note for now than just getting every single song digitally online, ie. legally purchasing all songs instead of directly purchasing some of the many songs I listen over these 8 or so years.
Now there is more reason to choose the latter over the former, meaning I'm better off with CDs. Because...
DIGITAL DOWNLOADING IS BIG
Because it's troublesome. It takes a lot to get songs nowadays. Even music streaming becomes a better option today, and digital downloads is becoming weak. Even Apple has acknowledged that digital streaming is everything now. (Go Google it, I did not say that) But that is not all. It takes a lot to download all the songs I have today. Not that it is about 1300+ songs now, but that it's not as easy as buying CDs for all of the songs, where even more will not be included in the list. So let's talk about the process for the digital option.
Firstly, I don't live in Japan. Meaning getting most of the songs will be a problem. It is very true, for I entered my country's local iTunes store (if you don't know where I live it's not my problem) and... it was quite disappointing. Even Ikimonogakari's newest single is nowhere to be found, with only albums in the rack. However it is possible to purchase from iTunes in Japan. Today there are websites that specialise in selling codes for iTunes Japan gift cards, which can then be used to download songs from iTunes Japan using a new account created in their servers, therefore splitting the accounts for me to keep everything in one place. Troublesome, isn't it? But then if I'm an enthusiast of music ("Klassic Note"), this shouldn't be a problem, yes? No, there's more. Remember that every few times in a year I go to indie websites like Audioleaf to get new songs from artists that haven't even released a proper single online? (Really, some only release live exclusive CDs) These indie Japanese songs are not available in iTunes. And that is not all.
Then there's the English songs. Good thing most of them can be found in iTunes too, within iTunes Japan too, which is fine, but some are not available, so that will be a problem. And then there's the Chinese songs. This is very big of a problem, as searching using an iTunes client and checking most of the Chinese songs I have, some of them are not even available in iTunes Taiwan, where they originate from. Because Taiwan, like Japan, have their own place for digital downloads. For example, Japan has Rechoku and mora, and Taiwan has KKBOX and many more. For that, it already seems obvious things aren't as unified as in the US, where most if not all songs (even indies I believe) are available in one of the biggest platforms of all, iTunes USA. As with most problems, the indie songs are a real big problem. I want to support them but they aren't associated with a larger music download service.
And then there is sync problems. Although they have everything tagged in the AAC songs that can be downloaded for safe-keeping, you guys should know I do not own any Apple products. (Probably with this I just may, but for now, no) Which means it'll be hard to take the songs I have downloaded to the devices I want, and to play it seamlessly on my... which music player are we talking about again? (iTunes, KKBOX has its own player...) Playback compatibility can also become an issue, if you know audio encoding to a certain extent you'll know this will be a b*tch. The fact that I'm keeping all my tracks at a pathetic 128kbps MP3 is to cover the fact that some songs do not come at the best of quality, ever since I started listening.
BUYING CD IS THE WAY (FOR ALL MY SONGS)
Then maybe directly supporting the artists may be a better option. Not only I don't have to go through the many middlemen in the process, I can also choose where to buy, thus deciding on the best option available for delivery, considering that it takes a lot to bring them to me anyway. (Of course there's also pre-order gifts too, but that's secondary) Furthermore, I get a chance to brainwash myself with more songs. This is a clear example, especially where buying releases means (especially albums) is to give a chance for the whole package, meaning all of the songs have to count. From Neat's last year to Tainaka Sachi recently, they all have shown to exhibit a certain style for the whole album of songs, meaning accepting all their compositions may just become easier. Even more, artists like Murder by Death use crowd-funding methods like Kickstarter so they truly know who their fans are, though it's not really me. But then, what would I do if I get a disc that I don't totally like? Back then when I was sitting on other people's cars, listening to them having original discs playing the whole album without any comments, without any opinion of the songs they listen. And we all know that is so unlike me, so unlike Klassic Note. Isn't recognising the music the whole point of appreciation? Not just listening to songs as they come in order? Furthermore, in Japan they like to take albums as a form of compilation (from Anime song singles) instead a form of exhibition of style.Should I then allow myself to succumb to such ambiguity and give songs due to the fact that I spent money on the bigger release? Maybe not. That is why I thought of digital downloads. But even then isn't the best option.
MUSIC STREAMING?
Then what about music streaming? At the start of this post I did mention about iTunes, and even Apple Music, that streaming service that aims to fight against the likes of Spotify and SoundHound, experienced companies in the field who buy music from the originals to play them for the masses, without having the need to buy and download them. That, is music streaming. If you know one of the names above, you're like in one of them, listening with a signed account, FOR FREE. (I can feel whoever who has read till here is getting a shock of his/her life now) (Surely you should feel the remorse now) Of course it comes with advertisements, but is this the best option for supporting the artists? Even with subscription services that allow you to play without ads and also contribute a bit to the journey to the source, do you think this is legit? I do know the things behind this. It's like going to a shop, giving the money for someone to buy the item while he only gives part of the money you give to the cashier. Seriously. Anyways, I think it's real bad, and you're better off leeching the Internet for songs.
So in the end it still boils down to whether I have the money or not. I can like many artists, but I can only support that many. That is also the reason why I set requirements in Klassic Note before I click the order button for the discs, isn't it? So for my circumstances for now, I think this is the best option after all. I shall continue to observe the industry for a better option, but it looks like I don't have a better choice but to... still illegally yet partial legally support them in the most balanced way possible. Please, if you're richer, don't be like me. Also, don't be like everyone else who don't know they maybe committing a bigger crime just to listen to their favourite tunes. It's serious.
[P.S.: Not because I'm bored waiting for my two latest orders, but then I really took some time for research. And this isn't the best of what I expected from back then. Things certainly are different, and I'm looking for an option. Even if it means holding more accounts and compiling my stuff from a dozen of sources.]
Sunday 21 June 2015
The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #25
I'm lost. Somewhere. I hope I find a way out. And when I mean "find a way out" I mean doing things up this summer. I've only like, a month and a half left? I think I can make it. Barely.
You know I'm in for many things right? Those that aren't what I want. But even those I want to do are not done. I really need to do something about it. Probably start tomorrow I guess.
(I always say that, but man...)
ANIME
You know I'm in for many things right? Those that aren't what I want. But even those I want to do are not done. I really need to do something about it. Probably start tomorrow I guess.
(I always say that, but man...)
ANIME
Punch Line: At this action-packed episode where I'm left speechless in the later half of the show... I mean, look at that. I don't care about the ending already. This shit is going to somewhere, even if it's a bad ending. Likely a happy ending will happen, likely the perfect world of Korai House will not exist (because not everyone is killed besides them), but humanity will likely be saved. With another episode to go, I can't help but see something epic happen. Even Ito-chan is trying to help, you see. (You're right I did feel that last scene familiar to a movie scene where the hero sees thousands of arrows coming at him. But this time it's a house instead of a human, and all the arrows are missiles. This is going to be crazy.)
Assassination Classroom: And I forget this show is not about killing again. Really, again. Nagisa took out his opponent without a hitch, and everyone was actually fine, corresponding to rules of the hired assassins. This makes this show so low-rated on the murder scale and so high on the popularity scale as the season ends with some beach fun. Seriously. Anyways this was a pretty hyped up climax leading to an ending, and I won't say it's done exceptionally well, but done well it is. And there's a second season announced. You bet I will continue watching. Problem is will this story end? I won't know, even if I'm curious. *looks at manga*
Plastic Memories: Well well what do we have here. That nice ending we all desire. At least I do, and from this 2nd last episode it seems to suggest so. Tsukasa did had intentions to do stupid things like what he witnessed from his jobs, but all is well. Isla can take it, the office is cheering them on even till the end, and I can never forget the excess in tsundere fanservice. Really, Michiru-chan, why aren't you the main girl. Anyways, glad to know this show is not going to its worst case scenario, and likely we'll get a chance to see another Giftia of the same body next week! This would be interesting. Honestly saying why don't Isla do it like Kaori-chan (Isshuukan Friends.)?? *thinks for a while* Oh! I get it. The diary...
Assassination Classroom: And I forget this show is not about killing again. Really, again. Nagisa took out his opponent without a hitch, and everyone was actually fine, corresponding to rules of the hired assassins. This makes this show so low-rated on the murder scale and so high on the popularity scale as the season ends with some beach fun. Seriously. Anyways this was a pretty hyped up climax leading to an ending, and I won't say it's done exceptionally well, but done well it is. And there's a second season announced. You bet I will continue watching. Problem is will this story end? I won't know, even if I'm curious. *looks at manga*
Plastic Memories: Well well what do we have here. That nice ending we all desire. At least I do, and from this 2nd last episode it seems to suggest so. Tsukasa did had intentions to do stupid things like what he witnessed from his jobs, but all is well. Isla can take it, the office is cheering them on even till the end, and I can never forget the excess in tsundere fanservice. Really, Michiru-chan, why aren't you the main girl. Anyways, glad to know this show is not going to its worst case scenario, and likely we'll get a chance to see another Giftia of the same body next week! This would be interesting. Honestly saying why don't Isla do it like Kaori-chan (Isshuukan Friends.)?? *thinks for a while* Oh! I get it. The diary...
One Week Friends: With this chapter comes the last volume (yeah it's kind of short), but we know a lot more now. Kujou now doubts himself for being responsible for Kaori-chan's memory loss as she heard the conversation with his brother those years ago. If I could recall anything, then he may still be wrong considering it's also partly Kaori-chan's fault for causing herself the incident and for thinking too much on her side. Still, good thing things are resolving by people remembering stuff (not Kaori-chan for sure), but as we move closer to the ending... I sure hope things end well. I don't even know what ending I'm supposed to expect here. Kaori-chan has so many "friends"...漫画
MANGA
BLEACH: After what, 200+ chapters we FINALLY get to the truth, of how the Quincy army is created. Remember, the world started about 2000 years ago under Shinigami rule (we're talking about Soul Society here), and that is how the other army started, starting from conquering the human world. Well that was ambitious of that bad leader, but I see potential betrayal here again. Remember Ichimaru Gin? Yeah, that might just happen again. Sorry if there's plenty of spoilers here, just can't help myself. Things are finally getting explained. (Also, a story about stupid boys hanging out together is not necessary)
Amari Mawari: So apparently some minor characters thinks Haru is a bad guy. Well Kyouka thinks so too, and yes this boy knows too little about Haru to judge him anyways, also he aligns to so much of being good than bad that he thinks otherwise. Anyways, nice chapter, let's move on. (Audience: This is it?) Yeah! There's only like ONE PAGE of Amari-chan! Am I supposed to spend more time talking about that-
Let's move on. (lol)
This week brings up a few releases that I've been waiting for, and Satomi-chan's album has been confirmed. I am only giving two new songs, in order not to spoil my impression of her singing career. (That sounds harsh, isn't it?) In other news:音楽
This Week on Klassic Note
Just listening to the singing makes me emotional. This is truly her birthday present to me. Thanks, miwa-san. pic.twitter.com/DsZKEQcX0O— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 16, 2015Oops, wrong one. But then man, miwa's live is something. Surprised about the fact that I get to view her latest live within like, a few days, I'm happy about listening to her life, and decided to give one of her songs, and her single, a chance. Other awaited reviews include some music from PHONO TONES new album, which is great for the first two tracks and then it didn't sound as good as I thought. Maybe it's because I'm missing SPECIAL OTHERS that much that I start to think their music resembles the awesome band, though never able to replace them as I did not continue to give more tunes after the first two. I did try, but to no avail. I mean, the other songs. Also on the list just today is .lady. new single, and if you ever recall from last year I definitely did mention about this five-member group of voice actors (which includes Mikakoshi and Rumi-chan), that do fine radio and is doing another set of theme songs for it. This time I took the ending, in contrast to their first single. Nonetheless, I think they're not bad. An infamous group they may not be in singing, but everything else, hell yeah they are in. You should listen to their radio sometime. Available internationally, provided if you understand Japanese. Besides that there's still the video footage, so I'll watch every week, hehe.
Oh yeah, there's still the niconico live of sphere, just short of Tomacchan and they replaced it with Kumatsu the bear (derived from her family name) and played around and ate weird food while she stays at home to recover. Hope she's fine really. And I guess that's also how we got video footage from her weekly radio broadcast from yesterday. (I know this has nothing to do with Klassic Note, but hey, it's me.)
I guess that's it then. Anything else I forgot probably is due to the nap I had just now, or just I'm tired and I'm not prepared for the future. Haha, I know. I'm one pessimistic freak. Don't worry, it won't affect APoL progress much, but I'll get to it. I just need to sit down to write under this hot weather. And there's that game too, I should get to it by probably drawing the sprites again? Hell if I do it it'll be real summer coming at me. Cya guys then, and until next time... enjoy the awesome shots below. xD
[P.S.: Either is I'm bored of Ten-chan, or WOAH!!
Introducing Baba Fumika (no really, that her name); two years younger than me, and about to carve a career for herself. I'm already impressed by... the lengths she goes for photography.]
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| Haha guys, that one's her front, and... that one's her back. (Yes it's the same girl, just two months different) |
[P.P.S.: Not more to come for her (especially if you want more lol) (Audience: Aw...) as Aki-chan's new single is coming. And since this is an act of sudden curiosity (I guess), she won't last long. Probably. Well her website is updated, and Tomacchan's new photobook is out, and there's Rumi-chan too... *trying not to nosebleed* *touched nose and it's dry* Oh well I shall see. *laughs*]
Sunday 14 June 2015
The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #24
Wow this title is getting weak in meaning. I need another slogan. Read on while I think about it.
Aw man, the second half of this year is going to be SO GOOD, I think I need to get back to my physical regime. Yeah, I stopped two weeks to play GTA V. I know. I'm too lazy.
Aw man, the second half of this year is going to be SO GOOD, I think I need to get back to my physical regime. Yeah, I stopped two weeks to play GTA V. I know. I'm too lazy.
Punch Line: Wow. Again I'm amazed. Of how much of a cliffhanger previous episode makes, and how much we still don't know of the ending. It has one, but it's going to be so irritating to get to it. Suffice it to say there is nothing to do about it as the point of history happens once again, and something's got to happen. Hopefully, not the same thing. And hopefully it'll be epic. That's what's important, I guess?アニメ
ANIME
Assassination Classroom: Well as expected, they reach to the mastermind. And yes, it's spoilers, but it's that Takaoka-sensei that got kicked out after a fight with Nagisa. And he's here for revenge, for satisfaction, and thanks to him, a reason for Nagisa for cut him into big parts and sell in a butcher's shop. Oops. I think I got hyped by the show. Well done episode anyways, never got this pissed ever since... I also don't know when? Oh well, the last episode next week will be interesting to watch.
Plastic Memories: As the first few minutes of this latest episode shows, it's an episode of romance. And they'll not spoil it for the ending that is impending them, that couple. And that is good, because hardly this show gets to this direction, and it's pretty nice. But of course remembering that it's about to end for Isla, it's going to get kind of crazy very quickly. Hope they're prepared for it, because I am. *fantasising Ten-chan and me going out together* (totally impossible even though we same age xD)
If you're wondering what shows I watch next season, besides "WORKING!!" Season 3 and "Sore ga Seiyuu!", I may start by taking a look at those I know in the show's theme songs. There are quite a handful.
BLEACH: Either one of them is going to die (which is quite obvious who), or one of them is going to die following a long, lame story that no one is interested about. Okay, we are told about a given time, so story-telling should be avoided, isn't it? Damn you Kubo, making things so obviously unfair...漫画
MANGA
A Channel: Yuuko was meeting a friend (sadly we'll never get to see it), but she lost her phone. Thankfully of all people Tooru is here to save the day, helping her search everywhere (where she went, her chest etc.) (??) for it and it turns out it's in the restroom. Man, girls should stop forgetting stuff. It's weird for the guys to go find it for them, like, in the public toilet. Oh well, not my chance anyway, haha.
This week's main focus is Satomi-chan's first full album I guess, and at first listen (while I'm playing GTA) it sounds all right. Moreover she stretches genres that I wouldn't listen to, or beats that may not be of my liking, but I apparently will take a couple of songs if all goes well. For a first album it's... about the same as Kana-chan? Oh well, we shall see in future years anyway.音楽
This Week on Klassic Note
In more news and previews, the new music video for Anime Punch Line's ending theme song came out, and... I feel like not giving it. The video. The song? Well there's a couple of weeks to go, so I shall see about it then. Also, I saw a 15-second preview of Aki-chan's new music video. I was screaming internally, really. And with that I gave it to her again, or that free photo gift that comes with it, haha. In more news, there's also Kuusou Iinkai, and first impressions of their TWO MVs are pretty good. I'll definitely give it a listen, contrast to that album they released at the start of the year. Who says I'm not prepared for summer? I just... don't go out.
I can feel the second half of this year's songs coming at me. It'll start with Kuusou Iinkai, I guess. https://t.co/YEoDd2seUh via @YouTube— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 12, 2015That's all, I guess. Been spending a lot of time playing, so this is as much as I can remember and absorb for now. I hope it's not enough for you guys, so you'll come back next week as many Anime will conclude their series. I'm still thinking about APoL, and when that works... I feel like starting a Kickstarter campaign to do this. Haha, jkjk. I'll make my parents jaws drop if I ever do this. Cya guys anyway, and until next time... I know I'm alone. And I'm fine with it. Really.
[P.S.:Oh the last one? That's going to be removed off its watermark in two weeks.
And there won't be more until I get more. Too bad. I'll stare at Ten-chan and wait for Aki-chan for the time being.]
[P.P.S.: One more thing. VELTPUNCH really is coming out after three years of keeping quiet and the release of their best album. Even a music video has been tweeted to be in the making. This year is going to be awesome. We need someone to take the top ranks this year. *laughs*]
[P.P.S.: One more thing. VELTPUNCH really is coming out after three years of keeping quiet and the release of their best album. Even a music video has been tweeted to be in the making. This year is going to be awesome. We need someone to take the top ranks this year. *laughs*]
Saturday 13 June 2015
The Good Singing vs The Good Singing Voice vs The Good Voice
As I pre-order Aki-chan's new single, I think about the reasons behind my purchase. Even though the gifts is one of the reasons behind it (you can bet on it) but then it's also about the voice. Let's talk more about it.
(Note that all opinions are within Klassic Note, and I am definitely in no position to comment about any of them. Purely my own opinion, yes?)
THE VOICE
Let's talk about voice. Over here I shall refer it to people who make use of their fantastic voices for speech, in general. That of course includes seiyuus, which is my point of attention. Of course this must also include those voices I take a liking to, whether if they know how to sing a song or not. We all definitely know of people who have a cute voice we like but don't sing that well probably because they aren't made for it (or without training) or they just don't have recognition for tones, like, tone deaf. Of course I wasn't meaning that Aki-chan is tone deaf, but her voice is one of many, especially talking about her being able to speak like the usual Japanese female voice too (watch like Anime "C"), despite her usual cute voice.
THE SINGING VOICE
Here I shall refer to those people who have a wonderful singing voice, which probably means whoever has that voice if not made for singing would still kick butt in a karaoke room. Here we talk generically from both sides, from professional singers to professional voices, who have the qualities to sing, even if their singing isn't perfect. That does not happen in many music industries, but it's not like that for Japan. Apparently more voice actors are out singing songs related to Anime or independent (releasing albums of their own) releases, all these show how much they can sing. And don't make me wrong, I think Aki-chan can sing. She is suited for certain music styles, if you listen to her albums. Songs written by for example Chara-san somehow goes along her alley. (Trust me, you don't want to click that link)
THE SINGING
Then we get to the main point of this post, practically. Because we know there are people who cannot sing well or even better than that, we give compromises, such that overall it sounds great, despite it not being able to be termed as "singing", as humans would understand ever since the human voice was discovered to have that ability to sing. Of course, I'm talking hell a lot of history here, and with training one can perfect his or her singing, things like slurs and tone differences when singing can be corrected and improved, but that is another thing all together. I bet you guys walk into a new song and never thought your requirement for listening to that song is how complete this song is PURELY DUE TO THE SINGING. We are not born to understand the deepness that is music appreciation (that doesn't mean I'm not in) (haha), but at least we know: A good singing makes of a good song. And it's everything. It's a package.
In Aki-chan's case, I've come a long way to compromise many of the song and the singing to give her chances of me having excuses to continue buying her singles and albums, BUT STILL! It's quite a lot on the voice, and the way she sings it. And that, we can never weigh how good it is besides our hearts. (Aw...)
Appreciate music, people. That, is also part of the Klassic Note spirit, "always searching for the new melody". (I think I said that somewhere before, but I don't know where. Hmm...) That is part of the singing, you see? Cya guys soon. I've got some singing to comment this weekend.
[P.S.: Wow I must be crazy. I should stop doing this. Or maybe not? We shall see.]
[P.P.S.: Oh I forgot. Also note that I use the word "good" in the title. Which obviously means I recognise I'm not talking about the best songs and singing. I hope that will calm those who are pissed.]
[P.P.S.: Oh I forgot. Also note that I use the word "good" in the title. Which obviously means I recognise I'm not talking about the best songs and singing. I hope that will calm those who are pissed.]
Sunday 7 June 2015
The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #23
OMG I HAVE BAD NEWS. FOR MYSELF. MY PHONE IS WIPED. I don't know how, but it is wiped. Like, someone literally pressed delete on my internal storage folder. (FYI using Android, stock Android) Good thing new software saved most of my app data, but my media is gone. More later if I have the mood to type after I factory reset this sh*t.
And man am I glad that I followed my advice last week and reviewed after I watched or read something this week. And thus, my workload is lightened. Let's get to it, shall we?
Assassination Classroom: Well didn't know the bad guy got owned this easily, as we move on to see (I saw the spoiler from its official Twitter account) a Nagisa dressed as female. Seriously, and that attracted one of the rich guy's boys, don't ask me why. With that these two parts out of the way, the guys have some guns (which could be of some use definitely) and hopefully plenty more poison and stun guns as backup. Seriously, and you though this was all about knifes and fake guns only.
Plastic Memories: If you think till now this show is some romance comedy... you may not be wrong. But I can guarantee after this it's the finale, and (hopefully) it'll be more serious than this. Man, emotional episode, testing how much Isla has locked herself up in emotions, and really everyone in the office is so into it. Now if you tell me to work in another department of Terminal Service I will quit. Seriously. And it's not because Isla (not loli) or Michiru (not S/M) or Kazuki (not into older women) or that other girl (???) is there.
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: The school festival is up, and Tina wants some fun. Unfortunately the school holds it once every two years (that sucks), and Yuuto doesn't have a life. She wants him and Kotone to go to the festival together, but she knows full well the relationship between the two. So, she has an idea. Not awesome, but great. If you missed the cosplay hint within the chapter, I bet you that is a clue. Man I wished I had a friend such as Tina... lol
That's it for this week. Next few weeks will brings us closer to the endings for all three shows as I welcome new Anime next season (looks like it's not much again, besides those two), and BLEACH probably will continue to get exciting. Cya guys next time, and hopefully by next week I can get APoL Chapter 16 going and me over the fact that I may have deleted all the stuff on my phone BY MYSELF. F**k me, man...
[P.S.: Good thing I can still do this segment, even if it starts from the phone. Bad thing is the source files are gone. Very sad.
There's more next week, as Mikakoshi continues to shower us (well me at least) with more selfies. There's more to come, just lesser.]
And man am I glad that I followed my advice last week and reviewed after I watched or read something this week. And thus, my workload is lightened. Let's get to it, shall we?
Punch Line: Well more truths are revealed as we continue this recollection/reboot of some sorts, and we finally know of the third Uber-fied person who escaped the lab. And apparently there is certainty in the ending (that an asteroid will hit) and what is done within the time left is actually to ascertain this reality?? No wonder that cat told him not to change history. You don't even have to; it's going to happen anyway. Wow. Now a miracle needs to happen to Yuuta already, seriously.アニメ
ANIME
Assassination Classroom: Well didn't know the bad guy got owned this easily, as we move on to see (I saw the spoiler from its official Twitter account) a Nagisa dressed as female. Seriously, and that attracted one of the rich guy's boys, don't ask me why. With that these two parts out of the way, the guys have some guns (which could be of some use definitely) and hopefully plenty more poison and stun guns as backup. Seriously, and you though this was all about knifes and fake guns only.
Plastic Memories: If you think till now this show is some romance comedy... you may not be wrong. But I can guarantee after this it's the finale, and (hopefully) it'll be more serious than this. Man, emotional episode, testing how much Isla has locked herself up in emotions, and really everyone in the office is so into it. Now if you tell me to work in another department of Terminal Service I will quit. Seriously. And it's not because Isla (not loli) or Michiru (not S/M) or Kazuki (not into older women) or that other girl (???) is there.
BLEACH: The guys are finally ready to attack as the new world dawns upon them. Well it's going to be a maze and many opponents, but that'll be later. Meanwhile, there seems to be more attackers than defenders, which is never a good thing. I mean, even the whole Soul Society against Aizen and it took Ichigo's one hit to stop him. Come on Kubo; extremity is not an option.漫画
MANGA
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: The school festival is up, and Tina wants some fun. Unfortunately the school holds it once every two years (that sucks), and Yuuto doesn't have a life. She wants him and Kotone to go to the festival together, but she knows full well the relationship between the two. So, she has an idea. Not awesome, but great. If you missed the cosplay hint within the chapter, I bet you that is a clue. Man I wished I had a friend such as Tina... lol
This week should feature a couple more singles, but Imai Asami's new single (which I mentioned last week) and Ajikan's album are the only things I can talk about now. So that sucks. .lady. new single is not out yet, and I definitely forgot that Satomi-chan's first album is out only next week. So well, nothing much here this week. I gave two songs from Ajikan and gave chance to Imai Asami. Her voice is good man, just... the song. Sorry. It's Klassic Note.音楽
This Week on Klassic Note
That's it for this week. Next few weeks will brings us closer to the endings for all three shows as I welcome new Anime next season (looks like it's not much again, besides those two), and BLEACH probably will continue to get exciting. Cya guys next time, and hopefully by next week I can get APoL Chapter 16 going and me over the fact that I may have deleted all the stuff on my phone BY MYSELF. F**k me, man...
[P.S.: Good thing I can still do this segment, even if it starts from the phone. Bad thing is the source files are gone. Very sad.
There's more next week, as Mikakoshi continues to shower us (well me at least) with more selfies. There's more to come, just lesser.]
The Dream Fragment #12
I thought of it the whole morning, and I guess I should write it down.
I dreamt of a new song. Not written by me, and it's revealed by a band I'm still waiting ever since three years ago. It's VELTPUNCH, for those who don't get the Tweet I posted in the morning.
They were on a stage, you can take it to be a day live because it certainly wasn't dark like an underground location. I sneaked in through the back door (probably because I had no money) and watched as they reveal and perform their new song. I was critical, but generally agreeing on the song I was creating all along in my mind, knowing of their style and music. I was walking out impressed by their performance and when I wanted to approach them as they left the stage to the exit, I saw a few of my friends. And it's those Anime friends, so unlikely to come for a J-Rock performance.
That is all I remember. If I can remember the melody I'll be a genius. If I can write this song down and pass it to them for their next album, it'll be a miracle. Cya guys tonight then, I'm almost done with Entertainment News.
Saturday 6 June 2015
The Dream Record #11
Wow. I'm here yet again. Which probably means I took some time to see if I can recall everything or not before I start. Honestly saying? Not really. Nonetheless, we shall continue.
I was given a form to attend some... math-related event apparently, you know, like those that need parental consent? But this time on page 2 of this form is a blank space indicating nothing else besides needing me to fill up a location to get my identity card in order to register for this trip. I (for some unknown reason) wrote my secondary school down (really) and got out my attire for going to school. (I know WTF) As I left the place and I was crossing an overhead bridge I thought to myself:
"Will I get caught if I do not (bear in mind I'm describing my current staying-at-home appearance) shave and cut my hair? Won't I get punished for this?"
Sensing something bad may just befall on me, I quickly went back to this original location (feels like an apartment but it's not; you'll see why) and changed out of it. I then approached a friend nearby to ask about what to do with this.
"You can just fill in anywhere, like, I can fill in any school I went before. It's just to get your identification card."
Huh? I was even more confused than I was before. The form mentioned about getting one's identification card but did not mention specifically where (like, in this country you get it in a location, after registering with the authorities) and how. I then approach a middle-aged lady nearby at a counter near the exit.
"What? Now then you want to go for the expedition? It's about to end already, you know?"
She clearly shows me the front page indicating the registration time and period of the trip. She scratches her head and continues.
"If you want to go, you need to register your identification. The location is for us to send to the relevant place to inform them of your arrival to fetch the card, provided if you do not have it with you."
And yes, I somehow do have my card with me.
Later, we arrive at some place that looks like a convention but not the right place (I didn't pay to go in anyway) and noticed that the period for registering the trip has ended after the lady is repeatedly pacing around with my form to check and request assistance of my current status. She then passed the form to me and told me I was really too late and told me not to regret it because I took my time.
Which brings us this morning's Song of the day: SCANDAL's "Namida no Regret" from like four years ago. Don't worry, I heard it a couple of days ago, that is why I cab recall it.
Spooky isn't it? Searching for my own identity? And like, school coming back to haunt you? Not like I'm out of it yet, but still. Cya guys soon; My arms are getting tired.
Tuesday 2 June 2015
The Update: APoL Chapter 14 & 15 v2
Yeah, I finally took some time to read through the story I wasn't too pleased about. After this, I'm still not very pleased, but it's better. So I released it. Until the next revision, I guess.
14v2
15v2
In other news, I don't know how to continue for now, but I am still in planning. So to make sure the logic flows for the next arc. Yeah, it's going to be great.
14v2
15v2
In other news, I don't know how to continue for now, but I am still in planning. So to make sure the logic flows for the next arc. Yeah, it's going to be great.