The Klassic Note Review 2015.07 Issue 3

Hey, as promised, the package arrived just in time before I could take a nap. Or more importantly, to end the month.

Looks like the package is coming tomorrow. One review at the start and the end of the month. This is great. Good night.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 30, 2015

It's great and all, so let's do this.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Earphones - Mimi no Naka e [Single]

(Looks like a simple cover, but wait till you open the package up. More after the review.)

Origin: You probably don't know this group. And I probably won't, if not for a certain Anime I was watching this season, "Sore ga Seiyuu!", where they get three newbies, power them as an idol group with the same name as their main characters, and send them to fandom, potentially. Not like I remember any of them, but as of now I can name two of the three that forms the real life group (let's not talk about the Anime one for now). Nagaku Yuki is the one in pink and has the cutest voice amongst the three, Takahashi Rie is in yellow, and has the most common voice amongst them (to my fancy, for now), and there's Kouno Marika, who unfortunately I can only remember by her role in the show, not the youngest in the group. Overall, they make a great chorus I must say (producers are good at doing this), and this kicking of their first single a month ago signals the start of their music career. Their second single though... is the theme song for the show. This one, it's just the introduction. But it's great for a reason.

(1) Mimi no Naka e [Inside (Your) Ears]
This may sound like your typical Anime character song, and it is, resembling many elements of cutesy lyrics and a simple pop melody. The lyrics are very like their group name and symbolise many of what earphones do to your ears. Overall, I think it's quite a nice song, and am attracted to it upon first impression from the Anime trailers promoting this song, even though it's not involved in the show in any way. Nonetheless, if you like a simple song, and you listen to Anime songs more often than me (that is about one per season), then this is definitely worth a listen.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: This is only a single track release, so I doubt anyone would think this is worth a buy, even though worth a listen. But maybe it's a good way of supporting their debut, and I certainly did. Hope the girls do well in the future, singing songs I would want to listen after their second single which I prefer not to talk so much about. Still, this one song? This one is good. Give the new girls some support, and give it a listen. It's a nice cute song. And I can have that once in a while.

(Please note that the word "cute" used in this review is only meant as a friendly manner, because that they are.)

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note


THE PACKAGE

The first thing you should observe is this cover is big. More than just big, it's like a one-piece dress. That is all that inside the CD. One piece of paper and a sponge seemingly holding on to the disc. Creativity has taken to a new level, well so is the budget, but then this is only a single track release, and they aren't worth doing that much now, so this much effort is already appreciated. There are also seemingly two holes (Don't mind the magazine; I'm covering up my ugly table surface) that are intended to show the disc when it is folded, so that's not anything wrong. But just when you open it and I was singing to the lyrics and reading the... cover, it's kind of difficult. So in practicality... not so much. In design though, this one breaks the records in Klassic Note.

Looking close, I see more than what appears to be background for the cover art, but is actually an array of images from the Anime and themselves in reality, so much I don't think I can show them all, Nonetheless, it's only a piece of paper, but very well done. Kudos to the Japanese for always making things look this nice. Now I'm recalling the days I got my first batch of releases at my doorstep...

That's it I guess, for the last post this month. See you guys next month, where I hope I can get my computer fixed or replaced, whichever is applicable and/or suits my budget, lol. Until next time... hope I can do the Entertainment News this weekend on my new com. Bye!

The Update: APoL Chapter 12-14 v3

Well I had the mood to do this, and because I read through a page of Chapter 12 and I'm already disappointed in myself. This probably fixes most of the errors, I guess. Also I felt that there is no need for checking for Chapter 15, but I think I'll do so. Probably. I'll post it here if I do.

I bring you, not one, not two, but three chapters of v3! I call that an achievement!

Chapter 12 v3

Chapter 13 v3

Chapter 14 v3

May I introduce to you (it's been there some time already) the official APoL website! For more reasons than other, I decided to open a site to facilitate updates so I'll just update here and the corresponding documents will be posted over there, neatly though not ideally. I can embed Scribed provided it's not private, but obviously... yeah. Hop to the new site to see more now! I also gave some heads on to what the future chapters will hint on! (Don't worry, you won't figure out much just by reading titles...)

I promise I'm still working on the latest chapter. As I mentioned (and I don't want to spoil you guys too much) it's quite a big story arc ahead, so I'll probably need more time to do this. Until next time... Windows 10, I guess?

The Klassic Note Review 2015.07 Issue 2

Hey, guys. And you thought you didn't expect another review after that one at the start of the month featuring a bunch of females singing rock whom... I have no idea who they are if not for an Anime. This one, however, if you don't know start visiting the 5th year site: You've been missing a lot.

Bear in mind THIS IS NOT THE LAST ISSUE THIS MONTH, because Earphone's first single is still taking its time to reach here, and there is a possibility this will only arrive next month, so... we shall see. *looks at calendar* Well they've got till Friday, haha.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

SCANDAL - Stamp! [Single]

Limited Edition A

Limited Edition B

Regular Edition

(If you noticed all covers are taken in a single room, hopefully with some air-con. If you noticed a little more, RINA-chan is supposedly holding on to a camera, which the image is likely edited to create an illusion. Pretty cool for a simple cover.)

Origin: Why shouldn't you be surprised? Because it's a single from SCANDAL, probably the most infamous girls rock band in Japan which already extended their presence all over the world, without using any Anime as an excuse to do so. Recently finished their world tour (which includes my hometown which I did not go, yeah you know) and with it comes this single, likely stemmed from their trip around the globe. Again this is a self-composed single, which means the girls participate in most of the production of the songs, ever since last year with their album and singles that accompany it. They are impressive, from singing their own songs last year to continuing to try different stuff. Hopefully it doesn't involve changing their rock genre, because they are good, and that is what makes them great. Let's move on to the review.

(1) Stamp!
Plenty of English lyrics in this song, but then are strategically placed to sound great. Don't mind the Hallelujah in the lyrics too, blame MAMI if you want to. Anyways, this whole song is done by herself, and I must say is good. First impression isn't as much as I expected, but I got used to it. At least it's not rapping, so I'm fine. This song is likely also inspired by Western music, and also similar to a song I heard from one of their albums, "Right Here". So this became a breeze to absorb thereafter, and the music video just makes it better. Need I say more? It's fanservice. Good song anyways, and I hope they continue to do so.

Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

(2) Flashback No.5
This one is probably the reason I missed another gift. Goddammit. (More below) Ignoring that, this song's first impression is not much too, probably because I heard an incomplete song or low quality but then the mood kicked in on a happy day just a few days ago, and this song has punch. Plenty of it. The producer - who helped write and create this song, who also is a familiar name in the Anime music industry - did a good job for making such a simple melody stand out, with shouts in the chorus and a strong song structure. (I'll say that when the song format is simple, you know) A great song to sing along, and I swear I did brainwash myself to this song for at least half a day ever since I heard it. Yeah.
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

Conclusion: Overall a great single to get hold of, if you like SCANDAL or even if you don't really like them, but man who doesn't? If you happen to not even if you hear every single rock band in Japan and you need a reason for listening to this, then I'll give you one. They write simple songs. Simple in terms of melody, and well done music production, if you know what I mean. I've grabbed my copy, so should you, or give it a listen. The music video is just right above.

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note


THE PACKAGE
You know. The bad news. I missed it. A poster. Man what a difference will it make for my mood now. Because other stores give the new SCANDAL logo stickers in different shades of colours, and they don't look very interesting, the poster one appealed to me. And it's at CDJapan, and I missed it. Damn. You bet I'm still blaming myself for it, because I needed another day or two to give the B-side. And that probably is enough.

On the upside, all First Press Editions include a photo from one of the members, randomly chosen as usual. And if you don't know what my ranking of the girls is... I got MAMI. And I'm fine with it. Really. Yay MAMI-chan!~

(Audience: I swear you look very depressed right now) No, I'm not! She's great! She writes good songs! Although I'd rather have TOMOMI, if not have RINA-chan first... (Audience: What about HARUNA?) Oh damn. Sorry.
On the other hand, I think I'm close to getting a gift featuring each of the girls. I'm left with HARUNA, apparently.


That's about it then for today. Stay tuned for more within the week (hopefully) where I review another single. Single-track, single. Not much, but still. Cya guys next time, and I'll get my computer fixed. Seeing how things go I may have to buy everything again. Yeah. Even the accessories. It's been three years, you see...

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #30

This may not be permanent, but then my home computer is screwed. So I'll be using my phone and/or laptop/tablet for the upcoming weeks. Fingers crossed for the fate of my computer.

 

Nothing much will change though, really. Just that I cannot do most of my sh*t. Damn. (lol) Nonetheless, I'll make it as painless to the audience as possible, as I suffer in silence until someone can spare some free time to rescue me. *sob*

 

アニメ
ANIME

Sore ga Seiyuu!: The trio is awesome, in some way or another. Or just the industry is trying to create another group of voice actors. Intentions aside, this episode is pretty expected, as they screw up their first radio live broadcast with guest Tamura Yukari (pls don't be deceived by her appearance in the show AND in real life) (srsly her twinkling stars are getting on my nerves) with nothing but free talk, and their own where they don't know what to say. There's also an emotional moment too, to remember Pipo for the last time lol. Honestly saying, the voices are really trained well even if it's empty as a radio show, and things like this probably won't happen (don't know about that slack director though) but many a times they are prepared and reminded, especially when you really have not much to say. A recent good example will be some Radio Gree Night with Kana-chan and Ten-chan, where in the first episode there still is reason to talk about how they met and their idea of such a show. Pity they are not taught to say that. Well at least we know now.
WORKING!!!: Wow another episode... man I thought this show is going to become a romantic comedy Anime already, serious. Anyways, Satou and Yachiyo got off their awkwardness last episode (And KitaEri acting confused and all in her natural voice is AWESOME! Hmph!), and we focus back to people around them, mainly people who want Satou dead (see quiz master and baseball bat for details lol), and other romantic antics around the restaurant. Looks like Takanashi's about to change his perspective in determining cuteness (apparently it's all about chests, really), as we all really want to see this couple come to some conclusion. Come on, don't we? After they've gone through so much? After Takanashi cross-dressed as a female? I'm looking forward to every episode of this show recently. Which is great, haha.

SHOWS
MythBusters: What an episode. Besides the drones being not-so-busted (consumer ones are perfectly safe, besides there's more danger than those blades can do) in testing (future-proofing in my opinion), the ride of the U2 plane must be awesome. Jamie obviously stands back to Adam's joy, and flying at 21000m above sea level must be something. The biggest problems are taking off and landing, and flying it at altitude. As a passenger? One week. As a pilot? You better not die before 30. *laughs* Enjoyable episode, I must say.

 

MANGA

Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: The couple settle amongst themselves again (I don't think I can remember what happened already lol), and seeing Kotone blush again in front of Yuuto must be something to them, but not much to me I guess. Nonetheless, it's good to see people giving him chance (Sayaka) to give themselves a chance to be with each other, even if reasons for their relationship may sound very secretive. If only there was a secret hobby between me and her... *wink*
BLEACH: The latest chapter brings upon another injury for Kenpachi, as Mayuri - who was that killer - decides to take things for himself. After showing off a shikai attack on his fellow captain and bringing out his drugs on the weird opponent, I really wonder what will happen now. Apparently this will lead to a reveal of the opponent (at least the face I hope), and hopefully also his special. We need another bad guy dead. It's been so long. Okay, maybe not so long, but still.

 

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

This week, despite the downfall of my computer, is still active, with SCANDAL's new single on the review. Good thing is I gave chance for the B-side because I think it overall sounds great (and no song structure problems, you know), and the single is on its way to my shelf. Yeah, doing a review on a laptop/tablet would be troublesome. Or not, I guess. Also Earphone's first single has surfaced, you know, that new group comprised of newbie voice actors for an Anime about voice actors. This isn't in the show, but it sounds great. This is unlike Earphone's second single which sounds... I may have to give a three star song somewhere over there soon. Too bad. Good news is the first single is also on its way. Hope the two singles reunite. Fingers crossed.

VELTPUNCH also found its way to YouTube with its new song from the recently released single which is still not found anywhere yet (crying already), and it actually sounds great. After three years and they clearly have not lost their touch. Problem is this isn't the only song I got curious after listening to the previews, so I'll have to wait till the single or maybe even the album release to hear it, probably.

On other news, SpecialThanks and Yoru no Honki Dance from like, two weeks ago, have no progress in terms of giving other songs due to my own procrastination. Soon. Soon...


That's it this week I guess. I didn't do research and discovery much, not until the com broke down. Good thing I shifted blogging to the website instead of relying on a third-party application. Hopefully I'll be done by next weekend so I don't have to watch Anime in less than HD quality, and I get access to all my stuff so I can update recent stuff appropriately. Until next time then, folks.

[P.S.: I enjoyed the papaya, so let's enjoy the rest of her by staring at her from top to bottom.

Now she needs to show more skin. Next week. *laughs* Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for Rumi-chan's photobook, and I hear Ten-chan is also releasing her first photobook in September. Oh yeah this is going to be a good year...]

Teach the freedom and then show the limits. Don't force the limits before revealing the power of freedom.

Just seeing kids and thinking of education. Sometimes parents just end up making the wrong of people. I'm probably one of them.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #29

After seeing what I have to go through next week (yeah there's a schedule), I feel like dying right now. A week without music, probably. Well, let's end the fun today with a summary then. *sob*

アニメ
ANIME

Sore ga Seiyuu!: Man, I so want to give this show, but I've never given a show without giving any of the theme songs. Oops. I mean, I've never heard such badly done theme songs! (Sry but I'm not into songs without much of a melody) That said, I think the episode spreads the topics or discussion well, and Kamiya Hiroshi (yeah you bet I know him, and if you don't know) is in the show, so why not? I need to swallow one of those songs in order to really give this show. Time shall see that for sure. Meanwhile, I like this show. The girls are going to get a web radio, which practically means they get everything for their first show together. DJCD, character songs, main character starring, theme songs blah blah blah...
WORKING!!!: "SATOU X YACHIYO FTW" is what probably can sum up this week's episode. If you didn't watch then this is already spoiler. Contrary to all Anime expectations, we finally see some romance interaction between the coolest cook in Wagnaria versus the not-so-scariest chief in the same restaurant. And yes, it's just because she carries with her a katana at all times. Even when she sits down. (I wonder why they didn't consider that) And if you guys want some kind of conclusion this is probably the furthest the story will go to please us. Very similar to things like in Servant x Service, if you watch that show from the same author. Of course we must not forget Yamada, who FOR THE FIRST TIME is doing work in order to get a reward pat from Takanashi, who reluctantly does with less effect than what she felt the first time. If she still believes in hard work sooner or later something might happen. "Might", of course. I agree with the guy at Random Curiosity that this might just be the best episode yet of all three seasons (seriously), and I can't wait to see more. Of the others. I'm not expecting another date from this couple anytime soon, apparently. But still, this one leaves an impression. A very good one. *thumbs up*

SHOWS
MythBusters: They are back with another set of episodes (I'll hardly call it a season by now; they aren't very long) and they start out with explosives and machine guns. The show myth is valid this time round (can see that idiot's reaction to his work being experimented compared to him giving excuses the last time he was here), and we all know that they don't have the budget to try the boat-blowing-up myth again. Too bad then, budget concerns, you know.

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Seeing more dead bodies and putting them aside for now (I see the futureproofing, main bad guy who I still cannot recall his name), we see another interesting battle ahead of us. Kenpachi gets a stern warning from Mayuri, who apparently may already be possessed by that Sternritter they were against. Wait, what was the guy's abilities again? *checks online* Okay, my bad. That one I think of is dead already. This one is Sternritter "C", and this guy crushed one of the Zero Squad members into a ball. I wonder what Mayuri's sarcasm is doing in this chapter as he repeats his statement again. This might be something to look forward to, I guess. Internal conflict is so not my thing.

Now that I think about it, I like this random overpowering stuff. Just, a little longer, less stronger, and a lot more animated. Man please get the Anime adaptation back. Please, seriously.

Let's move on.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

This week isn't much, because there's only sphere and their latest single, and... I'm glad I don't have to buy the single. Phew. On the other hand, I watched some Aqua Timez live (and I tell you if I get hold of every single one of their lives I'll watch them all) and enjoyed some of the best tunes I've known them from since... I started doing so. Picked up a few songs from there and also Ayachi's live from I-also-don't-remember-when, and that's about it. Next week is SCANDAL up for a review, and from the B-side preview I think they may just get another release on my shelf. Maybe I need to start thinking of what gifts to take, if there are any.

And I don't even know if I have the time for it either. Being under control of others is pretty damn terrible. Cya guys then, and until next time... I need a break. Like, an early break. Because I'll be out before the sun comes out tomorrow. Bye.
[P.S.: I'll slowly be pushing Tomacchan out these few weeks, because I'm leaving the best ones when I start school. Here's a papaya to keep you on appetite.

If she kisses that thing the price of that fruit will definitely increase. Like, ten fold. Provided if you auction it to a bunch of fans. Excluding me, haha. (I don't even buy her photobook, what makes you think- (lol)]

I wish I could consistently exit my comfort zone.

If I did, I won't be this emo freak who blogs about a small scope of entertainment where I can find some friends and hang out. Yeah, reality check. Thinking back to those days where I did try, too.

You know, it's good to be able to decide things yourself, even when you don't have to.

Like, how I like being alone, how I still don't give a damn about my problems, and why I don't do things to prove I'm grown up. Yeah, young adult problems for me, huh.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #28

Hey it's another week. And I'm not done with that yet. In fact, I think I'm going for a contract for the next three months. So good luck to me there. I'm even stopping my friend meetings because of it. F**king S**. Anyways, let's get back. I censor things for a purpose. Also, for my own understanding, haha.

アニメ
ANIME

Sore ga Seiyuu!: Yep, the only show that will make you think their job as a voice actor is tough. And yep, I teared up. Because what was in the first episode of recording showcase may not be the worse case yet. As we know, Japanese take their work seriously so they do not take time to joke around or criticise people, especially within production. But then this is a pretty good episode. At least, without the theme songs. I know. To give this show I have to give a song. That will be tough, at least for me. To give real-life new seiyuus a chance or not; that's the question.
WORKING!!!: Yeah, plenty of things to laugh about (I swear I laughed a lot, silently), and plenty of things to look forward to. We're introduced with a new character this second episode, and coincidentally is the guardian of the Takanashi household and surprisingly also, the ex-husband of the older sister Kazue. Looks like there is nothing much to report (because it's Souta that is going; cannot imagine if the drunkard sister were to go), and the guy is a masochist (seriously?), or not I guess everything's going well as usual, haha. Takanashi is great without his glasses (they should've done this part earlier already), and Souma and me are pissed that Satou-kun is not asking the girl out. Seriously. Like, when? We don't have much episodes left, Satou-kun! More next week, I guess, and I'm enjoying more of the show than say, the theme songs. (I may have to close one eye for this again)

漫画
MANGA

A Channel: Run-chan got a mirror which is supposedly cursed and causes her bottom half to fall off, even though it's unlikely the case. And they got a bunch of cats as a reward of tracing the source where she found it. Yuuko is freaked out as usual, and cue the ending part where Kitou-sensei is in a ponytail. (Yesh!)
BLEACH: Well.

That was a short fight. NEXT!

Just joking. If you want me to comment, I can only say Kubo is saving more for later. Because clearly this fight is short, and full reveals of any character that potentially is going to die means he (what's his name) has to fight with someone else again, which means there will be more, to the truth. That's all, I guess. Didn't know I have to say this this early. I'm not yet done with this post, by the way.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

This week is a rather unsatisfied week. Why? I haven't gotten hold of Kuso Iinkai's new mini-album yet. Yeah. Very sad now. Besides that, there's SpecialThanks and their 2nd full album. Even though they say it's "full", the 15-track album is mostly short melodies which I - if you know only listen to songs more than 2 minutes - don't give most of the songs already. And yeah, they are a English-based punk rock band, which already is deterring me about 70% in their style. I'm trying hard to give them another song or two besides the music video I received on the start of the month. I bet you did watch it. For Misaki-chan, yes? lol Also I'm giving another indie song which does not really have a source (live-only release singles are rather popular these days), and then there is the unexpected (really man, where's Kuso Iinkai??) new single from Yoru no Honki Dance (no really that's their band name) with their generic rock style music, and I guess even after listening to the single that (it may not be well done, and) they are not my type. Even if they sound like a genre I should be diving into. Apparently I like girls who sing garage rock but not this. *wink* My bad, guys. I was trying to give a song or two. Maybe I'll extend these releases to next week. Because next week there's... nothing. So good, yet so bad.

Okay, there's something next week. That song I've been brainwashing the preview in my head for half a month already, sphere's new single is due next week. Hopefully the full song(s) sound(s) good (lol) and I can put another of their release on my shelf. Really, the free gift comes later. Besides, it's not close-ups. *laughs*

Reviews come first. Free gifts come second. This has always been the order of priority. I guess I may have to switch it around. *laughs*

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 12, 2015

Oh yeah, there's also an Anime theme song from Tokyo Karan Koron's new single that I decided to give because I remembered it. Or maybe because they deserve a chance. But only this one, I guess. I'm "running out of lives to give" already, seriously. Note the difference between the times of my tweets.

Stuck between giving one song and giving another song. They are independent of each other, of course. Been thinking whole day. Good night.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 6, 2015

I give up. Brainwashing thrives yet again. Here's some seasoning for your night ahead. Listening to Tokyo Karan Koron - Spice

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 6, 2015

I guess that's it then. Until I sort things out, I'm a "carefree and relaxed person" (in contrast to "stressed and tense") where the days count and I need to do more learning. Cya guys then, and until next time... I just don't know. Even Tomacchan is stripping down to her undies. What should I do? (More below)
[P.S.: This is just the intro, and it's enough to get anyone a nosebleed. And I know if you don't that you watch porn. So just... keep your distance away from me.

The photobook is out, so this should be fun. But until school starts next month I'm holding daily releases of... *whatever your dirty mind can think of* until then. Go look the other way, and remember to be back next month. lol]

In relations, if you can, and you do, then you will.

For me, I can, I usually don't do, so I never will. That's why I don't have many friends.

I guess growing up is when you don't notice when you do, isn't it.

Yeah, that's why I won't be growing up anytime soon. I'm enjoying my part-time job just observing , even if it doesn't pay me. Just look at your own social media; you'll get what I mean. (Especially when you're not in them)

Many people think that opinion should be succeeded by an action, but I think that opinion should be independent of anyone's reaction.

But then that kind of eliminates the point of protests and riots, I guess. Which makes of a better world without internal conflict, yes? See, I'm a good guy...

The Klassic Note Review 2015.07 Issue 1

May not be the only issue, but this is probably going to start things off. Whether the next one is near is... undetermined, lol.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

AyumiKurikaMaki - Honey Honey Honey [Single]

Anime Edition

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Meh. No difference to me. I'd rather this be an Anison so I get to see the Anime Edition in real life, yes?)

Origin: It all started from Anime "Punch Line". You know, that Anime original that attracts you with panties and gives you a hell of a time with mechas, robots, an end-of-the-world scenario and female characters backed up by popular voices? Yeah, that show. This is, of course, its ending theme song, and on first listen it isn't all that bad. And after closer inspection it gets better. Because this girls group started from niconico videos (same with ClariS) (notice it's the same major company taking them in, ie. Sony Music Japan), their style is highly determined by production, and in this case, all the songs are done in a rock style somehow. This means it's down my alley, the songs. The girls I'm not so sure.

To summarise the members from the booklet (because I had a hard time Google-ing it), Ayumi (the one in the middle) is the main vocal (not really), Kumika (left) is the DJ (seriously?) and Maki (right) is just here to pump things up. Seriously. It's written in their booklet.

(1) Honey Honey Honey
This is the topic song, and if you watched the music video there's reason to like this song. I can say the video is definitely not a factor to giving, as you know I give Anime theme songs a chance before I even watch the show anyway. As usual I shall not comment about the middle part (you know what I'm talking about), but overall the song is pretty palatable, and nice to be honest. A very lovey-dovey love song, with the best mood put into the song ever. Not that I've heard anything else from them yet, but then this does well as itself as it does as a theme song, I must say.
Rating: 4 stars (Anime song average)

(2) KILLLA TUNE
(Not a spelling error) This is the last song on the list, I mean, to be on my list. A couple of reasons why this turned me off at first listen, but at second listen I decided to give it. This is mainly because the garage rock tune is similar to SCANDAL, who of course you might have known sings this style once, say, four years ago, when they weren't writing their own songs. Also, the transition from high to low is pretty damn good on this song, so I can't help but give it in the end, and also this single.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(3) Ai no Uta [A Love Song]
The probable reason to why I'm giving this single the chance, because of this song, especially when I reviewed this single for the first time. This song? It's great. The honest singing of love, that feeling of similarity to singers (if you understand the lyrics), and the simple tune brings about a good impression to me when I first took a listen. As you would've seen this song is the shortest in the list at about 3 minutes, but then short songs are always awesome, aren't they? Less chances to make mistakes...
Rating: 4 satrs (Above Average)

Overall: A great single to listen. I'll listen to these rock tunes anytime, especially the last one of course. It's not a bad listen, when coming from a new listener standpoint. If you watch the Anime, you should give a listen too. Don't just skip over it like many of my friends do (I know that, probably you too), and give it a chance. This one is a good example of Anime songs still sounding good there.


THE PACKAGE

It came within a week, so that is a consolation (I decided to get it on the wrong day too anyway) for me. The special gift for order in my initial weak research was a badge, and I saw CDJapan and they offered a trading card, and I'm like "Why not the card instead of a badge?", so I took it from there. Surprisingly, I got one of the girls, and luckily not the other two with a chance to get the Kumika one (sorry my bad). Not surprisingly, it's until I went to the official website AGAIN do I notice that all purchases come with one of 15 OTHER CARDS. The jacket and CD itself is well done as usual, coming from a subset of Sony Music Japan (DefStar, also from Tsuji Shion until 2010), and I'd rather thought I get the group card instead since this is my first CD from them. Also, I- Wait, what?

Wow, would you take a look at this. They printed the booklet wrongly. Serious? And I've got till September to send them back to they can give me a corrected one? OMG.

Now what?

...

I'll think about it. I've got till September anyways. Problem is how to do it. I'm... miles away from Japan, man. Delivery is going to cost me, especially when it isn't in Japan (they said they'd pay for local, but wait till they see it's from where I am lol). So not worth it, I may not even bother to do it. What an anti-climax, huh. Discovery is such a bad thing to do. And there goes my impression of their production. Well, at least there's the trading card of Maki-chan, so I'll gladly take it. Talk about errors...


That's it today, guys. I hoped there's more for you to listen to besides the whole load of indie songs I introduced to you over last weekend, as this may not be a great chance to the already rock tunes. Anyway, take a listen to this one, and I'll see you guys soon. As we talk I'm still mentally challenging myself to get things done. It's not easy, haha.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #27

Hey guys, it's another week. Which means my holidays also passed another week, and I'm another week closer to the next semester of school. Dammit, why am I reminding myself so much?

On the other hand, I'm hoping to get rid of that something as soon as possible. Hopefully by the next issue I will be done with it. Hopefully. Need to push myself on this one.

アニメ
ANIME

WORKING!!!: Wow.

They just played as many stuff as they could in just one episode. Welcome back to Wagnaria, where two people are searching for two other people, Inami is not so afraid of guys, rumours of love are flowing around the store, and something big is going to happen. After all, it's likely the concluding season, so who doesn't want to see some happy endings, yes? Unlikely so, but then there's emotions, there's comedy, and everything else familiar is falling into place already. I wouldn't say I missed the series, but then it's great it came back for more. Third serving sure is a lot, but then who would stop?

As with most sequels, there are some expectations, but watching this show, I feel like not mentioning them too much, in case it doesn't happen. For example, about Satou and Todoroki. Man, they can like go on a date or something behind Kyouko's back, that would be great. And Inami-chan's fear of men seems to be dwindling, which may bring good news by the end of the season.

This episode, Takanashi is hanging out with a girl we saw last season, Otoo is back, but misses the reunion of his Houdini-magician wife (seriously), and Kyouko is thinking. Yeah, like for three seconds before she forgets about it and continues to consume her bribe, the food. Anyways, this season is starting out strong, and it will likely too, as we see more love and stuff next episode. Man IT'S BACK BITCHES!!

(Yeah had to extend this a bit because this is the only show out this week xD)

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Well well, what do you know. It appears that those two are the same after all. And more than the same, but more of the same type of Quincy that is able to only supply reishi to other people. Interesting. That somewhat also explains why the main bad guy (I hate his name) has been sorting out powers of his Sternritter army, because he's very good at doing so. Just wondering how much it takes for him to use that power as his own (so he doesn't have to keep giving only), and we get a conclusion to the meaningless fight we all know the ending to. Oh well, everyday event in this story. NEXT!
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: A long-awaited chapter of this story brings us the last that I want to see in this, which kind of reminds me of a similar show that promoted it in an Anime for two seasons: cross-dressing. Oh well, it's Tina's idea anyway, and the humiliation is pretty minimal in my opinion (there are a dozen more shows that bring down the guy a lot more than this one), and I should've guessed it. Although he really looks better than Takanashi in WORKING!!. Besides, I'd rather cross-dress for Kashiwagi-san than Inami-san, really. No offense though, but really. Haha.

Yay update: Another chapter is out, and yeah there's a feeling things are about to end, because mainly if the cat is let out of the bag, then all hell breaks loose and it's a good way to end the story. Man please don't, as the status quo can last for another 100 chapters, lol. Anyways, Tina is very uncomfortable about seeing a potential yet distant couple amongst her friends, and makes the two even more awkward between themselves. Thanks Tina-chan, you did a great job. Now who's going to resolve this problem again? Yuuto? Kotone? I have no idea.

P.S.: Really want to see this as an Anime sometime (not just a Manga 2.5), and probably this will make me love Ayahi-chan. Probably.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

This week supposedly is focused on Ayachi's live performance I watched at the start of the week, but due to personal preferences I also spent some time in Audioleaf and also Skream, which has alternative rock and is a published magazine (thanks Kuso Iinkai for the heads up), and I came back with good results. A half a dozen YouTube videos that if you haven't noticed is on my playlist already.

As you can see (by the time this list gets updated) it's mostly female vocals, but then it's not me.

Spent these few days exploring the indies genre, and I think I can give a song or two. Mostly female vocals though. I'll try with guys too.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 3, 2015

SpecialThanks sounds great when they don't sing English songs (you would be surprised to know that Misaki - the girl that should be your new favourite after watching the music video above - has an impression of rock sung only by Americans lol) and is releasing their second album next week to celebrate their 10th year together (it's full album of 15 tracks, serious) (and why did I take this long to know this girl) (oh right, the English songs), Kiriku to Majou (don't ask me why the name) reminds me a lot of sunday morning bell (if you still remember them back in 2012) plus a fantasy feel to it, as I only am able to review two of their... not many songs available online. After walking around looking at recent activity from VELTPUNCH (which of course I haven't got to listen the latest single yet, damn) I stumbled upon PURPLE HUMPTY (not to be confused with any fictional character) and their simple, easy listening tunes. I'm very impressed.

This is not all, but this is for now. I introduced six tracks on Twitter, so you can see which one didn't get shortlisted. Anyways, this isn't it, as I wait for two more releases alongside Kuso Iinkai next week, and that will reveal more songs from my search from the start of the month. Ayachi? Well...

Now I kind of feel bad for Ayachi. I watched her live and now I'm giving indie artist songs. On the bright side, she is not forgotten. Yet.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 3, 2015

That's it I guess. I need to collect my mood and set my targets for next week soon, like later, probably. Tomacchan's photobook has been seen lurking around (YESH) (lol) the back alley, and I'll see her on my phone screen very soon. Until next time...
[P.S.: Nothing much this week. Just Aki-chan and her melon. *ROFLMAO*

Pun not intended (or if there is any), but man any girl with a watermelon will make me wonder. And this is in a magazine serialisation, which means there will be more. Especially when you saw the images from her blog posts. *salivating* (that watermelon, please)]