There are so many things in life that I don't know of, yet everyone around me thinks I know everything.

Yeah, burning off steam over that project which report I have to do by this week and have to present next week. As usual with all group projects there can be understanding, and a lot of misunderstanding in terms of knowledge of whatever we are doing. I have a feeling I'm at the lowest of them all, and that's not good news. The truth will be out someday, and somehow it needs to be known earlier.

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #44

Hey. Time is up for entertainment reviews, huh. Let's get to it.

Why am I sad? I'm not. Let us go through all of these first, yes?

アニメ
ANIME

Sangatsu no Lion: So how much shougi was on that episode 3 compared to this episode (4)? 50%?? Damn...
Okay. Firsly, the verdict. I'll watch. Yay! Why? I believe there'll be more slice-of-life than whatever Kiriyama is doing. Then again, I've mentioned about two weeks of praise for this show in terms of music, animation and story. After catching up to the latest episode noticing it airs the same day as WORKING!! below, I think I can give the show. I take the story format familiarity to KimiUso which you guys know I watched last year, is also about some genius in a field being around people who care. This time, it's just a family of three girls. Hey, how can I say no? After watching Akari-san like "rounded balls" (lol I'm so sorry to all fat people), Hina-chan fall in love with someone who is already super popular in baseball at her school, and Momo-chan getting lost, I think I'm convinced I can pass shougi and the current representation of this very... uninteresting sport (for me at least), that Nikaidou-san. Seriously, he's a pain in the butt. Yes, I'll likely stay for the girls, the everything funny, and try to tolerate whatever it is that Kiriyama is doing. Now that may sound a little harsh, but coming from the understanding of watching an Anime with a similar format, I think I can give it. There may likely come an episode for this two-cour show (which will air till March next year) where I'll be watching a full shougi match without much explanation and generalisation of techniques (the story was kind to use "dodged various attacks" as compared to showing me a dozen Silver General appearances), and maybe then I'll regret my decision. Otherwise, you'd be pleased to know that I'm enjoying this show. Everything. Sad or happy, weird or extreme, this show's got it all. No wonder it was an award manga and gets an Anime adaption. It's good.

lol the cats falling over after eating. They didn't tell that it was bad though haha

P.S. I wonder if it's only me, but BUMP of CHICKEN reminds me of Cocoro Auction, just more mainstream. Also, when is the release of these theme songs? No date whatsoever yet man...
WWW,WORKING!!: Wow. This show's pace... I can't catch up with it sometimes.
This episode (5), we talk a little about... everything, it seems. It doesn't matter anyway. You probably won't understand half of it lol. We now know of the manager's past, apparently he's dumb enough to help a yankee fight so he seems like the rowdiest in school receiving followers like Kamakura's bodyguard (or Shindou's, on his account), rejecting to be a bodyguard and getting a hell lot of money about of it and then being extorted by his employees... Man this show knows how to turn it around. And back. And around. And back. *laughs* On other things, Saiki's screwing up of Japanese wrongly (I mean, it's not even close to slightly off) is causing a lot of problems, but somewhat gets Shiho in the mood I guess. Kouno is the loner in this show unfortunately while everyone else is getting a piece of romance I guess, with Adachi having the prospective mother-in-law stopping by the restaurant, Miyakoshi being taught of taking responsibility of giving chocolates by Nagata who takes romance as a responsibility??? Man, this show is weird. Damn, but I liked that summary of Miyakoshi in the middle of the episode about smiles though. Good sum up of all the workers in this restaurant. And you thought the original series is weird lol

"Dammit! Thank you!"
For someone who has no place in romance, and needs company.
I need to find people to do that someday haha

P.S. Muranushi's mother may be weird, her as an exorcist she may not be, but she can foretell. And it's good to know we're dealing with a spirit possessed on that girl who wears a scarf all season haha

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MANGA

Kuroshitsuji: Well, it's quite a short chapter (121) I must say. But then, a good time for a summary. We now can recall the process of a rising new hall of popularity in the city driven by a bunch of ex-criminals (lol) and a mysterious guy who wants to supposedly advance research by drawing blood out of people for experimental purposes. Well this backfire will lead to those corpses outside of town (I mean, a bag or two of blood is fine but every single drop is kind of ridiculous, yes?), and Ciel is ready to fight back and take it down by his own rendition. The P4 (oops I called them criminals) didn't manage to last for long, and the Funtom Hall is prospering than ever before. Will this be the end for Bravat, or will he resort to petty tricks that will expose himself of his evil actions? Maybe nex chapter will tell us.

You're damn right, Bravat. Unfortunately it's not under your nose,
and it's all done by one butler called Sebastian haha

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This Week on Klassic Note

Yay, this week is a week for reviews! Well, I hope this will continue for next month, we're expecting a lot I will say. Satou Satomi's new single finally came into review, but as I somewhat mentioned before to myself, it wasn't very good, so I just ended up giving the first song instead. The opening theme song for that Anime I didn't review this week (refer to last week's for details) SCREEN mode's new single is pretty alright, and I'm real close to giving the release itself but hey, I didn't. Thank goodness at least. The Regular Edition once again is the Anime, so that's going to be irritating. (Why can't they understand I just want the artist image to symbolise my review of the artist? Damn) I tried to give a listen to Tainaka Sachi's 10th anniversary album to much disappointment. I mean, even her previous album is more lively than this one. Tomacchan's new single isn't that much of a disappointment, but seeing as it's from a "Sword Art Online" franchise I think I have to be biased against it somehow. I still gave the hyped tune so don't get me wrong, the songs are good. I just didn't get all two of them.

And for the follow-up to the live performance videos I saw last weekend: (RIP uploader, I'll not get new ones from now) I took another listen to LILI LIMIT's mini-album from last year and told myself to review their major debut single asap, so I shall next week. I also took a listen to Fujifabric's concept album (the male one) from last year in view of their topic song for the real life show for Anime "Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun". Honestly saying? The show isn't impressive, despite it still being ridiculous haha. The theme song is good enough, so I'm taking it.

Next week brings a couple more releases if I can remember it. Ayachi's new album takes top on this one, even though I'll probably only give at most two songs like last time. I mean, you heard the preview? Why do the first two songs sound like Nintendo sponsored tunes? *laughs* LuckLife's 3rd single is also releasing next week, which will probably put SCREEN mode to shame because I like these guys and the opening theme song isn't as great as the ending theme. Asakura "Mocho" Momo's debut single is also arriving next week, and upon first impression... I must say I expected an emotional tune, but this isn't. Still, I still can give a listen to it, yes? We shall see. You bet I'm aiming for the special gift *laughs proudly*


Okay, fun's over. Next week is going to be rougher than ever because of a thing called "project", so it's not going to be easy on my brain. Otherwise, you'd be pleased to know that it's just going to go way down with me one month close to the exams, and Klassic Note will doubt will take a dip after I have to spend some time to review the releases above. *sob* Why must life be like this? On the other hand, life kind of creates the mood for me to listen to these songs too, so that's going to be good. Cya guys next week, and until next time... Until next time... Until...

Just like many things in life, there is only a thin line between dating and idolisation in entertainment.

There can be only that many questions you can ask, but in dating, if you ask too much you can choose another. There isn't such a thing in celebrity idolisation, you know. That's literally me with all the girls I know of, haha

I wish I had a little less control over myself. That will probably make me a better person, to be honest.

Really, have you ever thought of that? Or is it just me? *sigh* Thinking too much really is a problem, people. Sometimes it's okay to be less sensitive, less serious, less... everything. I don't think I can ever undo that already though. That's what happens if you spend too much of your childhood like this.

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #43

Okay, let's finish this quick. I need to... I'm not going to tell you. Never mind that, let's do this before the week ends. Damn, Anime on a Sunday...

アニメ
ANIME

Sangatsu no Lion: This is good animation, people. Be convinced.

*silence*

Okay, now I can talk about the episode (2). *laughs* It's a short end to part 2 in an episode, but who cares. That rival of his is irritating as sh*t without the butler. The story is well written into parts, well narrated to mean many stuff in the story, which is important for people like me to learn to appreciate such a slice-of-life show. Then again, let's talk about what's not that good about it. Firstly, and my utmost concern, Shougi. Not that I know of it, but having a match half dictated this episode makes me wonder if I want to continue this show. And then, it's too long, the narration. But hey, drama is boring too, so this maybe better. Also, it's tough to get to follow these kind of show because of its nature of jumping scenes from one to another, from reminiscence to the main story. It's not bad, but it's just dislocated sometimes considering it's an adaptation. I swear the author himself would have done much better at capturing this, but then that's kind of a personal opinion, I guess. All in all, I want to give that three episode rule, and hopefully next episode is not like KimiUso where I have to literally watch half an episode of Japanese chess. Please, or else I'll say goodbye to this and take BUMP OF CHICKEN with me.

Didn't expect to see amateur porn on this show lol. #gagging
But hey, Akari is a matured woman.

P.S. Akari (voiced by Kayanon FYI) is probably the most matured female I've watched in Anime. That, and out of gratefulness, makes her the best saviour in Kiriyama's life ever, I hope. I tell you, it'll be mine too if I ever get drunk with a bunch of upper-class chess players in the bar that she works in lol
Bungou Stray Dogs: Wait, what happened to last episode?? Did Odasaku just miraculously recover??
Okay, this last episode about the Dark Era, I don't get it. As you may recall someone touched a poisoned ball set up by his friend Ango, right? So now what? He's alive again? *checks back last episode* Wait, so they played two episodes within a week??

I'm sorry, but I may have to start this again. Seriously f**ked up this one now. And I finally knew the reason behind it. There has been simulcast of the next episode after the current on the same week (15 is what is on the official Twitter), and I seemed to have watched ahead. No wonder everything doesn't make sense. How about I talk about the end of the Dark Era now (15-16) so I can skip this next week, yes?

#bulletproof

Okay, what happened. Odasaku apparently was just poisoned, but I assume it's paralysis, which is why he can be in the hospital and his friend Ango will never kill him this way. Then again, it's a lot to happen in a while. Odasaku also crossed hands with the leader of the Mimic guild, and like him, has predictive powers, which is a problem. There can only be one, and there will always be conflict of abilities. So yeah, problem is that Gilde (that leader) wanted a reason to die again, thinking that he was a soldier who was meant to die after a battlefield. But then Odasaku doesn't want to die, or grant them that death, ie. fight with that freak. I mean, I understand this all, and it's a little of real life too, but... just shoot yourself already you piece of sh*t. Don't go killing people with your superior power or blowing kids up in a van. Which would have more impact had I not watched it in the wrong order. (!@#$%&*!!) Nonetheless, it wasn't for revenge, but Odasaku shall eliminate the opponent himself. Dazai didn't want to help, seeing that Ango was a triple undercover agent for the government, has understood that the leader of  Port Mafia has allowed Odasaku to meet his own death in favour of a license to operate with ability power users in the country, which is business reasonable I guess. Dammit this show, so complicated, Kafuka-sensei, but I like. Also, Dazai made the right choice by listening to his friend before he dies to move on to saving people. Lastly, anyone remembers where Ango is now? He's not dead... right??

All for doing bad stuff legally. Under control.
Is this what Port Mafia wanted? Well, in business this is good enough.

Next week, or actually two weeks from now, will brings us back to canon material. Thank goodness. I'll follow the episode number strictly from then on, and we'll talk about what else Dazai can do after he leaves Port Mafia. Apparently even finding some creative way to die is also part of his past haha


WWW.WORKING!!: Screw you Saint Valentine! The heck you appearing on this show again...
Okay, the episode (4) lol. Too many laughs, I cannot stop. It's not the time to give chocolates, but it seems Miyakoshi can only make chocolate. How does the mother not even spend some time to teach the kid to cook? I thought cooking is important in defining a quality trait for the future wife? Oh well, not like Higashida should be eating sh*t chocolate anyway. I mean, there's easy-to-read Nagata-san. *laughs loudly* Anyways, there's more to that than just chocolate. Let's skip Shiho-san's part for now (heck, can they not make it so wrong?), and focus ourselves on that prospective couple I think is great. Yeah, talking about Adachi and Muranushi. Then again, the guy doesn't know if he's in love, and the girl - like how she doesn't believe in ghosts - doesn't believe she is doing anything for love. Well, I mean, her jokes aside (if you knew when it started), I think this reality may dawn upon them soon. Then again, we don't have far to look at, seeing the spirit just stuffed some real (edible) (won't-have-to-experience-death) chocolate up his mouth. We shall see how this goes. This show got potential haha

Miyakoshi's mother screwed calendar dates up. Twice.
Guess we can't be good at everything haha

P.S. I don't know it's money or what, but this discrimination between Shiho and Yuuta is just terrible. It goes further than the world problems we have today. Please, Ten-chan, stop. It hurts watching you act this part.

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Nothing. Either that or I don't have the energy to catch up with Seitokai Yakuindomo and I cannot continue reading Bungou Stray Dogs because the Anime is running. Oh well.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Not much this week, except the fact that I managed to order Mikakoshi's new single and review it within the same week, so that's kind of good. Also, Sambomaster's limited edition single that shouldn't have been on my shelf. Oh well, whatever. Satomi-chan's new single finally came out somehow, and at first impression I don't see why I would even give one of the three songs. nano.RIPE's new album is still missing somewhere (which is why I need a music subscription soon), and there is follow up for SWANKY DANK. Well, kind of. A new music video appeared online soon after that one I watched, so that probably will be in next week.

I've only given one song in order to review the single, so don't ask me for recommendations. On the other hand, I watched some rock festival live performances in the afternoon so that's going to set things up for next week until next month comes where I'll see more new releases. We'll see.


We'll see about what I said above, yes? I hate presentations, BTW. Especially those driven by a project I know little about. Okay, just a rant to keep me going. Soon. Cya guys next week then, and until then... I need more songs. New ones. That I think are fresh. That aren't techno. That... can make me remember the true spirit of Klassic Note. Man, I miss those days. I need to listen to more of those next week.

The Klassic Note Review 2016.10 Issue 1

The difference between buying a release four WEEKS after, and four YEARS after release.

It's been some time, I guess. Review soon. pic.twitter.com/2SSLSpmSBQ

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) October 20, 2016

Ah, I like starting a post with a Tweet... my new phone camera is better, yes? *laughs*

Hey, it's been a while you don't see the next paragraph starting with the word "ANIME" lol. It's time for another review, I must say. This time it's two bought on order, but I'll only talk about one. I'll also talk about exploiting of an exception in Klassic Note so that Sambomaster gets to have another limited edition single on my shelf. Ah, bending the rules is great haha. Okay, it's been a journey giving Mikakoshi's new single a thumbs up for many reasons, so let's talk about it, yes?

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Komatsu Mikako - Imagine day, Imagine life! [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Very casual and personal, I like. It's just hard to see her in the Regular Edition on top of that stack of boxes...)

Origin: Okay, where should I start... Let's talk about the girl. Komatsu "Mikakoshi" Mikako as they call her and I shall too, is a voice actress, in case you aren't aware. She started her music career back in 2012 when she had short hair lol, but that wasn't where I started. It's because of an Anime without a God on Sunday... well you know. And since 2013 I've been giving a chance to listen to her singing works, including her 2nd album back then two years ago. Coming to this year, she transferred record companies with the assistance of composition group Q-MHz after their first mini-album release featuring her in two songs (I got one of them in my list). I guess that's when the transfer to TOY'S FACTORY was in place, and this became her debut single. Definitely not her first, I would say, but she does have great singles along the way. And this, I don't want to miss.

(1) Imagine day, Imagine life!
Firstly, the topic song. It may feel lengthy, but then again it's part of the composition style as felt in this song itself. Critically speaking features of Q-MHz set of composers that stand out, which includes startling pop style production, extended Anime-like melodies, and their attempt a very fresh feel every time even though it feels like a staple Anime production, they have not been sitting on a favourable impression for being from Anime background. The chorus may be long, but to most of the single I give due to the style, and I must say it's too outstanding to not give this song. The music video also shows a charming side of Mikakoshi, and that I'll leave for you to judge and for me to savour a lot haha. All in all, it sets the pace up for the single, and this is a recommended listen.
Rating: 4 stars (Slightly Above Average)

(2) Dakara Henji wa Iranai [(I) Don't Want A Reply]
This one was the deal breaker in this release, surprisingly. It went from positive in the previews to negative in the initial review I did from last week and it got saved luckily from the "grave" of 2.99 Stars Project - the place I reject songs with reason - because I like her. Okay, it's not true. The song kind of got stuck in my head over the weekend, and that is what probably made me give the thumbs up. The melody in the verses feel rather lengthy, the chorus is what is good, and the lyrics suggest a positive yet flirty side of her usual singing style, so yeah, why not? Also, as I mentioned above, the catchy pop style production makes of an attraction magnet (including the singer's voice of course), and makes this rather irresistible to reject. And here it is.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(3) Angel Number
This is the second song in the release to give. Initial impressions of the single aren't great, but with the review I got exposed greatly to this side of Mikakoshi, that lively and upbeat personality that shines with her, and upon further listening even in this review... it's a birthday song, people. It's not obvious, but the lyrics are saying it out that I cannot ignore. Since she is also involved in the lyrics she perfectly presented even analogically (with Cinderella) how she wants to have her birthday her way, and letting her shine on that special day. (That day is November 11 by the way) So special, she got a song for it. You deserve it, Mikakoshi, and I'm taking it all in. This is a staple example of her being able to sing such upbeat songs in contrary to the many songs I have given her, and with the strong pop style it makes this the best song on the list.
Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

Conclusion: This is it, Q-MHz. This is the final time I'll ever give you guys a chance to do well. This is that scorecard. I hope in the future someday I don't have to reminisce on this single because you can't do anything better than what you have offered now. Mikakoshi is a great choice to go for to support for whatever reasons, but she has been given a chance to perform. And I approve it. You guys should too. For giving an Anime composers group a chance to show you how great pop music can be, and how much Mikakoshi can shine with her singing. It has punch, emotion, and happiness in every track. You can't say no to such a good release as this, with me coming this far away back when I started a week ago. It's never too late to give this release a chance.

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note


(P.S. Do I sound angry? I don't know. The process and stress that comes along giving a new release these days is tiring. I mean, look at that alternate jacket cover. You can't say no. *laughs*)


THE PACKAGE
Wow I'm left with 10 mins, so let's do this quick. Firstly, whatever is above may not last, so here's it again.

And why did I not review that single which is limited edition and from four years ago? Long story short, I noticed I was wrong by the time I ordered it, but suffice it to say it didn't violate the rules I set up to give releases, which is not giving new instrumentals, so this one gets to pass. It's kind of cheating too to buy a Tower Record limited release from Amazon Japan (you can check that for Mikakoshi's new single too), but hey, I got it, so it's over as far as I'm concerned. If you need a memory of Sambomaster's single back in 2012, here you go.

Moving on to Mikakoshi, and yes, I wanted a free gift quite bad. Toranoana never gave promise on such stuff, and seeing it's been three weeks after initial release I don't want to try my luck (the last time I did with TrySail's 2nd single I got nothing *sob*) so I went with Amazon instead. It delivered quick, I wasn't at home, and yeah, I promised myself I'd push this on the day I got it just now after dinner haha. As you can see, inside is pretty clean (and empty lol) and it's just more of her. Hey, you may not like it, but I do. You may think it's too little, but I'm satisfied with music. All in all, I'll take it. The company isn't the worst I've seen anyway, even though there are better packaging out there, in case you aren't aware.

That's it. I still got school tomorrow, and I need a lot of sleep like a baby (lol), so good night. I'll be thinking a lot of Mikakoshi I swear. I want the new nano.RIPE album though... (Cya)

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #42

Oh I didn't put in an introduction? You know I don't give a **** about it liao right?? Oh well what the heck. Another week another whatever so let's get started. Anime is more interesting than this paragraph seriously lol

アニメ
ANIME

Sangatsu no Lion: Okay, if three episodes and they don't focus mainly on Shougi, then I'll watch this.
Why so? First episode (1) impressions are great, so great I want to continue watching. Unfortunately, there is a problem. This show focuses on Kiriyama Rei, a kid who apparently won a Shougi match and became a pro, apparently beaten his dad who is likely also a pro, and has been staying away from his family for some reason. A lot of these things had us to believe that he is depressed all the time, which I guess is not surprising. Luckily, he is blessed with knowing the Kawamoto family and the three sisters, and I must say my motivation of watching this show is no doubt from these three girls. Okay, and the cats which cannot stop talking lol. Overall the first episode brings of a slice-of-life drama waiting for be unveiled, and I want to give this show a chance. Problem is I don't even know in that one match Rei played today whether he won or not. Yeah, you know. I don't play Shougi. But for the rest of the show I might just watch it, really. It sets the light-hearted mood, it's funny sometimes (actually more than that), and it's well-driven by the story. Forced maybe the sisters, but the story of this show isn't. Now I know why the original manga was an award piece. If only a Japanese chess game didn't stop between me giving this show a thumbs up...

With granddaughters this cute, it's no wonder the old man is grinning end to end haha
#canthelpbut

P.S. Kana-chan for best girl of possibly this show. Her hyper-activeness is beaming right into me haha. Also the accompanying female-driven sound effects are really awesome.

Bungou Stray Dogs: Wow, what an episode. And here I thought this small arc is ending already.
Guess what? It isn't, and for a couple of reasons. Firstly, we know of the truth. That Mimic is fierce in keeping mum about their workings, even if Dazai tried an elaborate plot on them. Akutagawa had to interfere but that was just him being noob lol. Then again there is a trace, and it was a trap. Odasaku (thanks to Dazai I only remember Oda-kun haha) was hurried to check what happened in the building Dazai found a trace to, and walked right into a trap, or two. Ango got saved, but Odasaku didn't. I'll leave it you to watch the episode (14), but suffice it to say everything Ango said was the truth. He wasn't wrong about spying, about the Port Mafia boss being the only one of the organisation to know about it (I mean, until Odasaku was notified about it), but he was wrong about taking sides. So likely Ango was at the other side now, and the boss also knew of it, but sent Odasaku to find out what happened, and yeah, he was pretty much the bait. Or maybe a little less of it if it weren't his impatience for Dazai's team to appear. Oh well, easy way to get rid of the last of information left by the secret group, but it seems there's more to come. Former soldiers with abilities? I mean, the military today don't have that kind of advantage man. Good thing the author didn't intend to summon Dazai every single time a fighting starts haha

Just because Odasaku can predict seconds into the future.
Just because Ango knew of it and set a trap just for him.
(Spoiler: This part wasn't the end yet)

WWW.WORKING!!: Nice. Nice episode. In this show they are not shy about romances, huh. We shall see.
The new episode (3) brings us a lot more development than I can desire for this show. But then, it's fun, isn't it? They start with a test of courage. Oh, and did I mention there's a... man I don't even know how to describe her. I guess she's still alive? Just very close to death? Whatever. This new character is a spirit, and along with Higashida's newly introduced classmate (at least to us) Nagata-san we got our final pair of characters. Then they throw most of the cast - like, literally, they got Shiho's guards to throw them in - into the middle of a forest (it was Kouno's idea WTF) (probably sponsored by Shiho WTFx2) so they can get scared? Hey the pairings are naturally mutual too, besides the part where money is involved lolol. Otherwise, we got a good insight about most of the cast, and for most of the time it scared the guys more than the girls lol. All in all this is a wonderful episode. With new classmates introduced, a little more about Miyakoshi's parents in the past *lick* and a whole lot more misunderstandings in between... I'm going to like what's happening next. Hope it doesn't disappoint.
P.S. Adachi and Sayuri-chan for best couple, yes? Hey, I like the underdog romances here, if you don't mind me bossing about it haha
P.P.S. I guess licking lollies maybe too normal, so I got another image lol

Man, this ghost girl sticks out like a carrot at night haha

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Koufuku Graffiti: It's been some time, the manga itself has also officially ended, but I'm far from finishing it. Well, at least, not me. We're at summer, where the girls are in summer school so they did not get to enjoy the festivals and everything else within it besides tests. But then Shiina brought the two girls to her house, welcomed by her super-cute mother, and assisted by the Shiina-look-alike Tsuyuko-san they had some nagashisoumen, and if you don't know what's that Anime Nichijou taught me well haha. Otherwise, you'd be pleased to know Kirin absolutely enjoyed herself in this small festival, and it all ready to tackle schoolwork! Yay for her really.

Hey if you have a big enough (farm) house, don't forget to bring over your friends once in a while haha

On a side note, Makoto-sensei has finished this manga, and if I'm not wrong is set to release a photobook series of her own drawing soon. Check out the Twitter account for some great artwork.

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This Week on Klassic Note

The days are grim in the progression of Klassic Note Hey it's been another week, and... (Audience: Was that on purpose?) (What do you think?) I kind of failed to pick up the pace of getting new songs. But hey, there is progression. Mikakoshi's new single finally got into review, and I'm real tempted at one point to give the single. But I didn't. Maybe I should. It gets to stay in my mind for another week. I also took the liberty to listen to eufonius' new album, one of their releases once again and it was still rather disappointing. On the other hand, amazarashi's new mini-album was quite good, so I gave two instead of one. You can find the topic song music video online, I promise you. *wink* Also, we're a step closer to this season Anime's theme songs, starting with SCREEN mode amongst many others by the end of the month.

Next week though, brings us the next best thing I've been waiting for the year, and that is nano.RIPE's new album. I hope to not be disappointed. At least I wish so. A little more worry is placed on Satou Satomi's new single which I haven't gotten a listen yet, and even if I did I may not be impressed going from the previews I heard recently. Oh well, when it comes out I'll give a chance. On other things, November is going to be great for many releases to... release? And yeah, Ayachi's new topic song sounds surprisingly good. Hmm my tastes are changing...


This is it then. I'm really not in the mood for this. Probably will have more of a mood next week when a lot of stuff next week ends. I'm also considering how to continue this in the new year because I'll be spending five of seven days a week staring at the monitor. Also, playing of Mafia III. Oh well, when time comes I'll think about it. Or I could finish the game before next year. I'll see for it myself. Although I would like to continue writing of APoL someday. Really. I have myself to answer someday.

Why do we still have so many obvious differences between all of us? I thought we are in a world of globalized citizens.

Yes, I'm talking about you, religion. Race, I cannot control. But human belief? Argh... Sometimes it's all too obvious. Oblivion really is going to stop us from being closer to each other today.

Okay, lest I offend more people I better stop lol

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #41

Another week, another week of entertainment. I think I've said this before. Oh well, might as well reuse it again. I've got a lot more weeks to blog stuff I watch anyway haha

アニメ
ANIME

Bungou Stray Dogs: (I wouldn't refer to it as season 2 FYI) Hey, it's season 2 at last! And guess what? I waited for the weekend to watch it with WWW.WORKING!! but noticed that I can actually watch the latest episode (13 this week) right in front of my TV! Thanks AniPlus HD, you're a marvel. Anyways, since this experiment was a success, let's get to the episode lol. We start with a very shallow past of Port Mafia, a meeting of three friends, and a lot of plot development in the past. I assume this was before the current story where Dazai was still a member, and in this flashback an intelligence officer seems to be missing. Dead or not, it has been found to be in connection with a group called Mimic. But that's not all, things are covered nicely as usual, but Dazai seems to have his way around, which is not bad news. I'd like to know the answers soon, as things are getting real edgy now. I'm holding on to my seat. By that I mean the sofa in my living room, not the computer chair in my room haha
P.S. The main cast isn't even in this episode at all. I mean, Port Mafia is creepy as sh*t, really.
P.P.S. Okay you guys want video game or nudity? *silence* Never mind, I'll choose it myself.

Introducing the leader of Port Mafia and his playgirl. I know, it's just wrong.
(I want whoever voices her to be my playgirl haha)

WWW.WORKING!!: Wow this second episode (2) drops us a whole lot of hints right now. But then again it's quite a lot of content to absorb, so pardon the long paragraph haha. Firstly, I have a good feeling Miyakoshi has some level of intention (good or bad) to Higashida, seeing him as more than just a colleague and putting a farce in front of people, also it may just end up romantic for some reason. This, I'm assuming will happen someday. We shall see. Then, there's Shiho's past. Now we know Yuuta's father loves to visit the rich guy to ask for money, but I don't see why, it's just Yuuta's chance of conveying real life facts of money to Shiho, who is the cutest thing I'll ever see this season. I guess that's how Shiho ended up what she is today. Also, Yuuta is worried about marriage. Then again, look at Kisaki-san, who already brought her daughter into the restaurant! Yeah, sounds normal for someone her calibre, and she definitely misheard the manager, but hey, she's also dealing with a newcomer who cannot even speak Japanese?? Wow this cast is real screwed. And we still have two on the list we haven't introduced yet. Seriously? Is this show going to last this long in content? Are we ever going to see romance flow like the original Anime? I don't know, and I don't care. Like Higashida, I'll let this unveil and not make a fuss about it. On the other hand, that gives me motivation to see what's going to happen next. I'm excited again, for once.
P.S. So wait, it's still at Hokkaido?? Why didn't I know of that? It's a sister store within the district?
P.P.S. Well I promised myself to include Kouno in, but yeah. He wants people to take in his jokes. Adachi is real distracted with a certain smile though. This again cements my belief I'll see some romance this season. Somehow.

Cute kid Shiho is cute. Also, Ten-chan's kid voice is awesome.
I'm totally satisfied right now haha

(Uh oh it appears it's Ten-chan shining in the spotlight this week hehe. It was a coincidence I swear)

Yeah it sure was me, Ten-chan! Don't get angry okay??

漫画
MANGA

Nagasarete Airantou: "Monster of Mount Thunder" huh. Interesting...
In the latest chapter that I've read (148) apparently the Beniyasha chase isn't the only thing happening concurrently. The forest lords are busy tracing this monster, probably also a friend, but because she is playing pranks on them and it possesses strong youkai energy which means the lords can't do anything to her, they decided that Ikuto's strong human powers would be of great help. That is provided he isn't still under the side effects of the drugs Beniyasha put on him (somehow) which is just laziness? I don't know. The monster has manifested as a kid as far as the manga suggests, so we shall see what really happens and if Ikuto's help is ever needed. I mean, her half-youkai sister is quite keen...
P.S. As usual I don't post explicit images lol

To revise, clockwise from bottom-right, it's the Lord of the North,
shikigami of Machi's grandmother (see last chapter's image), Suzu's sensei and the weird monster.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

Well this week brings us a couple of new singles and some I missed last week due to the... you know. I shouldn't say it anyways. KANA-BOON's new single isn't fantastic, but seeing as I've already given the topic song I wouldn't comment further. miwa's new single is quite good, but then again if it doesn't click I suppose I shouldn't give that B-side anyway. Aqua Timez's new single from last week is also under review, and yes, I've missed their rapping, but not this B-side.

With a best album and a trip to AFA2016, I've afraid that's the last I'll see of HOME MADE Kazoku ever.

It's been good times, guys.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) October 6, 2016

On other things, I missed the voting for HOME MADE Kazoku's last best album, so that's a real shame. The list is out for a couple of days already, but I suppose I won't be giving much. However quite a lot of songs I liked are in it, so that'll make me review it by the end of the year, I guess. Gotch has been consistently dropping music videos  he liked on Twitter, and a band from quite some time ago caught my attention. Asakura Momo's new single has been officially announced for a while now, and I'll be looking forward to a soothing song. Because I think she can, with her cute voice. Also, screw THE ORAL CIGARETTES' new single, and congrats on Kana-chan's new single.

I "feel like" giving this new song ever since they changed their band name two years ago.

Should I, [Alexandros]? https://t.co/hfVc5oh3c1

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) October 7, 2016

Next week brings us Satou Satomi's new single, and to be honest I've not heard anything from it yet. Maybe I'll just wait it out so I get a better first impression instead. Other than that... nothing else was on the list I know of, so that's a pity. I may have forgotten somehow, we shall see.


This is it then. I'll be busying myself with a whole lot of procedures just to get my hands on a new phone (I'm a nexus fan so you can guess I can't afford a Pixel phone lol), and I'll probably spend the e-learning week next week playing Mafia III, if I ended up liking it. I haven't played it yet, but I have a feeling I'll enjoy it. Cya guys next time, and until then... I wish the school didn't deduct my school fees a day before I wanted to order stuff from the Internet. *laughs*

Unfortunately, software has very little value in the consumer industry today, and that is sad.

Have you seen the new Google phones, made by a company no one even mentioned? (FYI it's by HTC) I maybe an enthusiast, but these software-driven powerhouses are not attracting to buy them. Maybe it's the price. I don't know. The phone design isn't good anyway.

Have I always been consciously fixing my minor mistakes? It takes repeating the mistake to understand how much good I've done to myself.

Really, I mean it. For example, I almost tripped whilst walking because I know that stepping on the edge of an elevated platform causes danger but I still did it. To my surprise, I did almost trip. Hey, didn't notice that coming, huh. We have been doing it. Preventing ourselves from danger.

Sorry people, in the end it is us, not religion, that is at fault.

We have created faith. We have protected it. And now we question it. Argh, such is human behaviour, I guess. Reading an article about the Pope (no I'm a free-thinker citing this for sake of discussion) talking about gender differences including transsexualism, and he is right. Who are we to judge? After all, we love to create problems for ourselves, and it's no responsibility for any higher being to guide us. Thus he guides. He's setting a good example for other religious leaders to follow, I must say.

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #40

Wow we're starting this new month with a long issue. Yeah, you bet I'm doing it. I've already done it actually (lol), but then again it's to keep the best first impressions. Yes, enjoy reading. Also, probably won't be this long next week already, so please come back next week, okay? More images to facilitate reading too, to make sure even I will be interested in reading.

Why I so happy? I'm more like, relieved, after weeks of tension. It's not over though. It's just I'm taking painkillers now if you get what I mean haha

アニメ
ANIME

WWW.WORKING!!: Wow, I'm amazed just this first episode (1).

Let's talk about how much this show is reminiscent of the original series. Well, you got a family restaurant with a bunch of weird people. And to whoever has watched the whole Anime series (including me) then this would come out as too much information to remember of most of the members introduced in this series. Otherwise, it'll just come out as weird as you'd probably need a long time to get used to the bunch of weird people (WTF?) in this workplace. Higashida has a solid foundation of why he works here, but I have a feeling the family is just in cahoots to convince him to work part-time, which will not be surprising after all. Miyakoshi-san is a strong yet funny woman to talk about to say the least, because if you think it's a prank for her to make chocolates I'm highly doubting about her cooking skills lol. Shiho-san (as I will refer to from now) is rich, we're not spoiled on why she is working in a restaurant anyways, but somehow she is the most materialistic woman I've seen in any Anime. I mean, she gives out money, man. That's gotta be something. And she pranks that poor guy Yuuta-kun without a change of face. Well that, I'll have you guys figure it out. Things are working out for that poor freak though, even though his current circumstances of having to work many jobs and taking leftovers from the food chain is not without reason. Sayuri-chan (because she's kinda cute) seems to be the most normal person in the shop, but then again as Higashida may have mentioned she has some eye for spiritual beings? Yeah, that's going to freak someone out. Adachi and Kendou are the guys in the kitchen, and they seem most normal for now, I guess. But hey, never judge a person by his cover, I would say. Kisaki-san is the last of the main staff (the manager later), and besides smoking her favourite past time is slacking off and making people think of her crazy knowledge she learnt from university. Problem is Higashida is as smart as her being a high school student so she's going to get to work somehow. The manager Sakaki seems to have a connection with Miyakoshi-san, as in being a target of violence. Hey, can't hurt with some cigarettes, violence and slapping of cash, right? This show got all the wrong stuff covered.

That's sincerity right there lol
(Where the f*** did Shiho-san learn this??)

All in all, I'm impressed. Even the opening theme song. It's fast-paced and real catchy. I think I'll grow to like this show a lot. Man Shiho-san please slam all the money you have on me please!! (I'm talking about Ten-chan here, but we can talk about that in future episodes xD) Anyways, this is something to watch if you liked the original, the weird stuff here are a lot more practical as it seems (I mean, I saw a katana somewhere in the ending) so it may be more to relate to...? Forget I said that. This show is just going to be a whole lot LOLs from here on.
P.S. The kitchen staff are probably weird too. They mentioned about being special in their floor. Hmm... I'm curious. *laughs*
P.P.S. I'm starting the series with a bang! So two images!! Yes!

In case you dislike chocolates and/or haven't seen Saint Valentines...
Here's him so you don't have to faint to see it. *laughs*

My comment on Random Curiosity. Looks like they're taking this show.

漫画
MANGA

Nagasarete Airantou: Ah, and finally the Beniyasha fight has ended. Turns out it was all decoy and the real McCoy has been seeking guidance from the true ruler of the island Kairyuu-sama, but then again we only know of this much. That obviously is a lot more interesting than Ayane turning into I don't know what and fighting a fake, and whatever is happening in the real Japan that is a coincidence of whatever sorts. All in all, this has ended, but we're let with new clues. Books apparently are still able to pass between these worlds, which is a good sign of all of them reuniting, for good or for worse. Let's hope it's not like an apocalypse thing where everyone wants to know of that mysterious island. Someone is feeling guilty as of right now...

I hope this is not too much spoilers. Well, read it to find out yourself.

Kuroshitsuji: It's a Halloween special! Well, it's more like a nostalgic route down memory lane as Ciel lights up the spirits and everything else in between on the story thus far. I hope Yana-sensei will also take this time to remember that Ciel has to grow up, otherwise a yearly celebration will be real stupid. But then again it's her story, so I don't really care haha. Otherwise, I like the details she puts in every time, and I appreciate myself reading through it all too. The art is amazing BTW

Man, Ciel's past is kicking inside him right now.
(Even though he's only 13)

Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru!: From head in a box to pool cleaning to shadow games with Moeka-chan to Usami-san's classmates to whoever that guy is... you know, the manga has everything the Anime has to offer. Also, the manga feels more connected than the Anime, but then again in an adaptation these kind of things happen, so I guess it's fine. Actually, it's pretty well done as far as I can cross-reference them. (Well I'm just enjoying the manga being animated haha) Chapter 19.1 was funny in that they were eating lollipops and the prank for Uchimaki-kun did not work lol.

Lol Uchimaki-kun #paedophile

Man this manga doesn't give a SH*T about
mature content at all lol

More importantly, it's good to focus on the manga, in this case where the Anime has stopped, around Chapter 35 where a new character is introduced. (You thought that wouldn't happen, huh) She is Nonoka, a 3rd year like the President of the Art Club, if you remember. And if you don't remember, she is a childhood friend of his. Now that's where it gets interesting. I'll leave it for you guys to read on, but suffice it to say we now know of the reason why the President likes big boobs. But then again, he's so shallow about women, that man. *laughs* There are a lot more hijinks than I can list them here, even including a cross-gender dressing (yeah you heard that right) and a whole lot more beach trips, but hey, I like this manga. Imigimuru-sensei has done an incredible job in using the best elements (I assume it's) he knows of well and making the story go all over the place so that jokes can lie... all over the place. Also, Nonoka-chan has a nice butt lol, and really, this story... I'll keep reading.

Satou Satomi-chan, if this show gets a second season...

P.S. Nonoka (above) totally reminds me of a character in another Anime that runs a manga shop in an electric shop district, but less drunk and perverted. I mean, Tsumorin maybe awesome, but this Nonoka...

Lol Kaori as novel writer. It was honest feelings though.
Nice one, Imigimuru-sensei.

If you know the context you'll get it.
Otherwise, it's manga, so you know it must be indecent lol

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

I have bad news. We may have been stalled for reviews. Then again this week isn't much, so that's fine. Unfortunately, this has also led me to discuss about the possibilities of music streaming services to assist me in reviews and buying music selectively online so I can fill up my music collection on time (also a long post), and am planning to do it starting December, where most of the new stuff is appearing, as I'm aware of from Twitter. Also, a good time to pick up the pieces of releases that have not been reviewed where at this time I'm only ripping off the music videos and pasting it in my music library. Ugh, the agony...

In reviews, I haven't gotten my hands on Aqua Timez' new single, but I know from previews I'll be likely rejecting the only B-side, so that's fine. Also, their new album is coming end of the year, so that's more great songs to look forward to. Provided I get to hear them full. *sob*

Next week brings KANA-BOON's new single and miwa's new single, both I have given approval after listening to their respective music videos, and I think I'm in for a good time. I'll also take some time to listen to some other songs next week, maybe visit Audioleaf and Skream, of the many resources online. Damn this time of the year is NOT the best time to review music...


This is it then. I hope you have came to read this part before reading everything else above because you know it'll take time haha. On other things, I'm still rethinking the fate of APoL (I know, I'm stuck at the moment now), about my life, and everything else in between. Does sharing an umbrella, having lunch together, and her calling me at night count as dating? I don't know; this girl is pretty desperate... (Audience: Kind of explains your ecstatic mood now.) (Nah, a lot of good things happened this week. Met up with friends, secured an internship, amongst all things...)