The brain and heart are sadly, two different things. My heart has qualities my brain doesn't have, and my brain possess weakness my heart doesn't possess.

Thinking of an always fail situation after watching success stories in Anime. I mean, if not for that sloth in my brain, my heart would have taken all the effort to chase after get back then. If you think about it, it makes sense.

The Klassic Note Apple Music Japan Review (2017 Follow-Up)

I'm not going to take a lot of screenshots or show images or previews or whatever here, so don't be surprised to just see a block of text. Then again, if you want to know what's happening in Apple Music recently I can share with you guys. Of course, if you're not into Japan please leave now.

I refer you to the initial reviews of Apple Music Japan back in 2016 and recently when my free trial ends in 2017 a couple of months ago, and yes, I've signed another year since April. It's been two months in, not like it matters, but there are a lot of changes in various areas from user experience to content availability, so let's talk about it.


THE STATISTICS

Regular updates on older releases (eg. TrySail, Satou Satomi though incomplete, [Alexandros] "EXIST!" album etc.) are appearing more than ever, allowing me to add them into the collection/library/whatever you call it. All in all, as of today's post (29th June) there are 1007 discovered songs in Apple Music Japan out of the potential (if you check Hall of Fame from the official website) 1881 songs as of June 2017. Pretty good considering many artists I hear belong to music label companies who have yet to open up. Although seeing artists like THE ORAL CIGARETTES and Satou Satomi (King Records, now King Amusement Creative) who have never appeared before take it to the digital platform, I'm optimistic to say that we will no doubt see more of the releases, though incomplete, in Apple Music Japan. Then again, if it will appear, as I know of most of the time, it might just be international, but that really depends. For example, LILI LIMIT's new EP is internationally released yesterday. So yeah, it depends.

I will no doubt constantly check on artists or music label companies from time to time to see if there is any, ANY chance of hearing classics on this platform. I mean, Aki-chan's new single which was released a month ago, has yet to see itself on iTunes. I'm not complaining.


THE APPLICATIONS

Soon after my previous review, the Android app has updated itself to the next major version 2.0, which introduces a new and familiar iOS-like interface (don't ask me why the gray bar on top it's part of the thing I checked with iOS) which now streamlines even in terms of user experience, to iTunes. For example, the categories in your library can be seen in iTunes can also be seen on the app. Loading times are significantly better, and it's been a while since I've experienced lag from playing songs, taking them out for weekend cycling trips and stuff. (I mean, I've got data to burn now that it's holiday hehe) An even newer update aligns the Now Playing section to behave like the desktop equivalent, for before this there is NO WAY to clear the playlist even if you exit, and can cause overlap of play lists and not allowing repeating of songs within the player. For example, if there is a list that has been played will stay on the player, and anything that is played will stack on top of it, meaning I have to listen to both even though I want to listen to the latter. This resolved issue has now made it work like iTunes, which is great.


THE EXPERIENCE THUS FAR

The link for the page above

A recent server-side update on Apple's website revealed that the old iTunes preview page has been added with Apple Music Preview (website address hasn't changed though) (it's a click back to the old page, but still new interface), and now shared links from iTunes or the app itself will bring you to a similar preview page like iTunes, but with a better-looking UI, and most of all, playable previews. I mean, I needed a Chrome extension to listen to those previews, mind you, when I didn't have Apple Music. So yeah, thanks Apple. I've also touched on English artists lately, so... yeah. Glad they are available on Apple Music Japan. I expect it works for Chinese songs which I don't listen today, but still, at least it's there. The experience of the platform thus far, however, is still far from perfect.

What I've added recently.
Notice TrySail's album and single from May last year at the bottom
(Yes, their latest isn't in, and their upcoming album is in August haha)

There are still persistent performance issues from the desktop application in Windows, mainly iTunes unable to load releases when I want them too. I guessed because it requires time to load or whatever, but after you click on a release (eg. if I want to listen to the new release) I wouldn't be able to play whatever I want from the list but play them in bulk, by clicking on the release itself instead of selective songs. It sometimes resolves itself or I will have to reinstall or this to fix itself, but it's ridiculous. Why, Apple? Don't like Windows? Or lazy to fix stuff? I'm not going to buy a Mac just to get a good user experience, you know. Good news is, there is hope.



WHAT IS AHEAD

Thanks to Windows 10 (which I don't have here lol) (okay there's the Surface Pro 3, but) and its recent announcement of more Windows Store apps appearing including Spotify (pfft) and iTunes, we now know there is better chance that we'll get a better version of the application in the near future. Well, near as in when I decide to upgrade this OS when Windows 7 support ends (~2020 FYI), and even then Spotify (which is why I mention them) has proven that doing an app for the Store means porting the desktop version and nothing else, as easily proven by Windows allowing developers to do so in a few steps. Ugh, I wish iTunes wouldn't end up like that, but I'm not keeping hopes up on that. On the other hand, I won't have to worry about this Win32 application hogging all the resources when it shouldn't (I mean, I don't hear songs all day), so that may be good news.

If you can guess which release I'm loading I'll give you all the money from my PayPal account.
Hint: It's not the song that's playing

And yes, there is still the uncertainty (despte the hope) of if the rest of the songs in my list will EVER appear in Apple Music. I mean, there's iTunes, but that doesn't guarantee a streaming experience. And I'm not even talking about those that aren't even in iTunes. But that, I'm keeping to a minimum. I mean, I will support indie artists even if they can't afford to get their songs on this digital platform, seriously. In the meantime, I can still enjoy the songs which have been available on Apple Music not as its original release I reviewed ie. single song in album, amongst all common exceptions. THE ORAL CIGARETTES is a good example of that, because there are only albums thus far, really. And that also means their new single released this week is nowhere to be seen.

Because their discography isn't just like this.
And I swear months ago this page was empty.

This is it then. Wow, that was a lot. I hope the screenshots aren't boring, but we're talking about serious business here lol. Still, I only do this because there aren't many resources on the experience, especially with people apprehensive to take this route like me, back then in November last year when I wanted to support the artists I know more. Cya guys next time then, and until then... no APoL Chapter 17 is not done yet. I have to finish writing that car accident first haha

Edit 2017.07.07: From my sis who has learnt about a thing or two on Apple Music Japan because she also subscribed to it (thanks to Ikimonogakari, as mentioned) and she found out that the downside of 90 days only applies to switching of iCloud libraries which is apparently separate from iTunes, Apple Music and the rest of the App Store, which are considered together. So yeah, theoretically you can stream music while keeping a separate iCloud music library. So yeah, I could've been testing both my local Apple Music streaming with Japan in free trial simultaneously back then. Damn.

The Release: APoL Chapter 16

Okay, not to surprise anyone, but I did it. Not that I'm back in momentum or whatever, but I know the following months I might just continue this for real. We'll see. I'm doing this because it's like 90% done and I decided to finish in an afternoon.


Here. APoL Chapter 16. And yes, I've moved on to a new arc. Now I have to finish it haha

As you may have also noticed I've also improved "the" site to facilitate easy reading, so no more Scribd stuff anymore. You can also read the earlier chapters too. Sorry for large text if it bothers you because I'm lazy to do for every paragraph. Yeah. it's a chore.


Time for my dinner. Cya... soon. I mean, I haven't even done that Apple Music review follow-up I promised. If I can get it done tonight then sooner will be later, yes? *laughs*

The Entertainment News 2017 Edition Issue #26

Sorry, too busy playing Psychonauts (Audience: What, now?) that I'm not bothered to do anything else this weekend. So yeah, expect a quick one in the Klassic Note section haha

Then again, I need to find new songs. I can't just depend on LILI LIMIT lol okay let's finish this

アニメ Alice to Zouroku

I mean, Hatori-chan, you should've killed yourself. *shock* Mind blown. But please don't, otherwise we have no story to write lol

After this new episode (#AliceToZouroku11) we still have a mystery. Well, for the alternative world that is Wonderland, of course. But with Hatori's story, we may have a bigger picture. The girls talk about their past, and yes Sana-chan technically cannot talk about hers, but the show is trying to draw parallels. Through Sana-chan's perfect vocabulary and terminology that she learnt in like a month lol, she explains about how she is part of Wonderland as mentioned long before this episode, and how in this case she is just a communication tool created to link with the real world. So yeah, Dreams of Alice may just be instance, assumed the same way as our galaxy. (Remember The Big Bang?) That's as far as we know though, as Hatori talks about her past, her connection with her mother whom she shouldn't be too connected to anyways (her mother has some temper, her advice kind of sucks because she told Hatori to introduce herself to EVERYONE), and her life up till now. Hey, human versus an entity, which one is more real? We shall wait for the final episode? I guess, to find out.

Nice try, b*tch. *laughs*
As if that door will work when Sana can't use her powers.

P.S. MVP this episode is Kashimura "Happy Alien" Sanae haha. Okay, it's just her mainly, but I'm more focused on the storytelling than bother to think any of the two girls deserve praise. Come on, we know Sanae-chan is the real cute girl here haha talking too much makes you less attractive you know?

アニメ Tsuki ga Kirei

I don't believe I'm saying this but... KOUTAROU MOTHER MVP!!! No seriously, I'm not joking. You did it, old woman. *sob*

The new episode (#TsukiGaKirei11) focuses on Koutarou's decision last episode to go to the high school Akanecchi is going. So yeah, obviously the mother will get to hear about it, and there goes in the drama. Of course there's the usual transition of a quarrel with the mother, not listening to her for once in his goddamn life, and working hard to achieve his goals, even if it is for a woman. As I said, it's better to have a goal which is meaningless than have no goal which is meaningful. For pragmatic parents like Koutarou's, I feel it's just another stereotypical example of the story showing how this might pan out. But as the father said, the mother is supporting after regretting her stand. Hey, as they always say, parents never abandon their kids decisions to do anything. (okay, maybe is I said it, but still) Also worthy of mention but to a small extent is the Christmas meetup. Koutarou just bought a handkerchief which will make me as Akanecchi probably mad (haha can't say that huh, Akane?), but the return gift was much more. Hey, as mentioned before, Akanecchi may be doing way too much above what Koutarou has shown his love, but it's okay. Surprisingly, that's what makes this relationship going. I mean, even the sister's getting practical for some reason. I mean, Koutarou made his decision, so he's going to live with it, responsibility and everything. If they break up, then... I'll stop watching this show. So don't. Don't even try, dear author. *laughs*

An overview of the Mizuno family.
A kind of rebellious kid, the mother who cares too much, and the father who sips his tea lol

P.S. This week's insert song is... adapted to a Chinese song somehow, if I'm not wrong. (No really, stop stealing awesome Japanese songs already haha) The melody is surprisingly familiar. Yes, I recognise that even as I weep. Hey, perfect timing, isn't it?

アニメ Eromanga-sensei

Yep, it's the episode we've been waiting for. And I wonder how this got on national TV, really. Oh it was a late night broadcast? No wonder lol

The final episode (#EromangaSensei12) is still from the original work I suppose, and as promised from Elf-sensei to Sagiri after the work vacation in the villa she promised the stay-in to do anything in return. Muramasa was dragged in against her will, and Masamune gets to watch? Haha, guess what? We're always the biggest beneficiaries. In case you knew you shouldn't watch this show because you're pure unlike me lol, there was doujinshi ie. hentai manga, some censorship, and a work of art. I mean, a work of art diagramming a penis. Come on, Muramasa can't be the only knowledgeable one haha. Besides that, everyone had a great time (as usual, the audience enjoyed the most lol), and I didn't get a boner. Thank goodness. But hey, I wouldn't be surprised for a season 2 or whatever, as they did kind of leave something behind for future plot development, like Sagiri doing doujinshi, showing the manager once again and stuff. I'm very welcome for this harem erotic slice-of-life stuff any time of the day, especially if it doesn't turn me on. No really, porn is more than this FYI haha

I don't want to put a mature content warning, so you only get this lol
Sagiri when she has locked on to some pussy cute girls haha

P.S. Mature rating? If not including this episode this is lower than Seitokai Yakuindomo. After this one though, I'm not so sure anymore haha

アニメ PriPri Chii-chan!!

Surprise!! I mean, I didn't expect to watch a kid's show either lol

Let's talk a little about how I started with this show. It's the theme songs. *laughs* Okay, I know it's been like, cornered by people I know of already (Asakura Momo's doing the opening, Aki-chan is in the ending, and the new ending theme is going to Natsukawa Shiina's 2nd single) but still. The show may just be simple in plot, it may just be a ten-minute show, but I must say, I'm enjoying it. After all these weeks I decided to not wait for it to end because chances are it isn't (this can go on forever as far as I can tell), so I decided to talk about it from here. In summary, the story talks about underground dwellers (of course they must be cute) coming up to the surface ie. human world in fear of being taken into custody or whatever, but hey they met a good guy. Yuka-chan (as voiced by Asakura Momo) is the human who houses Chii-chan (the main guy), Joe-kun (the bro) and Uc-chan, which Yuka has previously taken care of prior to Chii-chan's arrival. Since then, they have been playing around with her life (and vice versa lol), and this is how the story goes apparently. We've reached a point where it's reaching the point of plot development because for once (as of Episode 11), Yuka is going to visit the underground world with the others! (Okay, there's that alien, I know) So yeah, we may be seeing Non-chan (voiced by Aki-chan, coincidentally) and many others in the near future. Hey, I'm not telling you to watch a kid's show, I iterate again, but amongst all the credits and whatever it takes to make this show funny (it's not an original production ie. it's a manga adaptation like most Anime anyway), so you can give it a chance. But of course, if you're bored of slapstick humour and can't take irritating cute stuff, then I guess you should stay away de-chi! *laughs*

A summary of Yuka-chan havinig this many irritating stuff cute beings

P.S. So yeah, I'll only be covering this show every end of a season (for as long as this goes I guess), so expect the next review in like, September. No promises then, that's for sure, but I'll still mention it once in a while, yes?

漫画 Kuroshitsuji

The new chapter (129) probably will leave us more confused than ever, if not worse. I shall spoil it for your right now because I got to discuss about it starting now - there are two Ciel Phantomhives. I'm not joking. Why? I can't get an idea of it as fast as I can finish reading it, but this is no hallucination. I hope the decked-out drawing of the painting has got nothing to do with it (haha I doubt so lol), but then it was a surprise. For once I thought it was the father but hey, I recognised those thin, short legs. Then again, many have seen who the "Blue Star" is, and is also possibly the main antagonist of this arc besides Bravat himself, but hey, saving himself? Why doesn't Bravat say anything about it? Or is this just a separate thing? Thinking that might go two sides anyways, I would consider the first one more plausible. Assuming Bravat saved the one guy in order to rid of Agni and in consequence, getting rid of the current Ciel (as I would call the not "Blue Star" guy from now) to take his place. Funny thing is then, why? Is there some family history we have been missing out? Then again, we'll not know. What we do know though, now leading to the other side, Soma has seen the face of the killer, and chances are as we have seen that it's not as short as Ciel, and it has got to do with Elizabeth who is still, currently missing. So many questions still left unanswered, but I feel we're getting closer. Damn, I wished I could read this in bulk instead. (Also, I'd like to assume for now, that the "Blue Star" has nothing to do with "imposter" Ciel now; let's treat them separately until the story reveals any link.)

#mindfuck

P.S. My guess here is the "imposter" Ciel is the him from before the fire, ie. when he hasn't gave up hope and he's still some arrogant rich kid or whatever. Remember, we don't know too much about his past.

漫画 Dagashi Kashi

The new chapter (64) discusses about what has been aired on Anime but surprisingly unforgettable, which is just the guys trying to pick up girls. Haha not really, as they use a packet of fortune-telling sweets to tell the tale. I mean, the girls aren't even mad.

They are playing girls' stuff though, Saya-chan.

漫画 A Channel

The new chapter (96) tries to make those two teachers (you know who I'm talking about haha) and Kamate-sensei is here to help lol. Stringing Tooru to help out, and Run-chan somehow being in it, they spot the couple having lunch together. Through a series of unexpected events, they are somehow indebted to each other. Okay, Kitou-sensei wants it, so... *laughs* All in all, it's going according to plan. I mean, for Kamate-sensei, at least.

That's not it, Nagi-chan~

P.S. MVP this week Nagi-chan (the one above) because of the last part. I mean, no one will recognise her without her glasses already she doesn't need the censoring lol

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week brings us a couple of releases, of which I'm probably not putting on my list just yet. Yeah, it's hard to find new songs recently. First things first, I finally got some time to listen to Ray's best album and also her final release, and decide to just give one last song as a send-off. For this week, negoto's new single is really not great in my opinion at least, and I haven't gotten a hold of TWEEDEES' new mini-album yet. I mean, I know I have Apple Music, but even then.

And next week brings us the long-awaited LILI LIMIT's new EP which no doubt I'll give a listen to, and I'm starting to like the topic song this time around.

In other news, Neat's = YUI from RYTHEM = Niitsu Yui is starting off her final change in artist name to start off anew in yet another refresh of her music career. Using her own name now, she intends to release an album soon and already has new song previews up online. I mean, it doesn't feel like any different in music style I guess, but visually it was quite a change. I wouldn't say an improvement since I don't really care, but I can't wait to listen to more of her new songs. Remember 2014? Yeah, it's been a while already. I need those new songs haha


This is it then. If I forget anything blame on the game haha. I'll talk a little about my experience thus far as a closure then. Psychonauts as a game is pretty interesting in concept, and back in 2005 (I'd be like, 12?) this would have been my time-killer. Then again, it's your usual back then new generation 3D platformer, which proves tough for me especially when I am using the recently purchased game controller to play. It's not the controls thing, but either it's I'm dumb or the bosses are tough, but I just can't do it well. I end up finding walkthroughs to help me get through some parts of the game (I've used the "lifeline" for three times already thus far, on to my fourth soon lol), which makes me feel like a cheater. Oh well, I just want to finish playing the story at least. If you haven't played it though, you would like the story, to say the least. Now I want to play the sequel which is going to release soon. Like, next year soon if I'm not wrong.

Cya guys next week then, and until next week... I'll spend some time on APoL if I can (because after this I'll be tied to FYP very soon) and I'll do up an update on Apple Music. In case you don't know, it has gotten a whole lot better the last time I reviewed it. Until next time then.

The Entertainment News 2017 Edition Issue #25

Ugh, another uneasy week ahead, next week. I know; conscription is terrible. *laughs*

On the other hand, I'm entertained (a lot from RC) so I may be able to survive next week. Fingers crossed.

Next week is also the start of my reduced data plan because my internship ended last month. Uh oh, shouldn't have done that. Then again, not like my phone battery will hold up. But there's the new game event starting on Tuesday... #firstworldproblems

アニメ Alice to Zouroku

"Ha! I'm really powerful! I've got my powers as the Red Queen and a whole bunch of pancakes as collateral to lose to you!" - Kashimura Sana, 2017

The episode (#AliceToZouroku10) continues on confronting the couple on the Dreams of Alice, it seems. Sana-chan is really a very bad liar, making up all these things to get people to apologise even though (1) people apologise immediately because that's not why she should do this to them and, (2) she cannot confront on people. There is no resolution, basically. Hey, can we blame her? She has the EQ of like a three-year-old. On the other hand, she did listen to Ayumu's call on helping her friend Hatori out, but of course that didn't go any well either. To make things worse, Hatori used her powers and caused the inner world housing Sana-chan and her to collapse, causing massive spawns of Dreams of Alice in the real world, and finally, Ichijou gets worried. Two things we have learnt here. Firstly, the research facility is not closed. It has been occupied by the police to monitor the Wonderland (which it is called) which is (I assume) the core of Sana-chan's imaginative powers. And then, there's Ichijou. Why now? Why only when there's a problem? Then again, is there really a solution? In a predicament where two ability users seemingly lost their power trapped in the alternative world, can even anyone get in there to patch things up? I don't know, because this is all magic. But I'm interested, to even see if there is any form of conclusion to this weird mess. Hey, it's Sana-chan who continued this fight first.

Just because it's cute and Sana-chan looks stupid in it lol

P.S. "Only one person is left who really cares about me." Haha could it be *pfft* 'your mother'?? lol

アニメ Tsuki ga Kirei

Say it! You want this relationship to go on for another two years? SAY IT!! (lol that's me as Akane when pestering Koutarou)

The new episode (#TsukiGaKirei10) is such an emotion roller coaster, I'm going crazy over it already. We are reminded on the various events that will be happening, including Koutarou finally starring as the acting summoner (I guess?) for the Kawagoe Festival, and Akane going to the festival with her track club mates for their last trip. Anxious that a particular someone might be lost, Hira finally took the time to confess to Akane, of course, to be rejected by her. Funny thing is Hira actually thought he had a chance this whole time until Koutarou appeared, being the narrow-minded person he is. No really, I don't care, that Hira-kun. On other things, Koutarou obviously knew about it, and is getting jealous. She made Akane sad about it (Koutarou you son of a b*tch YOU'RE JUST LIKE YOUR MOTHER lol), but then finally, Akane took the initiative to make up with him. Hey, I must say it once again, from the hugs to the kisses to the crying, Akane is MVP of this episode. Never before have I seen a romance story take a turn this bad and supposedly patch up this well. Koutarou, you're damn lucky to have someone who actually cares for once in your life. Well, it may be a little less subtle, and it may take a few days (I mean, patching up immediately would be better of course, but you know this show), but still. All is well with the happiest couple in the world (screw Koutarou's mother, please), and I can't wait to see what's next. Considering their circumstances, I must say this is going to be some long-distance love. Well, not unless Akane stays at Koutarou's cram school and Koutarou actually goes to the high school Akane is already going. Ah, such is youth. Promises made are so fulfilling, so directed, so... romantic.

No Akane wasn't eating a fortune cookie lol

P.S. Sorry to say that but my prediction of Koutarou appearing where Hira confessed to was alone with Akane was spot on. Totally nailed it. Good thing my prediction thereafter was wrong since Koutarou did mention about it after Akane pestered him for a while. Man, I wished some girl will do that to me haha
P.P.S. Shout-out to the school's Literature Club (ie. Koutarou only haha) for hiring a bunch of temps to pose for the graduation picture lol
(My comment on RC)

アニメ Eromanga-sensei

I like how the ending depicts Sagiri to like, have some disability lol "I've always been practising" to get out of the house? I've been doing that for YEARS!!

The new episode (#EromangaSensei11) somehow concludes on the main story, as seeing the preview of next episode (also likely series finale) it might just be filler. We got a flashback on how the main couple became the professionals they are now, and yeah, it's a lot of dream pursuing, but surprisingly they have been supporting each other this whole time. Find it familiar? You have not been paying attention to the previous episode with Muramasa. On the other hand, we see a couple of supporting parents (Masamune's father, the real Eromanga-sensei that is Sagiri's mother haha) to let their kids do whatever they want to, and allowing such a breeding on the Internet to exist. Well, maybe it's because of the single parent thing, but whatever. Such coincidences are then stacked against the fact that they have indeed met up with each other in the future as professionals and written THE story that they have always wanted to as a collaboration. Hey, what a nice ending, yes? Top it off with the highest amount of references from Tsukasa-sensei's (the author) previous work Oreimo, you can't make this any better. But hey, as I said, there's filler episode. And we've only seen Sagiri in a bikini, and sweating. Separately, but not both. My inner otaku wants that to happen, so let's see if this series will live up to its super stereotypical Anime standards.

"Sagiri 7 years old, now actively being a hikkimori*" lol
(*Hikkimori = a stay in)

P.S. MVP Sagiri's mother. Totally sick in the mind, 100% influence on the daughter, and an expert in drawing. Now you wished your mother was like her.
P.P.S. I like to think that they got similar people to do the cast of this show from the start so they can reference to Oreimo like, in this episode lol. I mean, or else Nakamura Yuuichi (who voices the father here, the main guy there) will only have one "um?" to say lol the credits (yes I noticed that brat Kana is still doing lives in 2017 haha)

アニメ Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2

The final episode of the season (#AttackOnTitan37) concludes on the fighting. I'll not leave you speculating, but suffice it to say Ymir made a choice. To save the two traitors instead of staying with Christa, who, along with the other Scouts, managed to retrieve Eren back within the walls. Turns out Eren may be able to command Titans at will for some reason (I'm not going to spoil this because I read the Wiki), and this might be the game changer from here on. Thanks for the many who sacrificed for this season because it was worth it. It gave Ymir a reason to save the traitors, and gave Mikasa good time to "confess" to the guy she was always beside with. Hey, I'm just saying. On other things, Connie and Hannes deduced that humans are the ones who created Titans (which now can explain Eren's father and his research) to the commanders, and that got half-dead Erwin smiling for once. I know. Very creepy. To preview the new season (yes it's coming) next year we see once again that monkey of a Titan and someone on top of him. Hey, that's good enough to make me look forward to another season of this action. I just hope the theme songs can get better the next time round.

Now this is what I call cool. I mean, Erwin's okay, but this. *laughs*

P.S. [MINOR SPOILERS IN THIS PARA] I read up the Wiki and Eren was supposedly crowned as one of the Founding Titans who can not only command on Titans but also take over their memories and stuff. Sounds pretty cool, but without much reason as far as this Anime goes thus far it doesn't mean anything. Maybe it's time to check out that basement lol
P.P.S. Because Christa Historia looked so cool this episode, MVP Historia!!! And you're welcome for the GIF below. I wished this was like, for a magical girl transformation lol but still the soundtrack was great on this one

I swear the animation team had a hard time making this lol
(I meant the body shape haha)

(My comment on RC)

漫画 Kuroshitsuji

The chapter that I haven't read (128) continues on when Sebastian and Ciel came back to notice the incident which happened in their stay-place. Agni was obviously killed, and Soma slapped Ciel in the face. Investigating the house, they find a knife slashed message on the wall and something dropping from Soma's hands to hint that Ciel may have known about something, and it may be someone we likely know. Problem is, why did he question Sebastian? Did he think Sebas-chan will fake death reports to make this incident happen? Then again, it makes you think who at this point hasn't been eliminated but still can be hunting for whatever Ciel has around him? I'd like to assume Jack the Ripper isn't dead yet, but that was like so long ago. Then again, it can be tied to Bravat I guess. The last time any incident is hugely tied to a character we know of is on the Atlantic ship, where the zombies on the ship have a mastermind called Undertaker. So yeah, it can just happen again. Then again, I don't know. Guess we may not have long to find out.

Yeah, Grell wasn't lying.
But really, why the shinigamis know of death timing, I still don't know.

P.S. But seriously, assuming Sebastian never told lies in this series (outside I don't know lol), then it's even weirder. Then it may not be someone who was revived, and this is really likely considering we don't know who that mysterious person Bravat is pumping the blood of half of London to, is. But seriously, unless they tell me in the face I won't consider this a possible deduction.

漫画 Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru!

The new chapter (52) concludes (I'm using this word too often lol) on the library episode they had a couple of chapters ago. The President apparently had the book, and Usami landed on Uchimaki. Period. *laughs* Okay, maybe a little more. They were searching for the book, so it seems that it hasn't been borrowed out, so it's in the library. I don't know why the guy don't want them to take the book (so the search is over and they have to go back?) (I mean, he likes the air-con here lol), but hey, why the couple keeps landing on top of the other is also a mystery.

I didn't mention this above, so I'll leave it to your imagination haha

MOVIE
John Wick:
Maybe next week. I'm not in the mood right now. Also, that digital movie rental that I accidentally pressed which will expire will come first. It'll be a mystery for now, but I would say it's "fantastic" haha

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

I reviewed a couple of releases this week instead of those I mentioned from last week. Yeah, I noticed there's a lot more that I know (or not) of which I can listen to this month. THE ORAL CIGARETTES' new single is okay for their standards which is nice in my opinion, and Numakura Manami's first album is... I'm not blaming her here; the songs aren't good. Ray's best album (also her final release) is not going to make me like her singing voice anytime soon (her looks though, that's a different topic), and that XXL guy who has been famous online recently because of his new album... is not aligned to my listening style. Too much pop/beats, to be honest. wacci's latest single turned in interesting with their unusual style, so I'll give it. Of course it took me a couple of clicks to confirm they are releasing an album after keeping quiet for a year (well not like I knew), so I may listen to that in August by then? I'll see about it.

In other news, thanks Apple Music for creating preview pages in their website overhaul so I can share songs on Twitter now. I'll be doing that more often in the future, that's for sure. And yes, I'm assuming if it exists in Apple Music. Also, Aki-chan's best album is near with another month before release, and they released a half-an-hour trailer of her selection of top 15 songs. Hehe, region block won't stop me from watching that stuff, that's for sure. There's also the recently announced Taketatsu Ayana's best album incoming, but to vote for your best song (only one btw) you have to provide your name and address. Yeah, and you'll get more votes if you're a fanclub member. Very different from Tomacchan's best album back in last year, I must say. Oh well, not voting anyway I can't provide an address haha

Next week brings in negoto's new single which I'm not interested in at the moment, so I don't know what to listen now. On the other hand, I didn't really record on things recently. Be sure to check out my Twitter for more though. Then again I'll be reminded when next Wednesday comes (okay I am suddenly remembered of TWEEDEES' new single), provided I even have the time to review anything this week.


This is it then. As you know I'm going green next week (and it's not because of vegetables lol), so my mood is changing to adapt to the slow pace over there. I'd rather stay at home and burn more hours on that awesome game which is Stardew Valley (recently bought it, and that is before I spent 70+ hours on it before haha), but hey, such is life. Cya guys next week then, and until next time... my sister wants to join the army? No you're not getting a follow-up on what will happen, especially if it's unlikely.

The Entertainment News 2017 Edition Issue #24

I'm SO tired now because I'm dumb enough to spend the whole afternoon playing that K-ON! PSP game and not watching Anime and now I'm binge watching them now haiz

Haha, don't worry, it's only for the ones aired yesterday. Also, I'll talk about why I'm going retro and playing games with a controller this week lol stay tuned

アニメ Alice to Zouroku

Followed the title of the Anime at the opening this time, and probably from now on. I feel stupid not doing so, actually.

The new episode (#AliceToZouroku09) continues on last episode's story, with Hatori-chan. The visit from the twin sisters* went as planned as Sana-chan managed to undo the power, and Zouroku and the others are all just fine. What's not fine is Sana-chan's hatred for revenge. Hating the couple, she seems to have a plot to teach the two a lesson. To not spoil you guys, we start with Ayumu (the guy) next episode. This is going to be fun. On other things, Yonaga and Asahi (*I don't remember the names, as you can see before this) are literally mind blown of the live Sana-chan is leading, taking baths that she never does (because she uses the magic anyway), taking care of household chores and everything in between. Hey, I guess this is the positive part of this show I'll be embracing a lot. Not so much positive is the fact that Hatori has now decided to isolate herself (including her best friend) off the house, only staying within her family. This finally proves to have its downsides, as Naito and the police force have been trying to investigate on her but has always been driven away successfully by her powers. Which brings me to my point last episode, where the police and Ichijou (the one with powers) to have noticed the problem in the town and took action somehow. Turns out we'll need the magical girl's powers in order to settle this. Meanwhile, we're met with the other magical girl, or should I say, "magical queen", as she brings in the punishment to the innocent target that is Hatori's friend. Oh poor guy; please do explain yourself before you get killed by magic lol
P.S. Anyway Ayumu you're going to die by magic so why not save your friend first haha. Well, which will be what he's going to do I guess. He's been searching for Sana-chan for a while now

Damn, that perfect voice sync (kind of, if you hear properly haha)
Sanae-chan is impressed.

P.P.S. And the MVP for this episode is... Sanae-chan!! Hey, bed horseplay may be fun, but getting jealous about it is EVEN more fun haha. Sorry girls; Aki-chan wins this entire series in my opinion hehe

アニメ Tsuki ga Kirei

How can a purely messaging scene be THIS entertaining??? Damn, LINE is great. Okay, all messaging platforms are great. I'm just being biased lol

The new episode (#TsukiGaKirei09) talks about what happens after exams. Well, pretty much everything to round up their last year in middle school. Akane runs her last track meet with her friends and the club, possibly following up with a final outing. Koutarou is worried about his high school stuff, pressured by his parents and stuff, and searching for the idea that is to be a light novel author. (Honestly saying, light novel is no different from literature, the shop guy is right) And I may have just lied until now hehe. Okay, first things first, Chinatsu and Hira are still in thought. And that final outing without Koutarou might just change something. Also, Akane may have to move house, so... going to the same high school with his partner may be a tough move in order to continue track and field stuff. Also, Koutarou's mother is a d*ck. Seriously. The father is the best haha I said it. Then again, it's a lot of endings about to happen, and I trust the Anime to sum up this series up nicely, if not better. On other things, Koutarou's ambush on Akane's track meet is just great, if not fantastic. Really, and he can make jokes. So yeah, this relationship is pretty much cemented already, right?


Right?

This episode is sponsored by...
Nope, they didn't spell wrongly. Without the first letter it means "go" in Japanese

P.S. Cannot not talk about the short stories at the back. And that's how Akane's sister got her boyfriend lol. And yeah, if you're too poor don't think of "going to outskirts of town" with your girl using her rich parents' money. If you and the guy don't feel ashamed I do lol

アニメ Eromanga-sensei

Hmm... another character-based episode? Hey, welcome to the harem Anime of the season, ladies and gentlemen.

The new episode (#EromangaSensei10) talks about Muramasa (Senjuu) apparently. The guys are still at the resort, but Elf-sensei's "lifetime" seems to have ended. Well, considering there's her brother Chris and they were here to get work done instead of just play King's Game lol. Anyways, Masamune found out that his biggest fan is right in front of her eyes, and decided to give her his thanks. In return, he helped her to find another dream, so to not stop writing just because there's a novel printer right in front of her already haha. All in all, sentimental, a lot of funny, and plenty of harem. You're welcome, dear otaku audience. *laughs* Anyways, MVP is Sagiri because she plays ecchi every time she appears in an episode, which is every single one lol

What happens when your obsession has become creepy and they tell you to stop.
Damn, this one is funny as heck

P.S. Okay, maybe MVP should be Muramasa because by looking at her bikini outfit in the ending and her wearing kimono without panties she's freaking HOT! *laughs*
P.P.S. Straight other guy is irritating when he's drunk. Is he voiced by a newbie or is he never drunk before? *doesn't bother to search online* haha

アニメ Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2

Oh good, the season ends next episode. Phew. I thought they are going to leave us hanging with such a cliffhanger. Get it? "Hanging"? (Audience: Ugh...) Sorry I know it's a bad joke

The latest episode (#AttackOnTitan36) talks about Erwin chasing after the running Armoured Titan, of course, with Ymir and Eren on it, and this time round, with Christa. Then again, it's not about that. Most of the stuff surrounds on the understanding of taking sides, as Ymir tries to convince (this it the first time I ever used this word so affirmatively) (also because the target's an idiot) her about taking this side, because as mentioned before, Christa can help reveal more secrets within the walls to the outside world. Then again, the guys don't have much time as the Scouts led by Erwin is coming in. Despite part of him being eaten he still insists the (mostly dumb) soldiers to get Eren back. Him, with Mikasa, managed to get Eren back only to be flung Titans (I shall not spoil on how this happened) by Reiner (as a Titan) and everybody landing in pieces. Amongst all this chaos, someone - or should I say some beast - appears before Eren. Yeah, what is he going to do, now that we don't remember what happened four years ago when this series started? Lol guess what this season is going to end and we may not get season 3 very soon, so...

And suddenly the nanny-nanny-poo-poo things came into mind lol
(And no the one outside is not a Titan)

P.S. SPOILERS [YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED; SKIP THIS PARA IF YOU WANT TO LIVE]
As far as I know Eren WILL get to know of the outside Titan human world, so yeah, the outcome will be pretty definitive in ensuring Eren leaves the place. Ymir and Christa I don't know, but chances are they will too. On other things, the Titan we saw as a cliffhanger? Chances are this is the game changer. Who it actually is that thinks Eren's mother tastes great? Your guess is as good as mine. (only the previous sentence is spoiler-free lol)

漫画 Dagashi Kashi

The new chapter (63) talks about a mechanical rock, paper, scissors machine. (I say this because I don't want you to know we here use "scissors, paper, stone" lol) Running out of things to play especially if you live in the suburbs and cannot afford a game console because your dad doesn't work hard enough or accept that offer from the biggest sweets company in Japan (lol), Kokonotsu and Tou-kun are in search of something new. Cue Hotaru and that heavy heck of a machine, and they pretty much gambled all their allowances with it, I bet. Sayashi is well-off after just one round though lol

Dagashi Kashi video game lol
(What is this, the '90s?)

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

Lineup for June 2017 in Klassic Note:

• This week: Asakura Momo - Tokubetsu Ichiban!! [Single]
• Next week: THE ORAL CIGARETTES new single
• 21st June: negoto - DANCER IN THE HANABIRA [Single]
• 28th June: LILI LIMIT - LAST SUPPER E.P.

Currently, all but negoto. The preview I heard in whole from Apple Music, it was disappointing. Oh well.

Okay, this week first. I just came back from a small awakening ride (because I just woke up lol more on that later) and I'm listening to theses guys:

Maybe it's just me hitting "the wall", but this is awesome.

Be ready to be touched by "Sunrise In My Attache Case" https://t.co/dz91UZglX3

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 11, 2017

I know. Weird band name. But they know Japanese. And now, they know me. (see Tweet for details) On other things, Asakura Momo's new single was SO CLOSE to being on my shelf so I can finally have said I reviewed each of the three TrySail members' solo releases. But oh well, maybe next time. Talking about reviews, I've recently reviewed Aki-chan's latest single (at last) and miwa's single... from last year. *laughs* Okay, I'll stop digging on her new single. Haha sorry miwa if your new single reminds me of something from last year lol

As mentioned above, next week is THE ORAL CIGARETTES' new single ie. their turn to show their new music, and for now, the Anime ending theme song is sounding quite nice. Be sure to check out my YouTube playlist to find out more. This, and some other things I recently gave too that are available online. I mean, if you don't subscribe to a streaming service like me. Then again, even that proves unable to cover all ground anyways, so...


This is it then. This week I took the sales online in local sales event (it's called GSS if you're interested) around the country and discounts for branded products are at an all time low. So I decided to experiment on two things: Get myself some luxury audio experience, and try out #controllerlife for once in my keyboard-mouse life. (I did have my first hand experience on a PS3 controller back when I was at my friends house though, so that got me interested) So I got myself a Logitech controller and a Razer headphone. (#budgetlife) But hey, all is well, just that now I've transitioned from playing with standard games (GTA, Mafia III, No Man's Sky etc.) that can support controllers to emulators. Which explains why I've been playing with a PSP emulator on my big screen for the whole afternoon. I think I got neck pains for playing a concentrating game too long (K-ON! game was a rhythm-based game) with the hot sun shining in my room, and by now my body feels hot so I think I got the summer heat in me now (this is not a joke) and I'm feeling feverish. And I have to do running for the whole of next week.

*sigh*

Maybe I'll pop a couple of Panadol pills and go have an early night, if this isn't early enough. Cya guys then, and until next time... if I feel okay I'll do up a post or two. I may have just changed my plans for doing #KN10YEARS.
(No seriously, this needs to be a thing haha)

The Klassic Note Review 2017.06 Issue 2

I wished I was here to do a review of Mocho's single No.2, but I'm not. Instead, I'm reviewing two singles. Get the two/2 thing?

Ugh, I'm bad at puns. Let's move on, shall we?

(As usual, I only review Regular Editions. The covers are just for show. See THE PACKAGE for details)

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Toyosaki Aki - Honey And Loops [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

Anime Edition

(I know, getting close-ups are tough. On the other hand, Aki-chan dancing isn't all too bad hehe. Oh, and ignore Yuka-chan please haha)

Origin: We should all be familiar with this woman already. Legend voice actress for her uniquely cute voice (haha), a niche singer who was given a music career of her own style emphasising on relaxing tunes, and this time it has all changed. For the second time (first being Kanae Tamae in 2014 I guess) in her music career she sings a lively tune, this time involving what is called a dance number, ie. disco tune. Not that it's modern disco, but it's dance hype. The ones with a standard tempo. And I'll take it. Playing around with her music isn't unusual for once, and this type of releases from this 30-year-old (oops) isn't going to happen much longer. So we might as well enjoy it while we can haha youth is harsh isn't it

(1) Honey And Loops
Yes, the topic song. As mentioned above, it's a dance number, so she has to dance. And if you watched the tie-up Anime PriPri Chii-chan you'll notice she dances the SAME EXACT WAY the characters dance in the Anime. Very, very cute, in my opinion. Other than that, you get a standard Anime ending theme song, not much flare there. Well, apart from the fact she's already dancing and singing a happy tune, taking in a simple chorus and an overall simple and short melody, I can say this song is in the safe category. And hey, I happen to like simple songs, so thanks whoever wrote the song again. Thanks for not making it sound too weird. That, and I'll dance to the chorus any amount of times haha
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(2) Randone [Trekking, in French]
I came in with an impression that this was one of those lovely relaxing Aki-chan songs that I've heard many times, and I'll grow to love this one too, which is also the reason why I didn't hesitate to pre-order this release after hearing the preview. Little do I know I have to say at this point I'm not buying it, and I was rather furious when I heard to the bridge part (not of the trek). At the least, it's not the best song in her list, which was disappointing. On the other hand, the simple melody throughout is making this a lot more palatable than I thought it would be, which is a good sign. Otherwise, you'd be glad to know the lyrics share a similar feeling when going hiking or trekking, which is never as relaxing as this song, seriously. The lyrics are simplistically fantastic though; the song... not so much.

"How far do (we) have to climb, to arrive at (the) destination?
Facing the horizon, what can (we) see?
No matter how far (we) go, how much (we) feel tired
The world (we) don't know of, let's go search for it"

Rating: 4 stars (Average)

Conclusion: Overall your usual Aki-chan single. It doesn't feel like this the first time I had my full review of it when it released, but now I think I'm convinced. It is a good single. If you liked Aki-chan's relaxed style and her songs, the topic song will give you some energy while you can relax away with the B-side. Such a wonderful package, it's no wonder I have to grab myself a copy. You should go take a listen to, and if you haven't liked her, this might be a good time to see her dance to music.


(Wow, I like how I have to read Japanese definitions in order to understand a French word lol. On the other hand, I can't get results for the B-side track name as it is. Seriously, that one guy who produced the whole song.)

WE'RE NOT DONE YET!!

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

miwa - Princess/Shan Ran Ran [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

Anime Edition

(I wish all the hands extending to miwa is all hers. I can't confirm that though lol. Also, close-ups are great)

Origin: A little less than a year ago in June 2016, singer-songwriter miwa released another single. It might not be much, but this one feels a whole lot different. And with this much tie-ups and a song list you have to listen, kudos to her for making me remember her songs a year later and giving her this single. It was quite a journey, it took an awakening to notice why this wasn't reviewed yet, and here it is. I present to you, miwa's 2016 single "Princess", or actually, it's a double A-side single, something I didn't know last year. Amongst all this mess, I say this single is good. Compared to her latest single which I didn't give, I'm sorry to say miwa-san, your single last year was more interesting. Let's talk about it.

(Note: The Anime Edition has a different track list compared to the other editions. Shan Ran Ran was the first track instead and it's a collaboration with 96neko ie. Release title is "Shan Ran Ran/Princess")

(1) Princess
First things first - the introduction tune. It's a ukulele, people, if you hadn't noticed. That small guitar she holds in her hands during the music video is of the weirdest instrument she has used to present a song, and this one doesn't disappoint. The overall feel of the song is actually real good, and coupled with a simple melody and tantalising lyrics from a girl like her wanting to be princess and waiting for that prince in life, it's no wonder this left that much of an impression in me. It may feel feminine, it may sound awkwardly acoustic especially with that small guitar, but hey, she made it work. And this is pretty fantastic. Pretty, as in this song.

"Hurry up and notice me, I'm the only one waiting

Someday (we) have to meet, dear prince wait no matter what"

Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

(2) Shan Ran Ran
I guess I got stuck with this song for quite too long. But it all started one day when I awoke to this tune, for some reason. I guess the latest single got something to do with it as I listened to it the day before I woke up to this, but still. Turns out this song isn't too bad at all. If you don't mind the once in a while electronic background music, the song delivers a slightly sophisticated yet easy-listening melody and nice lyrics to listen to. The melody may not sound great at first listen, but miwa has taken the effort to make it sound different, if not acceptably unique. Compared to many who have failed to make an Anime (it's "Flying Witch" btw) opening theme song stand out, this one definitely remained in impression, long after I've heard this release.
Rating: 4 stars (Average)

(3) Kataomoi (8th March 2016 at Nippon Budoukan Live Ver.)
Firstly, the song. This is just a string instruments extended version of the original song "Kataomoi" in 2012. The legend of a song about infatuation and confession, I swear you've never loved a song so much like this one. The extended version merely reiterates, but faithfully beautifies the best parts of the song in the process. Singing along to it for the nth time sure makes it feel very different, as I can express myself just like how she sings it in this live version. This song is truly fantastic, if you haven't heard it before. Never doubted a live version of this song. Ever.
Rating: Not In List, original is 5 stars

Conclusion: This single should have been here last year. Too bad it took close to a year before it finally got recognition. At first glance this is something for miwa to try new things, but actually it's already her plan to make this another release for fans to remember. For once in a while, she can write (and sing) fantastic tunes. This is what makes her special. Do not stop yourself from liking this pop singer-songwriter. She's one of the best that Japan has to offer, and this will not disappoint.

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note


THE PACKAGE(S)

Thank goodness I don't have to do an Issue 3 (there likely won't be any after this week anyway) and I get to do this on the same day. Seriously, total coincidence. The delays I did to these two releases seamlessly combined into one delivery date for some reason. On the other hand, the second one (with miwa) should've came in earlier so I can get this post done in the afternoon.

...

Argh, never mind.

Aki-chan's single has the usual her all over the package of course, and seeing her dance poses probably already made a smile on my face, and that's all I need. The special gift is from Gamers Online Shop (because I like the slope of her chest hehe) (on the other hand there's very little print on this photo lol) which, surprisingly, like Animate, come with a complimentary magazine (named "Pro-Ge", or ProGamer) to advertise on releases and stuff. And considering this is the season for all things Anime, I saw a lot of stuff I got interested in hehe

Free bromide with purchase? Seiyuu magazine preview? Anime Eromanga-sensei cover article? What's more, this is FREE?!!

Soon. pic.twitter.com/Bi2xJYUORK

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 8, 2017

Yeah. (You'll have to take my word from here on because I'm lazy to take pictures liao) First is the promotion. Apparently they are running a voice actress photo with purchase offer, and from what I read any 3000yen purchase will earn you 3 points which can be exchanged for an exclusive Gamers edition of a voice actress! God, I wished I ordered three singles before the deadline at 4th. Yeah, it's long over, but what an offer! Second is (which should've been first) Anime "Eromanga-sensei" on the cover! Hey, Sagiri-chan! The issue has two pages (and they only have a dozen pages) dedicated to talking about the Anime in general, and it's not only a good read, but then I know most of the stuff already haha. But still, seeing the Anime just gives such a feel of comfort that it's not just me watching videos every week. Lastly, someone's in the magazine, and this one might take some explanation. Suffice it to say it's promoting a seiyuu magazine named "Seiyuu Paradise", as named in this 'magazine edition', it stars the cover girl for the current month (May), Tachibana Rika! Damn, she looks weird dressed as a gentleman, but hey, that's fanservice for you. (I like. *giggles*) Don't ask me how I knew her; you should've watched her reactions to VR haha
(Below is the Tweet from the promoted magazine)

【お知らせ】現在配布中! 『フロゲーvol.237』の声パラ出張版は～立花理香さんが登場です! 誌面でも好評の “リカ刑事(デカ)” ver.オフショット掲載ー! 是非、全国ゲーマーズ様店頭でお手にとってみてください!! #立花理香 #声パラ pic.twitter.com/c8qELYa0Y5

— 声優パラダイス公式 (@seiyu_paradise) May 23, 2017

And yes, you're right. This is only for Aki-chan's single. *laughs*

miwa's single isn't much though, considering I was super late on getting it already. Nonetheless, there's a lot of hands, not a lot of her, and... I guess I'll just take Aki-chan's package haha. Or miwa's music, if you don't mind. Remember what we are here for?

Wow, and this is it! Phew! That's a long post. I better get used to these lengths soon because I'll soon be writing up my plan for #KN10YEARS (yes it'll be a thing) on this blog, so stay tuned. Considering my schedule for the next year (ie. final year in university) I may have to make sure I do this systematically or else I'll miss my mark here and in school. Ugh, I wished I was paid to do this haha. Cya guys next time then, and... it'll probably be Entertainment News first, if I can't figure out how to make the timings for those Klassic Note 10th anniversary posts work.

P.S. I wanted to not interrupt the review any further but, yes, Kuroneko was in it. If you heard the Anime Edition (which I did), you'll hear her in the background. I guess it's not much, but hey, there's collaboration though lol.

P.P.S. Seriously, the mindf**k for a year is serious, miwa's single. I got confused hard on the title of the release because CDJapan gave the wrong title. Should've cross-checked with the official website, which I didn't. Took too much for granted already, seriously. Where's the Klassic Note Spirit? I have to ask myself the reason for my diluting efforts in my passion for music. Is it Apple Music? I hope not.

The Music Video Review - adrenaline!!!

Hey, it's me again. I thought I'll never have to do another music video review (the last time was in 2015) but I couldn't resist. After looking at the awesome Anime theme song of the season (arguably) I have to do it. Backed up by Amamiya Sora's blog post about music video timestamps featuring not her lol, I decided to give Ten-chan some credit by putting it into a full post instead of talking about it in Entertainment News. Then again, the previous one just passed, so this is just me being desperate haha.

Let's begin, shall we?

Here I shall talk in two perspectives: Ten-chan on shots of Asakura Momo (Mocho) and Natsukawa Shiina (Nansu), and then me, of shots of her. Of course, I'll keep this as unbiased as possible, even though any bias might just truly represent who I like more hehe


THE PLOT
I mean, is there? This music video generally fits in the theme of TrySail, ie. sailing to greater heights if that's what the production wants. They immerse themselves in scenes of exploration and being in the seas. Anyway, I think this brings up a notch of what they did in previous MVs, as they play around with a couple of scenes, totally enjoying themselves. And to say that only may also be an understatement. You can see it for yourself. I saw it myself and I'm impressed. At the fanservice haha


TEN-CHAN'S BLOG POST
I refer you to the blog post Ten-chan made soon as the single released back in 26th May. If you don't get it I'll provide a simple translation (insinuated phrases in brackets) on the details along with her comments.

"So, let's start with Mocho."

"Around 0:48, first round of balloons."

"(She screamed) Kya! which made me think she was really scared of it and I thought it was great. I really enjoyed that scene."

"Around 2:02, ufufu."

"Fufufufu" << That's her giggling

(Note: She's referring to her being poked by Mocho as she sings)

"Around 2:12, frowning face."

"It felt really unfortunate. I liked the shape of (her) mouth. As expected (her) disappointed face is surely attractive (to me)."

"Around 2:35, (Mocho) being fished."

"Yeah for this everyone thought (being fished) was cute, (but her) disturbed face when (she) turned back (to look at us) probably was the cutest thing."

"Only Nansu and Ten (I) managed to see that. Ah, (you guys are) getting envious already, sorry about that ne~"

"Around 4:14, getting excited."

"(She) got excited! As this part (her shaking arms up and down) is going to be part of the dance in future lives (as "waku waku" is mentioned in lyrics). To those who will attend future lives please look forward to it~"


"Next! Nan-chan!"

"Around 0:40, face peeking out."

"(Her) expression is very cute, but when she grabbed on to the lizard lion (in front of her) is also amazing."

"Around 0:43, got (face) poked."

"Can you do this 100-point face when people beside you poke you in the cheek?"

"Around 1:52, (open mouth face)"

"The expression the moment she did the open mouth face was cute! (Her) lips sticking out is so cute~ (I get) the younger sister feeling."

"Around 3:15, sandwiches (gone) missing."

"Those stares as only I looked away. Her expression looks (like a) spoiled (kid)."

"The face I gave as I took the sandwiches I wanted to eat is rather irresistible"

"Around 3:53, the part where Mochi (I guess it's 'Mocho') pops a balloon."

"Here I was shocked when Nan-chan was shocked by the balloon popping!! It's just that! It's so irresistible!"




EVERYTHING WORTH MENTIONING
Now it's my turn haha (sorry for the poor translations above please don't try to correct me)

Introducing the new navy privates: Nan, Mocho and Ten!
Pleased to be working with these privates haha

If they're trying to be like fish they're not trying.
Although I think they just want to kiss haha

Them in a bathtub. Something you don't see everyday.
OMG Ten-chan ww

Introducing Asakura Momo, aka Mocho!
I'm more interested in what's behind her though haha

I saw this in the preview before, and I laughed.
Why. Why Nan-chan get no water?

Introducing Amamiya Sora, aka Ten-chan!
This is THE best shot of her I've seen hehe you're welcome

Fishing? You don't see that water down below.

Someone screwed up right here haha

In the video they almost pushed Nan-chan down I think haha

Here Mocho blocked Ten-chan's vision through the... what you call that haha
Ten-chan's acting though, is worthy of praise.

(NOT SMARTPHONE) SELFIE FEVER!!!

Damn I wished I was the cameraman. Or the man holding that camera.

Okay who let the youngest take all the heavy stuff?
Those girls... poor Nan-chan

That delayed reaction of the fake snake popping from above.
I mean, they not even mad

So in summary here's the bed ship scene...
(Yes they have been on a bed the whole time)

... the jungle scene, and...

the bathtub scene. But not what you think haha

And if you don't know who Nan-chan/Nansu is, here's Natsukawa Shiina!
Best shot of ALL the best shots hehe maybe it's just me

The general image of this idol group.
May not be their reality, but it's close enough.
(I say that by watching the whole video)

(And everything else goes here) GALLERY!!!

OMAKE
Of course, if I don't add in this portion why bother starting this post?? haha

The first thing I thought of was this popping of the balloon.
As Ten-chan mentioned Nan-chan was shocked as you can see

Fishing Mocho! She looks so fat kawaii uncomfortable haha

And this is how you teach Mocho geography haha why is it all about her

Ten-chan popping balloons. Damn this was fun to watch

So yeah, MVP here is Mocho Nan-chan hehe. Come on, I haven't gotten over her debut single, yeah? I hope you haven't too. But Ten-chan's at her cutest thus far in any video I've watched (and I watch a lot), and Mocho is just going to get cuter with all those pranks and her random stuff haha. All in all, just fanservice, but I'm glad to have watched it. The song now is just bonus. I'll take this music video any time of the day.

Cya guys next time. Not for music videos, that's for sure.