The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #34

Yeah, it's been a week. I'm starting to feel the strain. Hopefully you aren't. If you do, I cannot do anything for you anyway. Besides offering some laughs from the things I enjoy. Okay, not the YouTube stuff. lol

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Sore ga Seiyuu!: This episode's guest voice actor is quickly introduced as the show gives us more insight to the types of dubbing voice actors do besides Anime. Koyama Rikiya may not be famous to me, but him doing a good job as the boss in Servant x Service really left an impression for me, so I know he's one of them to be featured as himself in this show. Movie dubbing takes care of listening and speaking over it at the same time (poor Futaba has to watch the scary parts umpteen times to get over it), audiobooks makes people serious even if it is not a serious book (and now I know Nagaku Yuki can speak voices other than her Ichigohime image), and game voice acting can be seriously boring (poor Ichigo doing voices for like, a dozen BLEACH games) (Rin-chan... she's fine.) and repetitive. Overall a serious episode that should've been on every episode for this show, but clearly it's not, which is good in its own way. Next episode sees them on stage, which means more new songs? We shall see.

Ranpo Kitan: Hey so this show airs between these two shows, and this latest episode we get a conclusion to a simple Twenty Faces crime, but we know now that Akechi is doing all this to stop this "formula" from fruition. Problem is in the show the idea is loosely explained, and it's already an after-incident, with the original creator already dead. This episode probably also springs a lot of theory to understand the sciences, that math is the fundamental tool to all sciences even if they are impractical, well at least in theory. Nice show. Got boobs, got chicks, little kids are fine, and weird stuff all over the place. This show can watch. Just... not that often, haha.
WORKING!!!: Well we continue with more stories from when Yamada finally decided to reunite with her family, like, just her mother but not her real brother, whilst clinging on to Souma as being her brother. I can see that though, Souma really is better as a brother in some way or another. That too, is also pushing slowly (but surely) Takanashi's feelings against Inami-chan, which is no surprise we will get an ending to them sooner or later. Talking about ending, we may be closer than we thinking, as more dangerous and weird situations are going to surface. I really wonder what ending is ahead of us for this show. Hmm...

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BLEACH: What a chapter. Mayuri is freaking me out, yet he is also fascinating at the same time, as a fellow researcher in Soul Society. I (I mean in the story) may not have limbs like this or a modified Bankai, but I have many things up my sleeve too, and that's what makes it flexible as a fighter. If one part fails, try another. If your Bankai gets stolen, use Kido because thats its own weakness. *wink* Anyways Mayuri is likely taking this down (because even if that doesn't die it will be reborn, you see), but Nemu is staring at him in a corner. Is she going to do anything? I don't think so. We know she's dead once she betrays the creator.

SHOW
MythBusters: Another fan-based episode again it seems, and without doubt the most number of myths contested this time round ever since they cut down their cast for this. Most of them only require one scene of filming to get it done at least, and tests weren't super definitive (it's more like testing the ideas that they are mostly right, anyway), just very straightforward. Golf may not be the best choice for games they aren't good at and they aren't at in real life, but then we all know not all games or even all games do not have specific instructions to teach the skill in particular. And besides, I can ask the game. That's still a problem in video games till date. Maybe if that ever happens we may see this myth plausible? Haha we can but hope. Funny watching Adam and Jamie play golf though, very like those Germans in Allo Allo, really. Whether I'll do it myself? Nah *laughs*

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This Week on Klassic Note

Quite a lot this week on Klassic Note, and we maybe leading a rush of new songs before the next part of the year comes in, which is... not much for now, but hopefully will pick up by next month. Who knows. Anyways, I shall mention again about TrySail's 2nd single which is pretty damn good considering the fact that my first impressions of the topic song isn't that great and actually the whole single is written by the same guy. So... yeah. Probably review tomorrow, or whenever the package comes which does not conflict with my morning lectures. amazarashi's new single review comes in due to my watching of the third show I picked up this season "Ranpo Kitan", and being the opening song this song is great. The B-sides aren't that impressive as one of them is shorter than 2 minutes which is against my rules for giving songs (not that it's great anyway), and the other does not leave much of an impression anyway. miwa's new single may include familiar tunes already, but the topic song... You guys watched it already? Man, the music video though...

A fight over a book? Come on, get creative already. By the way, miwa-san? Not the best of duo singers out there in my opinion. The looks.

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) August 19, 2015

Anyways, there's also new songs to expect next week and beyond. Sayuri's debut single which is the ending song from the new show I was catching up doesn't sound too bad. I may give another single featuring a female singer yet again. Yeah, even with a whole shelf of female singers this year, I know. Also, I caught on just the right time on Tomacchan's radio show to hear her new song, and I must say I like it, unlike Mina-chan's new song, so I'll see how it goes until then. It's one month later anyway. SPECIAL OTHERS have confirmed their album release in October, and VELTPUNCH has another (digital, though) single next month too. This year's going to be great. Not fantastic though, but great. (Man, what am I talking...)


Yeah that's it as always. Here is where I do a conclusion and tell you guys to come here again sometime as you please as I continue to somewhat privately share about my life, without any form of comment. Cya.
[P.S.: I know. I'm excited for the pictures too. If you wondered if Tomacchan has stripped...

Bad news is that it's a "no." Good news is it's happening next week probably. Yesh.]

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #33

"My brain's been stagnating. It needs this time of circumstances to get it going." -Kaineng, 2015

I really didn't expect to say this myself. Serious.
(BTW that's adapted from a British sitcom 'Allo! 'Allo!, just to not violate copyright infringements or whatsoever)

Well school has started, so from next week I'm going to get busy. But I suppose it won't stop me watching shows anyway, really. Look at the list below. I think I'm getting hyped for no reason. *wink*

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Sore ga Seiyuu!: (1) F***KING DRAMA! Yeah who would have known, really. Stealing roles. (2) Guest is Kugimiya Rie, and I bet if I show this to my friend he'll start watching this show lol (3) The production are assholes, but as Futaba's senior said this is rather inevitable. Whether it's production being jerks or they changed it or they want to push someone to fame using this show (a very good example I know is Denki-gai no Honya-san, where a "Futaba" is pushed aside and replaced by Ayachi, who also did the opening theme song for the show, her first Anime single cameo) and so on, you'll know that someone must be behind this. And instead of searching for the truth, letting it go is part of the work. Reality is harsh, but this show is some level of drama. (4) The ending theme song (and I don't know why they don't sing in it, also do up a music video) rocks. Compare that to the 2nd single which just want me to give because they are theme songs. Here's the evidence for their first single, released... two months before August. It's already out, the "3D" seiyuu version. I'm a voice actor fan guy.
WORKING!!!: *sob*

...

*sob*

(Audience: SO WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO BE LIKE YAMADA'S MOTHER???) Haha, I guess so. But then that was hell of an episode. 2x reunion isn't an everyday thing in this show, let alone say probably the two most important ones (romance are counted as reunions too, you know) in this story up till now. We're introduced with Yamada's mother, who apparently is not mute but is so bad with words she rather not say it. (Now I wish I was her, but life would be tough, seriously) Also kudos to the author for linking Yamada's story with Haruna, that wife Otoo keeps missing her by but (for now) has found her once again. Man there's so much to talk about it, but now I'm in tears. If you aren't then buzz off; this show isn't for you, you heartless freak.

Recently I'm bored, so there isn't just this. I went to watch a couple more shows from this season. Yes, this season, even if it's about halfway through already.

Classroom Crisis: Yeah you're not seeing wrong here, but then since I was hooked by the opening theme song last night - with "last" being Saturday - I decided to give this show another chance, ever since I rejected it when I saw the previews. Episode 1 was in view here. Honestly saying, I thought of Glasslip. Not that it feels similar, but it's the worst case scenario, so perhaps... Anyways, this show has plenty of unhappy people, we'll be dealing with privatisation, astronomy and other space physics that I know quite a bit about, so this show will become boring sooner or later. Besides, the drama is minimal, which is a direct inverse of Glasslip, where plenty of drama is not covered by that little action, furthermore it's without explanation. So I guess for this show I'll just listen to the theme song instead. Yeah, Trysail. Not ClariS.
Game of Laplace: Why this? Well, I was flipping through Anime for next season (yes that is so me) and one from next season caught my attention. And guess what? It's a show from the noitamina slot, famous for specially selected adaptations, and honestly saying I totally forgot. And coming back a season (which is now) I came across another noitamina production. This show? If you watched Hyouka or even UN-GO then this show is for you. And I think for me too. Mystery show from adapted mystery novel, weird circumstances, and only the smartest and quirkiest can solve it. Compare Oreki, Yuuki and Akechi with their partners Chitanda, Inga and Kobayashi, both with smart minds and quirky antics towards mystery solving respectively. Perfect combination for watching this show up to this point, and I really wonder why I haven't watched this. Theme songs are very fresh in an aspect (even though they could've been better; I'm starting to miss School Food Punishment already), and I think I'm going for seconds after I finish this. So if you would excuse me I'd like to catch up with this ASAP, haha.

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Amari Mawari: Someone is jealous. But then seeing as this is a romance show for minors (really it's very close to child porn), I guess this is rather understandable. But not in a grown-up level, so I guess that's fine. It's a short chapter too. Just comparing Nozo and Amari together. I can take Nozo anytime. lol (I'm not into kids anyway haha)

SHOW(S)
MythBusters: Man I already start to wonder why they keep sending guest stars anyway... But never mind. This episode, they say it's superhumans in shooting, but then the hitman myth is pretty possible for humans anyway. If Adam and Jamie were using real bullets it could've been real. The other myth though... they should try putting their hands in molten lead to see what happens. We may not even see the bullet firing anyway. And yeah what about other kinds of bullets? Guess not. They'll travel slower than a sports car anyway.

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This Week on Klassic Note

This week brings quite a few releases that I'm interested in, so I'll talk briefly because I'll talk about them next week too. WORKING!!! new single of theme songs has arrived, and I must say I'm pleased yet not satisfied with how the full songs end up, but seeing that it's the last time I'll get theme songs like that already I'll give them anyway. (Yeah this is the kind of bias I give sometimes) TrySail's 2nd single is to be ignored earlier this month, but then it caught my attention again as I faintly recall the chorus, and now it has come to stay. The whole single. Yes, I've pre-ordered. Hopefully I'll get the gifts. I may have just missed it lol. miwa's new single is also up earlier than expected, and until the music video comes out soon I'll hold my opinion. From the listening of it I must say it sounds not bad. I might just give the whole single a listen.


That's it, folks. As I have an Anime marathon to catch, I'll not bother myself anymore with this post. Good thing it's already half -written by the time I do this now, haha. Cya guys then, and until next week hopefully I'll give more insight to the three shows I'm this season. Bye!
[P.S.: I can't tell you to look away because there's cuteness and sexiness at the same time.
Kana-chan stepped in late this week, so I just took a couple for now. Next week more Tomacchan, and TrySail maybe if it comes next week. I don't know, we shall see...]

"Because I love you, that is why I think of other girls while I look at you."

I maybe wrong, but considering that loving someone comes out of respect, I would think that not looking and thinking of them as a male generically referred as perverts is a form of respect to your other half.

Would I? That still is unknown. *laughs*

If my life was actually my dreams, then my life would have been completely different. And that may or may not be a good thing.

Maybe because then it's good for me and I'll likely be like many successful people. Maybe not because my character would not allow me to be like this anyway. Thought about it when thinking of someone who is Jewish, started in Canada and moved to the US. I should know who she is. *wink*

The Dream Record #12

Because this is the most complete dream I remember yet, I'm going to write this down starting from when I wake up now, which is 6 in the morning. Hope this is all worth it. Let's begin.

(For privacy purposes, information will be tweaked to suit the story and to the best of my memory. Comments will mostly if not all stay in brackets throughout the recall. Also all known people will be abbreviated eg. SL.)

THE TRIP
I was in a car, in Thailand, with a bunch of acquaintances. I wouldn't say I know them well as I joined them with the planner and leader for this trip, someone whom I knew by the name of SL. He drove on an SUV (or at least a large vehicle) to a camp area, nearby across the area are accommodation and entertainment. We stopped and unpacked all our belongings. We moved into the camp and lined ourselves with a bunch of people wearing green. Clearly we are in the wrong place, I fell myself. As someone shouted for everyone to gather, we all rushed in and then noticed that this was wrong. A commander commented that reactions are too slow so we had to move back to all our places to do this again, and specifically mentioned that people who want to leave now may do so. On the next command we all grabbed our stuff and headed for the large open steel gate.

THE INTEGRATION
We all left that weird place and ended up at the motel behind it. There I see an eating place and many other facilities which would then keep us occupied. We all then placed down our bag somewhere (first ambiguity for the sake of storyline) and started to roam around. Some said they intended to have a haircut here while others and me decide to have a meal after a long journey. As I charted with them over the meal, one of them mentioned something that startled me of the truth. The trip is potentially going to last more than a week! Considering the reality that (here's where it's mixed up a bit) today is a Friday and I have lessons on Monday and Tuesday next week, I was shocked to hear they have applied leave from their studies to attend this trip, without informing me whatsoever. I asked carefully about it, assuming this is only going to span over the weekend, but I was wrong. Even the more conservative ones have applied a day's leave for this overseas trip. With more doubt for my mind, we went to near the motel and saw another group of people we know coming out from the motel and asked as whether we had our accommodation and seeing the likelihood of SL planning the trip the chances are there aren't, and we will have to camp outdoors throughout this trip. The guys then happily went in with their towels and toiletries into a clean toilet, waving us goodbye. With this surprise, I decide to inquire SL of this information due to my lack of preparation for the journey. (Even though in reality my lessons in Mondays are just lectures lol) I was even worried about how to get back home myself, and assured myself that it is easy as taking a cab to the airport (I suppose all cab drivers understood that word), buy a ticket to fly me back (I had my credit card with me) and that will be it. This trip would be over. But I was more worried than that, so I could not help but ask. (Also I'm a wimp and my belongings are here)

THE HORROR
I heard that SL was at the haircut group (don't ask me why come all the way to Thailand to do this okay?) and they are inside the motel. I followed the direction I was told, seeing a lot of weird stuff like an empty unoccupied and messy room with connected doors to almost everywhere in this floor. After waling through many doors that are like one after another I finally located the place. It feels like a traditional barbers shop, but everything was brightened (even the corners of the room) and it was mostly in gold. (Yeah I was not lying though) I looked around to see many sitting by the chairs at the back while on the other end of the room sat a few barber chairs and a couple of barbers (should be female in this case) doing their job. I noticed SL was in the middle of a haircut (actually he was having a shave lol) so I waited for it to end. Meanwhile, I had a walk around the many doors that led to this room and that weird room just now. So much unnecessity on this supposedly abandoned room, and there are even traces of human blood and a broken king-sized bed. I felt uncomfortable.

THE CONFRONTATION
After a short while and me frantically walking around in circles looking at adjacent rooms around this barber room, SL finally finished his haircut. I dragged him away to ask him about what I was not informed of, but instead I asked him in a little more aggressive fashion, like "why didn't you tell me this trip was going to last a week?" or something along those lines. He, being sceptical and all, started looking down at me (he was pretty short and shorter than me, even till now) (I think I was kneeling lol) and doubting my purposes for joining this trip, only to know that I wasn't informed and blaming me for not asking otherwise. And before I could ask another question (which is probably about the potentially harsh conditions of this supposedly relaxing trip), another beside me agreed on my stand and also has problems about the length of this supposed weekend trip. After two people after me stood up to confront him like me, he decided (you didn't see this wrong) to pass us to the UN (yes United Nations) to send us back to our home.

THE SEND-OFF
Three of us were handed on to an officer of UN (don't ask me who he is; I have no idea) and he arranged for us to go back considering we aren't grown up and had to leave for specific purposes. (Even though the reason is that we'll miss our lessons lol) As he sat us down on a table bringing along with him a stack of parcels and documents for us to leave, he assured us that the UN will take care of everything. To make this even more tense, he handed us each a parcel (or a large letter that is not square, but had documents instead of goods) to help us scramble information due to the nearby camp and the situation in this country to help us leave. (Yeah Thailand isn't this dangerous, but still) Before doing so, he had to help us think of names to mask our identity in order for us to go back safely and letting the bad guys receive this letter or possibly nothing, even if our addresses are on it.

"We have to think of a name... I'll use the bands in the sixties then. How about 'sixty-seven'?"

(Don't ask me whether it exists, but I know it doesn't) After giving us weird aliases for our departure, he quickly deported us (yeah it sounds that bad) to the nearest vehicle available and we were on our way.

By now I would have already forgotten 60% of the contents, but nonetheless I delivered. References include me asking a lecturer two questions before I left yesterday (and I did, unlike this one), me being in the army before, or maybe I still have some issues with some of my acquaintances. Oh well so be it, and I'll see you guys soon.

P.S.: This is hell of a writing. Someone needs to invent a machine for dream recording soon.

The Windows 10 Review - (At Least) One Week Later

Well, it's going to be two weeks, but still.

I promised a review of the latest OS (operating system) that will strive to change the world altogether (unless you use Mac or Linux, which is not my problem), and I'm here. In a nutshell if you don't want to read the whole damn thing or watch any YouTube videos, the Windows 10 OS released to public in July 29 2015 is not complete. In this point you may not want to do anything first if you haven't gotten the upgrade or buy a new computer, but bear in mind it's going to happen. This software is going to make the future. Okay, enough of propaganda, let's get into the details.


BEFORE REVIEW
Why this? Because I've been waiting for it the moment I heard of it, which probably started from the start of the year. Back then I'm rather sceptical of them (Microsoft, for use in this post) being able to combine the metro apps with the fundamental Windows32 applications, and I was not wrong. They had to call on a big community of "insiders" to help them test and suggest new features which will help shape the future of this system. Many things have happened, and before I managed to watch any YouTube videos or try it out myself here's what I know about the stuff before the release date:

• There is a Start Menu, after the failure of not doing so in Windows 8.
• Good old Windows is not forgotten; ie. desktop looks like desktop, and feels like a more modern and classy version of Windows 7. Style of Windows 8, desktop of Windows 7, if you get what I mean.
• Windows 8 is also not forgotten (which may or may not be a good thing); ie. metro apps are here to stay, there's a new Windows Store to host all new and old apps, and there are many native apps by Microsoft to kick things off in this new ecosystem.
• The latest of technology is implemented to the new software, from biometric scanning to advanced voice input, which are revealed to be Windows Hello and Cortana respectively.

More recent news before the release revealed the names of the half a dozen (only) native apps that are due for release, abandoning Windows Media Player and Media Center for the new applications for photos, music (Groove), and video (Film & TV). Really, it's a lot lesser than I thought it would. Look at Windows 8.

You can say I'm excited, but at the same time I was worried. I worry that it may not end up as easy as it sounds, like, the amalgamation of both application ecosystems seems to be unlikely seeing Windows 8 stumble into a spiral of failure. Well at least instead of separation there is a level of combination, and that is a good start.

THE GOOD

Now that I've touched on it, let's talk about it. About what is good and exceeded my expectations.

• It totally feels like Windows again. And not the awkwardness of a new operating system that I experienced when I first got my hands on Windows 8 years ago. Or a year ago if you talk about me getting my Surface Pro 3. (hehe)
• The Start Menu looks correct, meaning if you liked a list of recent apps and shortcuts to personal folders and "My Computer" they are there, especially when it was an option to do so.
• Settings looks more concise now, though not much of say simplicity. Initial setup is much more straightforward without much difficulty as with previous systems.
• Search is back to the level of useful, and is embedded to the taskbar instead of the Start Menu. Convenience brought up to a whole new level. This range is from all documents within your super big hard disk to whatever you don't understand in the settings menu.
• Virtual desktop and windows built-in into the operating system. Which means you can create a desktop for work and for play, splitting windows and apps to more distinct sections than the stacked windows in Windows 7 and left hidden sidebar in Windows 8.
• The various media native metro apps resemble Picasa in Photos, your music player app or Windows 8 music app in Groove, and a little better than Windows Media Player in Film & TV. A new internet browser Edge is also introduced to combat itself against Chrome and Firefox.

THE NOT SO GOOD

Now my favourite part. Criticisms. And they need a lot. Because they can always do better, or so I think.

• Performance and transitions is an issue. It feels buggy, because things don't naturally work well. Thinking back to Windows 8 where everything flows smoothly despite weird gestures, Windows 10 is less weird gestures but lack in consistency in transition. For example I use picture passwords and the lock screen on the tablet PC, and on average it's about a couple of seconds longer to get in to desktop every time in Windows 10. The picture has to load sometimes and and lock screen suffers from some stuttering. And that is only starting up every time I want to use the computer, whether if it's turned off or left on standby.
• The native apps? I was lying about it being good. I was being kind already. Photos is rather feature-less at this point (if you use Picasa like me you'll know), Groove does nothing but play music only (that is if you don't have a music subscription and don't import iTunes music), and the video player? Let's say it can't even play any of the Matroska Anime I has in my hard disk. And they did mention they support it with subtitles. I know about the encoder support thing, but this is pretty ridiculous compared to VLC or MPC-HC. Seriously.
• Native apps complaints part2: Mail app is terrible, and it cannot even sync my Outlook account. Yeah. Xbox has its own app now, which I did not test, but suffice it to say you launch your games from it every time then Steam maybe a better option.
• Microsoft Edge: it's locked. Meaning it does not support add-ons or extensions (no Adblock, people), nor does it support certain plug-ins. All I could do with the browser besides view text websites is YouTube. So only flash works on it. Posting in Blogger on the days before I got my computer assembled last week was impossible, and I had to rely on Internet Explorer (backed up) to post without having to type HTML code.
• Windows Store is as bad as usual, and it does not support the removal of apps you installed and didn't like, and also many apps are not supporting the new system yet, especially it gets more weird when you use them in desktop mode because of the three menu buttons at the top right.
• Action Center becomes your notifications panel instead of warning you of various problems with your system. Back then in Windows 7 and 8 it is used to inform you of Windows Update settings (which you don't have to worry anymore, more later) and lack of an antivirus software, in which Windows Defender steps in as a last minute resort. Problem in Windows 10 is now even social media and probably only metro apps can have access to these notifications, and they will spam that big screen to your right, which is empty for me because (1) I don't use metro apps to notify me of anything like how I do with my phone, and (2) without that the computer will serve as a quiet buddy just how I liked it in Windows 7. So now you know. It's practically useless in my opinion.
• The amalgamation of apps and Windows32 applications is still not a success, yet. Not a success because Settings still appear as Control Panel if you cannot find what you want, for example power settings. Yet as hopefully they will really ditch the Windows32 application somewhere in the future so it does not have this level of complication. I have a feeling it's not happening, though.
• To celebrate Windows 8's return, there is a Tablet Mode, which if you're using a desktop PC this is useless to you. See, waste of space again. Everything looks bigger as I ramp the text in desktop mode 150%, which means there isn't anything useful to it. The Start Menu becomes full screen (shout out to Windows 8 again), and all apps run independently without the use of the top three buttons. Independently because Microsoft Edge won't run in the background when I open up another app like Facebook. Stupid, huh. I resorted to using desktop mode for now. To make things even worse, the taskbar is still there. In like, a Windows 8 mode in Windows 10.
• Localisation for this new OS is an issue. If you don't live in the USA, or if you do not set the region to that country of origin, you'll have no access to Cortana. And that is provided if you speak American English. Windows Hello is only available to new computers with Intel RealSense Technology which have front-facing camera that recognise human faces. So yeah, I stare to my Surface Pro 3 and it immediately shook its head.
• Windows Update is mandatory, unless you're one of those Enterprise or Business people. This also means it's auto by default, and manual update only means deference, in which case it can potentially be a ghost to come back and haunt you every time you start up, especially with Action Center sooooooooooo within reach. Certain reviews out there also state that if Microsoft released a security breach in an update there is nothing all of us can do about it until it's too late. But seeing their track record is pretty good I guess I'm not worrying too much about it. But still, this is an issue in the future.
• It's confusing. It's weird. The last time I felt like this was Windows 8, and Window 10 hasn't changed much to do so. If you don't think the points above make of an unusually awkward user experience, you're not alone. And this isn't the only stuff we see have problems and issues with them. Luckily there's a Windows Feedback app which... is a good place to rant all your problems without posting them all over the internet. Am I right?

THE VERDICT, AFTER ONE WEEK

I agree with some reviews on YouTube, so I'll use their perspective and add on to my opinion. Below are ranked from latest OS in opinions of your current OS to decide on whether to get Windows 10.

• If you use Windows 8 and hate it, please upgrade it. It'll be better off living in that hell of an OS. Windows32 application integration is as successful as you know from Windows 7, and Windows 8 features are not a necessity anymore. Especially that list of apps you have to install every time you reset your OS. Believe me; I've tried many apps and reset my OS a couple of times.
• If you use Windows 8 an are comfortable with it, please don't upgrade it. Windows 8 is stable as an OS especially when you're in Windows 8.1, and many things are not stable in the new OS yet. So wait for the right moment to upgrade and don't hurry; The offer hasn't ended yet. Not yet, anyway.
• If you use Windows 7 and dislike it because it comes out from Windows Vista, by all means upgrade to it. Windows 10 feels more fresh and you'll like the new features from when you don't like Windows 8 too. It works well with Windows32 applications, which means if your friends are Chrome and Steam, then Windows 10 won't affect you too much for now. And it'll only get better with Xbox app anyway if you own a console that is the Xbox One.
• If you use Windows 7 and are very comfortable with it, do not read this post. Like, just leave. Stick with it for life. You still got updates and technical vulnerabilities support up until 2020. This OS is not an option yet. My desktop PC is staying at Windows 7 even though I bought the CPU days after Windows 10 is launched purely because I feel comfortable with it. And not the amalgamation of a I-don't-know-what of an OS that I can never get used to.

And if you're getting a new computer which comes with Windows 10 now, just accept it. But if you ever get a chance to still get Windows 8, then it's up to you to experience that first before upgrading. And then read the first two points if you want to decide whether to upgrade it.

This is not the best review out there anyway (I never do, I'm rather distracted anyway), but this is quite a lot to digest given that the new OS is not yet complete. In fact, it'll never be complete. Microsoft has pledged to continue updating this software to make it better, possibly making it similar to Mac OS, where updates are released in versions than just introduce new OS every few years. And this is not entirely a bad thing. Nonetheless, Windows 10 will be here to stay, and I say we welcome it. But just a little later, after we see many things get fixed (they had a big fix 24 hours after it's released) and the system gets stable and this thing grows into us to the point that we have no choice but to transition to this software. For now, I'm still observing, and I'll put it through its paces next week where school starts and I'll be using plenty of productivity stuff to do things, hopefully not impeding on my study. Cya guys again, I hope. I don't know what to say about this OS already.

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #32

It's not my birthday today, but it is for my hometown. Yeah, now you should know where I come from.

Oh heck, let's end this week already. School's approaching soon.

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Sore ga Seiyuu!: I'm impressed. By the fact that despite this being a 4-koma manga, it received this much attention and focus. This episode we finally have Hocchan as a special guest, as Ichigo joins a live event for an announcement for a game. Pre-release events have a long way to talk about, but since it's her first time it's as if going for a live performance. And yeah, they really made Hocchan look so bad. Hopefully they asked for her permission. And I guess they failed on getting Tamura Yukari's one, haha. Anyways, nice episode again, and seeing the three girls grow will probably be an awesome thing to watch. I guess the last time I watch such things is like... K-ON? Moving on, they have a CD debut ahead of them, which we know in the industry as a demo. And I think we all know what that song is. And I liked it. So that's going to be an episode to watch next week. Yes!
WORKING!!!: If I reserve a "FINALLY" for every episode I watch this final season, you're not wrong. As we ponder upon how Popura looks when she is sick and acting cute (lol), we also see progress on the discovery of Yamada-kun to Aoi-chan. Yes the word is out again, but suffice it to say things really didn't turn out as funny as it should have been, which is the whole point. Souma took charge in letting Aoi-chan have time to consider the situation, and in the meantime... I saw the next episode preview. Cohabitation may be an option for Aoi-chan. Which is going to be interesting. If you can say I've not been so interested in her affairs until now. This show... is going better than I expected.

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: As a perspective of an inventor, this fight is starting to get interesting. What is not is that (spoiler) Mayuri might just be in trouble. Oh well. The facts that he knows Hirenkyaku and has a suit made of repulsive explosive armour is already making him as weird as he is already. Glad he's prepared so he can be so smug about it. I'm standing on his side... for now.

SHOWS
MythBusters: Another episode on driving, but two myths that should've been tested within their ten years of busting myths. Anyways, simple yet great episode on proving that we can drive in reverse and we shouldn't drive with any form of distractions. Really, kids and GPS instructions are fine for this one.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Not much again this week. My visit to Audioleaf and Skream didn't bear any fruit, but then there's a couple of songs I probably will give after a few weeks of listening so I might as well give them now. Earphone's 2nd single is not great probably due to the fact that it's tied to Anime unlike its first single, and I think I can give a song to Yoru no Honki Dance, though not one of their new or old songs, but from the same single that got my dancing.

I rejected a couple of singles this week too, like Aqua Timez latest single because it wasn't impressive on first listen and there's the 10th year best albums next month so I'll decide by then, Also fhana's new single because it's another Anime song. I missed last year; they were great back then.


Overall a pretty unfruitful week in Klassic Note, but pretty well for the others. I'm enjoying Anime, and MythBusters just gets better to watch. Hopefully with a week of study I'll get my tastes and interests together, and then we'll be able to get the momentum going. Not very impressive compared to the same time last year though, new songs. Cya guys then, and until next time... I'll post a Windows 10 review. I'm bored, I'm tired to do it, but I'll do so. I promised it.

Even though I know I'll regret my opinions in a week. See you till then.

[P.S.: MOAR!

With school starting, I'll kick off the series of images even I feel embarrassed to look at. But then hey, I also want to put some selfies Mikakoshi has been posting on her Twitter account...]

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #31

Well hello guys. Since I'm pretty busy restarting the computer and spending hours moving stuff to format my hard drives on this new system (Yeah!), let's get this done very quickly, yes?

By the way, the Windows 10 review I promised? I'll reach a week and then do a post. Four days in already and... I think I can come to a conclusion already.

アニメ
ANIME

Sore ga Seiyuu!: Entertaining to say the least, the three girls finally get their chance to be in a unit, for which is only made possible due to more enthusiasm on creating that package within Anime in the recent few years. (Like, as if you guys heard of Alice5 anyway) (Or if you did you must be old enough to be my parent) (okay maybe not) That executive producer seems to be very enthusiastic about this (very comedic and dramatic too), and came out with their general plan of action, rising from their web radio on the Anime they just ended. This might be a good chance for them to take on a full-time career, as part-time jobs will probably be a part of their past once they get real famous. As with a reality check, I guess not everyone's circumstances are the same, and yeah for example at MusicRay'n (you know, sphere, TrySail) I bet they won't know that their audition will lead to them having to be friends together for life as they form a unit and sing songs for Anime and everything else that follows. Despite that, it will be easy to grow to love everything, from the name to the rapport to being accepted and loved by many, which is why voice acting is getting popular as a job, especially for females I guess. This also explains how the real Earphones group got formed: Because of an Anime, the one that is on now. Next week the girls are attending an event (OMG I swear I got a deja vu over here, in my dream; I paused right here not knowing how to continue) from an Anime (probably the one that just ended), and two of them pose more major characters than one that blew up three episodes in, so we shall get to see their popularity check, and hopefully it's as popular as what that guy mentioned about their web radio. This only continues to get more interesting. (BTW being in a unit is not about short dresses, Rin-chan. Even though that is one way for appeal. You see the audience, man.)

WORKING!!!: Yeah if you only remembered that Izumi's higher-up is a woman, you're not alone. lol Anyways, the focus this time is about Takanashi's depression from last week, and Inami is here to cheer him up. Of course not, but through a weird round of coincidences which I should bore Izumi about (she's tired already lol), they get to meet. Ironing things out apparently is not the answer for now (I think the saving is for the end I hope), but then they came to find out a little more about each other, and I guess that's particularly important. Next week looks interesting, but really I think too much Yamada might just drive me crazy. I mean, if I'm Souma I'll just quit my job to avoid her already.

漫画
MANGA

Amari Mawari: As if liking someone infinite number of times isn't enough... of course we're dealing with Amari, who likes that guy Haru as much as she likes Kyouka, her supposed guardian. I mean, this kind of thing? You probably should just ask a middle-schooler about her opinion, because seriously, love is very personal in my opinion.

BLEACH: This latest chapter could possibly be a mindf**k to many, but not to me. I'm a thinker, just like how I picture myself to the likes of Mayuri and Urahara-sensei, if you guys could recall. The Soul King's left hand could not have been landed on a mere Sternritter as we all remember who swallowed the King itself. On the other hand, Mayuri is not wrong either, which also means Kubo is not an idiot. (So stop being idiots the audience of the Internet lol) Likely in some way or another, as I've checked from previous chapters (or the wiki), is that the Quincy obtained the powers shortly after the King was devoured, and that could just be the cause of the power still manifested in its own ability of compression, because the Soul King definitely can crush people better than that Sternritter, yes? Things like the name probably wouldn't matter for now (which is why I didn't mention it at all, but you know who I'm talking about), because Mayuri managed to make it talk. If the next chapter is about salvation, then hearing Mayuri's viewpoint would nonetheless be more interesting than Kenpachi fighting. lol

SHOWS

MythBusters: This episode is on accidents, and many accidents have made into this show. Things like a falling pane of glass and lawn mowers without the safety cap are pretty natural here too, and the guys are here to test it. Surprisingly deadly though, that rock, and yeah if China has building glass that is not tempered then expect more accidents over their side.

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This Week on Klassic Note

This week nothing much, because most of the week I'm still stuck without a computer. I definitely said goodbye to some of the reviews from 2 weeks ago, and I'm not picking anything much this week. Earphone's 2nd single is unlike their first, which also means I probably will not give a song anytime soon. But considering every Anime I watch I at least gave one song coming against the fact that I don't want Klassic Note to receive any more 3-star songs in the collection... Man I've been stuck with this for quite a while already, yes? I'll think about it. Probably I'll conclude next week.

Also next week I may spend some time (besides catching up on online games, seriously) to go visit some skream and Audioleaf again so I can catch some new songs from artists I still don't know.


Cya guys then, this one is pretty short if you exclude my long-as-usual comments for everything I watch. Until next time... I hope I'll be done with this com and move on to deliver more stuff before school starts again in like, 2 weeks time? Yeah. Bye.

[P.S.: If her discovering herself is as so...*nosebleed*

And this isn't the most skin Tomacchan has shown in the photobook. She... really can go to lengths.Thankfully I don't feel aroused to her because I ***** **** or else-]
[P.P.S.: Above text partially censored for family ratings, lol. Besides, I'm above 21, ok? I do anything I like.]

The Klassic Note Review 2015.07 Issue 3

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

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

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 30, 2015

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

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Earphones - Mimi no Naka e [Single]

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

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

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

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

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

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note


THE PACKAGE

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

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

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

The Update: APoL Chapter 12-14 v3

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

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

Chapter 12 v3

Chapter 13 v3

Chapter 14 v3

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

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

The Klassic Note Review 2015.07 Issue 2

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

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

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

SCANDAL - Stamp! [Single]

Limited Edition A

Limited Edition B

Regular Edition

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

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

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

Rating: 4 stars (Above Average)

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

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

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note


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

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

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


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

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #30

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

 

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

 

アニメ
ANIME

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

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

 

MANGA

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

 

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This Week on Klassic Note

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #29

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

アニメ
ANIME

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

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

漫画
MANGA

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

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

Let's move on.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

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

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

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

I wish I could consistently exit my comfort zone.

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

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

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

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #28

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

アニメ
ANIME

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

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

That was a short fight. NEXT!

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

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This Week on Klassic Note

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

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

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

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 12, 2015

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

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

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 6, 2015

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

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 6, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Klassic Note Review 2015.07 Issue 1

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

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AyumiKurikaMaki - Honey Honey Honey [Single]

Anime Edition

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


THE PACKAGE

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

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

Now what?

...

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


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

The Entertainment News 2015 Edition Week #27

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

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

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WORKING!!!: Wow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This Week on Klassic Note

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

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

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

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 3, 2015

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

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

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

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) July 3, 2015

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

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