The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #26

If you're here and not listening to the awesome Sambomaster live right now at LINE as I'm posting this now, then... you may be too late already. Hey, follow my Twitter and I'll inform you when it comes lol

And I'm here because I can't understand his fast speeches. That's also my break time BTW

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Assassination Classroom S2: Yes, tearing episode. Of course, they made sure you do it. Now that I've stopped crying (less than Nagisa, more than Karasuma), let's talk about it. Briefly. If it gets more detailed I'll need a bucket for tears.
Anyways, form the start it has kind of been decided already, but then again it's good iterating again considering from a drama standpoint. So yes, Koro Sensei let the exhaustion get of him as he lies down on the ground, the students pinned him down (which apparently works, and is the only time they can too) and Nagisa gave the final blow. What's worse, he decided to take a final attendance of the class, exposing me to a bank of names I could use (lol) and all of the reactions of the students. Little was mentioned about details, but suffice it to say Karasuma chased the government people away, the laser supposedly shot down but not like anyone noticed, and the students fell asleep in a stack of books of life written by that octopus we will all remember. Now if only he'd do that for me I'll cry harder than Nagisa would, serious. What will happen at THE last episode of the story? Your guess is as good as mine. But for now let's see how much are the chances that Koro Sensei can come back as a human or otherwise again. I mean, if the author can dictate that we'll see a happy ending. This sad one is just the prelude to it, that's my guess.
P.S. And Koro Sensei doesn't even close his eyes, he just vanishes like how epic death scenes in action shows must do, into little fragments of light. I mean, this is touching and all, and you bet it's effective, but I want to see a human dead. But than again, he probably was transformed to all goo and no blood, so...
Bungou Stray Dogs: Dammit, this show! Well, I guess we have to wait another three months for more action then. (Audience: NANIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!???)
Yes, the last episode of the first season. Well, first of two seasons, to say the least. We are introduced to The Guild, a secret operation based on the USA (sorry but I was just following the story) behind the deal of Atsushi and his bounty. The leader (I assume) paid visit to the Agency President and offered him a sum of a money for some supposed license to operate with ability skills (what a surprise, you need a license to do this???) (then likely the ones who suggested it also have ability I guess) and of course the refusal was backed up by the efforts to get it. I mean, it definitely must be tough and a whole lot more, so I guess I should elaborate and let the show do it in the future. Anyways, of course the ability users of The Guild wouldn't just let this go, and attacked Port Mafia and more to an extent, the Agency. Spoiled by Twitter, I have known one of the underlings to be Kana-chan, and damn she looks hideous as an antagonist. But then again, I expected a dollhouse-like ability (thanks to BLEACH Fullbringer... Riruka; sorry had to look it up) coming from a frilly-dressed girl, and man were the guys prepared. Well, as much as they are anyways. Add in a middle-aged ex-doctor who stayed to find her missing kin Elise-chan, we have an action show. Man, Kafuka-sensei sure knows how to draw plots well. Obviously this ability user is nothing compared to the likes of two (three) ability users (not like Atsushi noticed), and after some fight and negotiation and a whole lot of misunderstanding on my side (I'll mention later) they were released out of some time-based dimension. And guess what, if you remembered the doll Elise from last episode (oh NOW I remember the last episode lol) you'd know the third guy was the leader of Port Mafia, aged to perfection to not fight but instead advise Atsushi and help get rid of The Guid underlings? Man, this sure is exciting and all, but WHY THEY DECIDE TO STOP HERE? This show is just harsh, and I wish I'd watch this next month instead lol. But then again, what's epic if worth waiting, and I think I found my new love in the action genre of Anime. What will happen to all three organisations? Will it link to the government or other high authority involved? Is this possibly a global thing? We shall see. I foresee an epic series in this one. And I'll be sure to hold off my views of the Manga. I'm trying hard here. *laughs*
P.S. Misconceptions that I encountered watching this show: (1) That I thought the first and only scene I got to hear The Guild female underling talk to Kenji and missed Kana-chan's voice, (2) That I have TWICE assumed that the third guy who was fighting in the super-cute dimension was not the Port Mafia's head (first being Dazai because I think he can disguise himself, same build etc, and second being the Agency's President, because the old guys all sound alike but I guess the body is not like it huh lol), and (3) Port Mafia is weak (did you see the morning papers?) when it's clearly not. Man this show is epic.
P.P.S. Comedy and action done to certain perfection, I must say. But then again I only watched the likes of BLEACH, so...

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Kuroshitsuji: Wow. Man, Elizabeth, WHAT THE HELL IS MAKING YOU GO BACK???
At first I thought back of the first time I saw this phenomenon, the stars thing, and then how it links to blood transfusion, so now I believe this "religion" is not much of a faith but of something to convince people on. But then again Sebastian saw this as such, and at this point if you are brought back from that side and want to go back I can only think of faith. Then maybe, Yana-chan-sensei, that you maybe playing with religion here. Hey, I'm somewhat a free-thinker, so do whatever you want. I'm just here for the sword fight. I know; Sebastian was an unfair opponent.
BLEACH: OMG what a title. Well, besides the title, there's heck a lot of development too. Hell yeah, Kubo! About time!
Firstly, we fully understand (I mean, if you don't) The Almighty's power, which is just being able to change and foretell change, which is seemingly of God, I guess, unlike us who can only change to affect the future but cannot foretell it. Then, we know of two of the (supposedly) final Sternritter powers (I mean, I cannot remember the term for it lol), which is B for Balance - in this case in terms of fortune, taking good from others and bad to a shield - and A for not Almighty, but Anti-thesis, which supposedly allows the reversal of sides in fighting. Well, then this could well be a trump card against the... what's his name, right now, since Ichigo now is out of luck. (lol get it??) And it appears that... oh wait, Quincy Lord + Ichigo = Quincy Lord. I mean, Ichigo's contribution is somewhat insignificant? Okay, maybe the myriad of powers will kill the Quincy. Fingers crossed.
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: Almost forgot about this. Hey, I like a build-up chapter. Winter holidays are coming for the students, Tina is leaving (*sob*), and Yuuto is still a wuss. I mean, it's mutual affection, so I guess it's his problem ultimately. We know of a time to send Tina off and something's likely got to happen until then. Kou has plans for the couple(s) during Christmas, and unless Kotone wants to be with him alone (which is unlikely, and if so Yuuto can give Kou the middle finger haha) then we may be up to some fun in the next few chapters.

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This Week on Klassic Note

I'm still inside Tomacchan's best albums, and am slowly but surely giving her songs a good listen, don't you worry. miwa's new single isn't impressive, and I'm real surprised how a CM song actually stands out over an Anime theme song as the title of this single... but I see why, and I only took one, haha. Ayachi's new single isn't impressive, but the B-side I must give. Hey, I like a cute song from her once in a while. The review may or may not be far away, but I may give it a miss this time round, I'm not sure yet. I also found out that Sasaki Eri-san who sings for Anime Plastic Memories before last year is actually a fresh graduate (serious) despite her face (sorry lol), and is part of a progressive rock band named "Lattice." (if I don't put apostrophes you don't notice the full stop haha) and have released like, 2 EPs. I gave a listen, and their style is quite good, considering Sasaki-san sings and plays the violin in it. Damn. I'll try to give a song somehow, we shall see.

Wow Sasaki Eri-san, if I knew you were part of a band a year ago...

This is not Anime, it's progressive post-rock. https://t.co/4flszsiw6e

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 23, 2016

There isn't much next week, so that's going to suck. VELTPUNCH recently released their new MV, and I'm not so much as impressed, but I sure do miss their music style, that's for sure.. Looking ahead next month, we have Gotch's new album which I enjoyed listening from two years ago his first, and probably UNLIMITS if I ever get a chance to listen to it too. Until then, I better find something else to listen to. Yes, including you Tomacchan.


This is it then. I'll go back to listening to Sambomaster's live. APoL is not close to completion and I blame myself for it, and I need to get exercising soon. Serious. The dawn is above me. Cya guys then, and until next time... I wish I lead a simpler life. Not as a farmer, but without modern society. (Audience: Isn't that a farmer?) I guess so...?

[P.S.: Aki-chan was great and all, so she stays for the week. And I really want her new photobook. I've seen too much of previews I'm desperate already. Serious.

Meanwhile, someone celebrated Ayachi's birthday (this week also is my friend's, and Mocho's haha) by surfacing her photobook from two years ago, so that'll make things awesome on my phone for a while whilst I think of whether to get myself a new one. OS support lifetime is a d*ck.]

The Dream Fragment #16

Well this is going to be a short one. It's vivid, but it's not very long either.

The dream last night stars one of the girls I know of again, this time being Baba Fumika-chan, and I have to say her presence in this dream is also one of the reasons of my fandom lol

"I was in water, supposedly in a large tank. After a few seconds, I raised up to the surface, around me seems to be a pool-like scenario, and I was actually in a large transparent container, and me in swimming briefs. Not long after, my head was pushed down once again as I take my breath. And as I come up to the surface again, I glanced left to see Fumika-chan also in the container. She was in a swimsuit showing her cleavage, and holding my head down with a slight smile on her face. As she continues to hold me down into the water shouting things like "one more time!" or something, it feels like I'm having some intensive training of my lungs. And as I surfaced once again, a dark skinned male walked past us and he spoke something, and Fumika-chan replied something in return. I was too into dipping myself into the water that I was subconscious to what is happening around me. The sun is shining brightly above us, and it looks like I'm going to continue this forever..."

That, is as detailed as I can remember. For more recalling of vivid dreams except for those that are too rated to describe (I mean, I think I did it before anyways), stay tuned. If I can remember... then it'll be out. Somehow.

P.S. Thanks Fumika-chan for being in. Your body figure is unlike no other. *laughs* And just a reference of what I was talking about, I chose an image which seemingly is what I glanced at? I don't know lol

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #25

Another week, another *achoo*

Sorry. As you can hear...

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Assassination Classroom S2: Okay, I shall separate this latest epic fight episode into three main categories:
(1) The Action. Of course it must mean something when I say this, and this show provides (kudos to the author) a whole lot of them. You get the usual one-sided victory, the hostage (students), and cliffhanger and whatever it takes to bring up the emotions (in this case, hate, because Kayano stepped in to "die" for Koro-sensei), and a game changer. I didn't expect emotion to take the bigger part of this ending, but then not like I understand antimatter anyways lol. Also, the tentacles thing, and an official usage of that knife. Nonetheless, a crazy effort to make a typical action show fight scene less than typical.
(2) The Backstory: The story between the real and fake Reaper has continued, and this time a lot more emotions is backed into it, but seeing it being possible restructuring of the Manga story itself I guess content is lacking at this point already. This one, I guess it's fine. Ended up with a consensus between the two tentacles (I kept thinking of testicles lolol) of respect and empathy, I guess it's good enough for this show.
(3) The Miracle: Yes, the one that "died". But of course as we have learnt in many episodes of this show Koro-sensei has prepared for this eventuality, and, provided as he mentioned, he stays alive and is around them to do it. Man, this one, I call the biological miracle. But the miracle(s) do not stop there, very unlikely. Next episode beings us the bigger problem of Koro-sensei having 1% chance of dying and/or exploding the Earth and that freaking laser aiming above his head... I guess the class may have a solution. I mean, unless the author decides to bring the students in just for the sole purpose of making Yanagisawa talk cr*p about them to Koro-sensei, then this might be a bad choice. Wait, maybe it's not. Or is it? We shall know next week.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Wow. 2x wow in this episode, and I like.
Let's talk about Akutagawa and Higuchi as partners in work. Lol I see many thinking of this as love or something, but I guess not. The boss of Port Mafia is ultimately unknown, but I see the kid is brought up well to think of getting rid of Akutagawa in some way lol, but then again this first half of the episode shows a lot about formalities within the organisation (The Black Lizard in this case), and some gratefulness from that evil, heartless man who has been knocked down. Really, such emotions within antagonists is rare within this show, especially BLEACH haha. Second half brings us to solve another mystery through a very different method, lead by Miyazawa Kenji, that country bumpkin who thinks that the best way to solve a mystery is to inquire until the truth is found, accepting all forms of surface truths ie. even if they are lying. And that isn't wrong, but then the downside is clearly shown that the culprits will want to hunt him down and beat him up, but that's where his ability comes into hand. Good thing he is on an empty stomach otherwise I doubt Atsushi will even spawn his ability to fight the gangsters.
P.S. Meanwhile Dazai sure is enjoying his "days off". I mean, sort of. *laughs*

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BLEACH: Then what's the point now???
Okay, the story. Not much, but now we see Ichigo's Bankai (and think of Kubo thinking "hey maybe I should just draw a white border outside his black blade for effect" lol) and it being removed piece by piece by The Almighty, and as he mentioned, he can go to the future to transform it. Sounds a lot like Sims 3 for me (sorry I'm a Anime noob, but then you can't really change present in that game lol), but then it sounds a lot more like bullsh*t now. So Kubo? You intend to end this story with the Quincies winning then? Man, I don't know now...

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This Week on Klassic Note

Tomacchan's best album didn't come early, and I'm still in pending for giving her songs, but I'm for now giving one of the two new songs (as in "new" new) (from starlight) so that's a good start. I may not get to the point to buying her albums, but I'll see how far it can go. I never wondered how Tsuji Shion can get on this list considering how little she is releasing new songs, but because of this video she posted this week I was determined to re-review her 3rd single seven years ago. Yeah, that long ago. And yes, getting the single (to be reviewed this month hopefully) is real tough. New ones cost a lot, and cheap ones are questionable, just like real life lol

Another on the list shall be ORESKABAND, because I feel bad for not giving them ever since last year with their mini-album and this year I shall give one of the two songs in their latest single, and this jazz is real good IMHO. Really miss that jazz-rock combination that is this girls band. Want more, but I see their music style changed a lot in recent years.

Next week brings miwa's new single which I have not been prepared to give yet (the music video is signalling an acoustic tune), and Ayachi's new single which I'm even less prepared to give. We shall see about those two soon, actually. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for UNLIMITS and VELTPUNCH amongst many who are going to release albums next month to give some music video for their topic songs so it can kick start the second half of the year; I guess I'll have to be patient about it, and so should you, I guess?


This is it then. Too much tea in my stomach and a runny nose is making me want to stop doing this now and go to bed early. I can say APoL is officially in progress now I'm going to hold on to that Android Studio course for now, and Chapter 16 is in its final planning. All I need is to type, and now my nose acts up. *sigh* Hate the weather, and myself in particular lately. No, the exercising part. *sigh* Until next time... go do some exercise, guys. Even if you have a dirty floor or a park full of elderly people.

[P.S.: It's the Ayachi selfie week it seems, one from long ago and one just this weekend. Thanks Ayachi, I've been waiting for the other one from the start of this week. I knew you would do it xD

Next week is Aki-chan, it seems. Man, it'll be more once I get those Internet-auctioned photos moving to my house. Sorry girls, for not pre-ordering your early singles even if I gave the thumbs up. This is some form of compensation, I guess.]
[P.P.S.: Well at least I bought the singles first. Then again, I'm feeling bad about it now. *sigh*]

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #24

Now that I've recently been playing a simulation game about a screwed up life of a YouTuber, I don't think I want to type an intro over here now. Things are better as you read on naturally, isn't it?

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Assassination Classroom S2: Okay, let's talk about the sad part first. Since the other half is just terrible lol
The kids managed to get in to meet Koro-sensei without much problem, and they even celebrated his birthday/death/whatever, but then here's the bad news. There's more than that laser to get rid of him now. Cue Yanagisawa and Koro-sensei's only assassin student (I mean, the kids are not professionals, no?) who just synthesised to what appears to be a beast even the military doesn't want to touch, and the creator owning of superhuman powers. Hey, now there seems to be a reason to have these and that laser together in the same place now. But hey, the (yellow) octopus is willing to fight, so next week is just going to get more exciting. Man, Koro-sensei could have died calmly and peacefully, but these guys had to interfere. Oh well, might as well fight then, and not like he got another chance to do it anyway.
P.S. I keep forgetting this is a physical superpower show, which means no magic and whatsoever. So speed becomes a factor now. Oh well, don't die yet yellow octopus; we're far from finishing this show.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Epic fight it is, and other than the fact that it feels a lot like any other action show, this is awesome. Seriously.
So yah, Dazai got his way out of everything apparently. So his intentions (or more) are to resist capture because he could find out who is buying out Atsushi (human trafficking lol) and his powers and also, he knows his partner Chuuya will be pissed off at his capture. As funny as this may sound, the rest of the show lacks said comedy as we witness one of the best fights in this show yet. So now we know Rashoumon has a speed weakness, and as Atsushi's miraculous training tool (think of it as Ichigo learning from his Soul Society trip) his sheer speed and regenerative abilities far exceed what this emo guy can do, even though he's trying to kill that girl in the process. (Hey, you can kidnap, but you shouldn't kill, yes?) (lol) Kunikida-san is perfectly located to fetch them after Akutagawa's defeat (and of course he's going to be alive even though without Yosano-sensei he's going to be in ICU for a while), we learn of the real antagonist behind all this. Named "Guild", I guess this feels like something familiar to how there's a spiritually-rich land in BLEACH (Karakura Town FYI) which will spawn/attract beings to exist there, and quite the same here. So likely (I think) the Guild is just another group of ability underworld users that left (or are sold) to form a force outside of this fictional town of which I don't remember. Oh damn, I'll discover by next week, yes?
P.S. This show kicks ass. I wonder if I ever want to watch any other action show this season. *laughs*

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Tonari no Kashiwagi-san: Well I seemed to have caught up with another translator with the latest stuff, so let's talk about it. We see more developments going, from the increased affection between Kotone and Yuuto and Tina meeting a deadline to leave the country (I mean, her hometown), it seems like things might just happen. We've seen one appear out of the sudden, one developed over the course of the story till now, so this might be it? I don't know what signals the end for this story, but if it ever ends then this might be it. We shall see. We've yet to see any Anime adaptation.... ah forget it. *laughs*
BLEACH: Still wondering how far this fight can go. Although it's awesome BTW. As per previous chapters, The Almighty power has a flaw, but we still don't know of it yet. I mean, going by Kubo's theories he's just going to think of something preposterous to weaken the mind of the opponent anyways, just like how Kenpachi did with that crazy imagination kid. Wait, this was also done by him. Oh well, whatever. Move on, Ichigo. Until you have no more powers to show off left haha
A Channel: Ah, for once I thought it wasn't a childhood recall. Then I noticed it was. I thought long about it though lol
The chapter talks about a certain part of Run-chan and Tooru's past about them meeting a rich kid in the mall. Yeah I thought it was Nagisa too (that good for nothing we all know), but then it doesn't seem so. The usual jokes are great as usual too.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Can I just leave a blank spot here? I can't? But I really did nothing. This week has been quite a lot, so listening to songs isn't my priority. I went for a trip to Skeam.jp, but came back in disappointment. Well at least I know we have Tomacchan's best albums for next week, and from the previews the new songs aren't bad. Let's see if this one can get in the shelf haha.

The shift is real, BTW. Of mainstream artists not singing new songs. *sigh* I really need to listen to more songs. They just aren't there. I guess I have to search more, huh.


This is it then. The summer heat it setting things down, and I'm feeling lazier than ever. But then again things will likely pick up next week as I have to prepare for that special something next month (thanks to my duties as a citizen lol) and I can't just sit down everyday. Cya guys next week then, and until then... I think I lost all my inspirations just by playing a game that sucks all of it. Should stop playing that game already...

[P.S.: I mean, NO LIFE NO TRYSAIL. Am I right girls?
(WARNING: If you stare close long enough you'll get more excited than if you did drugs haha)

I mean, I miss Mina-chan and all, and Ayachi's for next week, so... Mikakoshi too, but... *sigh*]

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #23

... If this intro paragraph means anything... Or maybe I should bring the last paragraph to here instead. Let's move on.

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Assassination Classroom S2: Wow what a development. If the Manga was this great I should-
Anyways, this episode. *laughs* That intro... but far from that, is the country's time to take action to kill Koro-sensei. Karasuma, nonetheless, shall also be part of it, and thank goodness I'm not watching a story where the cliffhanger is him pledging alliance to like, the creator of that octopus or something. Otherwise, you'd be pleased to hear that there is some buffer period after all that (not) scientific jargon, and that is one week. And within this week, the students have been closely monitored, but also have been closely working together to think of a solution. What solution, and what would it do, we don't know. But what we do know is they encrypted it hard (Damn you Ritsu with the attachment files) and fast-forwarded time to T-3 hours. And thanks to Nagisa taking a hint from Karasuma, I'd also like to see what will be the fate of that octopus. Hey, I'm not against an antimatter octopus being alive, but if not for murder then what will become of Koro-sensei? Damn this show stops at the right times.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Ah, just a day in the Agency, huh. Man, the good times. I wish the (future) job I had has such motivation. I mean, the praise.
This episode, yes. Man, I'm so hyped I'm tired to type lol. Time and time again I get excited, and this one isn't any exception. Kunikida, like Kyouka herself, knows of the solutions to the now lost her, and apparently the acknowledgement is clear, and that is she should get caught by the police. But in a turn of (expected) events Akutagawa has come to claim back the girl, and also catch the weretiger at the same time. Two birds with one stone. Heck, his ability is evil and all, but the person himself is something else. Kudos to the guy who voiced him; very scary and evil indeed. Over at Dazai's, his old pal Chuuya is here to beat his ass up so as to not let him leave, even if it is his intention all along. But then again, there is likely a leeway, so I'm more concerned about Atsushi. Good that the author didn't exploit Ranpo's ability to solve mysteries (or this show will become shit, literally), and that the President is actually realising its newest member in the Agency. Let's hope for everyone's sake he's not dead yet. We don't know much about the boat (or at least I hope Ranpo told Kunikida everything), and we don't know about Dazai. So yeah, I like this tension. Haven't gotten this excited in quite a while.
P.S. Epicness in next week's trailer. I can't wait. And for a moment I thought Dazai and Kyouka can do a double suicide since they have to. And then I remembered that this will be illegal lol. Also, Yosano-sensei operating on the kid. Child abuse, no?

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BLEACH: I mean, it looks nice, but I doubt it's the end. Right?
Yes, most likely, and yes everybody, the worst nightmare of an abomination has finally happened. Kurosaki "The Ultimate Hybrid" Ichigo has shown its true form, and it's not that surprising, actually. Now that he has control of his own powers, will his combined powers do anything to the supposed God? But then again this God is of Quincy descent so if anything can stop it it's probably some Hollow powers... right? I mean, it's doubts everywhere, people.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Well, there's Kana-chan's new single, and yeah, just gave one song as usual. I mean, I don't mind Kana-chan writing the lyrics, but can we just get another composer? Yeah? Kitagawa-sensei?

Next week also brings not much, which is bad news. I haven't spent the last week finding new songs yet, so maybe I should about now. Tomacchan's best album is coming the week after (and her music video Blu-Ray two months down), so that's another thing to note. Other than that... I think I really need to go listen to those indie artists now.


This is it then. Pretty short for Klassic Note because I'm in a mood swing, mostly counting down to the days I'm going to have left enjoying myself and doing things at my own pace. Other than that, I'd like a different kind of holiday. Cya guys next week, and until then... hope you  have a much more fulfilled life than me. And by fulfilled I mean, doing something, or just getting out of the house.

[P.S.: Kana-chan for the weekdays, Kana-chan for the weekend. And if I ever get my hands on her single at all... Nope. I'm not going to. *laughs* Sorry Kana-chan.

Next week is likely TrySail, because I reviewed two of the singles last week in case you guys don't know.]

The Klassic Note Review 2016.06 Issue 1

Hey, I'm back! In part two of the TrySail-Klassic Note Review Special (I just thought of it on the spot haha) I review another of their latest singles this year, and yes it's been three weeks since its release already, but I'm still hyped listening to it, seriously. Let's start, shall we?

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TrySail - High Free Spirits [Single]

Limited Edition

Anime Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(I watched one-third an episode of Anime Haifuri, so I'll not mention about the Anime cover. Otherwise, face cams are awesome, but Nan-chan taking the front for the Regular Edition is pretty awesome in some way too.)

Origin: TrySail may not sound familiar to you, but it's a long way for these girls since their first single almost a year ago. Amamiya 'Ten-chan" Sora isn't as emotive as now, Asakura "Mocho" Momo isn't as serious as before, and Natsukawa "Nan-chan" Shiina isn't as confused as she looks today. Okay, it's all referencing to the 4th single they are in now, and of course they have recently released their album a week ago. All in all, it's smooth-sailing for TrySail (get it?) singing cute pop songs all around, and sometimes serious cool songs sound great on them too. This harmony, you don't get anywhere else.

(1) High Free Spirits
This turns out to be a surprisingly good song for another upbeat song from them since their second single, and this sounds even better than back then. Crediting to Anime Haifuri (which isn't great IMO) it of course has lyrics with respect to that, but then the melody is overall very catchy especially the chorus, and till today I'm still hooked onto it. This will no doubt make of a good live performance tune, and man am I hyped to listen to them sing this someday. The music video... allow me to reference you guys to a specific Entertainment News a couple of weeks ago where I quote from Ten-chan the timestamps for the best shots she can imagine from her blog, and yes they are awesome. Somewhat this brings in more hype than usual for my impression of the song itself, but hey, whatever it takes to make it awesome, I guess.

Yes Ten-chan, your back is real awesome... Hah!

More music video images and supernovae here https://t.co/yziaUCkEaF pic.twitter.com/JRGsSV6Z4c

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 15, 2016

Rating: 4 stars (Awesome-Slightly-Above Average)


(2) Bokura no Symphony [Our Symphony]
This is that deal breaker as always, B-sides. Stuck with their 3rd single I have been waiting for the album to get released, this one got stuck quite a while before I gave the thumbs up. First impressions aren't great with a general consensus (from myself lol) that the verses of the song do not tie up well with the chorus, and feels like two parts. But after listening a couple more times I have been convinced that it does pair in well, and since the melody is well done I have no reason to reject the song, a common way of giving songs in Klassic Note today. Otherwise, this song has a cute feeling to it, cohesiveness is blatantly written in the title, and yeah, it'll make you want to sing along. This song also greatly reminds me of their tough journey along as actors in general, and that this is quite a symbol of it. Anime composers like to do that, apparently. Yes, talking about you, Aniplex.
Rating: 4 stars (Somewhat Average)

Conclusion: If you need comparison, it's better than their previous single just purely based on the B-side, but then overall than I guess the topic songs cannot compete because it's cute vs cool, which is a very controversial topic in Klassic Note in terms of a single artist group's style especially when dictated by foreign composers, yes? But then this is your usual average single, and I recommend you to listen to it. Really, the topic song (A-side) won't disappoint.


THE PACKAGE

No, it wasn't anything special in this oversized box. Yes, it was all cushion paper and I got scammed of my shipping fees. Because it highly depends on weight of the package, this make me pay like, 380yen more than usual. Man, I thought Aniplex+ you guys follow Sony Music Japan's slim packaging? What's with the waste of resources? You're not shipping to Africa, you know.

Anyways, inside reveals a similar booklet I've seen in the previous single, and this one is AWESOME. I personally scanned it for my personal pleasure (haha), but you guys can get this camera shot for now. I don't even want to say which is my favourite now. *laughs*

There you go, the girls of TrySail. Sorry for the album though, I'll make it up to you girls some time soon, I guess? Somehow? Hey, in Klassic Note support for singles is easier okay?

That's it then. I'm tired, and I have to shape up that special gift, yes? *laughs hard* Cya guys this weekend, while I report on my (lack of) progress in life.

*sigh*

The Klassic Note Review 2016.05 Issue 2

Hey. It's been some time. This week I'll be focusing on my recent orders, but then again due to reasons that I might as well not elaborate (goddamn forwarding services lol) I shall review them separately. Yes. Both are from the same artist TrySail. But first up, we shall review one that has been out there three months already, but has only recently been on the list. Read more to know why, and more.

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

TrySail - whiz [Single]

Limited Edition

Anime Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Honestly I like close-ups, but not as close as the Anime Edition one lol. And yes, the incomplete white border was dumb because it doesn't have symmetry to the booklet or the back of the case)

Origin: I think here at least, we're not unfamiliar with TrySail. I have done two single reviews already, and recently just last week they have released their first full album (which is not the other release I'm going to review anyway) and it wasn't bad. But then if their singles are great then that's enough. Because it'll be on my shelf anyways. Their 3rd single is also Anime credited, and the single itself, considering three months ago and when I got it now... I think it's a good release. Hey, cute girls singing cute songs... what more do you want?

(1) whiz
This. The deal breaker. Hey, if you don't like cute songs then this might not be for you. Otherwise, bask in the awesomeness that is in this pop melody, and man the chorus is real addicting. Well, at least, back in three months ago. I haven't heard any preview of it before that, and first impressions are great and more than positive, which is good. The music video stars them in a (CG) world of cakes and them making it, which makes of great fanservice compared to the previous MV. Seriously, if you can still recall. The song overall is great, and I have no comments about the bridge part of the song, and that means this is a must-listen.
Rating: 4 stars (Cutely Above Average)

(2) Baby My Step
Yes, this was the one that stopped me from giving this release back then in February. I don't remember much of reason why I didn't give it, but according to 2.99 Stars Survey (the one for last year is around somewhere) I quote from myself "about half the song I do not like", which serves as good reason to give up the song entirely. But then maybe it's because of the many "babies" there are in the chorus that is deterring me away, or maybe it's listening it again and giving it with context to their album is making this sound better than usual. And yes, I have heard this a couple more times than I have to. But still, this is a decent song, and it's more fanservice in the lyrics compared to the previous single (and that's good hehe), so I shouldn't complain. Time does make songs sound good, yes?
Rating: 4 stars (Very Cutely Average)

Conclusion: Overall this release is an expected now, because I regret not giving it three months ago. I cannot think of a barrier that will stop you listening to three girls singing these cute songs, so don't restrain yourself like I do and just give them a chance, yes? I'm hooked to the B-side too right now, and I can see them making of great songs to sing in live performances which we will no doubt be able to see more soon now their album is out and the Anime festivals are clearly slated for the second half of the year. Take a listen to... listen for yourself. *laughs*


THE PACKAGE

I guess this is as much as I can expect, huh. Lol I guess considering I've been doing this for like, four years and counting already. But inside the booklet is something more interesting than just what's on the surface.

Boom! The good: the longest booklet image I can find ever. Well, even though it's like three, but this looks great, isn't it? But then, the bad: the lyrics when you close it up, which surprisingly looks bad due to bad colour contrast and very small font. Seriously. I'm squinting in order to read the lyrics to fast-paced songs. It's so small, I doubt you can see anything else but a white piece of paper in this image below.

That's it for today. Likely by the weekend I'll  get my hands on (you guessed it) their latest single which took a longer way round (the above was from HMV Japan, which has direct mail services) so I'll have to wait. I thought I could clear them by the month, but looks like you guys will get another review from me some time soon, I guess. Cya guys soon, and until then... don't lick my images, yes?

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #22

Hey, another week, another set of new content. Ah, what a time to live in. I bet people in the past are like, "What's the next feature opera performance?" or something lol. I don't think I know World History very well. *shame*

アニメ
ANIME

Assassination Classroom S2: For once, I thought I was watching some school slice-of-life romance Anime again. Oh, I'm not? Thank goodness.
Anyways, the episode is split into two. The future of the students, and what they did for their (supposedly last) Valentine's Day. Many got it easy, others got it rough. Thanks Karasuma for ending the episode well, and thanks Kayano for offering the scantily-clad Yukimura-sensei only at a time where they aren't going to kill the octopus lol. The end is near, we know a lot more then we should (like, the author literally told Elena to list out all the possibilities of the future), but going by the author's style, he might just only choose one ending. And that is likely happiness. Unless I'm expecting to watch another Attack on Titans story, this one should end well. And I'm hyped for it. Four more episodes to go (I think), and we shall see who is still trying their last efforts to kill the time bomb.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Nice episode, I must say. We finally got to see another of the antagonists in this story, and she is a kid. Bad thing is (spoiler alert) that she managed to get Dazai to the Port Mafia, so that's bad news for that guy. Other than that, we're met with a suicide bomber, who's ability is just to use I guess super controlled grenades to blast sh*t up? (Because seriously, the train isn't blown into pieces yet, surprisingly) Nonetheless, we finally learnt of Yosano-sensei (I guess I don't want to be ripped apart so I'll say it formally lol) who's ability in this case is to heal. But only heal serious injury, which of course sounds like a thing that the author can use to save anyone if necessary. (Lol author schemes) That also says a lot about how Tanizaki got healed so well because he *** ****** ** four times? Haha good to see he is well because his ability is useful nonetheless, and also controlled, because not everyone's powers can be summoned at will. Like, Atsushi can only do partial for now, and that girl Kyouka can do none. Yes Akutagawa, people's minds can be changed. Let's see how next episode.
P.S. The girl is going to be a great addition to the story. Just hope she doesn't die like, the next episode. Also, no one else in the Agency knows of Dazai's disappearance. Especially when it's related to her. Oops.

漫画
MANGA

Kuroshitsuji: Yeah, plot twist! Okay, the general story first. The Earl got in touch with Nina, well known for her fashion style she dons on the Phantomhive family (besides the butler), and also for the event itself. So yes of course Ciel will dump Sebastian with her in hopes of getting to Bravat and supposedly the people of the star signs, I assume. What's surprising is guarding the doors after Sebastian went in is Elizabeth?? Wait, so she's here to protect the people? For what reason? And it cannot only be her right? If you recall she belongs to a female noble family, which also means Sebastian may be in a lot of trouble. What kind, I don't know. But what I may know is that this girl is not hypnotised by anything. Yet.
BLEACH: Well, we're all buying time, but Ichigo has done it. Rising in ranks for being the most varied hybrid being in all of the fictional worlds, I don't even know if Ichigo is using his Quincy or Hollow powers or Shingami powers or whatever else he has up his sleeve. But then we are reminded of the power of The Almighty, that is shared between two people in day and night. So yeah, the future can be changed, but so what? Apparently there's more coming from the right-hand man, but Ishida may not live to see it, I guess.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

Hey, after so long of us talking about TrySail (supposedly) and Miyawaki Shion (because I chose to talk less to I can talk about it this week), their long-awaited album releases are out. TrySail's 1st album wasn't disappointing besides for those technopop styles, but then again I never give those songs anyway and the melodies aren't that great... nonetheless, I gave a couple of them. And they are both featured in the music video making FYI. Miyawaki Shion's new mini-album of expected list of songs (well because the new topic song also had a music video online) but to much review from me, won't have the privilege to be on my shelf, mainly due to the reason below.

Miyawaki Shion almost got me with her mini-album. Thankfully all the songs aren't written by the same guy.

Amyslick's a good composer BTW

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 25, 2016

Yeah, I blame that one guy. You dragged quality down, bro. *laughs* Also, TrySail's latest single(s) got approved, so I will try to review them by the end of the month. That is, if I can get the other one by Tuesday. We shall see. Chances now are not likely, and I'll probably do it next month.

Next week brings... nothing. Bad news for me, good news for those indie artists because I'm likely taking my chances against them again in search for fresh new songs. RO69JACK has released the new list of artists moving on for their chance to perform in one of the biggest rock festivals in Japan, and I think I can listen to a couple of them.


That's it then. I've been spending a lot of time building terrible buildings in isometric theme park simulator Parkitect, and they mostly look like desserts lol. Cya guys next week then, and until then, stay by for some review soon, and maybe APoL? No promises yet, but I aim to finish two chapters. And planning has been going well. Yeah, I'm lazy to type. Even this.

[P.S.: You don't know how great I feel whenever I look at my phone screen with Tomacchan.

Next week is Kana-chan again, and TrySail is in lineup. The next month is going to be interesting.]

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #21

I'm disappointed. From music deprivation. More below. I hope you had a great week, listening to music you've given like, two years ago lol

アニメ
ANIME

Assassination Classroom S2: Following the announcement of the new Call of Duty game, I'm naming this latest episode "Assassination Classroom: Infinite Assassinations"!! LOL
Anyways, the episode. It's not far-fetched to call the space trip ridiculous, but then it is. Okay, that aside, they did manage to get the relevant data, and for once Ritsu is happy. The process is as preposterous as it sounds, but yes many thing are factual. For example, if you don't know how many things get destroyed just from one space liftoff? Yeah, that's a budget that will suck. Then again the astronauts are surprised at Karma and Nagisa's abilities (man, they know nothing about them at all lol), and they had a blast when they are up there, somehow. The result? Somehow the class has seen this substance that can be used to cure the octopus before, and thus is easy to make. That's it. Now what? From the class, to Nagisa, he says that the assassination will still continue, and even then, the teacher has 1% of explosion, which is as good as it gets. That is good news, but we have like, a lot more episodes left, so I wonder what's going to fill up the blanks. The principal? The rest of the world? Only next episode will tell us then. I'm hyped.
Bungou Stray Dogs: What an interesting episode. I'll be glad if this isn't Manga material, but still.
This episode, it links up. I know many people including me will not be removing the fact that the lady who is with Dazai has nothing to do with this crime, and it turns out (spoiler alert) it does. She was the beloved of the Azure King, disguised as a "Messenger", to threaten the Agency for their doings, and somehow, it's directed at Kunikida-kun. Surprisingly, many people are tied in as well, including Port Mafia to guard the location to not let the Agency defuse the bomb. Little did the woman know that the partner team is excellent (all they needed to do was to switch opponents, even I know that), and there were more than one person who wanted to know the truth. Rokuzou, didn't expect you to still have the breath to pull the trigger. Nonetheless, another mystery is solved, but it still makes us wonder about some things. How Dazai knew about contacting the Azure Messenger, why Port Mafia didn't send more to guard the key, and many more.
P.S. Kunikida-kun's notebook is ideally awesome. And yes, as I've read the Wiki it's finally revealed clearly that he can recreate anything he has seen, and thus, can recreate the broken key that is needed to defuse the bomb. The numbers guy, on the other hand, is not cool. Which explains how the interrogated can just die without much effort. Man, remote actions are sly. Too sly.
P.P.S. I have a feeling this is Anime filler content, as I've seen the Manga. You have been informed.

漫画
MANGA

Nagasarete Airantou: From like what seems like forever, the latest (scanned) chapter is out. And... I forgot what happened last time. In general, it's solving one of Beniyasha's mysteries in the island again (cleverly disguised by some mother), and with a bunch of scrolls they apparently are out to test the vocabulary of the villagers... and make Ikuto's nose bleed. Otherwise, we're not even close to capturing that evil-doer, as (what's her name) someone else is peeking behind the bushes to be backup...?
A Channel: Oh yeah, the dating thing. If you guys recalled, Kitou-sensei and Satou-sensei are out dating. Well, sort of. But then the rumour has spread well in the school, and other than that they get closer together, where Kitou-sensei got asked to stay to kill flies lol. Anyways, she is getting ever close to him, and yeah, cooking for everyone is NOT a solution. No, people will just notice you giving to Satou-sensei, Kitou-sensei.
P.S. Run-chan's forehead likely scored 100 points, and she slept in the closet keeping the futon again lol
BLEACH: Well that's a whole lot of text. About fighting, about finding oneself. Well, because Kubo doesn't want to kill the main guy yet, and because Ishida has to deal with all this fighting that he cannot even settle down in his life. Lol, references and jokes aside, Renji and Rukia are likely to join the fight sometime soon (maybe to save Ishida first though), but more interesting characters appear. Cue Ishida and Kurosaki. Yes, the fathers. And they have entered the fray, somewhat form that grandfather. Remember? Uryu's grandfather? Brings back good times. But still, this is interesting, as we can finally know of secrets and techniques we have NEVER seen in this series thus far. They both have a lot to teach their kids BTW

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

Nothing. Zilch. Literally. But then again I've been listening. I've not seen cinema staff's new album yet (is it that bad??) (and don't ask me why, on both reasons), and I've not given new songs from last week. I've forgotten to give Cocoro Auction's new mini-album too, but then again it's also tough to just get a listen of it. But oh well, at least I got enough of Anime and Manga to be happy about. And I'm trying to find new songs. Just, not now. Now is not a good time, apparently.

Next week finally brings a couple of new releases including TrySail's 1st album and finally I can give a listen to Miyawaki Shion's new mini-album after a long wait for the Anime's ending theme song. I'm still considering for Aimer and TrySail from last week it seems, and I think I may not even give them at all. Fingers crossed. Almost every week.


That's it then. Until next time... I have that desperation to write APoL the moment I think of stories of real life in general (including reading the news), so it may come to me soon. I'm still far from finishing that Android Studio lesson I forked out money for, so that'll take some time. And maybe after this I'll go the one provided by Android Developers to see if they are any different. Besides, it's free. *laughs* Cya guys next week.

[P.S.: Kana-chan. And not her selfie, because someone took it for her. Whoever that asshole is.. thanks.

Next week? I'm quite addicted to Aki-chan's new photobook cover right now, but then it's likely in order. Tomacchan will be next.]

The pets for women are puppies and kittens. Men's pets are women.

Sorry for being sexist here, but seeing how Kana-chan is biting on a sock I can't help. *laughs*

The Twitter Phenomena Part II

Yes, take it as the next level after I was shocked that yucat replied to my Tweet because she was like, stalking me or Twitter or something.

Recent weeks brought about me listening to indie artists, and hell yeah they are very free. Besides metro polica (if you could remember, the vocalist is still checking if I'm mentioning NOT their latest song or not haha) vocalist we have more, for example if you noticed Entertainment News in recent weeks I mentioned about Light Palette's Twitter account replying in somewhat broken English, but damn I appreciate it still. Also, my first reply to a band. Damn, there are a lot of firsts.

@KlassicNote Thank you for listening to our sound!!

— ライトパレット (@light_palette) May 5, 2016

Just this morning I woke up to the biggest one yet: spike in followers. As you guys know, if there are followers in my @KlassicNote account means either people are lost or it's just a one-hit wonder from some Tweet or it's the bands actually following me to show me as fan support. Very common. Not so common is the fact that I've been stalked by all of the members. Seriously? Who in the band is like:

"Hey guys, this guy mentioned our new song. Let's all like his Tweet!"

Of course it's not like that, but still.

This reminds me of HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR for some reason.

Their PC site has the full song BTW
Listening to chocol8 syndrome - Senkou ON AIR

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 15, 2016

This is more than just spam, guys. This is a following. Just like how yucat is not a band or she'll get all her fellow band members to do so lol. Anyways, I thank all artists for the support, because the only reason I'm doing Twitter is just to share my opinion about what songs I'm listening to, and more importantly, for Song of the Day in the yearly Song Awards, if no one has known of it yet.

Refer to the official website for more details. *wink*

That's all I want to say. I don't deserve this much anyway. Even though a part of my mind wants to be famous just... not spending money and listening to Japanese tunes and promoting them. Okay, I'm stopping here. Cya guys next time. And probably by then, I'll be too well-known I won't have to show it off here haha

[P.S.: Should I do this in Japanese?

...

Okay, maybe not]

[P.P.S.: Yes if you noticed the Tweet I did before this blog post I am waiting for three of them to do it again MUAHAHAHA]

[Update: 2 hours after I mentioned I'm posting another... You guys know of the Ripple Effect? Like, that thing's got 5 likes now.]

I wasn't singing and dancing in my dreams, but damn I'm hooked to this song.

Listening to chocol8 syndrome - Strobe https://t.co/ebwHsAP6Bn

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 16, 2016

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #20

I think I should stop doing an intro. I do best in explaining the status of my life after I've talked about what's awesome about it. *sob*

アニメ
ANIME

Assassination Classroom S2: EPIC FIGHT, as they say, must happen. Funny, how it ends depends very strongly in their relationship, considering how much they have been together until Nagisa got scared of how violent Karma is. I mean, it's goddamn third year already, and we're here all wanting to kill an octopus, so yeah. But then Karma decided to give in for he remembers Nagisa's effort for trying, even if he is weak in combat against him. Oh well, I guess the author has an answer, so I'll take it. Surprisingly, Karasuma-sensei wants them to find a method to save the teacher within a month. Will it be possible? Quite unlikely, but then there is the process. And we're still far from finishing this show. So yeah, looking forward to those then. I'll also be waiting the day Nagisa kills the octopus, even though I've not seen any spoilers. If I'm correct please don't tell me haha
P.S. Next episode: The 3-E Class in OUTER SPACE! WTF is wrong with this show...
Bungou Stray Dogs: This show is nice to watch, seriously. Comedy, action, everything.
Okay, today's episode maybe quite heavily focused on Kunikida-kun himself, but then again the show is about to unfold itself. He knows himself a lot of informants in order to keep his business around, and one of them is this handy taxi driver. Think GTA IV's Muhammed for example. But then again it's also because of the driver's background - that he gave up his job as an actor because it was not profitable - that got him into the trouble of being the culprit to this serial kidnapping case, what's more one victim involving Port Mafia. I don't want to think of that girl from where Akutagawa was with back in episode three, but then even if it is the guy's here to rip sh*t anyway. So yeah, some action, some ladies (man Dazai is totally right about her being sexy lol) (the power of words on lack of clothing is awesome), and a whole lot of mystery involving an ex-terrorist. He may not be as lucky as an undead (*wink* Achmed *wink*), but his Messenger is sure alive. So next episode they have to intentionally set up a bomb to blow it up at a certain location? I mean, it's shady as hell, and considering Kunikida went in the news (which is likely the Messenger's doing than the taxi driver) it seems impossible to avoid. We shall see.
P.S. I think I know who's the Azure Messenger as mentioned above. That hacker the stepfather is trying to protect. Very suspicious. Also, that girl Dazai had a night with. *laughs*

漫画
MANGA

BLEACH: Eh... all but the end I don't get it. Well, Renji and Rukia has an illusion that they are fighting enemies against Hitsugaya's brother (lolol), that Quincy leader decides not to use his foretelling skills to kill his supposed son, and he is now releasing his I-don't-know-what power to prevent his son from leaving. Okay, whatever, Kubo. Please make this good. And more importantly, make his logical. It still sounds a little hazy right now...
Bungou Stray Dogs: Caught up with a couple of chapters till the episode with the awesome Ranpo-san and his NOT ability user powers, but then I didn't stop there for this reason only. Also, next chapter involves character I do not see in the Anime. Oops. That also means I may have to stop from here. Which is fine. The next time I'll read it is probably the end of the year then haha
Note to self: Stopped at Chapter 6. Man, their chapters are very packed.

音楽
This Week on Klassic Note

This, is a famous image of a supernova. Just Googled it a while ago. And yes, it's also in Aimer's latest music video. By the way, this image, not from the video.

Wait, so the new Aimer MV is just a bunch of astronomical phenomenons? Or has her songs been like this?

*sigh*

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 15, 2016

Okay, jokes aside, this week brings quite a lot of releases, apart from the stuff I decided to give second chances to. Aimer's latest single with EGOIST's chelly is one of them for the month, but then it isn't that bad. I never missed her style because she started her debut single on BLEACH conventional pop and not this, so this is just... one of those I took a liking to. Don't get me wrong; I did give her previous releases chances. At least twice. I can even tell you specifically which ones.

Besides that, we have the expected reviews. TrySail's 4th single is surprisingly good, and I'm still thinking of whether to give the B-side. (The music video, still better than Aimer, haha.) This decision can go on for so long because I'm guaranteed the First Press Release for this and their previous single which released three months ago online, so yeah, I intend to take forever. Or even until when their album releases in two weeks. LuckLife's major debut single for Anime "Bungou Stray Dogs" isn't that bad, but not good enough for me to actually give anything, I guess. Sometimes, Anime produced songs bring out the best of a band, haha. (ie. Without them they aren't that fabulous, I think) SpecialThanks new mini-album came in late for the week, but I did manage to listen to it over the weekend. Both topic songs which have music videos (go ahead to check my YouTube playlist for both of them) are on my list, and otherwise... I guess not. Man, giving chances to SpecialThanks running this melodic punk style is hard. Recall MINAMI NiNE. Very similar. And Misaki-chan's English is real bad. Her Japanese though is sweet! *silence* Did I just... make a pun there? (Audience: You most definitely did!)

This is such a SWEET yet very emotional song. And for reasons that is not Misaki-chan this SpecialThanks song is in. https://t.co/fLdX34KwRt

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) May 15, 2016

For next week, I'm slightly ahead to give Porno Graffitti's new single for now (yes, their name is unheard of in this blog) and even earlier, Miyawaki Shion's mini-album, both released at the last week of the month in two weeks time. Otherwise, I'm excited for cinema staff's new album next week, and I haven't had a chance to give Cocoro Auction a new song yet. Maybe I should. *looks above paragraph* The vocals ratio is going to topple to one side yet again.


Yeah, that's about it. I'm stunned by many songs this week, and I'm still in thinking. Of many things. Other than music. So... yeah. Cya guys next time, and until then... Anyone here playing GTA Online like, every other day? I don't mind being your Social Club friend~

[P.S.: Nothing but schoolgirl Tomacchan for the week. Best.

What's better, you ask? Kana-chan's Twitter image on my phone. What's even better? You guys saw the special gift images for her latest single? My heart's on Toranoana (3rd one), but my body's on her in the water. You know which one. Haha.]

[P.P.S. Because Ten-chan wrote in her blog, I decided to see what she was referring to in her group's latest music video. At "0:43" she refers to Mocho tilting her head back whilst singing, and at "4:19" she was referring to the close-up on Nan-chan touching her hair. Both are great but Ten-chan, what about you? Oh yeah, it's at "2:19", where she back faces us. Last paragraph. You're welcome.



...

Okay, there you go. Images. (Audience: Yay!) No GIFs though. Or maybe I should. For myself. Anyways Ten-chan. I get those feminine stuff. Don't think I missed them. I'm referring to your blog.]

You may think it's a smart question, but to others they just don't want to reply a stupid answer.

You know. Human thinking. Think twice when you ask people something too, whether they are "smart" or not. But then again it's all about understanding, enlightenment and education, so asking never hurts yourself. People who offend you hurt you, yes?

The Klassic Note Review 2016.05 Issue 1 (The Package)

Remember I promised about a month ago that I'd show you guys what the Ikimonogakari 10th year best compilation is like inside? Well, here we are.

THE PACKAGE

And yes, I opened it. Firstly, I noticed the booklet. It's thick. And other than that, it's not stapled. Which means I cannot scan any of the pages visibly enough for you guys to see. Suffice it to say every one of the animals constitute to one song for a list of images spreading three discs, and some snippets of the members playing around with astronaut outfits and safari outfits. Yes, I said "safari".

Of course, the CD isn't the only thing in this purchase. As I have mentioned some time ago if you remember, I went for the special Lawson Edition with some... extra goods, which, for some reason that I don't want to mention, I gave them to my sis, who is also a fan of this group. Yeah, probably also the ONLY one we have in common interest. Anyways, it consists of a towel very common in live performances as goods, and some bag. Yes, other than the CD. It costs... about 8 bucks more in my calculations, so I guess it's worth it. I mean, I NEVER went to any of their lives...

I'm reviewing the 3CD version, by the way.
(Image shows both versions + towel + "vinyl purse bag")

And here it is in all its glory: (from top to bottom - towel, the purse bag, CD)

And then the review. I only focused on the new songs I enlisted into Klassic Note, and overall it's a nice experience. I mean, you cannot get any better than having the product itself. *laughs* And halfway through I sort of forgot that the first image I took probably will not include what the Ikimono card (if anyone is familiar, comes with any First Press Release ie. if you pre-order you'll definitely get it) is behind the all so familiar image of them in astronaut suits. So I flipped the card around and here it is.

Zoomed in:

"Thanks for 10 years!!!"

You're welcome, Kiyoe-san, Mizuno-kun and Hotaka-san. You guys are awesome. And thanks to BLEACH, you have become part of the spirit that is Klassic Note.

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #19

"Android Studio vs APoL: The Great Battle"

I'm just thinking of what to do for next week. Too lazy to do both, and want to do at least one of them. *sigh* Such is life. (Audience: Or "No Life".) Yeah, I know. This weekly post is evidence of my character. Let's move on.

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Assassination Classroom S2: And they are left a couple of months and now what... Civil war??
Hmm, it seems Nagisa's plan to save Koro-sensei isn't going well with the class, and it is to be expected due to the nature of reasons that will arise from just thinking of whether to kill or not kill that octopus. (Personally, I'd still kill him because it's tough to protect a fugitive from the society even if he can be saved.) So yes, two camps have appeared (unsurprisingly split in half) (as half as possible) (that Ritsu AI still got to vote?), and that octopus has decided to make the class unified by killing each other. Hell yeah it's exciting, but then I guess it's an important process to bring them back on their track. It's "Assassination Classroom" anyway. Everyone's been "killed" one way or another, and it's left to the biggest enemies and greatest fighters Karma and Nagisa. Man, I wished it would end this episode, but that also means next week's will be great. I cannot wait.
Bungou Stray Dogs: Haha I had a great laugh. Today we talk about Edogawa Ranpo-san. And if you need an introduction or if you have NEVER watched Ranpo Kitan from last year (please help yourself to it; it was a great show celebrating the author's 50th death anniversary), this guy (and also if you read the Manga review I did a while ago) is a famous detective series author, and yes he specialises in writing detective cases. This is also a tribute to the person himself, and yes so does the guy in this show. He apparently is an ability user who can deduce crimes faster than anyone in the police can do, but not without a special condition. His glasses. (Audience: Hey quit the bullsh*ting already we know the answer) Yeah, he's not an ability user. The point the good side of ability users lies in a detective agency is also due to him, as he can deduce crimes even with the smallest of clues, as mentioned by Dazai. Dazai is smart too, being able to see through most of the crime, but I guess that's what makes Ranpo here special: He is just good. *salutes* The author of this show really gave this famous author its due respect and power man. I salute to both of them.
P.S. First thing that came to my mind when I hear someone got caught drifting in the river, and yes, if I'm the superintendent I've already ordered my troops to capture Dazai as a suspect first haha

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BLEACH: Okay, so that I do not get it wrong, it just got morning?
So this chapter, after the awesome attack from the shinigami, of course they should know of the fundamental "miracle" that is common sense, where the Quincy can just absorb spiritual particles so long as they are alive. Yes, that jerk is still alive. And now, we see the next morning arrive, which of course means the power levels of two people will change if you can recall, as Ishida has not killed the leader of the night at his strongest and Ichigo is going to meet his death lol. Fingers crossed.

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This Week on Klassic Note

Oh, I was so enjoying my solo karaoke session at home. (See, such a loner *points to self*) Thanks to a couple of HDMI cables and Joysound app for Android for this. Even though I'm not in Japan to have this for free (region restricted apparently), but still.

This one's for you, Inori-chan. #thelife

And yes, as expected of myself from last week, I decided to venture to Audioleaf (first), if you guys would remember, is infamous in Klassic Note of creating miracles of importing new songs from indie artists into my list of songs. And yes, there is a result. In fact, two. A couple more artists have came under my microscope, namely titilulu and Light Palette, both participated in a indie live artist event RO69JACK hosted by ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL to promote indie artists. The latter artist participated in this year's event, so when you read this post you still have roughly about... 23 hours left to vote. (That big orange button) No restrictions, no registering. Once per device (I have three lol), and as many artists as you want. And yes, piqued by curiosity I managed to scour a couple more artists who are waiting for me to vote them so they get an increased chance for performing at a large stage. As I say, it may not be our business, but them getting famous just buy clicking a button... hey, I'll do it. And you should too.

@KlassicNote arigato-!!!

— ライトパレット (@light_palette) May 5, 2016

The other one came a longer route, this time from Skream. (Man, if you have no idea what I'm talking about please Google them for goodness sake) (or checking out the Twitter page would do) The Floor - and I'm not joking about the name - released a new song and also their first album and their latest music video... isn't as fascinating as their first music video for their debut single. Seriously. They are this-year new, so go check them out. Them and titilulu's music videos are added to my YouTube playlist, so feel free to take a listen. As for Light Palette... here you go.

Man, I feel like a music promoter. Even though I'm not. Thanks for the recognition anyway. *laughs* I'm still in consideration of another artist I heard over the weekend (*wink* chocol8 syndrome *wink*) so I'll talk about it next week.

Talking about next week, we have TrySail's 4th single in view of their first album by the end of the month, SpecialThanks and their new mini-album (let's see if I can give an English song this time round) along with Luck Life's new single for the Anime above are due next week, THE ORAL CIGARETTES' new music video isn't impressive at all (reminded me of a song in their latest album which I REJECTED), and cinema staff's new music video is awesome as usual. Tsuzuri Zukuri's new scientific music video isn't great, and if you haven't voted for VELTPUNCH's new song for their again major debut album then please help yourself.



Wow, so many things. But that is all, actually. Hopefully with this much things to do I'll be motivated to continue what I set out to do this holiday season so my sense of fulfilment can drown out the fact that... I'm actually not finding a part-time job over these three months lol. Cya guys next week, and until next time... music is life, people. Get a life, yes?

[P.S.: Kana-chan this week is good enough.

Next week it's Tomacchan holding a pen and dressing up like she was sixteen. Something for you guys to think about until next week haha]

[P.P.S.: Aki-chan's self-drawn LINE stickers are too cute. Not so much for the other two I know of lol. Makes me want to open a LINE account after I (supposedly) scraped one last year.]

It's only when you know what you like will you then know what you dislike, and vice versa.

I'm not trying to be racist here, but this applies to all out biases, including mine. But then again unless it gets to you, you shouldn't be bothered with it. Like assholes wanting to take over the world or call someone a dumb b*tch. Whatever. Do what you like, people.

The Entertainment News 2016 Edition Issue #18

Well, it's over. And for this long break yet again, I have a plan. Hmm, not an annual phenomenon from me, I know, but I do, so let's do it, yes?

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Assassination Classroom S2: Wow. I like to be surprised every episode, for this is the end. The truth is out, it seems, and the class is shocked. Now we know what destroyed 70% of the moon (some stupid antimatter-injected mouse), what made Koro-sensei make his claim about "destroying the Earth within a year" (because that's how long the antimatter in him will last before he blows up the planet), and he has never intended to do bad the moment he learned from Aguri, who was with him for the year in the lab. Here, there's your summary. Cya guys next week.

No! I mean, I'm not done yet lol.
Seriously, what an episode. We've gotten this far. And knowing the truth, the class now do not know how to deal with it. Somehow the rest of the world, but that we don't care, yes? Still, this is a problem. So amongst all this worry about not killing the "octopus" or even putting everything fun aside and actually getting rid of him (Man, Bitch-sensei has gotten through a lot lol), Nagisa has a plan, just like how he dealt with Kayano haha. And yes, he has a plan, and it's to save the Reaper. Hmm... will it be possible? No, not until graduation, believe me. On the other hand, there may be a way if they know of it, and it will be the biggest tentacle-pulling operation yet. Serious. And this, I'm looking forward to. A happy ending of course. But then again, it may be at his deathbed.

Please don't. Make it end well.

Bungou Stray Dogs: Hmm... not the most action-packed of episodes, but fine by me though. We learn of the prowess of the Port Mafia having a relentless army of men who just... use machine guns to aim at anyone they have to kill. That's pretty much it. We were also introduced three new leaders and also ability users, but it doesn't reveal much. All I know of is someday that old man will know how to use the door knob to open doors lol. Anyways, funny why Akutagawa isn't dispatched (by that dumb b*tch) to get Atsushi while the Agency is being attacked, and where the heck is Dazai? Is he the most useless guy in the office? Or he's just enjoying himself as a part-time flirt? All of that hopefully revealed soon, but next episode we get some Kamiya Hiroshi exclusive (yes the character he plays in), as the Agency tries to solve some REAL crimes. Yes, Edogawa Ranpo, an author famous for his detective stories, is on the case.
P.S. I wish I get to see an omake scene where that old man hold his palm to the door and suddenly opens the door knob or starts picking the lock hahaha

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None. No BLEACH too. Guess I'll catch up on Dagashi Kashi manga too. Man, following manga is such a-

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This Week on Klassic Note

Eh... since it's kind of exam week, so I didn't have much time to get new songs, and I've heard quite a lot this weekend too. yanaginagi's new album isn't impressive at all, but nonetheless for the wonderful singing I just took the topic song. Kuso Iinkai's new single isn't great either, and I mean it sounds like a rip-off from their recent album. But then again I still took one from there anyway. fhana's new album is quite disappointing too, and I mean it's not good. I'm holding that for another week, but I guess I may just end up with just one song too. SECONDWALL's new mini-album (I only knew that recently) isn't as great as the previous album as they have a drama tie-up, which typically makes artists become very suppressive in terms of their style. I've got three more weeks to think of whether I should get Miyawaki Shion's new mini-album due the end of the month, and I'm still listening to Minase Iori's 2nd single. (Audience: Who?) Another seiyuu, and she sounds surprisingly great. I mean, the song. The high-pitched voice sounds like any other Anime singer, seriously. (Audience: Wait, you talking about who again?) Oh, the song. Yes. I'm still thinking about it. Like, because it's 6 minutes long?

Next week brings... nothing. Which is good time for me to consider the bunch of releases that are on my hands, and also to find new songs. You'll just have to see how much I can churn up from the indie artists database haha


I guess that's it. I really have no mood to do this now because my mind is filled with playing games today. But then... oh yes, the plan. For now, I've signed up (literally, like, paid money) for a course in Android programming (hell yes) and let's see how much two months can get me to creating an app of my own. Also, I'll probably start this and also APoL from next week (yes, you heard it) as I try to finish up hopefully Chapter 16 by next week, fingers crossed. Also, you may have noticed I've not done anything to the blogs I had in the past, but I swear I did, and I shifted all the images to their new locations before Picasa Web Albums stop working (I don't know for you, but for me it's still fine), and my Google Photos profile looks ten times neater now. I cannot guarantee I've fixed everything, and I noticed Facebook embedded images will expire on my blog (Yes, it's funny enough) and that I'm still checking before deciding NEVER to post those P.S. things below again- (Audience: OH NO) Oh yes. Too bad then; looks like the fun is over haha

Wow, this one is long. Cya guys next week then, and until next week... hopefully I've progressed. And not, sleep all day. Even though that's what I like to do too.

[P.S.: In view that me possibly not posting any more images of cute girls her in the future, here's some Aoi-chan. *laughs* I maybe posting other random stuff though, I guess,

Next week? Kana-chan probably. She looks beautiful in her new artist profile but her new song isn't. Oops.]

[P.P.S.: For example, you know how you can connect a Chromecast and your PC to the same monitor? Ask me. All you need is a HDMI switcher, a CPU with HDMI graphic card that supports Digital Audio and 1x Chromecast. MUAHAHAHAHA]