The Entertainment News 2018 Edition Issue #51

Merry Christmas... Eve, everyone!!

Yes! This is a (delayed) Christmas Eve Entertainment News Special!! And it's definitely not because I'm at a gathering and forgot to watch shows on Saturday but it's totally because I wanted all the shows to end with Honda-san so we can have a Anime fiesta!! Muahahahaha....

Ok, jokes aside, let's begin. All three shows are ending this time around, so next week... well let's hope I can do the previews for next season then haha

アニメ BANANA FISH

This blockquote is dedicated to the most dedicated underlord who loves to f**k young boys and created the legend who saved the world, Dino F. Golzine. Rest in peace, old geezzer.

No seriously, they gotta kill one of the main guys. Figured out it was that old perv. *laughs* Okay, in the final episode (#BANANAFISH24) of this superb series which was originally written 20 years ago, it was pretty straightfoward. Meaning there's plenty of development making this probably the most fast-paced episode in the series. Golzine was shot good, but hey, not in the head yet, so technically he can still be saved. Foxx is one sick bastard, as we have proven from his words that he is kind of a Golzine himself, but as he mentioned to the old man, he's no soft guy to Ash since it's not his creation anyway. (Spoiler alert: Ash's creator was his parents down at that house in the countryside so technically Golzine you're not too) That, and Ash was apprehended again by the army veteran, but hey, didn't say he could'nt get out of it, with a pending injury and on anesthesia. Hey, doing a handicap for you, seeing your white hair. *laughs* So yeah, plenty happened which is not Ash dying as also the gang behind him went on to clear the armyin the building as best as they can, and when they can't they got Blanca just in case. Guns can only get that much more accurate, so why not a minigun on a heli, yes? Well, you forgot the sniper haha. Every turn on this rollercoaster ride of fights makes all this waiting worth it. Hey, I'm not just here for the super cheesy storyline lol. We end up with Foxx being drilled and then shot on the head by, you guessed it, Golzine. Heck, this man has much endurance considering he's that of a size and he can manage to crawl himself to the main computer to hack it AND walk to the top floor of the building to shoot the one guy on the head. Sorry Ash but I've got to say he's the most legendary human living on Earth right now- Oh, he dropped down the building into a sea of fire? Never mind then, you can take it, Ash. *laughs* #RIPGolzine, by the way. Respect. Moving on (haha), Foxx refuses to die, but then again if I have a drill and wasn't too weak (Ash at that state is still stronger than most people alive, FYI) he could've just drilled through his head, just saying. No really, I can take that much gore. Been corrupted by some magician psychological Anime already. All's well ends well, the building isn't rigged enough to blow up all the gang members and the prisoners so they are good, Max marries his ex-wife once again, and Sing? Let's say he's MVP this episode. Hey, we killed the real MVP who saved this series already what you want me to do about it? (#RIPGolzine haha) Lee was useless so he carried him up as well as Chinatown, Eiji leaves for Japan on a wheelchair (man, 0/5 on TripAdvisor lol) and Ash is not there to say farewell. Because he doesn't want to. Not until Sing finds hiim and passes him the one letter that if you didn't tear up to it as it's being read go watch a kid's Anime because this one is not for you who can't appreciate what has been going on all this time. To summarise, it's the opening of one's heart through loneliness even though through all the danger and adversity it feels like a saving than more of a befriending, at least, to Eiji. And for Ash, it's Eiji showering his kindness all over him that makes them gay *ahem* that makes them all the more tied up in the strongest bond we know of as friendship. All in all, wonderful series, didn't regret watching it (thank Mikakoshi for the recommend), and now I'm going to miss making gay sex jokes now. *laughs*

So much evil in such an old face.
Rest in peace, old man.

TFW you realised how much the animators got paid after making 24 episodes lol
(No really, it's not much, but thanks guys)

P.S. In a production perspective, I know it feels rushed in the last episode, and we've seen Ash clear buildings like a pro with and without handicaps, but yeah, it ties up with the story well. Aniplex, thanks for making the series good. It was a good run, and I enjoyed every episode. It was cheesy, and at some point I may thought of changing gender lol, but still. I want to see Ash Lynx in Japan. I swear. Preferrably without a gun haha

アニメ Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru!

You know what? There's no such thing as happiest times. So wake up your idea, kid. Not here to break dreams, but still.

If "WAKE UP YOUR FUCKING IDEA" isn't in your mind this whole episode, then you're probably still too young to read this, but hey, in this final episode (#UzaMaid12) of this series which we'll miss Midorin's... whatever lol, we make sure you're into little girls. Also, this is a nice storytelling session, so stop crying already, geez. *laughs* (Thanks for the occasional jokes, really helps here because) In the conclusion for the Anime series, we carry on the mishap that is someone treaded into the territory that is forbidden. Besides the obvious of the need to lock up that one room you don't want people to enter, again it's just a matter of explaining what that room means to Misha herself. I'll talk about everyone else first. The kids aren't at wrong, but as Midorin as mentioned, probably not a good time to apologise, but over the phone wasn't that sincere, so I hope those two did apologise at some point. Not going to chase over that here though. On Tsubame, shelving on the responsibility, shitting on her, and then attempting to leave is actually the most f**ked up way of shirking responsibility, by the way. We're all growing up, after all. So good thing this episode is actually not a lot about that. On Misha's side, it's good to know her concern is not about asserting blame or hating those who tainted her dreamland, but more of her worry about forgetting about the deceased mother. And with this, I would say the storytelling session was a good job in making this the most tear-jerking series this year. Well, at least, from what I watched. Misha first. So yeah, we know about the mother thing, we know about the room thing, but with Yasuhiro's explanation we now finally know it was also at her best times with her mother living with her (maybe Yasuhiro too), and the family was happy. Technically yeah, but the love didn't go around back to Yasuhiro so whatever lol. And of course, on Tsubame. We now know that she lost her eyesight which explains that obvious patch that is not totally due to cosmetic effect so we can remember her by a visual trait as all Anime intend to depict, we now know that she joined the Air Force because she wanted to find her deceased father in the skies, and we now know in loss of hope she found her life once again... in that Russian girl. Okay lolicon, you're forgiven. *laughs* So yes, Misha then realised: they both lost something and are trying to find something to cling on to what we call life. Very bad for most depressing children as I've gone through this a bit, but to find any meaning in life after loss is a real important stage in healing that heart. And yes, Misha maybe taking this too much but considering she's an understanding child and her worry which we have mentioned earlier, I applaud the author for coming up with a most wholesome story to tell a story about life. For this, I really enjoyed it. And yes, so much so I even love the irritating parts too haha seriously Misha-chan you need to be more like Midorin a bit lol

The truth of this series, in a nutshell

If you thought 4 choices was bad, Misha-chan, you haven't gone to university with 5 choices for MCQ quizzes lol

P.S. "It's not good to hold it in, so just let me know, and I'll deal with it" Yes this is a Midorin quote after she gave someone a potty haha yeah you know what's going to happen SHE'S GOING TO BATH IN IT HAHAHAHAHAHAH
P.P.S. lmao "(4) I'll bear your (Misha) child" Hey we got our season 2 material already- What do you mean it was rejected?? haha

アニメ Gaikotsu Shoten'in Honda-san

"That granny was like 'feel-good', I almost took her to the BL shelves" Wow please don't

Well, Honda-san, just so you know, I had my Christmas Eve party in the office wearing that Christmas hat. *laughs* (I hate work, can't you see?) Okay, in this final episode (#HondaSan12) of this series which cannot not keep the jokes coming, we cover the final two runs which will, as always, summarise what is good about this series. Firstly, Christmas. Heck, you hate to wear those hats too, Honda-san?? I just did it today!!! *half an hour of ranting continues* Okay, back here. *laughs* When it comes to holidays, it's always a good time to hold sales, attract customers to clear up dead stock, and set up new stock for the upcoming events or releases which will no doubt fill up the shelves slower than the customers can clear them, no joke. That, is overall still better than dealing with the gift wrapping, especially the kids department because if you think Santa got a busy time at that house North of the planet you haven't seen the shops at Chirstmas Eve haha. Then, there's the ending. Ending as not in the series, but as a closure, but of the shop. Since there are working shifts, Honda-san got placed in the night shift along with colleagues and a whole bunch of part-timers who apparently can do their work better than this dork haha. So yeah, Honda was just there to make sure no one else comes in. Thank goodness it wasn't some crazy customer who needs last minute presents or something lol. Which brings us to the end of the series, all with checked-out cash registers and cleaned up stock. So, in summary, this is a light-hearted yet very knowledge-imparting series, I must say, about what it feels to work in a bookstore in Japan. And I think the author - who happens to have the same name as the main guy - kind of nailed it, along with funny jokes at every corner, really makes this show never boring even if the topics are pretty much the same. Hey, customer service in a nutshell, everyone. Who needs to work part-time (I don't) (I never) (no really) if you can just watch a show about work and learn from it? See? Instant experience gained. It's like opening that experience bottle in Minecraft and doing a Level 30 Enchantment within the duration of each episode. *laughs* (That's going to be a gaming joke no one will get) (Oops thought this was about games) (About game guides?) All in all, I liked this series, never regretted picking it up, sad the only things I can see besides foreigners are that back silhouette of that one part-timer who has a ponytail and looks kind of cute, but hey, you get the euphemism of what the author is trying to achieve here, isn't it? What a way to make jokes whilst still making a straight face- Oh wait, that skullhead doesn't have a face tears just come out of it straight down lol

Here is when I cracked this episode lmao

TFW you won the lottery OR when you cleared your student debt lol

P.S. TIL staff are told to announce to the ceiling when the shop is about to close to warn customers to check-in their purchases before closure. *silence* Wow, they don't have a speaker system? *giggles*

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

In this last week of Klassic Note reviews, we give what's left on the list... on the list. KANA-BOON's new mini-album for the winter season apparently is getting me ready for the spring season which is likely to come until April next year so... I wish it'll come soon though haha "I'll wait for it". Warmer weather, I mean. I also took my chance to give ORESKABAND's only song this year celebrating their 15th anniversary which is full of ska which makes me wonder why I didn't give the song two months ago probably where there are many good songs. Hey, I still gave it though.

There won't be anything releasing this (next) week though, just so you know. Not that I listen to anyway. I need a break too so I can start thinking about what songs to give this year, so...

On Twitter and around the web this week, Toyosaki Aki and Kotobuki Minako music videos are on YouTube for some reason (if you can access it it's still region locked) (that and you need a YouTube Music Premium subscription ugh) (before this announcement they were nowhere btw), Touyama Nao just announced her 2nd album slated for next year, and... that's it actually. There are more photos of cute girls wearing Santa outfits online (in chronological order) (yes the last one is a joke) than there are announcements on music. Don't take my word for it; count them yourself.




Have a Merry Christmas, everyone. By the time I post this it'll be time, I'm still coughing non-stop and I still haven't got laid. Santa, you've not been doing a good job, by the way. Maybe I should beome Christian haha bye

The Entertainment News 2018 Edition Issue #50

Hey.

I can't believe my whatever sinus infection is not over yet. Coughing on Thursday night, I had to see doctor on my work leave day, and had to say no to that Malaysia outing with my colleagues because with the way they work I'll be more sick by the time I come back home now. I haven't packed because I knew this will happen though haha

It wasn't that fun at home though. I didn't manage to do anything in faith of sleeping will help improve my condition but seeing as I am *cough* now I don't think I've recovered. Hey, 1x useless body right here, if anyone wants it. *sigh* No wonder I wasn't getting laid the girls knew just by seeing my fugly face lol

Let's move on to less sad things, shall we? The only things that are making me happy this week are getting sad too. Can I just have a solo crying session now? It's been some time since I did that lol okay moving on~

アニメ BANANA FISH

"He doesn't exist for your salvation" wow Blanca got him good there

In the still pretty sad new episode (#BANANAFISH23) of this series, we now know what this series is all about, and it's not underworld action, fight scenes, or conspiracy and lies. It's about love, and not specifically gay love, okay? (lol) As mentioned by Blanca most clearly in this episode many times to Ash and even to Lee, it takes a lot to love. And to lose that will make one go crazy. To lose that will make one lose meaning in life. (I mean, I've never been loved so that makes me one of them lol) To lose that will make one choose other insane options instead of protecting others. In this episode, Ash was stopped by Blanca so that he can help protect Eiji from... probably the most wanted criminal in the state right now. And Ash? He's taking it in maybe. It was of good reason that Blanca did that for him even just as a trainer, but hey, it's also of concern. For Blanca, it would seem like his state of professionalism is over. He'd rather take emotions into his own hands, and help protect Ash by saving Eiji, which I might say is a real noble act even after hearing of his story. Lee's wasn't much to pity though, as his one was just quite brutal, even though his standpoint is what we have been thus far until Blanca decided to change sides, which is to whoever can't feel love then should make others also feel the same. That need not be so, as Blanca has exhibited this much in the episode to (1) join Ash and his actions to stop the Banana Fish plan/save the people in the building, (2) to give him one last chance to see Eiji who is in hospital now and is often visited by the cops, and (3) to disobey all his own actions as a professional, meaning he has to go against Lee and Golzine now. On Golzine's side though, things have started to take a turn. We see in the last part where Foxx decided to take things into his own hands, and being the most underhand of them all, he will no doubt heartlessly drug as many people as possible in the Mental Health Institute (which mostly are the gang members from Ash who were captured, mind you) (and Max) and even kill the proprietor in order to advance on his selfish plans, whatever that may be. What his plans are though... well I guess he's a military guy, and he's internationally well-known, so... maybe he wants the fame to himself too? If the story goes in this direction, I wonder if Ash will make the ethical choice again (as he did to Shorter) and end the lives of the people in the building himself. #RIPGolzine anyways it was a good run old man haha hey at least you get to f**k all the little boys you want in Heaven lol

This series in a nutshell

TFW you noticed your gay porno in that private hotel was leaked online lol

アニメ Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru!

"Your existence in the first place brings me embarrassment" Haha Misha got her good there haha I just LOVE these tsukkomi

*looks at flashback intro* Tsubame must be nosebleeding right now looking at this *laughs* Okay, the new episode (#UzaMaid11) really brings us a lot of fourth wall references like the fake end and how no one mentions Midorin's age but since it's shown on screen the girls know lol. Okay production jokes aside, it's interesting to see how our very query about Misha's place is going to be unveiled to us in the next episode in the most cliffhanger way possible: making the maid mistakenly step into forbidden territory. Hey, the Anime adaptation got to end somewhere haha. Okay, setup first. In a nutshell, Misha invited Washiwashi to a stayover, and heck even Morikawa-san knew about it. I know Tsubame will know about this we're not concealing the plan from her unlike the last time lol. So yeah, in an effort to live life with a bunch of friends, Misha ended up having two friends up at her place. It was great and all, and the usual antics from that irritating maid kind of throw Midorin and me off lol, but yeah, it was all in an effort to reach the plot twist. So yeah, if you watched the episode already then I can say it here anyways, which is actually the two guests being afraid of the dark - Washiwashi and Morikawa - that accidentally led them to the mother's study room (hey, it's "accidentally", Misha-chan) (also, should've got the door locked) with them stepping on dust all over the room and knocking the bear on the chair over. No really, it's not Halloween yet, the girls are just freaking out for whatever reason. *laughs* Stupid things aside, the reality came in when Misha noticed someone entered the room without her permission, and in an effort to not let Misha lose her friends, Tsubame noticed the situation and immediately admitted it was her. Why though? If it was the classmates' fault (actually both are in the wrong) then why push the responsibility to herself? On the other hand, it's logical for any of us watching this episode to think the production was forced to weave a convincing story so they can make Tsubame the scapegoat, but even if this is not the real story then what can Misha do about it? Kill the people who did it? So what? What if Tsubame loses her job? That's it? Isn't it more troublesome to find a more dedicated maid who can take care of the house? To be honest, there are many ways to hide the truth behind your past while still letting people dig- well, clean up the place a bit. Not referring the dust to ashes on this one because I'm not that cruel to shit on people's past, but suffice it to say I'd like Misha to wake up her own mind when we reach possibly the last episode next week. Heck, it's childish to think like this, Misha. There, I said it. Happy now? *looks at Midorin* Okay, could you just stop getting high over there please? *laughs* We shall see how this lesson will be taught considering no one around her is technically close to her. Anime, prove me wrong.

This series in a nutshell
(You wished your mom was an artist)

Whoever can guess what this is will get Kumagoro as a prize.
Hey, I win. *laughs*

P.S. "normal girl" haha *gets Asobi Asobase flashbacks*
P.P.S. "If it can be done tomorrow then it's okay to do it tomorrow" wise words from a slacker haha same here *laughs*

Update 2018.12.17: I'm still awake and not dozed off at my bed so why not haha

アニメ Gaikotsu Shoten'in Honda-san

"A customer caught me" Oh hohoho LITERALLY amirite?? *laughs*

"It's when the healing stops working that it's time to move on, I guess" Wow I'll take that advice in well, paper bag head. The new episode (#HondaSan11) is all about extremities, because the production thought you didn't get enough mood swings watching this series because you're likely just laughing all the time lol. Okay, mood swing number 1: fear. Hey, who knew that after 10 episodes of those snippets dealing with bad customers we can still get more, and heck they just changed the setting to like hell? Lol seriously, but yeah it's when times get tough is when... you call the department head haha. Hey, you gotta. We don't get paid this high to deal with that one freak who can't handle only getting one book which is selling like hotcakes. But hey, it was fun to watch, to say the least. Man, that namecard is real solid where can I get the printing on that for mine? Oh, only in hell? No thanks. *laughs* Mood swing number 2: happiness. The reverse, actually. When you actually know of a good customer, asks when necessary, and still thank you for helping out. Hey, did you even know that work is all about helping out? If you are not helping out on anything but just furiously getting stuffed with money, you're not going to be happy working. And as paperbag head said, you're better off quitting. Which may be never. Hey, when one's passion for a job is strong, it takes a lot to change one's mind. Still, if you need me to live a sh*t work life, I'll leave I tell you. Not for now though, I've got much to learn as much as... not leaking anything here, my company's product isn't great. Oh no don't kill me please I could use two hands to mastur- do programming haha looks like we're ending this series with Christmas it seems hehe took a look at the official website to see if this is the last thankfully not

WORK HEAVEN

WORK HELL (lol)

P.S. "You Can Quit Your Job Whenever You Want" Hey don't drop that title on me now I just got employed for less than half a year here haha
P.P.S. Lmao the candlesticks on that pumpkin head man they making this first half of the episode really look like Halloween

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week was quite a week in Klassic Note, possibly the last of the active weeks in this year probably. 7!! seven oops new album (You can't find the release? So do I) from where the drummer left was meh, as I ended up only wanting to give one song, and even it's not in the list yet because I have no confidence in giving it. Eventually. *laughs* ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's new album was finally decided as I only gave two including the topic songs just for the fact it's nostalgic of their early day style which I honestly missed. Hey, I need to give Ajikan more, man. I feel so bad not giving this Klassic Note veteran already, you know. Still, no reason to give more if I can't feel for them if not for this weekend lol (see post intro for details) Survive Said The Prophet's new single was actually an expected fail, as I try to grasp what the heck was going on with the rest of the topic song as I heard the Anime theme song in the show which was actually really good. So yeah. The B-side too, trying to capture us with the Anime theme song feel they did last season? Nice try, guys. But I've heard of your style 3 months ago so this is not surprising or fascinating already to be honest. Also, not to forget that I reviewed Asakura Momo's 2nd single from last year because I wanted to give her something which is not her album or her photobook or a chance to go to a handshake meeting haha okay my inner fanboy is showing lol

Next week brings us KANA-BOON's new mini-album after quite a release this year and me not giving them, I'll try to give more this time around. No promises here, guys. Your music isn't as impressive as I thought you guys are. Hey, impressions are deceiving in Klassic Note. I hope you'll forgive me. (Audience: Who you're taking to now?) Oh. That, and maybe I'll listen to the albums mentioned above again, I guess. I want to give chance. I seriously do.

This week was quite a ride on Twitter, with fhana opening up their music library in Apple Music and other streaming media - (one of) the first artists from Lantis to do so - which is great to say the least celebrating their 5th anniversary album (Wow, it's been that long? WHERE WAS I??), VELTPUNCH promising things to happen in 2019 (please do, I have no one to give #1 song this year I'm in trouble now lol) and among many other things new releases including Taketatsu Ayana's new single and Anime tie-in once again (See? People do like your singing, Ayachi) and Yogee New Waves new album in March next year following that many digital singles singing for summer and fall but I only liked the spring one which was in March this year hehe sorry guys I'm very picky when it comes to songs




I guess that's it then. One more week of work after having to face my colleagues for MIA-ing on that trip (because it's easier to book accomodation in bulk) before I can get to enjoy my last week of this year at home, probably doing up everything Klassic Note for KN10YEARS and song awards this year. Heck, I haven't even come up with a list yet. *sigh* Can I just shrink the rankings to 10 songs instead? Oh hey, maybe I can just give 20 songs this year instead of the 20++ songs every year lol. We shall see. Or actually, I shall see how. *laughs* Okay *cough* cya guys tomorrow for Honda-san or else next week then~

The Klassic Note Review 2018.12 Issue 1

This is what happens when you try to make room for the huge number of posts you're going to do disced reviews on and now it's all digital releases and thanks to Klassic Note you can only review those that I gave the full tracklist. Hey, never wished to be a paid music reviewer though, but if I ever get to...

Okay, the wait is over!! The last review of the year is... Mocho? And it's a single from last year? Am I crazy or what? You bet I am. Dissatisfaction brought me this far, to be honest. Less talk, more review, guys let's get to it!

This should've been given last year, by the way. *insert Mocho emoticon here*

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Asakura Momo - Tokubetsu Ichiban!! [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

Anime Edition

(With all those balloons and an Anime credit, you know this girl has something on her hehe)

Origin: For those who aren't familiar with this girl, let me introduce. She is Asakura Momo, member of TrySail, is a voice actress of some Anime you may know of, and a total klutz. That last one, I take it very seriously. As for her music career as with every other MusicRay's artist who passed that audition, she also got her own, and thus far has been focused on displaying her cuteness to all. For me, it has been a long time coming. At least, in Klassic Note, this single has been in the eserved space for like almost a year. Why? We shall talk about it. How? Now this is mostly because of the disappointment of not seeing this single in full as recurring tracks (producers tend to recycle their topic songs from singles and put them in albums so they can also write less songs, and also to form a wholesome package) which makes me wonder why that one song has been left out. This will be our conversation for this review, but let's talk about what makes her great too.


(1) Tokubetsu Ichiban!!
Lively, bubbly, energetic, and a total kids' favourite I hope, this song's got everything you want out of a pop idol. Ever since hearing this theme song and watching the Anime "PriPri Chii-chan" (in the Anime Edition it's that yellow thing) I have always liked this song, and the full song did not disappoint, which made me even happier to give this song without hesitation. A simple melody, catchy mood and feel, and easy to give song structure. This one goes right up the Klassic Note alley. The overall feel of it though? Maybe not so much. As much as this song has all the ticks, it also feels kind of haphazard where the music producers just dump a bunch of depth into a song to buff it up, probably to cover the novice singer's talent so that I won't be the perfectionist as I am. But hey, for this I won't complain. The music video is also a charmer as she plays with more of those balloons which make me really happy for some reason, and I'm sure it'll make you happy too. Those antics of hers never get me bored.

As stupid as this looks, this is pretty great! (●･▽･●)

Must be a "first" for Asakura Momo, in many "special" ways. Happy birthday, Mocho. pic.twitter.com/85u4wfrfMK

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) June 25, 2017

Rating: 4 stars (Above Anime Average)

(2) Hakoniwa Borderline [Box Garden Borderline]

"Inside the box garden, gazing at the sky singing (a) song as (I'm) alone

(I'm) sure, (I'm) sure, it'll get through"

Now this is where we explain its existence in the shelf. Maybe it's just me, but June 2017 me from last year wasn't kind. And maybe I was thrown off by her first single which was a technically a cover single and this came by, and I decided to not give it, and if I ever did it'll be from the album. Well, at least, that was what I thought. Fast forward a year and her album released in October 2018, and this song isn't up there. Weird, I say, as the only thing I would give this song was actually on its unique take with a fantasical feel and a mellow mood complimenting Asakura Momo's singing. Literally out of spite, I seek out this single to review it again, and wow did I regret not giving it last year. Likely what would deter anyone from this song maybe its aggression in providing you with this feel along with sometimes high-pitched singing, and that abrupt of a bridge in the song structure, but other than that, I can't even find fault. As usual, you need to have the mood to give such a beautiful song.
Rating: 4 Stars (Beautifully Average)


Conclusion: This is a wonderful single. I couldn't ask much. Maybe I asked too much of it last year due to stricter requirements, but I've toned down. I've realised how much of a lovely single this has turned out to be out of all her releases thus far. I recommend you give her a chance even if you aren't interested in Anime music as I'm sure the B-side will surprise you. If you know of her, I recommend you give it a listen if you want to jump right into her... music. She is lovely too, but lovely music makes of a lovely artist. And I'll take both.

(o･∇･o)

- Kaineng, on the Klassic Note



(Wow, I was real aggressive in the single, yes? I hope Mocho doesn't mind I'm just speaking my mind it's the end of the year anyways haha)

THE PACKAGE

Well first things first: I got a better phone camera to prepare for next year, yes? I just hope it's not five releases like this year. Man, this is really pathetic, eh? I mean, last year's got TWICE the reviews, people. TWICE!! (Okay, stop the Korean promotions here haha)

Okay, the release. If you have seen these stuff before, you shouldn't be surprised to see her in every corner of the package, from the in-sleeve, the booklet and the case itself. And of course, since I did not pre-order or order early after release to any extent, I'm not getting any bonuses. Sorry, Mocho. I hesitated. Which is also good news, because that means I didn't resort into going to an auction site and buying it at a reduced price because I love wasting money lol. (No really, the shipping on those auction sites are literally daylight robbery) (Mocho, you aren't worth this much) (I'm talking about music here too by the way) So yeah, I missed out of this much. It's okat. Music takes time to get into you. And this one, maybe a little too long. My self consolation is not going to help haha

This is all then. I'll update on Honda-san if I can remember watching it. Otherwise you'll be glad to know my worklife is going to get a whole lot more busy, and I'm out of the country for the weekend in like, at least 5 years I believe. *laughs* Hope I don't get another virus I can only take that much antibiotics haha cya guys later

The Entertainment News 2018 Edition Issue #49

I think you have seen what happened earlier today, I assume.

So yes, I finally completed The Klasssic Note Spirit for 10th year anniversary and announced the compilations I have curated based on my experience with the 2000 songs I've listened to and given so far. Hope that's some inspiration for someone to break out of listening to only popular songs and move on to listen to what you really want, and always have that burning desire and passion to ask for more of your music.

Okay, serious talk over let's get to the entertainment this week haha

アニメ BANANA FISH

"You could have anything you want" Yeah, but I have to be a sex toy to an old man?? No thanks bro haha

Little do you know Blanca is the hidden character the director of this Anime has used to make sure Eiji doesn't die lmao okay serious talk people. The new episode (#BANANAFISH22) is all about proceedings, and I think we have gotten somewhere, to be honest. Spoilers for later, but let's talk about what happened earlier. Firstly, remember that one ambush squad that took Ash and his friends? Whoever that person is, Foxx? Anyways, life is cruel in many ways than other, and this guy isn't any better. I would argue that he's on the same level as Golzine, but only on the level of disgust when it comes to threatening people to talk, in this case Ash. Hey, he knows everything, so yeah, sexual violation seems to be a thing for old men. What did I tell you, you little cun- Okay, I'm not doing it here. So yeah, but he smoked his way out, this young boy (pun totally intended, by the way), and pretty much helped once again by Sing, Cain and Eiji, which Ash rapidly reprimanded on, who is also the one to get consolation after that... violent session, by the way. That aside, Max is also caught by Golzine, and is also tortured by Foxx to reveal whatever he knows about the incident. I mean, shouldn't have tipped the old man about his credit, really. Anyways, he gets to stay alive since Ash has blackmail against Golzine which hopefully he knows, but we just don't know for how long. Hey, that man will live he's too small to bother. Talking about small boys lol, everyone is struggling whether to do anything with the boy, considering he's Ash's biggest weakness right now. Hey, that Lee guy isn't very happy. And Blanca, on the other hand, is getting worried. Not that I'm clear about why the kid getting killed will change anything but Ash himself, but hey, that might just be it. So yeah, it may be too late though, as Lee already instructed the rats to find the right time to take action. So Eiji got shot (notice that it's near the heart not on it) and man did it turn Ash into a maniac. I guess so then, this is literal proof of what happens if you f**k with his boy lol. That's all we get for now though as consequence, as we see how Eiji can survive this ordeal this time around. Remember he isn't as strong as Ash is, so maybe he may not last. Golzine interested in keeping the boy alive? Better get the best doctors to save him then. And if he's alive and you get Ash you get another boy to play with lmao Ash please don't shoot me even when I'm shot dead lol

The ending was too sad, so here's Ash looking at Foxx.
Reminds you of him looking at Golzine, yes? lol

The ending was too sad, so here's Ash looking at Foxx.
Reminds you of him looking at Golzine, yes? lol

P.S. "We'd just be sucked dry by the Lees and Golzine anyways" Hey, Sing's got a point there, man. I'm not even joking. The Downtown is f*cked as far as we know of it.
P.P.S. "I just don't get why you hate Okumura Eiji that much" I'm like "Because I wanna be the b*tch instead and he took it!" lol

アニメ Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru!

"Let's make this vacation a success, without that woman around" lol you all have this problem in real life? Haha

Uh oh, have I been using the wrong word this whole time? It's not "father", I guess? Well stepdad is also good, Yasuhiro's a nice guy, Misha. The new episode (#UzaMaid10) gave us a touching ending. And I'll take that for this season of Anime I'll watch, to be honest. Okay, what happened. Yasuhiro managed to arrange a hot spring trip up in the mountains, and Tsubame wasn't supposed to know about this, so yeah of course Misha is excited to see the capybaras so off they go, as secretly and as quietly as possible so that the maid will never know of this real family trip. And with this much precaution made, you must think that something must have screwed up for them to see the maid in the hot spring and yes they did, for Misha still doesn't know of the old woman disguise she has been using to eavesdrop on her conversations recently lol. The trip was fun though, as much as it is irritating with the maid there, for starters. Then, there's the incident. Since Misha doesn't like to listen to his father, of should I say, stepfather's words, she went off to the mountains to find that panda on her own. Yeah, wild panda? Your father should have more knowledge than you, little kid. Kudos to her for knowing that the so-called panda was actually a breed of bears with panda-like skin, so yeah, disaster must be coming her way, yes? Not when she got found by the maid though, and her... story sort of scared the mother bear away. I'd like to think it's because she thought that was the mother, but yeah the show determined that it was disgusting, and really Tsubame stop talking about marriage already it's real irritating. And also engagement, and stop creating words to use for you two to be together lol. Jokes aside, this was a good lesson to show the family relationship between father and daughter, and it's touching to say the least. Now you'll know Misha, that there is someone who is concerned about you and wants you to be safe. I'd like to say it's the maid but no, it's your stepfather. So yeah, give Yasuhiro some respect, yes? He deserves a MVP this episode, really. I know the capybaras or even the panda would've been a better MVP, but... *laughs*

I can guarantee this is MOST DEFINITELY NOT a kids show lol

TFW you're mentioned in an episode even though you're not scheduled to appear again lmao

P.S. "...And even Morikawa-san" lmao best joke this episode here, everyone. I like how this show never fails to inject some level of jokes despite the serious mood haha
P.P.S. Okay in Tsubame's long speech she did say that even if Misha had her first period she'll love her forever #ConfirmedLolicon lol well not really

[Update 2018.12.10: This early because Mocho's single review haha]

アニメ Gaikotsu Shoten'in Honda-san

"How do you know (it's done by Fullface)?" "It's organised in a way logical to anyone, it's orderly and easy to understand" So that means you are a retard? *laughs* 

The new episode (#HondaSan10) of this still really funny series is two questions people ask themselves in the line of work, whether at a bookstore or just real life: what makes of a best person for the job, and should we take the initiative to learn new things? The answer to the first question wasn't that easy, as Honda-san quickly found out he wasn't that much of a competent worker in a bookstore. (Maybe that's why he took on the writing business because remember, that is him when he is working he's writing his story now) He did find someone else more suitable for the job though, maybe way too suitable, is Fullface, the only person in the workplace who tidies up things so well he tidies up other peoples' stuff so that they can find the stuff. Man, that's already in a new level of tidiness already. Not OCD mind you, this is just your usual chap who is kind and is real good at organising stuff. As usual, organising items takes a special kind of skill. And I don't care what any of those idiots commented about what type of people is best working at a bookstore if you want to work there go ahead passion will tide you over haha. In the second half, we're greeted with a flashback story, going back to tell the story of how Honda-san got his current position as in-charge of the foreign comics section. It didn't come as interest, no no, but thanks to the manager I suppose he got a chance to be interested and come close with it, so yeah, it's a kind of learning and getting used to before you really can do it as easily as something you're already good at. And it says a lot about working in general: never be stuck at one single task you're good at and learn to be diverse so you can help out others when there is a need to. That's... what my supervisor told me in a meeting today lol. Anyways, good introduction at this point to all the book publishers lmao, and if you know all of them then don't read this blog post nerd you're probably hating me right now haha

Me when I think about something and I don't speak my mind lmso

Okay I think that's the only one I can confidently tell who she is with that stick lol

P.S. Because I can't think of things to put here below is another Honda-san GIF because it's just funny seeing a skullhead do reactions haha
P.P.S. "shikuyoro" haha I laughed at that way too much too bad no one here even knows how it's said normally or else

What do they call this in baseball? HOME~RUN~ haha

漫画 Kuroshitsuji

Okay, let's see what we've missed out so far. The "new" chapters (143-146) talk about the conspiracy unveiling, and that (for the last time here) Ciel Ciel was actually a fluke all along, taking inheritence of the family heir, and continuing its business. That's all everyone knows though, for we still have many secrets unknown to man, heavily disguised within the Yard and people involved here and there. Still, more than an accusation, other Ciel has ensured that at this point, he would be prosecuted and even framed as the killer of many for starting the cult of drawing blood (which makes no sense considering he wouldn't want to save his brother because we know he's technically dead) as stated by Bravat, but more importantly, assumed Phantomhive identity and doing everything else in his rightful place, I would assume. For this, other Ciel did prepare a lot for it, or at least, had a lot of backing. Undertaker was his saviour and now protector, Elizabeth knew about the truth early and decided that Ciel Ciel was deceiving her all this time and living a lie she shouldn't have done (although I would argue that living a life with a living dead maybe worse of a lie) so now she sides the older brother, Bravat used Ciel Ciel as cover to everything that has happened (and the Yard knew about how it came around because Ciel Ciel was also the Queen's Watchdog) with the music halls and stuff, and other Ciel has managed to point all the evidence henceforth to the younger brother. I mean, anyone wants to question his existence at this point? Whether he's even really dead? Oh well, might as well arrest Ciel Ciel and Sebastian first I guess, said the Scotland Yard, and off the left. Literally, running away from the dirty society known as London now as wanted criminals. They managed to not get their Funtom Corporation back which is bad for financial prospects for the group including the servants, but they did manage to catch up with their friend who runs the photography studio who can lead them down to the sewers, nonetheless also tipping himself off to the Yard so he can live. Anyways, the guys are stuck underground now, Sebastian can't ruin the place like a demon uprising even though we've seen that happen which was the point of this story lol, but hey, look who showed up. More on the next few chapters if I can remember this series is still running, I guess. This story is taking a real turn, and I actually like it.

I would argue that this is the most infuriating and saddest moment in this arc so far

P.S. I would argue that Undertaker here is most definitely the most evil character in this series. He has escaped from shinigami hands as one of them, created ways to rise the dead to the living, and intefered with human affairs. I mean, he's most definitely not considered a shinigami now, but with his powers he's going to be hard to defeat. Hey, remember every narrative has to have an evil villian? I think we found him.
P.P.S. Referring to the thumbnail, I say "infuriating" because I was angry that Lizzy sided with the wrong people. I mean... not that the fact that other Ciel was unreal, but also - as she said herself - that she wanted belonging. Imagine if the whole family went up in flames. She would've lived a different life now. No more princess stuff, and probably swordfighting like her mother. So why? Why even choose?? To patch up the hole in your heart? You've got to be joking me.

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

Wow I wasn't feeling well this week, so as an excuse I didn't do much listening until like, today to be honest, so let's talk about what I've given so far because I still did. Man, that passion needs some pushing even if you're ill, yes? First things first: Asakura Momo's single review will be next week instead since I don't have time to do everything which was the past two posts here AND get some sleep after taking medicine so that can wait, yes? Besides the flashback singles are coming their way too, so maybe I can do them together...? Hehe surprise surprise, everyone. Hey, be sure to check out the 10th anniversay compilations for KN10YEARS first, yes? Get a feel of what songs got into my personal lists. I'll update with previews in due time as I promised on the post itself.

Okay, this week in reviews. ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's new album was last to be reviewed in what I'll be mentioning this week, and I'd like to give this more chance after hearing it once. Besides, I think I can give more songs despite the nostalgia feel of giving us something closer to their earlier albums which didn't stick with me ever since they re-released their 2nd album, so... I'll try. We'll talk more about it next week. Moving on, I gave SHE's new single a chance, and I think it's great, at this point. First impressions aren't good though, because I thought the entrance after the introduction was weak and the verses weren't as good as the chorus but the latter was so good and I remembered that the former was actually their style which was softer than your usual pop band, so I gave it. And a B-side too, because it reminds me too much of Sunrise In Your My Attache Case (SIMAC, SIMAC...) in singing English songs, and it's not too shabby, honestly speaking. Which is why I gave it too so yeah, that's Klassic Note recognition of English proficiency right there lol. 7!! new album after the leaving of their drummer wasn't that impactful, it seems, as most of their songs lack of the power of melody to keep me interested, which is like simple and easy to listen. So yeah, not decided on that yet I may just give one song maybe. On a livestream this week I also heard an English song I liked from someone else's playlist on Spotify (lol I know) so I decided to give John Mayer's new single a chance. It's just one song though, and this guy hasn't released anything for a long time, so this is pretty good for starters, I would say. 24 million views on YouTube, his music video. You know he's good as much as he's popular, I'm sure. #ExceptionCase, people; I don't give popular songs all the time, at least, not outside Japan. Lastly, a flood of circle's impressive triple A-side single is actually not fantastic, so I just gave one of them, the first one. It's produced by yours truly from UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, so I can understand why the other two songs are like that, but hey, no excuse for not making songs I like, understand? Then again, it's very like the band to be like this though, so I guess the producer nailed it for them. I'm just... not that interested in them, I guess. *laughs*

Next week isn't much anyways in new releases (sorry, Survive Said The Propher), so let's talk about Twitter and new releases next year. Hey, gotta get hyped about something. KANA-BOON is releasing a mini-album which is going to be out by the year ends so that's cool (pun intended), Aimer's new single has been confirmed for next month for yet another triple A-side because demand for her singing is soo much it's overflowing, TrySail is releasing their 3rd album on February next year, and THREE releases are due on the same week next year in February, which are The Floor's mini-album ever since they major debut, Hanazawa Kana's new album because it's her birthday week again, and Numakura Manami's 2nd album after their announcement on a livestream on Friday. Man, they can just drink in livestreams now, these guys. *laughs* Impressive line-up for next year though, but it's all in February so that's kind of sad. Also, I need to write down new releases lest I forget about them, man. I can't keep relying on Google feed to tell me everything lol




This is about it, then. I'm still coughing for some reason after taking antibiotics lest they tell you that a phages injection may just solve anything in the near future (trust me, watch YouTube videos, kid) haha but yeah, my body is deterioriating as we speak. Yeah, exercise exercise blah blah blah and they say live life your way, huh. *sigh* It's never true. What a reality to live in, really. Just like I have to do for company trips and that socialisation trip next weekend... it's never in your control. And always done for some reason; to not be left out. But I like the world I live in, which is here as you can see. I never regret being here, and I'm content with sharing everything here even if it's not the way it's supposed to be done. Cya guys next week then, and until then... I hope you're not as alone as me, to say the least. Take some advice from me and get some friends, yes? *silence* Oh well haha

The #KN10YEARS Compilation "The ABCDs of Klassic Note"

Sorry for being this late into the party, but here it is! We're finally here!!

A little about what made me decide on this time's compilation project (you can skip this paragraph if you want): It was 2017 and I was thinking of how I could easily represent Klassic Note in its uniqueness and what it was different from just anyone listening to songs out there, and I determined it to be on three main aspects, namely Anime songs which are underrated even here in Klassic Note, single B-sides which people normally foresee as they only give the topic songs and move on, and my experience with music based on my mood. And thus, the compilations were born, and a homage to the best of whoever that left to complete the set.

May I present to you:

"The ABCDs of Klassic Note"

We're going back to basics, everyone. And to introduce to all what Klassic Note is, below are the four examples I came up with to display the best, the different, and what made an impact in my life.

[Note: These are only available as self-curated playlists and won't be in disc form unlike the 5th year anniversary compilations, and is subject to availability if I ever create these in Apple Music]




#KN10YEARS: THE ANIME SONGS

Gamers!/Tendou Karen & Hoshinomori Chiaki & Aguri
Don't say "lazy"/Sakurakou K-ON Bu
Kokoro no Kara/Team.Nekokan[Neko] featuring.Amaoto Junka
Orange/Aisaka Taiga, Kushieda Minori, Kawashima Ami
Kokoro no Senritsu/Shirohamasaka High Chorus Club
May I Help You/Yamagami Lucy, Miyoshi Saya, Chihaya Megumi
Eyecatch! Too much!/Miyakoshi Hana, Muranushi Sayuri, Kamakura Shiho
Date TIME/Mineral Miracle Muse
Hoshi no Kakera/fhana
I scream chocolatl/Team Nekokan[Neko] feat. Lia
two-Dimension's Love/denk!girls
WONDERFUL WONDERS/Ryuugajou Nanana (CV: Tanabe Rui)
My Sweet Shelter/Kawai Ritsu, Nishikino Mayumi, Watanabe Sayaka
Full Swing/Kushieda Minori (CV: Horie Yui)
Chameleon Daughter/Saori Bajina (CV: Nabatame Hitomi)

#KN10YEARS: THE B-SIDES

Saigo no Houkago/Ikimonogakari
Winter Hot Music/YUI
three sheep/Chatmonchy
Naga Sugita Yoru ni/Aqua Timez
Sekai wo Kaesasete Okureyo/Sambomaster
Coin Locker Boy/Tsuji Shion
Omoide ni Naru Mae ni/Lil'B
JUST LIKE THIS/SPYAIR
Anata ga Inai to Sekai wa Konnani Tsumaranai/miwa
Slide show/School Food Punishment
Come on come on/Rie fu
CANDY LOVE/Taketatsu Ayana
Issai Gassai/Tomatsu Haruka
Ookami/STEREOPONY
Ashita no Sora/Ikimonogakari
Strange Dancer/Base Ball Bear
Love My Melody/Hikasa Youko
Intention Propellant/yanaginagi
Gift/Kon Natsumi
Tomato/Toyosaki Aki
Moteki Yobigun/Kuso Iinkai
Time Tripper/KANA-BOON
GET BACK/THE ORAL CIGARETTES
Towa no Machi/Scenarioart
Angel Number/Komatsu Mikako
Raise de Aou/Sayuri
Tenshi ka Akuma ka/negoto
Blush/Yoru no Honki Dance
Naimono Bakari/Natsukawa Shiina
Kakawari/TrySail

#KN10YEARS: THE COLD MOOD

Esse/yanaginagi
Hizuke Keikousen/nano.RIPE
Kokoro no Yakusoku/Primary
Kunshou/NEGOTO
Sherbet/UNLIMITS
Feeling The Ocean Air/PHONO TONES
Provence/SPECIAL OTHERS
Kanashii Yokan/Iwasaki Ai
tomori/Tainaka Sachi
Ally/RYTHEM
Tomorrow/Tomatsu Haruka
PRESENT/Rie fu
SNOW AGAIN/Ikimonogakari
Rainbow/Touyama Nao
Nekoyanagi/Tsuzuri Zukuri

#KN10YEARS: THE DISBANDED

Re:ache/HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
A Flower/RYTHEM
Ai scream/Lil'B
RPG/School Food Punishment
OVER DRIVE/STEREOPONY
LIFE/YUI
Never Ending Voyage/Aso Natsuko
1.2.MAX/PE'Z
DAIKIRAI-DAISUKI/HAPPY BIRTHDAY
triangle/Kawada Mami
Laughin' Road/HOME MADE Kazoku
ebb and flow/Ray

As a side note, I am also still in the process of making the sequel to the Klassic Note 5th year anniversary compilations - THE EMOTIONALIST II, THE ENERGIST II and THE IMPRESSIVIST II - in continuation of the series which will be revealed earliest end of the year or early 2019, so be sure to stay tuned for more song recommendations coming up!

- Kaineng, on the Klassic Note

The Klassic Note Spirit Part 11 – The Year 2017 and How It All Lasted

Last time in the Klassic Note Spirit, we talked about how much appreciation we give to J-Pop artists and their songs and how far we have came, and I know this might be repetitive here, but we've come this far. There must be a point where we finally give some mention to as many artists as we can, and relate to what music has done to my life. And this, we can never say enough. Whether we will continue from here is no longer a question. Or is it?

The Klassic Note Spirit Part 11 (FINAL)
"The Year 2017 and How It All Lasted"

TO EVERYONE COMING BACK
This year symbolised something big in Klassic Note, but also meant a lot for many artists who decided to make a comeback to release songs for the year, and that, I can never ask for more. These include Sambomaster on their 3rd album after they moved to Victor Entertainment from Sony Music Japan, fumika released the one single which would become one of the best she has ever done on her music career whose topic song ranked the top in the charts, negoto releasing a new single which was the most acceptable from them since forever and an album, SID with two singles and an album which barely passed my judgement but was still really good to hear and more. For many it was a comeback, but for some it was farewell. Ray announced her final album along with her retirement from the music industry after singing years of Anime songs. Chatmonchy announced their end soon after releasing a single on April that year which was after releasing singles on a slow pace since their album in 2016, and not long after Aqua Timez joined along the ranks which is due the following year. These artists proved to Klassic Note that not everything will last, and no matter how much I support them, they will not be able to contribute as far as I want them to.

NO.

I hope this means something else, but... yeah. *sigh*

I feel sad now.😖 https://t.co/mQDxzkcGJd

— Kaineng (@KlassicNote) November 22, 2017

SEEKING GREENER GROUND
Following the departure of Collection Artists and more, I seek further to new artists which can potentially be good and will be in the music industry as long as what I have experienced this past decade, and will make a huge impact in Klassic Note, from here and beyond. Among them are Ryokushaka (Ryokuoushoku Shakai) which is a prospective pop rock band which made an impact in the year itself with two mini-albums, GLIM SPANKY which rose in the end of the year with heavy impact 70s Rock music which struck me the first time I listened to it, Yogee New Waves which played relaxed music and impressed me year after year with good songs, and even Middle Kids, an Australian band which wrote great alternative music tunes I will never forget. These along with many others from past years mentioned will no doubt make a huge crater in the planet that is the Klassic Note song list.

AN IDOLISED RANKING
This year's list of songs though, unlike previous years, became populated with better Anime songs than ever, ranging from inside the shows themselves or even just generically speaking from the Japanese Anime industry which includes voice actors (namely actresses here) and their music careers, and this made a huge impact for the year for some reason. As such, their excellence has got them mentioned in the ranks more than ever, as when I went through the decision-making process of how the Top 20 would be of that year I suddenly saw that many mainstream artists are losing to the potential of what Anime artists have. These include Numakura Manami who created an impact from 2016, Komatsu Mikako who changed music labels and is now under Anime composer group Q-MHz releasing new songs, Uesaka Sumire after finally accepting one of her songs ever since I got interested in her years ago, upcoming idol group TrySail in which even in their group Amamiya Sora has been doing well in the year itself, despite being relatively new to the industry along with Numakura-san herself.

RESULTS EXPLANATION FOR 10 YEARS
As much as I am enjoying myself listening to all that Japan has to offer, here in Klassic Note we have come a long way to create a standard so that we can keep giving songs, and we can keep giving songs that will last in my mind for a lifetime. For example, the "formalisation" of Song Integrity Survey has been established ever since it was introduced in the previous year which now contains a flexible average rating so that it can be fine-tuned every year to compensate for my tastest in music. Song Awards results are also fully explained in the extended results page for this year specially to clarify any changes that have been made throughout the years, and what will be the likely standard going forward. This year the main page got more depth in order to give Klassic Note some form of explanation of what it is now, and how much it means for any number of songs to appear on them.


IS IT GOING TO CONTINUE?
Speaking of going forward, how is Klassic Note going to continue from here on? Every year even coming up to the year of 2017 I question myself every year. Firstly, the judgement of songs now provides a more objective yet stricter way of giving songs which might impede the flexibility of giving songs, so should I just not bother too much and give songs based on what I like and my mood or should I judge songs in further detail so I don't keep giving the same styles? Then, there's the time to commitment. Along the years, I have always have plenty of time to listen, review and comment on songs whether it's online or through the Song Awards results every year. But ahead of me is going to be a busy schedule of adult life, and that will create a challenge to keep this going. Lastly, how do I continue this with following the vision that is now "Searching For A Different Melody"? My passion for song appreciation over the years will be put to the real life test with all considerations above, a busy life, and most importantly, a decrease in mood to devote time to listen and explore more songs in order to fulfil my raging desire for what I have been pursuring thus far. These will no doubt create an impact in future years as I move on, and Klassic Note's fate might just change from here on, for better or for worse.


To be continued...

The Entertainment News 2018 Edition Issue #48

Okay, I have bad news, and I think not seeing another post, you should've seen this coming.

I had a bad sore throat and a wave of fever over the weekend, so I ended up not doing much. I was only better this afternoon so I finished this up in order to actually, report this bad news. Also, I've not yet confirmed on the #KN10YEARS plan so far due to my workload, so for now hopefully I'll confirm it along with the final post in the Klassic Note Spirit series which will end by next week. By then, I can't believe you're impatient over this, but if you are... read through the other years again, yes? Let's start with this week's stuff first.

アニメ BANANA FISH

"I'm not getting married" "Me either" Yeah no shit you guys are going to get married to each other you gay freaks haha

I wouldn't say that the guy's undefeatable, because Ash, man, he can always come out into the light because he can't be killed. Ask the director of this show Golzine and you'll know haha. The new episode (#BANANAFISH21) continues on the manhunt for Ash, and his current gang may not be holding up. That's mainly because of two things. Firstly, Lee (that one guy) is not trusting Sing anymore so is technically taking his brother hostage, that Lao guy. But of course, it was pretty easy to let the guy go which also means there was a trade-off, expertly suggested by Ash with his conversation with Cain. So yeah, poo guy Sing is probably going to lose his trust even for his own fake family lol. Then, Golzine hired someone again. You know, old man can't do things along let alone say command an army of soldiers, so he hired someone to do it. Dirty trick, I must say, but it worked. And Ash did not lose because he fell out of strategy, but the usual blackmail method was used on him, after he was quickly targetted and his gang mates quickly taken into attention, wherever the angle might be. This ranged from cutting the line that is the mind control drug ie. the scientist who is behind it, to you know, Max and his family, Cain's gang leader kills and so on. Thanks to a talk with Eiji, Ash remembers that the same tactic used on him can be used on the enemy too, but that may be too late as their last gunfight didn't go too well. So, Ash gave up. Again, not that he's not smart enough or the gang is too inefficient, but because Golzine was again, cheating. Hey, fair play, ladies and gentlemen. What will happen next and will Ash manage to escape once again or will that Lao guy ever betray his gang? We shall see. We shall see.

Me when my mom tells me to eat my vegetables lol

P.S. Funny to think that you met this guy at a gay club and he insists on giving you a drink but actually wants to kill all of you because he loves you so much lol get it? Gay? Haha

アニメ Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru!

"It's okay. You're just a kid anyway" And then Midorin chips in haha heck this show can do their own tsukkomi

Haha I like how the SAME EXACT MUSIC can be used on when Tsubame is flirting over Misha as when Midorin is flirting over Tsubame lol. The new episode (#UzaMaid09) talks about two things which might be simple in origin but totally expanded to make it as entertaining as possible, so let's talk about it. Firstly, Kumagoro's episode is here, ladies and gentlemen. Well, it's only when it has to go to the doctor which it ABSOULTELY HATES haha of course (I mean, which pet likes getting checked on by a vet?) so it tries to run away. Well, it's rather easy, and it ended up on the streets. Spoilers on whoever got it out of the street and into their house, but on Misha's side they had a hard time finding it, to say the least. It was not until.... well you can watch it yourself, but a retired police dog who sniffed out the location of the ferret which made them easy to find the pet and get him back. Well, someone kid was holding on to it and it was Morikawa's younger sister btw to yeah, haha. Today I also learnt that Washiwashi has two younger brothers who made her fat lol, in the second part of the episode, where the snow is falling and someone needs to exercise. So, following a meaningless showdown from Morikawa at school the girl decide to have a snowball fight. I seriously thought that Washiwashi was skilled but I guess she just wants to slim down lol (kudos to secondary character focus on this show though), and with the help of that one moving snowman lmao, they were able to defeat the one person since the other classmates technically weren't giving a shit haha that was fun. And yeah, I hope Misha you'll be able to get over your mother, with the initiation of Kumagoro and a new snow memory to remember by, which probably got ruined by the maid but whatever I can't see her face anyway haha

Kumagoro is one long-lived ferret lol

Kumagoro is one long-lived ferret lol

P.S. "Kumagoro is not a muffler!" And when she retaliates I'll beat that b*tch up haha sorry I was Misha-acting lol

[Update 2018.12.04: As you would not have noticed, I'm still coughing, and I took a break today ie. I got an MC. I still have one tomorrow and I'm seriously thinking about my workload in the office. I'm seriously thinking about it, trust me. On the other hand, I did work for an hour what would take me a work day btw. Evidence that I should work from home lol]

アニメ Gaikotsu Shoten'in Honda-san

"The author's an unknown newbie, right?" *Honda immediately gets gunshot* lol

Didn't expect this show to have its hentai segments but hey we've been talking about books and rated stuff thus far this is unavoidable? Haha in the new episode (#HondaSan09) we talk about the life cycle of books in a bookstore, especially when you can only hold that much stock. Hey, my mom would make a terrible bookstore staff to be honest she just keeps and never throws (or sends back, in the book's case) her sh*t haha okay books. Because of supply and demand, we know that books which do not sell well after a period of time may get run over by the newer, more popular books which will likely occupy the shelf of various genres instead of some books which we don't even know the author *looks at Honda-san* haha. So, the staff gotta call to the supplier to send them back, which in turn will send back to the publisher. Hey, you know, we went through an episode of this with that new guy who can carry tons of books, remember? So, the problem here is more likely the lack of expectations of sending them back, from sentimental reasons to only part of the series is left like the middle or back volumes which is very common by the way (people just buy the first volume, for example, and thought it wasn't good so they didn't buy everything, and this does not align with the standard supply numbers of each volume when it was first on display) to having to send so many of them because they really suck haha, it's all in the day of life as a bookstore staff. On the contrary, supoer popular books which sell out almost instantly are hard to find, hard to stock, not to say hard to keep a copy for oneself. Lastly, Honda-san you're totally right: no one comes to a bookstore to ask for an e-book version because they can find out about that online, and mainly they are here for the hard copy. So yeah, never mention that to a customer, yes?

MFW I want to do work but my body doesn't listen #NotWorkaholic

Me when I notice my work deadline is up lol

P.S. *hears book scream when torn off plastic* Hoho? *rewinds to hear it again* Haha as expected I'm sick in the mind

漫画 Dagashi Kashi

The "new" chapters (133-134) talk about a gum and a familiar candy bar we might have seen before. Firstly, didn't know Kokonotsu hung out with Sayashi for lunch. *giggles* That, and they decide to reveal whatever the heck his father prepared for Kokonotsu for lunch in his bento. I mean, besides the obvious lack of substance due to the weight of the box, it should be obvious to him that he should ask what the father placed in his lunchbox is nothing but two bars of gum. It's fun, it's a party prank, but it's not lunch, Dad. So yeah, Sayashi was kind enough to spare him some bread. Poor Kokonotsu, is this what life he has been leading now? I could easily sue You-san for child abuse, you know. *laughs* Then, there's the snow. Hajime-san was tasked to go to a school apparently probably for dagashi, and Kokonotsu has warned about the dangers of not seeing the path in the case of snow, and it happened. Hey, everyday life in a nutshell, people. That, and she almost fell into the snow if not for Hotaru who was also lost, and did not help much since they both fell into the thick snow anyways lol. They talked about survival, that familiar snack bar called Snickers and they somehow concluded that it was a dagashi since it was cheap as it sold around the world. Little do they notice that they were just resting nearby the shop lmao this series

That's a Tou-san level quote right there haha #Ecchi

Such confidence, this woman. #lol

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week was a slow week in Klassic Note compared to last week. Evidently, I have not been spending time finding new stuff to listen to at this time of the year. Well, there's the Nintendo Switch to blame so... haha. I confirmed on Tokyo Karan Koron's new mini-album with a couple of nice songs (and real addictive too), and Cidergirl's 2nd full album was, like some of them before, real disappointing. I'll say it here, and I'll say it again, that if your album didn't have melodies to remember any style out there you can give me will not pass. Sorry, guys. Maybe next time. Even the single topic songs did not hold up despite me hearing it the second time round.

Next week brings us the much anticipated ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's new album after two years of going semi-quiet, and I hope this time around it will be good. Going blind this time round, so I expect surprises, even though from listening to the best albums earlier this year I doubt I'll have the mood to enjoy this. Yeah, that's it. Huh. I may really need to find songs to top up the song list for the year actually. Even though I doubt I have to I don't force myself to complete the song list to the nearest number I'm comfortable with. Not anymore.

Not much has happened this week on Twitter besides the promotion and more announcements on the upcoming releases next year apparently, so I'm not going to mention any of them here. I think I'm running down on the account already, as I continue to post lesser and lesser each week. I know, I think I'm getting tired of this. Because of work. *sigh*




This shall be it for now, I guess. If you read on Honda-san last week you'll know I spent quite a good amount of time on that birthday present for my sister which came three weeks early apparently haha, but hey, I don't want to wait for the Christmas queue. She wants to buy more games though, so yeah, I'm just the starting fuel here. *laughs* Cya guys next week then, and until then hopefully I'll be better. Better on which aspect, I have no idea. Maybe mentally. It makes everything else better. And I'm not talking about homeotherapy, mind you. Ok bye