The Entertainment News 2021 Edition Issue #14

Man, I will say this as many times as I like, four-day work weeks are GREAT haha this is what those big tech companies refer to as the 80-20 work balance lol not like I did much of my own stuff though (oh, lazy me)

On other things because when you have a long weekend you will have itchy fingers to sign up for more fanclubs, I signed up for Akarin's. *giggles* I'll do it just for the goods though to pair up with Inorin because this one just opened for like a month only so I won't expect loads of online content, and this one isn't on a yearly subscription so we'll be done in four weeks once we get the bromides lol okay maybe six they will gift something for first 3, 6 and recursive 12 months hehe

Maybe that's how I'm going to gauge whether to join fanclubs or not. They gotta sell bromides or calendars lmao

New month, new season of Anime, new shows to watch! How can I move on so much and forget everything behind me- I'm starting to sound like a Miyamura lmao

アニメ Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui

"My brother's hot, he's smart, he's fairly rich... he's a scumbag though" How I think my sis intro me to her friends lol

Okay dude, why you trying to pick up on a JK when you have such a great life banging chicks? Haha I won't understand. In this initial impression of this romance comedy series (#KoiKimo01) where Japanese be not flashing their perfect English because that was actually good so look at the credits for an English name later lmao (uh oh I was wrong!!!), I'm pretty sure this dude Ryo is totally in the wrong. *laughs* How DARE you force me to side with a schoolgirl lmao. So, story. They laid it out before they started the opening, so this will be easy to get into. I mean, it's called "when it's called love it's disgusting" so you know this is going to be their joke. Think "Blend.S" with Dino and Maika and you'll get the idea. We start with playboy Ryo who just woke up after sleeping with a woman whom we will not know the name of because where got time dude, and go straight to work the next day. Man, is this how normies at that age work nowadays? I can even barely stay awake after work every day you guys can get it on all night lol. Anyways, he almost fell down a flight of stairs which will give him a week of hospital leave at least haha not to say ruining his handsome face, if not for nearby high schooler Ichika who technically saved his life. It's rather cheap to use the "I didn't eat breakfast" tactic as an excuse, Ichika felt like helping him out so he doesn't end up like this the second time coming, and gave him her bento for the day. Man, I would agree though that if someone did this to me I'll be sending her flowers every day haha. So, and then they met again at his place because coincidentally, just, Ichika is also his imouto's friend. Hey, reminds you of a typical porno setting now? *laughs* (Haha where's the part where the guy sees the sister's friend's underwear and then they f-) And then after that you can explore it yourself as Ryo intrudes very passionately or even to the extent of rudely into Ichika's life, sending her so many presents to her place so much so her mother notices, and moreover, coincidentally bumps into her without much effort so they can interact more maybe thanks to his sister to be honest, and she is also one of the avenues to Ryo knowing Ichika better in every way possible. What a gullible girl, this Ichika. *laughs* (Note: She is 17) Hey, what can I say? She is kind of too-pure-pure-girl, to be honest. Honest, kind, otaku... if you haven't even watched this episode but just looked at the title image you would've thought this was that other Anime with a new season lol. Anyways, from Ichika getting Ryo's phone number and asking him to stop sending "one flower" every day (also known as "Ichi-ka"), to going grocery shopping together, to chatting while "studying" in the family restaurant I suppose... There is so much about Ichika to like, to be frank. But hey, not that this 30-year-old should be interested though; there's so many of them women in his office who think he's cool. But just like the sister mentioned, he's kind of a scumbag, and it couldn't have been described better. He's irritating, he's a masochist which really makes this Dino but worse lol, he's relentless which great it's kind of important in pursuing in a relationship so I guess he wins, and he's a master comedian. Because really, if I were to give this series, I'll be spending half the time doing tsukkomi of all the stuff mentioned every episode including this one. Overall so far, I would think this series can hold up, if it goes on in the right direction. From the trailers I've seen I can be hopeful. The animation is subpar at best, the premise and relationships between the main couple of kinda weaker than the one in "Blend.S" which is a bummer, but I can still see its potential so I will give this the three-episode rule. Also, Ichika is cute. Good enough reason to give chance. *laughs* Okay Ichika don't shit on me please

[TL:DR; Hey yo the voice behind Yoshikawa Yuki from "Horimiya" I see you have moved up to main girl role now haha nice]

Find yourself friends who can help you get laid
(lol)

Find yourself a partner who is not as smart as you are haha
(Sorry Ichika)

P.S. "Besides, if you two went steady, it'll be amusing-" Literally the author before writing the first chapter lmao

P.P.S. "He's so cool!" *whispers* HE'S INTO HIGH SCHOOLERS!!! Haha

アニメ Horimiya

"She eats a lot, moves a lot, and sleeps a lot. Hori-san is interesting" Haha that's what I say of all women lol (Hey loner me we have to talk)

I can't believe we have to salute to Iura for his bravery in going against Hori-san haha he doesn't even know. So many have done it before him and he decides to do it now. So, so brave. *laughs* In this final episode of this lovely series (#Horimiya13) we do graduation because why not? Not like we're getting another season of this... oh well. *laughs* So, story? I don't think this is it, but you know, if you need canon material go read the manga series. The original, when it was still called "Hori-san to Miyamura-kun", no joke. So firstly, about graduation. About how everyone had to bring their stuff back bit by bit so you wouldn't be like an idiot and drag everything back on the last day they tell you to... sadly Hori and Iura thought they could get away with hands-free but you know, they have idiot friends around so *laughs* Sengoku and Yanagi and the others thought about going on a graduation trip (well it started from Remi-chan) with the lot of them potentially once Yanagi can get his driving license (and Remi thought having a license is like a breakup?), Miyamura sneezed during Sengoku's graduation speech for the students (I will just run out of the hall tbh lol PANDEMIC JOKE), why is Kyousuke here lmao, and Motoko probably took a while to find out peppy Iura is his onii-chan's image in school. Too late, girl; It's over. *laughs* Then, we have to solve Miyamura's identity crisis. Well, mainly because him today is so different even compared to him in the first episode, let alone say him in middle school. Hey, remember this just like, happened on the final year of his high school life so he has effectively lived two years just as you have seen in the imagination: Alone. He would have still been a loner and a freak, don't know why Sengoku wouldn't be with Remi-chan but I guess, the triangle relationship starring Sakura-chan would not have happened (which might be better for her tbh), and HoriMiya would not have existed. (Title drop) And lastly, we talk about the main couple. Miyamura then recalls if not for the one coincidence of him actually having to accompany Souta to his place and the brother insisting that this cool brother be accompanying him more often... all these wouldn't have happened. I know, right? If not for MVP Souta... *laughs* Man, we have come so far into this series I can't even. And as Miyamura recalls what Hori is in person, I really had wished I had such a coincidence living into my life thus far, that I had my life changed to such an extent, even if it had a bad ending. *sob* All in all, I don't have much to say about this final episode to be honest, just that it's a decent round-up of what is about Miyamura's complex, and the relationships in this series in general. It was a ride, and it was a good one. I have no complaints. For a series which got a new image moving out of the original and finally getting an Anime adaptation, this could not have been a better reward than anything else. Probably also why this is the most popular romance Anime for the season (Winter 2021 season) for its rollercoaster of emotions in simplicity, if you need a summary. I enjoyed this series, no joke. Maybe it's just those character rides that kinda suck especially Miyamura which just reminds me of "Sangatsu no Lion" but hey, not as heavy and it's necessary anyways, so just like my life I went through with it. *dabs* For this series though, I think it has left an impression to some extent, it reminds me of romance Anime I have watched, and that is actually a good thing. I could use more of these shows tbh especially masochist Hori-san haha okay we're done

LONG SHOTS TO END THE SERIES!!
(When you have more emotional baggage watching this series compared to these guys lol)

LONG SHOTS TO END THE SERIES!!
(#RelationshipGoals)

P.S. "How can I repay you?" Marriage, I guess. *laughs* Okay we not that far yet so... s*x? *laughs*

P.P.S. "I thought (Sengoku) could use the car to get somewhere far away (from me)" Remi-chan, is this what you think about cars? *deep thought* I think she might be right... *laughs*

[To summarize, let's review what was great about this series! It's going to be masochist Hori and Sakura-chan lmao]

This is her "SO YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH" face
(lol)

Legit thought I was about to get laid for a moment hehe
(Sakura-chan!!)

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week is quite a good week, considering it's all albums as much as I am reluctant to give them songs, they did not disappoint. What did disappoint was still Hanazawa Kana's new song because they think I was a fan of Anime Monogatari series character song "Renai Circulation" because it's totally that so it's sort of rapping which is a no-go for me for sure. I didn't forget about Kana-chan's music library available on streaming services with the same date as this new song though, so I got that covered. Ikimonogakari's new album is a meh, maybe because I really got bored of their songs, or that I didn't hear any of those songs I can relate to, say, in terms of their usual style. So yeah, just the topic songs I suppose. SPYAIR's new album is winner this week which will no doubt land them as the newest Klassic Note Collection Artist, with topic songs to remember on their usual Rock style which probably already stole the limelight of what is about to happen with SIX LOUNGE next week but hey, I can take more Rock songs because man, have I given A LOT of Pops this year alone. Still haven't decided how many songs from SPYAIR I can give though; It all feels the same I'm trying to choose distinct melodies and/or styles.

From news around Twitter regarding music and if you wonder why this post is always late because I wait for news to happen, this is hot off the press so Minase Inori's new single is for Anime and it's out on July so yay more stuff for the fanclub which I am a member of hehe, I really should listen to Rie fu's new song(s) considering they aren't under her English artist name, Komatsu Mikako is back with a new single for Anime due in May which is exciting for me to be honest (following Taketatsu Ayana and Hanazawa Kana this week), Uesaka Sumire's new music video is not something to make you nosebleed but it will make you want to date high schooler her and f**k maid her (lmao okay me), THE ORAL CIGARETTES released a live video on YouTube commemorating 100 million views for the music video of "Kyouran Hey Kids!!" which is AWESOME, cinema staff is now on bandcamp which allows for free streaming of music just that it does not feature the songs from their major label, Tsuji Shion's new song is for a commercial so I expect in full soon, SHE's new song is for another drama again but man are they popular in the drama industry for theme songs, and this is still related but mobile game "Alternative Girls" new character song for Uesaka Sumire voiced Kiiragi Tsumugi (yes) has more nyan in the preview than any average cat has spoken in their lifetime haha

So next week, finally, FINALLY!!! *laughs* We have the strongest showdown in Klassic Note for the year: It's FIVE NEW OLD's new album versus SIX LOUNGE's new album! Well, they may be different in style and I not be indifferent in my opinions towards them since I prefer the latter, but let's see how far this will take us. I expect an awesome Wednesday even if work gets in the way in the morning haha hope that does not ruin this




This afternoon I just was browsing Twitter for the 20th time today until I noticed Lynn-san was trending on Twitter. Yeah. Twitter in Japan but still. Obviously not because of her Anime roles, nor is it an announcement (of her marriage) or sorts, but she did declare she won an actual bet in a horse match so yeah. *laughs* I don't think her win of ~1mil yen will set her for retirement lol but I did try to understand what it was she won, and someone kindly did the calculations. She betted on three horses in one ticket (Note the numbers 1, 7 and 8 on the previous Tweets) in which unsorted is base 1000yen and sorted in rank 6000yen, and she betted the former. The overall winnings were about 1060x her actual bet so... now you know why she was in Trending lmao. If you want to get hold of the money now is the time to court her lol. Cya guys next week then, and until next time... I'm so glad my Wednesday night fuel is back again with the duo plus I don't know if I would call myself a fan of married voice actress Tokui Sora, but she is lovely and I've yet to experience her in front of the camera, so let's see how much chaos she can bring into this lot haha. Hey, only chaos, Sora-san. We don't accept compromises here lmao bye

P.S. Another "Venus" (is what they call the girls) in DOAXVV?? Man, are they just dishing out new girls with the same 3D model lol well they are trying though. TIL also that the Steam version had separate livestream reveals of the same events from the past from the DMM Games version, but in addition, having separate new outfits. Yeah. Talk about unfair isn't it lol

The Dream Record 20210401

Yes, this may be Joke Day, but my dreams are already playing with me so much I might as well be the straight guy here and retort them all.

It was originally in two parts because mainly I have sleeping problems lol, but suffice it to say the first half is literal porno (ie. Pissing? And that other word that rhymes with "flirting" which I can't say here) featuring AV actress Azusa Hikari... SO! We will talk about the other half. It's also not that great it's LITERALLY my trip to the toilet haha no really

[SCAT WARNING INCOMING!! And I will try not to describe to that extent]

(This is already burning all my game time in the morning on my commute to work remember tomorrow then is the public holiday)

"I was in a regular trip to the toilet, and went into a cubicle facing out to the streets. As it was probably the last cubicle left and I might be in a hurry, I used the squat toilet with reluctance.

As I have digestive issues, I know to calm down and stay on the bowl for longer just because. And just when one was about to come out - and it did by the time it happened - Kito Akari managed to peek over the cubicle door and stare into the stall!!

"This must have been a common toilet, it seems" I told to myself. And as I continue to do my business, I can't help but think of her, and somehow, things went more smoothly within those fake walls. And then! The door flung open likely due to the strong wind within the toilet, and I rushed to try to stand up to close it, but I guess the wind assisted in covering my shame as I lock it up again.

After my long run in the open air toilet, I left and joined back which I believe is a group of people, standing by the streets around where the toilets were. And as I continued to stand and wait, I felt one incoming and, literally, pooped on the spot. I can even feel the one solid turd up the back of my jeans!!"

And I woke up to confirm if that is happening in real life... And it isn't. Again, I said I have digestion problems, so a solid turd out by itself would be a miracle lmao. This is already a joke to me, isn't it. *laughs*

For references, ironically it is describing my trip to the toilet at work when I have to go but not really, and might as well go camp there a bit just because since I can't push out my bowels for sh*t, but Akarin, I can't believe you appeared in my dreams at THE WORST TIME POSSIBLE lol well that was before anything was in the bowl so at least it didn't smell weird...? And waiting in a group likely resembles me waiting for my colleagues to gather to go out for lunch haha

Thank goodness dreams are a literal joke to real life.

Happy Joke Day everyone haha

P.S. And if you really want to know about the first half it's similar to those videos where they let them not go to pee for like, hours because they gave them drinks which makes them leak so they can do it manually- Okay okay stop stop stop stop (Haha)

The Entertainment News 2021 Edition Issue #13

Yep, it has been another week already, guys. Remember anything? I only remembered what I did in this weekend lol

*silence*

I was playing a lot of Red Dead Online, yes. *laughs*

Anyways, next week's gonna be great since it'll be one of those shorter weeks thanks to a public holiday, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to be in Hell for the first half of the week, so yeah wish me luck haha. Otherwise, you'd be pleased to know that as time passes, I gotta think of what to get for my mom's birthday (FYI her phone screen is a flower now lol so that), I gotta think of what to do on Friday when next week's over haha and hopefully not repeat that hospital visit from years ago... You don't know that haha

Anime time, I guess. And we did give a couple of new songs this week too, so yeah, those. New season Anime will be ruining my Sundays already I have given the head start to HOW MANY SHOWS?? lol

アニメ Spring 2021 Anime Preview

[Powered by Random Curiosity]

Well I already know what I want to watch next season already thanks to plenty of Twitter and online promotions from the voice actresses I follow so man, will this be an awesome season ahead. Here are my opinions for those shows and whatever others which I probably wouldn't give a care about lol:

• Attack on Titan is already ending soon and "Boku no Hero Academia" is still going, huh. Thanks for the theme songs anyways lol
• It's not even April and we may already have new shows hitting my alley with "Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui" [Premiers 29th March 2021] where it's me soon in my 30s and thinking that the one high schooler saving my life is actually in love with me. Hey, bro, fantasies aside, you need to find a partner. *laughs* Yes, VERY reflective of me soon but this is funnier and it's not me so we can watch it haha
• So "Yakunara Mug Cup mo" is just pottery slice-of-life? Man, when's the last time I sat down and watched one of those genres... We'll see. Not that keen though since pottery isn't that a thing for me tbh
• "Mashiro no Oto" is quite literally "K-ON!" but instead of electric guitars you play with the shamisen. *silence* I mean, if you are a fan of Japanese culture...
• Wow "Yuukoku no Moriarty" already got 2nd season remember they were just starting like, last year? Didn't watch it though haha
• Man, if "Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou." [Premiers 5th April 2021] is not fulfilling some of otaku's (my) desires I can't even say more. Just the premise of the story is probably enough to play even just harem with three people, let alone just the idea of a woman staying in your abode... I need to move out of my parent's house haha you can do SO MUCH alone hehe
• "Odd Taxi" is basically just "POP TEAM EPIC" but it's animals and the stage is just the one vehicle. Heck, they can just do a musical version of this where it's only the one cab model on stage and it would've worked lol. Or what was that Anime with animals again? Haha I don't remember
• "Yakunara Mug Cup mo" may be about pottery, but if motorcycles are your thing why not try "Super Cub"? Man, these interest based slice-of-life is only turning me away- Where are all those ones with just cute girls like "Kiniro Mosaic" "Acchi Kocchi" or "Slow Start"? Haha
• You sure "Blue Reflection Ray" is not like, a yuri? *laughs*
• Boy, my bro be so happy with all those RPG-based and isekai-based Anime this season lol he'll tell me about it
• "Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san" [Premiers 10th April 2021] is basically like "Uzaki-chan" if you haven't seen the similarities but instead of shy Oozora Naomi with an accent, sadist Uesaka Sumire is taking over as main now. Uh, if you are not a fan of tanned women I can't help but I'll even forgive myself just to watch this for a couple of episodes to see if Nagataro can win against Uzaki in. ANY. WAY. POSSIBLE. *laughs* We are not pitting the voice actresses' racks against each other btw haha (Tell me there is a hentai of this series lmao) (I see my bullied past in this and I don't like it lol)
• The first one considered for this season is already decided last season with "Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy" [Premiers 14th April 2021] (also known as "OsaMake") because it has everything we want in a harem: It's Minase Inori who is your childhood friend and can't lose and is probably sadist, Sakura Ayane is the one you like, Oonishi Saori is acting young again (lmao), and... Matsuoka is the main guy. I can't even describe how fantastic this cast is lol they literally picked the Anime industry standard harem voice actor in this. Other than that, I'm just here to see jealous teasing Inorin, so don't mind me haha

So yeah, how many shows is that I just wanted to watch one episode of?? *laughs* You know I want my weekends playing Red Dead Online, right? *laughs* Then again I'm not that into it already so it might die down soon. And well, I know "Kimochi Warui" and "OsaMake" will get me in already so the others we shall see. Really, "Nagatoro-san" really is not that cute when she's just shitting on you all the time tbh

Just another note: Because I thought the noitamina slot would provide great Anime so I always check every year which shows were announced from their time slot... bear in mind I stopped at 2018 with "BANANA FISH". Just saying. *laughs*

アニメ Bungou Stray Dogs Wan!

"There used to be a superstition that your soul gets sucked out every time someone takes a photo with you using a camera" Yeah, I must have a paparazzi team around and I didn't notice lol

Haha man if you thought they ran out of jokes to make we going back to The Dark Era, ladies and gentlemen!! In this new episode (#StrayDogsWan11) where no one knows Ango is the tsukkomi guy in this bunch, we head back to the past. What, we can't talk about the past in this chibi world? Think again. *laughs* So, whatever it is in the past they can talk about, but as you may have realized, it's the same pattern every time: Dazai's the idiot who wants to do dumb things because he can, Ango is the straight dude so it's literally him either asking Dazai to stop or asking Odasaku to do something about it, and Odasaku just wants some chill time from his family. *laughs* What, I gotta write more here? I mean, from the cow featured in last week's episode appearing again because they can, to taking photos, to writing New Year's Cards, to answering maybe psychological test questions but the analysis is the same... we see totally NO MENTION of the future in any case. *looks at Ango* But hey, no one is here to remember what happened in the main arc: We already know Odasaku is dead and Ango is the traitor to Port Mafia. *laughs* (uh oh spoiler alert) (too late, huh) But yeah, thinking back, it's not as high as this episode alone from just the main story, but you know, it's the least we can expect from this spinoff series, to say the least. Other than that, I'll take more interesting stories from not Dazai please haha the other two can't even make jokes Ango is just boring and Odasaku is just tired like me lol

Now you know why they put a cow as the mistake in that shopping episode? lol

MFW people try to recommend me anything haha

P.S. "Your cooking needs to be censored" Wow Ango-san it's that bad for Dazai? *laughs* Thank goodness he didn't make the oden last week

P.P.S. "I'll just send this (terribly written New Year's Card) to the boss" Wow Dazai I envy of your relationship with your boss tbh

アニメ Horimiya

"I went to Toru's place for the first time today" WOW GREAT START can't believe this is last episode already...?

Christmas is great for couples, until you realize you have a dad and younger brother which is way younger than you, and your boyfriend works in a cake shop. Man, when we gonna have that alone time together, eh? In this new and not yet final episode (#Horimiya12) where we are NOT going to do anything with Yoshikawa going to Ishikawa's place... *laughs* No, really, absolutely NOTHING. *laughs* So, let's talk about what everyone is doing this winter. Firstly, from Hori's family. As she said, it was a big difference from a year ago where she didn't have Miyamura in her life, but now everyone in her family likes the dude more than her? Man, I envy you, bro. I envy you a lot. So for Christmas, as you would have expected Miyamura's family runs a bakery, so good chances they will be busy throughout the holiday season, so yeah, no party, I guess, from like, the 23rd? Man, good business. I mean, Ishikawa's house servant visits your place too so I suppose so. *laughs* Hori might be worried about her future but besides her dad there is literally nothing to worry about in her life. Okay, maybe dating the one guy she likes but I think we can confirm that already, pretty much. Well, until the Anime wants to give me a turn for next week we should be good. *giggles* Next up, we have Kawa couple. Yes, Yoshikawa and Ishikawa, just so you know. And yeah, looks like the girl is already enjoying or even getting used to hanging about in the guy's large house. Hey, at least you know the family's rich. Now your future is set... until you guys actually date haha that's what blew the minds of Iura and Sengoku too somehow lol and it'll blow more minds if the whole school knows you two aren't even dating. Ishikawa felt awkward inviting the girl to his place just to play games, but this time around, the family servant Yashiro is around. Yeah, and she is one bossy woman, for sure. You see, when your house maid/servant knows more than your parents do about you... *laughs* But yep, really got Yoshikawa worried to some extent, though I would argue aren't you prepared for this already, girl? *silence* Probably not huh any girl would freak out if you lock the room and take off your tie. *laughs* Then, we have some Sengoku action because why not. And he is scared. Not of Remi, not of Christmas, but particularly bugs. You should've asked the last time he went to her room which is full of them. Most of them probably dead, but full of them. But serious talk though, I be standing by Sengoku if I see a room full of bugs. I'll already get those chills going to my sensitive skin because it will suddenly have rashes, no joke. I feel you, bro. I totally do. But I don't feel that why you wouldn't do it for your girl because I don't have one? Now THAT is unfair. *laughs* Besides, if you just make out with your girl those bugs wouldn't even bother you- Moving on!! *laughs* (*vividly imagining Sengoku Remi making out*) Meanwhile, Yanagi be bumping into Yoshikawa's sister in the streets? What is this, another ship? *laughs* Guess not, but don't ask me why that is there. Me be Iura during Christmas because my nose sucks and I'm technically still coughing right now, a month in from my MC earlier this month. Sakura be spending her Christmas alone like last year even though things would've been different if not for some meddlesome girl who can't get around to what she wants unlike initiative-driven Sakura-chan. *silence* I mean, Sakura, if you had a partner for Christmas, religion won't get in your way. *giggles* Okay, I'm going to get reported somehow so we better stop lol. Last but not least, we got more main couple antics, where... Is that a marriage proposal? *laughs* Probably not, but it's one way to calm down a maiden's heart who is so uncertain about a future without being with Miyamura. I mean, he is unpopular right up till middle school so yeah you only had to fend off the classmates now and you'll be good. *laughs* (Okay maybe the classmates from middle school but those are dudes, girl) If you guys go to different colleges though then I can't help you lol. All in all, lovely episode, we got New Year's shrine visit at the end too so that's nice. I just hope it's not some foretelling of something bad that'll happen for this series, because so far, I think we can end on a good note? Hopefully. One can hope. Like hope for a girl or me to like one. *silence* Cya then haha

Remi-chan might be cute but I agree with you Sengoku this is asking for a breakup lol

I aim to be Ishikawa someday haha

P.S. "I don't care if you (Hori) don't make it (to the Christmas party), but Miyamura better be there" Go burn in Hell, dad. *laughs* 

P.P.S. "You know how until recently, I had a crush on Hori?" And the others are like "We thought you done with her" so haha you haven't? Hey, cue Sakura-chan and Yoshikawa please this guy is in such an obvious triangle relationship I want to beat him up so bad lol

People when they poke into my personal interests, that foot
(Also you are not the mother don't jab into this haha)

When Honoka is so happy you wish she was into guys lmao

Update 2021.03.29: Once I saw the announcement for Part 2 of this FINAL SEASON by the way, I just want to get this done and over with and then see you guys next year lol

アニメ Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season

"In any case, what could I do with comrades pointing guns behind my back?" Well Pyxis, you were counted lucky to cooperate tbh

Wait, is that... a Titan consuming Zeke? So he gets to actually live another day? That son of a- In this new episode (#AttackOnTitan75) which if I use the word "final" before this episode I will kill myself using a lighting spear those guys invented lol, we end this season, hey, with a bang. Yes, it's already ended and I really thought this would just finish by June, but I guess I was wrong. Anyways, story. Story goes that Zeke is bombed in half, and surprisingly, Levi's whereabouts are unknown. Though I doubt he will be in better shape than Zeke considering one has Titan powers and one doesn't. Surprisingly, a Titan came by and just like the fable of opening up the stomach of a wolf who devoured is it a rabbit's kids? Yeah, Zeke got taken in... physically. So that's that, I guess. Which also means he will come back, and unlike what I mentioned, get eaten by Levi who is as of now, nowhere to be seen. Pyxis which is effectively the Paradis military surrendered under Yelena's orders, so I guess we can't do much except keep them in captivity then. Yelena rather spend his time explaining the grand plan of Zeke to the potential Warriors downstairs in the jail cell ie. Eren's buddies like eons ago, about the euthanization plan. Then, I like how Pieck gets a special appearance. Explains a lot about why her voice actress retweeted this very episode last night lol. (Nu-chan!!~) (Also, is she voicing a girl who is popular with men in the military? Nice) Anyways, she is here to take a surprise ambush on Eren (What is faster, Eren biting his hand or people loading bullets on him at point blank range? *laughs*) (I know right should've just shot him) with much explanation on her side somehow, Eren knows she is here not to take his life because she won't, but Pieck then goes on to say she wants to side with him. Hey, not that it's not real, but going by the logic so far considering she might know of Zeke's plan to some extent, she probably knows Zeke's intent has nothing to do with taking revenge on Marley just like what she was talking about and her only family, her dad. So yeah, Eren believed her somehow, because why not considering she is willing to point out her comrades. Hey, not everyone gets to do that it's quite an honour lol. So, dragging her and Gabi cuffed together up to the top of the building they were in, in the middle of the city (yep), and on the rooftop, everyone was prepared to make sure Pieck doesn't come up with some cocky plan to rid of everyone else in the roof. But guess what, it happened. So yeah, I guess the Marleys are arriving already, after a good amount of recovery on their side. And yes, Reiner. Hmm... I don't know what to make of the series so far. We know about the grand plan to save humanity, many people actually sacrificed for it as usual, the action on Marley was AWESOME thanks Eren haha, and Paradis might be in a rough situation now considering everyone is controlled by spinal fluid which gladly, will be not of use right now because the preparator is recovering lol, but more than that, how will they fight against the Marley on their assault? So I suppose it's up to the Titan powers then. Before we end here, let me bring up the Wiki and do a Titan legendary power count: Eren has 3 powers (Founding, Attack, Warhammer), versus Reiner (Armoured) and Galliard (Jaw Titan) and Pieck (Cart) once the military can mount her WITH WEAPONS (lol I know what you are thinking) or something to be of use lest the infantry get wiped out first, Zeke (Beast) is on holiday, Armin (Colossus) is held captive, and that other one which is still encased in her own power. So effectively 3v3 I guess? Hmm, probably not going to be great but Marley has a military with their own mind so that's probably going to tilt the scales. I guess we shall see how it goes... next year apparently cya guys next Winter ie. end of the year lmao haha bye

If you were not a Warrior and I'm in that world, Pieck, I wish I can pound your-

MFW there's another year 9 months to wait for the actual final season haha wtf man

P.S. "So why did Eren beat you (Armin) into a pulp? It's about time you tell us" Well it wasn't that hard to explain Eren was a piece of SHIT MAN lol "We already know he's a total piece of shit" Hey Connie! Man we can be bros haha (Truth be told too but Armin is WEAK dude!! lol)

P.P.S. "Before I die and leave (my dad) behind, I want to show him that Eldia still has a bright future" Ah, I have bad news for you, Pieck-san. The future... may not be as great as you think for starters you can't have kids no more lol YES haha okay me #WeCanStillBang

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

So this week, as mentioned last week, I just did a quick search online, and found a couple of releases which I can listen, hot off the shelf. But not all I gave though, to be honest. YUKI's new single is kind of a disappointment but not like I was expecting much it was average standard for her but do take note I only gave like a fraction of songs from her best album years ago so I wouldn't be complimenting too much considering I gave that single nothing. Base Ball Bear's new single is only based on the one song I heard early in the year, the other song did not convince me to make this a Klassic Note Review thank goodness lol. FINLANDS' new album would be the highlight to be honest and despite it being like, a solo member band (Wait, what?), the songs are still good to say the least, so I gave a few. Sayuri's new song is kind of okay so maybe I'll give it but I'll see about that by next week, and I saw eufonius' new album so I decided to give that a chance too. Maybe just the one song haha they aren't that good in terms of melody anyways they tend to drift away notes real easy and you know I hate that haha

On news specifying things about music and they happen to be seen by me on Twitter before it gets rolled to next week or after this post is published lol, this is so hot off the press so yay Waki Azumi's 4th single releases upcoming June, Yuuki Aoi's new single revealed a music video which... uh okay we might need to cut ties with her solo music career haha, Sangatsu no Phantasia's new song had a video game credit which was nice to see her getting recognition, I will remind myself again to watch GLIM SPANKY's recent live performance but there's a clip on YouTube so I'll watch that first, Takagaki Ayahi's new music video for her best album is kind of a meh so I guess I'm skipping reviewing her best album, and Ikimonogakari's new music video is probably what will happen to me by the end of next week hehe so that's good. I suppose we are just getting these a little slower, huh. New releases, I mean. Hey, I'll take anything I get. You see, when there aren't enough Collection Artists dishing songs every other month I can only take whatever there is out there, you know. Problems of listening to a music industry's songs for a long time lol

So next week we have- Ah wrong week that was the one after next haha. So, for next week for real we have SPYAIR's new album versus Ikimonogakari's new album, and I don't think you want to guess which one I will give more songs of, because even if the latter is like a veteran in my opinion and within the country, it's kinda hard to give them more songs I don't even know why. I got bored? Hey, I got bored of SPYAIR a decade ago already so BOOM GOT'EM haha




Well, is this week more boring than last week? Haha I need to think of other things to do for the weekend. Besides exercising. Besides improving my lifestyle. *laughs* I know right, I'm so lazy I can't even. I have thought of continuing the trend of photobook reviews, but I think I need some trigger or something (besides public holidays *wink*) to review like, Hanazawa Kana's... last photobook from last year haha hey she can still sell more photobooks I'll just buy them. *laughs* Cya guys then, and until next time please remind me to save money for my mom and other things I want to buy like a poster hanger for upcoming Minase Inori goods than go for another Suruga-ya bromide shopping spree hehe no really somebody please stop me

P.S. I need new shirts though those meme ones I bought from USA aren't lasting very long lol maybe that Ten-chan shirt which costs more than two shirts I buy just down the street lol also I'm Chinese so wearing a blue shirt with the word "green" on it will be a good joke haha

P.P.S. Why are the shorts more expensive than the shirt lmao

The Entertainment News 2021 Edition Issue #12

Ah, I think it's coming back again, this cough. *cough*

Ugh, totally sucks by the way, but I still have to work because I think I took enough MC for the month that I shouldn't take too many, and also they just incremented by salary. *laughs* Oh well, suck it up I guess lol

I spent quite a lot of this weekend still playing Red Dead Online (I mean, I'm only halfway through the Roles), and also watching Hololive VTubers playing first time a new game of situational awareness called "Minna de Kuuki Yome. 3" and boy is it interesting to see reactions from the purest who know nothing about the series and/or normies to those who hate normies lol hey walking behind I would've pushed that dude off into the river too haha *cough*

Okay, after you have done with looking at the recent Klassic Note Review be sure to read on for more Anime talk, yes? Oh yeah, I forgot to update last week's, but "Attack on Titan" met a TV simulcast in Japan where an earthquake affected airing on some stations and they postponed it to this week, so two episodes back to back. Yes, and that also affected worldwide distribution. Industry first incident? Well, first time I saw it though tbh

アニメ Bungou Stray Dogs Wan!

"YOU'RE going to make the (oden), Dazai-san?" Haha Atsushi with the danger alert from his brain "I'll call on Yosano-sensei" lmao

Man, even the President is trying to defend Ranpo-san's honour but seriously, it's hard because he behaves like a kid lmao. In this new episode (#BungouStrayDogs10) where since they talked about barbeque recently and they can't reuse material we are having hotpot instead, I guess. So, let's talk more story, and does it feel like it's already ending soon? How the time has passed on this short series, isn't it? Firstly, the hotpot. If you have seen the eyecatch on the formula for Dazai to make hotpot, you (1) get Atsushi to buy the ingredients as usual and (2) ask Kunikida to cook. *laughs* See? It's that easy lol. Well, for one, I don't think anyone wants to have a taste of Dazai's cooking even if it's just dumping stuff into a pool of soup base, but hey, what do I know about cooking haha. And good chances the hotpot had to be made multiple times so it won't accidentally get cleared by Naomi who thought it'll be a good idea to give it to her brother... and you know, feed him in the process F**K YOU TANIZAKI haha oh well I don't have an imouto what do I know about the happiness/sadness of having one lol. Yosano and Ranpo are jerks for destroying the food meant for them to eat especially with Kunikida doing everything, and Kyouka-chan is me if I'm not picky lmao. Dazai is obviously not eating because you can barely recognize him in on camera because he looks so big after taste-testing lol. Then, it's everyone going to watch the one movie. You know, the one Chuuya has been wanting to watch for a while, one with cute doggos but he thinks it's weird for him to watch it. I mean, it will be weird if his voice actor went to watch it for his age lol. But as Chuuya took the lift Atsushi accidentally ended up in the same lift/elevator with him, so, uh... well it's not Dazai/Chuuya or Akutagawa/Atsushi combinations so we shouldn't have to worry too much lol. Anyways, there was quite a blackout, Atsushi thought Chuuya is screwing with him using the lift, and when power was restored the movie was cancelled. So yeah, don't ask Dazai to go watch a movie with Chuuya, please, Atsushi. *laughs* Then, it might be two months too early, but summer. And summer means yukata, fireworks, and Dazai's departure...? Hmm, somehow that seems like an offset to the actual drama which might be used to conclude this season, but who knows? They may have taken this too seriously though lol I mean look at the ending sequence. All in all, if you want more wholesome content from this series this is as much as you will get to be honest, and we know the cow is MVP lol it's in the gatherings I can't even

These will unlikely happen if not for this spinoff series so here you go

These will unlikely happen if not for this spinoff series so here you go
(eroi)

P.S. "Onii-sama must be in all sorts of trouble when I'm not around" Yeah Naomi you think he's not in trouble when you are around? lol don't hit me pls

P.P.S. "Hanpen!!! What's that" Kawaii Kyouka-chan, ladies and gentlemen haha

Fat Dazai is THICC lol

I like how that cow which they bought is in this lmao

アニメ Horimiya

"Good friends can settle any argument with rock paper scissors!" Oh really? Gotta use that as the new benchmark now lol

So who the f**k is Shuu? *laughs* I guess we will find out in this new episode (#Horimiya11) because they be talking about siblings- By the way I have an onee-san. I don't call her that because I'm not Japanese but you know how much I want a younger sister already so... Haha let's move on. So, firstly, sausage fest if you would like to call it. *laughs* Okay don't look up on it I'm worried about the ratings here now lol. (Yeah if there is any) We are introduced to more characters? Man, we're near the end though lol. Cue most extroverted (in school) character... let's call him Iura (Shuu, is his name), though windbag might be a better term lmao. Okay, about this guy, he's kinda annoying, he's loud, he doesn't care about others... unless we be talking about his younger sister but we'll cover that in a while, but hey, with all the guys hanging out and Hori leaving and Sawada being uncomfortable you would have wondered. *laughs* All in all, just playing around with friendships, I guess, and it's great to see how all the classmates are hanging out nicely, unlike... mine...? I don't know man look at my Facebook feed. *sees all marriage announcements* Okay f**k me then. *laughs* It was fun to watch all the hijinks at least, and yes Honoka is cute I'll keep saying that until they can come up with a new girl. Okay, Iura's imouto Motoko-chan is also kinda cute, and she might be our focus in a moment. But between Honoka liking Iura so long as he keeps his mouth shut (lol) as evidenced by him helping her out, to like, Iura being a brother to his sibling... he's all sorts of things put together, I guess. I mean, the imouto just described him as an introvert... like... her haha nice joke Motoko-chan. *laughs* And I guess, as that is a more heavy topic anyways and as if episodes of Miyamura being emo about his past isn't bad enough, let's talk about Motoko's future. She got mocked by the teacher for opting for a better school which may or may not accept her, and thank goodness the brother chose to help her by putting her in with Hori-san the ace student, and hopefully by then, we can have the one attempt at chasing our dreams. Hey, lucky you Motoko-chan I don't have such connections to get me into a good school you should thank your brother. *laughs* All in all, unless you want me to talk about the hijinks specifically, I'm still technically crying over Sakura's rejection last episode lol, and yeah, just be the brocon that you might be Motoko-chan and join your bro in the same school. *giggles* That'll get Honoka jealous lmao haha what (Then again not possible because 3 years apart and high school is 3 years)

[TL:DR; If you like cute girls in this series this episode is it hehe wait Motoko is Kanemoto Hisako? How?? lol]

I wonder technically who won lol also Sawada is not a pet *laughs*
(Sengoku wins because he first)

I wonder technically who won lol also Sawada is not a pet *laughs*
(Ishikawa wins because he knows what girls want lol)

P.S. "But (Yanagi) you speak casually with Yuki" Haha that's called being friendly man, especially if you like that certain someone- "I'd like to know why" lol Ishikawa

[GIF FEVER!! I need to use MP4s soon tbh]

Haha the speed duo strikes again lol remember they did this in Episode 4?

This week on violence we have:
Okay technically not the guy's fault but he is scared lmao

Update 2021.03.22: You see, the thing about watching Titans two episodes back to back means you won't get hit by the cliffhangers when you are through with an episode BUT IT SUCKS, DUDE!!! Haha I have to burn more of my weekday nights to do this- Wait more of them playing "Kuuki Yome"?? Just a moment I gotta

アニメ Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season

"I just want to talk. Conflict isn't necessary to solve Eldia's problems" So Eren, why is your hand bleeding? lol you think we don't know huh

Hey, we did miss last week's episode because of an earthquake in Japan but you know, I'll take two episodes this week. *laughs* Japan can stay safe. *laughs* Okay, now for the bonanza that will only happen once in don't know how many years because I don't binge watch Anime, we will double down on this and start with last week's episode (#AttackOnTitan73) where we left off with Eren appearing in that restaurant then. So firstly, the talks. I mean, if it went well there wouldn't be any drama to watch, so yeah, I'll talk about the less emotional points that Mikasa is still on about lol. Hey, I have always thought Mikasa was cool, but not this episode. So, the main point is besides the two not BFFs not telling him about where Zeke is because unlikely they will and we will get to that later, Eren is also egging on the two to talk about what he has right now: freedom. I mean, those Americans don't and are still wearing masks so you don't have it too, but suffice it to say Armin just wants that status quo so he doesn't believe he's still part of Bertholdt which he had consumed to stay alive, and Mikasa as an Ackerman and... yeah she's a woman, okay? What, we going about the misogynist thing again when it's literal evil in front of us right now? Not talking about you, Gabi. *laughs* So yeah, in the end Armin got beaten into a pulp because who knows how much Eren has been practicing in the gym lol, and Mikasa is heartbroken. Goodbye childhood memories then; Eren wants to be God now lmao. Next up, Zeke's escape from Levi... sort of. *laughs* Because seriously if you thought that would happen, don't even think about it. Bury it with your hopes to be successful and rich in life. *laughs* As of last time because Levi knows his squad is left on their own and likely will be revealed of their location at any time, Levi is intending to disable Zeke as a human first so that he can't do anything funny to the gang of 30 odd troops here... or has he? So yep, Levi doesn't know about the wine and I'm glad he likes tea because me too bro we two be the only ones to live- I probably will be dead being trampled by one of those transformed Titans because of Zeke's cry triggering his spinal fluids on those who drank his wine. Yes, it's literally called his wine part of him is in it. So yep, just like last time and actually Levi thanks for the reminder, he has to, once again, take down his comrades. Not first time already, apparently. So yeah, Zeke is not leaving in one piece, to say the least. And at this point Eren isn't with him to any extent, so why is he taking the risk to escape? What an idiot haha. Lastly, Floch and his gang (I don't like that "Jeagerists" term I don't want to bow down to Zeke lol) managed to reach the military from within so likely he took over the developed area with the army already, even including the new troops who beat up their commander into a pulp. Because you know, evil. Not young people are evil now, but Floch did say whoever doesn't goes to jail, so it's probably just the five who said they want to join that side. The others just poked at his body lol. Hange? Just tell him the location; Levi wouldn't be there anymore anyways you can live another day. Just one more day, maybe. *laughs*

"Since we can't leave, we have to live here until we die" Trust me, sir, that is WAY better lol

We quickly move on to next episode (#AttackOnTitan74) where now that Zeke has literally a missile to his abdomen, he recalls a time where his glasses were still on his face, or even before. But seriously, why encourage him to change this world though? *laughs* Okay now that Zeke has done half the world over already, let's see what this flashback has to offer. So, the reveal. Firstly, we talk about Zeke's family, when they were in Marley. Yes, they weren't actually on the island before. I was wrong all this while, because I thought the father was in the island first. But if you remember the narrative from even season one, you would notice Eren's dad had to have come from somewhere. Somewhere, huh. *raises eyebrows* So yeah, Zeke was influenced as a kid mainly by two parties; the Marleys who told them the lies, and his parents who told them the truth. He gets to know both, so he probably already realized the brainwash as a kid which many do not even at his age. Still, he tries to live the life trying to be a Warrior to save his family from being in a lower social status probably as you can remember, and well, it has not been going well. Problem is, the father was rather persistent about his son being one of the Warriors. We'll talk about that a bit. Next, we talk about Ksaver. Besides having a weird name, he is one of those commanders... who coincidentally has the Beast Titan power. Hey, what do you think happened after his time was up? You see, if your dad doesn't want to play baseball with you... *laughs* But as you can see, Ksaver feels like as if Hange as Beast Titan powers: he rather research about Titans than be one. Haha anyways, that's how you know the past memories of Titans, he was really the only one who still didn't see Zeke's efforts as trash, and then also realized that his parents have been lying to him. Okay, not like the Marleys have been telling the truth, but yeah, it's that third perspective we have all waited for, as Ksaver dropped him on the truth from his years of research into Titan powers and of its history. Because, the best way to save this world of humans, is to eliminate of the Titans. By, you know, getting the Founding Titan to change Eldian constitution such that they can't bear kids. (Man, I'll f**k chicks all day until I die where got time to be a Titan haha what) So yeah, in short, the euthanization of Eldians. And yeah, might be too early for the drop, but there you go. He was also told by Ksaver about the actual solution to this disaster, which is what we already know from Zeke's grand plan, to get a royalty of Eldians to take the founding Titan power, and then... it's up to them. So yeah, he still gotta do the influencing on Historia or something, but you get the idea. Then, to Eren. He then also found out that the father, besides being an Eldian Restorian which greatly increases their chances to get thrown into the pit and sent to the island to... you know, get killed by Levi lol thank goodness that didn't happen, but also, his dad even survived and had another kid out there, on the island. And interestingly, by the time Zeke had a chance to talk with his brother, did he find out that Eren was thinking the same way too, thinking his dad is poop and war should stop with the Eldians. Man, the best thing about having family for Zeke right now (and I swear he's wet down there lol), is he has such a brother who can understand the guy who raised them was a total idiot. So, so bliss. *laughs* Well, that's as long of memories as we have for now, but I think it's enough to justify Zeke's apparent suicide with him pulling the pin on himself, probably ripping Levi apart in the process, firing the missile at point blank range. My guess? Levi will be better off than Zeke, and he'll take over the Titan powers to survive just like Armin. I hope you can see where this is going. *giggles* Man, can't wait until I have to see more Titan fights, but we may have to wait. Thank goodness these two episodes come in back to back, because next week looking at the preview it's BORING haha cya guys then

[Don't think there'll be enough images to show to not put a gross rating on my blog so here are some cleaner ones]

We hardly see Levi surprised so here you go

Kid Zeke is kinda cute, I'll give you that

P.S. "I can't stand a slave who only obeys orders without question" Surprise surprise, Eren, we are all manipulated by that one Lord above, so you lose lol

P.P.S. "I'm enjoying (this book); I've already read it seven times" lol Zeke you remind me of a certain someone who watches enough of terrible movies to like them

[TL:DR; "Compared to the mysteries of Titans, hatred and war seem so trivial" is probably the trigger for the author's writing of this whole series, I think]

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

There isn't much this week, so let's go over them quick. Friend's new single is single track, so guess if I gave it or not- No Klassic Note Review as it is clearly labelled as Limited Edition and we don't do that here. *laughs* Middle Kids' new album is kinda okay I guess, but I will need some time to give more songs, if they weren't already hard enough to give. Hey, Alternative music is rough, okay? I like it but it's also not easy to accept imo

On news concerning Twitter and music of which I care about because I need to spend time reading my timeline every day, Ryokuoushoku Shakai's new song is a meh but you can watch the music video to get something to get hooked on lol, Sangatsu no Phantasia's new video on YouTube is from a recent live so if  you like some Mia-san (who still wouldn't show her face on camera) you're welcome, Takahashi Rie's new song got credited for an upcoming drama which is kinda cool for any voice actor's music debut tbh, LuckLife is releasing a new digital single in April, SHE's released a new live video on YouTube featuring their new song they are getting a lot of publicity here, and last but not least RYTHEM announced a livestream upcoming May after nearly a decade from disbandment back from their album in 2010. yucat-san and Niitsu Yui-san, tell me what will happen, yes? I'm rather excited but I don't think it's that but maybe they will be coming back after all, I don't know. We could use some of them to pad this year's songs though tbh but maybe it's also just a reunion stream how would I know haha

Looks like I get to take a break next week, but from the looks of it there are new releases from many artists I know of according to Skream, so let's see if YUKI's new single, FINLANDS' new album, and Base Ball Bear's new single will make next week a little different. We have heard of Base Ball Bear earlier this year so maybe that's a start.




Okay I'm done. I'm coughing way more than I have to so I better wrap up and go sleep early in case I have to spend more time coughing than sleeping throughout the night lol. Cya guys next time then, and until then... Really, when here is more interesting than my life right now... Haha okay bye I prefer not to think too much all is well in everyday life isn't it?

P.S. Seriously thinking of continuing the trend of new photobook reviews until I realized I did review Marinka's photobook even then which is not released in the same year so... maybe Kana-chan's photobook from last year (before she is married) now? We shall see there is no trigger for this though and who knows if she is releasing another photobook hehe- No?

P.P.S. Yes Koga Aoi is now in my watchlist as seen from my GitHub page also Kanno Mai I guess she is the main in Anime "IDOLY PRIDE", she was cute in Wednesday night's livestream, so...

The Klassic Note Review 2021.03

Yep, it was yesterday. But seeing as there are so many things happening yesterday, I postponed it just a little bit to today. I hope you are not disappointed at me, Marinka. *laughs*

Now that I've given you enough of a hint on what is starting Klassic Note Review this year, let's get to it I guess! Surprisingly, it's the onset of releasing new songs in not conventional ways that is going to make these decisions a lot harder than you think. Friends' new single released recently only had a Limited Edition with one track but we're not reviewing that just because haha

Yeah, also removing the issue number because we don't review four releases monthly like 7 years ago nowadays lol can't believe I did this for so long and NOT get sponsored haha I don't care though

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

Kouno Marika - Yume Mitai, Demo Yume Janai [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Somehow I'm glad she's looking at me on the Regular Edition; Not saying sleeping her isn't cute though but)

Origin: This probably was a long time coming, but just coincidentally, it has to happen on her birthday. If you need an introduction, you shall get one. Meet Kouno Marika, Japanese voice actress, member of idol group Earphones, so she does have the singing abilities nailed down at some point. She also starred in other productions like SOROR and obviously, a trouper in Anime character and/or theme songs throughout her career. The extension towards solo music career this year is just an exhibition to not just her popularity, but also maybe, her prowess in showing the music industry something different, something voice actors have been known for for years. And this one, if there isn't something we can talk about, I wouldn't be here in the first place. So, shall we?

(1) Yume Mitai, Demo Yume Janai [(It's) Like (A) Dream, But (It's) Not (A) Dream]

From first chorus:

"(It's) like (a) dream, but (it) feels to certain, for (a) future that might happen

(The) little wishes are now, gathering and shining 

(It's) not (a) dream, because (I) can call out, all those emotions

Tomorrow (I) shall, filled with excitement, (my) greedy story (ahead)"

Pretty adequately titled even for her debut song, the catchy song and positive looking lyrics probably are staple to any idol-based music artist, and this is no exception. I would argue though, as I heard this initially at the start of the year, I wasn't nearly impressed, and just thought this is just another one of those songs they all sing as the first single, as a signal of haphazard production to cash in on their popularity. On closer inspection though, it is truly representative for the artist herself, for even being able to have a solo music career is kind of a dream come true for her, since it is a privilege not reserved for all. The lyrics bring about a more positive yet encouraging mood, telling a tale of chasing dreams and the emotions throughout, it is no doubt saying of someone's maiden debut. The melody is catchy though and I would pick on the one note they had to offset at the end of the chorus which will make you remember, but otherwise you actually get a real nice flow. Even the bridge of the song brings you back in, and it's short enough to make you come back for more.

Rating: 4 stars (Dream-Like Average)

(2) I tie U

From first chorus:

"Take (my) hand, spinning and spinning like a top, more

Come come, ditch away all your worries that have stagnated

(In) slightly tipsy consciousness, mix and blend round and around

(Blending) into one, all worth of emotions

Messy and mixed up

This heart squeeze and tied up"

Wow, this is probably one of the recent compelling songs I have to give this year, I promise you. For if you have known of Kouno Marika herself and her acting, you would have seen the... more mature side of her in action. This might be that manifestation of it, and I swear, I want more. Because despite the song having like a change in pace in the second verse, and having a unlikely transition compared to the usual idol positive moods, this one is nothing but allure and smooth paces, from melody to lyrics, she is just here to captivate and catch your attention in the most matured way this cute lady can do. And I tell you, it is working on me, to say the least. The lyrics emphasize quite a lot on the feelings of love, but in a more forceful manner, and desperate in approach, as if she was dragging instead of inviting you into love. All in all, it's sort of a song you hear in fancy bars, but this one is reserved for the back room. I don't even know how to describe this to make this not sound rated, to be honest.

Rating: 4 stars (Slightly Fall Short Below Average)

Conclusion: Kouno Marika is not for everyone, I'll admit. Her high pitched voice does not fit her now more matured personality and image, but nonetheless, this step into music will not be her last, and it's definitely not a dream. For a long time coming too, and I can't believe what I have known of her can manifest like this so well. For the casual listener though, it is your usual debut single vibe, which means easy listening songs, perhaps an appetizer to what she can do in the future. And I'm very hopeful.

And also!! Because I guess the SCANDAL girls deserve this single track release...

音楽 The Klassic Note Review

SCANDAL - eternal [Single]

(They could've come up with a better cover, but I can understand why once I saw inside the booklet, so that's fine I guess) (It was hands on top of each other, of the members)

Origin: I guess it's their turn after Chatmonchy in 2012, huh. Cue SCANDAL, probably one of the most popular female bands in Japan known worldwide, and incoming to the 15th anniversary of the band, if I am not wrong they are releasing new singles throughout the year, and this is the first of them. Within these 15 years, we have seen them get popular from songs written for this girl's Rock band, to them writing their own, and only getting better after changing music labels into their own independent label of music and fashion. This, is how far they have come. This is just the appetizer, basically, of what they have to offer today, which might be different in my opinion, but it's still very them. Here is why.

(1) eternal

From first chorus:

"Shining bright, that light, leave it (aside)

Pouring down, (the) shower of love

Please, (my) heart, release it

Let (us) feel the world of kindness"

Ah, the song of eternity. Simplicity, would be the topic of this song, and it will therefore last, in all eternity. This is what I felt when I heard this song. The melody is simple with a strong production backend which is not exactly from them but will make an impression nonetheless. The lyrics are more meaningful than ever, talking about dreams beyond the situation we live in now, reaching out to feel the world out there, especially love. And that, I give a salute to members RINA and MAMI for making this song happen. Period. It's that good.

Rating: 4 stars (Stunningly Above Average)

(2) eternal (TOWA TEI REMIX)

I'm not going to comment too much because as usual, remixes and instrumental only tracks are not part of the review, but I would like to point out how different this is from the original, though both produced not with Rock vibes.

Conclusion: There you have it. It's only a single track, but it can make so many waves to make you remember. Who says making impact must be writing sophisticated lyrics, complicated beats, or even off-note singing? This is an easy representative of what pushing for perfection feels like. It's good, impressive, and be sure to get your attention at a glance. SCANDAL now has more than been just a name. They travel far and wide to sound what they are today, and this is pure evidence.

-Kaineng, on the Klassic Note

(Okay please tell me how sarcastic I sometimes sound to praise these guys because I'm not, okay? Passion is what drives me to click on the order button for these things lol)

THE PACKAGE

So okay, quick one about the package. I was just chilling with deciding with Marinka's single, but clearly, SCANDAL was just around the corner, so I just had to wait. That is why they have arrived together or else I would have to pay shipping twice at this point. Still, it was worth the wait, and here they are.

For Marinka's single, I must say looking inside the package, I was real disappointed at the lack of... a lot of things, to be honest, because the lack of image prints (which is why I only showed you the cover) and proper designs for the text (see the text on the covers for both editions) and credits within the book (ie. you don't see a list of people involved inside the booklet, only on the CD case) really hinted on not a haphazard, but lower budget production even for her debut single. Debut single, guys. You can put in more effort in trying to rip off our money lol because seriously go buy a MusicRay'n or PONY CANYON single and take a look inside or something haha

For the special gift though, this is what I took time to think about, and now that I see what the package is, I'm glad I took my time to decide. *looks at chat with friend* Haha so as usual I consulted my bro for what he liked, and I did think a lot through this for all of them are actually good, those with bromides, and it took me a while to end up firstly, with the Gamers one. (Why is this preview so small...?) Though, despite how good the Sofmap and Tower Records ones looked, and if I didn't remember wrongly Neowing (or CDJapan as internationally known) ran out of stock as I saw it on release date by the way, I instead loved the Toranoana one so much I chose that in the end instead. It was also one of the few online stores which will pair you with the special gift as a listed item, so YOU KNOW whether you'll be getting it instead of being disappointed at not receiving one by the time it reaches shipping. No really, been there done that lol

SCANDAL's single is just simple, so I'm not going to complain too much about it. I can even say this is a Limited single, as I could only find stock on their parent music label VICTOR STORE, but I'll close one eye on that. Much effort has been made in ensuring the CD doesn't rub against the paper-based sleeve so they added in a plastic sleeve which is nice, so even though this is the same price compared to the other one above, I would say this might be a better package in itself, no joke. Come on, it's only one song here and they did more than a standard single wtf

Okay I'm done haha. It's only Thursday, I wanna play more Red Dead Online, I also gotta shower, so I'll cut my enthusiasm here and continue in the shower ("ai no shower~") (yes, a quote from SCANDAL's song) if I have to lol. No really, this is one of those graphs where I couldn't even give a damn about these two singles until I listened to them in review. That is how Klassic Note Review works now I guess. If that is so, can't wait to be surprised by more releases, I guess. I mean, we might get RYTHEM back what could be better? *laughs* Cya guys next time then, oh and I think I better update on the Titans Anime this week for it got effectively cancelled. Excuse me while I go listen to sexy Marinka singing and tying me up haha ikr you give me a song titled "I tie U" you can NOT think of lewd stuff hehe bye

P.S. Alternative title for this post: "Is Marinka ero-kawaii? The next generation of adorable allure" lol