The Klassic Note Review 2022.02

Man, if you thought I haven't done anything bad this year, I'm reviewing TWO SINGLES from last year- Is this even legal? Haha I guess it isn't if it's all female vocalists that's all I give nowadays haha (Not true I give guys too they are just not in reviews somehow lol)

Hey, new year, new releases to talk about! Well, not exactly new, but we did go back for nostalgia trips with the recent full albums and best album(s) releases, so this is what I got out from all of that peak period from two weeks ago, I suppose. Still, a really good time to talk about Ryokuoushoku Shakai and Amamiya Sora again, and it's time I gave more recognition... half a year to two years later after things were released lmao

Just a note: This year onwards I'm not going to quantify ratings, so I'll just talk about what was normally in the brackets, of how adequate (In general since when was the last time I gave 5 stars off the bat) the songs were to be in my music library. Without further ado!

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Amamiya Sora - VIPER [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(Black and white theme? This release has a serious lack of Ten-chan's favourite blue colour. Thanks for the close-up on the Regular Edition though, much appreciated)

Origin: This was a single from 2019, before the world was on fire and long before I knew Amamiya Sora will be releasing a best album to start this year. I've reviewed the single she started her solo music career with back in 2016 and many more along the years, we have been through three albums so far, it has been 5 years already and about time to release not one, but two best albums to celebrate the occasion. (One would argue one would be enough, since BLUE is her favourite colour so why was RED even there) I ended up giving one song from each album, and it happens that one of them returned from when it did not appear in the subsequent full album. Let's talk about what made me make the late decision to pick this up.

(1) VIPER

From first chorus:

"No that's not it, it's not like this

Just hit me with more beauty

Show me how you yearn (me) romantically BABY"

If this song didn't bring you back half a century into the past, you aren't as into these feels as the guys who made this song, I tell you. The melody and style feels strangely retro but alluring in perspective, and you would not be wrong in thinking Ten-chan can handle such a style with much ease ever since they figured this out with their 4th single back in 2017. Ever since, they have been producing such songs for her in order to emphasize on her raw appeal, but also, because she can sing these as powerful as typical powerful songs that have dominated the Anime industry. Lyrics wise, they describe a weird yet romantic way of entrancing you into love, and I couldn't be more happier with this shy vocalist having to rehearse such words into my ears. This is just pure fanservice in style, in a nutshell. The music video only makes this song's style even more old yet romantic, for better or worse.

Rating: Enticingly Average

(2) Merry-go-round

From first chorus:

"Merry-go-round (that) never sleeps

Crazily dancing within the cogwheel

What overflows and falls down isn't tears

Pranks on a whim

Dance along with me

No one knows when will be the ending"

And as if you don't need enough allure, Ten-chan takes you on a ride upon a merry-go-round until you're sick with love you can't even think straight. But jokes aside, and ignoring the song title, this is her trying to get all the feels soft yet very, very tempting, and I can't believe they have made this. Maybe that is so which made me hesitate to give this song back then, but now that I find that appeal, I think I can live with the long bridge for this melody. The lyrics describe a whimsical evening out playing relating to a spinning merry-go-round, confusing yet still exciting, until we do not know if we are playing with Ten-chan or is it vice versa, but that is how they get you. It took me a while to get around this though, but I guess I found the ending by giving this lovely yet vicious combination.

Rating: Confusingly Below Average

Conclusion: This is still a nice single to listen to. If you haven't fully experienced the beauty and especially allure of Amamiya Sora, you're welcome to pick up this release to have a touch of it for yourselves. For fans though, this is just another treat, and I hope all of us have had their fill for there will never be an end to this for my dear, dear appealing princess. And that is why turning 180 degrees around powerful songs is always for the better, and this has proven that point.

OKAY IDOLISM OVER LET'S GO MAINSTREAM BOYS!! lol sorry Ten-chan but I gotta

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Ryokuoushoku Shakai - LITMUS [Single]

Limited Edition

Regular Edition

(If you can't recognize from the cover, that is most undoubtedly vocalist Nagata Haruko and her beautiful face)

Origin: Wow where should I even start, and this is literally what long time fans should be proud of. Though I would argue, when I knew of them in 2017 when they were still indie, Ryokuoushoku Shakai a.k.a. RyokuShaka (a combination of the words, if you notice, of the "green yellow society") were still young and I mean it when I say the bassist was 19 back then, and they hit me with the one song from their 2nd mini-album. Since then, I've been following them and their generic pop style has not disappointed. The gains in popularity that many have witnessed also brought them into mainstream as they later turned into major label literally a year after I knew of them, and have been dishing out masterpieces ever since. This release in itself is a great exhibition of what was of them and how going major only made them better as they show how they can go from emotional to happy to consoling with their music.

(1) LITMUS

From first chorus:

"How dare you

How much do (you) think (I) have thought of you

(It's) Litmus paper just holding over (to you)

Nevertheless, I still

Stayed by your side"

Everyone has a secret, they say. Much is hinted about what the lyrics meant in such a mellow yet emotional tune, and I think they tell a strong story of hesitation with still a strong desire for love. That is what this song had to be when I first heard of it, apart from of course being a drama theme song, this melody is as expressive as it is also kind of sad in a sense, and that is the level of obvious yet complicated emotion RyokuShaka likes to create in their songs, this is a good example of it. It's this level of professional writing coupled with an excellent tune that will leave a good impression, in my opinion.

Rating: Professionally Above Average

(2) Are You Ready

From first chorus:

"I chose you

I wanted you

I loved this world that has not even started

(We) can reach (it)

Whatever the future holds with you alongside (me)"

Are you ready? Because if this song didn't immediately get you with their lively and catchy introduction, I can't suggest anything better than this. This song will immediately get anyone with the mood to listen to this, and take on a journey to what joyful RyokuShaka has to offer. It has lyrics full of hope and desire, it has a lovely melody which got stuck in my brain for months especially the intro because it's so hard to forget to be honest, and the duo-like background chorus only made it the topping on this delicious cake. You do not really need anything else besides this song... and them talking about being with a certain someone, but let's not think too much into that if you don't have one. It's still a good one though, they got me.

Rating: Excitingly Above Average

(3) Korekara no Koto, Sorekara no Koto [From Now On, From Then On]

From the first chorus:

"Then again, thinking about (it) fine or not, I guess?

Lamenting about the past feels so stupid I just realized

From now on, from here on

The things (I did) with you, the things with you"

I think it's just me who did not give this song initially mainly because despite the differences in the tunes and lyrics, the style of this band is rather standard, so I ended up not giving this due to it having a weaker melody with a longer verse and chorus. Coming in from a project who serves to write a song dedicated to one of their fans for their youth, it did not bring in a keen impression for me when I watched the video. Months later without the video though, I can hear more clearly the emotions on the melody and style once again, and have learnt to appreciate this song more. The lyrics and song written by band image and vocalist Nagata Haruko did make this quite a tease to listen to though, and as much as it had its imperfections, it did convey a sense of hope and honest feelings with the power of people around you to go through life. The song is also catchy similar to the previous track, and I must say it would be a good song if not being stacked against the other two more easy-listening songs.

Rating: Specially Above Average

Conclusion: I still question myself at this point on how I did not give this single sooner. Considering I took them in thinking they are all good songs but from different points in time, I do not know if the lack of mood even just six months ago may have veered my decision to give this the get go. Maybe so, but now that it has all come together, I recall and rejoice on one of the bands I've seen grown from indie to major and from here on, it will only be better. I could not recommend more this pop band of the new generation, as they will throw you more brilliant songs than you can ever desire for. Take my word for it and give them a listen.

- Aozaki Shouhei, on the Klassic Note

THE PACKAGE

Okay I double checked again from the official website, and yes, they didn't put the B-side of Ten-chan's single in the 3rd album released the year after. WHY? *laughs* Oh well, I mean, they can always wait longer for me to review this anyways I feel like this is just a matter of time

So, let's talk about Ten-chan first! 

Also, how am I able to get all the bonuses from these releases even after two years after release?? Man, either they made a lot of these expecting to sell them all or I just got lucky. *silence* Let's just say I got lucky haha I am not buying in to the most popular artists anyways if you really need to understand why

And we have RyokuShaka. Yep, in case you thought this didn't come with a special gift, oh yeah they do. This is also precisely why I had to buy from a separate online store even though technically they are under the same corporate umbrella so thanks Sony Music Japan for burning my shipping money lol. What the special gift was though, now that I see it myself I think I truly regret it already lol, was a special sticker of one of the members. From the image... it's vocalist Nagata Haruko right? Or does it look like peppe-san? I have no way to compare and they look similar haha I assume it's just Haruko-chan though I googled it it's just all her in these special gifts lol

What is also included though, and I think I did hear from this long before, was an excerpt of one of the band member's secrets inside the booklet of the release. I got one of the dudes so welp haha but you get the idea, it's just a way to relate to the topic song of the release, as mentioned in the review above. A nice touch, I would say it's a good idea to let us learn a little more about them.

LOL dude you wanted to confess to a girl in your first year in elementary school? I'm only getting bullied at that time man people knew I was a timid mouse I can't even
(Yeah, this be a secret of mine, yes? *sob*)

And that shall be all to start the year in Klassic Note! God, I'm tired haha but I'm glad I have something to kick off this year because dude #KN15YEARS man we can start with some journey down memory lane before we never give any full releases for the rest of the year. *laughs* Catch you up on the next post where we talk about why this hasn't come sooner than later just because we have to pad this order up to make it worth the trip man! See you there hehe

The Entertainment News 2022 Edition Issue #07

I feel like I've been on too much of a nostalgia trip just this week alone. From listening to songs I heard as a kid playing video games when I was working (*sob*), to earlier today I was watching some Twitch streamer reviewing his old videos... These might have hit me too hard than I would want to. Hey, better not think of quitting my job now until things get peaceful and THEN we can jump haha note to self please

Ignoring nostalgia, I got to move forward, so moving forward, let's watch some Anime and listen to new songs! Well next week won't have many new songs so that sucks, but hey, last week's still new. Also, good reminder that I'm STILL not getting laid this year OR have anyone to go out with on Valentine's Day OR even someone to give me chocolates lol but yeah, should've done some stupid promise to a girl in middle school to date each other if we're still single by 30. *looks at my age* Oh well, can't turn back time now haha lets do this then that stream took the whole Sunday morning already

アニメ Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season

"From here on, things will not go your way. Only Eren will get what he wants" Oh man...

Wow dude, thought I got over not watching Grisha kill all those people including Frieda but f**k me man. *laughs* Now that my brain is scarred for life and that's why you can't air these until after midnight lmao, in this new episode (#AttackOnTitan80) I can only tell you it'll be more exciting for you if you have always thought that Zeke is correct. No really, it blew my mind, what a plot twist from last week. Anyways, they have to fight it out now, I've seen so much blood I don't even want to talk anymore lol, but seriously, is it an action series if you don't see red? I mean, look at "BLEACH". *laughs* Anyways, story. I don't even know how to start. Let's talk about origin story. This is easy, as we see Ymir reflect on her past after we know Eren is in control... maybe know he's still in shackles, and as Zeke ordered Ymir to do what he desires which is euthanization this is still a thing by the way, Ymir recalls her past of how she lived in a village eons ago. So, long story short, it's your usual 2k years ago village being pillaged by what looks like medieval knights or whatever, and the whole village either got erased or the people were enslaved to do what they please. Typical of that time unlike the peace we have today in real life, but what made her different is she let someone go out of kindness. That, she got ratted out by the other slaves just because one of their eyes are on the line lol, and the leader of that tribe let her go. Of course, if you think those barbarians who enslaved people would be nice at this point, think again. For letting her go is to chase her down as an example of defying orders, and... she barely managed to survive. Falling into some body of water and encountering a parasite of some sort though (I swear I read the mid-episode summary of that origin, and only thought of it as parasite since can this even look like God? lol) (Yeah sounds like a parasite which can become Titan big if in contact with human anatomy), Ymir transformed into a Titan, and that's where our true story began. She proved useful when going back to the tribe of the Eldians (OOF *laughs*) and even allowed them to expand and conquer enemies like the Marleys (DOUBLE OOF *laughs*) to dominate the land. (Like, why not just kill the guys who enslaved you though? lol ok me) Sadly or if you think otherwise, all it takes for one soldier to throw a spear at the leader and Ymir's sacrifice for the Lord immediately turned her into a dead body... and that's where we saw the Paths. So summary, human meets plankton and becomes Titan, doesn't really die after death but since she's the Founder here, no one is there to heal her actual body so she heals the next guy who appears most likely unless their life runs out holding those powers which if you need a reminder is about 13 years OR gets eaten by others which is why probably no one will step in here unless the former happens before the latter which is unlikely because remember the passing of powers? *nods head* So yeah, that is pretty much it, this series, we figured it out. *giggles* Anyways, coming back, turns out the walls are Ymir's three children which also likely hold part of her powers as "creations", but even ignoring that, we know Ymir thinks she doesn't have a right or say even after death, which is why she still obeys every command of the Eldian descendants who appear in here. Ironic, that's Zeke, but Eren had other ideas. Forcibly removing the chains on his arms like he's a Titan lmao, he convinced Ymir to make decisions on her own, and I guess we didn't know that she is innately evil? I mean, if you undo the walls and give Eren your Founding Titan powers ie. do The Rumbling, I'll pretty sure you're evil. *laughs* With the unlocked power, Eren addressed every Eldian that is still alive (hopefully not those outside of the island but who knows) his original intention and in case you haven't figured it out and still think Zeke is going to make things happen, which is: To use Eldian... found Titan powers to eradicate all humans outside of the island completely. Yep, you heard that right, Gabi was pardoned for shooting Eren in the neck. *laughs* Hey, who knows what happened to her now, okay? But yeah, Armin was not exactly right since the power was now NOT used to fight Marley's incoming forces but in a more general term... let's just say there are millions or even billions of people out there to erase, and Eren's going to attempt the very first speedrun. *sigh* All in all, goddamn this is getting better by the episode, I feel like we're close to the end. What will happen of Eren's ego, and what happened to Zeke now? We shall find out soon, but looks like we going to clean up the mess soon so we can approach Eren for... anything at this point I don't know, to stop him? Haha we shall see how to do that or otherwise soon enough

My colleagues during lunch on my first day at work
("New guy buys the drinks" lol)

MFW Eren wants to be the bad guy lol

P.S. "We still haven't seen the part where I eat him" Wait, so Eren you ate your dad? WHEN?? Oh man I need a history lesson here

P.P.S. "... so you should live a life where you can help and be helpful to everyone" Society amirite fellas?? Oh well can't get away from that now you're born in one

アニメ Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3

"Oh, I hope she doesn't think that I want to ask her out (on the rooftop)" Oh well, Nishikata, she might think otherwise but okay *laughs*

Haha wow that was some cute opening singing right there. *giggles* Oh, it's called the "la la la" version, by the way, very cute. No, that is NOT Takagi-san because they want you to know opening theme song artist Ohara Yuiko is cute too. *silence* In this new episode where we kick-off the school festival lol (#TakagiSanS306), whoever thought of the dumplings role needs to be kicked out of school. *laughs* Okay, do you want a coincidental screw-up and end up with a happy ending together, or create that coincidence and then end up as if nothing happened? The latter is part of my school life I'll never tell lmao, but the former sounds like a classic romance plot waiting to unravel. And I think this is it, this episode. So, story. The school festival is up, the guys are still rehearsing for the play of course, so Nishikata how did you think that you asking Takagi out to the rooftops is because you wanted to confess... Yeah right like that'll happen. *laughs* Hey, don't jinx it, me, he has to do it at some point because I can't imagine the marriage proposal from the girl lmao. Anyways, rehearsal is going on real well, Yukari is too anxious as director it's hard for her to eat and sleep lol poor girl, and before your eyes can blink, it's the actual day. Nishikata thought a showdown on walking through the haunted house in the festival would freak Takagi out just because he intended to go 10 rounds on it first lol, but we all figured out that Takagi isn't afraid of anything and Nishikata freaks out at anything so yeah, guess who won. *laughs* Or Takagi knows someone inside the maze and gets them to show her the shortcut out. Haha Nishikata you have no idea. *laughs* So, straight to the actual event, the play. A lot of things happened before and during the play which made Yukari mad probably since the script got ruined somehow, but of course, we get to see the actual main couple come together at the end. How though? Well it all started with lunch where Kimura had to, and I say, HAD TO, join the eating contest, so him having to later be in the main role of the class' play might prove to be an issue but we will mention that again later, but as the class managed to follow the script perfectly the teacher was enjoying so much we won't shed more tears of laughter or sadness than that dude lol, but yeah, at least Nishikata didn't screw up his part as Dumpling A lmao. Good for him, for something else is about to happen that will turn the tides on this play. So, bringing back Kimura's diarrhoea which should be happening around now, he had to bail for the toilet in line with the final scene of the play which according to Mina-chan, the princess and that pig (I meant Juliott lmao) had to die together so what's better than that than getting Nishikata to be the replacement and THEN letting Takagi trip on a fake chestnut which Kimura dropped earlier so Nishikata can be the hero and actually save the princess from her fall. Man, like, you feel that?? THAT is how you know you found the right guy. *laughs* Of course they had to fake it out considering the pig head is not on the prince after the save, and the princess fell instead of kill herself with a knife lol. Also, probably not like Nishikata can remember the lines for the prince in record time to not screw up, so you know, at least they made it sound like they were together with the power of love or something. *giggles* Yeah, I know, Takagi is totally enjoying this haha. Like really, Nishikata wished the curtains will draw down faster as in just drop the cloth down immediately so he can avoid another second being in embrace with Takagi-san...? Please kill me now, please. Someone give me the dagger prop. *laughs* All in all, what is with the ending animation it's so much chibi haha, Houjou is MVP of this episode prove me wrong lmao, and Takagi probably enjoyed every single part of that last scene of the play dropping hints to the innocent dude who technically did save her skin during the actual play. Good for you Nishikata, I already know why I'm not getting laid in middle school because I wasn't nice enough to save some girl around me who was about to eat the ground. *laughs* *silence* Like, what more do you want from this series? I feel like I've had my fill like how Kimura is after lunch at the festival, and I think I'm going to have to go to the toilet real soon, so I hope that is only in 6 weeks time when this series end and I cry in the toilet about my lonely existence. Happy Valentine's Day everyone. *laughs*

[TL:DR; I'm pretty sure Nishikata is his voice Kaji Yuki as a middle schooler minus the romance probably lmao]

This is so perfect, I did not regret stitching this together
(Says Mina-chan who made the costume haha what)

Takagi is sooo enjoying herself right now I can't even

Gotta say though, this clutch save is what gets the girls in
(Also, isn't her crotch facing the audience? Ah)

P.S. "Okay! Now I can get her (Takagi) to help me practice my lines for the play!" It'll never work bro you can't do it as long as it's her I got through this in drama school as a kid you think you will pull through? Haha ah-

P.P.S. "I thought he'll be happy" lol hearing this out of what's her name, Houjou? Is sooo surreal, like, bruh, I'll be happy if she dropped by my class to cheer me on, you idiot. *giggles* (But seriously screw "KanoKari" for 20 years because THIS) (Haha then again in the dude's defence it's him in maid outfit so)

[Yes, best part of this episode is the female chorus version of the very first ending theme cover song for this series at the karaoke haha Ikimonogakari you have outdone yourselves (Yes, in the background for the episode and stated in the credits, it's sung by Mina-chan, Yukari and Sanae so their voice actors Koko-chan, MAO-san and Ogura Yui respectively FYI]

The three girls in a nutshell lol
(Yeah, just Yukari-chan in constant pain haha)

This is kinda moe, I gotta give you that

How to identify the evil witch lol
(His weakness? Probably the glasses lmao)

アニメ Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru

"We didn't do anything inappropriate" Why not though? Says grandpa haha ah hey Kitagawa wants it too

No no, Kitagawa, Gojou said you're beautiful because all of his hard work paid off. *laughs* In this new episode where someone's having psychological issues lmao (#KiseKoi06), ooh boy did I say this episode forward is the real deal? You ready, loners? *laughs* I know, me too, me too. But hey, have you ever wondered, how you can look handsome, even if you didn't do anything? *giggles* Well, don't reference this series not every girl wants to be a cosplayer haha. Anyways, you know what is more interesting than getting excited for cosplay? *laughs* Talking about story, of course, where we pick up the pieces Kitagawa dropped of her affection of Gojou saying she's beautiful? Hey, I'll fall in love with this guy too if I were her. *giggles* So, first half, we talk about Kitagawa's sudden change of heart. Well, I mean, do you not anticipate that though? It's in the title, please. *giggles* But you get the idea, yeah? But personally I also wonder if Gojou meant what he said... as he dozes off on the train so really, who knows right? But hey, it's not like Gojou won't be into Kitagawa. I mean, he'll be into her once we- MOVING ON haha, the Gramps is back home after two weeks of recovery... after discovering stockings brought home by the grandson, got stunned again the second time after seeing a girl at his shop, then actually found out the truth because why go the normal visit-your-grandparent-at-the-hospital route when you can do it right at home? *laughs* (Definitely not a "KanoKari" Episode 1 reference lmao) And boy, did I enjoy every bit of Kitagawa fangirling over one Gojou Wakana just because... technically he didn't say it to her directly, but you know, you gotta go wild over it, right? It's high school, man, you can go crazy as a gal. *giggles* Not as much as her family history though, so we'll leave her and her cooking at that for now lol. Next up, amongst all this wholesomeness I wish I can enjoy more, but I guess we forgot this is a romance Anime so our new character is here. Surprise surprise, it's a girl haha, and maybe Gramps letting her into the shophouse was a mistake. Like, a HUGE mistake. *laughs* Apart from not realizing that his dear grandson here doesn't have any friends apart from the one future girlfriend hehe don't say I predicted that (lmao), it's probably on Wakana's side to think that opening the door to the showers to catch a potential scammer would be a good idea. Because... yeah, remember this series has ecchi references? I thank animation studio Aniplex for doing God's work of NOT letting me watch literal porno haha, but I think the flashback-enforced scene that was witnessed by Gojou Wakana right here might be too detailed and ironically hilarious he might as well surrender himself to the police on spying on a naked girl in the bathroom. *silence* I mean... *shrugs* *laughs* So yeah, surprise surprise x2, she's here for the outfits Wakana made, and of course it's not of the hina dolls or else he would've gotten laid LONG ago haha sorry bro, but also precisely because Wakana has seen the Nether universe lmao, he is now blackmailed to make outfits for, wait for it, Kitagawa's favourite cosplayer of all time. Yep, complicated now, isn't it? Probably not as much as how new girl Inui Sajina a.k.a. Juju-san (I'll refer to her as Sajina, she has a sibling and I need my thumbnail renames lmao) thought of the couple when she stalked this rising popularity of a new cosplayer ever since the one outfit got uploaded onto the World Wide Web, is here to ask the master to make an outfit tailored to her figure. Yes, that petit, flat, totally not washboard figure- *gets beaten up by Juju-san* Anyways haha, too much not Anime references within an Anime to be honest I almost want to throw up at what was this, a potential yuri Anime series? *laughs* Yes, Gojou, its intended audience is for small girls. *laughs* All in all, I won't say much about the blackmail tbh since Kitagawa will find out about that somehow and not like they can do anything about Gojou's crime anyways lol, but now that we have some love triangle going on I can't wait to see how many people want this guy to be doing cosplay outfits his whole life. Hey, remember this series was about hina dolls? Not anymore! Haha I can see all the relationship chart lines happening just like Blaze, so I think we'll leave that to future episode where we see if Gojou can hold on to his purity sanity virginity before his high school graduation lmao Happy Valentine's Day btw haha

[TL:DR; "I'm totally in love with Gojou-kun!" Haha this episode in a nutshell huh, Marin-chan? *giggles*]

This is shame maxed out and I LOVE IT hehe
(So, so good *chef's kiss*)

God, she's like a little pet haha ah hey
(Getting serious "Toradora!" vibes here, don't mind me)

MFW my bro shows me a chapter of the ****** manga he read lmao
(Please, it's "isekai", not what you think haha)

P.S. "I (Gramps) seriously thought..." Yeah Gramps, you thought your grandson likes to cross-dress? lmao that'll make of a good joke haha hey just a reminder it would have been worse if Kitagawa wasn't at his place at that time by the way, it'll be harder to explain anything as Gojou-kun lmao

P.P.S. You know, when you heart beats so much in excitement your stomach growls? *laughs* Oh Marin-chan you're the best in this series haha ah hey (Also, what frozen fried rice with frozen chicken?? This is called cooking??? lol must be how she maintains her bangin' figure)

[Okay not gonna lie that gasp from Suguta Hina Kitagawa when she heard Gojou mention Juju-sama was here because of her was SO good, here's more of her haha screw you chibikko]

Dude, even Kitagawa laughing is such a joy to listen

Same, Marin-chan, same
(Haha not to Gojou though, I meant the feels of falling in love, with you)

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week in Klassic Note is nothing but Rock-based music, I guess. I miss emotional or softer songs. *laughs* Anyways, let's talk about them. Kuso Iinkai's latest album signalling their return is one in a while especially when it took them a month to get from release date into music streaming, so I'm still glad I got to hear more of them and miss what they are to like, because I really liked it. I didn't give everything though, just a couple of songs as usual. What was released this week though, ignoring yanaginagi's collaboration single which I am not listening to, is Natsukawa Shiina's new album. Yeah, my dear imouto. The whole album of new songs  exclusive to this release is pretty intense though as a whole, so I would say I gave almost half of the is it 9? Yeah, new songs I've not heard of before including the topic song of the album written by yours truly from UNISON SQUARE GARDEN Takushi Takuya because I heard he was a guest in her late night radio show so I nailed his name now haha, but yeah with Nan-chan's powerful singing it's hard to not write songs that don't make you stand up and rock in high times. That's what I felt from it though, and recently been burnt out giving such songs including Anime theme songs so I wish I could hear something like Yukarisa from same time last year, but I eventually got into it. So yeah, congrats on being the new Collection Artist before Asakura Momo's new single in March which might not even make her one. *dabs* That's called simping, boys. *laughs*

On news concerning music and I've liked on Twitter so I can remember to mention it here, Hanazawa Kana's new song for her upcoming album literally brought me back to the 80s for some reason lol "don't know why" (get it, because the song title), I definitely missed ORESKABAND's rehearsal livestream where I guess they tipped hints for their upcoming album, I did join in though on Natsukawa Shiina's new album release livestream where she also announced her yearly "Shiina Day" event which I won't be going just because, Aimer's 2nd song for THE FIRST TAKE on YouTube has been on Twitter Trending for that night in case you didn't notice and it's her new song the good one (haha), Sangatsu no Phantasia released live footage of their live from last year with the face reveal of Mia-san by the way and singing the love song from her previous album only makes that even better (hehe), ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's new album tracklist revealed collaborations with many artists so I hope that means it'll be good lol, I rather skip listening to yanaginagi's selection album preview just because I can do it again after I'm done with those three albums the week after haha, miwa's new song for her upcoming album isn't exactly awesome but I guess I'll get around to it anyways, Ryokuoushoku Shakai's new video on YouTube was from their previous livestream I missed and I think I'm only liking this song more, Sambomaster's new song is for a movie and will be released the week after but I'll get around to that later lol #ThreeAlbumFebruary, ClariS is releasing a new album in April with a teaser after I lost count since even their previous song half a year ago, And Ohara Yuiko's new song "la la la" version is probably the cutest thing you'll hear all week. No really, just take a listen, you'll get the gist even if you don't watch the Anime haha

So for next week, we got a week's break so the calm before the storm which is next week with THREE ALBUMS Jesus Christ haha, but yeah, I do have some things to listen to. Accidentally hit into another song from Cwondo, so I'll be giving the one by this week even. I also listened to wacci's new song which is something for my emotional fix after all the action this year, and since I did dig into one of the retweets from Nan-chan's official artist Twitter crediting all the artists who participated in creating her album (so that's links to one of the producers/composers/lyricists of each of the 4 songs I gave in the album hehe), I'll be listening to some Sasagawa Nao who did besides the lyrics because done by yours truly, for one of the songs. Ironically I hit on her latest single which is (after some research reading headlines and then understanding it is) a self-cover of a song she wrote for an idol group but I guess I like her solo version more, so maybe I'll listen to more from her. So yeah, the Alternative music fix I need next week to tune myself back in order to give more mainstream stuff the week after I guess. *silence* Look, you guys have no idea how much my roots are into Alternative music okay?

Or maybe since I work on alternate days at home including tomorrow maybe I'll watch a couple of live archives I have on hand for months and have no watched them. We shall see.




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Feeling lonely now, punk? *laughs* Yeah, it's tomorrow, and don't worry, as long as you work from home and don't step out of the house tomorrow on a Monday... let's just stay at home today on a Sunday too and play some DOAXVV just in case haha *sob* Cya guys next time though, and until then... if someone were to make me a Valentine I wish it was...

P.S. Oh well it's tomorrow but it's... whoever appears in that Wordle-like quiz I made for myself haha so it can be anybody I'll update later hehe (Edit: Hidaka Rina I guess! Though I'll argue Akarin probably I want to kiss my desktop wallpaper from her fanclub I can't even)

The Entertainment News 2022 Edition Issue #06

Gotta say though, ignoring the miss we had last week with that package, the upside is it is all coming in together really nicely, so I hope I can talk about more of this in due time. We got way more than I actually anticipated to grab in this smaller package so that's good news. Maybe I'll try to make it happen during my birthday week so I can make this the birthday gift for myself even though we know the actual gifts are the upcoming photobooks coming out in March haha

Anyways!! *laughs* I had a great week doing nothing related to work which no doubt will only make me sad from here on because I see no public holidays ahead of me besides when I have to spend two weeks in an army camp next month but whatever haha, but yeah, NOW we are in 2022. *laughs* So hopefully, things get better from here on. *silence* We can but hope haha oh well at least the Anime is good lol I'm already spoiled for next season's shows but those can wait we gotta clear these first

アニメ Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season

"That's father's memories. He sure looks happy. For someone who casted his previous family and friends to Hell, that is." Wow Zeke you don't have to say that about your dad

You know these two weeks is just going to be them explaining their life stories right? The Jeager brothers? *sigh* Well, might as well get this part done and over with. *laughs* In this new episode where time is effectively stopped until we know the truth because they don't pad this with filler episodes lol (#AttackOnTitan79), we find out the true feelings behind these two. Well, not like, romantically, this Anime has no such thing going on for them unfortunately. And it seems, we have some mindf**k to go through here. So, the memories of Grisha Jaeger, yes, that father who had a family, threw it away and went to Eldia to have another. And that's how you have Zeke and Eren respectively, by the way. Story goes that, in case you need a recap, Grisha left his family in Marley which is occupied Eldian territory if you would remember no one likes Eldians outside the walls, but he left because he would find the Founding Titan power and potentially put a stop to that. Ironically though, he had a family within the walls, and that's where the mistake began. Yes, spoiler alert, Eren was right this whole time, because HE was the mistake. Literally. We have some comparisons from where we knew of Zeke's family to Eren's family, and interestingly in both cases, Grisha dealt with them rather differently. The father told the truth to the first kid which brought him to rebel against the Eldians, but he let the second kid go and preferred to not tell him the truth outside of the walls. And that's where the actual difference happens, because Zeke has always thought going against the Eldians or removing them as a whole will save the world, when even back then, Grisha's actions have been controlled by, you guessed it, Eren all along. How though? As soon as Grisha found the basement where the Titans and royals reside, he attempted to confront them if you would remember Freida was the leader at that time, and in an attempt to do so, killed the whole royal family apart from the King because he's technically useless in inheriting of the Titan power. Besides, Grisha killed more kids than he has been a father of so... I guess it's sin? Haha but yeah, truth is, because Grisha owned the Attack Titan power (title drop lol) (please, I meant the Japanese title, English title not accurate) and it looks like it has only been passed on rather independently off the other powers which I assume the then royalty did not have the powers to see into, that, in its own secret, that Titan actually had the power to see the future. In context, that means Grisha has seen what the world has been like even after he killed the royalty, to see this son rise up to power, to see Eren join the Scouts and leave the walls... to this very moment. So yeah, in case you didn't get this let me sum it up for you: The father got screwed over by the kid. By Eren. Yeah, you got that right. *ugh* Zeke was obviously very thrown off by all this, thinking all the time that Eren was brainwashed by the family to take revenge of what Eldians have suffered, but turns out, might be better to destroy the world with Eldians and their powers to reign over the universe, so to speak. Oh yeah, and destroy Eren, why bother saving him lol. Will Zeke be able to stop this demon brother in front of him though? I don't have high hopes on this so... good luck Zeke! *laughs* All in all, very informative episode by the way we have waited 78 episodes for this precise moment lol, but yeah now that the truth is out and the two have to fight it out without a conclusion so literally they have to agree on a conclusion to this somehow... I see an Annie Titan appearance so we might have further history to dig into. As I said, we're not yet done, so let's see how far we need to go to know what action to take next. *silence* I feel bad for Zeke now haha that poor dude and everyone being controlled by Eren including Yelena by the way shoutout to that guy haha

[TL:DR; This is not just a prediction by the way, but what if I told you the title of this series is also the reason why it was created to put an end to all this? Yeah, I mean, the Attack Titan was created to end all Titans. Think about it. I had my suspicions since the 3rd season where they left for Marley but now that I've seen a glimpse of it]

Me leaving the house as a stupid teenager lol

Me leaving the house as a disappointed parent lol

P.S. "I can carry out the euthanization plan at any time. But I will never abandon you (Eren)" But why, just let me die already Zeke, geez. *laughs* 

P.P.S. "I want to know what the outside world is like!" Well, you don't want to know. *laughs* Why, even in this world, must it be ruled by politics? Haha get it, because politics is based on rule and power

アニメ Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3

"It's precisely because he likes you that's why he teases you" Haha never thought I'll ever hear this but okay

Wow what was with that introduction- Ah hey, don't you wish THIS was the actual Anime though? Where the dude was the teaser? No? *laughs* Sorry, female audience, I know you all enjoy Nishikata embarrassment but in this new episode (#TakagiSanS305) and I hope you have watched the episode by now, that... that's the kid???? *laughs* Ah yes, the future references again, in case you forgot this series had a spin-off talking about Takagi and Nishikata... being parents already haha okay let's come back to parent's tales please. *laughs* Ignoring that intro because seriously if you are still wondering how this series is going to conclude or is ever haha, we talk more about stuff we don't like, quoting from the future it seems. For even if the kid doesn't like green peppers, so does the father Nishikata it seems, and don't ask me how Takagi knows about it I swear there's a hidden camera in the poor guy's bag haha, but yeah, guessing Takagi's dislike didn't go well so I'm not going to think much about it. We can live without energy drinks but vegetables... ask me how my body's doing rejecting greens for two decades lmao spoiler alert it's not great. *laughs* Anyways, I assume Takagi is not a picky eater like Yukari and more like Mina-chan she just eats everything, so maybe exchanging gyoza for carrots is not a bad thing at all... until some middle person cut in on the deal. And that is how Sanae hardly ever feels remorse out of eating her friend's lunch box lol, but she did make the trade even bigger by getting something from the canteen and exchanging for all of the fried dumpling because why not. *laughs* Next up, what to do for the school festival. Well, it seems like "fried chicken cafe" isn't going to win by any means lol shoutout to Kimura for proposing that dumb idea haha we need like a eating contest if we were to do this though lmao, looks like the class is going for a play. Yukari wrote the script so I'm not even surprised that it's about a live story between an ugly prince and a beautiful princess so cringe it'll get her nosebleed lol, the trio chose Takagi as the princess, but they had to audition the prince. And this is where the actual showdown is, right? I mean, it makes sense, because apart from the obvious hints in the plot where the play was dramatically presented to the class featuring Takao as evil witch lol, we already know who fits each role perfectly so I'm not too surprised Sanae ended up choosing Kimura as the prince since the image is portraying someone more of his size anyways. *laughs* Okay I promise not to bully on the obese again Nishikata isn't even physically fit for the role lol okay I'm sorry. *laughs* But really, the teacher having it easy though, having all this planned and done for him, easy life as teacher lol. Last but not least, and this is why you should watch this episode and pretty much every episode in this third season coming, it's fishing time! I mean, it's deliberate fishing time planned by yours truly Nishikata for some reason so yeah you can call this a fishing date, and Takagi decided to join in for the ride. Not like she has learned how to fish before, but I feel like if I give her the fish she'll also know how to cook it so... I guess she wins either way. *giggles* Anyways, 5 small fish or 1 big fish for the win, Nishikata got hook on the big one and almost got pulled into the river until... well we saw that in the season preview trailer, Takagi grabbed him from behind. Like, not even just a tug, it's a full on hug, man. Even God himself would be jealous. *laughs* Yeah, dude, this must be love... for fish haha yes I got that joke alright. *laughs* All in all, as Nishikata's voice actor Kaji Yuki said it right: #DamnYouTakagiSan #DamnYouPreviousTakagiSan #DamnYouPresentDayNishikata lol this episode is just too much for the weak of heart. Again, like, just as a reminder every episode from here on, we are on romance rollercoaster territory now, so yeah, expect a lot more of whether it's accidental or not, lovey-dovey stuff like this probably from Takagi-san's side going forward. Oh boy, why am I even watching "KiseKoi" I can just die from this haha cya guys again next time

[TL:DR; "Why does she know?" This series in a nutshell haha]

I mean, do we have to talk about the best parts of this episode?
(With this we don't even need the actual play)

I mean, do we have to talk about the best parts of this episode?
(*gyu* hehe)

P.S. "You'll eventually get it right if I keep giving hints" Wow how generous of you Takagi-san I already can't guess it lol how is this harder than the daily Wordle haha

P.P.S. "Whenever the day comes that I have the chance to cook for you..." Wow Takagi you have Attack Titan powers and can see into the future too? CRINGE haha

This week on "Karakai Jouzu no Nishikata-kun" we got:
Yeah okay this is not real so *laughs*

Yeah, so just imagine Takagi hugged like, a stone statue or something lmao
(Nishikata will make of a good mime haha)

アニメ Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru

"Wait, is that Souji and Ryoma-kun??" WHO?? *laughs*

Okay Kitagawa Shizuku-tan now make that face when you getting railed- In this new episode haha (#KiseKoi05), we get to see the final product. I know, it's not the web series where that dude is still making the outfit I just want to see Suguta Hina cosplay instead lmao okay me, but yeah, I guess we going to the cosplay event after all. So, story. Can't believe we've reached Episode 12 this early but *laughs* Yeah, as you can imagine, this is the title theme part of the series reaching a conclusion. The love part... let's just leave that for later. So, I can't really be as hyped as Shizuku Kitagawa herself, but yeah I think within the premises of the reveal she did exhibit enough excitement and hype of the outfit I think it definitely compensated for whatever sh*t Gojou went through just for this very girl. Yeah. And so, they went to the cosplay event as unplanned. I mean, how else you gonna reward your most efficient worker, right? But really, that's the whole point of cosplay anyways, and thus, they venture out to their very first photoshoot in the event. Apart from seeing Kitagawa sweat like a dog as we will find out later apart from the summer heat (HELL YEAH lol), we see a lot of things that will of course happen if you have been to an otaku event featuring a cosplay panel. In general, we see either people who want some photos whether it's professional photographers like this dude (yes intentional promotion of futon-chan you're welcome) or just someone who participated in the event and was impressed by someone dressed up as their favourite porn game character... haha you get the idea, but we also witnessed the downsides of doing such things, such as not making a more breathable outfit (HELL YEAH lol I mean in fabric dude) so Kitagawa be sweating out of the suit under the hot sun in less than an hour just because. I guess this is also Gojou's fault at hand, but then again they just haphazardly went for it so I can't imagine it'll help much also when Kitagawa brought in more paddings for her chest to look more like the character- Tell me this will happen in the web series too. *laughs* Jokes aside, which is why cosplayers take a lot more care and attention into these kinds of things, take regular breaks to wipe up and hydrate themselves... so you know, it's not a simple thing to do here, dressing up as who they like. Just, you know, not all of them have like, a manager-like role boyfriend who can wipe up their backs as and when they want to in a stairway lol ah hey. *laughs* I'll ignore that part for now to be honest you can witness that marvel for yourself I won't even consider this borderline illegal but it's definitely far from the legal territory already in terms of the drawings. *giggles* On the way home since they chose to retire early due to lack of planning which is kind of Kitagawa I guess but with experience she will learn to not bring more padding next time lmao, the couple thanked each other on the return train for an experience they will never forget haha I think someone got it off more than the other HELL YEAH lol, and Kitagawa hinted on doing more outfits with her dedicated tailor... until she gets popular on the Internet and finds someone else more professional to do the job. *laughs* Ah hey, Gojou did say the thing, so it blew my mind as much as Kitagawa did. She is beautiful though Gojou, I'll give you that she's half the reason I'm watching this series. *thumbs up* All in all, yep, this concludes the cosplay part of this series, and FINALLY, we be jumping right into the romance part of this series. Like seriously, cosplay is just for appetizers. *laughs* No really, who on Earth is interested in (no offense to cosplayers but) the costumes of some porno game when you start to realize they make of a great couple? Eh? Come on, Kitagawa, I need your shame to hit the roof before we bring more than 2 paddings to a Shizuku-tan cosplay haha gonna love that part when that comes in on full force hehe see you guys there soon

[TL:DR; "I have at least fifty favourite characters!" Haha how you recognize an otaku lol this is also me with voice actresses]

EXPECTATION

REALITY
(lol Kitagawa gotta act cute and I like)

P.S. "There are just so many ladies around, I don't feel like I should be here" lol same bro haha but the difference is you are with a lady and it's a gal too

P.P.S. "My... my clothes are about to come off!" lol WHAT oh as in the costume might be falling apart haha I get it

[Okay the above images aren't technically Kitagawa herself so that means we can have more of her haha *dabs*]

Kitagawa + Shame = Perfection

Kitagawa + "Me" = A Ruined Shot
(lol I don't really look like this but what's the difference *sob*)

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

This week in Klassic Note is kinda lacklustre considering this is starting the month of February which normally brings us new releases at this time of year, but then again that's in three weeks where we have THREE ALBUMS to review so... yeah that's gonna suck lol. Anyways, this week we only have spira spica's new single which is a meh on the B-side so I'll just take the topic song which is fine and I didn't really gain more of an impression from the music video so that's fine I guess. Still, guys, you can only be this good and don't try to put an Ikimonogakari cover on me to sell on this release. *laughs* Kuso Iinkai's latest album from December I took a listen too, didn't really bring much of an impression compared to the songs I've given, but I think I can give a couple of songs here and there. I just hope they can be good enough for me to talk about them but, uh, oh well. *laughs* Glad they are back though, can't wait for more classics to appear so I can actually like more of them again.

On news concerning music and it's on Twitter and maybe I should consider not typing this intro anymore lol, MaRuRi to Ryuga is announcing their disbandment stating the desire to go solo separately which I mean they could've still be together so who knows if they broke up lmao, SCANDAL's new music video did not make me like the song more but I gave quite a lot on the album so that's fine by me, ORESKABAND's new song is a meh and the music video is nothing short of weird so I'll not talk too much about it, I highly doubt yuiko's appearance in the next comiket will be her releasing new songs under Primary which she has not done in literal years, I'm glad I missed nano.RIPE's livestream lol it wasn't much singing anyways and I hardly know them as I mentioned before, Minase Inori's recent live digest on YouTube looks great and the live release is on March if I'm not wrong, ClariS' new music video is for the B-side of their latest single released like four months ago already lol why, I love myself some more RYTHEM singing so this was one I liked, and Asakura Momo's new music video preview for her upcoming single is... I just hope the full song is good haha I know there's the uniqueness in feel but we at Klassic Note are all about melody so let's see how bad it sounds after the 90-second mark. *laughs* Ah hey, that's what happens when you be listening critically Japanese music for 14 years in... yeah, I'm getting old lol.

So for next week, I guess we don't really have much besides Natsukawa Shiina's new album so it's going to be that and those live compilation releases which are in four parts total (with super weird titles lol those were decided in a livestream some time ago) in case you are interested to... yes "listen" to them haha they are not on YouTube it's just audio by the way, but yeah, anything Nan-chan is always welcome she is my de facto younger sister at this point anyways haha




I know it's all about console exclusive games now seeing Microsoft and Sony buying out game development studios, but seriously if you want me to buy a PS5 make a "BLEACH" console game like what you did with "Soul Resurrecion" a decade ago but have EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER AND SCENE up and including the final arc. *silence* Well, we can but hope. They probably spending all of their budget on that mobile game I can't even. *sigh* I am enjoying my time playing that decade old hack and slash game using an emulator recently though, so much fun playing as a shinigami because who gives a shit about arrancar. *laughs* Cya guys next week then, and until next time looks like I may be (partially) working from home again so that's nice, for I will have to plan ahead my days at home. *giggles* We shall see about it. NOW the package coming in will be a good time I'll have more time for it and not having it wasted on transit. We shall meet until that happens hopefully leading up to my birthday so... so far so good, this year. Bye.

P.S. Touyama Nao just walked in with an Instagram live just now which is likely meant to promote the upcoming... book? It's not exactly a photobook and like the previous time we reviewed one, this was for her 5 years as a solo artist so... I need more info to seal the deal haha which I will likely buy with Lynn's photobook but no competition, no. Naobou is just too cute and Lynn-san is in two bikini outfits so yeah. *laughs* Maybe compare Ede-chan with her instead will be fairer I just worry about the amount of text on the book itself so I need more info... apart from her saying that friends and family (literally) interviews were in the book. You know I don't read those lol we shall see if my fingers get itchy haha

P.P.S. Also shoutout to those who are directly or indirectly affected by the pandemic out there so Sumipe I think you are fine you posting on Instagram already but Moeshi seems to be infected so I hope she will be fine soon tbh I need more of your panting but not due to a virus lmao *dabs*