• 3Jul 09

  Camera Obscura

  Well been quite awhile since I blogged but truth be told I really don't have a reason to do so now. Nothing truly exciting going on in my life. Still can't get a job no matter where I apply or search and at this point with only about a month left of summer break it probably isn't even worth keeping up the hunt. This is something that's just aggravated me to no end. Because of no job I haven't been spending money at all really, pinching pennies like no tomorrow but good thing about it is I'm a pro at that. I did manage to get a hold of 2 movies though for really cheap. Lupin III: Island of Assassins for 3 dollars at FYE and The End of Evangelion for 10 at FYE. Was really shocked to see them had it and even though I didn't want to buy anything except the gift for my friend for his B-day, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

  In the way of anime watching, I finished watching Haibane Renmei, K-ON, Eden of the East, ZZ Gundam, Char's Counterattack, several different Lupin specials, re-watching 0080 War In the Pocket, and Noir since my last blog. All had their moments but Char's Counterattack and Haibane were really good and so were some of the Lupin specials accept Return of Pycal. Taking one of the best Lupin villains ever and making a really bad one hour OVA made me kind of sick inside. Doesn't help that the episode that he's in from the original 1971 Lupin show happens to be one of the most memorable episodes in anything I've ever seen but this OVA just did so many things wrong that it would take too long to rant about to show why.

  Other than that nothing much to say. I might go to the Wallflowers concert in Clifton Park this Tuesday God willing. And after that it might be the only highlight of summer. And of late I've got myself listening to this great Scottish Indie Folk group called Camera Obscura. Got a Belle and Sebastian style about them which is great to hear. I really right now just want to go back to college so I'm occupied and doing something productive because right now this boredom is killing me.

  Anyway happy 4th of July to everyone out there, enjoy it. I will cause the rents aren't home for the weekend so who knows what I'll be up to

  • Posted Jul 3, 2009 7:33 pm PT
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• 17Apr 09

  Together Through Life, Heiankyo Alien

  Well I'm bored so I'll post a blog. So, I guess I reached level 37 so woot. Not too sure when it happened but must have been not too long ago. My spring semester is wrapping up with only 26 days left in it (woot). So with that in mind, I have quite a few research papers I have to have done soon so seeing me around might be even scarcer than late.

  The good news. With summer coming up, baseball is here and I'll be having personal battles of happiness and anger as I watch the Yankees meander about for a good portion of the season trying to figure out who they really are. Also this means being able to meet up with my friends from back home and hanging out with them. It'll be nice to not have to not have to value free time for awhile and just be able to appreciate it for what it's worth. Nothing beats lounging in the sun, playing some soccer or baseball, campfires and listening to music out in the wild blue yonder. Who knows, maybe even a concert lies in the wake of summer as well. I'm just trying to be optomistic about it for now

  The bad news. With the gauntlet hell known as my second spring semester here at college, the papers and projects and possible finals I have to do before wrapping this nice sophmore year up might leave me stressed, angered and just plain frustrated for awhile. I sense a prickly deamoer coming my way for awhile (lol). I also found out a week ago that the possible highlight of my summer was dashed and shot right in the forehead. I was trying to convince my friend to go to Otakon with me for the 3 days it's held in Baltimore. After much prodding and trying to convice his rents it'd be worth his time and money he agreeded but only to my shagrin to find out he can't go due to a family vacation he's going on then. Boo famalies. So with that, the money I have been saving up might as well be either burned or just spent on things, like more anime, running shoes, CDs, etc.

  Coming up on the 28th is the release of Bob Dylan's 33rd album titled Together Through Life. I'll make damn sure to pick it up because Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench are playing on it. It should be a great album just like his past few. Sara Watkins first solo album just came out as well and that's something I'll have to find and buy as well. Wilco's new album and DVD should be out soon so it'll be something else to pick up. Finally, Neko Case's album has been out for quite sometime now and I have to remember to snag it next time I run into Borders.

  In the way of anime, Kara no Kyoukai (1-3) has been the best thing I have watched in ages. I really enjoy them and suggest you check them out as well. Cryptic, gory, violent, beautiful. The first four movies (gonna watch the 4th this weekend hopefully) are all under an hour so it's quick and a great watch. Also I've been watching FMA: Brotherhood, Dragonball Kai, Eden of the East, Shangri-La and K-ON!. I'll have first impressions on them really soon at the Anime Cafe so be sure to check it out but overall I like all of them to varying degrees. Also when the Lupin III vs Detective Conan gets subbed, I'll have a review on it too also at the Anime Cafe so be sure to come by and enjoy the talks. Got a good one going on now about what if you were born in Japan and how your views of anime might be then.

  Well if I think of anything else I'll edit this and add on but for now, ja ne. Hope you guys are having fun in this great spring weather. Always a pleasure to talk with you guys.

  P.S. Ugly man say wha?

  • Posted Apr 17, 2009 9:59 am PT
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• 30Mar 09

  Michiko e Hatchin Review

  We'll I just finished this series and as usual I watched it with gr33nhippo. As usual, a duel review was done on it. So go a head and support the cafe and our hard work by reading it and commenting on it. These are hard times don't cha know.

  Review

  Now fair warning, if you do not like episodic type of narration, stay the hell away from this. The story is very loose with a a small plot that is tied together through a mish mash of things. Personally though, the s-t-y-l-e, art, music and characters make it a good enough series to possibly eventually buy but it is somewhat lacking in those departments. Overall the sum of the parts are greater than what you think your getting in my opinion. The story is loose but it's interesting, especially with the back drop of a fictional Brazilian like nation and the characters being diverse and different. But it is subtle when it tells developments and is like I said episodic so it will seem pretty sluggish at times. But have to take it for what it is with that kind of narration.

  I hope you enjoy our reviews, sorry if mine is too damn long as usual. Gr33n is MUCH better at being nice and concise.

  • Posted Mar 30, 2009 8:25 pm PT
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