I followed the manga back in 2006, waiting patiently for the release of each chapter, and now there’s an anime series out of it. There’s nothing wrong with that, but what disappoints me is the studio and cast. I really look forward to the stuff I like to be mainstreamed, as it’s hard to find anyone who have the same preference as I am. Really, did anyone ever read the Mirai Nikki manga back then?

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Those who are not familiar with dotHack series, it’s a story about a MMORPG that supposed to be far more advance than any MMORPG that existed today. It uses VR to simulate real life experience in the game in conjunction with a microchip implant in your brain; which causes all the trouble from the story. This one is a three episode OVA installment for the series, which feature The World R:X which is a newer version of The World. (more…)

A must have for hardcore fan? Though I just want these two only, since they’re both my favourite character. Bought for Rm2.90 each, and plus the leftover unagi sushi and onigiri I bought at Jusco for a cheap price, that’s all I have for dinner. The coffee itself isn’t anything worth mentioning, just your typical sweet milky coffee. Many people say it’s lacking the true essence of coffee but I had a sweet tooth so I like it sweet. No extraordinary feature on the can, except the Evangelion character and it’s a bit heavy than the usual coffee can. Second Impact incoming http://ucc-evacan.jp/. Gonna get Rei and Pen Pen next, screw Eva Shogoki.

Couples of weeks back then, Cathay Cineplex brought Evangelion 2.0 : You (cannot) Advance, which is quite a blessing to me and all Evangelion fan in Malaysia. Linkinstreet manage to book one cinema to be filled with self-proclaim elite malaysian otaku(including me of course). Though something went wrong and he’s on hiatus since then. (more…)

Now on hiatus as a musician, need a break to reconcile the part where I got it wrong about music. Thinking of going back to the path of gamer. No, i-i-it’s not like I heard there’s gonna be a MGS in PSP…

Theme song? As in OP song? I dunno. But Mizuki Nana seems to have contributed a song for the album. Not as epic as Snake Eater but certainly something for a true patriots, Heavens Divide is a typical MGS song… which is ‘epic’ and manly tear-jerking. Mizuki Nana song 恋の抑止力 seems to be out of place, which part of the game they gonna use it. Hopefully iPod exist in Naked Snake era. And… I think this is the first album art that feature cast-off feature.

Probably my favourite song from Supercell. Nagi’s voice was fits into the song perfectly. She maybe not much of professional singer, but her voice is good to begin with. Also, kudos to the composer for making such wonderful music. To be noted GACC committee  use this song in their intro video during the start of the event. Probably that’s the only stuff I want to remember about GACC… And yeah, the PV is a bit better than Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari PV.

Pure headbanging material for an anime song. Well, Gran Rodeo is originally a metal band after all. Needless in long gone and already forgotten but the OP is still lingering in my head. Drum beat was fast added with speed guitar solo. Maybe not people didn’t know needless that much, but this song was too good to be used as it’s OP. Not to forget the cute Needless ED, which the video part is much more enjoyable instead of the song.

Durarara! OP, which I still haven’t watched yet. Though it’s the current hype now, so no hurt in listening to it. Punk rock song with light overdrive guitar effect instead the loud piercing high gain overdrive. Enjoyable to listen to, but really hard to sing. Instrument playing part was fairly easy, probably why it’s on the hype with guitar covers on youtube.

No matter how good the song is, if the anime is neglected, no one will pay attention to it. Chrome Shelled Regios anime didn’t receive enough rating as the novel did. 愛のズエルニ is the 2nd ED for the anime. The duet part was really in harmony, and better than ヤサシイウソ duet, too bad there’s no Felli anymore. Plus, it’s a bit low pitched and enjoyable. One of the song I’ll sing during a long drive in my slow car. I’m not much of a vocalist but I do enjoy singing alone in my car, and this song is one of my favourite.

「THE WORKS 4.0 ～志倉千代丸楽曲集～」 is a compilation of anime and game songs composed by Chiyomaru Shikura(志倉千代丸).　He had composed various songs for Ayane, Kanako Ito, Mio Isayama, Imai Asami, ERISA, Kicco, Sakura Nogawa, fripSide, Nana Mizuki Ui Miyazaki and many others. To be used as anime/game theme.

1. F.D.D. ／いとうかなこ(TV anime “Chaos Head” OP song)
2. PARTY PLAY／野川さくら (TV Anime “Arad Senki~Slap Up Party~” OP song)
3. 鵬翼のプロフェシア／ELISA
4. ARCHIVE LOVERS／彩音
5. 光の空のクオリア／Cyua(from BETTA FLASH)(DS game “Volume 3 in no Naku Koro ni Kizuna” Theme Song)
6. プレイス・オブ・ピリオド／諫山実生(DS game “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna” theme Volume II)
7. ジュリエット／水樹奈々
8. The fine every day／Kicco(TV Anime “Tayutama-Kiss on my Deity-” ED song)
9. Fig／村田あゆみ
10. its a fine day／今井麻美(PSP game “Ever17-the out of infinity-” OP song)
11. 罪過に契約の血を／ファンタズム（FES cv.榊原ゆい）(PC game “CHAOS; HEAD” insert song)
12. graceful way／Kicco(PS2 game “ARIA The ORIGINATION ~ Aoi ~ Wakusei no El Cielo” theme song)
13. GRAVITY ERROR／彩音(PS2 game “Trigger Heart Exelica Enhanced” Theme Song)
14. 蒼黒のスピカ／Veｌforest.(PS2 game “Myself; Yourself Sorezoreno finale” OP song) S
15. Everlasting Sky／彩音(PS2 game “Que ~ Fairy of the Ancient Leaf ~” ED song)

「THE WORKS 5.0 ～志倉千代丸楽曲集～」

1. 追想のディスペア／いとうかなこ(DS software “the first volume Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna” Theme Song)
2. 磔のミサ／ファンタズム（FES cv.榊原ゆい）(TV Anime “CHAOS; HEAD” insert song)
3. flower of bravery／fripSide(TV Anime “Koihime † Musou” OP song)
4. その先にある、誰かの笑顔の為に／彩音(PSP Game “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Portable” Theme Song)
5. 宇宙のステンシル／宮崎羽衣(PSP game “Remember11- the age of infinity-” OP song)
6. 漆黒の祭壇／Veｌforest.(DS game “Volume 3 in no Naku Koro ni Kizuna” ED song)
7. 遥かなる時空の旅人／日高里菜(DS soft “「ITEM GETTER」~僕らの科学と魔法の関係 ~ ED song)
8. 情熱のウォブル／Kicco(PC game “Tayutama-It ‘s happy days-” OP song)
9. 花ノ咲ク星／諫山実生(PS2 game “ARIA The ORIGINATION ~ Aoi Wakusei no El Cielo ~” ED song)
10. プリミディア／彩音(PS2 software “Memories Off6 ~ T-wave ~” OP song)
11. 星のキャンバス／野川さくら
12. 瞬間スプライン／Kicco(PC game “Tayutama-kiss on my deity-” OP song)
13. Triangle Wave／村田あゆみ(PS2 game “Memories Off6 ~ T-wave ~” OP song)
14. fake me／いとうかなこ(Xbox360 game “CHAOS; HEAD NOAH” OP song)
15. Brilliant Star／水樹奈々

Year of the Taiga had come, HHNNNNGGGGGRRRHHHH!!! Though I rarely watch anime now, but a certain anime, you can just let it slip past your bandwidth. This year seems to promise me my favourite series movies and OVA. (more…)

Finally a major improvement in the Melty Blood series, Actress Again feature all the previous Melty Blood character with different set of skills for each character. Giving more advantage in fighting tactic and vast skill at your arsenal. One character that should be highlighted is Ryougi Shiki, who’s making an appearance in the Melty Blood series for the first time. (more…)

Sousei no Aquarion( 創生のアクエリオン ) on classical guitar. Credits to this guy hironou(hero knows)2525 here. He’s done many anime song on classical guitar such as hidamari sketch and full metal panic. Do check his channel on youtube.

Been working on my doujinshi, which contains self-improvised tabs for anime songs. So here’s a midi version for about half of the song that I made. Full tab in PDF format is available on his website here . In case that some newbie didn’t know, you can import your midi files to tablature editor software like guitarpro (which I highly recommends) and hopefully you get the fingerings right. Pro guitarist should have no fingering problems though.

Song “Tsubasa wo Kudasai” sung by Megumi Hayashibara. This is the full version, only a fracture of the song are used in the movie. The melody reminds me of Komm, Susser Todd. Neway, check the K-On version.

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