Diary of a tard: Week 2, June 2012

Monday, June 11

Zetman episode 2: Jin is a teenager, which mean Kouga and Konoha are too. They met again. Kouga still with his idealistic heroism while Jin pretty much just do what he wants. They met a fire Player who caused arson all around town. Kouga was determined to catch him but he lacks everything. Jin helped him out (though much to Kouga's chagrin) and became Zetman (without any eye witnesses of course). He killed the Player but suffered from cardiac arrest. Kouga's grandfather happened to be the old man that has been looking for Zet all these years. Once he found out who Jin really is, he sent someone to kill the Auntie and unleashed one of his failed experiment with his Aunt corpse (naked) in its hand. Fuck I hate that Kouga family already. I hate Konoha and pretty much all the bitches in the show.

In episode 10 of Yurumate 3D, Matsukichi dreamed of being burn at a stake. When he wakes up the nightmare continue with the three girls throwing snows at him in celebration of New Year. It wasn't a funny episode though I really want to see Kumi's imitation of dead/alive fish eyes.

Tuesday, June 12

Nazo no Kanojo X episode 4: For some reason Oka wants to be friend with Urabe. She sat with her during lunch and even shoving foods down Urabe throat herself. My corrupted mind keep telling me that Oka is a lesbian especially when she played with her lips using her fingers. Anyhoo, apparently she too has connection with Urabe through her drool but Urabe still refused to be friends with her. This doesn't stop Oka from trying though. I wonder what her real motive really is...

Mutta has arrived in Texas for the NASA family support program in episode 5 of Space Brothers. He was feeling like he can't compete to Hibito and to see his brother this way frustrates and disappoints Hibito greatly. It was touching to see Hibito always believing in his brother like that. If only Mutta has some self-confidence in himself. I kinda feel sorry for Hibito all of a sudden.

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Saturday, June 16

Kingdom episode 2: Don't asked why the fuck am I watching this show. I just feel like it so shut up. As expected, the kid who looks like Hyou is indeed the King and was impressed by Xin's skills. It's Xin's job to protect him though and that he did, from the man who killed Hyou and followed him to that hut. However, Ei Se's evil brother sent a fleet of army that surrounded them. They thought they are doomed but the girl wearing the owl costume volunteered to show them the way.

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Diary of a tard: Week 4, May 2012

Monday, May 21

Episode 6 of Tsuritama: They went fishing as usual and was introduced to Akemi, a spot where the locals are forbidden to fish because a boat went missing years ago. To celebrate Keito coming home from the hospital, Yuki decided to catch her a tuna. So they went out to see but to no avail. Later on, they went on Akira's boat to the Akemi where Yuki managed to catch a tuna. However, strange shit was happening. Haru showed his true self for the first time and I am no longer convinced that he was the good guy here. It seems like Akira was the one protecting and shit. I still have no idea what was happening but it sure makes me eager to see the next episode. I noticed that Akira has grown closer to these kids and somewhat becomes friends with them. He also knows as much about fishing as Natsuki. It is a good change for Akira, I must say. Also, with less than half of the episodes to go, I am surprised that I don't have a BL OTP for this show yet. That's how engrossing the story is, I guess.

I don't mind having him all to my self ♥
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Hiiro no Kakera episode 2: The villains are on the move. One of them even posed as the English teacher. All the while, the Onikirimaru seal is getting weaker and the God is getting even more restless. According to Suguru, the seal is protected by two other seals: the blood of Tamayura and the five seals known as the Artifacts. The villains disrupt one of the Artifact seal so they decided to check them out, with Tamaki insisting on going too. Obviously it was a trap set by the villain in order to test the power of Shugogo House. Urgh...

Panda and Penguin both dreamed of opening a their own cafe in episode 2 of Shirokuma Cafe. Actually the episode pretty much centered around the animal wanting to own their own cafe, and obviously they will only included foods that they wanted to eat. It's like watching endless eight only with different characters. The second half of the episode centered on Penguin who got drunk at a cherry viewing party. I lol'd at his antics and I think Penguin is the cutest of them all.

It is time for the final interview for the second exam in episode 4 of Uchuu Kyoudai. As usual Mutta fucked up. Of all the things that he could say, he said that he made more lathers than the others when he shampooed his hair. LMAO just what were you thinking, Mutta? Anyhoo, he managed to get Seirika's email and phone number thanks to Kenji. On top of that he is going to America, all expenses paid by NASA, thanks to Hibito of course.

this show needs more fanarts

Tuesday, May 22

Episode 2 of Gakkatsu: If I thought the first episode was meh, then this episode has redeemed this series. This time the classroom discussed about the stall in boys toilet that has never been used. Again, I didn't know whether this fact is true or not but if it is, then this show has once again taught me something new. I managed to laugh thanks to that guy who was holding it in XD

Daily Lives of High School Boys episode 6: Heh, I love it when their discussion ends because they got distracted by something so trivial, like a bouncing ball. But that is just how boys are. They also created unnecessary trouble like when Hidenori asked Yoshitake's sister why was she always home during Christmas, which of course ended up with them getting chased by the said sister. I love the fact that they will go the distance for their friend's little sister, like when Tadakuni's sister ask for help and bunch of them showed up. However, Tadakuni has no idea about the incident which makes it hilarious imo. Same goes with how they tried to be considerate with Ringo. Ah, I love these boys.

It is Tsukahara Bokuden turns to be in the spotlight in episode 5 of Sengoku Collection. She teaches kendo but was misunderstood for spreading the feel/need to kill as samurai due to an interviewer (Morse) edited out her interview to make her looks like a bad person. So she found ways to set things right again. It was an okay episode with few other samurai making an appearance, like Ittousai but there is no Nobunaga looking for Secret Treasures though.

Wednesday, May 23

It has been a while since I last watched Gintama. That can't be right. So lets make it right then! Gintama episode 155: The first segment is pretty much a focus on how Madao became Madao. He was retelling his story after he and Gin-san lost all their money gambling (horse racing). It made him realized that he was in a DORK spiral thanks to Gintoki and his two subordinates though Gin-san quickly dismissed it. Just when he thought he made it, he was being pulled back. It looks like there is no way for Madao to escape from the DORK Spiral. But, why do I feel so bad for Gin-san who lost the winning ticket? Heh

ALL THE WAY THROUGH!

Sengoku Collection episode 6: Another boring episode where they introduce the scientist. She loves the future and so she make a time traveling machine. She used it to save the dream of a boy though. Fuck this show was boring. There's no Nobunaga either.

Chiho was visited by alien in episode 3 of Gakkatsu. WE ARE NOT ALONE. So yeah, she discussed this during the homeroom class. Everyone agrees that the alien wants to conquer the world except for the transfer student, Mr. Gray, who is obviously an alien himself. But all well will ends well. Thanks to Chiho, the fickle minded class changed their mind and want to be friends with the aliens instead.

Shinji Inukai is back in episode 3 of Hiiro no Kakera. The reason he left the village is to train but Takuma wasn't so pleased about his return. Inukai has the power of words which gives him the ability to control his surroundings. Now that all five guardians are back, things are getting serious as Monado's underlings were sent to break one of the seal. Too bad Tamaki interfered though because honestly I do want to see them fight and use their powers.

Thursday, May 24

My week won't be completed without yaoi. I picked up Mimurake no Musuko, the latest addition from my numero uno yaoi source. The story is about Toshi who is in love with Yumi, his friend since forever but Toshi is having sex with Sumi, Yumi's brother. Sumi ran away from his responsibility to be the heir of his family business so the burden fell on Yumi who by the way is bipolar. His dream is to kill people and buried them in the mountain (heh now you see why I like this guy?). I can't wait to see what Yumi will do when he found out that Toshi and his brother are having sex behind his back.

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Diary of a tard: Week 3, May 2012

Sunday, May 13

Continuing the Remember Love project, I have decided to rewatch Detroit Metal City, one of the anime included in my anime of the decade list. Episode 1 basically shows how conflicted Negishi is with his two identities, especially after he met Aikawa. It also introduced us to a line of extraordinary characters who will entertain us non-stop including the President.

she's awesome as fuck

Monday, May 14

Uchuu Kyoudai episode 3: Yes, I'm this behinds with the current season's episode but who cares. Anyhoo, Mutta is undergoing all sorts of JAXA grueling physical exam. Naturally some people were envious of him because he's Hibito's brother so they thought he knew all about the exams and what not. It gets to his head but that won't stop him. Serika-chan, the woman he has a crush on excels at every exam and she saw him in front of the spacesuit figure trying to look as if he's in that and she too ended up with a crush on him because he reminded her of her father.

Episode 2 of Detroit Metal City: Negishi is fucked up. He said he dislike being Krauser but when someone belittle his ability as a musician when he's normal, or when he's drunk, he has no qualm to be Krauser even in public. He "rape" a policewomen and "assaulted" a cop for that. If you asked me, I say he has bi-polar disorder.

Oh you!

Tuesday, May 15

It looks like Yuki has accepted the fact that Haru is an alien in episode 4 of Tsuritama. He has a lot on his plate as he deals with Haru's antics up till the point that he can't take it anymore. He pretty much tell Haru to stay away of which Haru did. This just to make Yuki realizes Haru's presence as a friend is quite essential and Haru on the other hand learns that he needs to be more sensitives around human. Yuki, Haru and Natsuki have started fishing in the ocean where Yuki managed to catch a sea bass. All of these events were witnessed by Akira. He wondered if Haru came just to make friends. It is always interesting to see things from his point of view.

Yurumates 3D episode 6: This time they are in Kumi's room (though you can't tell a difference) and decided to play "split the watermelon". As usual Kumi trolled them all, first using the wooden stick and then she took it to another whole level: with a knife. As you probably know you have to close your eyes for this game, so just imagine the Matsuchiki, Sae and Yurume's reaction when they saw her with a knife blind-folded. Kumi should never be trusted with pointed object. Never ever.

Thursday, May 17

Episode 5 of Tsuritama: Yuki decided to buy his own fishing gears so they went shopping at Masaki. Akira was there too. Fishing is not a cheap hobby by the way. I should know. My dad is crazy about fishing. So naturally as a high school boy Yuki have problems coming up with the money to buy decent gears so Natsuki suggested that the three of them work with Ayumi, the captain. Once again Yuki transformed. He was timid on day one at sea but after admiring Natsuki as well as thankful for Ayumi's confidence in him, he changed. Yuki has no problem to shout out greetings now, so unlike him from the first episode. We can also see changes in Natsuki. He is no longer emo and smiles a lot more nowadays. As for Akira, he followed them on the boat and was surprisingly into fishing himself. He is still in denial that he needs friends though. Basically, I just love the character developments in this show.

Another warrior appeared in episode 2 of Sengoku Collection. She's Ieyasu who for some reason love to sing and dance. She tried her luck couple of times but she was rejected because they think she stands out too much. She was lucky though that Rosary's (the top idol - hot as fuck) manager saw her and signed her. After training and such, she became an idol, even beating Rosary from the top spot. Because of this, she chose to stay on our world and willingly gave her Secret Treasures to Nobunaga when she came to take it by hook or by crook.

Kimi to Boku episode 11: Yukki is collecting bread sticker to get a free plate. That's how he met the daughter of the woman who runs the cafeteria at their school. It's pretty obvious that Yukki is infatuated by her though he denies it vocally when Yuuta mentioned her. On the other hand, Chizuru's feelings for Masaki deepens. He even asked Shun directly if he likes someone at the moment. I wish him the best of luck. I love the subtlety that the show used when it comes to the matter of the hearts but it always near damn breaks my heart whenever these boys seem to like a female counterpart. I want them all to my self T_T

it has been a while since I saw these guys ♥
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Friday, May 18

I start reading another yaoi manga today: Comedy Evolves by Love. I like what I read for the first couple of pages. Hane Hajime just broke up with his girlfriend. Heartbroken (but not really) he went for a drink. The next thing he knew, he was in bed, with his butt hurt and was greeted by twin. They had a threesome (or so he thought) and he has no recollection of it. Somehow he promised the twin to help them out and that he did. Since he has nowhere to go, he lives with them and that's how he develops his feelings towards Miyoshi. Problem is Miyoshi is married to the lady boss and straight as an arrow. It was Ryouji who fucked him before and again after that. Not that he remembers because he was always too drunk. But obviously as time passes by, Hane finds himself switching from Miyoshi to Ryouji. However there is bound to be dorama and because this is a comedy, it was really fun seeing the characters sorting their problems out.

Sengoku Collection episode 3: Thank goodness Inushinde and Illogicalzen warned me that episodes without Nobunaga were meh so I don't raged for no reason. It was melodramatic shit with Kenshi and Katsunage than I don't give a shit about. Conclusion of the episode is they both wanted to stay in this world thus willingly gave Nobunaga their Secret Treasures.

In episode 4 of Sengoku Collection, the pace picks up again because hey, Date Masamune always managed to do that regardless what gender s/he is. Also, s/he always looks so freaking hawt. In this episode, Masamune was tricked by a drug lord and was sent to prison which she later escaped and seeks revenge. When Nobunaga came to challenge her for the Secret Treasures, Masamune decline, saying that she takes a rain check on that fight. Nobunaga agreed since the police have already surrounded the area. They both flee the scene of the crime.

I'd fap to this, if I'm a male

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Diary of a tard: Week 3, April 2012

It has been a month since my last diary of a tard entry. Apart from the fact that I was busy, I actually took a week vacation in the first week of April to go to South Korea and fucking unwind. It is only after I got back that I managed to somewhat get my anime-watching rhythm back. Having said that, I think I left my heart in Korea ♥

 


Sunday, April 15

Yurumates 3D episode 2: It's Spring so Yurume was going through her clothes. She ended up wearing a main costume when her housemates walked in on her. Consequently, she got a bad hair cut, the others role play and finally they decided that it is best to be themselves. Hardly anything funny >_>

Thursday, April 19

Episode 2 of Uchuu Kyoudai: Mutta wasn't sure whether he wanted to go to the JAXA exam so he did what he always do, visit Aunt Sharon whenever his mind is troubled. Thanks to her, he determined to achieve his dream. As expected he managed to pass the exam and on to the interview for the second stage. During the interview, he found a lose screw under his chair and against his better judgment, throughout the interview, he kept trying to tighten the screw which made his posture looks odd. He was sure he will be rejected. That was when he first met with Makabe Kenji, another applicant at JAXA as well as the love of his life. Oh btw, they intentionally loosen the screw to see who noticed it. The three mention people here did.

I do not want to see guys my age blushing tbh

Sunday, April 22 

It's April Fools Day in episode 3 of Yurumates 3D. Yurume tried to fool her the others but she just sucks at it. Kumi on the other hand did brilliantly. Like I said, I like Kumi the best among the four of them. But I have to say that I look forward to episode 4 since it is going to feature Matsukichi, the only male tenant in that run down apartment.

Uso-da!

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First Impression: Uchuu Kyoudai

This show is better known as Space Brothers and though it has been several weeks since it was released (I remember downloading it before I went to Korea), it is only know that I have time to sit down and check out the show. I said in my preview that I look forward to watch this show (because it is produced by A-1 Pictures) but since horriblesubs named the torrent in English, I totally missed it. Orz.

Without further delay, let see if I am right about this being a good show that is worthy to be in my "must watch" list of anime this season.


Uchuu Kyoudai and A-1 Pictures definitely did not disappoint me. It is what I expected it to be and much more. The story is pretty simple; it revolves around two brothers who made promises to go to the moon and Mars when they grow up. Mutta is the older brother of the Nanba household and Hibito is the youngest. The two of them are pretty tight since their childhood days, always doing things together. As an older brother, Mutta always trying to be one step ahead of Mutta, which is how he ended up promising that he's going to Mars when Hibito said that he's going to the moon during the night they both saw UFO, which pretty much sparked this story.

The setup for this show is in the year of 2025. Naturally the boys are all grown up and Hibito is already an astronaut working with NASA in a mission to the moon. Mutta on the other hand just lost his job and unemployed after he butthead his employer when he made fun of Hibito. He was pretty lost with his purpose in life until Hibito helped him out by reminding him about the promise he mad when they were kid. He also (with the help from their mother) sent Mutta's resume to JAXA (Japan equivalent to NASA) which apparently is quite impressive because Mutta was accepted to be their next astronaut.

What I like about Uchuu Kyoudai is the realism about it. It was easy for Mutta to given up simply because he was born on a bad date but he never really take that as a set back but embraces it as part of his responsibilities as an older brother to stay focus and be one step ahead of his younger brother Hibito, who unlike him, was born during an auspicious day. This allow the show to open up a deeper discussion about destiny and personal attitude.

The art and animation for Uchuu Kyoudai are not really familiar to A-1 Pictures' other productions. Usually they produced really pretty and astounding animation but for Uchuu Kyoudai, they choose to be a minimalist. This can clearly be seen for the character designs that are lot less details than what they normally do, and less clean as well. Not that it's a bad thing though because even though they sort of look oldskool/nostalgic (that of BECK), it somehow works brilliantly with the concept. After all we are going back and forth to the past (1996 - 2006) and present (2025).

The art isn't the only thing that is nostalgic about this show. The OP and ED complimented that feelings really well. It is like the OP and ED were specifically chosen to resonate with the two protagonists. The oldskool rock of "Feel So Moon" OP definitely fits with Mutta while the more recent modern rock vibe can be detected in the ED of "This Wonderful World" by Gira Mundo which of course fits Hibito, the younger brother.

As for the seiyuu, can't say that I am a fan of Mutta's voice. I thought he sounds too old for his age. I'm not taking anything away from Hiroaki Hirata though. I am just saying that someone like Tomokazu Sugita would have been perfect playing the role of a mid 30's man. No complains for Kenn though. Hibito is rather perfect in every sense of the word, no?

This show is lot heavier and deeper than any other anime I've seen so far for Spring. It takes a fresh and realistic approach at the lives of two brother without any hidden undertone. I love the ideas of what they want the audience to experience by watching this show: of desires, choices and decisions that we made in our lives, and if they affected the path that we once chose as a child. It is also of hopes and dreams. Ain't that the beauty of being alive?

Why am I being so poetic all of a sudden?

Alright then. End.

art & animation 7/10
story 8/10
characters 8/10
sound 7/10
enjoyment 9/10
overall 7.8/10

p/s: Did you know that this show is an adaptation from the same titled manga Koyama Chuuya which won two manga awards as well as nominated for several more? Well know you do.

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