tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508326021957193342024-03-14T11:47:21.206+08:00OtaKuromiKuromi's Otaku and Hobby BlogKuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-802070352868398422023-12-18T12:03:00.001+08:002023-12-18T12:03:19.543+08:00OtaKuromi Returns: Embracing Change and VTuber Culture<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4L1Mn8LuR1oKFprpI_IuWsIVcFx0Ful_jqOHJjLgxUsAwzVdBkAn-oppHcjNz1xepzD8AI1imrQqrfahpZsa1mbHVLATaTS4DDteNLST2lrNCM2vx6oF5MEzER36y2-QuftMuNh6fZ8NSq8lpvmoIQEkFJSFCrlPQhru-syivab1BIau_rT5bXrn8fgR/s1920/thumb-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4L1Mn8LuR1oKFprpI_IuWsIVcFx0Ful_jqOHJjLgxUsAwzVdBkAn-oppHcjNz1xepzD8AI1imrQqrfahpZsa1mbHVLATaTS4DDteNLST2lrNCM2vx6oF5MEzER36y2-QuftMuNh6fZ8NSq8lpvmoIQEkFJSFCrlPQhru-syivab1BIau_rT5bXrn8fgR/w640-h360/thumb-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Greetings my fellow ladytakus and gentleweebs! Kuromi here with some monumental news - your favourite little otaku blog is evolving! *</span></span><i style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">Angelic music insert here.</i><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">*</span><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">After years of providing you fine folks anime reviews, manga recommendations, and general nerdy nonsense, it's time for OtaKuromi to grow. *wipes tear* They grow up so fast! While anime and the wider otaku culture will always have a special place in my heart, I can't ignore the shiny new toys capturing hearts and minds. I'm talking VTubers, baby! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://vulcanpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vtuber-zentraya-kizuna-inugami-kuzuha-kiryu-ironmouse-007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="800" height="336" src="https://vulcanpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vtuber-zentraya-kizuna-inugami-kuzuha-kiryu-ironmouse-007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">For the uninitiated, VTubers are streamers, content creators or performers who use virtual avatars rather than showing their real face. It's like anime and internet culture did the fusion dance from Dragon Ball Z to create something magical yet confusing to normies. </span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">But don't let the cutesy anime aesthetics fool you - VTubers are taking over faster than All For One steals quirks! The popularity is insane, with channels racking up millions of views and followers. Even major corporations and celebrities are getting in on the act with their own virtual personas. It's weeb meets influencer culture!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While part of me will always prefer the comfort of binging obscure 90s OVAs, even I must embrace change. OtaKuromi will now expand its scope to include VTuber content alongside the usual otaku fare. You can expect the same passion, humour and generally questionable taste, just with fresher material mixed in! I'll be posting VTuber news, reviews and hot takes along with the anime coverage you know and love. You can look forward to analysis of the culture's meteoric rise, collabs between VTubers and anime proper, and the very best clips from my new virtual waifus. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/59/d8/44/59d844df48b920b939db95ca1cd2c00d.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="540" height="467" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/59/d8/44/59d844df48b920b939db95ca1cd2c00d.gif" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">For the OG fans wondering if I've forgotten my roots, fret not! OtaKuromi's core mission remains upholding anime and manga against the tide of normie persecution. This is merely a new front in the eternal battle to convert more hearts and minds to the one true faith - otakunism! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">As always, community is at the heart of this blog, so I welcome your feedback on this new evolution! Drop your thoughts in the comments on what VTuber content you'd like covered or how to improve the site. My DMs are also open if you have ideas for collaborations, events or partnerships! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">Also hit that subscribe button and join the OtaKuromi Discord to be part of the conversation as we expand into this brave new frontier together! I can't wait to see you all there and get this exciting new chapter underway!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">Now if you'll excuse me, I have approximately 20 hours of Shizuka Rin's <i>Necesse</i> & <i>Exit 8</i> VODs to catch up on... </span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qJfaqob_HFc/hq720.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEhCK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAxMIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD&rs=AOn4CLBq97UEbBaiyrkEcSFZDEfGixygBA" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="686" height="360" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qJfaqob_HFc/hq720.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEhCK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAxMIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD&rs=AOn4CLBq97UEbBaiyrkEcSFZDEfGixygBA" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div>Novhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05903134614079375510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-22612629158328347542019-03-06T09:03:00.001+08:002019-03-06T09:04:37.377+08:00KONOSUBA - God Bless this Beautiful World: Dungeons & Dragons Edition!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello, my loyal ladytakus and gentleweebs! Kuromi's finally back after years of going missing! Did you miss me? No? C'mon, don't be shy. Well it's fine, I guess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kicking off this blog from it's feet, we brought you a joyous news. The famous sitcom anime/LN series, <i>God's Blessings on this Wonderful World</i> (or <i>Konosuba</i>) will be getting their very own tabletop role-playing game! That's right, you can finally scream <b>EXPLOSION</b> and flip the table while role-playing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the charms of playing tabletop role-playing games is the uncertainty and unexpected encounters and incidents during the adventure. However, there will be always be that one member that is totally next to useless but always fun to have around for their antics and mischief. Well, how about having a party of completely useless members but one? Now that's something ain't it? That is the core premise of <i>Konosuba</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The game is currently being produced by Kadokawa and F.E.A.R. (FarEast Amusement Research Co., Ltd.). The writer/creator of the series, Natsume Akatsuki, is joining in the process of producing the game as well. A 320-page rulebook will be released by 20th March 2019 in Japan, of course. A plethora of classes will be available from the world of <i>Konosuba</i>, be it a Lich, Archmage, or just a plain adventurer like Kazuma. Backgrounds includes reincarnated heroes (oh, big shocker, wow), a (useless) goddess, and many more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is estimated to be cost around 1,600 yen (RM58/USD14) for each copies. That's not including shipping taxes, and there's no news or rumours of the said book to be translated. So cross your fingers and hope for the best, may the luck of Kazuma be with you all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, I guess that's all for now. I really missed this blog. I'll be making sure to keep stuffs updated once in a while. So don't forget to follow and be seeing you guys next time!</span></div>
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Kuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-45086670308900255992017-08-30T01:05:00.001+08:002017-08-30T01:05:34.922+08:00Otaku Culture - Know your Dere!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Greetings dear ladytakus and gentleweebs, Kuromi is back with an article requested by an avid reader. That's right, folks. Today we're gonna take a look on all the different types of <b>dere</b> in the anime and manga world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So without further ado, let's take a look on the list of some of the most used <b>dere</b> in anime and manga.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First off the list is one of the most famous <b>dere</b> among all, the <b>tsundere</b>. A <b>tsundere</b> is a character which is hard and irritable (<i>tsun tsun</i>) but became soft and lovely (<i>dere dere</i>) as the story progress, which usually happened around their person of love interests. Well in other words, they are the <b>bipolars</b> of the anime and manga world. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">tsundere</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> can be categorised into two distinctive categories known as </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tsundere type A</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> (</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Harsh Tsundere</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">) and </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tsundere Type B</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> (</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sweet Tsundere</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tsundere type A</b> or <b>Harsh</b> <b>Tsundere</b> is the more famous as most series used this type of <b>tsundere</b> in their stories. With a recognisable traits and behaviour patterns to boot, this type became the very icon of <b>tsundere</b>. A <b>harsh tsundere</b> is a character with their harsh (<i>tsun tsun</i>) attitude as their default behaviour. Later, they began to turn into a much softer character (<i>dere dere</i>), which usually have their love interest as the main factor for such developments. Even though their in their <i>dere dere</i> stage, they still show signs of their irritations from their previous <i>tsun tsun </i>personality. However, this is usually because of the characters' still trying to appear strong or proud.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are tons of examples of characters of this type. Famous female characters such as <b>Aisaka Taiga </b>(<i>Toradora!</i>), <b>Asuka Langley</b> (<i>Neon Genesis Evangelion</i>), <b>Vegeta</b> (<i>Dragonball Z</i>), <b>Syaoran</b> (<i>Cardcaptor Sakura</i>) and the list goes on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They often speak with reluctance and denying their true intentions because of their tough personality and pride, especially towards their love interest. In other words, it's a little something like this: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tsundere type B </b>or <b>Sweet Tsundere </b>is more of the rarer bunch. They have their <i>dere dere </i>side as their default behaviour or personality. They are sweet and soft most of the times, if not, all the time. They are soft to everyone BUT the person of their love interest. However, being the sweet person they are, their harsh or violent side only appeared when certain triggers were pushed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you guys enjoyed my short bad script, and that my friends, is an example of a <b>yandere</b>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To those who are not so familiar with the anime and manga world, the first reaction they'll have when they discovered a </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">yandere</b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> would be like: WHAT THE F*CK!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is pretty understandable since most of the time, <b>yandere</b> characters have traumatic backgrounds that leads to some mental disorders, or they just simply have it since the beginning. Bottom line is, they simply had a slightly to totally mental disorders. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most <b>yandere</b> characters tend to have a very possessive nature, and in this case, the person they love or had a crush on. Normally, regular people might simply had a 'talk' with the other person whom tried to woo their lover. However, <b>yandere</b> characters usually did MORE than just 'talking'. There'll be blood splattered, hearts broken, tears shed... and more blood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Personally, I'm confused with this type of <b>dere</b>, simply because it's twisted, as simple as that. Still, there are many ladytakus and gentleweebs out there seemed to be 'attracted' to these kind of characters. All we can say is, to each their own, I guess.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cold and/or harsh on the outside, but sweet and caring on the inside. That is the very definition of a <b>kuudere</b> character. This trope had been used since the olden age of manga and anime. Just like the <b>tsundere</b>, <b>kuudere</b> characters have several default personalities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Type 1</b> - The cold (<i>kuu</i>) side as the default. They will appear cold to most other people and became extra cold to their person of interest. A much thicker ice to thaw out to get into their <i>dere</i> side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Type 3</b> - Okay, this type of <b>kuudere</b> is strange. It seemed like they have a switch to turn on or off. No, not that kind of turn on. They switch between their <i>kuu </i>and <i>dere</i> side just like that, all the time. Rarely found in anime and manga series. Anyone knows someone else like Inuyasha? No? Same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's more direct than <b>deredere</b>? It's in the name. The staple character trope for main heroines in most anime and manga. Sweet and loving for the protagonist, ALL THE TIME. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But wait! Isn't <b>dandere </b>the same? No. <b>Dandere </b>is loving and sweet as well, but they were shy and softspoken. On the other hand, <b>deredere</b> characters are pretty much very expressive and energetic. Pretty much loud. They are also quick to fall in love or crushing on someone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So yeah, these are only SOME of the famous <b>dere</b>'s in anime and manga. Of course, there are a lot, and I mean a hell lot, of other <b>dere</b> out there. So much it could cause cancer, only hardcore gentleweebs and ladytakus are immune to this stuff. But that doesn't mean that you have to be one, unless you're on the side where you can't be saved no more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you grow into this community, soon, this will be a common knowledge. But for now, I hope you guys learned a little something about <b>dere</b>'s<b> </b>and whatnot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Alright, guys. It's time for a wake up call. Especially to my homeboys and girls from my place, Malaysia. Cause' I am mother, effin, pissed off right now. To my surprise, this isn't the only "fans crossing the line" news I've got. So I'll be talking about the other one first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So before I get to the most infuriating news, there's another, a bit less, infuriating one. That's right ladytakus and gentleweebs, our favourite seiyuu (voice actor/actress) for <b>Hyuuga Hinata </b>from <i>Naruto</i>, <b>Mizuki Nana</b> had been threatened to be killed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This news is indeed shocking, but it wasn't just the first time and it's not just on Nana. Over obsessed fans have been a bother to celebrities in Japan since time remembers which brings us to the next topic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you had been in the otaku community for quite some time now, you'll probably noticed how weird or bizarre are the norms of the members in the community. They might be a minority, but the over obsessed fans had been making troubles and worries for a long time now. Obsessing over 2D fictional characters might be fine, but the idols and voice actors/actresses? They even called these celebrities as <b>2.5D</b>. What are they, properties?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They were past cases such as of <b>Toyosaki Aki</b> (known for her role as <b>Hirasawa Yui </b>from <i>K-On!</i>). There were once an obsessed fan "stalks" her to her home and found out that she was living with her boyfriend. This, of course, tore the "pure" image of her and the news spread over social medias (oh <b>2ch</b>, what would we do without you). Subsequently, obsessed fans then posted pictures with knives over her picture, threatening her for "betraying their dreams".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So this might seemed crossing the line for those outside the community or those whom unable to comprehend these, but it has been a long case, long enough it's been considered as a normal occurrence. Though, the agencies for the said talents are still on high alert and provided extra care for them. I will discuss this on another article, but for now it's time to move on to the most infuriating news I heard today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since Malaysia had been known for it's reputation for producing "pirated" products, it's only a matter of time before somebody gonna make a camrip of the movie. Well good news everyone, it doesn't even take one day and it's already on the net. That's right, that's just how dedicated the pirates in Malaysia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But before I continue, I guess it's safe to say that it's not really a full piracy, cause' the recorded material last around 8-10 minutes only. At least that could still help in their case for justifying their actions. However, the producers and the studio (A-1 Pictures) weren't amused by this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ding dong! It's the mail, Malaysia might be blacklisted from anime movies in the future!</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ODEX Private Limited</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, the one who's been distributing anime movies like <i>Boruto</i> and <i>One Piece</i> around Southeast Asia had been warned and might not get future licences for future anime movies. They are pleading to you, dear ladytakus and gentleweebs, to stop recording sh*ts in the cinema. Here's the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ODEXanime/posts/1639005913074112" target="_blank">link</a> to the full news.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know you ladytakus and gentleweebs were very excited about the movie, but could you at least enjoy it to yourself without troubling others? We are already lucky enough to be able to see it earlier than most other places (Canada's on March 17th? Really?) so be grateful. It is really sad to see how low our respect for the creators of the show. As a creator myself, I feel offended, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excitement is not really a good reason for all these irresponsible acts. If you really love something, you should appreciate it and PROTECT it, not wrecking it. This small infringement might seemed small, but it could cost the producers a lot of losses. Don't forget the other fellow fans, they might not watch it since you already spoiled everything! Not every spoilers can be prevented with a SPOILER WARNING sign.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I guess we can kiss <i>Koe no Katachi</i> goodbye, now. (I'm kidding, GSC will screen them on April 2017. I just hope nobody will do the same sh*t again).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Greetings ladytakus and gentleweebs, it is I, Kuromi, shall be entertaining you with a mind breaking article under my sleeves for today. Today we're gonna be discussing about a controversial (my ass) topic. Prepare yourself cause' you're about to be bombed by unknown gender bombshells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's right, we're goin' to talk about some girls with d**** and boys with p******. I really don't know why I write this... I think I'll dedicate this to my Felix (from <i>Re:Zero</i>) loving friend. Thus, the head image. Anyways, let's move on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're a frequent anime watcher or a manga reader, you're bound to find series with at least one character which you couldn't identify their gender. They seemed so lovely, you even consider making them your waifu, so perfect, ideal and so--- WHAT THE FAKK IS THAT A FRIGGIN' PEN**!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So basically a trap is a fictional character in a series which looked like either a girl or a boy but actually turns out to be the opposite. This trend of putting in traps in series had been a popular trope on recent series that almost all of the current series had at least ONE trap character.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the current most favourite trap is <b>Felix Argyle</b> from <i>Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World</i> (Jap: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ゼロから始める異世界生活</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">). Here HE is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know, I'm just spamming my friend's 'best grill'. However, it can't be denied that he is, in fact, the most popular trap in the season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But no one can make your straight body as confused as how <b>Kinoshita Hideyoshi</b> from </span><i style="font-family: sans-serif; text-align: center;">Baka to Tesuto to Shōkanjū</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (Jap: </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.552px; text-align: center;">バカとテストと召喚獣</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) can.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This guy, my fellow ladytakus and gentleweebs, is the very icon of traps. His mere existence causes the existence of a subgender for traps called the 'Hideyoshi gender'. It's not a guy? It's not a girl? Put it under Hideyoshi. That's where he/she belongs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, there is also the <b>reverse trap</b>. A reverse trap is when a girl character looked AND behaves like a boy. Much different than a normal tomboy. Most of the time, reverse traps appeared in serious series rather than in a comedy series. This is usually because they want to portray a strong, self-reliant female character. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A good example of this is <b>Kino</b> from </span><i style="font-family: sans-serif; text-align: center;">Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- </i><span style="font-family: sans-serif; text-align: center;">(Jap: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"> </span><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja" style="background-color: white; color: #252525; text-align: start;" xml:lang="ja"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">キノの旅 -the Beautiful World-</span></span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; text-align: center;">).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we can see here that the roles of these traps and reverse traps differs depending on the series and one trope is more dominant in certain genres than the others. Most traps are used as fanservice and often seen in comedy series while reverse traps are often seen in serious series to portray feminine strength. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So now we know what are traps and reverse traps. Now we're going into the much more serious part (or not, up to you).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're into traps, you must have ever wonder "if I like a trap, am I gay?". This question had been playing into many straight trap lovers all around the otaku community. Of course, there had been many justifications for this problem. Some of them sounded like this, "he looks like a girl, that means I'm still into girls, right?". Yes and no. Yes, you're attracted to him since he's girlish in terms of looks. No, you're still liking him despite your awareness his d***. This also applied to the other end of the spectrum. A girl that loves a reverse trap, is it lesbian or nah? Despite knowing the character has some nice -beep-.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This dilemma had been going on for quite some time now, okay, it had been since a LONG time ago. Still, there are still no clear explanations. There are some articles saying how loving traps ain't gay, which I had to admit, had some nice sounding points.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, the fact that loving them despite being aware of their gender is pretty hard to pass by the 'no homo' bar. If you're a Christian (I'm a Catholic) you'll understand this example, a sin is just a normal sin if you did it without knowing, but if you did it despite knowing it is a sin, then it will become a <b>mortal sin</b>. I hope you get what I mean by this example.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, of course there are those who are still not neck deep into the trap fandom. They like the trap, they love em', but in reality they still prefer only women. Same applied for the ladytakus as well. Which begs the question whether they are bisexual instead. But the bisexual argument doesn't hold water much as these cases usually are where a gentleweeb doesn't love the trap to the extent of loving them as a romantic affection. When asked, they still prefer women before traps. Thus, pretty clear they are straight, at least for now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the end, it's all about the individuals. Like my friend whom I dedicate this article to, he's a full on straight weeaboo but still love some of his traps (like <b>Felix</b>). It is up to the gentleweeb to identify their own sexuality. If you love a trap JUST because of his looks and girlish acts, don't worry, you're attracted to the feminine traits, and not the D'. So if anyone accused you of being gay for loving traps, there's no need to counter argue with them. They won't understand your views and preferences. You are you, you go weeb!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what's your opinion on traps and sexuality? Leave down your thoughts in the comments below or on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/otakuromiblog/">Facebook</a> page where I'll share this article.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope I didn't offend any ladytakus or gentleweebs with this article. I hold no ill feelings towards the LGBT community or anyone related. This is just an opinion of mine, an article to introduce the weird, enigmatic and beautiful subculture of otaku through traps to the world. If I ever offended anyone with this article, I am truly sorry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you guys enjoy reading this. I still need to brush up my humour again to make my articles fun to read, but all I had were dirty inuendos. I hope to see you guys again soon. Thanks again for reading, and remember, keep on reading!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the way, I've set up a <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/103984609752109603909">Google+ Community</a> page for you G+ users to join. I'll be posting some polls and stuffs so I can hear your opinions there. Your feedback will be very useful for my upcoming discussion articles such as this one. Hope to see you guys soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"F*** 3D girls! Who needs 'em!?", he shouted. Ladies and gentleweebs... if you're in this level of fanaticism, please read no further for I'm about to rant out about this issue and it might offend your precious preferences. You've clicked away? You didn't? I won't warn you again ok? Fine, let's move on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As Valentine's is coming up, instead of the usual Valentine's Day article, we're gonna talk about something else that is in the scope of otaku romance. So, here's the main question to all you gentleweebs, 2D or 3D? For those who aren't familiar with the otaku lexicon, 2D women or girls refer to drawn out female characters usually from anime, manga or games. Yes, fictional characters. While 3D refers to, well, real women. Like your mother whom you hide under your basement. Who knows. The picture above shows the difference if you still don't get it. The left is 2D while the right is 3D. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This had been an issue in Japan for quite some time now and this also contributes to the birth decline in the country cause most men (otaku men, specifically) are content with their fictional, non-existent wives. Now, the otaku culture had spread throughout the world because now there's a magical and miraculous thing called <b>INTERNET</b>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now this problem arise in countries outside Japan as well. Thus, the Ultimate Weeb fella that butted in the conversation between me and my friend just now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, we must not be so one-sided in this matter. Is it really just the otaku men's fault or the anime industry's fault that cause these such problems? There are actually more factors that cause men's preference to something of fantasy instead of reality, even non-otaku men.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the other factors are the most obvious thing lies at the other end of the preferences spectrum. Yes, that's right. Real, 3D girls and women also contributes to the rise of this issue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now now, girls. We don't mean ALL of you are the problem, since there are female weebs reading this and also had the same problem. Some of you are pretty tolerant and accepting, too. To us, you guys... I mean, girls, are the best! :3 (Forgive the cat emoji).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Due to today's materialism age, most women, like men, are pretty materialistic. When choosing a partner, they want a rational, non-'childlike' and high earning man instead of a man with an obsessive hobby. Specifically, otakus. This also applied to non-otaku man choosing their partner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Men or women with an obsessive hobbies are usually shunned by the society, much worse if they're uneducated, untrained and/or unemployed (a.k.a. NEET). Of course, there's a logic in there if they're not working, I mean, how can they support their partner in terms of finance? That said, where did they get their money from to buy their hentai doujins and Bluray DVDs? I digress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The problem lies when the said otaku (or weeb, whichever you call yourself) had a stable income and capable of raising a family. If they're not blessed with good looks, they're bound to be alone forever. However, even ikemens (hotties) couldn't get a life partner. Just because of their otaku hobbies, they are shunned and avoided.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ask any otaku/weeb that prefer 2D over 3D, they will all have histories with real women. Or man, whatever, I think I'll just say women cause majority of this sad community consist of men anyway. Back to topic. It was these histories that cause a shift in their preference due to trauma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How about we stop pointing fingers on anyone and look into the otaku (or weeaboo) community itself. Most of the time it stems from peer pressure from fellow otakus. Usually showing an interest in real women can cause the said person being shunned by fellow otaku brethrens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not to mention there are also the case of detachment from reality itself. Some otakus just couldn't differentiate reality from fantasy and vice versa. I mean, if a non-otaku can have this problem, why not the otakus? This pose a great problem because it's not just contributing a bad image to the otaku community, but they are also the root of the peer pressure issue said before. So it might be a psychological problem or so. Sometimes it just can't be helped, but it does contributes to the 2D over 3D preference problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the end, it all comes down to individuals. Some prefer only 3D, which normies usually are.. They can't have any affections towards fictional characters. Pretty weird, right? Then there are those who can only look upon 2D and discarded reality, which most of you gentleweebs probably still reading this. However, most of the time there were those who are into a little bit of both. Who still has common sense that you can't reproduce with fictional characters no matter what you do, no, not even your precious VR set can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We can only pray and hope for those who have succumbed to 'only 2D' realm to find the light and return to our sane world to prevent the declining birth rate which happens ALL AROUND THE WORLD. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It may not much, but if we can change for the better by opening up to each other, this may not be a problem at all. Of course, with boundaries, mind you. So we can all enjoy this Valentine's Day not just with Azunyan or Suzu above, but with a real, living, significant other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well I talked too much, probably since it's been forever since I last wrote in this blog (explains my shitty writing, sorry). I've been caught up with many art commissions and web app development jobs. If you guys interested in my arts, check out my <a href="https://eri-desu.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a> or support me on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/erieri" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If any of you gentleweebs offended or anything from this article, I'm truly sorry and you're welcome. This is just a personal rant and nothing more. I hope you guys enjoy a good read (I know it's bad, sigh), hope to see you guys again soon. As always, keep on reading!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello everyone! Kuromi here. It's been a while since I've updated this blog. Fret not, for today we're gonna take a look at one of the latest completed anime series, <b>New Game!</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>New Game!</b> is a slice of life anime about a freshly graduate girl, Suzukaze Aoba, spending her days working in a game developer company known as Eagle Jump. She was assigned to the Arts and Graphics Department, where she met new workmates and her supervisor, Yagami Kou, which also happens to be her idol as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>New Game!</b>'s art style emphasize one of the mainstream points in today's anime, <b>moe</b>. That's right, almost chibi, cuteness level over nine thousand, giddy acts and such. No wonder it attracts so much viewers, from both male AND female audiences (and lolicons, of course). Personally, it doesn't really give much impact, but I have to admit that I did have some <i>hnnnng</i> moments. Especially with Hifumi-senpai!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Besides the 'moe' factor, the colours and compositions within the series were vivid and breathtaking. The arts department really nailed it on making the graphics consistent and in 'theme'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Alright, alright. Calm your horses people. It's me, Kuromi, and I'm finally back with writing on this blog. Woo hoo! Sorry for the long hiatus, college had been killing me... a LOT. Nevertheless, we're finally got a week off so I thought I should write something. So thanks to those who visited my blog even during my 'disappearance'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So today we're gonna take a look at a cance-- I mean, a drama anime. Featuring an average of 13 minutes per episode, <b>Nijiiro Days</b> is just another slice of life romantic drama revolving around high school students. The title might say '<b>rainbow</b>' but honestly I don't really get that, 'rainbow-y' feeling. It might've just been me, since my roommates had been going heads over heels over this series. Me? I heard that my favourite VA is in this anime, though in the end it just 'sounded' like her. Damn snitch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyway, the story is about a group of guy friends hanging around, living their normie lives. One of them, Natsuki, got dumped by his girlfriend during one Christmas. (Seriously, if it were me, I'll be at church on Christmas night). Then this one girl handed him a packet of tissue on the scene post breakup. He then learned that the girl went to the same school as him, thus begin the series of pointless drama. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To be frank, the drama between the supporting characters were much more interesting than the main couple. Question is, does Kobayakawa even a main character anyway? (<a href="https://myanimelist.net/anime/31414/Nijiiro_Days/characters" target="_blank">Source</a>). To me, Matsunaga and Tsutsui's romance were much more appealing. There were a lot of development in both their characters and their relationship. Plus, there were a lot, I repeat, a LOT of scenes and moments that will make you go 'Hnnnnnnnnnnnnng!'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since this anime is a shoujo anime, despite seeing the story from the male point of view, you can expect some beautiful arts and of course, random flowers and sparkling backgrounds. They convey the art from the original manga pretty well. Hats off to the animation team, probably the only good thing that made this anime a success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now when I said that statement, it doesn't mean that the music was trash. In fact, it is the second best element ever implemented within this series. It may sound redundant later on as the same BGMs actually played for different situations, making you question yourself, what kind of scene are you in right now. Though the music was splendid and beautiful, the placement of it was somewhat off sometimes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Beautiful art. So colourful it made me colourblind (Just kidding)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Good music, catchy and fun</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Loads of 'hnnnnnng!' moments</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Good humor, pretty funny</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Short episodes (Waiting each week for a 13 minute episode. RWBY much?)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Supporting characters had more action than the mains</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Misplaced(?) music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- My friends worship this series and I don't see it's 'light'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would rate it around <b>(6/10) </b>for anyone to watch. It is a good time-passer when you want to binge watch something when there's nothing to do. If those light and fluffy romance stuff's your thing, then by all means, this is your perfect match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well that's it for now. There's still more stuff to do back here, so I don't really know when will I post next. But feel free to come back for some readings to pass your time. I appreciate your support. Especially those who frequented this blog despite it's recent hiatus period. Anyways, until next time, I'm Kuromi signing off. Keep on reading!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello guys, Kuromi here. It's been a while, but I can't help it since I got college classes' works and assignments piling up. However, it doesn't mean that I'll abandon this little blog of mine. So today, I'll be bringing you guys a review of one of the most recent game, <b>Zero Time Dilemma</b>. I decided to write one since I've finally got the true ending.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Zero Time Dilemma</i> is the third installment of the <i>Zero Escape </i>series. It is the sequel to <i>9 Hours 9 Person 9 Doors </i>(<i>999</i>), the first game and prequel to <i>Virtue's Last Reward</i> (VLR), the second game. Directed by Kotaro Uchikoshi, the game demonstrates a great story which pars with the previous couple of games. It was released on 30th June, 2016, and I grabbed a copy a couple of days later for the PC version. That's right, PC players, you can play this game on Windows. Besides PC, it was also released for Nintendo 3DS and Sony PSVita.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But enough with the info, time for the review!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now before we begin, let me just give you guys a heads up. I haven't played <i>Virtue's Last Reward</i>, the second game. At least, I've played a little bit (managed to hassle a buddy of mine) but not much. Blame me for not getting a 3DS *cries*. However, I still can get the gist of things going on here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They brought characters from previous games like Akane, Junpei, Sigma and Phi. New characters introduced includes a firefighter named Carlos, an ice-cream man named Eric and his girlfriend, Mira. Also not to forgot, a mysterious boy with a spherical helmet called Q and a young pacifist nurse named Diana.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The characters were trapped in a place like a bomb shelter where they are forced to play the Decision Game while seperated into teams, where their lives are literally on the line. They could only escape once there are six or more people died, or so they thought. Like previous games, the game's lore relies heavily on multiple universe theory, where each decision will branch off to a different outcome and another decision will lead to another outcome. In this game, most of the characters can finally use their power to shift between these timelines at will as long as the conditions are met. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So by using their abilities, they try to uncover the mysteries lurking around them, the truth behind the Decision Game and make their way out of the shelter with all of them being alive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The plot might looked like they had lot of holes, but once the story progresses, especially after shifting between timelines several times, things finally made a lot of sense. Especially with things going with team Q. The only twist was near the end of the true end. A character which never had any appearance before suddenly appeared. What's up with that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, the only downfall was the epilogue. It doesn't show much of what happens after the events with the true end. There are texts documents in the 'Files' section after the credit roll. But it's not really satisfying. Besides, this game's supposed to cover all holes that's left hanging from the two previous games.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The way they used cinematics for narrations is a new thing considering the previous games which used visual novel approach. Nevertheless, it's pretty nice. Surprisingly, this actually boost the popularity and sale in the West. Perhaps it is because it is similar style of narration in Western games such as <i>The Walking Dead</i>. Contrast to their previous works, <i>Spike Chunsoft</i>, the developer of the game, got a bit lazy on the animation department. However, the graphics were a lot better than the others. Perhaps it is to meet standards of the previous games. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unlike previous <i>Zero Escape</i> games, Zero Time Dilemma uses 'fragments' to proceed with the game's storyline. In other words, it's not linear. True, they do have a menu screen for viewing the timeline flowchart, but to access the next fragment from wherever you currently present were hard to spot on since in the end, you just had to play all fragments and meet all ends to continue the game. Including game over ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The puzzles and escape from room gameplay is still the same as previous games. The puzzles were well thought and challenging. I have to admit, there are some puzzles that really had me hours to solve. (Damn you, laser puzzle!). Especially the puzzles leading to the true end. It felt like a masochist fest as a puzzle enthusiast myself. There are also situations where you need to memorize passwords or answers from different timelines. So this is a good test to see whether you had a good memory or you're going senile. Joking, joking. And of course, the Decision Game. The key of the game where you are given two or more choices, and the outcomes will differ depending on your choice. Sometimes it's as simple as picking the 'correct' answer. But most of the time it's all about your personal moral views and ideology. Which really make things quite interesting, and sometimes pretty personal. (Trigger alert).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm really hyped when they used soundtracks from previous games during certain scenes or escape phase. You could expect for <i>999</i>'s soundtrack during scenes with Akane and Junpei, while you could hear soundtracks from <i>Virtue's Last Reward</i> during Sigma and Phi's scene. But with improvements and new variations of them, which is really cool and refreshing. As a veteran player, I just can't keep my hype down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course, there are Zero Time Dilemma exclusive tracks as well. Which are on par with those comeback soundtracks. If not, better. The sounds made you feel immersive so much that you can feel the tension with the characters in the game. Especially with a pair of nice headphones, my heart races on EVERY tense situation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Regarding the voice acting, I have to say I prefer the Japanese voice acting more than the English voice acting. The English voice acting is great as well, but personally, the Japanese voice acting felt more... alive, and real. But I have to say, the English voice acting for this game doesn't dissapoint me much. I can feel the emotions with it, too. Unlike other localized games, where the voice acting for English was literally sounded as they simply read the script. (Roxas, why oh why...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I got all the endings, including the true end and peeked on almost everything I could with the game. Again, the end was not very satisfying, at least not to me personally. But the plot was amazing and well thought nonetheless. Twists were placed well, too. Graphic-wise, just look at <i>Virtue's Last Reward </i>and you'll get the idea. I'm especially hyped the most by the soundtrack. Hearing a new mixed version of previous games' soundtrack, it was blissful. *Eargasm overload*.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Until next time, thanks for reading. As always, keep on reading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello, guys! Kuromi here, back with an original article out of the whim. Today I'll be talking about what can motivate or demotivate you while gaming. Well, at least to me, perhaps. But I'm sure some of you out there might be agreeing with me on this. So without further ado, let us begin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, let's take a look at what demotivates you from playing games then we'll look into things that can overcome these, things that actually motivates you to play games. So I'll be listing down things that made me personally turned off from gaming hype. I won't be putting it in order, it's merely a list so don't misunderstand the gravity of each cases.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It happens all the time to us players. We have so much games at hand and we feel that we must finished them all as soon as possible. If you're a kid gifted in a luxurious family with nothing to worry about life, then this won't be a problem. But if you're a college student from a family with normal income like me, this is a really BIG problem. There are works, assignments, homework, activities and more that can really messed up our gaming time. I know, it sounded like gaming have more priority than the others, but we're not talking about ethics here turn around and sit at the "I thought I'm right" corner, you goody-two-shoes. When you think about time, it always felt like it's a bummer and I never even touched my games.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So basically, to tackle this problem is nothing more than just mere time management. Yes, sounds very cliche, but it's the truth, so suck on it. Always plan what to play, how long do you play it, and stick with that schedule. I actually end up finishing long-hard visual novels like <i>Katawa Shoujo</i> and <i>Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai</i> with this method. And of course, if you got free time and had no one to hang out with, you can fill it with gaming time. So remember, kids, manage your time. Teens and adults should also take note of this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is one of the most demotivating factors for me when playing video games. Remember when you arranged your games in your games library where you put a Mario party game next to a horror or action adventure game? Yes, that is a real turn off. Why? Because everytime I take a look at those two games, I can't decide if I want to play an instant game or a plot-filled game. It's a matter of convenience over quality, and you'll feel like if you play one of those games, then you will never play the other. Thus, you might remove the game without ever playing it, at least that's what happened with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So it's still about managing. Take turns on the kinds of game you want to play. If today you're playing Mario Kart, then you should play Tomb Raider on the next day. By taking turns, you'll be able to finish your plot-filled games without ever abandoning your instant casual games. For me, I set what games to play on what day of the week. This actually helps if you're playing games like <i>Dissidia</i> where they gave you bonus stuffs when playing on your preferred day of playing which you set on the first time you play the game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's nothing more frustrating than playing a game that clearly shows how desperate the developers wanted their games to sell. These came with a variety of ways to 'sell out' their product. For example, heavily sexualize content (<i>Bayonetta </i>series), publicity over content (<i>Sonic </i>series), milking franchises (<i>Persona 4</i> franchise), and of course, freemium games (all those Facebook and mobile app games). It hurts to see how much they put into the elements that they believe to bring them in more revenue. Credits to their effort, but forking players to actually buy their products? I don't even want to play <i>Persona 4 Ultimax</i>. Really glad that they finally focus on <i>Persona 5</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hear me out, okay. I'm not asking you guys to NOT to play these games, I'm just saying that these kind of games really put me off personally. If it's your cup of tea, then by all means keep on playing. You enjoyed it, then there's nothing wrong. I still wish to play <i>Persona 4 Golden </i>myself. To overcome this, I usually just play it when I'm really bored or I have nothing else to play at the moment. Simple as that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Honestly, this is the most frustrating, if not, the most heartbreaking factor of them all. Currently, I only own a Gameboy Advance, an NDS Lite, PSP 2000, Playstation One and 2, and my trusty ultrabook laptop (Dell Vostro). Remember that I said I love the <i>Shin Megami Tensei </i>and <i>Fire Emblem</i> series? Yeap, the latest games of the series both are only available for the 3DS. Not to mention the crossover of the series is now on the Wii U. Oh, and so as the PokeMon games, especially Sun and Moon. Haha, I really love my life...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well there's very little you can do about this matter. To me, I simply hassle a good friend of mine to play some of the games. Or I revert back to the old days of emulating games (which I actually still do, on some games only). Or perhaps, find a job, save money and finally buy the said console. However, there are some cases that those games might ported to your available consoles. Like <i>Zero Escape - Zero Time Dilemma</i> which is originally released for the 3DS and PS Vita had been ported to PC. Yes, I'm playing it right now. So watch out for a review soon enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What? You're expecting something else? Pfft. Well the last one that usually turn me off from playing a game is of course, the player community of the game. This usually applied to massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. The cases can be varied from toxic players, elitists, or a dead community. To those who know me, now you know why I don't play <i>Dota 2</i> and <i>League of Legends</i>. I also on the verge of quitting <i>Dofus 2</i> and <i>Wakfu</i> because of the community that seemed pretty much dead. If you're not playing MMOs and you think you're safe, no no no... it's the same case as well. Bunch of players forcing their strategies in the face of others on how to play <i>Magicka</i>, group of players starting out propaganda of which meta build to go with when playing <i>Yu Gi Oh! </i>video games and many more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So to overcome this very depressing issue, all you need to do is very simple. Find at least one like-minded friend. Trust me, your whole gamin experience just turned 180 degrees once you did. It is much better if you can get a group of friends. I still run with several guild mates in <i>Dofus 2</i> and that's what keeping me from retiring from that game. Just try not to turn you and your friends into those assholes stated above yourselves. Or you're just contributing to some other players' depression.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well then guys, whenever you want to play a game or while you ARE playing a game, there will be a lot of things that will make you feel depressed or demotivated. It's inevitable. However, it doesn't mean it's the end of game, and of course not the world. The above are just the tip of the ice berg of examples of depressing or demotivating factors in gaming. But each of them had ways to overcome those awful feelings. That means whenever you're stuck with those feelings, there are always be ways to motivate yourself back to play games. Who says gaming doesn't need to have mood while playing, huh?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well that's all for me today. Thank you for reading this shitty rant, it's very much appreciated. I'm Kuromi signing out, and as always, keep on reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yo, peeps. Kuromi here. Today we're gonna take a look at one of the most recently released anime, Oppa-- I mean, <b>Masou Gakuen HxH</b>. The first episode had been released on 1st of July and in just one night, it is already ranked one of the most viewed episode in stream sites like Crunchyroll and on unofficial sites alike. So in today's post, I'll be ranting about what I can say about this anime from the first episode. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember, it's just an impression and it won't cover the whole series. Also take note, I'm not going to make an episode-by-episode reviews. I'll only make reviews when the series had already ended or when it's about to end. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So without further ado, let's get going!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So the episode already started with a rather... 'heated up' scene. Kizuna, the main character, is currently 'charging' up his 'friend', Himekawa. I can't really explain how the process goes, so I just leave some teaser images to show the 'atmosphere' below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It might go well with fans who watched just for the fan service. But to me, I prefer story or plot than anything else. More specifically, thrills. However, it might be good to have some guilty pleasures every now and then, right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So there are three heroines in this series. That means harem genre confirmed. Each heroine had their own generic tropes, rich girl, tsundere, kuudere. But all three of them had one trait in common besides their hair colours and personality. That's right, you hopeless perverts. I'm talking about...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Does breasts really matter? I guess when it comes to selling via fan service, it's a staple, no questions asked. All three heroines have 'canons', so to all 'justice' supporter, I'm sorry. There are no flats here... yet. We have still yet to see the coming episodes, so who knows when a 'flat' character might come. I mean, if they really wanna sell this series right, there have to be one at least. But that's all from generic build up in these kinds of anime. Who knows what'll they're gonna do with this series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So there you have it folks, my first impressions on Masou Gakuen HxH's first episode. I'll be doing a full review by the time this anime series ends, and I can guess it's not gonna be that a long wait. I'll be doing some of these first impressions more soon as the summer anime batch for 2016 are finally out. So be sure to come back often for more updates in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm Kuromi, signing out. Be seeing you guys next time, and as always, keep on reading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, Kuromi here. It's been awhile but finally I got the chance to write. Though, it's 3 o'clock in the morning when I wrote this... We finally got a week holiday for Eid here, but I can't go back home since the flight tickets worth more than my college fees. It's only gonna be a week so I'm gonna be just fine, I'm not jealous or anything on those who managed to get back home... nope, I don't. Really. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So to my Muslim brothers and sisters, I know it's a few days early, but I wish you guys Happy Eid ul Fitr.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Final summation, an amazing supernatural slice of life anime. Very relaxing and very enjoyable. There's no drama, therefore it's really a leisure anime where everyone, even those who rarely watch anime, could really enjoy this show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really love this show that I watched it twice. Now I still watching it as well, but other series got my attention and I have to watch them so I could provide content to this blog, of course. But nevertheless, I would always find a time to enjoy this show all over again if time permits. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To those in search of an anime series that is suitable for passing time yet wanted a really enjoyable show, Flying Witch is my recommendation. That's it for now, happy Eid, and as always, keep on reading.</span></div>
Kuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-56779175324873374172016-06-22T02:43:00.000+08:002016-06-22T02:43:39.276+08:00Seitokai Yakuindomo* OVA - Best Girl Returns! (IMAGE SPAM WARNING)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, Kuromi's back! I know these days I'm getting slower on updating stuffs on my blog. The main reason for that is the internet reception here in my hostel (or dorms if you wish to call it) was really slow and I can't find any materials to talk about. However, fret not for I will always try my best to bring some new contents to you, my loyal readers. For those who frequented my blogs even during my hiatus times, I am truly grateful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, recently I've managed to watch the OVA episodes of one of my favourite comedy series. That's right, <i>Seitokai Yakuindomo* OVA</i>. Seriously, I still don't know the reason for that random asterisk at in the title, is it supposed to be a gag? Nevermind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you can see, the OVA is pretty much just like the regular series (minus the pixelated stuffs from before, but some still do). Dirty jokes everywhere and the tsukommi (comments/comebacks) by Tsuda, Tsuzu and other 'normal' characters made it even better. I've just barely got into like three episodes of it so I don't know myself when will it end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, it doesn't really matter that much. Because the real reason for me watching this series again, besides the stomach bursting jokes, is the best girl of the series for me, Mitsuba-chan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now I shall spam you with her bright self! Prepare to be blinded by light! (Please forgive that Final Fantasy XIII reference there)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's so briiiiight! Best girl for the win! I hope you guys can share with me to bask in her light. She's been my favourite in the series since the first season. I'm so glad she had a lot of screen time even in the OVAs. I just can't stand her cuteness. I am so gonna watch the rest and hoping to see her more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well that's all for me for now. I hope you guys survived this 'image flood' post. I don't know if you guys like it this way or not, tell me your views on these kind of post in the comments below or on the official Facebook page (top screen, in the header). This is more like a rant post instead of a review. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I may be off again for a few days or so, but I'll make sure to write for weekly and monthly posts, so don't worry. I hope to see you guys again next time. Kuromi, signing out and as always, keep on reading.</span></div>
Kuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-69276830968218209212016-06-15T02:06:00.001+08:002016-06-15T02:06:37.298+08:00Nostalgia Hours - Cardcaptor Sakura (Another not so spoiler)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello again friends! Kuromi's back with another <i>Nostalgia Hours</i> segment. Sorry for not posting anything these few days. I've been busy with moving back to the dorms in campus. It took a bit of time before I finally settled in, so thank you for those who checked out my blog even during my absence. But enough with that, let's move on! Today's <i>Nostalgia Hours</i> will be featuring, yeah you guessed it, <i>Cardcaptor Sakura</i>!<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>This show is a classic favourite of mine, but I'm sure you fanboys and fangirls out there love this show as well when you've watched it. I'm holding her stick right now when writing this, her magic wand, not a different kind of stick, you pervert. </span></div>
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Kuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-76874605792406773732016-06-08T12:56:00.001+08:002016-06-08T12:56:37.786+08:00Localization of Summon Night 6: Lost Borders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello guys, Kuromi here. Today we'll be bringing you some news from the gaming industry. Particularly from the JRPG genre. <i>Summon Night 6: Lost Borders</i> will be localized to the West and will be released for PS Vita and Playstation 4 on early 2017. The company that'll handle this project is Gaijinworks. Of course, the fact that Gaijinworks will be handling the localization of the game have sparked some 'issues' among fans and consumers due to their localization project the the previous game, <i>Summon Night 5</i> for the Playstation Portable.</span><br />
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Kuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-79546516715742129992016-06-08T04:23:00.001+08:002016-06-08T05:10:38.193+08:00Finding my voice - VOEZ ( +1000 visitor milestone)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I can't thank you guys enough for keep on reading my blog. I started it out like early a month ago, so getting this much readers in a month is truly an amazing feat. So to celebrate this milestone, I figured I should do a review of a freshly out game, cause' I know you like games, too. I mean, what else could you be here for?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">VOEZ was released on iOS and Android mobile devices through the App Store and Google Play Store. It is the third rhythm game released by the well known Rayark. Yes, the very same producer of the addicting Cytus and feels wagon Deemo games. And if you have played those games, you can bet your virgin self that this, is gonna be awesome. It's free to download, just like Cytus and Deemo. I got myself one, and I, Am, Blown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The song list for VOEZ are new songs mostly. You can't really find them in Cytus or Deemo. This shows that Rayark tried to make something different and independent from their previous games since songs in Cytus and Deemo are mostly the same. But in VOEZ, almost everything are fresh. There are some songs here and there that came from their previous games, but only a handful of them. But of course, all the songs are immaculate... ahh. Not to mention the sound quality is amazing. If you use headphones, you'll notice the bass was enhanced, something different than other rhythm game had done before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The only downside of this game is that it is fully internet connection dependant. You have to log in to play, either via Facebook, Twitter or email. Not to mention they load the songs online as well. It's not like their previous games, which does not require internet connections unless you're purchasing a song. I guess my night owl internet plan is mandatory here. Sigh...</span></div>
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Kuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-62027164183318857192016-06-06T16:21:00.000+08:002016-06-06T16:21:50.787+08:00Okusama ga Seito Kaichou Season 2 airing October 2016 (+ Apology Message)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Hey guys, Kuromi here. Before we move on to the news of the day, I would like to first off apologize for being under hiatus over the past days/week. There's a big harvest celebration (and harvesting, of course) and I found myself no time to update the blog. I also should've updated last weekend but then another bad thing had befallen me. I fell ill. Yeap, that's right, Kuromi's a human being, too. I hope you guys forgive me on the delay and I really appreciate your continuous support for reading my articles in this blog. </div>
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If you guys went to their main <a href="http://www.dreamcreation.co.jp/okusama/">website</a>, Dreamcreation had finally announced the second season of <i>Okusama ga Seito Kaichou</i>. That's right folks, it's time for oppai feast during the Fall season. Though, it might get listed into the Winter 2016's anime. But nevertheless, all we want are those conveniently added titties.</div>
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Further news will be announced in the future. I know it's short, but that's all for now. As always, keep on reading.</div>
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Hey guys, Kuromi's back with the update news regarding the game of <i>Plastic Memories</i> by 5pb.. That's right, the feels is coming, and it's coming really soon! 5pb. had just revealed the platform and the expected release date of the game. Some screenshots also had been revealed.</div>
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First it's <i>Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata</i>, now <i>Plastic Memories</i> are gonna be released using the latest mobile gaming console. That's right, it's Nintendo Gameboy Color. Right? I'm just kidding. <i>Plastic Memories</i> the game will be running on Playstation Vita. Guess I have to opt out of this for now since I got no one to hassle to. But I'll keep on updating.</div>
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Now the moment we've been waiting for, when will it come out? *Drum roll and snare*. The game will be released on October 13, 2016! Hooray! It's really near already. Just when the hype for <i>PokeMon GO</i> is not enough, now this! Guess I really do need to find someone to hassle on.</div>
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The game had been priced over 7,344 yen ($66) in retail stores. Downloading it will cost around 6,480 yen ($58). Also, they announced a promotion pre-ordering the Special Edition of the game. A product code will be given to have Isla's China Dress costume and a special event. Not to forget, they give out free Isla SD figure for those who bought the limited edition of the game which cost 10,584 yen ($96).</div>
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Well folks, that's all for today's gaming news. Get prepared for another feels crash guys, cause' I can already feel the feels are feeling right now. See you guys in the next update soon, and as always, keep on reading.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well he doesn't specifically ask for the details, so I'm just gonna relate this article with my <a href="http://otakuromi.blogspot.com/2016/05/are-you-otaku-normies-faq-response.html" target="_blank">previous one</a>. Also please pay no mind at all to my inconsistent font selections. It's my blog and I can do any sh*ts I want. Anyways, we're not gonna talk deep into this matter (as in super explicit). So don't worry, I'll make sure you guys can ease in this topic for today (no puns intended there). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So before we begin, let us ask our own understanding on what hentai actually is. </span><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Just like how the otaku term means differently between the Japanese and Western cultures, the same thing goes for hentai.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The word 'hentai' that we know today was actually a term used in the field of science/technology in Japan meaning 'change' or 'transformation'. But time goes on and soon it was used to define something as 'twisted' or 'perverse'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So it's up to you to use however you like with the word 'hentai', but I'm going to use the Western definition for this article so you guys could understand lil' bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Little boys and girls, I tell you here and now, that ecchi is not hentai. There are cases that an anime or manga portray so much ecchi that it became borderline hentai and people actually watch them more. That's right, I'm talking to you little boy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ecchi only portrays inuendos and mild suggestive images. But it never went all the way to actual sexual acts as hentai did. So it is safe for underages to watch ecchi animes. But it still might inappropriate for below 15 or so. However, there are kids still watching all these, you should notify your school about this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While most hentai portrays women (sometimes little girls) being 'abused', there are reversed situation where men are the one's being 'abused'. Sometimes, even men 'abusing' men.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not to mention, bestiality. The world of hentai is certainly not for everyone for it is completely bizzare and most of the time very offensive (<i>Kuro Ai</i> just passed through my mind) like the glorification of rape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Japanese have always been weird, I guess it also applied to their sexual interests. It is famous but tentacle porn was actually old school. Not many ecchi or hentai series used this genre anymore (I'm guessing they're getting more normal now), but it's not been cast out yet either. Strange as it may be, but it is one of the attracting factor of Japanese hentai.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now we get to the main question. Is every otaku a hentai audience? The answer is, NO. Not every otaku watches hentai. It's just that almost 7 out of 10 otaku did watched them. But not ALL of them. I won't deny that I did seen some of them, but I got a bunch of otaku friends that is still pure and innocent (maybe). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is a habit of people stereotyping every otaku watches hentai, so to you guys who starting out being an otaku, watching hentai is optional. If you do know any otaku who watches hentai, don't be afraid to hang out with them. They already 'vent off' their 'needs' so they won't 'disturb' you. In fact, most of the otaku guys I know that watches hentai are more polite than normal people. Maybe it's because they know what is rude, offensive and inappropriate through the things they watch, they can differentiate the good and the bad.</span><br />
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Kuromihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05195310323982309603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450832602195719334.post-9793763345927335392016-05-24T21:29:00.003+08:002016-05-24T21:29:57.776+08:00Are You an Otaku? - Normies' FAQ Response<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey you, yes you. Are you an otaku? Don't know? Well look no further cause' today we're going to discuss on how can you identify yourself or others as an otaku.</div>
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Hi guys, Kuromi here. We're going to discuss a topic that has been debated for centuries now (nope, I made that up). Since the previous requested <a href="http://otakuromi.blogspot.com/2016/05/kuroko-no-basuke-special-moves-review.html" target="_blank">article</a> was a success, I'll write another requested article as a thank you to you readers. What's that? My fonts had changed? Screw the details, I'm too lazy to keep changing to Helvetica everytime I write and you know it. Anyways, let's move on to our topic.</div>
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So, first thing first, what in the glob is an 'otaku'. Your first thought might went straight to an image of a either fat or super skinny guy, almost 30 year old, wearing huge glasses, waifu shirt and shorts carrying tons of lewd animu posters. Well fellas, you are CORRECT! ... Just kidding. Being an otaku can't be determined by how he/she looks or wear, it is way, waaayyy more than that.</div>
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In Japan, the word 'otaku' is to relate a person with his/her most favourite fandom. It doesn't have to be anime/manga fandom. If a person loves, let's say, history, then in Japan, he/she will be called 'rekishi otaku' (歴史オタク, Eng: History Otaku). You're saying that you're a One Direction fangirl and you're not an otaku? You're a friggin' otaku of One Direction! Yeah, take that you normies!<br />
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However, in the West (even here in Malaysia, my place), once a person hear the word 'otaku', they will instantly relate it to Japanese anime fandom. Worse, they might relate it to stuffs like hentai. (We'll discuss this on another post). Stereotyping much?<br />
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All in all, it's up to you on what really defines 'otaku'. To me, I consider the original definition which is from Japan. But when I converse with my readers, I'll go with the Western view (or any Eastern countries outside Japan) as most of my readers, you guys, had that mind set with relating anime/manga fandom with the term 'otaku'.<br />
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Now this will be an interesting topic to talk about. But I'm not that brave enough to talk much cause' I'm afraid there will be weeaboos out there, reading this blog post, and commenting with full on Capslock on what might be discussed here.<br />
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I'm not trying to flame any side but it had been spoken and I'll say it again. Weeaboos are almost like otaku, but their love (or obsession) for the sub-culture is way deeper and sometimes, just sometimes, twisted. I won't judge anybody here, I mean me myself is a sucker for <i>Shin Megami Tensei</i> related stuffs (proud to be SMT 'weeaboo') and <i>PokeMon</i>. Ah, childhood. You can listen more about this from my buddy Papa Frank on his video <a href="http://youtu.be/OFQQALduhzA" target="_blank">here</a>. Now let's move on before they pound on their keyboards in the comments section.<br />
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Now we arrived to the part we had been waiting for. It's time to see which faction do you belong to, perhaps the Dauntless? Amity? Abnegation? Nevermind the <i>Divergent</i> reference, let's move on.<br />
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So how did we know if we, or someone else, are otakus? There is a theory that goes like, if you watch this much of anime or read this much of manga, you're an otaku. Now I'm going to say it straight to your face. IT. DOESN'T. WORK. THAT. WAY.</div>
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Being an otaku doesn't require much 'dedication' to be one. Otakus aren't a secret society like Freemasons and such (but we do have signs, symbols and secret messages that can only be understood by fellow otakus like the above test). Once you have an interest in anime, manga, figure or any of those stuff, you're already an otaku. It would be much more concrete if that interest of yours becomes a fandom. Just don't get into it TOO MUCH until it becomes an obsession. Then you're just another weeaboo.</div>
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So, are YOU an otaku? It's up to you yourself to consider what to call yourself. Be it a fanboy/fangirl, a geek or whatever, it's all you. Don't let any other people determine who you are. Like Jesus had said, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. (I can't believe I quoted Jesus in an article like this, lol).</div>
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Leave your thoughts in the comment section below. I'm Kuromi signing out, and as always, keep on reading. See ya'!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next, we have the infamous magic passes by Kuroko. Kuroko had trained himself in the art of misdirection from magic trick books and applied the same principles to his passing and positioning skills. His ability made him took the role similar to a pointer/point guard even though the anime's intermission labeled his position as [???]. He held the ball only for a second before redirecting it to an open teammate and this creates the illusion of his absence, making the ball pass seemed curved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next is the <i>Ignite Pass.</i></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Kuroko, instead of redirecting the trajectory of the passed ball, he give a speed boost by palm-punching the ball in the same direction it was heading, reaching the targeted teammate without interception. Lastly, his </span><i style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cyclone Pass</i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Using the momentum from spinning his body several times from home court, he passed the ball horizontally to the other end of court with blazing speed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now, it's time to take a look on the Golden Boy of <i>Kuroko no Basuke</i>, Kise Ryouta. His main skill is mimic his opponents' move and making it his own. In other words, he's a son of a b***h move thief.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well basically it's just copycat moves. All players do this in game. The anime just made it seemed special as Kise often buffed up the moves he copied and the fact that he could copy advance moves by the <i>Generation of Miracles</i> members. If you can mimic other players' moves during games, congratulations, you're the next egg head of <i>Kuroko no Basuke</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ah, the memorable Meteor Jam by Kagami. It is indeed an advance move, but not impossible. It's a common move among top basketball players, often used during 4th closers which is the same situation where Kagami first execute the move. The anime suggested Kagami's jump is his out of the ordinary skill that could rival the </span><i style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generation of Miracles</i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> members' level of play. Does anyone remember Michael Jordan? Then this is possible to be imitate by players.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I bet the writer must've been thinking, "If a guy never miss a shot, that'll be cool". Bam! Midorima was created. But it's still plain normal, so he went one step further, court end to court end perfect shot. Shooting from that distance? Possible. 100% chance of sinking it? Hands up, I say nay. No real person had done that with close to an 80% chance of getting the ball in from court end to court end. But hey, everything's possible in anime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now this is just another exaggeration of anime on real life moves. The <i>Emperor Eyes</i> is nothing but anticipation and observation skills. I'm a tennis player, and anticipation is a key skill as well. What I'm trying to say is that the anime simply made the big deal out of one of the basic skills in any sports in a whole misdirected way. Misdirected, heh, get it? No?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's nothing really much to say about this move. It is simply just a hard on dunk. Granted with Murasaki's natural athleticism and huge, strong physique, the dunk he did was indeed powerful. But he's not the only one who made the board went down. Shaquille O'Neil broke down a board with a dunk before too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First of all, as the above shown, I got myself <i>Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4</i>'s best girl (to me that is), Amagi Yukiko. The illustration features her from <i>Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena</i> (Eng: <i>Persona 4 Arena</i>). The size is of standard third sleeve, though, I use it as first like a normal card sleeves. The sleeves are high grade sleeves, meaning it is thicker than standard, the surface feels smooth but not plastic-like. All in all, it is pretty durable. Below I show you more pictures of it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The sleeves cost me around RM45 ($11.05 , yeah, Malaysian currency dropped down hard). But it was worth the price, to me at least. It is an exclusive sale so I just HAD to get it. There are other <i>Persona</i> characters too like Mitsuru, Aigis, even Labyrs. But first, I need to get Yukiko-tan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All of the above are traded with some of my own cards, except for the G-Guardian cards. I got it off cheap from a friend. The usual price is RM20 ($4.90), but I got it for RM5 ($1.20) each. I got two, so you do the math. Finally my Genesis clan deck feels a lot safer, but not until I got myself some Sentinel Guard cards. But I'll get it eventually.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello guys, Kuromi here! It's time for a quick look on upcoming Summer 2016 anime. Today features one of the anime that taken the storm in the anime community using its best trait, of course, fanservice. The anime was titled <i>Masou Gakuen Hybrid x Heart</i> (Eng: </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16.5px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Hybrid × Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia</i></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">). Produced by Kadokawa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes, that's right people, it's that time of the year again. So prepare your tissue boxes for those who watched these kinds of anime for the, uh, <i>plot</i>. Coincidentally, at my place here, Malaysia, it will be the fasting season for the Muslims. Guess I can enjoy this piece all to myself. Kah kah kah! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you can see, the anime's all about oppais and oshiris (if you understand that, good for ya'). It could even rival with <i>High School DxD</i> (can't believe I actually mention that one here).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really don't mind watching these kinds of anime even though I sure hell well aware the story would be pretty shitty (it is a kind of guilty pleasures for me. And I mean <i>pleasure</i>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So that's it for now. Stock up your tissues and oil cause' I might do episode by episode reviews of it soon. See you guys soon, and keep on reading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, welcome to <i>Kuromi's Sound Selection</i> for May 2016. In this segment, I will be posting the songs I've listened to and the latest anisong/ doujin music released recently. This will be a monthly post, so stay tuned for next month's selection. </span></div>
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