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Today was the first of October, meaning summer is over and nico has a new layout!

Ok, so it’s not THAT exciting, almost not worth mentioning if not for the few new features they got going. Read more

First of all, apologies for my no show these pass few weeks. There’s been a lot of things I’d like to blog about (ish) but I just haven’t gotten the time or creative juices flowing. I’m also enrolled in more classes than ever. orz

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Source: Seiyuu News

The official Re:package album released 8/27, peaking #3 on the charts on its first day. The album has all of the tracks from his same-titled Winter Comiket 73 release, but also includes kz’s three new songs since then: Light Song; Last Night, Good Night; and a brand new song, our music. The cover also features redjuice’s awesome artwork, who did the PV for LNGN iirc. I still need to get my copy. Hopefully they haven’t ran out of LE’s before I order. Read more

Missed the thread? It’s archived for great justice.

In other news, I’m back in school. As if my blog wasn’t dead enough. orz

While searching for VOCALOID covers again a day or two ago, I remembered kz’s latest hit that have ridden up the VOCALOID Rankings for the past few weeks, Last Night, Good Night. Many recognize this song from its striking PV, courtesy of redjuice graphics (known for his illustrations contributing to ryo’s World is Mine). Of LiveTune fame, kz’s trademark ambient trance style is ever present in this song, while Miku once again reaches for the high pitches. Naturally, the song is hard to sing realistically, but there’s one singer so far that has pulled it off. She goes by the name of ちょうちょ (choucho).

Choucho is another singer that has been compared to gazelle, but there is something in her voice that rings a bell of familiarity. When I heard her version of Seikan Hikou (キラッ☆), I could not help but think of Ishida Yoko. Unfortunately, she is still rather unknown in the Nico Singer sphere, but hopefully with the popularity LNGN (currently the song’s most viewed cover) she will gain a bigger following. There isn’t a nico singer wiki page for her yet, so check out her blog and mylist for more from her. She’s one to keep tabs on.

If there’s one thing Negima you should watch, it’s the Ala Alba ODA. Actually, it’s the only thing you should watch. Forget the Xebec anime, the SHAFT anime, even the OVAs, and especially the Live Action (unless you’re looking for humor); Akamatsu has done something right. This release proves to be the refreshing renewal for the series that it truly deserves. Read more

Yes, I’m off to Japan in 12hrs time — my first time nonetheless. Granted, I’ll be stopping by the land of my fathers, Vietnam, before I step on the land of the rising sun. Actually, the majority of the trip will be spent in Vietnam, but I’m not complaining. I’ll be sure to buy lots of fake designer clothes in Saigon. I’m also staying at a shnazzy 5-star resort, thanks to my dad. Time to tan up! Oh, and I’ll visit relatives and what not.

I’m still not sure what exactly we’re going to do in Japan, but I know I’ll stay 3 days in Tokyo, 2 days in Kyoto, and 2 days in Osaka. I’m pretty sure I’ll have enough time to stop by Akihabara, but I don’t buy a lot of merchandise in the first place. I’ll probably only get seiyuu CDs or mags. I know there is this event that Minorin and Hocchan will be doing while I’m in Japan, but it’s for Druaga and I could care less about the series. wwww

So, I’ll see you guys in 3 weeks. :)

PS: I got my Minorin DVD on Wednesday, but I’m too lazy to review it. I’ll just say that any Minorin fan should get it, even just for witnessing Jyunpaku Sanctuary - acoustic version- and Minorin’s tears of joy. Limited Editions get a delicious poster, too.