Doggie

Keeping up a good pace on my memes; "Doggie Week" is tomorrow or Tuesday. I should make that a "tag".

I am tired.

For tonight, going to briefly talk about gundam. JUST LIKE the seiyuu meme, I found a "30 Days on Gundam" meme, but I don't think I can do it at the moment. Maybe next year? Maybe in 2013, when everything has settled down, and I end up wherever, I'll have watched plenty of gundam. Cause I just started Zeta. Day 1 and Day 2 I should be able to answer easily, but the rest...seems to be for veterans.

( 30 Days of Gundam Meme )

Also, I learned how to create a Lj-spoiler! I am quite slow...

Now I don't have to use the "highlight to read" technique.

MS IGLOO Recollection
There are two parts of MS IGLOO, and a 3-episode sequel "Gravity Front". I have no idea what IGLOO could possibly mean. There doesn't seem to be a single hint. When I first heard about it, I thought maybe it was a mobile armor. In MOST cases, the title of a gundam work is named after a machine, a group, or a year. Like there's G (God) Gundam, there's W (Wing) Gundam, Gundam AGE, F91, Z (Zeta) Gundam, ZZ (double Zeta), etc. 08th MS Team is based on what is says: The 08th Mobile Suit unit commanded by Shiro Amada. SEED...there's only SEED mode.

The first two parts are called "Hidden One Year War" and Apocalypse 0079", both centering around the actions of an engineering squad of Zeon whose number and full designation I can barely remember. Olivier May is in charge of evaluating the machines and reporting about there at the end of the each ep. Turns out, as the One Year War progresses, these machines are conveyed as "obsolete" or "not that useful". In the first ep, the Jomangund anti-ship cannon, but is it out shined by the mobile suit Zaku forces.

Ogg (I think) is the Zeon Rival to the Federation's Ball, but were piloted by a ton of rookies. Not that regrettable. They also designed a Mobile Diver, a machine to perform atmospheric re-try to shoot down missiles.

If I know one thing, if you're a pilot to one of these machines, you're going to die. There's a death in a single episode. Heck, death really really revolves around this entire series, especially MS IGLOO 2. But hey, it's gundam. It's war, and you totally got to die in this franchise.

For MS IGLOO 2, we are taken to the Federation's point of view. Very reminiscent of a war movie, especially with the CGI. Ben Barberry looks like a familiar actor, or someone you'd usually see acting as a main role in a war film? Anyways, I found MS IGLOO 2 a little...scary. Each main character was touched by a Death God (impersonate as a beautiful female floating around), and each one just had a terrible trauma. And they really...lose their sanity.


Actually, I think Ben (first ep main character) was very unlucky. The last two are insane because they carried a grudge. It's just awful to watch.

Zeta Gundam
Starts off rough. Kamille Bidan (Nobuo Tobita!) is the main character, and he shows newtype potential quite early in the show, but he seems to be from Earth? Kamille hates the TITANS for some reasos. Oh yeah, he is quite a rebellious jerk. Still, it's strange for him to jump out a jeep and to leave home to join AEUG. Or maybe I am not understanding something?


The TITANS are not-so-nice people. In Gundam 00, there are the A-LAWS; an autonomous force, the TITANS committed themselves to oppressing/destroying the Zeon movement, utilizing radical means to do so such as attacking a colony with poison gas. TITANS work for the Federation though; Kamille's parents seem to work for the TITANS, and Kamille criticized his dad about a mistress he's been working with.


The show doesn't start off happy at all like I said. Kamille's attitude and the TITANS's cruel way of getting their way makes the start interesting. OK

Continuing 30 Days of Seiyuu meme

Day 08:The seiyuu you find hardest to recognize

I really don't know. It could be anyone. The point is not to be recognized, it is to act and see another character. I guess when I see a show with a bunch of young girls and boys, the thought of trying to recognize anyone is not on my mind.

"Everyone nearly sounds the same" I think. If Saiga Mitsuki plays a sad boy or a happy boy, so can someone else.

I often find myself having to look at the cast list.

August is almost over.

This is Wada (Hua Tao) of Koihime Musou, voiced by Hiyama Nobuyuki (see tag). He'll say stuff along the lines of "BECOME BETTEEEEEEER!"

The sign on the desk (my memory is FAILING!) says "medical king" (医者王; ishaoh), a reference to Yuushaoh Gaogaigar (A show that Hiyama voices in). Like Wakamoto Norio and various others, Hiyama's characters are inclined to becoming video memes.

Because of the recent NARUTO (comic) hype, I'm nearly exhausted.

I'mm surprised that it's Wednesday; my desire was to wake up at 6a but I ended up waking up near 9. Wanted to get some typing in, some calls, some writing, because my week has been me being mostly selfish and worried.

Ehh...I'm kind of OK with unemployment, which gives me the focus to do other things. It gives me time to regulate myself and reflect; at the same time, I can get discouraged and my mind conjures up these feelings that say, "I don't want to work". Only because I was getting frustrated.

But I'm quite too young to retire.

RNC
I already talked about this on Plurk, surprised that the result didn't leave my neck ripped out. Because Democrats are the enemy right? Or low informed? Least that's what I'm told to be: Democratic.

In the dictionary, "liberal" is not a government term but is defined in one part as "broad-minded".

Anyways, I had the intention to watch the entire 2nd day (from postponed 1st day) of the Republican National Convention. I took a nap, my mistake, but woke up; listened to some of the convention on the radio.

Anyways, I've decided, since HISTORY IS FUN, I'm going to post info on the U.S Constitution, primarily its amendments (Bill of Rights being first). Since they love to talk about that, and it's going to be a refresh.

Bashing + RP retirement
So, I gave up on a couple of blog RPG games (if I can call them that), explaining that my lack of focus and interactivity in the game occurrences are a burden. I'm not that good in creating topics either.

I hate giving up, but it looks like I just don't have the same influence as other players who can easily gather pals around to play and create scenes. I don't have the same closeness with any person. Plus, maybe my choice also had to do with not only the game genre choice, but trying to completely follow what was important in the game. It felt like a weak point. It's becoming more and more apparent to me. I can turn around, and I'm behind.

Most interactive "impact" that I have is on srwug_alpha_rp, where I play Bernard Wiseman from War in Pocket.

So, what did I mean by "selfish" at the beginning of this entry?

How should I say this? I don't want to leave Michigan. And I wanted my mother to stay home. She's originally not from America and wants to return to her old home, but I would have to go with her.

I feel like I'm a big loser because I can't find a good place for myself. I wouldn't be able to financially support anything. Again, I need to keep up with the "Doggie is Doggie" mentality and accept it. It's not like life goes the way we want to. I just hate the fact that I feel less mature than usual.

Also, to lose the "family house" (that's what I call it) means to put away all the memories that came from it. And, I can't say that I am the best in long-distance driving. I'm royally screwed if I move out of country. I don't like being in a place where I have no idea where I am.

Also, my dog has to go with another owner. Someone nice is going to take her.

I'm losing precious things.

Others
Trying to convince K-sensei (Katsuki Masako) to play Mario Kart 7, but I can't get the sentence correct.

I"m sure there's much to talk about. Maybe Saturday or Sunday. Still recovering...

"You're gonna love me!"

xD Oh boy, let me go to bed.



Seriously though. I think Bale is cool, but why use that type of voice. To quote ERod: The Blockbuster Buster: "I sound like an @##$ hoooooooole"

So true.

Hi. Well, what's going on? I've been sick.

GAH! IT'S HOT!
It hurts to walk outside.

Health: Dad and me
I'm feeling better, and dad is occasionally in high spirits. Dad has bad blood circulation, which makes him tired, but he is doing good. He could've ended up worse I think. As for me, I don't think I've ever a felt a less stuffy throat in a long time. After getting over most of a cold, I bought a nasal spray. It seems to be doing its job. I am coughing less and I feel less phlegm; however, my throat is still sore and my voice is still hoarse. Today, especially today, it feels like I'm getting a lot of mucus again cause I clear my throat a bit more today.

I guess I still have some more fighting to so. Does my hoarse voice have something to do with it? Still, the less stuffiness is quite good.

My voice might take another week...

Andy Griffith and Me
Another American icon gone. Andy Griffith passed away on July 3rd. For a man with a long career, there would be too much to talk about. I used to watch both the Andy Griffith Show and MATLOCK, the latter being quite entertaining. Even though he's a lawyer, he's like a detective. Can't help but think that way when the events are surrounded by murders and he checks the scenes out. Matlock is also strong in deduction. Couple of things I liked about Matlock was his smarts and his attitude.

Because I haven't watched the Andy Griffith show in a long time, I can't remember. I used to watch reruns with my dad, but that theme song is quite memorable.

All my friends know the lowrider
I am contemplating on joining the SCCA.

Sailor Moon Returning
LINK: Sailor Moon Manga Gets New Anime Series in Summer 2013
Momoiro Clover, the group who did the ED for Pokemon: Black & White.

I did enough fangirling yesterday, so I'll just relax and express my thoughts on what a remake could mean. Cause the first show left an impression, I have my doubts. I am happy that a new Sailor Moon can emerge in this new day and age, but should it? This obviously isn't the 90s and the use of CGI has considerably increased. The animation and art may be relatively better, but how about the direction of the story? Maybe I should ask myself why I liked the old Sailor Moon? The first of its kind? Well, it's like Super Sentai, and I like the characters.

People talk about today being the "Moe Era", but aren't the Sailor warriors "moe"? I don't think Japan would do something stupid like make everyone look like Chiba Usa. That's what Pretty Cure is for and it still has an ongoing series. It's also pretty action packed.

I hope they keep the gag. That's definitely one of the things I liked about it. Also, the music. What is the new music going to be like? I loved the music, even in the awful English dub! ~_~; The dub retained the original music I think in Sailor Moon S.

The seiyuu (voice over). Of course, of course. It's probably...impossible to retain the former cast. At least, all of them. I only say that because of the tendencies I see in most shows. Aside from that, I think most of the casts are quite fine in returning to their characters. If not, they may either:

- Play the Senshi's/Scouts' parents. Parents in Japan or from their planets. For example, Mitsuishi Kotono being the new Usagi's mother or maybe even Queen Serenity.

- Play the villains. Whether the important ones, or the poor helpless victims.

It's still too early to talk about and worry over.

A what?
I'm watching GSN (Game Show Network), and there's something called a "Bible Competition"?

VID TIME!


Is anyone hungry? (Make sure you're not eating or are about to..just in case)

Questionable or not, these are addicting videos. Very well made. It's like I'm watching documentaries.

Father told me about the Superman curse...



Which reminds me:

Hello Monday.

On MAL, even though I was hesitant, I typed up my view on GUNDAM AGE after reading some discussions on the forums. I asked myself, "what do I really think of the show??" Despite having difficulty in expressing myself, and little confidence, I went along with the review. I don't do reviews because explaining my jumbled thoughts in words often lead me to embarrassment. It was even tougher to attempt making a review spoiler-free when I'm caught up. And are my thoughts truly real?

For now, I would give it a 6 out of 10. So that's kind of like a 3 out of 5. In letters, that'd be like a C. To me, it's an average show. I don't think it wows me, nor does it give me a lot of emotions. A few, but not a lot.

The main point of AGE is: "A story than spans 3 generations for 100 years." (100年に渡る3世代の物語)

So, what do you think?

( More on AGE, spoiler free )

I know one thing, I think it's really lame how they use the veteran voice overs. I swear Yamaguchi Kappei was in the show for like ... 10 seconds. And I think Saiga Mitsuki was a random kid for one or two episodes. Romi Paku...then there Yusa Koji, Sakaguchi Daisuke (where IS MAX?!?!), etc. Also, Itoh Kentarou! WASTED! Morita Masakazu is in it too but not much. So is Madono Mitsuaki but he seems cool.

VID PICK!

名優 by れもん on pixiv

I forgot. More in the world of Music: Bee Gees Member Robin Gibb is in a coma. :( So sad...he's been fighting a lot of health problems. Who likes the Bee Gees? ;)

At the Library yesterday, I wanted to pick up The GodFather novel but I didn't have my card and I had some dues.

But I took a glimpse of it. I only remember a courtroom but not names. This lack of memory when it comes to the points of composition is really concerning me. It also discourages me to read. What should I do?

Goodbye: Aono Takeshi
Like I said in an previous entry, VA Aono Takeshi has passed on.

Kind of like Dick Clark, he had a wide influence on Japanese voice acting (and even acting? Tokusatsu?) that I'm not old enough to follow it entirely. But because he's been with us for so long, and it seemed like nothing could slow him down, you could catch him just about anywhere and anytime.

Many fans relate Aono to Sanada Shiro (in blue) of SPACESHIP BATTEL YAMATO and the grandfather of Maruko in Chibi Maruko. Aono voiced both characters for quite a lot of years, Sanada having a handsome voice at one point. ;) In current generation it is probably Mihawk from ONE PIECE and Kami and Piccolo Daimaio (Great Demon King Piccolo) from the Dragonball Series (The latter being only in Dragonball). Or is it Gengai of Gintama? How about Roy Campbell?!

Which reminds me, Mihawk. Aono surprisingly had handsome characters. Even older, he had a tiny hint of handsome in his voice that I think my ears were shrewd enough to pick up. Course, that may seem strange. When I first heard his Mihawk, I'm like "Huh? Is that him?" It's quite difficult to explain or show since Aono-Mihawk mostly sounded astringent. And his 2nd voice actor seems to give him more of a "cool-headed handsome voice".

Thinking about, I think I had my start with Aono as Murasaki or Daimao or Kami, all from Dragonball. Hahah. Who knows? But they stick out the most. That above photo has Murasaki (his name means "purple") and it had the misfortune of having Goku's staff pushed up his butt.

Oh yeha, let's not Forget DR. WILY! From Megaman/Rockman series. Aono voiced Wily plenty of times, which I think makes the voice of a scientist/doctor attached to him.

"GA-HAHAHAhAHAA!"

Gaming / "Retirement"
Just something on my mind about roleplaying games.

( I was considering... )

EDIT: Which I'd like to add, imperial_saga's Cornelia x Roy is well done. Suck on it, NARUTO>

Video
Now for videos. Someone kindly made a tribute video. Thank you Aono.



From Sad, to humorous. Did this happen to you? (WARNING: Guy on Guy stuff. AKA: Yaoi and Lady Gaga): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeyrjmihGGo

EUREKA SEVEN! If it should get another award, it should be for music themes. This is "DAYS" by FLOW. Lovely! I could listen to it anytime. Why didn't I put it on my Iriver yet? o-O



Amnesia scares time!


Another guy x guy reaction (LOL). It's safe, just the swearing. Lol, "Does he know what he's doing?!" They are watching Ikoku Irokoi Romatan (Al x Ranmaru; Suwabe Junichi x Itoh Kentaro)


Which reminds me. I might have a "hentai challenge" (with K-sensei). Oh God help me...

No, not with-with her.

I wanna cry just a little

Aono Takeshi has passed on.

I just enjoyed him so much. For an old man, he seemed unbridled. I wouldn't know where to start.

Foolish thinking or not. I've been waiting for him to get better. I finished Zero no Tsukaima last week, and his Osmond was replaced by Bin Shimada, which I only noticed last weekend. Matter of fact, Shimada Bin has replaced many of his roles. Wikipedia also stated that his roles stopped at 2010, which scared me a bit. I thought, "he never recovered..."

And this was just last week. I'll definitely miss that laugh too.

Goodbye Aono...

HEAVY WINDS in Michigan

This entire week could be summed up with babysitting and dad, who was hospitalized again since Saturday. That guy is lucky and unlucky at the same time. Met him in the hospital a few times and he is doing better. Matter of fact, I thought I had to say goodbye to him because of talk about hospice. Not sure where that came from. Luckily, we were relieved quick, but he might need another operation.

Good grief...more surgery?

Niece has been with me throughout most of the week. (lol) Funny girl. She loves to sleep on me too, geez. A pleasant kid most of the time, but she's a bit rough and knows that crying can get her attention. I really wonder if my sister isn't that dense enough to know how much of a smartie pants her kid is.

Seiyuu Awards
The results of the 6th Seiyuu Awards (voice actors of Japan) were revealed. I am happy to see KEIKO TODA, Hirata Hiroaki, and Kenyuu Horiuchi winning. For Hirata, I never got into Tiger and Bunny for some reason, and I was psyched that Hirata got the main character. And how many times did I talk about Toda Keiko?

TODA, as a voice over, probably is best known as the symbolic ANPANMAN but he is mostly an actor and a singer. Also dubs Julia Roberts often (who is also popular and pretty). Oh, and quite gorgeous too.

I never thought that Kenyuu's versatility would be honored in this day of age, especially this soon.

Eguchi Takuya, who won New Actor Award, I think is in Gundam AGE now as ASEMU (photo above)!

AGE is fun. *Nod* Sakurai Takahiro won too oh, the fangirls. Winning the kids/family award is OTANI IKUE! KAwakami Tomoko was honored too...

Work
I had an interview for a marketing business, but didn't work out. Interview can mean so much, it sucks that it can be a weak point to many people. Of course, dad tells me to have more faith. The first step is to know that you were told to be "considered a candidate". That should help me at least.

What the hell NARUTO (comic) / Annoying stuff
OK! I'm actually a little annoyed as to how some comics can make me feel retarded in comprehension. There's Nabari no Ou, which feels to me to be a lot of complexity in the story line (or is it the translated dialogue?). The BLEACH fanbase makes me wonder if I'm stupid for actually liking the comic because I see so much complaining. I really enjoy D.grayman, but find myself going to Wiki a lot to understand some plot elements.

And now there's Naruto.

The concept of the Uchiha clan is simple: Power and hatred. Itachi has been Sasuke's center villain for a long time. But sometimes I wonder if Kishimoto gets coerced into retconning by his assistants.

Sure, Shounen doesn't have to make sense and it tries to teach us a lesson. Ask yourself, if someone killed your family and asked you to gain power, what would you do?

( Highlight to read about recent chapters )

I guess without ANY of this, Naruto wouldn't have a foil.

Still, I have to keep reading to find out what's going to happen. It's getting good in some areas. And I frankly don't get the dislike of Uzumaki Naruto himself. he has a nice crazy. He's stupid, he's overpowered, but he knows better. He doesn't respond to grudges or other negative emotions.

Oh, and Zero No Tsukaima is annoying me a little too. Maybe I'm really not into harem...

Another annoying thing: CYBER FORMULA SAGA!

O
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I think shitty SUBTITLES and BAD ART/ANIMATION aged me 30 years. And don't get me started with Hayato. Although, deathlike knows how to add in humor when it comes to this.

Before SAGA, I finished CF Zero Realm which had some intense racing. I should nominate SekiToshi for Seiyuu of the Month of seiyuu next time.