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Weather sucks. Super polar Michigan land. I don't think I'm comfortable driving until peak Spring. Even when the sun is out, I don't want to push on the gas too much due to the accident.

Considering my poor entries recently, maybe I should blog something good. I seriously wanted to throw some chairs yesterday.

Anyways, I've been considering on purchasing FINAL FANTASY TACTICS. Oh wow, the PSP website just gave me nostalgic goosebumps. It has been a long time that I've played the game, and it's one of the games that I have an urge to return to. The same goes with Legend of Zelda: Windwaker.

However, I read a couple of reviews on FFT that criticized it, and they made me remember a few things about the game such as the lack of character non-combat interaction (during travel. Doesn't seem important. Less than Tactics Orge??), bad ally AI, useless spell casting due to enemy movement and time casting (HASTE! HASTE!), and of course the difficulty. Also, the party members are limited and the enemy can outnumber you, which is unfair. I like being attached to my party especially since you can hire/recruit the members.

I didn't get far enough to get immersed into the story. I can't even remember what happened in Vagrant Story.

TO quote a reviewer: "Fire Emblem is tactics". I have to agree there. FE is dangerous!

But I think FFT is in the same league as Monster Hunter: the difficulty bugged me so much that I want to push myself to succeed against it. Push myself to practice, and to return to what I didn't complete, to return to what I desired because I felt like I was playing a potentially good game.

I also played FFT Advance which was equally addicting. The story was shallow, but I guess I got sucked in by my "hard work syndrome". I like to be rewarded.

Just like recently in Monster Hunter: Got me a rare bowgun frame for entering a dangerous environment and surviving ^-^; MH is annoying that it makes me collecting materials over and over again for particular weapons/armor, which means hunting so many big monsters and hoping that I get them. Ugh. However, I am doing great against Lagiacrus. I am improving. That's what I like: Proof that I can improve.

I'll make my decision tomorrow. bill time...

My paycheck stinks and I want to get Windwaker and Skyward Sword. Maybe Okami and Muramasa. there's still a lot of older games I haven't played. Even in the Pokemon Series.

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Comedian Kevin Hart x Danganronpa series (contains a quick Dangan 2 spoiler)






Remember my seiyu meme? Day 11's question was: The seiyuu with the best singing voice.

Here's my Horie Mitsuko (堀江 美都子). The theem is called "Growing Up", the opening to "My daddy Long Legs", based on the novel of the same name. Horie starred in three World Masterpiece Theater shows, singing for them. In MDDL, she voices Judy. I think I want the soundtrack.

Originally posted by doggiedynasty at 30 days of Seiyuu Meme (Day 1)

Continuing 30 Days of Seiyuu meme. Links to previous entries are given.

Day 29: Your least favourite seiyuu ever

I don't have one, nope (or I never "met" him/het yet). I wouldn't even consider Chris Sabat my least favorite. Everybody has strengths and weaknesses.

I like VAs too much.

On Sept 15 was the birthday of Hatake Kakashi from NARUTO!. For some reason, I still like this video ^^:.



^ This video is related.

Well, to explain last week: An awesome game moment (also yesterday). Niece, slightly angry Sunday.

I am liking Kamen Rider Wizard. After Fourze, I seriously need to maintain watching a happy show.

Going or not going; house, family
It's getting COLD!

The weekdays were mostly smooth. There is still talk about the move, but things are uncertain due to financial issues. Boiler needs a little fixing. You know that feeling you get when you're really certain that you're doing something right, and some circumstance turns the result around? I am not that good with machines; I was following normal procedure, and then I'm forced to call a plumber.

Munchkin Niece came over for the weekend. Nothing out of the ordinary; she was a good girl. Still, it's quite cute when she begs.

Yesterday, I saw an adorable frog near my dog's area.

I finally found it
After reconnecting an old TV, I jumped back into playing BREATH OF FIRE 3 (ブレス オブ ファイアIII) and resumed my quest for a very rare sword that I have been looking for quite some time. After so long, and thinking it was some kind of myth, I FOUND THE INFAMOUS GKS!.

GAHHHHH! FINALLY! This is the main character's best sword. Still, after all the trouble, I wish it was better. Maybe have a Holy attribute or a "heroic strength" attribute.

But now it's time for the next challenge: Getting "The FISH" in Breath of Fire 3 (like I did in BOF 4). There is also the GooKing Sword in BOF 4 (also, defeating the strongest monster called Rider).

Seiyuu & Romi Paku
IMO! And it's my opinion: The monthly poll for "seiyuu of the week", or the selection of names, is quite narrow. Next time, I may vote for Koyama Mami and Namikawa Daisuke the next time.

Speaking of seiyuu, Romi Paku received vocal surgery and can't talk for a while. Needless to say I'm worried, but I occasionally hear/read about her surgery's result on Twitter. I just want to hug her sometimes.

Ohara Sayaka also had surgery. If this is common among voice actors, shouldn't I hear about it more? Not surgery, but voice damage (or just physical difficulty during the performance). At one point, Koyasu Takehito suffered hypernea.

Something on Petter Cullen too for The Predator.

I finally DID it
I returned to MARIO KART WII! yesterday after a long while (maybe two months). This time I drove with the Nunchuk, and it provided me some of those amazing steering and wheelie that I have ever witnessed so far. I managed to pass through RAINBOW ROAD (including bank that I'm quite afraid of and fall off 90% of the time). I've beaten 150cc SPECIAL CUP and unlocked Mirror Mode and Daisy.

The C-stick, of course, provides a LOT OF CONTROL compared to the Wii Wheel (I usually use that). Still, when I beat 150cc, I used automatic shift rather than manual as a test. I need to practice the nunchakus more.

Continuing 30 Days of Seiyuu meme. Links to previous entries are given.

Day 26: A seiyuu you'd hang out with

a ton?

Kappei (Yamaguchi Kappei (山口 勝平)), Tanaka Mayumi, and K-sensei (Katsuki Masako (勝生 真沙子))!

I love K-sensei's laugh, she eats a lot, she loves to travel, she loves games, she can teach me golf. And apparently she likes to drive?

I WANT KAPPEI TO TEACH ME HOW TO DRAW! ><; But he's quite a smoker. I probably wouldn't like that.

Also Morita Masakazu is single. ;) He seems really cute.

Tanaka Mayumi seems cool to be around with.



LOTS OF FUN @ SAKURA CAFE (tanaka Mayumi)

Continuing 30 Days of Seiyuu meme. Links to previous entries are given.

Crap, I have one day missing. Also, DAY 21: The seiyuu with the most acting range, I would like to add Kuwashima Houko (桑島 法子). Wanted to list her with Hayashibara BUT she left my mind somehow.

Anyways, let's continue. This is a double entry cause I might not have much time on later today or tomorrow.

Day 23: Cool dude seiyuu
This is for yesterday.

Someone (male only) who I just think is kickass/cool when I see them perform?

Nakai Kazuya (中井和哉) definitely comes to mind. Just downright cool. He has cool characters like Date MAsamune and Hijikata ToshiROU (he's even the actual Toshizo in a video game???).

Hiyama Nobuyuki (檜山修之). Just Hiyama.

Otsuka Akio (大塚 明夫)

Furuya Toru (古谷徹) because of his dedication to the fans, and especially his dedication to Amuro of gundam, and Seiya of Saint Seiya.

Miki Shinichirou (三木眞一郎) as well because of his characters. Or rather his actual person? Wow, he loves cars. And it's like every time I see him, he looks funny. Like, he might cover his face, or wear funny clothing, or wear dark sunglasses. I'm like, "what's with him?"

And it's like, in every work that Shinsengumi appears in, Hijikata Toshizo (that also includes Nakai's Toshirou from Gintama) is portrayed as a cool character in every way.

Nakata Jouji, who also voiced Hijikata, but is now Serizawa Kamo in Hakuouki. Also, one bad ass vampire that I can ACTUALLY like.

Hiyama also voiced Hijikata...

That's all I can think of so far. I can't give a single answer.

Day 24: A seiyuu you make fun of
Kappei. (山口勝平; Yamaguchi Kappei). Funny, and also a pervert.

Tanaka Mayumi.

Also, K-sensei + Twitter = butt monkey (having recently forgotten her script at home). Although she seems to have a lack of confidence, which concerns me sometimes. Also, hair color change.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ButtMonkey

She really sets herself up in being teased (or pat in the back ^^;). It might not be nice to tease. She seems to like laughing too.

MikiShin again, because of his wardrobe (but he has now has some lovely black hair).

Sure, there might be more but I'm in a hurry.

Back on the GOOKINGSWORD HUNT! DAMN!

Continuing 30 Days of Seiyuu meme. Links to previous entries are given.

Day 21: The seiyuu with the most acting range



Ishida!

This is a lovely one. That reminds me, yesterday, I watched Blockbuster Buster's Top 10 Voice Over Actors video I'm quite happy about his choices, but I'm a little puzzled about him saying "actors that get by using one voice or variations of their voice." What is the latter supposed to entail? Like, dialects?

Which also reminds me on how people complain about an actor "who only has 2 or 3 voices". Insulting.

Anyways, here are my choices.

Tobita Nobuo (飛田 展男), Matsumoto Yasunori (松本保典), Ueda Yuji (うえだ ゆうじ), ISHIDA AKIRA (石田 彰), and Yamadera Kouichi (山寺 宏一).

Yama-chan, AKA Yama Kouichi, is like a seiyuu icon. He's even in Disney movies (for some reason. maybe because he's an actor) while the cast, like in English, are adopted by celebrities. So, he gets these chances to play iconic characters in Disney (including in Kingdom Hearts game series) like Genie from Aladin, DONALD DUCK and The Beast. Furthermore, he dubs various popular actors. His Donald Duck is fantastic. I don't think I hear any flaw.

Well, the flaw is, sometimes you don't understand what Donald says anyway ;)

I talked about Ueda plenty. He even "voices" a ton of pokemon (with Miki Shinichirou). Along with the singing voice, quite a package.

Whew, I really wanted to mention Ishida SOMETIME in this meme. Child? Yup. Woman? Yup! Adult, yup. Older? Yep. Animal, yep! Sexy, mean, kind, etc. Tobita has wide-range as well! Also...NicoDouga has turned him into a meme. His fans had made some craaaazy videos on him. Really, who came up with the Perverted Kamille idea? *Rubs forehead*

I can probably add Sakurai Takehiro too. I will also say Seki Tomokazu (関 智一). I talked about Seki Tomo's roles under 'birthday" tag somewhere.

For the girls, Hayashibara Megumi. Maybe she's like Yamadera cause she's an icon. Geezus. IMO, she inclines towards adults, animals, KIDS (girls and boys).

Some of these are difficult to imagine, especially if they're being pigeon-holed. Gonna have to personally explore their careers yourself, unless they can change their roles in such short time. Especially for recent works.

If anyone have any opinions/suggestions, enlighten me.

My days so far on 30 Days of Seiyuu meme.

Boy, I talk too much.

Day 01: Your favourite male seiyuu
Day 02: Your least favourite male seiyuu
Day 03: Your favourite female seiyuu
Day 04: Your least favourite female seiyuu
Day 05: A seiyuu you’d watch in anything
Day 06: A seiyuu that always makes you laugh
Day 07: The seiyuu you find easiest to recognize
Day 08: The seiyuu you find hardest to recognize
Day 09: A seiyuu you’d rather not watch in anything

Day 10: A seiyuu that creeps you out
Day 11: The seiyuu with the best singing voice
Day 12: A favorite picture of a seiyuu
Day 13: The seiyuu you’d pick to play you
Day 14: Your favorite role from your favorite male seiyuu
Day 15: Your favorite role from your favorite female seiyuu
Day 16:: The seiyuu with the worst singing voice
Day 17:: The series with the best cast overall
Day 18:: A series you would not have watched had a seiyuu you liked not played a role in it
Day 19:: The first seiyuu you remember liking

Continuing 30 Days of Seiyuu meme.

Day 18: A series you would not have watched had a seiyuu you liked not played a role in it

In virtually all cases, I don't choose a show primarily because of the cast. They can be wasted in anything. From what I watch, I am not upset with the seiyuu cast; the genre, the overall construction, of the show has to hook me.

However, would I have skipped Saint Seiya OMEGA or waited later if it did not have a good cast? With Midorikawa Hikaru as the lead? I guess it all started from curiosity.

This is for yesterday.

Continuing 30 Days of Seiyuu meme.

Day 16: The seiyuu with the worst singing voice

Mm...

I don't like these questions, but I can actually answer this better compared to the other "negative" topics.

Maybe I have not been looking good enough, but I can't seem to find a good Miki Shinichirou (三木眞一郎) song. At least not many? I'm not sure what it is. I came across one, but the title is forgotten (I have to check my mail).

"WING FORM" of Kamen Rider Den-O is tolerable but I prefer Sword form!, but I seem to often hear Miki and many others in rap or obnoxious rock. He doesn't sing in rap, y'know!? Then there's songs that he just talks. I'll have to keep looking. Maybe I'm just unfortunate.