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12 Nov 2008 mellow_bunny

Fanboyism | Part 1: Kannagi, True Tears and a little bit of Toradora!

I have come to .. adore Kannagi. It has reminded me of True Tears, most likely because it was being discussed in #ab as I watched episode six of Kannagi. I’ve decided to do a series of Fanboyism posts. Basically posts which delve into shows or characters that I like a lot. Usually I will discuss characters that I actually fanboy. Tonight I will touch on Tsugumi from Kannagi and briefly on Noe from True Tears. Both characters that I have on my himegimi list ;)! Read more…

06 Oct 2008 mellow_bunny

Tidbits | Music and my mind or being creative.

I got hos in different area codes

In an amazing turn of events when I awoke this morning nothing had changed. I didn’t awake to find myself somewhere else. I did not awake to find I had a completely different life. I did not awake to find that everything I knew was a conspiracy or lie. In fact I awoke to find life was just as it was when I went to sleep. This post was considerably depressing when I first drafted it. I decided to lighten the tone though and see if I can’t imagine a world which would be better, one I could dream about and that would get me through the day.

In other news I need to find a nice journal, with a nice leather or substitute cover. Why? Well I have so many things I want to write down these days. Small ditties that pop into my mind every now and then. Something I can write my post ideas in for the most part. I find myself scribbling down layout designs and website plans literally on napkins these days. If my laptop had a touch screen i’m sure I would use the screen writing function. As it is however it’s not practical to use a pen on my screen… it tends to cause damage D: (thanks nephew).

I like the idea of having a journal too. I spend a lot of time on public transport and having a journal would be perfect for 1) keeping me inconspicuous and avoiding eye-contact 2) ensuring that all the amazing ideas and thoughts don’t go to waste. Using public transport gives you time to think about “stuff”. Just everything. If I could use this time of day more productively I would feel better. Who knows, I might start drawing.

The thing is I really want a good one right.. and I have no idea where to look. My sister probably knows a shop in the city somewhere. If you could point me anywhere though I would appreciate it.

I was thinking about my anime watching habits and the shows that I like or appreciate. A lot of them are comedies sure, I do find however that I am drawn to shows with alternative styles. Take as an example Dead Leaves. I loved it.. it was funny, nonsensical and looked like nothing i’d seen before. I’ve also enjoyed movies like Tekkonkinkreet and Appleseed. Quite opposite when you put them together but then they stand out from the norm anyway.

Something along the lines of this style...

or maybe this...

I’m not aware of anyone else who does this but i’ll let you in on my own mind anyway. Whenever I listen to music my mind drifts to this story. I see this story as an anime that plays in my mind. The art style shifts quite dramatically from loose brushstrokes to intense detail depending on the speed or actions of the people or environment. It involves four people so far, they are rebels of some sort. Rebels for a good cause. I’d put their age at around 20? Give or take a few years. I haven’t seen their faces yet so I couldn’t really say.

The music sort of dictates what they are doing. If I listen to Daft Punk I always see these characters running from military forces and exchanging fire of some sort. They seem to be able to create visible force shields as well as fire energy with the use of high technology that is positioned around their head as well as a natural ability of some sort. The technology shifts from being internal and overlaid on their vision to being expressed physically with tattoos of varying colour and design that light up when the character’s ability is in use.

I have this Daft Punk album called Alive 2007. It’s a bunch of remixes they performed live. Anywho whenever I listen to the album I can imagine this massive long battle which culminates in the destruction of this massive broadcasting fortress that is under control of a great empire. It would appear the empire’s methods include lying to the masses to keep them under control.

It doesn’t matter what type of music or when I play it. I always get these characters and they mould themselves to the music and react to it depending on the mood it conveys. It’s amazing, I just wish I could draw it all. It’s funny… I used to think that only artists were capable of thinking of unique art pieces. I guess this was because they were able to express it. I know differently now though. I can think of these things but translating them into a form for others to see is the bit that I cannot connect.

Anyway, here’s to a great week everyone!

ZOMG SOMEONE VECTOR THIS <3 | Care of nekosasu!

02 Oct 2008 mellow_bunny

Code Geass | The little train that won’t go away.

I don’t care about it. I wish to state this clearly. I DONT CARE ABOUT IT. WHY MUST YOU PEOPLE TORMENT MY RSS FEEDS WITH THIS UTTER NONSENSE. Sorry.. it’s been a long day. A looong day. Work was very tiring as there are lots of issues I need to resolve before my deadline tomorrow. The issues seem to be growing rather then shrinking. Also I was at work early today for a meeting.

I don’t hate people’s posts about the show but seriously it finished already.. who cares anymore? A new season is upon us and yet there must still be ONE ZILLION posts on Code Geass being crafted as I type this. You know what ignore this post i’m just being a total bawmonster.

In other news i’m waiting to see Toradora and Xam’d. Yay for FLV anime ;P! Also I want to see Quartet. The show should be airing in about 6 hours or so which means I might be able to see the raws tomorrow. RAWS U SAI? Yes I say. I can’t be bothered waiting for subs :D!

P.S The site looks a little different cos I got COMPLETELY pissed off at work and decided to bum around for 30 minutes.

Maid + Gun + Eyepatch = YOU ARE DOOMED SUCKER

16 Sep 2008 mellow_bunny

Feeling Good | My most wanted song in an anime.

I couldn’t let this go. Seriously I love music. This song… has to be my most wanted song in an anime ever. I can just see it now @__@! Damn I wish I could make anime magically. Seriously.. sit.. close your eyes.. and envelop yourself in this song.. let your imagination create the scene.

Anyway I found a couple of versions on Youtube. I’m not sure which version I like the most.. they all invoke different ideas.

Nina Simone

Michael Buble

Muse

In other news the ninth episode of Xam’d was again most excellent. Me and Extrange discussed it a bit and damn.. Extrange is following this series closely. There was lots of points that he er pointed out to me. The biggest one being the similarity between Nakiami and Haru (see the episode ten preview at the end of episode nine). This show is QUALITY. True quality, thank you BONES.

Also there are lots of exciting things being planned in the shadowy underworld of anime blogger developers lol. I wish I could say more.. OHH HOWW I WISH. I can let you know that 2009 will be a big year for mellowSPACE. The site is getting a bit of revamp to help it grow. Not only will it get a revamp in looks but there will be a few new features and a lot more content that you want to see ^^!

Anyway. My week at work begins tomorrow.. and ends on Wednesday. Hahaha I took a day off sick today and I have annual leave as of Thursday/Friday. I’ll be online but I have a lot to do over those four days. I’m meeting up with an old friend and hope to discuss my Anime Blog Anthology idea with him. Also i’ll be traveling for a day in total. It will be fun to see family though.

Peace out ladies! Have a great Tuesday!

P.S Does anyone else here get annoyed at seeing Danny Choo feeds on 1 billion other anime blogs? Seriously.. why? No disrespect to the guy… but that’s some sweet market penetration. WHY? It’s not like the blogs that have the feed actually receive anything back.. I just don’t get it :/

29 Jul 2008 mellow_bunny

Nanoha Movie SPOILERS

I’m putting in this warning here at the top so you don’t get spoiled by what I have written below if you are reading a summary from a RSS feed. Just to let you know my source is extremely reliable and has never been wrong with his information before. You probably recognize him (see picture below). He’s an industry expert and much loved Otaku-king.

Onsakumaru. Reliable. Dependable. Renewable.

Not to mention why does almost everybody like this show? What is it about these guys.

Oh.. that's right.. hot chicks, magic... and yuri.

Anywho I don’t think I’ll end up watching this movie. I’m just not a fan :/

29 Jul 2008 mellow_bunny

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu: Fun times and kawaii maids.

Moooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~

This show has my approval. Why? WHY MUST I BE SUCKED INTO THE MOENESS D:! If my friend Stevie was here right now she’d tell me it’s a curse and we’d discuss the many ways in which I show my unmanliness. (Off topic… in a large way.)

I like the show for it’s upbeat fun-loving atmosphere. The main characters Yūto Ayase and Haruka Nogizaka have a lovely budding relationship. Yūto has the type of character that DOESN’T SUCK. You know.. the whiny “zomg why do girls jump on me BAWWW” and Haruka is just cute as hell.

They spend some time in Akibahara shopping and things. Haruka has drawn up a map with a picture of a cat on it. Yūto mistakes it for a bear but recovers nicely :D!

ROARRRRRRRRRCAT

Episode 2 introduced a new character Amamiya Shiina (thanks meganeshounen), even if just briefly. She looks mischievous.. although I hear Haruka’s sister Mika is pretty damn sneaky too.

Muuhahahahahaha totally mischievous.

Ruka Ayase is hilarious along with Yukari Kamishiro, ah yes.. drunks. I can’t say I’ve seen a lot of shows with drunk funny people. The last one I can remember was probably Please Teacher.. but my memory is fuzzy.

Oh yes drinking games lead to all sorts of fun.

So I’m enjoying this show, it’s an easy watch and it’s funny. It also has lots of cute girls and heads up.. I sense maids.. possibly copious amounts of neko maids in the future.

ZOMG.. this girl looks like a friend of mine... damn my mind...

So it would seem it’s way easier to put pictures in a post then words but hey, i’m not much of a writer :P!

-Toshiyuki-

17 Jul 2008 mellow_bunny

HAPPY USAGI WEEK!

As you are ALL aware, this week is National Rabbit Week (July 15-21) in the USA (Google it if you don’t believe me). I thought now would be a good time to discuss with you some of the aspects of my great family. Let’s start with the three main types of Bunny. We begin with MoeBunny.

MoeBunny

MoeBunny is the type of Bunny you just want to hug and squeeze. MoeBunny normally hangs around other MoeBunny types and avoids contact with CrazyBunny and ThinkerBunny. MoeBunny can be found in most anime and manga and is second in the animal girl category only to Neko Girls.

MoeBunnies are like… 45% of my greater family, they live overseas, mainly in the Asian zone. They love to make sweets and pastries and thus I am well looked after when it comes to Custard Tarts. MoeBunnies are the popular type of Bunny and more readily accepted by Humans, Traps and Taiyaki.

CrazyBunny

CrazyBunny is a bunny you don’t want to be with in dark alleys, dark buildings, abandoned areas and dungeons. Basically they are batshit insane. The only time you want to be around them is when you have a gift of carrots and sugar for them and you are being chased by bad guys. These guys are badass and will FOOK YOU UP. They also know how to party (link picture unrelated but HO SHI-).

CrazyBunnies are around 24% of my family. These guys live all up around South America, Europe, Africa and Antarctica (those ones are probably the worst). I keep in touch with them all on a loose basis they can be handy if you want a good time in town late on a Friday night. Also if you need anything like.. you know.. “killed” they are your best bet. Also these guys like to participate in those bunny suicide comics (BATSHIT I TELL YOU).

ThinkerBunny

ThinkerBunny types are the most logical, the better prepared types and the leaders of my family. They own all our big businesses, they are in our government, they invent our new technologies. They are also very balanced and help keep order in our society. Considering that we generate over 73,000 new family members every hour it helps to have Bunnies with good management skills in charge.

ThinkerBunnies are around 30% of my family. They are located all across the world and always close to urban areas. These guys are great to hang out with and like to chill out and relax with a dance party on the beach most weeknights. They are also in my opinion the sexier types.. so classy and refined.

The Other 1%

The rest of the family (including me) are the rare types. We live in random locations around the globe and form part of the Bunny Protectorate. We defend the lives of our fellows and at times blend in with Human society in order to fulfill our mission.

CELEBRATE!

So that’s my family. Enjoy this special week of celebration and don’t forget to deliver a carrot cake to your closest Bunny friend <3!

07 Jul 2008 mellow_bunny

It all begins with a bang.

That’s right you think you know your way through anime and manga. You think you are oh so hip and cool with your knowledge of the five basic categories. Comedy, Horror, Action, Romance and Traps. The real knowledge though lies in something much more deeper. Much more tangible. Much more muched with things.

I GIVE YOU… PURE REAL KNOWLEDGE:

I think it is safe to say the world is a better place because of Chuck. Not to mention he has a MySpace page so he must be up and down with the youngins.

Because I lack the will to write anything even remotely related to anime and because i’m at work and can’t access all my web resources I leave you with the following video.

19 Jun 2008 mellow_bunny

Epic Language?

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16 May 2008 mellow_bunny

Dumb Decisions.

Normally lead to a BAD END. Without being specific, marrying for convenience is a bad idea. Don’t do it. You know i’m talking to you. Seriously. Think long and hard.. think years into the future. IT’S A DUMB DECISION.

Now onto anime and the dumb decisions we can see in them. PRETTY MUCH EVERY ANIME I HAVE SEEN features characters making DUMB DECISIONS. It’s inescapable if you are male, single, a loser and or have purple hair.

If there was a way to describe how infuriating these moments are, i’m sure it would involve loud noises, throwing of items, death threats, booze, swearing and most likely a grilled sandwich.

This happens in real life too. Take for example Johnny. Johnny was a good boy, he went to school everyday, he did his homework, his chores and he did as he was told. One day Johnny thought it might be fun to say hi to those kids who hang around the back of the school “fighting” as they called it. Johnny was excited to be part of this event and was quickly in with the rest. Unfortunately, Johnny had assumed weapons were allowed and proceeded to stab his opponents to death.

Ok so that was fiction. The point is dumb decisions occur all the time and they are fun to laugh at. Like when someone accidently sends financial data that could land a company $43 million on the wrong side of the profit line.

Let’s be serious though. There are ways in which to avoid making these decisions.

Number one… ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR FRIENDS ON THE INTERNET. Real people are full of crap.

Number two… make sure you always choose the middle option. Remember you are there to lead, not to read.

Number three… if Hiromi gets a train at 8am on the Keiyō line heading towards Soga at what point in her journey will she become a victim of chikan.

If you follow these three steps and calculate the minimum amount of anime episodes you need to see to reach OTAKU-JIJI status, you will suceed. Also if you happen to be a fan of crazy anime and lolis don’t forget to check out Kyouran Kazoku Nikki. It’s brilliant. Also the end of the Anime Blog Awards is nigh so go vote.