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Why ODEX Fail
[Posted @ 3:10 PM]
First and foremost, I'm not a intensive anime watcher but I've been at least watching certain genres of animes online for about four years which was relatively short as compared to other veteran anime bloggers/watchers out there who seemed to watch all genres of anime titles. Neither do I possessed wonderful command of English nor racked up numerous achievements academically with worldly knowledge to comment or critic. However, I just to share some of my personal opinions which hopefully may help ODEX's infamous reputation instead of merely bashing ODEX up and down like 'YOU FUCKING SUCKED!' end. Well, not like ODEX's gonna read this post or what but I just wanna let this 'crap' out which was swirling in my mind for the past week.
Oh ODEX, take this as a National Day gift from me to you =).
1. High Pricing for VCDs
ODEX sells their VCDs, a box of 12-13 episodes at S$29.90, frankly speaking, I've never even heard of ODEX until they started the 'I'm so gonna sue your pants off' scare like a year ago [yes A YEAR AGO!] and I've since stopped downloading anything online via BT so I'm not sure if ODEX can still sue me for illegal downloading or what haha. Anyways, a VCD at S$29.90? You gotta be kidding me and the price doesn't seem to drop till early this year when they finally started to realize that there's something called the 'DVD'. The one and only anime title set I bought was 'Kiddy Grade' at S$10.00 and I even asked the shopkeeper if it's really S$10.00 cos if not I'm not buying it as it's not worth any more than that price, yes it's that bad.
So what if ODEX's pricing is cheaper compared to the US and Japanese counterparts? THEY are MOVING ON, and I'm assuming ODEX's still in the 'Let's try to clear as much stock of VCDs we have before we upgrade to DVDs and make them buy it again muahahaha' mindset which totally pisses me off. It's the same gimmick with some music record companies, they release a normal album by an artist and then a few months later they release another normal album + special DVDs and finally a deluxe album + exclusive DVDs + photo shots. Let's face it, the main objective of any commerical company is not to satisfy me, you whiny brats, but to maximize profits.
2. Dubious Subtitles
It's only a few days ago that I watched the poor 'Kiddy Grade' VCD which was sitting in my shelves for probably half a year lol, unwrapped. MediaCorp Arts Central broadcasted 'Kiddy Grade' on National TV before and I assume they used the DVD version since the quality was okay, I mean my TV's not the best but it's okay to a non-picky quality person like me. So I'm really not covering 'Holy shit, the quality's like SHIT!' But the subtitles ... the most important probably next to quality to a Non-Japanese speaker like me, is indeed questionable, I won't say it's lousy or sucks, because it's really tough to translate some lines really. Some may argue how about we compare it with fansubs, reality check, fansubs are NOT always correct, so you Non-Japanese speaker so-call anime watchers out there, don't think you're so good just because you compare fansubs with ODEX's subtitles. But that doesn't mean ODEX can crap their way out as they have ample experience in this industry and even had ORIGINAL translations in their hands, I mean it's like failing a paper with the answer sheets beside you!
I used to watch 'Inuyasha' on Arts Central and sometimes with my very limited knowledge in Japanese I'll go, 'What the hell, the subtitle's weird! It doesn't flow that way!' The beauty in fansubs is that they will try to stick to the original meaning as close as they could without jeopardizing the whole meaning. Like having the Japanese word in Romaji in the subtitle while giving the extra 'Note' somewhere on the top on the screen explaining the meaning and stuff like what they did in Manga. Not to mention the pleasant font fansubs use for easy reading pleasure and some fansubs go the extra mile with different coloured fonts for each characters so that anime watchers know who's talking. Seriously, if ODEX can do all these stuff, it will solve the point mentioned above about the pricing, I don't mind paying if I can see the effort and the worth, I'm sure other anime fans don't either.
3. Defensive Attitude
Famous statement from ODEX in regards to their video quality;
'Perception Problem.'
LOL, is that it? Is that what you just got to offer? No other words? All ODEX do was just to be defensive, no wonder noone likes you! Instead of being defensive like a typical Singaporean company, why not embrace that mistake you made and turn it YOUR way? Gain RESPECT, admit mistakes, we are humans, we make mistakes that's why there's such thing call the 'Human Error'. Explain why, be transparent, listen to your customers, instead of hiding in that nut shell of yours, it's no wonder I never heard of ODEX till a year ago. Good example is the Seven Seas Entertainment thingy, lolicons over the world were overjoyed when 'Kodomo no Jikan' was licensed, but halfway, Seven Seas dropped it because of the excessive content in Volume 3. Lolicons over the world were extremely pissed and pressed for reasons, what can be worse than being boycotted by almost half the world? Seven Seas acted fast, set up a blog, described and list out their explanations for the drop. Not sure if you guys were satisfied with the answers and reasons, for me, I don't personally care cos ... I'm not into Lolicon.
Anyways, let's say if one day Seven Seas announced that they dropped 'Strawberry Panic!' ... Seriously, you have a fucking pissed Singaporean up your asses and you better have a WONDERFUL reason why, lol. But then I reckon Seven Seas will still give me a smile and recommend other great titles to my genre ... instead of just retorting, 'Stuff it in or leave', attitude. Back to ODEX, what the hell have ODEX been doing for the past few years? Nothing, besides counting their cash I reckon. The only interactive action ODEX did was the focus group thingy some Singaporean anime bloggers went and gave their comments. But then holding a focus group is not good enough and there seemed to be no results in the outcome except for more cases of people been sued. The website is still dead but I'm sure it got even more hits than it was alive LOL. Hope the website will be up soon and probably do some explanations and it better be good than just 'Oh downloading is illegal, we're going to sue you!'. Fine, *SLAMS MONEY DOWN* Then, what about the improvement of your products?
4. Licensed Anime Titles? Where The Hell Are They?
Look at the list of anime titles ODEX claimed to have licensed. So, how could I don't see most of them proudly stacked in VCD/DVD stores around? I only see some of them, most of the stores just display a few selected titles like Bleach, Naruto, Gundam Seed and a handful of others. What happened to the others? I'm especially interested in the progress of 'Bakuretsu Tenshi Infinity OVA', 'Fate/Stay Night', 'Girls' High School', 'Hitohira', 'Negima!?', 'Ouran High Host Club', 'Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru', 'Romeo x Juliet' [<- NOT EVEN FINISHED AIRING YET!?], 'School Days' [<- LOL], 'Strawberry Panic!' [<- Really, Screw This Up And We're Through]. Instead of having an always updating website, please at least tell us when these titles are out, you think by just listing it up as your 'Licensed Titles' means it's done? What, gotta wait 2-3 years for the release of VCDs? Then another 1-2 years for the release of DVDs? You gotta be kidding if you think we will wait for you, imports, here I come.
5. 'Third' Business - Suing Anime Fansub Downloaders
Oh yeah, there's been a uprise of cases in the crackdown by ODEX in destroying lives of many student anime fansub downloaders. With the most recent one, 9-year-old was caught illegally downloading Japanese anime online.
Extract From The Article;
'The student added that though he had seen some warning posts on online forums about illegal downloading, he thought it 'wasn't that easy' to be caught.
He said: 'I heard from friends that if I downloaded anime using a particular peer-to-peer file sharing protocol, it would be difficult to track.'
Peer-to-peer file sharing allows users to download files in small information packets from multiple users, instead of a single source.'
Apparently, poor kid got the OPPOSITE information lol, it's EASIER to track using a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol, remember Napster and KaZaa? And yes tracking downloading is very easy, with the help of your service providers of course =), as if they're going to pluck a household from air. Is ODEX trying to reap the losses or rather money back because we wouldn't buy VCDs from them or from the goodness of my heart, threatening educating the public by punishing some scapegoats to hang in front of their door steps? Instead of suing the pants off poor students, why not use that time/money to gain RESPECT from the anime watchers community? People do not respond good to threats these days, so what if Singapore's still a 'FINE' city? Use your brains, what good do it have in long term if you lose the RESPECT from us now? It might be good use with the Singapore Government but doesn't mean you do good in that aspect, you're a commerical company not a Government for goodness' sake. One good thing, congrats, you made your point, downloading Japanese anime online is illegally. Bad thing, you're supressing good paying customers with your fucking attitude and quality, goodbye.
Overall, ODEX, you lost me as your happy paying customer, think about your actions and don't even try to gain respect with your old ODEX name. Btw, what's the meaning of 'ODEX?'. I sincerely hope you consider changing your company name, gain more experience in dealing with consumer behaviour and come back in a few years time with a humble attitude. If ODEX can do that, I will surely revert to purchasing from ODEX, because it's always better to buy in Singapore than import, practically, the pricing should be lower. BUT, if you continue to do the five points I mentioned, seriously, the happy paying customers will convert to deal with imports, like me. You think you monopolize the anime industry?
Think again.
Armed with my new credit card, I can do whatever I want online.
Take that, ODEX. We don't need you, YOU need US =).
[Signing off @ 5:25 PM]
PS: I'm not much of an anime watcher now ... no thanks to ODEX and well lost of interest + no shoujo-ai titles, moving more to safe zones like Manga and playing Maple Story. Comments (0) |
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
Angelbox Strawberry Panic! Doujinshi - Ichigo no Tsubomi
[Posted @ 8:06 PM]
The long awaited release of Strawberry Panic! Doujinshi! XD.
Disclaimer;
I DO NOT TRANSLATE STUFF FROM JAPANESE TO ENGLISH.
only Mandarin to English.
I do however refer to the RAW [Japanese] version sometimes when translating to kind of double check and make it more 'Real' cos I like it lol.
I do not scan, so I don't claim credit for it, so please do not ask me where I got my scans. PLEASE.
Be warn, what you are about to view contains mature themes and it may not be suitable for minors [Those below 18] so if you're weak in the heart, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED. I will NOT be liable for any damages - be them physical, emotional, or blood loss from viewing. =)
If you agree, please click on the 'SHOW' button to see the link.
FOUR links are uploaded in sendspace, megaupload, yousendit and mediafire.
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Hope you enjoy the release as usual! =). Any errors or comments please direct to the blogger comment or tagboard.
Now on to the blog poll of 14th July 2007;
So the Song of the Month of August is ... 'Where I Belong' by Tanya Chua XD. Ahh, this song sure brings back memories ... I was Secondary 3 that year and participated in the National Day Parade in the Combined Schools Choir. That's why I got B3 for CCA lol ... even though I was a slacker in the Computer Club heh. It was a really great experience and we got to do fun stuffs after the post-parade like throw the water in the dozen bottles of water they gave to us each at each other, have free KFC and Pizza for lunch like every single week we go for rehearsal, reach home like 10-11 PM in the night every week and best, get a few fun packs every week LOL.
Ah, enough of random stuff, cya.
PS: Did a little edit to the blog poll just now ... eh, please vote for the new blog poll XD.
July 2007 Purchases From Play-asia
[Posted @ 6:48 PM]
Whee, I finally ordered the three Strawberry Panic! Drama CDs from Play-asia.com XD.
However, only two arrived =(, 'Strawberry Panic! Original Drama CD Lyric I, Miator Compilation' and 'Strawberry Panic! Original Drama CD Lyric III, Lulim Compilation'. 'Strawberry Panic! Original Drama CD Lyric II, Spica Compilation' will only arrive after the first week of August. Oh well. It's okay I guess.
WONDEFUL NEWS! Whee, Seven Seas Entertainment has announced two of their latest yuri licenses, 'Hayate Cross Blade' ‚Í‚â‚Ä~ƒuƒŒ[ƒh by Hayashiya Shizuru (Onegai Teacher, Strawberry Shake Sweet, Sister Red) and 'Akatsuki-iro no Senpuku Majo' ‹ÅF‚Ìö•š–‚— by Hakamada Mera (The Last Uniform aka Saigo no Seifuku). They also announced two yuri novel titles: 'Girls Love' and 'Girls Revolution'. I wonder what's the novels about lol ... never heard of it -.-|||.
Whoa, I'm seerrriously going broke lol but happily broke XD. I did mention they also licensed 'Hatsukoi Shimai' and 'Voiceful' as part of their Strawberry Line of Yuri Manga ... great year!!! I hope there's more such surprises later on ... I'll be sure to buy them ... =).
PS: Angelbox's Strawberry Panic! Doujinshi - Ichigo no Tsubomi's done, will be posted tomorrow. Cya!
Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora Volume 4 DVD Special - Onsen Tenshi
[Posted @ 9:12 PM]
Went for a drive juz now =). I think I almost crashed cos I was having this chocolate-eating grin stapled to my face lol.
Very very entertaining special episode ... fanservice for yuri fans, neko fans and Waruteishia fans ... I think the screenshots speak for themselves ... =) Enjoy.
But let me explain screenshots 11 and 12 lol before your minds tumble down the gutter;
Kaon and Himiko were in the Onsen [Hot Spring] with Tarurotte who was floating around and Tarurotte's head unwittingly bumped Himiko's ... back making her shriek lol then Tarurotte's tail ... kinda swiped against Himiko's behind again making her moan, as seen on the misleading pictures above ... of course that made Kaon very very pissed off that she summoned Murakumo but Himiko kinda hold Kaon off from attacking the unawared Tarurotte who was enjoying herself very much. Feeling very bold, Himiko kissed Kaon to stop the assault.
*Kyaaaaaaahhhh* I think I squealed with joy!!! LOL! SOOO CUTE! It's sooo funny to see Kaon grumbling about 'touching' her woman ... lol <-- Okay that wasn't in the lines but I get that feeling hahahaha. It's sooo cute to see Kaon getting so very protective of Himiko lol XD. Loved the moment Himiko kissed Kaon to shut her up and both of them dipped into the hot water still in hot embrace XD.
After that, Himiko's finishing up her drawing of Kaon against the dark night ... ending with Himiko blushing as she finished, Kaon smiling tenderly at her and them looking at the moon.
Hope you enjoy the screenshots ... heh
PS: I will be reviewing 春夏秋冬ドラマCD 逆襲の赤ズキンチャン [Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu Drama CD Gyakushuu no Akazukin-chan] loosely translated as 'Little Red Riding Hood's Counterback' as soon as I get my hands on the Booklet;
The Drama CD pretty much relate to the 3 chapters in Yuri Hime 5, 6 and 7 and a little bit of speech of Reiko-sensei from 'First Kiss' chapters.
Two Translated ShizNat Doujinshi Scripts From Yamibo.com
[Posted @ 1:35 PM]
As per volk's request ... here's the translated scripts of the two ShizNat doujinshis from yamibo.com by kaya-sama and D-sama respectively.
kaya-sama's doujinshi;
http://www.yamibo.com/thread-51270-1-3.html
Title: It's difficult to say out the love in my heart
Shizuru: Natsuki, don't exert yourself too much, it's not good to burn the midnight oil
Natsuki: No, it's not that ...
Natsuki: Actually ... I ...
Natsuki: [Thoughts] It's that, Shizuru, you came back and I wanted to fork out more time to spend with you ...
-TEN MINUTES LATER ... -
Natsuki: Uh ... I ... I ...
Shizuru: ?
Natsuki: [Thoughts] I can't get myself to say those words out ah ...
Shizuru: What's the matter?
Natsuki: I'm sorry, I will take care next time ...
Natsuki: [Small Words] I'm pathetic ah ...
Mai Otome Zwei Volume 3;
Natsuki -> The one who's performance was pathetic in the next episode preview.
Natsuki: [Small Words] Shizuru, I ... ultimately couldn't be like you, who's reputation was upheld by the staff.
Mai -> The one who's performance was stunning in the next episode preview.
Gakuenchou and Murasakisuishou web comic - The daily lives of Gakuenchou and Murasakisuishou
- PAGE 1 -
Ms Maria: Welcome back, Shizuru-san
Ms Maria: [Small Words] ?? *Note: I couldn't make out the words, too small!!!
Shizuru: [Small Words] ?? from the back is my interest -heart- *Note: I still can't understand the words!!
Shizuru: I'm back, where's the Gakuenchou?
- PAGE 2 -
Ms Maria: ... -sigh-
Ms Maria: Gakuenchou's in her office, I'll be coming by noon for the report
Shizuru: It's that time already?
Ms Maria: Seriously, I don't understand what she's thinking of?
Ms Maria: [Small Words] When I want to work overtime, she will insist that I put it off till tomorrow yet she herself never got any rest
Ms Maria: If she continues this, her body will be weaken
Ms Maria: [Small Words] She's darn stubborn
- PAGE 3 -
- GAKUENCHOU'S OFFICE -
Shizuru: [Thoughts] Seriously, such a mess and sleeping like a drunkard ...
Shizuru: [Small Words] You'll get nagged by Ms Maria!
Shizuru: [Thoughts] She looks exhausted ...
Shizuru: [Thoughts] Such a headstrong person ...
Shizuru: [Thoughts] Natsuki ...
- PAGE 4 -
- SMACK! -
Natsuki: ... ... Do you really think I'll let you have your way all the time?
Natsuki: [Small Words] ... I'm awake
Shizuru: Natsuki's such a bully! It's been a long time since we met, let me kiss~ -heart- Ikezu~
NatsukI: You just came back and you're fooling around! Stop!
Shizuru: Come on~ Don't be shy~ -kiss-
Natsuki: Ah Ah Ah Ah~!
Ms Maria: Cough Cough
- PAGE 5 -
Ms Maria: [Small Words] Cough Cough!
Natsuki & Shizuru: Ms Maria!!
Ms Maria: Excuse me, Gakuenchou, please may I start with my report?
Natsuki: Please ...
Ms Maria: Shizuru-san, you too, since you're here, please stay and listen!
- Shizuru's been punished to reflect on her actions *laugh* -
Ms Maria: ... ... ... ...
Shizuru: -sigh-
- PAGE 6 -
Natsuki: I say Shizuru, with that attitude of yours, you will be nagged by Ms Maria, better work harder!
Shizuru: It's Natsuki's fault, you don't want to give me a kiss, Ikezu~
Natsuki: [Small Words] My fault?
Natsuki: ... Seriously ... I don't know what to do with you ...
Natsuki: Hey
- TADA! -
- PAGE 7 -
- PAGE 8 -
Shizuru: [Thoughts] Sleepy eyes?
- TNE END - Of the kiss apparently
Shizuru: ... ...
Natsuki: -yawn- Alright, that's all! Please be more serious
Shizuru: -blush-
Shizuru: ... Natsuki's an idiot ... still sleepy? How can you concentrate like that? ...
Natsuki: Ah?
- THE END -
D-sama's doujinshi;
http://www.yamibo.com/thread-20232-1-1.html
Natsuki: [Thoughts] The Shizuru now looks pretty docile ...
Natsuki: Woah woah ---
Natsuki: [Thoughts] And very cute too! -
Natsuki: [Small Words] Ah! Acting like a spoilt kid
Shizuru: Natsuki~ Hug hug~
Natsuki: [Thoughts] I probably wouldn't be bullied much this time
Natsuki: There, there ...
Shizuru: Ara, ara, ara ... -Evil glint-
28/6
- PAGE 1 -
Natsuki: [Thoughts] ... I remember ... the first time I met her ... and that's ... the garden
Natsuki: [Thoughts] Also, it's that spring ... she told me ...
Shizuru: Please don't do that ...
- PAGE 2 -
Shizuru: Flowers are beautiful, because they bloom with all their might in their short lives
Natsuki: [Thoughts] Such a nosy person ...
- PAGE 3 -
Natsuki: [Thoughts] That's why, I have no reason to reply her question
Natsuki: Kuga ... Natsuki ...
Natsuki: [Thoughts] I have no reason at all ...
- PAGE 4 -
- OPENING EYES-
Natsuki: ... ...
Natsuki: [Thoughts] Fujino Shizuru ...?
Natsuki: [Thoughts] -Using head~- What's the matter with me ...? What's this dream?!
- PAGE 5 -
Natsuki: I have no idea why, today I felt like going to school ... however I'm not sure if I'm jinxed with school, when I first stepped in ...
Teacher: KUGA NATSUKI!
Natsuki: ...
Teacher: Do you know how many times you've skipped school? You better tell me the reason today!
Shizuru: Even though you're unwell, you still have to apply for sick leave properly, Natsuki
Natsuki: !?
Teacher: You are ... the Fujuno Shizuru from the High School department?
Teacher: You mentioned that Kuga Natsuki's unwell?
Shizuru: Natsuki, she had a fever yesterday so she didn't attend school, looks like she didn't apply for sick leave properly
Teacher: Is that so ...
- PAGE 6 -
Shizuru & Teacher: ... ...
Natsuki: No ...
Natsuki: Noone is reliable and trustworthy
- PAGE 7 -
Teacher: Wait, wait, Kuga Natsuki
Shizuru: Well then, I'll be taking my leave too
Teacher: It's difficult to put together ... a perfect student and a problem student ...
- PAGE 8 -
Shizuru: Natsuki
Shizuru: It's better if you calculate the days to attend school, if not you might have to repeat a year
Natsuki: ... ...
Natsuki: Why ...
- PAGE 9 -
Shizuru: Eh?
Natsuki: Why ... are you helping me?
Shizuru: Natsuki don't wish for me to help you?
Natsuki: I ---
- PAGE 12 -
Shizuru: Natsuki ...
Natsuki: Don't anyhow ...
Natsuki: Call me by my ...
Natsuki: ... first name ...
Natsuki: -lets go-
- PAGE 13 -
Natsuki: You ... I ... I'm only ...
Natsuki: -withdraw-
Natsuki: [Thoughts] I don't understand, why is she showing this kind of expression?
Natsuki: [Thoughts] This expression of pained and helpless ... In others' impression, she's not the kind of person who will be easily shaken
Natsuki: [Thoughts] Made me feel like, I'm in the wrong ...
Natsuki: -uneasy-
Natsuki: Eh?!
- PAGE 14 -
Natsuki: Hey! You! Wait ...
- PAGE 15 -
- INFIRMTY-
- SHA SHA -
Shizuru: -sigh-
Natsuki: ...
Shizuru: Have you injured youself in anywhere else?
Natsuki: No ... none ...
Shizuru: ... really?
Natsuki: Ah ... uh ... really ...
- PAGE 16 -
Natsuki: [Thoughts] Can anyone please enlighten me on what's happening?
Shizuru: Natsuki should love herself more, how could you not bandage your injuries properly?
Natsuki: ...
Natsuki: It's no biggie, it'll heal by itself when you leave it alone!
Shizuru: Haha, really, as expected of Natsuki to say that, I really don't wish to see you get hurt again
- PAGE 17 -
Shizuru: Looking at Natsuki's injuries, it seemed like my heart's going to stop
Natsuki: -pissed-
Natsuki: Aren't you going to ask me how I hurt myself?
Shizuru: If Natsuki wants to tell me, I will listen to her with gratefulness
Natsuki: -suspicious glance-
Shizuru: Hehe, Natsuki's expression's so passionate
- PAGE 18 -
Natsuki: You are seriously a weird person, Shizuru
- THE END -
There're very very good doujinshi artists in yamibo.com, so if you're free go check it out. It doesn't matter even if you can't understand mandarin, just click any link lol, especially those with alot alot of replies ... they're all the cream of the crops XD.
Fear not, KonoSetsu fans, hm I recommend this KonoSetsu doujinshi by busybigwhite-sama too, nice art, plot and sweet sweet ending XD.
Whoa, alot of tags ... so here's my replies to the tagboard;
to anonymous1, well maybe soon ... I'm trying to make a banner ... and probably upload it soon ... you'll see XD. It's out!!!
to Rinu, how I can bare to take out that kawaii Shizuru icon!? LoL.
to pinkbee, O_o really? I think it's just that less YanZi fans access my blog ... I really hope I can put up YanZi's song lol ... but gotta listen to the voters.
to yuu-neko, thanks! Chikane x Himeko is one of my first favourite yuri couple =).
to anonymous2, I did, there's still no sight of it ... sigh.
to ayumi, haha, nope you're in the right site, thanks for the up!
to Ri, thanks again XD.
to Lime, thanks! I love it too heh.
to Sheila, lol thanks for the flattering metaphor, just merely doing my job to share shoujo-ai/yuri related stuff around =).
to scoobz, thanks, glad you do =).
to xgnatz natsuki, that's the reason I chose the pic lol ...
to Daisuke, thanks =), oh, good luck then! Yeah really happy to see the tagboard flooding with sweet wonderful comments about the new template and banner XD.
Phew, that's all for now I reckon, thanks for all the comments. Update on angelbox's Strawberry Panic! doujinshi, it's almost done, need some editing and stuff. Will be released next week, 29th July 2007!! Stay tune.
PS: Added a rotating banner, 3 different banners will refresh itself in every 10 seconds. Enjoy!
New Template Feat Chikane & Himeko From Kannazuki no Miko
[Posted @ 5:24 PM]
Uploaded the new template last night ... this time, the template's pretty easy to play around ... I just have to copypaste the codes ... adjust the width of the template and ta-da! I'm done in like two hours although it seemed like years lol. Judging from the responses in the tagboard, it's ... pretty okay except for the banner thing, yeah I know, I didn't have time to pick and choose a nice new banner but now, I have yay! So how's it now?
My replies to the tagboard;
to anonymous1, pink? O_o||| I don't think pink suits me lol.
to Natsuki, thanks for the up!
to volk, glad you like the small letters ... makes the blog more compact lol, awww the new look's not that bad right? I love the blue navigation bit, looks very neat and great on both IE and Firefox.
to Ri, yay glad you like it.
to Shiori-k, O_o||| seriously?
to Daisuke, yeah changed the banner ... XD. Eh? Both mangas should be out in all major stores by now ... I made two trips down to Kino because VVV's out but The Last Uniform and T.Labyrinth haven't ... maybe you should check again?
to anonymous2, uh I changed cos I need some free air? ... Confusing? Uh, I didn't really changed much, just the side bar and the content swicthed sides lol, you'll get used to it ... I hope =).
to anonymous3, thanks!
to Chachumera, thannkkks~~!
That's all the comments ... for now.
In case you haven't noticed, I added this in;
on the bottom of every page ... so if you got a blog, please link me & banner too =).
Oh yes, I noticed quite abit of people asking me about the published date of the English MANGA and LIGHT NOVEL of Strawberry Panic! by Seven Seas Entertainment. I've replied in the Strawberry Panic Page ... but here's the extract;
'Sorry for the late replies ... uh I seldom check the past posts' comments, so please if you want a real fast response, direct it to the tagboard k?
To answer your questions about the release of the MANGA Strawberry Panic! Volume ONE, tentatively as shown on the Seven Seas Entertainment website, www.gomanga.com , it's November 2007. As the the NOVEL Volume ONE, it's shown as TBA.
However, I have noticed that Amazon.com seemed to have, from the picture they shown, the NOVEL Volume ONE on preordering list cos shipments' in like 5-8 weeks. Maybe that's the cause of ALL confusion and everyone thought it's out cos the Published Date even stated 4th July 2007.
Anyways, anyone tried buying and got their copy of the ENGLISH MANGA or maybe NOVEL of Strawberry Panic! yet? Cos I have not, haha.'
As for the later chapters of Strawberry Panic!, it's been a loooong time since the release of Chapter 14 of Strawberry Panic! early this year, I have totally no idea. Anyone knows? It's still in with Dengeki G's Magazine is it not? Please reply in the blogger comment so everyone can see it, thanks.
July Manga Purchases From Kinokuniya
[Posted @ 11:31 PM]
Let's start with the results from the last Blog Poll;
Kinda surprised by the results ... thought it will be the other way round ... haha ... as in more people will own like 500+ mangas XD.
Here's some updates on my recently purchased Seven Seas Strawberry Line mangas and others from Kinokuniya in Takashimaya.
From Top Left to Right - The Last Uniform aka Saigo no Seifu #1, Tetragrammaton Labyrinth #1.
From Bottom Left to Right - Magister Negi Magi Offical Fanbook, Sakurazaki Setsuna #5, Sister Red #2, Venus Versus Virus #1.
Burnt a huge huge hole in my pocket ... manz, at first I didn't wanna buy the Negima #5 fanbook but ... Secchan looks so cool on the cover that I couldn't resist lol but to add it in my shopping basket ... I was hesistating on Sister Red #2 too cos I couldn't find #1 anywhere ... sigh and so I went to Kino's website to search for the #1 and found nothing. However I found out something really very funny lol;
I think I spurted my water when I read that ... for those who read Tetragrammaton Labyrinth they will agree with me that there's totally nothing humourous about the story ... -.-||| haha.
Quite pleased with the translation by Seven Seas, except for Venus Versus Virus #1, on the back cover, they added an extra 'A' on Nahashi Lucia's name. Maybe I'm just the 'details' kinda girl hahaha.
Updates on Angelbox's Strawberry Panic Doujinshi - Ichigo no Tsubomi, good news, I'm halfway through and highly possible that I'll be done by end of this month XD.
to anonymous5 who requested to translate the ShizNat doujinshi from yamibo, well I think I can try translating it. Some words are pretty small though ... but I'll try my best.
PS: Singaporeans, please vote in the new blog poll XD.
Soon To Be Released - Angelbox Strawberry Panic! Doujinshi - Ichigo no Tsubomi
[Posted @ 10:52 PM]
It's Green Day! But ... it's kinda contradicting though hahaha ... anyways it's not the highlight for this post -.-|||.
Since I'm not blogging any anime titles cos of the lack of 'real' shoujo-ai/yuri developments in the recent anime titles ... I'm turning my focus on translating doujinshi with real content =) ... I've been hestitating to translate Strawberry Panic! doujinshi because of the sexual content in most of the doujinshis I read ... but to the hell with it, I DID translated Doropanda Tours' Urahime - ShizNat, this is nothing compared to that lol. So be prepared to gear yourself with tissue boxes ...
Yes, it's Angelbox's Strawberry Panic! Doujinshi - 'Ichigo no Tsubomi', it's a Tsubomi x Yaya plot ... so if you're into Hikari x Yaya, too bad lol. I feel that Tsubomi's more suitable for Yaya than the meek Hikari XD. As it's another mature title, I'll translate the whole doujinshi before I post it up on zip like what happened to Kaishaku's Kannazuki no Miko doujinshi so it'll take a month perhaps, it's 26 pages so stay tune.
I might do another Strawberry Panic! doujinshi later ... also Angelbox's, but that will be Nagisa x Tamao ... which I'm kinda ... unwilling lol since I'm a Nagisa x Shizuma fangirl, blehhhh. It'll depend, it'll depend ...
Well since I'm out of things to post ... what should I do? I'm thinking of reviewing some nice stories in Yuri Hime magazines ... or the quite recent Yuri Hime S but ... Okazu already got reviews on them so ... I dunno. Any suggestions?
Kaishaku - Kannazuki no Miko Doujinshi - Aoi Tsuki to Taiyou to
[Posted @ 4:20 PM]
As promised, here's the translated English version of Kaishaku - Kannazuki no Miko Doujinshi - Aoi Tsuki to Taiyou to.
Disclaimer;
I DO NOT TRANSLATE STUFF FROM JAPANESE TO ENGLISH.
only Mandarin to English.
I do however refer to the RAW [Japanese] version sometimes when translating to kind of double check and make it more 'Real' cos i like it lol.
I do not scan, so I don't claim credit for it, so please do not ask me where I got my scans. PLEASE.
Be warn, what you are about to view contains mature themes and it may not be suitable for minors [Those below 18] so if you're weak in the heart, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED. I will NOT be liable for any damages - be them physical, emotional, or blood loss from viewing. =)
If you agree, please click on the 'SHOW' button to see the link.
FOUR links are uploaded in sendspace, megaupload, yousendit and badango.
See Link:
Click 'GO' Where You Will Be Automatically Directed To The Link;
Hope you enjoy the release! =).
According to the blog poll of 16th June 2007;
YEAH! The Song of the Month for July's Claymore - Danzai no Hana ~Guilty Sky~ by Kosaka Riyu XD. Please continue to show your support by voting in the new blog poll! XD.
With effect of July 1st 2007, Singapore's 5% GST will rise to 7% and subsequently, 10%. So I decided to make a trip down to Takashimaya's Kinokuniya the day before yesterday to grab some imported manga before the GST hike ... to my surprise, they were having a 20% discount promotion lol ... very very happy girl. Here are my purchases;
Only Iono The Fanatics [English] Volume 1 was purchased in Kinokuniya and I saved $4 XD XD. The rest, Meine Liebe #2, MAR #12 and Blaue Rosen #3 were purchased in Comics Connection, no discount =(. If you remembered, I purchased the Mandarin version 5 months ago ... -.-||| maybe I should had waited then, I seriously didn't know an English version was licensed sigh. Btw, Blaue Rosen #3 cover's hot lol ... I wonder why people are making such a fuss over the cover -.-|||, I certainly didn't get any stares or glances from the shopkeeper who rung up my purchases ... or then maybe they're busy preparing for the GST hike hahaha to even bother about me.
Anyways, more random pictures of my dinner last night XD;
I really, really love scallops ... on par with Bitter Chocolate XD.
PS: Oh my god, I just found out that Seven Seas licensed 'Hatsukoi Shimai' and 'Voiceful' as part of their Strawberry Line of Yuri Manga! Yay! Yay! Like many others who replied in the forum, I'm looking forward to them licensing 'Strawberry Shake Sweet', 'Simoun' and 'Kotonoha no Miko to Kotodama no Majyo to' in the future.
akayuki's Nokia N95 + akayuki sings Danzai no Hana ~Guilty Sky~
[Posted @ 9:58 PM]
Heh. Heh. Heh. I just can't stop grinning =).
Because.
I.
Got.
A.
New.
HANDPHONE!!!! Or CELLPHONE!!!! Whichever you're comfortable with. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Fresh from de oven. Well not really.
Front side, heh I upload the HOT pic of Kaon from Kyoushiro to Towa no Sora DVD Special Volume 2 in already.
Back side, the 5 megapixel cam ... cool.
Side view ... quitr slim and ... light.
OH MY GOD, I almost just fainted when I turned the screen this way!!!!
Managed to upload my favourite Anime songs in already ... this is the latest, Romeo x Juliet OP Single 'Inori ~You Raise Me Up~' by Lena Park. The bass quality is really cool.
Overall, I can't really give any verdict about it, I'm not a handphone expert ... but it's kinda 'slow' when switching and hangs for a little moment but I can totally understand, look at the freaking functions, it's overloaded -.-||| especially with the GPRS function in it ... haha.
Almost one month after I tried singing Misato Aki's 'Kuchibiru Daydream' Strawberry Panic! OP2 ... I'm back with Kosaka Riyu's 'Danzai no Hana ~Guilty Sky~' Claymore ED. Seriously, I can never reach Kosaka Riyu's standard so cut me some slack k? If you like it, please vote for this song hehehe, I really like this song.
- Click PLAY -
As usual, I made alot of mistakes, just took 2 tries before I posted this up haha, I was too fast in some lines and too slow in some lines. So enjoy?
Oh yeah, I'm going to Batam this weekend so ... yeah cya next week.
[Signing off @ 10:32 PM]
PS: Watching Kannazuki no Miko Ep12 [END] in my N95 ... so cooL!
Why ODEX Fail 
Angelbox Strawberry Panic! Doujinshi - Ichigo no Tsubomi 
July 2007 Purchases From Play-asia 
New Template Feat Chikane & Himeko From Kannazuki no Miko 
July Manga Purchases From Kinokuniya 
Soon To Be Released - Angelbox Strawberry Panic! Doujinshi - Ichigo no Tsubomi 
![Kannazuki no Miko Ep12 [END].](http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t245/akayuki7/DSC03289.jpg)