Sunday, October 15, 2006

   Sunday Morning Delights!

Anime Word of the Day

Kemonomimi (獣耳 animal ears) is an anime and manga terminology that describes humanoid characters that possess animal like features. The characters will be predominately human and any real animal characteristics are minimal, unlike kemono characters who possess a large percentage of animal parts in ratio with their human parts. Generally kemonomimi characters have ears and a tail which is animal like. Often this is just part of their attire and can be removed at will. Cat, typically called catgirls or nekomimi. Rabbit, typically called bunnygirls or usagimimi. Dog, sometimes known as inumimi Fox, sometimes known as kitsunemimi

Opening Act:
Hello everyone! I hope everyone has had a very enjoyable weekend with all kinds of weekend goodness. ^^ So glad that everyone is enjoying my little Halloween theme, I have to admit it’s the darkest (visual) wise I’ve done so far. So I’m a bit at odds at whether I like the dark side or not. LoL

Hmm fairly slow weekend for me actually. I finished watching the Utawarerumono anime series. And I have to admit this is still one of my faves. Not for a complex plot but because I’m just so terribly fond of all of the characters. It’s rare for me to see such a large casting and not dislike at least half of the players. LoL And the ending was very sweet and sad all by itself…I know this series can’t continue…but that doesn’t mean I wish I could see more of it. Now if only the manga wasn’t such a horrible bit of fluff. LoL

I’ve happily gotten even more of my friends addicted to Death Note. LoL I’m constantly amazed how just letting someone watch one episode of anime can completely change their mindsets. I know most of you don’t watch things until they come to the US, but I have to say if you have the opportunity to check out this series. Then please do! I’ve yet to meet anyone who can sit down and watch this series or read the manga that hasn’t become obsessed with it. Hehehe

Oh…I’ve learned something about myself. I’m really fickle. LoL This occurred me as I was talking to a friend and admitting I was so sad to see everyone subbing Death Note was following the official manga spellings. Then not five minutes later I was complaining that no one for D.Gray-man was following the official manga spellings. So I’ve learned…official spellings are only good for me if I like the way they spell them. Lmao! See…fickle. Hehehe Oh well at least I can admit I and get on with my life. I was starting to annoy my friends with this rant. See aren’t you happy, now you don’t have to hear the whole thing. ^^

Oh happy note the annoying strapping tape and sling thingie on my collarbone/shoulder came off yesterday. I still can’t really move my arm around a lot but it feels so much better with that itchy stuff off! LoL And I finally got to take a real shower!! Ok so my legs all wrapped in plastic but still I was able to get all wet! Hehehe Yeah I know I’m weird but you have no idea what its like to try and get clean with half baths and towels. Yuckers! Anyway the doctor says my collarbone is still broken, but its mended enough that as long as I don’t do a lot of lifting and shifting around it shouldn’t need to be bound again. Thank the gods! Now I just need to get this thing off my leg. LoL I know patience…only a few more hmm weeks to go right? LoL Also got most of my stitches taken out, there’s a few that have to remain a bit longer but nothing that really affects my appearance so I don’t mind. ^^ See a good weekend! LoL

New Works:
Hmm sorry to say no new wallpapers…though I have a couple I’m working on they’re not ready to be posted at this time. With luck later this week. Assuming I can convince photoshop to do the manipulations I want it too. LoL

Oh I did post my Halloween e-card for Adam’s contest. LoL I don’t think it will win, since its not exactly scary. Twisted maybe, but not scary. ^^ Check it out if you’re interested. It’s a Death Note based card.

Epilogue:
Hmm I plan on sitting in bed and staring out my window making freaky faces at kids trick or treating. LoL Just kidding…actually a group of friend are coming over and we’re watching horror type movies until the wee hours of the morning. ^^ Should be a lot of silliness involved so I’m excited for that. This will be the first year I don’t get to dress up and go out so I’m a bit bummed on that side, but still time with friends is always a good thing. Plus I get to massacre a pumpkin later this week and that’s always a great thing! ^^

Yensid – Sweet, you’re learning so much good stuff from your class! I’m so jealous! Hehehe maybe I should do some online classes since I’m stuck here anyway. Aww you reminded me about atrophy…man now I have to make my roomie go dig out the ankle weights so I can at least do some exercises on my good leg while I’m lying here watching TV. LoL Ah the bg image is actually an extraction of three different images layered together and then I used a canvas texturing tool to give it a painting type feel. At least that was the hope. ^^ I like to add texturing it seems to add a certain sharpness when dealing with screen captures. ^^

sweetdevil – Yup I’m struggling to learn to vector. I thought it would be a lot easier than it’s turning out to be. For some reason I just can’t seem the grasp the logic behind outlines and complex areas like eyes just leave me baffled! Oh well all I can do is practice right? ^^

Jangalian – Oh voice actor suggestions are always welcome. Much thx! I’ll have to include yours as this week’s selection! And of course I adore Jirou so how could I resist! Hehehe

princess ookumae – Hmm well if you still want to check out Smith you’ll be stuck finding it online. *cries* They totally removed it, not even a word of warning either. Grr…now they’re playing repeats of CSI and Criminal Minds like every day. No fair at all. Hmm Kidnapped has filmed 13 episodes and I guess they get to air all of them, but most US season last about 24. So I don’t even know if 13 episodes will even finish the current storyline! O.o And it was such an interesting piece of writing too. I liked the idea of a kidnap investigator who was more interested in recovery than in catching the bad guys. Oh well…so much for my TV watching this season. ^^

Dark Phoenix - ^^ No worries about being out of the loop, it happens to us all once in a while. And yup I’m getting all healed up…now I just need to remember never play tag with cars. Hehehe Not that I’m likely to forget any time soon. Hmm well at least not until I can walk again. LoL

ElvesAteMyRamen – Oh Tamaki’s voice actor is a good choice. I’ll do him next post…Hehehe Sorry Jangalion’s suggestion beat yours into my inbox. ^^ Besides I was actually thinking of doing him as well…considering he’s now voicing Raito/Light for Death Note! ^^ Shocking for me considering Raito isn’t really the nicest character for a comedic voice actor to portray! ^^ And you know it’s funny for an English major I’m just horrible at grammar unless I have an editor check all my work. So feel free to smack me for doing stuff like that. ^^ I probably won’t change it but still it at least makes me hesitate before doing it again!

Reno The Turk – Banner thief!!!! ^^ Good luck on your game! I wish you many touchdowns and no injuries! ^^

Random Question: What's your favorite candy?

Yuji Ueda’s Biography
Other Names: Family name (in kanji): うえだ - Given name (in kanji): ゆうじ Birth name: Yuuji (祐司) Ueda (上田) Date of birth: June 15, 1957 in Fukuoka, Japan Blood Type: A Occupation:Voice Actor, Singer
Special request voice actor! Although this voice actor has probably done about double what I’ve listed below I tried to pick some of his more popular roles to give you a good idea of what he’s up too. ^^ As Jangalian mentioned in her comment last week he’s one of the great ones! I first heard him in Kenshin and his voice is still the one I hear whenever I think of Sano! ^^ But did you know this gentleman also plays the violin, adores photography and practices apanese Sword Battle (Tate). And he’s currently married to talented voice actress Omi Minami. Just a short listing of his voice acting career. Angel Sanctuary (OAV) as Yue Katou ARIA The ANIMATION (TV) as Woody Ayakashi Ayashi (TV) as Kumoshichi Bleach (TV) as Orihime's brother Blue Seed (TV) as Yoshiki Yaegashi Burst Angel (TV) as Kyohei Tachibana Chobits (TV) as Hiroyuki Ueda Cowboy Bebop: The Movie as Lee Samson Di Gi Charat (TV) as Abarenbou Eden's Bowy (TV) as Mikaera; Spike Randit Escaflowne: The Movie as Reeden Fruits Basket (TV) as Makoto Takei Fullmetal Alchemist (TV) as Zolof Kimblee Fushigi Yuugi (TV) as Amiboshi; Suboshi Honey and Clover (TV) as Shinobu Morita Ichigo 100% (TV) as Hiroshi Sotomura Inu Yasha (TV) as Akitoki Hojo Jigoku Shoujo (TV) as Hajime Shibata Love Hina (TV) as Keitarou Urashima Mushishi (TV) as Adashino-sensei One Piece (TV) as Sarquiss Ouran High School Host Club (TV) as Tonji (ep 13); Umehito Nekozawa Peacemaker (TV) as Tatsunosuke Ichimura Pretear (TV) as Kaoru Awayuki Rurouni Kenshin (TV) as Sanosuke Sagara The Prince of Tennis (TV) as Akutagawa Jirou The Third (TV) as Joey Toy The Twelve Kingdoms (TV) as Ikuya Asano Violinist of Hamelin (TV) as Hamel/Chestra Vision of Escaflowne (TV) as Reeden

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