Happy Birthday Inoo Kei!

My cousin texted me early this morning about Lee Min Ho's birthday. Yes, that Jun Pyo guy from the overpopular BoF (though I'm not totally familiar with it.) I didn't know today is also Inoo Kei's birthday! OMG! How could I not know?!

Shadow boy :)

Yeah, if not for LJ, I wouldn't know at all. Oh well. At least there is still enough time for me to greet him. :) Happy 19th birthday dearest Inoo-chan! ^___^/

Hot o_O

And no, I'm not a pedo by any case 'coz he's older than me by a year. Hahaha. :) He's definitely one of my favorite JUMP member (Next to Taka and Yuto, I guess?) :)

Nino-chan turns 26 :)

To the guy who never fails to amuse me,




To one of the most sarcastic idols ever,




To the ever-talented musician,


To the one person who could be cool and cute at the same time,




Happy birthday to my favorite Arashi member, Ninomiya Kazunari-chan~ Though he has turned 26, he'll always be the Arashi baby for me :D

Baby Nino-chan~ :))

New JE Group: Yuma with B.I. Shadow

I just found out (obviously), that there will be a new JE group debuting this July called Yuma with B.I. Shadow. I'm not really a fan of this news, honestly -- what in hell is old Johnny-san thinking? I personally think he should just focus on what he currently have, maintaining every group of his agency's popularity.

I wouldn't be surprised if this group YwBIS, wouldn't be as popular as their fellow talent group, Hey! Say! Jump. HSJ has been accepted because they were a unique addition to the JE circa during their debut considering their age and a mixture of different personalities. Considering this, another Heisei era group of people might not receive the same feedback since most people expect them to be a mere copy of the former.

However, this is purely coming from my own point of view and there is nothing I can do with Johnny-san's decision whether I like it or not.

Here is a performance video from Hi! Hey! Say! Credit goes to chocochessee of YT.



Anyhoo, I have never seen or known who these kids from YwBIS. My bias is that I would have been a lot happier if Yamashita Shoon debuted with them (maybe I wouldn't have to rant like this).

Tanabata Matsuri PV Preview | Blaue Rosen

I'm still updating myself from the JE fandom due to my hiatus during almost 3wks of summer vacation. I discovered that the short version of Tegomass' Tanabata Matsuri has been released for some time now.



I would want to as much as possible keep myself from ranting about Massu's hair but I HONESTLY THINK IT'S A DISASTER. Massu's hair looks as if someone sprinkled potato flour over it. I doesn't look good on him at anyway.. No offense Massu fans, I love him just much as you do. :|

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Anyway, I was at Fully Booked in Gateway when I noticed this manga, my favorite among all gender benders that I have read -- Ai wo Utau Yori Ore ni Oborero!!! (I'm still having a hard time memorizing this long title). The English version of the manga carries the title 'Blaue Rosen,' the band's name. To my shock, it's printed on a really cheap version!!! Php289 for a manga -- a bargain! Unfortunately, I don't have my money yet, so I'm just keeping my fingers crossed no one takes it away before I do. :|

I need the 5th volume!! Teams in mangafox have yet to translate all chapters in that volume, so I just settled down by reading the spoilers :(

Tegomass + Yamapi Updates

Being away from the online world is not good for my fandom. Before, I used to be always updated when it comes to new discographies, guestings, dramas and such. But without the internet, I'm having a difficult time catching up. If this continues, my fandom might be in great danger. And no, I wouldn't want that to happen -- it's just too early to give up this craziness. :|

Anyway, right now I'm using my Tita's computer and is trying to keep myself up with the JE news.

I just found out that Tegomass will be releasing a new single "七夕祭り" (Tanabata Matsuri) and a new album, テゴマスのうた" (Tegomasu no Uta) this July 8 and July 15, respectively. I got the information here. :) Yay! Couldn't wait for more heartwarming Tegomass songs! I really love their songs especially Kiss Kaerimichi no Love Song and Ai Ai Gasa :)

Also, Yamapi seems to be very busy these days. He has been playing basketball for some time now, as told by himself through his nikki. The reason is, Yamapi has a new drama!! :) The title is still unofficial -- some sources said it would be called "Match Point," while others used "Buzzer Beat." Anyway, Fuji TV hasn't confirmed the title yet and the tentative airing date is July 13th. Wow. Pi as a basketball player? *nosebleeds* (Yeah yeah, I love basketball players. Guys who can't play basketball are not guys at all. Hahaha. That's just me.) I keep on hoping that they play real basketball *ehem HotShot-is-not-REAL-basketball ehem*

I really miss Pi!! :| I watched Code Blue all over again with my Ate last weekend, while last night I began watching ProDai again. I just finished it this morning, including the SP. I BADLY MISS HIM. :(

Ramon Bautista Learns Japanese :D

My last entry before I go back to Cavite :)

I was supposed to check my LJ account when I noticed this ad posted on LJ's homepage. I noticed it was Ramon Bautista -- and to my shock, he's wearing an Arashi shirt! (Hmmm. He should have worn our JohnnyNoDepato's Arashi shirt. We have an extra. Hahaha.)

WATCH IT! SWEAR!
(And learn with him. HAHAHA)

I almost died laughing. :))

Electric fan. Senpuki.
ELECTRIC FAN. SENPUKI.
ELEEEECTRIC FAAAAN!!! SENPUKIIIII!!!

(LOL)

100th Post Special! :D Part 1!

Yay for my 1ooth post! Honestly, this is the reason why I haven't been updating this blog since May 6-- I need to make this post a little bit special. Well, yeah. But I was also busy with school. Who would have thought that this 6 weeks of summer would almost feel like a whole semester to me? The workload for Stat!! Aah.. Good thing it's all over now. Hahaha.

Back to the topic. Maybe I should discuss some of the animes, dramas and mangas I have seen for these past few weeks. (Haha! How could this be any special? This will just be a one long review).


ANIME

Vampire Knight Guilty
I have finally seen Vampire Knight Guilty! I stopped reading the manga until that chapter when Kaname was revealed to be Yuuki's brother. But hey, I like Zero-Yuuki more that's why I got kinda annoyed that Season 2 ended up with Kaname and Yuuki leaving the school together. And what's up with Zero's "One day I'll kill you?!" And Yuuki's "I'll be waiting?!" It's kilig but...argh!! Should it end that way!? I want them together please!!! Season 3 come out!!!

Code Geass 1 & 2
This is actually the first Mecha anime I liked and watched other than Voltez V and Daimos?. Hehe. This anime caught my attention when a television station in the Philippines started airing it. It's really political but interesting. I like the ironies used -- a Britannian prince fighting against Britain using Japanese armies (Lelouch/Zero) and a Japanese elite who chose to be an honorary Britannian citizen to serve the Britannian army (Suzaku). Best friends turned worst enemies turned best friends again = weird. Of course I hated Suzaku all throughout the series! AND I HATED THE ENDING. I know Zero should really die because of all his sins and such but...it's really sad for him to die like that! All he wanted is a peaceful world for his sister (who'll be brainwashed to become his enemy) and to avenge the that of his mother (who'll turn out to be alive). Kind of stupid, but take those factors out, it is really good. I like him, even his evilness. :)

Code Geass by Reironie17 of DA
Properly cited :)

Lovely Complex
One of the most kilig anime ever. I watched this after a major depression after taking a 3-hr Statistics exam. I should definitely watch the live action. Teppei as Ootani will be sooo adorable.

Other Anime (I have seen over the summer)
Special A, Midori no Hibi, Clannad, Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya


MANGA
I am currently reading (on-going):

Ai wo Utau Yori Ore Ni Oborero

This is my first gender-bender manga series. Well I have read a few gender-bender one shots before but not as hardcore as this one. When I say hardcore, I'm referring to how the characters here look like. Akira (the guy) is just too girly for a man while Mizuki (the girl) is just too pretty boy-looking. But since I'm used to seeing bishounens, sometimes I feel like I'm reading a yaoi manga in disguise while reading this series. Hahaha. I just couldn't see Mizuki as a girl. Give it a try, it's a pretty good read. :)

Akira x Mizuki = NOT yaoi

Image from mangafox

Kaichou wa Maid-sama

Arguably my current source of 'moe moe power.' This is sooo kilig that it leaves me breathless (without any element of exaggeration). Hahaha.

Haha. Not yaoi. She just cross-dressed in this chapter. :)
Image from mangafox

La Corda D'Oro
Because I've already seen the first season of the anime and couldn't wait until the next season, I have decided to try reading the manga. Now the story is in progress but why does Len have to leave?! Would he really leave? Oh no, please don't. HinoxLen is like my favorite pairing in this series! (And I'm developing a major crush on Tsukimori! Ooops. But Tamahome of FY is still my ichiban. LOL)

Rivals turned lovers will always be loved :D

Hino x Len by Erythros of DA
Source properly cited :)

My Barbaric Girlfriend

Another gender-bender wherein a girly boy and a manly girl swapped bodies accidentally. The boy became manly (with the manly girl inside his body) while the girl became girly (with the girly boy inside his body). But this is much weird since both characters entered into guy-to-guy and girl-to-girl relationships (of course not with their own bodies, making it look like a normal relationship). It's like a yaoi and yuri in heart, hidden physically with those bodies. What makes it more weird is that their bf and gf are their best friends when they are still normal!

Main characters of this weird series. :D
Image from mangafox

Special A
I'm also reading the manga right now. Amazingly much better and much 'moe' than the anime. :D I like the original looks of Takishima and Hikari here! Hmm.. I'll make a separate post on this once I've finished all the 99 chapters.

Would die for this Takishima.

Image from mangafox

..Part 2 of this 100th post special to be continued..

Re-reading Moe Kare :D

Arata.Hikari.Takara
Bwahaha. Arata won the poll. ;p
Even Ikeyamada-sensei never thought of it.

One of my favorite mangas ever! Actually, this is the second time I've read it. I've re-read all 35 chapters :) OMG. Reading it for the second time is just like reading it for the first time!! It basically had the same effect on me. ARATA FOREVER!!!

Okay, if you plan to read this manga then atleast be open-minded. You might get offended with Ikeyamada-sensei's ecchi style. However, it's bearable -- not the super yucky ecchi type. It's actually more smut-type than mature-type :)

In the right is Arata, in the left is Takara.
They do have different eye colors (notice that Arata's are blue). :D

*Spoilers alert*

What I love about about this manga is Arata's cute way of loving Hikaru. He's really rude and annoying but surprisingly sweet. HE REALLY LOVES HER. The ending was the best that could ever happen. If Hikaru ended up with a jerk like Takara (leaving her just like that and then suddenly returning saying that he regrets everything?! Go to hell.), then it would be a total waste to read this. Sorry Takara fans, he's sweet but Arata loves Hikaru the most. :))

Obviously I'm a Hikaru-Arata fan, therefore I'm kinda 'bitin' how the story progressed between them. I mean, it was Hikaru-Takara for almost 2/3 of the story!! And count the kisses and moe moments between them and compare them to HikArata's kisses and moments? (So few!! But hey! They ended up together! A perfect ending and conclusion! What else could I wish for?) :)

Some of my favorite Moe Kare moments..
(I have a lot but I will only have to post 3 here :D)

This is when Hikaru realized how fun it is to be with Arata (awww...)

Arata covers Hikaru's eyes to hide her tears.
*MOE*

Every girls dream line from a guy. (Waaah!)

I LOVE YOU, IKEYAMADA GO-SENSEI! One of my favorite mangakas eveeer~ Hahaha!

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Image credits to mangafox and the scanlation team. I do not own any of these pictures.

The Keiichiro Bday Post :D

I'm late!! :( It's already the 5th of May and Kei's birthday was actually last May 1. (I was in Zambales for a family outing so I wasn't able to get online at all for 5 days until now).

Anyway, it feels like I have missed A LOT!! As in seriously, what happened?? Guestings and talk shows (that I should download soon) are now overloading! OMG. I'm so excited about the latest News wo Abake!!! (The past 2 abakes have always been my favorite! Hehehe.)

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So let's see what I have here for Keiichiro...
Okay, 3 pictures that will describe why I love this Koyamama. Hey! Being my least favorite member in NEWS doesn't mean I hate him! NOT AT ALL! :D

He is not KEIICHIRO KOYAMA if he isn't this funny.

Ohhh..Adorable ;)

I told you Keiichi is a girl!!!

Happy birthday Kei-chan!!! :D
(I have a weird fascination over his name. Keiichiro, Keiichi, Keichi, Kei...I even named my nephew after him right? Hahaha!)

Pi's hair was just a nightmare.

So NEWS has been performing Koi no ABO in various television shows these days. Good for them -- 'cause you know, I've been waiting for like months for this! I'm really happy! (^___^)

Anyway, newshfan made the guesting in Music Station available for download last Friday -- I was really excited! And so I downloaded it only to find myself in horror -- WHAT IN HELL HAPPENED TO PI'S HAIR?? I couldn't even look at him (okay, I'm exaggerating since it's Pi I'm talking about here). The hairstyle was just a TOTAL DISASTER. Talk about weird Japanese guy in AFRO! (ToT) Pi-sama, COME BACK!!!


I was really hoping (for days now) that that afro hairstyle should not be permanent!!! Good thing, A-chan, a girl from facebook redirected us to this link (the latest performance of NEWS in Hey3x). AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE, THE HAIRSTYLE BECAME NORMAL AGAIN! (Haha, forgive me, I'm just really happy for this news.)

Link [here.] Sorry, embedding for the video was disabled. :| Oh well. It's still a good news after all. Haha! Yay for Pi!

Anyway, I should be writing my convention report for shizen Orchestra tomorrow. I have to focus on my Stat LT first. Yay. :)