Shokotan

I bet some of you know Nakagawa Shoko. But if you don`t know or never heard of her before, I presume you know the anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. She is the one who sang the opening theme for the anime!



At first I don`t really care about the singer until I searched for the song`s MV and found out that the singer was quite cute! I fell for her! Then I searched for a bit information about her on wikipedia and was surprised that she is not just a singer, but also a cosplayer, actress, gravure idol, illustrator, manga-ka, seiyuu! Holy crap this girl is very talented!! O.O

Gurren Lagann`s Opening theme, Sorairo Days by Shokotan ^w^


If Danny is the God of Otaku, Shokotan to me, is the Goddess of all Otaku! She love cosplaying. Here are some of her cosplay images:






Shokotan is a big fan of Super Sentai series! She has always wanted to become the next Pink Ranger, and has gone out for auditions four times, but failed each time because "she does not have good athletic ability". She is also a fan of Kamen Rider series but she`s more into the Heisei Kamen Rider (the modern riders).



Shokotan is also a big fan Bruce Lee and has a wide knowledge of kung fu films. Waooo~ Shokotan has an addiction to cats she is so fond of them that she once took home an abandoned cat she found while filming. She currently has seven cats, four turtles, a fish, a planarian and a tank of Clione! She is an animal lover! ^w^

She love cats so much that she even tries to eat them! O.O LOL



Shokotan currently has 10 singles and she has released two albums so far, Big☆Bang!!!, released on March 19, 2008 and Magic Time released on January last year.

Download Link

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I really recommend you Arigatō no Egao and Kirei À La Mode! These two are my favorite song from her album Magic Time.

Arigatō no Egao`s PV


Kirei À La Mode - A really sweet song and I can`t stop listening to this one!


Shokotan is a bery cute and moe and a berry berry talented girl. I`m one of her big fan now! XD You can visit her blog here if you want to keep updated with her. I`ve already added her on my blog list! I love you Shokotan! (^ω^)





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Brave Story

I downloaded this anime last year and only got the chance to watch it yesterday. This anime was adapted from a Japanese light novel written and illustrated by Miyuki Miyabe. It was adapted by Gonzo and was released in Japan by Warner Bros. on July 8, 2006.



This anime focused on Mitani Wataru, a fifth grader in Japan. He later encountered the mysterious Mitsuru Ashikawa in an empty, unfinished building. Rumors circulating the building that it was haunted by a ghost. Wataru accidentally sees Mitsuru performing magic and follows him into the building and stumbles into the strange world of Vision. Ashikawa told Wataru that he can change his fate and get his wish granted if he entered the world of Vision. In Vision, those from earth are strictly forbidden to enter Vision unless they obtain the status of Traveler. Ashikawa was seen entering the door to Vision, leaving Wataru behind.

Wataru later found out that their parents are divorcing. His mother, who was in shock attempted to commit suicide. Wataru, trying to save his mother, remembers about Vision. He finally goes to the empty building to enter Vision. Thus, Wataru's journey in Vision begins.

Trailer:


The first half of this anime was boring and the intro to me was rather weak in its execution. It was only until Wataru reached Vision that the story really took off. And one more thing, this anime has a lot in common with RPG! It really reminds me of Final Fantasy XII, especially the town, with lots of unique and different creature living in it.

The animation was extremely amazing. It was done by Gonzo(Gantz, Transformers: Galaxy Force). The CG in this anime was quite good but nothing to awed at and the character design was rather simple, but it was acceptable.

The ending theme was done by one of my favorite band, Aqua Timez. Their song Ketsui no Asa ni was used as the ending theme for this anime. It was quite enjoyable since it is one of my favorite song from this band! (^ω^)


Brave story isn`t the best movie around but if you are a fan of fantasy and enjoy playing RPG you should really try this anime. It is a fun movie, try to watch it with your kids or if you just want something to enjoy on a lazy Sunday afternoon. This one is well recommended! (^ω^)

Score: B-




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L'Arc~en~Ciel - BLESS PV

Here`s a PV of Raruku`s new single Bless, released five days ago!

=‿‿= This is the band`s thirty-sixth single and will be used as the theme song to the NHK 2010 Vancover Olympics. Also, Tetsu announced that he has changed his stage name to Tetsuya! Enjoy the PV!


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Smiling Dog

She smiled! Her name is Chii, a shiba inu in Okayama prefecture that smiles whenever her master is nearby. You can watch her smiling in the video below:



Berry cute!! (^ω^)

Via Japan Probe
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RX78 and MKII Dance

A dancing Gundam RX78 and MKII! LOL It was originally uploaded by Ronald くやよよい Artugue on Facebook so I do not own this video!


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It`s a cat!

A cat on a cat`s back!!

This is a cat in Japan with a cat-shaped spot on her back. Waaaaooooo..... More images can be found on her Ōnā`s burogu here.

Via Japan Probe

And here`s a cute video of a cat going on a business trip. lol It`s just a commercial! XD

LOL

Via Kotaku

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S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kuuga Ultimate Form, Kamen Rider Double Fang Joker

These two figures will be displayed at Tamashii Feature Vol. 1. No additional information, including the price and release dates, is given on both figures. I hope it wont be a Tamashii Web Exclusive figures. More images:

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kuuga Ultimate Form

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider W Fang Joker

Information and images via Ngee Khiong, JEFusion
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K-ON Season 2 Sets for April

Yup it was announced as having an April airing.

The official website has also confirmed that the main staff and main cast will return from the first season unchanged.

The second season of the K-ON! anime franchise was announced after the "Let's Go!" live concert in Yokohama last month. When the concert's two encores ended, the large onstage screen displayed footage from the first season of the television anime series. Then the screen displayed an announcement that the second season has been green-lit!

Source: Sankaku Complex, ANN
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Figure Cosplay: Costume WIP Part 2

I finished with the arm today! You can check the process here. ^w^ View the entire post>>>>>>

Figma Kirisame Marisa, Figma Tsumugi Kotobuki: Uniform ver., Nendoroid Sakuya Izayoi

Some images and information of figma Kirisame Marisa, figma Tsumugi Kotobuki: Uniform ver., Nendoroid Sakuya Izayoi.

Figma Kirisame Marisa

She will be released on April and priced at 2,800 yen. She comes with three expressions: A smiling face, a shouting face as well as a grinning face, her magic item, a mini-Hakkero is included with hand parts to hold it, various items that Marisa should never be seen with out are included, such as her witch's broom, a tea cup and her spellbook. Additionally, special leg parts allowing her to ride on her broom are also included - you can even pose her flying though the air!

Information and images via GSC

Figma Tsumugi Kotobuki: Uniform ver.

More images can be found here.

She comes with Three expressions: A smiling face, a delighted face, as well as the expression Tsumugi often gave when she became entranced by something and her keyboard, sculpted down to the finest of details, along with its stand. Will be released on April, priced at 2,800 yen.

Information via GSC

Nendoroid Sakuya Izayoi

Sakuya comes with three expression parts, a tea set and a knife as extra parts, allowing for a variety of scenes - from working hard in the mansion, to preparing to throw her knives. LOL

Release Date: May
Price: 3,000 yen

Information and images via GSC
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