Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Cardfight Vanguard Booster Box Volume 02 & 03

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 06:39 PM PDT

So, recently i get myself each of Cardfight Vanguard Booster Box Volume 02 and 03. I’m satisfied with the cards inside. Most of them are the one that i’m hoping to get earlier. By the way, volume 04 is coming out soon, probably end of October. Check out my previous post on Vanguard loot of the day.

Revealing some of the cards from vol. 02 booster box. Divided into 10 clans (from top left: Megacolony, Tachikaze, Bermuda, Spike Brother, Nova Grappler, Great Nature, Oracle Think Tank, Kagero, Royal Paladin, Grand Blue)

Cards from vol. 03 booster box (from top left: Dimensional Police, Pale Moon, Dark Irregulars, Nova Grappler, Royal Paladin, Oracle Think Tank, Kagero, Tachikaze

Here’s some of the RRR cards i get from both the box (from top left: Still Vampir, Demon World Marquis -Amon, Lion Heat, Ruin Shade, Swordsman Of Exploding Flames – Baromedes, Spirit Exceed)

And here’s my SP cards - Nightmare Doll, Alice

Another SP - Dual Axe Archdragon

Apparently, there’s an online Cardfight Vanguard game where you can play with other players. But first you have to download the application and register from byond.com. After that launch the application Cardfight Capital. Great place to sharpen your skill where you can construct your own deck. All the

cards are available to be add to your deck.

This is the main page after you have log in, noticed the 7 little icons on top right?That’s where you can start.

The first icon is where the Helpfile, this is where you learn how to play and how to use the controls button

The second icon let you choose which shop you want to go in, currently there are only 2

The third icon let you select your display name and profile picture

The fourth icon let you construct/edit your deck, you can have any cards, just type in the name in the search box

The fifth icon let you choose which deck you want to use in the battle

The sixth icon let you watch other player’s match

The last icon let you choose an opponent to challenge

This is how it looks like during a battle is on going, you can type in your message in the chat box during the battle

Monday, August 29, 2011

Mawaru Penguindrum Ep. 7

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 04:29 AM PDT

LOL! Shōma and Ringo look more like the newly weds there, not Ringo and Tabuki. Why was he staying beside Ringo under Tabuki's place anyways? Oh wait, I know it's all for the sake of Himari. Yeah right.

I thought I heard Ringo's heart crashed into pieces when Yuri said she was the one convinced Tabuki to invite her to the stage performance. And then, I think I heard her heart crushed into a few more million pieces when Yuri announced her engagement with Tabuki. Despite all her efforts, Ringo couldn't get an inch closer to Tabuki. Sigh. But that's okay. That way we as audience have funnier scenes to enjoy. For example, Ringo's wild imagination of Yuri exchanging sexual favors for a role. And of course, how can we ever forget the lengths she went to cuz of her desperation for the frog's eggs. It was creepily hilarious (is there such a word?). Poor Shōma and damn No.2! No.2 is such a glutton. If Ringo was previously just a stalker, she has now upgraded herself to be an occult practitioner and a herpetologist too. Sarcasm intended.

As entertaining as Ringo is (and No.2), Mawaru Penguindrum never fails to get creepier as the series progress. In a fun way, that is. In this episode, we see the show inserted a few more puzzles here and there. From the last episode, only Ringo and Natsume know of Project M. Natsume is constantly in touch with a faceless person so I'm thinking both girls could be working for the same person and they are each responsible for Kanba and Shōma respectively. But where does Yuri fit in? As always, these are pure speculations. When it comes to Mawaru Penguindrum, I just love guessing the events that may happen.

Speaking of Project M, when it was revealed that the "M" stands for Maternity, my jaw just dropped wide open. I was totally taken off guard. I never thought of that. Did you guys ever thought the “M” stands for Maternity? I know it isn’t Marriage, but hell I do not know is Maternity. But why? What does it have anything to do with fate and let's not forget, the Penguin Drum! Again, ladies and gentlemen, the show dropped another unexpected surprise on us. On me, at least. So what will Ringo do now? The last time we saw her she’s making her move. Ya think she’s going to make it?

Oh well, it's nice to see that little musical is back. Also, I find Mawaru Penguindrum's analogies or rather Ringo's imaginations really interesting. Last week was moray eel and this week is killer whale. Now, I don't know if these analogies have any real meaning behind it but that was certainly the first time I saw the creatures being used in such context. What sort of sea creature will we see next week?

I think the random points above pretty much up sum up my thoughts for this week’s episode. What say you?

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Featured Figures August

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 08:37 AM PDT

I want to take some of your time to share some news about new figures that interests me. The figures are freshly start to accept pre-orders.

Actually there’s more but I only keep my eyes for the figures which anime series I watched.

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There are two version of Kirino static figures (Top left and bottom left) start accepting for pre-orders.

I am sure most of you know the anime title, Denpa Onna To Seishun Otoko. Erio (Top right) was build as in using her swim suit. Wait, my memory is bad? I just can’t recall any “beach scene” in the series. The episode I Can Fly of course took place at the ocean and the beach but that’s not it.

Anyway, I only end up placing pre-order for the BLK Limited Edition (Bottom right). Actually this package is not about the figures but actually an art book and the figures, a Figma is actually a bonus for the art book. Well, as long as I get the Figma, I don’t mind.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Mayo Chiki 07 – Girls in Swimsuits ^_^

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 05:09 PM PDT

Review

My my, what a great fanservice episode. Girls in Swimsuits is unavoidable when it comes to beach episode. Subaru in her swimsuit is the cutest girl among them all. Somehow all the girls are there giving the fanservice to the max. Not to mention that Kanade is really going for full force as well. Just look at some of the things that she really can do. She is just too explosive. Kanade is really owning there…

Kanade is running away from home due to something that has not yet been revealed. And so, they enjoyed their vacation at the sea and stayed at some hotel. She stayed with Kinjirou in the same room thus giving a great fanservice as well. Kinjirou is just a lucky guy. He even almost kissed by Kanade if Subaru didn’t interfere with the great timing.

She is just irresistible. Anyway with that pass by, they went to the beach, Yay! It’s fan service time again. Kanade taking this oppurtinity to exploit Kinjirou more and somehow made Subaru a little bit unhappy with it.

Well, at least Kinjirou did not chickening out this time. He’s willingly to put the sun screen lotion on Kanade’s back(LUCKY!). Kinjirou found the others working part time at the shacks nearby. For some reason they seperated from their sempai, chased by shark and they end up at the beach.

Subaru almost has been found out when she and Kanade is going to get Kinjirou. Due to that, they made up some lies. Almost everybody didn’t realize it was Subaru except Usami. Do this mean that Usami loves for Subaru is greater? Anyway, somehow Usami and Kanade having a showdown, I mean quarrel. Both of them really persistent to win. Usami mention that she is really closed friend to Kinjirou that even he eats home made food that Usami made at her house and also showing her swimsuit in front of him first with a little bit of hug!!! Thats totally freaking lucky. Kanade also tell Usami that she even sleep with Kinjirou. How lucky was that! Oh wait, Subaru ran in the middle of the quarrel. Kinjirou chased after him and receive a punch at his stomach, how unlucky is that. Well, it must be balanced because if you get too much of the good stuff, you will also get something bad to balanced things up. Good for Kinjirou.

When thing settle up between Kinjirou and Subaru, they return to the shacks. There we can see a Usagi, I mean Usami doing the hoping bunny stuff. How cute is that! Well, Kanade shows how superior she is and made her to do the hoping bunny.

Hhhhnnnnnggggggg~~

All the girls are allowed to stay at the Kanade’s accommodation. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Nagare which is Subaru’s father come to pick Kanade to return home. Kanade and Subaru refuse to do so and ignores Nagare. Before it end, at Subaru eyes, somehow look sad while looking up at the mountain. I’m guessing that she really miss her mom and nearby, there is her mother grave. Well at least all turns out to be find and there live happily ever after, medetashi medetashi… I think. . .

Somehow I realize that I ignored the existence of Nakuru and Kureha this time. They are pretty cute in their swimsuit. But when it compares to Subaru, Subaru definitely more moe~

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Well thats all for now, and for the next episode, we will know more about Subaru’s past. Stay tune!

Mayo Chiki 07 Review

Mawaru Penguindrum Ep. 6

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:01 AM PDT

Whoa…that's one hell of a way to start an episode – with a perverted Ringo fantasizing about her first night with Tabuki. And then soon after, Mawaru Penguindrum introduces Project M. I'm pretty sure it's the first time I've heard of it. I have no idea what is it but I'm very sure it isn't Project Marriage as Shōma puts it.

This episode is dedicated to exploring Ringo's past. How she obtains her little pink diary, or now I refer to as Fate Diary, and how she became obsessed with it and Tabuki. Apparently, Ringo has an older sister called Momoka who owned the diary. Now, whether Momoka wrote the diary or she picked it up from elsewhere is another question. But I'll leave it for the anime to tell us as now we've too much puzzles to solve as it is. At least, we're clear that the reason why Ringo so fervently trying to accomplish each task in the Fate Diary is only cuz she just wants her happy life back. She mistakenly thought that by achieving each goal written in the Fate Diary, her happiness will eventually return. I really feel for her but after seeing how she's "initiating" her first night with Tabuki, the feeling was all gone.

Enough of Ringo, let's talk about the other villain. Natsume is building up reputation quickly as the badass "paintball" shooter. Does she have some sort of a grudge against Kanba? I feel like she's picking on him. What exactly is their relationship? Asami mentioned she saw a guy when she was pushed. Was it Kanba? Even if it is really Kanba, why on earth Natsume needs to erase the memory of the other two girls? I don't get it. Can anyone shed some light on this one?

Anyways, I'll place my bet saying that Natsume is also searching for the mysterious Penguin Drum. In fact, I'll say that whoever owns a penguin is searching for the infamous Penguin Drum except for Himari. Poor girl, she's still clueless about everything. There's still a long way to go for this series, so there's nothing solid build up as to what it is. Most of us previously guessed it was the Fate Diary. After watching past couple of episodes, I'm starting to have doubts. Oh wait, did I mention I like how Natsume's penguin takes after her looks? Or am I the only one thinking our new friend here looks like her owner?

This week's episode is pretty good actually. Although I'm beginning to think that Mawaru Penguindrum is overusing the word "fate" in this episode. It's a bit overwhelming. I hear the word "運命" like every 5 seconds or so. Okay, that's a bit exaggerating but I think I'm pretty close. Since it is the anime's theme, I suppose I'll just have to deal with it. Also, they either slot in "Seizon Senryaku" to waste a couple of minutes or it's just for the fans. It's a pointless session. I was half expecting Shōma to climb back up or something.

Alright then. Those ramblings and rants above summarize what's on my mind for this episode. And, where is Himari???

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