Wednesday, December 31, 2014

New Year Eve 2014

Obligatory essay on New Year Eve, 31 December 2014.

Firstly, Happy birthday Keitty! Hope you've enjoyed EXILE Night. Yes, I'll rewatch 0~Zero concert as many times as I can because I absolutely love the ballads and the dances. Hopefully we don't go broke next year. ^^;

This year is very tumultuous. The ups are almost balanced out by the downs, or perhaps the downs outweighed the ups. I didn't break down, but I suffered injustice at work. All I want is for it to be over, preferably before my second week of work. I don't want to deal with my ex-company ever again. It was tiring when I resigned. I never want to experience this kind of bullshit again.

I don't have resolutions; I only have goals. But for once, my resolution is never to experience a similar kind of bullshit at work as what I went through in my ex-company. I don't want to quarrel with my family over my job. I don't want tears of relief. I don't want tears at all.

My goals for 2015:
  1. Earn back the money lost.
  2. Attend Generations from Exile Tribe concert (WITH meet and greet. Preferably) at Cat A seats right smack where I can see them UP AND CLOSE.
  3. Attend more EXILE TRIBE concerts in the future.
  4. Make my own cosplay costumes.
  5. Exile Tribe
  6. More Exile Tribe
And I move on. I'll continue down the path I've chosen, until time stops turning for me.

My EXILE Journey



2011

The first EXILE song I heard was Rising Sun, back in the days of discovering and exploring Japanese music other than anime music. The sheer number of people in the MV though.

2012

Sengoku Basara Moonlight Party (live action) caught my attention with its theme song Let's Party by Sandaime J Soul Brothers. But the song I fell in love with was Hanabi, from the same mini album 0~ Zero Ep. So I got interested in Sandaime J Soul Brothers.

At the same time, GTO 2012 was released. 24Karats and 24Karats Tribe of Gold entered my life. I actually liked 24Karats feat 3JSB more.

2013

While browsing GTO tags on tumblr, I chanced upon a gif and a link to the MV. Hot Shot was the name of the song, and the group was Generations from Exile Tribe.

It went downhill from there, especially after watching the MV for Love You More.

2014

A-Nation SG. Gene was the latest addition and the sole deciding factor that made me throw money at the concert.

Needless to say, they exceeded expectations with just four songs. Hot Shot, Animal, Love You More and Brave It Out. The singing was good, the dancing was fantastic. AND REO WAS IN MY LINE OF VISION.

The rest is history.

I made a wish upon a shooting star.

2015

PLEASE GENE PLEASE COME TO SG AND HOLD A CONCERT HERE AS PART OF YOUR WORLD TOUR. I AM WILLING TO FORK OUT MONEY AND TIME IF ONLY I CAN MEET YOU IN PERSON.

I made a wish upon a shooting star.

Also, I want to meet 3JSB.

Same wish upon a shooting star.

Monday, December 29, 2014

最強スポーツ男子頂上決戦 12月23日

IT IS OUT.

AND GENERATIONS WENT DOWN TO SUPPORT MENDY. Ryota~~ Is he the vice leader or something?

Haha he really brought back the Exile Pride with his consecutive wins in Sports Danshi. Exile used to dominate the championship until Sano Gaku won Spodan 2012.

I still support Gakkun, Mendy and Mori Wataru haha. Gakkun for speed. Mendy for power. Together they can form a formidable duo. XD Mori Wataru is the representative of the ossans. TO SHOW THAT AGE DOESN'T MATTER. THEY WON'T LOSE TO THE YOUNGSTERS.









I love watching Gakkun. He's a delight to watch, for his sportsmanship, his enthusiasm. Anyone who thinks he's a showoff obviously doesn't know him. Rivals spur him to do better. He doesn't give up. He knows his weakness is his strength.

3 tonne vehicle. He never gave up until time up. All of them didn't give up.

Gakkun: The Fence, Monster Box
Mendy: that Hamster wheel thing
Nobuyama Toshihiro: Pulling the 3 tonne truck
Power Legend whose name I can't remember: Power Wall

Friday, December 26, 2014

Exile Videos part god knows what



I'm looking forward to this album because the songs are pretty nice.

All Night Long

The video of them in armour. NAOKI'S SMILE. TECCHAN. NAOTO WITH A BOW AND ARROW. HIRO THE OP BASTARD. TAKAHIRO KAKKOI.

I love Takahiro's armour.

I love this song too.

No Limit

Hearts in eyes.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Exile Christmas 2014

Merry Christmas!

In the spirit of Christmas, I present to you more Exile videos from Youtube.

NAOKI先生 おうちでエグザサイズ EXILE魂 北斗晶




Naoki is so cute here I cannot help facepalming.

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Omi's interview
http://loveandcoffee.livejournal.com/374011.html

Yes I actually like Omi more than I like Ryuji. This post confirms what I think about him, and it's more than just Omi's handsome looks. (I like my eyecandy, but it's still the character that attracts me more than mere looks.) When I first heard him sing Hanabi, I felt this connection with him. He's a reserved person but his singing contains more emotion. Technicalities? Leave that to Ryuji.

I wasn't wrong with my assumption. I am a musician after all, and I'm the Omi type before my former teacher drilled me the technicalities to achieve the effect. Ryuji's vocals are stellar, but the emotions poured into the songs are mostly Omi.

Ryuji's interview
Part 1: http://loveandcoffee.livejournal.com/373435.html
Part 2: http://loveandcoffee.livejournal.com/373582.html

Ryuji, you're too hard on yourself.

Thank you for confirming this: Naoto-papa and Naoki-mama. DAMN.

Translated quote: Naoto-san is like a father who makes us tow in line when it's needed, and Naoki-san is like a mother who watches over us with lots of love and talks to us about the little details.

HAHAHAHAHA

I see why people ship OmiRyu. I approve. But my BR/OTP is Naoto/Naoki.

3JSB 4th Anniversary Blog posts
http://loveandcoffee.livejournal.com/374286.html#cutid1

Indeed. Sandaime J Soul Brothers debut on Naoki's birthday. It's so special to him. And no Naoto, it's not redundant at all. You two are close.

I refuse to read any LDH slash fanfics because I value my brotps a lot. I respect them a lot. Their videos and music helped me through some of the worst times, always encouraging me and lifting my spirits. The Exile Tribe playlist I have plays songs that are begrudgingly appropriate.

This is not to say I don't have other favourite artists. I love Matsushita Yuya. I love Shikata Akiko. I love FictionJunction. Their songs are soothing and turbulent, their voices unique. I still play their songs in my phone.

Once I mentioned, I like songs more than I like the artist, but if there are enough songs that I like, which so happen to be sung by the same artist, then naturally I'll start to like the artist.

I'm very thankful for Exile Tribe. I'm very glad I fell in love with Generations from Exile Tribe and Sandaime J Soul Brothers. Without them, I suppose my life would be more mundane.

I posted Merry Christmas greetings on Naoto, Omi, Shokichi and Yuyan's Instagrams. In English of course. I figured, I don't have to be part of the crowd full of Japanese comments.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Lee Pace is my favourite American actor

http://www.buzzfeed.com/kmallikarjuna/times-lee-pace-won-your-heart-in-2014#.paRBmyD6kX

YES

WONDERFUL MAN.

I don't give a shit about the rumours with Richard Armitage (what). As long as nothing is confirmed, I'll stay out. Whether he is gay or not, I will still support him. People's relationships aren't my business, their characters are. And Lee is a wonderful man. I would love to meet him one day, if it's even possible QwQ

Favourite picture: Lee and lion cub. And of course Thranduil in armour.

Please, someone cosplay armour!Thranduil and maybe even armour!Elrond.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Southside

I found the lyrics for Southside.

Because I love this song.

https://exilelove.wordpress.com/about-2/takahiro/

Holy fuck Takahiro you're amazing. How did people underestimate you in the first round of Mechaike Exile, I have no idea. Because he's the only one who doesn't dance? Atsushi isn't around lololol. (Takahiro is so cute and talented)

And then I look at myself. What are my talents? Play the piano? Identifying people?

Monday, December 22, 2014

Free books reference

http://www.iheartintelligence.com/2014/08/31/free-books-100-legal-sites-download-literature/

\o/

Books!

Gotta start reading them wheee.

Tecchan no kabedon

http://adoransis.tumblr.com/post/105778180286/tetsuyas-coffee-impact

Oh Tecchan what the heck hahaha.

Then

EXCUSE YOU. NAOTO WHAT'S WITH YOUR FACE.

Also, Takahiro, you have Atsushi. Leave Naoto to Naoki please. Or Kenjirou. (More like let Naoto kabedon Naoki while Naoki gives that -.- face)

Kabedon - caging someone against the wall

http://haru2115.tumblr.com/post/105569583720/jprchan-haru2115-okay-now-that-im

And then I chanced upon this post.

And couldn't stop laughing. Kenchi your face. Also you don't see Naoki doing many derp poses unlike his teammates. The image of cool.

=w=

I live for myself

Honestly, I don't really care whether I get to meet the famous cosplayers or not. Or meet the more popular ones.

I don't make friends easily, so I kinda need a proxy if not I won't take the initiative to introduce myself. Unless someone happens to fangirl/fanboy hard over my cosplay then it'll be a great opening topic. Like how I met some of them because of tokusatsu and others because I know some otoge.

When I'm not cosplaying I am really anonymous. Most people don't recognise me in civilian mode. It's fine. Also I don't selfie. Never really bothered to do that. I'd rather meet people to talk.

I'm already desensitized to cosplay fame. Who cares? If I want to be famous, cosplay IS the last thing on my list. Or not at all. I just do what I like, as long as I don't regret it afterwards.

I'm through feeling bitter about things that are superficial.

I'm past that period where I felt my existence was superficial. It surfaced many times, but 5 minutes later it got squashed by this conviction that I should never think of myself as a tool to be used. Without them I still have a life. Without them I still have things to do. My life isn't centered around acceptance by others, but acceptance of myself.

If I can't even accept myself, who will accept me? Once I accept myself, I don't need people to accept me. Because I don't live for others' sake. It's their own problem if they dislike certain behaviours of mine. I could always point out others' traits which I DISLIKE, but did I? I can always bitch about others' traits which I DISLIKE, but frankly speaking, there is no point because no one is perfect. No one has to mold themselves to fit MY criteria. This works vice versa.

There are more things to worry about than whether the people you know are downright unreasonable assholes or complaint royalty because everyone else has shitty personalities except their own.

Gene new single cover

Gene's new single cover! Lovely picture. I like the chic style except for Alan's cow print collar. Ryota looks really cool. Reo is just getting cooler and losing his baby fat. And I like Hayato's brown hair.

As usual, Mendy's hair makes me cringe. I prefer the one he had when he came to A-Nation SG!

I expect Sing It Loud to be a fast song. Though looking at the cover, it sure is going to be one. Also it's used as a drama theme song haha. MV please.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Dear Sister episode 10. HACHIIIII





HACHI. IN A WEDDING SUIT.

OMG SASU GA OUJI. HE LOOKS LIKE ONE.

I NEED A HIGH RES IMAGE OF THIS DAMMIT. BUT I CAN ONLY SETTLE FOR A SCREENSHOT FIRST.

(Hachi-ouji. Pfft. No relation to the Nico DJ thanks.)

Yes I want to meet 3JSB and Gene in person, at a handshake event, and attend their concerts. It's a strong wish of mine.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Southside





Let me introduce you my favourite dance from 0~Zero Live Tour 2012.

The pose, the expression, the way they throw themselves into this song.

My Top 10 3JSB songs so far:
  1. Hanabi (My hatsukoi)
  2. Southside
  3. Cosmos
  4. So Right (I have a soft spot for this song because it has been annoying during my times of need, as if telling me that my decision is right =.=)
  5. Ryusei (It cheered me up when I needed something to distract me)
  6. On Your Mark
  7. Fuyumonogatari
  8. Field of Dreams
  9. Refrain
  10. On The Road
Alright I confess. After my top 2 the rest are pretty much equal ground. Once I've established my top favourite (to me, there's a difference between 'favourite' and 'top favourite'. I can have many favourites, but there's only one that emerges on top ^^), the rest just fall in place.

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I finally finished Tower of Wish 2012, including the Document disk. It was awesome.

And went back to rewatch 0~Zero's Southside. *wibbles*

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

0~Zero

Sandaime J Soul Brothers LIVE TOUR 2012 "0 - Zero -"

Repertoire

I LOVE this concert. Personally I like it better than Blue Impact, mainly because I adore Tribal Soul's songs/ballads and the dances here. Also Look @ Us Now features the performers. I felt they danced it better here than Blue Impact's Performers' Showtime. It's also NOT helping that Gene had more than 5 minutes of introductory showtime here, inclusive of backup dancing. But hey no one's complaining. I love the 3JSB vs Gene's version of Generation so much.

My favourite song remains Hanabi. I love Southside and Field of Dreams too, also Southside's dance made me scream more than On Your Mark. CHAIRS. FEDORAS. DAMN. MY KOKORO.

I have a feeling, when Gene finally holds their own solo concert, Rampage might debut as backup dancers? I'm still praying hard for Gene to make Singapore one of their concert destination. And to meet Gene and 3JSB in person.


2 days to BoFA

http://thranduillover2013.tumblr.com/image/104946439048

*wibbles*

I love Thranduil in his battle armour. The Hobbit has lovely armour designs.

I can't wait for Battle of the Five Armies. I just hope the battle scene isn't too haphazard or anything. I enjoy good fighting/ battle scenes. And please, more Thranduil in action. He's fearsome in battle. And that armour. *_*

My life right now consists of Exile Tribe, Hobbit, and music. A break before I go back to work.

Dammit, I just missed another live QnA with Lee (STUPID GMT TIMING. YOUR 10PM IS MY 6AM). Then again, Richard Armitage also tweeted. Damn him and Lee's replies. Best answer for the second tweet about Thranduil's hangover HAHAHAHA

Then again I don't know what kind of question to ask. Something fun. Something that stands out. Something different. Will there be more QnAs? I don't know. TTATT I want to meet Lee one day, but one idol at a time.

I mentioned before that I want to cosplay a Mirkwood Elf. I still want to cosplay one. *wibbles some more*

Monday, December 15, 2014

Which tokusatsu I want to be?

I love Garo.

But I know I can never be part of the Makai Council. Because Makai Knights and Makai Priests protect humans. I can agree with the hunting of Horrors, but I don't agree with the fact I can't just punch some sense into some of these stupid humans. That episode of ZERO Black Blood where Rei didn't lift a finger against the humans attacking him just makes me scoff. Also, Yami wo Terasu Mono's Tousei. He is absolute scum. They couldn't lift a finger against him, until the last episode when he became a Horror himself.

I don't particularly care about humans, but I won't let innocents die.

I'd rather be a Kamen Rider. At least I can test the limits of my individual strength and evolve. Sentai isn't bad if I have a bunch of friends, however I don't believe that Red MUST be the strongest, the last one standing. Or Pink must be the weakest =.= BIASED.

I'll be a Blue. *raises eyebrows at anyone who dares to defy*

Kamen Rider it is. I get to punch both enemies and idiots.



OMG REI. So cute.

I think I'd rather listen to him speak French hahaha.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

I have a strong will. I fall, I get up and move on. Life is too short to stay put in the past. There are things I like, people I want to meet, goals I aim to reach. To some, they may be trivial, but to me, it means a lot. My life goals differ from others. Who are they to compare?

I work towards them step by step. There is no straight path. I lose some, gain some. Like my recent resignation. To all, it is a huge sum especially when I still have debts to pay. To some, I am a bad employee and who knows if I would do the same again? To me, it is something that allows me to cut ties from all the bullshit I went through in the place. Anyone can tell me "Work is never easy. There will always be challenges."

Are you kidding me? Do you think I'm an imbecile who lazes around and expect an easy life? Do you think I don't know that?

I picked up a job that's way below the expected salary a university graduate is supposed to have. I learnt to multitask, to do everything. I made mistakes along the way. I was an unorthodox instructor who simply refused to follow the conventional route to teach my kids. Perhaps I got more complaints from teachers than my colleagues in such a short period of time.

I left because I disagreed with company practices. I left because I didn't want to participate in fraud. I left because that place was killing my passion for music, eroding my belief in educating kids to be able to think for themselves. Every word said, every action, just screamed nothing but money. Money at the expense of the employees. Money at the expense of education.

MY life doesn't revolve around money and money only. I agree, we need money to survive, but earning it via such nefarious means? (If you want a list, feel free to PM me. Most I heard from colleagues, some I witnessed for myself.) Again, to you it doesn't seem that way, to me it is.

They painted a lovely picture of the events planned for 2015. They tried to use my passion against me, saying that kids loved me, I enjoyed teaching them. They tried to justify why MC claims weren't given - workers insurance when we travel from school to school. (It is clearly unrelated, as you can see.) Two hours I sat there, listening to them attempt to butter me up.

The words that finalized my decision were: "You want Saturday off because you want to teach more private students right? It's okay if you say no, I know how you feel about needing to support the family."

.............

For those who don't know, I teach piano on Sunday. So essentially, I AM working everyday. All I want, is to have one day off. One day to rest. One day where I don't have to go back to office in the morning, teach piano in the afternoon, and leave only nights free. I'm not a workaholic, but as of now life made it that way.

Those words were an insult. Those words, based on assumptions and their own thinking, clearly showed that our views differed by a wide margin. They think about money, how to earn money, how money is the only way to survive in this competitive world.

Anyone can disagree, but it will not change my opinion. Shove your pride aside and be humble! Stop being an attention whore! The world doesn't revolve around you! Dude, you're way out of point. How wrong is it to not want to participate in fraud?

Gene New Single Sing It Loud

https://twitter.com/EXILE_contact/status/543421218125148160

Generations' new single Sing It Loud. Also, one of the songs Story is written by Ryota. So proud of him! I can already imagine how the song's going to be like. A very good feeling of nostalgia. Hopefully Sing It Loud is a fun, upbeat song. Gene needs more upbeat songs to make a balanced repertoire for their World Tour. The starting song HAS to get the crowd going. Much as I love Hot Shot, it cannot be the only song to kick start a concert. (Animal could work, but honestly I prefer Hot Shot. ALSO THEIR PERFORMANCE DURING A-NATION SG STARTED OFF WITH HOT SHOT I AM SO HAPPY. EVEN HAPPIER THAT THEY SANG LOVE YOU MORE.)

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https://www.facebook.com/GENERATIONS.official/posts/486826718127123?fref=nf&pnref=story

片寄涼太からコメント:

皆様いつもGENERATIONSのことを温かく応援して下さりありがとうございます!1/28発売の僕たちのニューシングル「Sing it Loud」のカップリング曲に、僕が作詞をさせて頂いた「STORY」が収録されることになりました。
この曲はデビュー前の頃の気持ちや全国各地を巡った夢者修行の頃の様々な出会いや想いをテーマに書かせて頂きました。
今の自分たちに対するメッセージでもあり、5年後、10年後の自分たちがこの曲を聴いて、そんな時のことを思い出せたらいいなという想いも込められています。
いつも応援して下さっている皆さまはもちろん、デビュー前や夢者修行の頃から応援して下さっている方々に共感して頂けたらすごく嬉しいです。
初めての作詞ということで拙い歌詞ではあるのですが、そこも今の自分たちの等身大の言葉として受けとって頂けたら嬉しいです。
自分たちらしい楽曲とパフォーマンスをよりたくさんの方々にお届けできるよう頑張っていきますので、
これからもどうか応援よろしくお願いいたします!!
片寄涼太

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Both Sing It Loud and 3JSB's new album Planet Seven will be released on 28 January. Things to look forward to next year! Please release the MV for Sing It Loud, avex! ^^

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Exile Casino JP 140912



HAHAHAHAHHAHA

Keiji: It must be because you're a Sandaime fan.

Girl: But within Sandaime, I like Gun-chan and Omi-kun.

Naoto: *wants to bash things*

/DIES LAUGHING

OH NAOTO. But hey that's fair yanno. You vote because you like the style and not the person wearing it.

I would give my vote to Naoto also, because I don't like all black.

Thranduil sign, ORION

I want to watch the Samantha Thavasa 20th Anniversary Party. Dammit. 3JSB and Gene are inside, and it looks so fun! Please let there be videos *trawls ex-tribe mobile for photos*

Currently my life is full of Hobbit, 3JSB, Gene and I have no regrets.


This isn't photoshopped by me. This was a gift after I tweeted #OneLastTime #Thranduil yesterday. I have little interest in collecting other digital Hobbit autographs haha. ^^;

10 December. ORION single was released. JUST SAY YEAH YEAH.

10 December, I got my digital Thranduil autograph.

Good things come after a bad storm.

*starts singing Shokichi's The One*

I BELIEVE I BELIEVE. YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE FOREVER

On Your Mark



On Your Mark is a lovely song. I am fascinated by this ringing tune at the dance interval. The dance is also fantastic. Urgh. I love 3JSB's ballads because their vocals shine.

On another note, NAOTO. YOU. YOU. GAH.

Naoto is appearing in Dear Sister! CAN'T WAIT

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Exile Tribe Tower of Wish 2012

http://jpopbeat.livejournal.com/20383.html

Exile Tribe Tower of Wish 2012

This site is a gem. There are more videos to download.

Heh.

I believe, when I go Japan someday, I'll be searching for these DVDs in secondhand shops.

When Tower of Wish 2014 DVD (3 discs) is available for purchase, you bet your ass I'll buy it if there aren't downloads available. Because it's Exile Tribe. It has 3JSB. It has Gene. I WANT to see the dance battle and rap battle. I want to see Ryusei performed like. I want to see Orion performed live.

Monday, December 08, 2014

For freedom, one must be prepared to pay a price

Immediate resignation is hard.

So much emotional turmoil, so much pent up frustration, that I just cried. I hate crying. I hate the residual burning sensation in my eyes, as if I went swimming without wearing goggles. Everything else seemed insignificant compared to the amount of bullshit I had to go through and was tied down by.

Compensation? Go ahead. On the grounds I can break free, no strings attached. In black and white. If money is all they want, so be it. Money can be earned back. When one really wants to break free, one must be prepared to pay the price for freedom.

I've always known that things are never smooth sailing. Life taught me this. I know I will not break free this easily.

Tomorrow, there will be a meeting. A discussion. Tomorrow, I will make my points clear. There is nothing to talk. I want out. And I will pay.

How far can money last when it is earned via nefarious means?

EUNWOL


EUNWOL. YOU SHIP PHANLUMI I DON'T EVEN.


AND NOW YOU WANT TO MAKE US CRY EVEN BEFORE WE START PLAYING. LEMME GIVE YOU A HUG.


BRING ON THE FICS. I NEED MORE HEROES. AU OR OTHERWISE.

Thursday, December 04, 2014

残念です

I didn't get to participate in #AskThranduil on Twitter because I miscalculated the time. (Their GMT 5:05 pm is our GMT 08:00 1:05 am the next day)

Oh well. It's ok. My tweet wasn't answered anyway.

And I forgot today Eunwol class is released. Maa, I can always update MapleStory another day. I do want to play Eunwol after all.

Once I pause my Exile craze. I've never been so active on YouTube in my entire life.

KEEP ON DANCING, KEEP ON SINGING
ここまでも, いつまでも。

ここからは日本をもっと勉強します。

AskThranduil and Hot Road

https://twitter.com/TheHobbitMovie/status/539880445471907840

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Yes I sent a tweet.

I see if I can catch it live hahaha.

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http://fatbo173.tumblr.com/post/96173992915

I MUST WATCH THIS.

NOT ONLY OMI, BUT PUDDING AND MABE. WTF. I KNOW I'LL WATCH IT FOR PUDDING ALSO, BUT HECK. JUST GIVE ME ALREADY

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http://fatbo173.tumblr.com/post/84952165655/some-scans-of-blue-impact-concert-pamphlet-for

http://yuutsuki.tumblr.com/post/73414234611/blue-impact-tour-pamphlet-translation-iwata

THIS THOUGH.

I'M DYING. NAOKI AND GUN-CHAN ARE SOULMATES. NAOKI AND NAOTO ARE BOTH RIVALS AND FRIENDS AND LOVERS (actually please take the friends and lovers part with a grain of salt. Damn fangirls hahaha). OF COURSE ELLYKEN. AND OMIRYU ARE PILLARS OF SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER, 'NUFF SAID.

The only pair I might ship is NaotoXNaoki. Otherwise, the rest are, well, I'll just smile and be amused. I can have my non-shipping days please. Also, there are people I simply refuse to ship. Because I don't see it that way, that's all.

Hahahahahaha

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

Tower of Wish 2014

http://ayamattemasen.tumblr.com/post/102881533955/tow-seibu-dome-11-16

http://ayamattemasen.tumblr.com/post/103986542220/tow-tokyo-dome-11-30

Wow, so lucky. And so obviously biased hahahaha. Well, I will be biased also. MY EYES GLUED ON GUN-CHAN, RYOTA, REO, NAOTO, NAOKI.

I didn't watch Gene grow up, but I became a fan just when they released Hot Shot single, which was their 4th single. Then I managed to listen to all their songs and watched their live performances. They have improved a lot, and of course I look forward to Gene's World Tour.

Please please please come to Singapore.

I cannot emphasize how badly I want to meet Gene in person. (And 3JSB too)

I haven't been so relaxed and cool ever since I started listening to Gene and 3JSB. Today, I was encouraged by Go On, Brave It Out and Animal consecutively. Won't Be Long (Exile) also popped up.

I believe it's about time I start learning more Japanese....*prods at inertia*


Tuesday, December 02, 2014



GUN-CHAN

GUN-CHAN GUN-CHAN GUN-CHAN

Monday, December 01, 2014

If this is deja vu.......

This is bad.

Last night, I dreamed that we were at a Gene concert. Songs like Hot Shot, Love You More, Always with You and Revolver were performed. We were at the front rows so we could really see them up close. After the intermission was the performer's showtime, so Ryota and Ryuto weren't on stage.

Right in front of me was Reo.

Reo krumping in front of me.

Yes, good dream

Sunday, November 30, 2014

新堂本兄弟 130120高清版









Ermaigawd wtf hahahahahaha YOU STUPID OSSANS WHAT ARE YOU IMPLYING ABOUT NAOKI. I DON'T NEED A MENTAL IMAGE OF HIM FLASHING HIMSELF UNABASHED WHEN HE WEARS A ROBE THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

OMG KENJIRO'S BEATBOXING. THAT PERFORMANCE WITH ELLY WAS REALLY COOL.

NAOKI PLAYING THE GUITAR. VERY ATTRACTIVE MMM YES.

LOVELY SONG. FANTASTIC.

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STOP IT KENJIRO. STAHP.

OMG RYOTA WHY ARE YOU SO CUTE. KICKING YOUR LEGS AND LAUGHING. And then Naoki is just being cool and all.



Whoa, types of sexy girls. Well, all seem to prefer long hair wheeeee. Gun-chan never answered.

GENE WORLD TOUR

Generations from Exile Tribe will have a World Tour in 2015!

WORLD TOUR.

PLEASE COME TO SINGAPORE.

I WANT TO SEE EVERYONE AGAIN.

ALSO IT'S A FULL CONCERT YES?

ASDFGHJKLADFGAHSJDKGLKAJLLK

TIME TO SAVE MONEY

(The hosts better treat them right, or else I'll kick all their asses and back again.)

Thursday, November 27, 2014

24World


ベストアーティスト2014 「24WORLD」 EXILE TRIBE by ex15me

24World live performance!

8D

But the videography is kinda lousy. Also, dailymotion. Well, at least I get to watch. So I shan't complain. Critique, perhaps.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Exile Casino JP

http://www1.nhk.or.jp/kouhaku/artists/

SUPPORTING WHITE TEAM. HELLO EXILE AND 3JSB. I'M NOT INTERESTED IN THE REST OF THEM THIS TIME.

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Ermaigawd this episode is so hilarious. I think I would be able to finish up to 7 dishes if you don't give me rice at all. Poor Suzuki. And Mendy, what an asshole you are. You certainly live up to my expectations of someone I want to slap every time I meet you.

Monday, November 24, 2014

LTCL

I've always wanted to take LTCL, but only when I've the time and money to afford my own lessons and pay for my own exams.

Sunday's mini concert made me fired up. So many talented students taking diploma now. I spot some with great potential to score distinction for diploma in fact.

I compare with them, and honestly I'm not even that impressive. The only distinction I got during my Abrsm days was Grade 2 Practical, Grade 2 theory and Grade 5 theory. The rest were merit. My technique back then didn't warrant any interest either. I also received B3 for music elective.

So my ATCL was a miracle. It's pretty much a rags to riches story. Also I'm probably the only one who would smile while playing because I enjoy what I do. Kinda belies my cool personality, but I believe music is one of the few ways that can break that outer shell and reveal the carefree side of me.

Next year. As long as I clear up my Saturday afternoons. There are certain Saturdays where I'm not free though, like Cosfest. I'll probably start in March or April. I won't be as busy then. Also I will have a better gauge of my work schedule and travelling time.

Debussy is my victory card, so I'm definitely including him in my repertoire. Now to choose 2 other composers. I was told Haydn or Scarlatti. And the last one a list of 20th century composers like John Ireland, Takemitsu, Ravel. I'm tempted to take Ireland (to avoid being labelled too French) or Takemitsu but it means I need to select my last composer carefully.

I like Ireland's Sarnia.

No one told me it was a suite of 3. And longer than Estampes. The whole suite is almost 20 mins. But I like the songs.

LTCL is 37 to 43 minutes, excluding the break time in between song. So I need to plan carefully.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Donten ni Warau

I finally finished the manga for Donten ni Warau! It's a nice short series.

I ship Tenka and Abe no Sousei so much. SUCH BROMANCE. Bros for life yo. And Tenka with Shirasu. Poor Shirasu. He doesn't want to be forgiven for betraying the Kumou brothers.

If there's anyone I want to cos, it'll be Shirasu. (SOMEONE BE MY TWIN THANKS XD)

Also, if anyone wants Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, I'll cosplay Arima Kousei. Because I can't find anyone taller than me. Otherwise I'd have picked Kaori.

BUT

Words are cheap. The consequences aren't. Actions aren't.

There are characters whom I may be interested in, but only if friends are also interested. There are also characters who immediately make it to my tentative list. Then there are characters whom I WILL find a time and day to debut, even if it takes years and my interest wanes.

Friday, November 21, 2014

Happy 2nd anniversary, Generations from Exile Tribe~

Happy 2nd anniversary, Generations from Exile Tribe~

やった~!

GENE おめでとう~

I wrote a message on tribe-m in simple Japanese and English. =)

All the best, GENE! I'll continue to support you and Exile Tribe. Praying hard to see you perform live again. A-Nation SG was unforgettable.

Izakaya Exile Park

http://izakaya-exile.com/

IT'S IN ODAIBA

I WENT THERE TWICE AND I'VE NEVER STEPPED INSIDE IZAKAYA EXILE PARK.

I WILL GO THERE WHEN I GO JAPAN FOR A SHORT TRIP.

ALSO, NAOKI SINGING WHILE PLAYING A GUITAR

http://instagram.com/p/qrKKnIRn9b/?modal=true

GODDAMIT. I NEED TO HEAR HIM LIVE.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

My Q&A with Exile Tribe 01

Q: Imagine you are friends with Gene, language barrier non-withstanding. How would your interactions with the members be like?

I would hold interesting conversations with Ryota and Hayato; Ryota because he's intelligent, and Hayato because he really is good at talking. I would be able to discuss topics with them without feeling bored.

Reo and I can fangirl over Gun-chan and Naoki. I would be quite comfortable with him, to the point of sharing a earpiece and all, even though he's the youngest. Aibro XD

I would laugh and smack Mendy up down left right center for being such a dork. Among all of them, he's the most amusing.

I would hug Yuta everytime I meet him. This awkward shy boy. He brings out the protective older sibling in me.

It will take time for me to be able to interact with Ryuto and Alan. I could discuss music with Ryuto, get him to share some personal recommendations. As for Alan.........

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This killed me.

Gun-chan and Ryota smiling so sweetly.

I'm officially dead.

This is better than any other photo I've seen so far.

http://yuutsuki.tumblr.com/post/89836816285/zexy-2014-august-gunchan

Gun-chan *_* The kind of guy I would go for.

http://ssong-melody.tumblr.com/post/89602033468/exile-naoto-happy-happy-survival

Fuck. Naoto, Keiji and Gun-chan. I'm seeing this song in a new light.

And then we have this:



NAOTO AND MATSU. WHAAAAAA SO CUTE

ORION

ORION PV

I don't like it as much as Ryusei.



Can I see the star sign
Hey!
I Know that you can see the star sign
OOH Yeah!

ソーダ水の泡のような
瞬きが空焦がした
冬のBay Side 影がthick now
もし誰か見つけたら
白い息切らして集まろうあの場所へ
数多の星の下で
今年やった好きなことを
カウントして笑い合おう
かけがえない仲間と共に
同じ空を見上げてるのなら
Just Say Yeah! Yeah! Just Say Yeah! Yeah!
オリオンが沈む前に出かけよう
Just Say Yeah! Yeah! Just Say Yeah! Yeah!
Let me hear say Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
胸の鼓動分け合えば
Let me hear say Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Yeah!
銀河も飛び越えられる

ベルの音響く季節は
白く染めたキャンディみたいな
街並みが払拭した夜空
走り出すと Ocean
手で仰いだ
この静寂の中僕らの足音だけ
響いては繰り返してく
何年経っても変わらない
この先も揺るがない
絆がここにあるから
同じ空を見上げてるのなら
Just Say Yeah! Yeah! Just Say Yeah! Yeah!
オリオンが沈む前に出掛けよう
Just Say Yeah! Yeah! Just Say Yeah! Yeah!
Let me hear say Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
胸の鼓動分け合えば
Let me hear say Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
銀河も飛び越えられる

Can I see the star sign
OOH Yeah!
I know that you can see the star sign
言葉にまだできない想い
mystic cosmic wonder
our pride ずっと共に
同じ空を見上げてるのなら
Just Say Yeah! Yeah! Just Say Yeah! Yeah!
オリオンが沈む前に出掛けよう
Just Say Yeah! Yeah! Just Say Yeah! Yeah!
Let me hear say Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
胸の鼓動分け合えば
Let me hear say Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
銀河も飛び越えられる
Can I see the star sign
I know that you can see the star sign

Gun-chan

http://www.oshidesu.com/%EF%BB%BF%EF%BB%BF%E4%B8%89%E4%BB%A3%E7%9B%AEj-soul-brothers-live-tour-2014%E3%80%8Cblue-impact%E3%80%8D/

Blue Impact DVD

http://dramanice.com/dear-sister/watch-dear-sister-episode-5-online

Nya. Hachiiiiiii I want to hug you so much QAQ

Dammit.

My current Exile Tribe favourite character ranking:

1) Gun-chan
2) Ryota
2) Reo
4) Naoto
4) Naoki

Actually, Gun-chan is my top favourite. The other 4 are interchangeable. I mean, how to choose between Ryota and Reo? Both are adorable. Naoto and Naoki are like the papas of 3JSB.

I shudder to ship any of them. Coz, no. Brain fart. No.

I'd rather think of Reo fanboying over Gun-chan and Naoki instead. This cutie-pie =w=

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Elly brows


Best gif ever, Elly. So many times I've attempted such an expression when I deal with kids, unfortunately my eyebrows aren't as impressive. Neither am I that intimidating.

"Is that supposed to impress me, punk?"

Exile has ruined us.

Currently my top favourite in Exile Tribe is Gun-chan. Ryota, Reo, Naoto and Naoki are second. Technically, once I've established my top favourite, the rest are just second place and interchangeable. Hahaha.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Mdrums

Damn kids haha.

I'm just amused by some of them. All the selfies and photo bombing. Hope you guys had fun despite all the scolding and complaints!

I think they forget I'm twice their age. For all they know, I'm only 18. Common misconception hahahahaha. Then again I don't behave like a mature adult who is too tired and stuck-up to join in their games.

It's just me and my bundle of energy. I'll continue to be active until I can't move as fast anymore, then I'll sit back and relax.

It's just me and my longtime goal to be uniquely myself. I stay away from some typical assumptions while adhering to others.

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Why is there a photo section with 2 boys? They play the rotor toms. I've been teaching them from the start, so I'm slightly more attached to them haha. I have been asked which drum rhythm is my favourite. Definitely rotor tom because it's the most challenging. 

Not as attached as my CVPS P6s of course. No other P6s can compare with my CVPS kids. I've been through SYF practices with them right till the day they achieved distinction in years. They have complained to me countlessly, done stupid things in my presence, and yet can be responsible when the need arises. I have every right to feel proud of such an achievement. I have every right to be slightly more protective of them.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

My Xenon and the mount, which is White Mage in a snow mobile.

I can't even see any long hair dammit. But yes, nice Luminous lololol.

FYI I do NOT ship Black Mage or White Mage with Luminous. Gods, no. I'm a fan of Phantom/Luminous and wish to see more of that around =D

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I find myself with an illogical wish to cosplay on Sakizou's artworks. Maybe Sapphire. But that depends. I still want to cosplay Jon Lock's humanization first.

EXILE in the Twiggz family

http://onehallyu.com/topic/106-official-sandaime-j-soul-brothers-thread/page-3

So Naoki is Jr Twiggz. Gun-chan is Boi Twiggz. Reo is Lil Twiggz. And Gun-chan graduated from Keio Faculty of Law, Political Science. You, you.

Yes Reo I know your idols are Naoki and Gun-chan.

http://www.dclog.jp/en/7573874/540016543

*_*

Wikipedia Japan is more detailed.

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/EXILE_TRIBE

Naoki...can play the guitar and sing? Are there videos of him singing??

I found the official EXILE fanclub: EX FAMILY. But honestly, I'm not crazy enough to join it because I live outside Japan. You make the fanclub international, then I might consider. I'm already crazy enough to pay for tribe-m, which is worth every yen so far *camps for A-Nation SG photos* But I'm not following Exile Casino and Shunkan Exile weekly so I'm not going to pay for ex-m, which has an international base as well.

http://en.ex-m.jp/qnewsbox?news_id=8812

Hmm. I'll wait till next year.



Dances are nice to watch.

Haha, if I were to choose a style, I'll pick popping and locking, isolation, and maybe breaking. Krump is interesting but not my style. Much as I like Gun-chan, Naoki, Reo and their krumping, I actually like watching Naoto dance.

Saturday, November 08, 2014

I apologise if people don't understand what I'm trying to say or imply. Given time to process, I can summarise my words better. But more than half the time I do things in a roundabout manner because my mind is processing the information faster than what my mouth can churn out.

If I have a tendency to repeat myself, I apologise too. Too much essay writing that forces you to support your points can inadvertently alter your thought processing.

Yes I think a lot. I plan a lot. My mind processes a lot of information. I admit, I get bored very easily because there's nothing to stimulate my mind. FYI I'm not intelligent. I'm probably an academic failure. I get good grades only because I work hard, not because I am smart. But ask me anything I know and I can give you the answers. Anything else, go consult your best friend Google.

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I don't see myself as cute. I'll also never cosplay cute girls. I don't have the looks to pull them off, neither do I have the personality. I would prefer kickass females, cool and deadly. No amount of makeup will convince me to pose cutely in front of a camera *scowls and kicks*

Do I have any female characters I want to try cosplaying, you ask? In fact yes. Yes, I certainly do.

Aion. Fem!Xenon (and Xenon, but that's not the point). But mainly Aion. When I think of more I'll add in, hehe. But so far no female cosplay on my list.

I would like to try Aion though.

Jigoku Sensei Nube live action. And Hobbit 3 new trailer

I picked up Jigoku Sensei Nube live action because Sano Gaku is inside. And also Zucchan and Ryo. (Gokai Green and KR Meteor)

My impression of the first episode: IT'S SO STUPID BUT IT'S NICE AND REFRESHING. Girls, how is that grey-haired youkai even considered cool? It's just what the fuck. I mean, seriously??? The way he acts cool is so exaggerated I'm completely unamused.

See my unimpressed face. *cue Elly eyebrow raise*

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Anyway, Hobbit 3 new trailer is out. More Thranduil, Thranduil in armour, Elrond in armour, Kili and Fili, KiliXTauriel, Galadriel, Legolas wielding twin long daggers, and is that Elrond and Celebrian??? I can't wait for the movie urgh.

Friday, November 07, 2014

Naruto ends. With Blue Impact.

Naruto has ended. In 700 chapters. With all the pairings like SasuSaku, NaruHina, ShikaTema.

Kakashi became the Rokudaime Hokage.

Neji's death still eats at my heart. I miss him a lot. He still is my favourite Naruto character.

I haven't been reading. Perhaps, one day, I will read. Or perhaps not.

Maybe to lay off the Spirk fanfics, I'll read Naruto fanfics for the time being. Honestly, until now I still have no idea why I'm so obsessed with Spirk fanfics. I'm not even a trekkie.

O_o

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Blue Impact by 3JSB. Urgh it was so good. I loved the Performers' Showtime, where each of them had their solo. Naoto, Gun-san and Naoki aasdfghjklasd;ghjkl It just fuels my desire to catch an EXILE concert live.

GENE and 3JSB thanks.

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Music

http://mmusicbox.wordpress.com/category/japan/


http://europeanexiletribe.wordpress.com/2014/10/12/poll-who-is-you-ichiban-gene-member/#more-1581

RYOTA AND REO. MY TWO FAVOURITES.

Omg you don't do this to me.

Alan: 4 August
Akira: 23 August
Ryota: 29 August
Naoto: 30 August

Nononononononono

Fine. HELL YES.

I changed my FB banner to EXILE TRIBE. In December, I'll be using Thranduil. Then back to older banners because I'm a lazy ass.

Sunday, November 02, 2014

November Musings

Since Wednesday, I have been sick. First stomachache for 2 days, then sore throat and flu. Such karma.
I recovered a little on Saturday. And now I feel the beginnings of yet another kind of sore throat and flu.
I'll recover. I must recover. I'll freaking down honey lemon everyday, stay away from spicy food and heaty and fried food, until I am well enough.

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Being able to use my sewing machine is bliss. I think that's one of the reasons why I chose to cosplay. The sense of satisfaction when you slowly work your way through the costume preparation, that sense of accomplishment when you eye the completed product. We have our moments of "Yeah another cosplayer is better than me.", but once you dispel those thoughts and are comfortable with yourself, hey, who cares?
I look at other cosplayers, and I strive to be as good or better, at least to my own standards. I learn from them. I also learn where I can improve. I will never be as epic as those armoured cosplays or cosplays with extreme detail, but I am perfectly alright with that. One step at a time. I don't have to engage in crazily detailed costumes.

Right now, as I stare at Pinterest, I just have this urge to improve my sewing and work on refashioning my old clothes. I am a hoarder. I don't like to throw away old things that could be useful. Now, I can even upcycle my old clothes and perhaps save wardrobe space.

Monday, October 27, 2014

My liege Thranduil and his wife

http://thranduilings.tumblr.com/post/101034815554/you-guys-remember-the-necklace-that-the-dwarves

Your love for your wife is great indeed. All the more I worship you.

If I remember correctly, Bilbo gave the necklace back to him.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Ore no Ranking

週刊EXILE

EXILEカジノ

I am laughing way too hard at Shunkan Exile Generations Ore no Ranking

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Seriously Reo. He mentioned his idols are Naoki and Gun-san. Top 10 EXILE Tribe members he wants to travel with. If Naoki is 2nd, Gun-san would be top. I might be wrong, but hey if I don't see Gun-san's name appear there must be something wrong. Haha. Elly is 3rd though.

And the kicked puppy expressions from Kenchi, Matsu and Makidai because their names aren't on the list XDDDDD

Ore no Ranking Top 10

Mendy: Favourite food
Ryota: Activities he would like to do when he's on a break???
Reo: EXILE Tribe members he would like to travel with
Ryuto: EXILE songs he would like to sing
Hayato: Japan's tourist attractions he would like to visit
Yuta: Activities he would like to do in Tokyo and Osaka???

Hilarious shit. But they spent too much time on Mendy's. The rest had shorter parts.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Exile Tribe videos. And Mnozil Brass

http://www.dailymotion.com/never-exile

This amazing person has EXILE TRIBE videos. Finally, I get to see REVOLVER performed live. It was glorious krumping as expected from the song.

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Also, Mnozil Brass updates for 2015. February in Japan. June in UK.

WHYYYYYYY /throws money

Man, I must brush up my Japanese already. Perhaps some self-study so that I can do sentence structure better, and read kanji better.

Monday, October 20, 2014

GENE Blogs

To protect their privacy, and because I know better, let's just say, GENE (Gen-E?) members Yuta, Mendy, Hayato, Ryota and Alan blogged about Singapore and A-Nation. The typical "I will do my best. Let's all have fun!" posts were present, of course.

Yuta posted 3 entries about A-Nation Singapore, first about performing for the first time in Singapore, next about how he enjoyed the performance and Singapore and ended off with "I'll be back soon!", and lastly a picture of his dance solo. WHAT A CUTIE. EVERYONE'S DANCE SOLOS WERE FANTASTIC.

PLEASE COME BACK TO SINGAPORE.

SINGAPORE YOU BETTER TREAT THEM WELL. IF NOT I'LL NEVER SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR LOUSY HOSPITALITY. I CAN PROBABLY DO A BETTER JOB HOSTING THEM THAN YOU. SHEESH.

Alan posted two group pictures. Credits to LDH. Or Exile Tribe Mobile



YOUR FACES.

DORKS.

REO WHAT IS THAT FACE. YOU LOOKED LIKE YOU SMELT SOMETHING BAD. I'M NOT EVEN GOING TO TALK ABOUT RYUTO. OR HOW HAYATO AND YUTA WERE DOING THE SAME POSES IN EACH PHOTO.

(I'm going to excuse the fact Reo idolises Naoki and Gun-san because they are my favourite too. And he was Exile's kouhai. No wonder his krumping is so awesome. I like how the older members complained about him being an obnoxious kid last time, to the point they scolded him for being too rude. Aka casual in his speech.)

How is he the cool and calm dude who looks hot when he dances? Admittedly, the latter is true.

Ok fine, he's my favourite LDH member besides Naoki, Gun-san and Ryota. Shush.

Paying a small subscription fee per month is worth my money, especially when I get updates.

I think it's time to brush up my non-existent Japanese......

Exile Tribe mobile

Exile Tribe mobile.


Their blogs are all there.

I saw a post from Hayato who blogged about reaching Singapore for the A-nation concert on Tumblr. And of course I'm interested. Pretty sure they're back in Japan already.

But as usual, these subscriptions are paid. A monthly 324 yen.

It's ok. This can wait. Already spent a bomb on this concert.

Exile mobile is global but only for EXILE, not Exile Tribe.


Edit: SUBSCRIBED TO EXILE TRIBE. ABSOLUTELY NO REGRETS. ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M READING THEIR ENTRIES ABOUT A-NATION. YES YUTA PLEASE COME TO SINGAPORE AGAIN.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

More Generations videos

http://tokyo-joypolis.com/event/generations_jp/

JOYPOLIS X GENERATIONS FROM EXILE TRIBE.

Honestly I've no idea what this is about. Also, THERE WAS AN EXILE CONCERT AT SAITAMA DURING MY JAPAN TRIP. 15 JUNE WAS SANDAIME JSB VS GENERATIONS. Dammit I was....at Aeon Mall in Chiba. Toei Hero World.

Though I must say, my photo session with Baron was worth it, only because tokusatsu lasts for one year only. It was my only chance to take photos with a character from a toku series I really enjoy.

Still, EXILE concert. I will attend one with Generations inside. How does one buy tickets anyway? It seems rather hard to get.

A compilation of Generations videos. MVs not required. XD

片寄涼太・佐野玲於「春といえば?」TVガイド「dan」春男子2014


Magazine featuring Sano Reo and Katayose Ryouta. Who so happen to be my favourite 2 boys from Generations. I swear GTO 2014 just upped my love for them.

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE/今、風になって・自己紹介


Good dancing.

And I had a flashback to the post where Pudding attended an EXILE concert. What a lucky fanboy.

A-Nation side Generation

http://bakashinn.tumblr.com/post/100334423197/track-list-hot-shot-eng-animal-eng-talk-in

Some kind soul recorded the whole performance for Generations. About 20mins.

I think I heard myself inside. Because I was clearly screaming Mendi (Mandy is the name of my friend so I refuse to spell it like that), Reo and Ryouta's names. Actually I was yelling all their names during the introduction.

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Here. Have some swag. I was very amused by Generations' boys.

WELCOME TO THE 24 WORLD

I finally found the tweet which mentioned Generations coming to A-Nation. Maa, I've attended it. And now I'm hooked.

Nyaaaa

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Omg Rampage from Exile Tribe doesn't seem like my style at all. ALL OF THEM ARE SO YOUNG. They haven't finalised the members, but heck, I'll stick to Generations and 3JSB.

GENERATION (Basically. EXILE)

Generation lyrics. So many versions, but the song is still so nice.
Credits: http://www.nautiljon.com/paroles/j+soul+brothers/generation.html

Listen here: https://mp3truck.eu/sandaime-j-soul-brothers-generation-mp3-download.html

GENERATION

Woo- yeah- oh- woo
We will be over you, yeah-

Iu nareba shogyou mujou no town
Kake konda mono no round and round
Genjitsu wo omoi shitta bokura no eyes in maze
Doryoku suryaii, tte mon ja nai
Demo un dake ja nokorenai
Genjou iji de seiippai nanda ... Change it !

Good style
Akogare we got together
That's why
Dakara itsu no hi ka fly away

Kanjiru mama ni hashiru B. P. M
Tomarazu ni kakenukero run and run
Chiheisen wo mezase drive your heart
Uketsui da D. N. A
Sonzai jitai ga aimai na asu wo
Tsunagu tame bokura wa umareta
Sono kiseki ga it's just the existence
Kitto dareka no yume ni naru

Sono jounetsu wo carry on
Kikoete kurunda goin' on !
Bokura wo koeru sono hi made follow me

Good days
Dake ja nai not all together
Bad days (bad days)
Nara furikiru made run away

Shinjiru mama ni ikiru B. P. M
Ima kono shunkan koso on your mark
Toki wo koete hibike feel your beat
Me wo samasu D. N. A
Kataru dake ja shoumei dekinai
Nara katachi ni shiteru todoketai
Konna jidai ni it's just resistance
Mou kinou made to wa chigau

Keep on dancing
Keep on singing
Itsu no hi ka we'll be over you try,
Akogare we got together
But why ?
Saki wo yuku senaka far away

Kanjiru mama ni hashiru B. P. M
Tomarazu ni kakenukero run and run
Chiheisen wo mezase drive your heart
Uketsui da D. N. A
Sonzai jitai ga aimai na asu wo
Tsunagu tame bokura wa umareta
Sono kiseki ga it's just the existence
Kitto dareka no yume ni naru

Wake up my D. N. A.
Wake up your D. N. A. (x3)

And my favourite version? THIS *points below* Call me biased.



This version's lyrics start differently. But who cares, the song is still nice no matter what.

A-Nation Singapore

A-NATION WAS WORTH EVERY CENT.

Alright, Sonar Pocket got me. Their songs were nice. Ayumi lived up to her name of Queen of Jpop.

I was there for Wagakki Band, and more importantly, GENERATIONS FROM EXILE TRIBE.

ACTUALLY, SCRATCH THAT. I PAID FOR GENERATIONS. I PAID TO WATCH THEM PERFORM, TO SEE THEM DANCE. AND IT WAS WORTH ALL MY MONEY.

Wagakki Band performed Senbonzakura, Tengaku, Nijiiro Chouchou (YES I SHRIEKED. IT'S MY FAVOURITE SONG THANK YOU VERY MUCH), and Hanabi. I disliked the sound system though. Too loud. What a waste. Suzuhana Yuko-san was so beautiful, her voice so powerful, yet almost drowned by the background instruments.

Generations performed Hot Shot (I KNEW IT. IT'S THE MOST PERFECT OPENING ACT), Animal (I must admit I didn't exactly expect it hahaha though I had my doubts), Love You More (THANK YOU VERY MUCH. IF I HADN'T HEARD THIS PERFORMED LIVE I WOULD FLIP THE PEOPLE IN FRONT OF ME), and lastly Brave It Out (ALSO SCREAMING BECAUSE). I was screaming all their names during the performances, and when Ryouta introduced every member. His English pronounciation is way better than Ryuto's.

Hot Shot, Animal and Love You More were sung in English. Whyyyyyyyy??!!??! The Japanese versions were nicer.

Even better, Hot Shot was arranged such that Ryouta, Reo and Mendi were on my side of the stage. So that I can STARE at Reo right in my line of view. Excuse me if I wasn't already screaming my head off and jumping around waving the light sticks. From left to right: Hayato, Alan, Ryuto, Yuta, Ryouta, Reo, Mendi. They were so captivating that I dared not look at the screen for close-ups. All of them were so good in dancing it would be a waste not to look at the performers.

As Keitty says, KRUMPFEST WORTH EVERY CENT.

I give my hearts to Ryouta and Reo. I probably screamed their names more than the other members'.

WHY DIDN'T THEY SELL GENERATIONS GOODS?? I WOULD THROW MONEY AT THEM. SO NEAR YET SO FAR. BOYS, PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY IN SINGAPORE. YOU'RE PROBABLY THE FIRST EXILE GROUP TO BE HERE, JUST ENJOY OUR COUNTRY. I WANT TO SEE EXILE HOLD A CONCERT IN SINGAPORE THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

When are they flying back, tomorrow? I wish the A-Nation performers had an autograph session, but it probably means a long queue at Ayumi's, plus it ended at 9 plus. 5pm to 9+ pm. Well, if I could meet them in person, I'd think it was worth all the bullshit I went through.

Now I want to attend an EXILE concert WITH THEM INSIDE. Or Sandaime J Soul Brothers. I would go even if it was Sandaime SJB instead of Generations. Since I like both groups. ^^ Naoki's dancing please. Naoto also, partly because I like his features haha.

Brave it out: http://vimeo.com/54580065
Animal: http://en.musicplayon.com/play?v=244824
Love You More: http://en.musicplayon.com/play?v=517926
Hot Shot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIcwb_Wmzro
Burning Up (Sandaime JSB vs Generations): http://en.musicplayon.com/play?v=435986
Never Let You Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S8vLOLbjcA
Organ Donor~Off da Hook~ (DJ Makidai feat Generations and Sway): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQCpE-vhed4
Always With You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuRrrXa4Xek

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Kamen Rider Gaim

I finished Gaim. It felt bittersweet to a lesser extent than OOO. Pretty nice ending though. It is hands down my favourite Kamen Rider series, beating OOO and Den-O. Because I like the plot better. I enjoy dark series. Dark series with a glimmer of hope. How they bring the story forward is the key point. The character development was great. The actors were good. And I like how some of the more villainous characters from the start remained as villains till death. Redemption? What redemption? 

I wish there are more Gaim fanfics. I would write but I don't have the confidence. I did try writing dark Kouta though. And stopped there ^^;

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I want to watch this Gaim event. It looks so nice. I love this cast. Also, Gakkun, treasured shirt.

Yeah. My toku 3Gs are Garo, Gokaiger and Gaim. I feel honoured to be able to cosplay my favourite toku series. First Gokaiger, next Gaim, and lastly I plan to cosplay Garo (it's expensive hence I am waiting).

Monday, October 13, 2014

Life still goes on

I got rejected.

I believe it's because I'm too involved in music. I am unsuitable for the position they had. Another position might be better. (Yeah, well, the position I wanted was something else. I applied for two positions.)

I am not disappointed. Life still goes on. I believe I will find myself out of this hellhole soon. Once I am finally out, I will rejoice.

Now, I bid my time and wait. I am careful. I am cautious.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Scans from Gaim Photo Album scanned by Silverwind!

I haven't been surfing Tumblr. And recently I'm back to using Firefox because Chrome is being a bitch.

I also re-downloaded MapleStory because the patch refused to work. To my surprise, the website showed a familiar face....

YES. EUNWOL.

EUNWOL IS COMING TO MAPLESEA.

Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Generations from Exile Tribe is coming!!!!!!!!

Remember once where I was hoping for EXILE to come to Singapore?

http://a-nation.net/singapore/

LOOK.

GENERATIONS FROM EXILE TRIBE IS COMING TO A-NATION CONCERT.

AND I'M GOING.

I BOUGHT THE TICKETS TO SEE THEM PERFORM LIVE. WAGAKKI BAND WASN'T ENOUGH TO MAKE ME ATTEND THE CONCERT.

I WISH TO MEET THEM LIVE. BUT DO WE EVEN HAVE SUCH AN OPPORTUNITY??!! I MEAN, THINGS LIKE AUTOGRAPHS AND BUYING THEIR GOODS FOR INSTANCE.

One can always dream, yes?

Somehow I managed to pull Keitty along, because she liked their dancing. And their songs sit well with her too. I will properly thank her with dessert, because I was determined to go alone. Thank you Keitty! *hugs*


Friday, October 03, 2014

Dracula Untold

I watched Dracula Untold.

Luke Evans looks hot in armour oh god. But I believe I was more attracted to his armour, and then the two vampires in modern day......

Life of a cosplayer.

First thing I noticed on Vlad's costume: studs. How not to notice when you own similar ones of different sizes??!!

The story itself could be better though.

Ah well, I can see more of him in The Battle of the Five Armies. Though by then my attention would be solely on Thranduil. IT'S LEE PACE. HE STEALS MY HEART AND SOUL. I WILL PROSTRATE MYSELF BEFORE HIM AND SERVE HIM UNTO MY DYING DAYS.

Men who look good in suits. Impeccable. Excuse me hell yes I so agree. Even better when you undo the top buttons and leave the tie hanging. Bring on the smouldering gaze.

Dayum.

Add the glasses.

Ooolala.

Thursday, October 02, 2014

Bye bye Gaim!

http://tokusatsunetwork.com/2014/10/01/week-toku-actor-blogs-924-930/

Gaim has ended at last. So has Garo Makai no Hana, in fact.

Time to marathon Gaim.

Wah. Okuchi Kengo went to Toei Hero Musuem in Chiba. Yes I recognise that place because I've been there before. I er, lost interest in Sentai after Go-busters. Gokaiger holds a deep place in my heart. Go-busters was dark enough for me. I haven't finished Kyoryuger (left off at episode 17). I stopped at episode 4 of Tokkyuger.

Look at my toku backlog.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Music spree

Listening to new singles from Generations from Exile Tribe and Sandaime J Soul Brothers remind me once again how I fell in love with their songs. Anyone who says EXILE is very Kpop obviously need to dig their ears. The style is COMPLETELY different.

I swear, every time I watch their videos, I want to stand up and start dancing along. I'm no dancer, I don't have formal training, but I do appreciate dances and wouldn't mind if people drag me to hip hop classes.

Since dance and music go well together, why not? ^^

Though I'm rather picky.....

Now I want to add EXILE to my list of "Concerts I want to attend at least once in my life". Others include Matsushita Yuya, Toku anniversary concert, The Piano Guys (again), Mnozil Brass, London Philharmonic Winds. 

EXILE PLEASE COME TO SG. ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE UNDER AVEX. I'LL PAY TO ATTEND.

Friday, September 26, 2014

Gaim ends.


I'm an INTJ

I'm a mastermind.

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Gaim has ended. 47 episodes. Time to start watching from where I left off~ I love myself a good marathon. Makes it all the more exciting.

The only series I'm faithfully watching is Garo. And now I'm at the part where Raiga also turned rogue. Similar to his father haha. What. Sheesh. Can't say I dislike the design, but bitch, die.

Monday, September 22, 2014

My resolve

I've decided to cosplay Kouta on AFA Saturday. If not I'll never have the chance to debut. I bought the stuff dammit. Also, it's simple and easy to move around in such a crowded place.

Yes I'm learning to go solo.

(At least I won't spend all my free time surfing the net or playing RO and then get bored because it's so unproductive and pretty much an effective sleeping potion. Prop-making here I come.)

I saw the recent pictures of Kouta with platinum blonde hair (fail wig. Pfft) and wearing something rather regal. King of Helheim. Time to pick up the series from where I left off.

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Alright. Backlog of shoots. I must come up with a prop-making schedule. I've too many unfinished props to do by AFA and December. Procrastination isn't going to get me anywhere.
My life doesn't center around cosplay. So I am striving towards not being irritated by others' attitude towards it. I'm successful so far. All I want is to have fun and let my hard work pull off. Who cares about what others think? I certainly don't. It's nice to meet new friends and discover new interests. It's nice when people compliment your hard work. But hey. Their opinions don't affect my life. I love music more. I love reading more. I would rather travel overseas and explore.

I'm at ease.

Friday, September 19, 2014

10 anime and 10 books that will always stick with you

Here's the more complete version because my brain was tired when I was staring dumbly at the laptop screen last night:

1) Shaman King
2) DN Angel
3) La Corda d'Oro
4) Harukanaru Toki no Naka de
5) Psycho Pass
6) Kuroko no Basuke
7) Prince of Tennis
8) Free!
9) Katekyo Hitman Reborn
10) Hakuouki

Also, I heard it originated from the book version, so here are 10 books that will stick by me

1) Harry Dresden
2) Lord of the Rings
3) Hobbit
4) Iron Druid Chronicles
5) Heroes of Olympus
6) Kane Chronicles
7) Psy-Changeling series
8) The Inheritance Cycle
9) The Noble Dead series
10) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

There are more of course, like White Fang, Lassie, Prisoner of Azkaban, Nancy Drew,  Hardy Boys, The Famous Five, but dude, I'll need 30 to list them all. Heh.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Sigh.....

This whole fiasco is draining. I've better and more important things to do than engage in arguments that won't make the issue go anywhere unless the people in question provide answers. Debating morals and all that jazz is bound to get out of hand. The only reason why I decided to be slightly involved (thank goodness my circle is negligible) is because I have something against people making assumptions based on what they see currently and blowing things out of proportion when they never stop to consider nor think about the possible root of the problems/ issues. If they did, they never mentioned it. Truths and facts get distorted along the way. The Internet is not omnipotent. Sometimes, the goodness of your heart can make things worse because you don't know anything. People see what they want to see.

Why are we considered an educated society? Just because you have a higher degree than I do? All these basic things seem to be lost on us.

I still think humanity is fucked up. Nothing has changed my mind.

On a side note, THIS

Man, I wish life were simpler sometimes.

Thursday, September 04, 2014

20 facts

Taken from FB, given by Miura. Because I'm lazy to post it on FB. I've probably done this several times. No point also.

1) I am relatively apathetic.
2) I get along better with kids, or younger people, better than with those older than me.
3) I am fine with anything other than heterosexuality (there's bi, homo, pan, demi etc.)
4) Coz I don't believe one's preferences has much to do with their core character. It doesn't make them a lesser person, you self-absorbed prick. Don't you dare impose your views on others just because you find it revolting.
5) I haven't read manga since December last year. My backlog is horrendous.
6) I dislike popularity contests, and pretty much avoid them.
7) Recently, I realise the male idols I fangirl over all have a similar trait - the potential to look good if/when they crossdress. Despite their muscles.
8) So far, 80% have done so. They looked very stunning. OTL
9) My lifelong goal is to travel around the world, or at least step out of Asia.
10) I prefer nature and scenery to bustling cities.
11) I do like the night scenery in the cities though. The lights are pretty.
12) I like BBC Sherlock, LOTR and Hobbit, Dr Who.
13) I am obsessed (in my relatively sane way) over Thranduil and Lee Pace.
14) I never watched Star Trek the Original series (I did watch the Alternate movies), but I'm a hopeless Spirk shipper. I don't know why or how it happened.
15) I believe I've cosplayed more long-haired characters than short-haired ones. How/why did this happen?? >.>
16) Someday I would like to cosplay a female character of my own volition.
17) I have a good sense of direction.
18) I enjoy urban fantasy series.
19) I'm a music addict.
20) I'm not cute dammit.

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Bow and quiver

This is what I made for the Hobbit fan video. I haven't made the handle for the quiver yet, but hell, it's a stepping stone and NO ONE should ask me how I made this. Pro prop-makers will slaughter me alive.


The quiz isn't up yet. Good. Time to focus on the video segment until the quiz comes out. I will arrange another song in the meantime and plan how I want to do the video.

In more concrete detail.

Need to start filming some parts. And record my voice.

RO: Ranger tentative plan


My new tentative plan for 2015.

Well, for game classes, I've always had a preference for thieves. I believe I was influenced by the fantasy books I read when I was younger? Adventure tales of a ragtag/misfit bunch that somehow always involve a rogue or thief on the run etc. Those unlikely heroes and whatnot. I was fascinated by the idea of a rogue or assassin that hides in the shadows, yet they have their own moral code or whatever. Fast, cunning, lethal, doing things unseen, silent killers etc. This spilled over to games, hence no matter what others say, I'll always pick the thief class as my starting character.

My favourite from RO is Guillotine Cross, followed by Shadow Chaser. Sadly, GX has too much armour, and I'm not up to standard yet. As for SC, much as I'm okay with the class, he bares more than Ranger. As much as possible, I'd like to avoid the need for special chest binding.

Third choice, however, is Ranger. Simple, and yet cool. Come on, look at that bow. Making that bow successfully, to me, equates to one step closer to fulfilling my dreams of cosplaying an elf.

I am amazed and amused by how my friends just pinpointed THESE THREE classes when they analyse who suits what haha. It just so happens I like the classes they fit me with. Might be because of my skinny frame.

Time to build abs and muscles. If I'm going to expose my midriff and biceps, I should at least give people something nice to see right? Part of a cosplayer's dedication for accuracy and aesthetics. Besides, this isn't the only cosplay in which I need to tone my muscles, might as well.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Hobbit fan contest

Finally, the Hobbit Fan Contest begins! Kei and I are participating because we want to go to New Zealand. It's definitely on our list of countries to visit whether we win or not. Anyway it doesn't hurt to participate in this contest. ^^ *pours remaining birthday luck into this*

I vow not to let anything deter my mood. It's been some time since I was this hyped up over something. All in the name of fun! (and to make sure I don't get bored after work. Zzzzzz)

I think of it as doing research before entering a new country that is not Japan. The scenery is beautiful. I want to view it for myself, with my very own eyes.

Just seeing the pictures makes me want to visit a non-Asian country for holiday. I understand why there are people whose goals are "travel around the world".

It is my goal too.

I can't explore space, so I will explore the world.