“I wanted to become Japanese.”

Kotoko decides to shift to Nursing because she wants to become a better wife to Naoki. Given her average intellect, she fails the transfer exam. While studying vigorously under Naoki’s watchful eye, she spends the rest of her time bringing Chris and Kin-chan together. Naoki tells her to stop meddling with people’s hearts. Well, Kotoko never listened to him, and she ain’t gonna start now. If anything, she’s the living example of someone who earned love through hard work! Go for Chris x Kin-chan!!
Read the rest of this entry »

“I am Shinigami. I won’t give you the freedom to kill.”

Death the Kid and his weapons were dispatched by Shibusen to investigate a village that was consumed - as if bitten off, by a Kishin. They soon discover that the one responsible for this massacre is a ghost ship called Nidhogg. Kid decides to board the deadly cruise but yankee Liz seems to have second thoughts. During the initial battle against the captain of the ship she gets separated from the two. Through the help of human ghosts she slowly makes her way back, just in time for the arrival of the real big boss - demon blade wielder Chrona.
Read the rest of this entry »

Namie Amuro returns with her third compilation album, with two new songs entitled “Do Me More” and “Sexy Girl”. You’ve already heard the rest. Among the tracks included in this album, White Light and Baby Don’t Cry remain my favorites to date. [Download links after the cut].
Read the rest of this entry »

After a long break KARA returns with 2 new members and a fresh look… Nah, I was kidding about the fresh look. They have become exactly what most girl groups in South Korea are: typical and forgettable. Yes, I’m a little disappointed. They stood out last year because they weren’t trying to be too sexy like Wondergirls, or too cute like SNSD, but were just hanging in there and working hard each day. Their clothes were simple, their dance steps weren’t infectious, but their music was unique and they sound great. After listening to the songs in this mini-album, I realized one thing: KARA was gone the moment Kim Sung Hee left. Anyhow, if you’d like to know the best song in this min-album, I’ll say it’s track # 5.
Read the rest of this entry »

“Whether you are a human or an Ayakashi, we’re the same in that we meet with our hearts, that being alone is lonely.”

Ever since the day Takashi inherited the Book of Friends, he’s been constantly bugged by creatures from all corners of the spirit world. The process of releasing them often leaves him tired and sleepy. One day he meets two Youkais who begged his help in eliminating a certain human who’s been forcing them out of their humble homes through his high purifying powers. Takashi’s suspicions point to his schoolmate named Tanuma, who too, seemed to have the gift of sight. Even though he’s worried for the existence of the harmless spirits, he’s somehow elated that there is someone who can finally understand him.
Read the rest of this entry »