「 20 – Hero 」With Mikoto proposing the bold procedure to operate on Sakomoto’s son, Sakomoto is not convinced since the verdict still stood that there really was no surgery that could save Azuma. What is Mikoto thinking and what sort of surgery would be able to do such a miraculous thing? Can he convince [...] Related posts:Saijou no Meii ch19 Saijou no Meii ch17-18 Naruto ch483
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I see a gothic lolita Kyonko, Manaka from Toheart2, the Fujibayashi twins, Hayami from H2O, Yukine from Clannad, Aka-chan without a ribbon, etc etc etc. This is from an upcoming game, Subarashiki Hibi. The story’s by Sca-ji, the writer of H2O, which means that I won’t play it unless some kind of miracle happens and he [...]
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Right now I feel like I'm at a wrong place, doing a wrong thing at a wrong time: Right now it's already February, the second month of a year, and here I am, trying to write an article about my resolutions of the year. I am sure some of you would think, "Hey, if you had wanted to post your resolutions of a year, shouldn't you do that at the start of the year like most people do?". Well, I have a reasonable excuse: I was busy with application the for college at the end of the year 2009 while in January at the start of the year 2010 I was busy settling down at a whole new environment here in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. As you can see, my life had changed 180 degree - I'm now a college student who is trying to earn his degree. (pardon the pun) :DAs I have did in my previous yearly resolutions, I would now hand down a verdict for the resolution I had given myself last year... no wait, I made no resolutions last year. >_>;;In that case, I'll just review the resolution I had made for the year 2008... and see whether I had managed to complete them within the past two years.Resolution #1: Attend HobbyConI attended Hobbycon last year, and even though I was only there for less than 2 hours, but I guess it's still a pass. :DVerdict: PASSResolution #2: Cosplay an anime character</a>I actually did some research online on the costumes but in the end I didn't order any of them. Therefore in the end, I didn't cosplay.(but for once I was glad I didn't. Reading all those blogs of those cosplayers in cure makes me think: who am I to cosplay? >_<;)Verdict: FAILResolution #3: Continue to watch animes even on tight schedulesEven though I had a really long hiatus from anime blogging here in YAB, I have been watching quite a few series, and among them are Hayate no Gotoku, H20 -footprints in the sand-, ef -memories-, ef -melodies-, Lucky Star, NHK ni Youkoso, Eden of the East, Hatsukoi Limited, Clannad After Story and Serial Experiment Lain.Verdict: PASSResolution #4: Create at least one anime music video WITHOUT using Windows Movie MakerI didn't even get to make one...Verdict: FAILResolution #5: Get Yamaki's Anime Blog out of livejournalI was too lazy to get myself an account...Right now I feel like I'm at a wrong place, doing a wrong thing at a wrong time: Right now it's already February, the second month of a year, and here I am, trying to write an article about my resolutions of the year. I am sure some of you would think, "Hey, if you had wanted to post your resolutions of a year, shouldn't you do that at the start of the year like most people do?". Well, I have a reasonable excuse: I was busy with application the for college at the end of the year 2009 while in January at the start of the year 2010 I was busy settling down at a whole new environment here in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. As you can see, my life had changed 180 degree - I'm now a college student who is trying to earn his degree. (pardon the pun) :DAs I have did in my previous yearly resolutions, I would now hand down a verdict for the resolution I had given myself last year... no wait, I made no resolutions last year. >_>;;In that case, I'll just review the resolution I had made for the year 2008... and see whether I had managed to complete them within the past two years.Resolution #1: Attend HobbyConI attended Hobbycon last year, and even though I was only there for less than 2 hours, but I guess it's still a...Verdict: PASSResolution #2: Cosplay an anime character</a>I actually did some research online on the costumes but in the end I didn't order any of them. Therefore in the end, I didn't cosplay.(but for once I was glad I didn't. Reading all those blogs of those cosplayers in cure makes me think: who am I to cosplay? >_<;)Verdict: FAILResolution #3: Continue to watch animes even on tight schedulesEven though I had a really long hiatus from anime blogging here in YAB, I have been watching quite a few series, and among them are Hayate no Gotoku, H20 -footprints in the sand-, ef -memories-, ef -melodies-, Lucky Star, NHK ni Youkoso, Eden of the East, Hatsukoi Limited, Clannad After Story and Serial Experiment Lain.Verdict: PASSResolution #4: Create at least one anime music video WITHOUT using Windows Movie MakerI didn't even get to make one due to my hectic schedule, and therefore it's a...Verdict: FAILResolution #5: Get Yamaki's Anime Blog out of livejournalI'm still blogging here at lj... so, it's a:Verdict: FAILActually, I am now having thoughts on just getting a paid account for lj. The price would almost be the same.Okay, now on to my resolutions for the year 2010:Resolution #1: Attend Comic FiestaI'm now here in Kuala Lumpur. I've listened to all that have been said about CF on the internet. Since I'm in town, I might as well go have a look myself to see how a real gathering of anime/manga fans would be like.Resolution #2: To watch at least 12 new series by the end of the yearThat makes it a series a month. Hmmm. That's going to be hard, considering the fact that I have to download them through direct download - the wifi here at the place where I stay seem to block all torrents from working.Resolution #3: Pass all subjects this yearAs long as I pass all subject in college I'll be safe from any trouble.Resolution #4: Save lots of moneyThe other day I had bought two tokens for a gachapon over at a stall at Mid-Valley (from which I got a Mikuru keychain), even though I am on a really tight budget. Here's what I am going to do: save money every month. By the end of the month I'll have some money left, and if so, I can spend it on some anime stuffs. You know the other day I was in Borders I saw the "Welcome to the NHK novel" and I had wanted to buy it......Resolution #5: Finish at least 3 visual vovels by the end of the yearThis seems pretty simple to achieve... all I have to do is to make the right choice and read. XDThat's it for now. Lastly, although it's already February, Yamaki's Anime Blog would like to wish all its readers a happy new year. Oh and, 'Gong Xi fa Cai' to those who celebrate Chinese New Year too. May we have a prosperous year ahead... for being an otaku is not a cheap hobby.
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Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Dengeki G's Magazine Feb 2010 New issue of Dengeki G's, the square-backed anime magazine that's filled with awesomeness if you love anime and bishoujo games. This issue gives you a free Love Plus "waterproof" shower poster and karuta game to learn hiragana! Queen's Blade Hide and Seek vol 3 & 4 Queen's Blade is in the air these days, and we're happy to be posting *two* volumes of the popular manga. It's also a manga series that keeps going in and out of stock with the publisher, so if we run out, we'll get more later. Strike Witches Plush Toys I am a fan of Strike Witches, which combines the genre of moe with World War II-era magical girls with furry features. Enjoy these gorgeous large plush toys we have in stock now. Yui Hirasawa Figma Action Figure Then for fans of the awesome anime K-On! we have the new Figma of Yui, which is positively awesome because she can make any pose you like. Of course she comes with her guitar, case and stand. St. Sister Sexy Cosplay set To the Japanese, western nuns, which the Japanese always call with the English word sisutaa (sister), are enigmatic and mysterious. Here's a fun cosplay outfit from Joybank. Japanese School Bag ~ Sports Type If you watch five minutes of anime, you'll probably see these "sports style" school bags being carried by all the high school kids. Now you can own one yourself -- awesome. Awesome Restocked Totoro Products Then, got some outstanding Totoro items for you, including the soft Fuzzy Totoro Keychain series, a restocking of those dreamy ceramic Totoro Music Boxes, and more. Evangelion Interface Earphones Then: see fresh stock of the Evangelion earphones featuring the distinctive red or white "head interfaces" of Asuka and Rei. Compatible with any standard music player such as the iPod / iPhone. Unofficial Hatsune Mix vol 1 & 2 J-List carries dozens of great products for fans of the Vocaloid singing idol Miku Hatsune. Today we're posting fresh stock of both "official" manga volumes. Youkai Encyclopedia ~ Shigeru Mizuki Japan highly stylized world of yokai or "folk monsters" is simply fascinating, and we've restocked the awesome encyclopedia of the most famous of these traditional Japanese ghosts by the creator of GeGeGe no Kitaro. New Snack Goodness from Japan Today we've got Japan Kit Kat in delicious Maple flavor, UHA Puccho Gummy in Orange Gummy & Yogurt flavor (the package these come in is fabulous by the way), plus Meiji Sweets Gum that tastes like blueberry cheesecake yet is *sugarless*. Ukiyoe Drops (Kinako, Soy Sauce flavor) We have two more flavors of traditional ukiyo-e "food drops" which feature traditional Japanese flavors (kinako and soy sauce) in Sakura Drop-style tins with beautiful art on the side. A fabulous idea! DELI-GOO Happy Bagel Bento Case Introducing the pinnacle in the development of bento boxes from Japan: a lunchbox for your bagels. It holds everything you need for an awesome original lunch. Restocked Hello Kitty Bento Boxes Every time I check the top 50 bento box list at J-List, I can be pretty sure that the top selling item will be this Hello Kitty traditional bento, it's that popular. Fresh stock today. Hello Kitty 3D Cookie Cutter I love finding wacky stuff like this for J-List customers. It's a "3D" cookie cutter which you can use to make a fun Hello Kitty cookie that can sit up and be displayed. Can also make Hello Kitty shaped toast. Japanese T-Shirt 'The Absolute Zone' (2XL We just love our popular tribute to zettai ryoiki, the "absolute zone" which is a tiny patch of skin visible between the top of a girl's over-knee socks and where her skirt starts. We love it so much we made a T-shirt of it. The Best Kanji Poster In The World You say you want to learn kanji? Do you? Do you? Then this is your kanji poster, an outstanding giant sheet of laminated thick paper that shows *all* the kanji character you ever need to learn. Back in stock today. DX Green Tea Container ~ Lacquered Sakura Pattern Another beautiful traditional item from Japan, this is a high quality container for green tea, which is made with an elegant lacquered wood styling and sakura petals on the lid. WASHI Yu-zen KIMONO Shaped Coaster Set Also cool: coasters made of washi paper featuring beautiful images of kimonos. A super conversation piece for your guests. Bamboo Mini Sake Cup We sell a lot of cool items from Japan, and one of my favorite categories of products are our sake cups, so fun for throwing some back with friends. Made out of a single natural piece of bamboo. Love Plus T-Shirts *Preorder* Cospa is bringing out these Love Plus T-shirts, and I know I'm going to have a hard time picking which my favorite girl might be. Manaka, the pure girl who loves guys good at sports? Rinka, the tsundere of the game? Or the grown-up Nene? Mari Illustrious Makinami 1/6 Figure *Preorder* Mari is the new character in the Evangelion 2.0 movie, and she was an instant hit with fans due to her fan service, I mean her hard-hitting action scenes. Enjoy this very nice 1/6 scale figure that's up for preorder now. Revoltech Queen's Blade Cattleya Figure *Preorder* Queen's Blade is the popular artbook-based RPG that's become an anime and figure sensation. Enjoy this Revoltech offering of Cattleya, so detailed and able to assume any pose. Ameri Kawaii 1/8 Figure ~ Tayutama *Preorder* Tayutama (A Kiss on my Deity) is a Japanese visual novel/eroge by Lump of Sugar, and this is a fantastic sexy figure of Ameri-chan for your collection. Hadaka no Reon ~ Reon Kadena One day, Yasu looked up from his computer and said, "Well, I've found the most beautiful girl in the world." It was Reon Kadena, and we were compelled to agree with his assessment. Enjoy this dynamite zenra photobook, back in print after many years. Restocked Artbooks Then, what's the best artbook J-List has ever carried? While opinions might differ, I'd have to go with the amazing Dendrobium from master ecchi illustrator Nishieda. This dynamite book, which comes in a protective sleeve, is restocked today. Valentine's Day Sale: Bazooka Cafe Remember, J-List is having a great Valentine's Day sale! Just order the popular game Bazooka Cafe, and you'll get a coupon for $5 off for every game you buy. Want to get three other titles in addition to Bazooka Cafe? That gets you $20 off, in addition to any other discounts. Subarashiki Hibi *Preorder* The latest magnum opus visual novel from writer Suka-ji, known for his work on H2O -Footprints In The Sand-, Integral After And Another, Sakura no Toki, and others. Preorder this game and get it when it ships! Himari 1/8 Scale Figure w/Stretchy Underwear *Preorder* Then an extremely cool prepainted figure from the popular manga Protective Charm Himari: a cat girl figure with cloth pantsu that you can really pull down. Fun!
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If you have seen and liked H2O - Footprints in the Sand then don't miss checking out the eroge H2O √ after and another. Aniverse has been able to obtain the eroge and we gladly share with you all its images. Check out some of the images from this eroge. Love the background in this pic below.   Love the artwork on this series and the characters are ok. What do you think of this eroge series and the anime counterpart? Check out more images from H2O √ after and another.
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NOOOO WHYYYYY Ugh. If I have to see budgets being put toward harem shows, couldn’t they at least be something other than mind-numbingly dull? I can has another Kanon? Or H2O~footprints in the sand~? A trainwreck is fine, too! EDIT: Actually, the post title is a bit misleading – at least the devil would be interesting. I [...]
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Released on June 23, 2006 for the PC by Makura soft, H2O-footprints in the sand- has gained enough popularity to be adapted into a manga, an anime, a PS2 port, and a sequel, √after and another. Moe moe fluffy plot moe moe h-scene h-scene h-scene something resembling plot end. That’s pretty much H2O in a nutshell. Okay, okay, [...]
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The first part of Hotaru’s  story wasn’t much better than that of Hayami, but it was still better. What really happened to Hotaru when she betrayed Hayami was really pretty sad, but the writers just HAD to make their reunion as dry as possible.The grandfather’s arrival felt really anticlimatic, even though they tried to explain [...]
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Really, it’s meh. Great art, good music, excellent voice acting, but the plot is a complete bore. Hayami’s path is basically split into 3 parts: getting to know her, which had some potential but ended in the most boring way possible; the reunion, which was just an excuse for a h-scene anyway, with some minor [...]
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H2O was getting too repetitive (get up, moe moe moe, bullying, hints of the past, eat, sleep, rinse and repeat). So I’ve been taking the time to go through some other stuff (yes, yes, I should have been using the time to translate G-senjou and draw sepia tears, I know, I know). First up was Haibane [...]
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