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because I figured I should at least post something here once in a while…

Haru — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:22:40 +0000

Bocchan arrived today. Finally reunited with his Butler after a long, long wait.

Fall 2010 Anime Line-Up

Haru — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:44:01 +0000

It seems I’ve only been updating with seasonal anime charts lol. Anyway, Fall chart is here! Stuff I’ll definitely be watching and some try out are:

–Togainu no Chi
–Shinrei Tantei Yakumo
–BAKUMAN
–Letter Bee 2
–Arakawa Under the Bridge 2
–Toaru Majutsu no Index 2
–Hakuoki 2
–Star Driver
–Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai
–IRONMAN
–Otome Yokai Zakuro
–Kuragahime
–Hyakka Ryoran Samurai Girls
–Motte To-Love-Ru

Ok, that’s one hell of a long list. Which reminds me, I really need to catch up with some of my current series I’ve fallen behind on before this season starts.

Thoughts: I’m very excited for Togainu no Chi, I’m honestly hoping it has butt loads off BL in it. Another one I’m super excited about is Shinrei Tantei Yakumo. I can’t believe it’s been made into an anime series! I really enjoyed the manga. And still no airing news on Ai no Kusabi anime. So disappointing. ToT

MegaHouse G.E.M. Okita Sougo

Haru — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:58:52 +0000

Aaah! Megahouse! What a surprise! I wasn’t expecting preorders to go up for this figure already.

After G.E.M. Hijikata Toushiro comes G.E.M. Okita Sougo, the most amazing deadpan, sadist character I’ve come to know lol. Okita Sougo is 1/8 in scale and expected release date is October 2010 retailing at 6,800 yen.

He comes with two optional faces; serious expression and smiling expression with mask. He also comes with two weapon choices; sword and bazooka. The bazooka looks amazing!

Pre-orders for him have already gone up at Hobby Search and AmiAmi. I think I’ll wait for HLJ to list him so I can order.

Having a closer look at him, his face seems a little odd to me… but heck, it’s Okita. I’m getting him no matter what! I wonder if Megahouse will keep going with yet another Gintama figure (Takasugi, please)? Anyway, I can’t wait what they have in store for the G.E.M line next!

Summer 2010 Anime Line-Up

Haru — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:45:37 +0000

Annnnd Summer anime chart is out! Looks to me like there aren’t so many interesting series, but this is version 1 so maybe more will be added later? Let’s hope! Shows I’ll definitely watch and some try out are:

–Sengoku BASARA
–Kuroshitsuji II
–Highschool of the Dead
–Occult Academy
–Nurarihyon no Mago
–Tono to Issho

Sengoku BASARA is really the only one I’m looking forward to this season–oh, my impatient burning soul has been waiting for this manly series to arrive! ffff

As for Kuroshitsuji II, I’ll be open minded and give it a try. Despite it not having Sebastian nor Ciel the new Butler and Master are quite aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

MegaHouse G.E.M. Hijikata Toushiro Up for Pre-order!

Haru — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:04:05 +0000

Oh MegaHouse, I love you. Words can’t express how excited I am for this release!

Next in line for MegaHouse’s G.E.M. line is the upcoming 1/8 scale Hijikata Toshiro! Release date is June 2010 retailing at 6,600 yen.

He looks amazing in color! Can’t wait to stand him next to Gintokiiiiiii!

Pre-orders have already gone up at AmiAmi and Hobby Search. I’ve already placed my order! Woohoooooo!

Also, I’m not so sure, I can’t make out the text, but is that Sougo Okita (in the tiny silhouette to the left) next in line to get figure-ized for G.E.M?! YES, DO WANT. Perhaps they’re planning to make the whole Shinsengumi crew? Ahhh, I’m excited already.

Spring 2010 Anime Line-Up

Haru — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:19:03 +0000

Finally, the Spring season for anime seems more interesting compared to the previous! Shows I’ll definitely watch and some try out are:

–Senko no Night Raid
–Yojo-han, Shinwa Taikei
–House of Five Leaves
–Heroman (oh, BONES!)
–Oofuriiiiii!!
–Working!
–Arakawa Under the Bridge
–Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
–Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan
–Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitte Iru
–K-ON! (really excited for this one!)
–RAINBOW

OVA’S:
–Gundam Unicorn
–Black Rock Shooter
–Gurren Lagann Parallel Works 2
–Nodame Cantabile OAD
–Sex Pistols (YES, ABOUT TIME!)
–Ai no Kusabi (aaahh! yes, give my boy lovin’s!)

I’ve been waiting for Sex Pistols and Ai no Kusabi like burning.

Sega Grell

Haru — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:46:59 +0000

For a prize figure, Grell looks pretty fucking fine. Good thing I have him on pre-order. I didn’t like teacher Sebastian; his face looks odd. I sort of regret not pre-ordering Sega Ciel and the first Sebastian back then.

And this is my last rant for the night orz.