Kuro and Shiro

It's been a long time since I've watched a Japanese animation movie. So watching Tekkon Kinkreet made me feel a wee bit nostalgic of the days I used to have a movie marathon of anime films. It is a film released in December 26, 2006 in Japan and the story is based on Taiyou Matsumoto's three-volume manga series, Black and White. It was directed by Michael Arias and animated by Studio 4°C. In the japanese version of the film, they used the voice of two popular artists in Japan. Ninomiya Kazunari, member of Arashi, as Kuro and Aoi Yuu as Shiro. Yes, this is one of the reason I got to know Tekkon Kinkreet, it's because of Nino. I like most of the films he been into like Ao no Honoo and Letters From Iwo Jima. Aoi Yuu is also one of my favorite j-idols, simply because of the fact that she's beautiful.

Aoi Yuu and Nino as Shiro and Kuro

Tekkon Kinkreet depicts the story two orphaned, tough, street kids. They are called Kuro (Black) and Shiro (White), and are known as Neko (Cats) in Treasure Town. Even though they are just kids, they are very well-known in Treasure Town and are feared by the people. Together they battle against yakuzas who tries to take over their town. Though it is an animation, the story is far more serious for it to be a film for children. The film probes on different issues in life and society. In the film, you find two kids who are brought up by the system of the town and live among the company of gangsters. You will see it in the way of their living and their behavior. There was also this scene in the film wherein it flashes images of the town's drawbacks, which I think mirrors some problems in the society of Japan. Anyway, this is just my own opinion.

As the story progresses, you'll see the strong bond between Kuro and Shiro. We sometimes feel that we are protecting someone or something important to us like Kuro, but in truth, they are really the ones who are protecting us and giving us strength. I feel that there is more to the film than what one can perceive. There maybe things that I still can't comprehend in the film, a simple-minded person that I am, but I think that there are a lot of things to see in this film. I would never get tired of this film, it challenges my mind to think and solve the riddle hidden behind it all.

I've been lurking around other people's blogs when I saw sableheart's update on her uploads of One Love album. She is such a dear to have added the Bonus Doumyoji Script in the links of the album. What's a fangirl to do but to download it straight away. And what's more? After listening to it and hearing Jun say "aishiteru," I just have to make it into my ringtone. So here it is, it's very very short but I'm sure every Arashi fangirl would love it just like I do.

Aishiteru (Doumyoji Tsukasa) - Matsumoto Jun

My heart would skip every time I hear Jun say "aishiteru," so I think my heart will not make it when I receive consecutive text messages.

Maou's already on its sixth episode and tonight will be its seventh episode. Oh, how much time flies. It's only a matter of a few episodes till the end is revealed. It's getting better and better and more compelling with each episode. It's so good that I watched it without subs , understanding only a wee bit of what they're saying. But I still feel happy cause I understand some lines, which is very good and it means that I'm learning my Nihongo lessons *big smile*. And what's more is that Oh-chan gets more gorgeous every time, but on the downside, he also gets thinner and thinner. The guy's only 40kg now, and for that, his dorky bandmates calls him "Plasma TV". lol

I just took five caps from the episode 6 of Maou.

His usual maou glare.

The scariest one, sinister smile of maou.

Looks that kill.

The look of surprise from an in love maou.

The heart-wrenching face of the maou who wants to tell his love to the girl, but cannot.

I know that Arashi's new P Vs have been released way way long before. But disregarding this fact, an Arashi fangirl's blog wouldn't be complete without an Arashi news about it.

Arashi's latest PVs comes in two different, or better yet, opposite themes. One is dark, compelling and mysterious, while the other is bright, cheery, and uplifting. It's the PVs of their song Truth, which is the opening theme of Maou (Oh-chan's summer drama), and Kaze no Mukou e, which is the national theme song for Japan's 2008 Olympic Games coverage. And I love what they did in the Truth PV, with all the chandeliers, the orchestra at the back and the shots.

Arashi - truth

Arashi - Kaze no Mukou e

Seeing the two PVs reminded me of the times when I adore Geri Halliwell. I like so much that when she has gone solo and released an album called "Schizophonic", I've bought it. And the cover of the album has two sides, one is heavenly and the other is dark.

Here are more screencaps of Truth, cause I just love it and can't get enough of Arashi:

Ohno's Maou glare

Nino

Aiba

Sho

Jun

There's nothing better for a fangirl/leecher to find new downloads available on my favorite sites. It has already been part of my routine that whenever I sit in front of the computer, I'll visit these treasured sites. And what's more, you'll see a new video to download with a shirtless Jun on the screencaps. kyaaa~ *drools, nosebleeds, and faints*

My connection was bad these past few days. But all I can do is wait and watch as my download comes to pass.

And what's a fangirl/leecher to do when that happens and then the connection boosts up? You gotta get right back on track and take advantage of the bandwidth.

*goes off to download some more*

After weeks, no months, of waiting for this movie to show up in crunchyroll and torrent, it's finally here! Ignoring the lateness of the hour and the fact that I have classes tomorrow, I still watched it. L is so cool. I get to see L's different sides, but I still miss the L-Kira battle. If you don't want spoilers, I suggest you stop reading on.

Anyway, the film is good and here are the four things I've got to see L doing, which you won't see in the previous Death Note movies:

1. L speaks in foreign languages like English and French *kyaa~*

2. You will see L's first babysitting duty. In the film, he's with a little boy who's a math genius. And then a young girl joins them. L took care of them both.

3. L with the two kids in a maid cafe, first time you'll see L sitting (or maybe squatting is more appropriate) in a maid cafe.




4. L stood up straight, due to the request of the cute young girl. And the girl and the little boy applauded him for trying. He even tried it again at the latter part of the film. I would say it's looks weird, I think I'm used to see L walk with his back all hunched up.

5. And lastly, the ultimate one of all, L is now a certified action star! You would see a running L, chasing the moving plane, climbing the staircase of the plane and jumping off to catch the plane. Though, L really runs in a weird way with his back bent. But it won't be L if he doesn't hunch his back, right?

And here are more screencaps. The quality is low, since I took them from crunchyroll.

Oh, how I miss Watari. He's such a cute old man and he really looks like he came out of the anime version of Death Note.

The cute little pink truck they used as decoy.

L inside the cute little pink truck

And L being his self, indulging in his favorite sweets.

Yesterday was the 23th of June and the advance screening of Hana Yori Dango Final at the Budokan.

For over 25,000 people who applied, only 6,000 were choosen. Hanadan Final Fever is really all around Japan now. F4 and Tsukushi are just everywhere, in most magazines, tv shows.

The movie will be in theaters (japanese, that is) *sad face* on June 28.

Ahhh, I can't wait for it to be subbed and uploaded in the net.

Mao-chan is wearing the red dress that Tsukasa gave her for the prom, the saturn necklace and the shoes that Shizuka gave her.

credits: Thanks Kikinini-san for the update and picture.

And on the side-note, Arashi's Truth will be used as a theme for Oh-chan's drama Maou, also thanks to kikinini-san for this info.

Yes, I'm completely stuck in the fangirling world and it continues to grow. I am a fan of Arashi, Utada Hikaru, Ueno Juri, and other J-idols. And now, my fangirling world have new recruits. Lately, I've been crushing on Matsuda Shota and Eita. Matsuda Shota really looks cool in Liar Game and I like Eita in Last Friends. And the other day, I was watching Arashi no Shukudai #83. Their guest was Kanjiya Shihori, whom I didn't recognize immediately as Sara in HYD and Yoshie in Swing Girls. If Matsujun didn't mention that they worked together in HYD, I wouldn't know she was Sara. Anyway, she is co cute that I could eat her up. So I look her up in the net and I found out she was in Swing Girls as Yoshie. And so with that, I end my fangirl babblings.

Yatta! My summer class has officially ended, with all the requirements submitted to my professor, it really is over. Nothing beats it when school just ended. Ureshii na~ It feels good to be able to sleep all day again and to be able to wake up late. But one thing's kind of making me uneasy. It's when school starts again. I know, I know. I'm a pessimist, just when I'm talking how good it feels to have school ended I start cutting myself off by reminding myself of another school stress. Anyway, I can't help it. Not when I'm gonna be a senior and will be graduating this coming school year. And to think I still have a lot of back subjects. But before that happens, I'll enjoy the short vacation I have. *starts doing meaningless things I've wanted to do* 

I just had a great time leeching today. For some unknown reason, my connection these last few days seems like a drag. Whenever I'm downloading a file, it seems like forever to finish. But a good thing happened today, a really good thing (especially for a fangirl/leecher that I am). My connection today, for another unknown reason, just boost up. I don't know what happened, but to make the best of it, I downloaded everything that I've been wanting to download since the slowing down of my connection. Ahhh...this is life. *big grin*. Clearly, a fangirl's downloading pleasure has no limits, so for the rest of the day, I'll go leech some more. Oh, how thankful I am for prolific translators and subbers. Hontou ni arigatou to those people.

*downloads some more*