Fandom Creates its Own Episode

The first fan made episode of My Little Pony: Friendship is magic, was released today. My Little Pony fans have been looking forward to this for a long time, now. Created by FlamingoRich. The story is focused on Rainbow Dash. After boosting her natural abilities by way of science, she is able to do a Double Rainboom, which sends her to a distant land, where she meets a group of unique girls — The Powerpuff Girls.  It kept true to both series, and they portrayed the personalities of each character pretty well.  The art was excellent, almost matching the quality of real episodes. The voice actors mimicked the voices in real episodes pretty well. Quite a fun experience. It combines two of the greatest series ever released on television, and it does it in a unique fun way. You can find the episode on Youtube, here.

This was fun to watch

Uta no Prince sama - Maji Love 2000% Anime Trailer Streamed

5 days! 5 days!! Yes, there's only 5 days until the first airing of the second season of Uta no Prince sama (Maji Love 2000%), and to satisfy us fan(girl)s the production company has released two commercials/promotional videos early this morning.

Ghost in the Shell Arise Anime's Teaser Video Streamed

The official website for the Ghost in the Shell Arise project began streaming a new teaser for the anime.

The website also reavealed the design for the "Rojikoma" mechs. 

The Ghost in the Shell Arise anime, which consists of four 50-minute parts, will premier in Japanese theatres on June 22, and will then be available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD at retail on July 26. Kazuchika Kise (chief animation director for Otogi Zoshi, Blood-C: The Last Dark) will direct the series and design the characters, and Tow Ubukata (Le Chevalier D'Eon, Mardock Scramble) will handle series composition and the screenplay. Production I.G is producing the series, and Cornelius (Appleseed: Ex Machina) will compose the music.

The series will star Maaya Sakamoto as Mokoto Kusanagi, Kenichirou Matsuda as Batou, Tarusuke Shingaki as Togusa, Tomoyuki Danas Ishikawa, Takurou Nakakuni as Saito, Youji Ueda as Paz, Kazuya Nakai as Borma, and Ikkyuu Juku as Daisuke Aramaki.

Source: ANN

Recorder and Randsell Comedy Anime Gets 3rd Seaso

The first two seasons of this comedy anime, with each episode only 3 minutes in length, was very enjoyable; It's about an older sister that looks like a pre-schooler and a younger brother that looks like an adult and their daily lives/troubles. I recommend it to those who want a good laugh. - pumpkin_so77

Recorder and Randsell Mi, the third anime season based on Meme Higashiya's four-panel manga Recorder and Randsell, will premiere in Japan this July. Higashiya's story revolves around Atsushi Miyagawa and his sister Atsumi Miyagawa. Atsushi looks like an adult at 180 centimeters (about 71 inches) tall, but he is actually an elementary school boy. Atsumi looks like a little girl at 137 centimeters (54 inches) tall, but she is actually in high school.

The manga launched in Takeshobo's Manga Club Original magazine in 2007, and it also runs in Takeshobo's Manga Life Original magazine. 

Source: ANN

How To Reduce Aggressiveness

I'm gonna derail myself from my usual topic, and instead talk about something else. I'm gonna talk about aggression  and how it can be prevented. Aggression is a common trait among humans. Some of us can control it, better than others. We tend to get angry because of our ignorance. We attach ourselves to certain ideas of ourselves. We allow others to identify us with insults, and we get angry at them. It's highly illogical. When you think about it, anger is pointless, it has no use, it doesn't help us in any way. It hold us back. So, how come humans haven't removed that trait throughout our evolution? Why do we always tend to think so primitively? I think it's because of our inability to come to awareness. If we could, we would've removed pointless emotions such as anger a long time ago. 

Fullmetal Alchemist

A truly memorable anime. This series focuses on the lives of Edward and Alphonse Elric. It also focuses on Alchemy, a mysterious art that works almost by way of magic. It is the art of constructing, reconstructing and deconstructing matter. In order to use Alchemy, you must follow a certain law — in order to gain something you have to sacrifice something of equal value. The art of using Alchemy is known as transmutation. However, there is a taboo among alchemist, human transmutation is forbidden — for what could equal the value of a human life. 

Knowing all this, Edward and Alphonse attempt human transmutation, and the results are horrifying. Edward almost loses his little brother, but he manages to attach his brother's soul to a large suit of armor. While he did manage to save his brother's life, he paid the terrible price of his limbs. In order to get back what they've lost, the brothers embark on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone that is said to amplify the powers of an alchemist enormously.

There are two series in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise. Both follow the same synopsis. However, where they differ from each other is in the dept of the story, and how closely they follow the manga.

Fullmetal Alchemist

This series aired in October 4, 2003. I don't have much to say about this series because, although I truly enjoyed this series, there isn't much for me to say but how it differs form the later series. It's full of dramatic moments, and has some intense battles, too. The story ends with a movie that follows the end of the series. Basically, Edward ends up in our world, and has to find a way to get back to his world. Also, the way alchemy works differs greatly from the manga. Alchemy in Edward's world is a result of  many experiments done in our world. The energy released goes to his world, allowing people to use Alchemy. The series ends in a satisfying (yet confusing) way.  

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

This series aired April 6, 2009. This series closely follows the manga, and is in my opinion better than the previous one. It got me into watching more anime series, too. This series is also full of sad, dramatic, and intense moments, but I dare say the story is better. In this series not only do the Elrics need to recover what they've lost, but they also need to stop an evil mastermind from taking over the world. It takes the antagonists from the previous series and makes them a bit more interesting and stronger. You explore Edward's world more deeply in this story. Also, Alchemy's energy comes from the energy produced by the Earth's tectonic plates. Edward goes through some hard moments and you never really know whether to feel sad or happy, because the series constantly changes momentum in a genius way. The final battle is truly epic. It's a great series, and I highly recommend it.

If you enjoy anime that will mess with your emotions, both series are perfect for you. I loved the characters, and it never really got boring — not in the Brotherhood series, at least. The voice acting was perfect, and in both series the art was excellent. Both are action packed, with some occasional funny moments. Seeing how Edwards grows, the sacrifices he has to make, is invigorating. The original soundtracks for both series are excellent. Just listen to this:

Edward is very intelligent — he's an alchemist prodigy. He can also be short headed. He hates it when people call him short, and has a profound hate towards milk. However, once he decides to learn something, he will not sleep for days and will continue his studies relentlessly. Alphonse is the level headed one, always calling out to Edward whenever he's rude to someone. He loves animals, and will often adopt stray animals and house them in his armor. Both are willing to sacrifice each other for each other. They share a bond that can't be broken, and give each other strength. Winry is Edward and Alphonse's childhood friend. She's responsible for giving maintenance to Edward's artificial limbs. She can be too aggressive, but will always be there when the Elrics need her.

I highly recommend both series. I hope you give at least one of them a chance, I can guarantee you will enjoy your time. 

Fullmetal Alchemist: 8/10

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: 10/10

Devil Survivor 2 Anime's Theme Songs Previewed

In addition to the earlier promotional video, 

Pony Canyon is also streaming two new television commercials for Devil Survivor 2 The Animation on Wednesday. The commercials feature the opening theme song "Take Your Way" by livetune featuring Fukase (from the band End of the World/Sekai no Owari) and the ending theme song "Trauma / Be" by the Japanese hip-hop group Song Riders.

livetune and Fukase's single will ship on June 5, and Song Riders' single will ship on May 22. The producer kz has used Hatsune Miku vocals under his unit name livetune in the past; while he has contributed opening theme songs before, this is his first under the livetune name.

The anime series will adapt Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Nintendo DS role-playing game. In the story, 13 Devil Messengers face the end of the world by mysterious invaders in seven days.

Seiji Kishi (Persona 4 The Animation) is directing the series, and Yoshimichi Hirai is the assistant director at the studio Bridge. Makoto Uezu is in charge of the series scripts, and Kotaro Nakagawa (Zettai Karen Children) is scoring the music.

Atlus USA released the original Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Nintendo DS game in June 2009 in North America, and then released the enhanced port titled Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked in August 2011. Atlus released the Devil Survivor 2video game in Japan in July 2011, and then Atlus USA released the game in North America in February 2012. Suzuhito Yasuda(Durarara!!, Yozakura Quartet) drew the main character designs for all three games. The second game will be ported to the Nintendo3DS system this summer under the name Devil Survivor 2: Break Code.

The original Devil Survivor game also inspired a manga adaptation from Satoru Matsuba (WARASIBE) that launched in Kodansha'sMonthly Shonen Sirius magazine last May.

The series will premiere on April 4 on MBS' "Animeism" programming block.

Source: ANN

Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! 'Contract Renewed' Teaser Aired

The final episode of the Tamako Market television anime series ended on Wednesday night (effectively early Thursday morning) with a teaser video for the Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! anime that simply stated, "Contract renewed." The show's official website also features a new visual (pictured at left) with the same words.

Source: ANN

Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East Anime Gets 2nd Season

The first season was amazingly delicious with a variety platter of ikemen, I'm glad second season gets an all-go! - pumpkin_so77

The May issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Asuka Ciel magazine is announcing on Saturday that a second season of the Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East television anime series has been green-it. The anime adapts Miyuki Abe's original manga that reimagines the setting from the classic Hakkenden samurai novel as a female-oriented story with supernatural elements.

The series stars the voice cast members Tetsuya Kakihara as Shino Inuzuka, Satoshi Hino as Sōsuke Inukawa, Ayahi Takagaki as Hamaji, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Murasame. Other cast members include Daisuke Namikawa, Hiroshi Kamiya, Shinichiro Miki, Jun'ichi Miyake, Takuma Terashima, and Tomoaki Maeno.

The series premiered in Japan on January 5. Crunchyroll streamed the first season in various countries outside of Japan as it airs, and Sentai Filmworks licensed the first season for North America.

Source: ANN

SPYAIR to provide the theme song for Matsuda Shota’s new drama

On March 27, it was revealed that 4-member rock band SPYAIR’s newest song “Niji” will be used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Sennyu Tantei Tokage”, which will begin airing every Thursday at 9PM starting on April 18.

Actor Matsuda Shota stars as a detective in the drama. The drama offers a different flavor of mystery and suspense as it follows a former elite police detective who possesses an overwhelming memory and his assistant as they solve difficult and unresolved cases. The drama is also reflective of human nature as the characters in the drama mature as they struggle to balance “oneself” with “one’s past.”

For a little backstory on the band, all of the SPYAIR members are from Aichi Prefecture and they were formed in 2005. In 2009, DJ ENZEL☆ who was a support member, joined the group. Last year, they were handpicked to provide the theme song for the Japanese release of the film “The Amazing Spiderman,” and in December, they performed for the first time ever at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. After their performance at the Nippon Budokan, ENZEL☆ left the group. This is the first song they have made as a four-man group and it was written specifically for the drama. The song is a brilliant rock ballad that encourages one to persevere and walk forth even when one is troubled.

The group plans on revealing the song on March 31 at Zepp Namba in Osaka.

Source & Image: Oricon, Tokyohive

New Blogger Joins the Team

Hi! My name is Richard. I just recently joined the My Bubbletea Time team, it's quite an honor. I'll be focusing on anime themed blogs — feel free to contact me if you want suggestions based on your interests. I only recently got into blogging, and it's been really fun! My favorite anime (so far), is Kino no Tabi, I probably spend too much time watching anime. I run several online communities. I enjoy expressing my opinions; I like to look at things from a philosophical point of view. I'm currently studying to become a System Analyst.

Because there really isn't much to say about myself, I'm gonna explain how I came to joining this team, though it's quite a short story.  I created a community on the site Google+, and at the time we were short on moderators, so I invited Diluen to help with the community. Not too long after, I started blogging and Diluen was one of the few (if not the only) to visit my blog — seriously, getting people to visit your blog is hard. So, anyway, he liked my blogs and invited me to join this one. I'm very grateful to have given this opportunity!

Ain't that the truth

My Anime List

Nightcore MiKu MiKu DJ - My Soul, Your Beats! [Angel Beats!]

Here's a bonus post for those who like nightcore and Miku and Angel Beats!

【初音ミクappend VIVID】 My Soul, Your Beats! 【Angel Beats!】

While I'm rediscovering why Miku is so cute, here's another Miku cover of another good anime OP from Angel Beats!

名前のない怪物 feat. 初音ミク and 結月ゆかり

Mash up one awesome Egoist (Supercell) song for an amazing anime (Psycho Pass) with Miku and you get:


How about trying mashing it up with Vocaloid3-Yuzuki Yukari:

Let Your Nails Sing With Vocaloid Colors

Apparently the Crypton vocaloids are now so identifiable that it just takes the right color to invoke an association. At least that's the implicit pitch. Piapro has unveiled a set of five nail polishes including Miku green, Rin and Len yellow, Luka pearl blue (as in her headphones), Meiko red and Kaito blue. They sell for 1,050 yen ($11).

Source: CR

Full Look at "Attack on Titan" Character Designs

The official site for Death Note/Highschool of the Dead director Tetsuro Araki and Production I.G subsidiary Studio Wit's adaptation of Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan manga has posted a full roster of Kyoji Asano's (Psycho-Pass) character designs. And, while the distinctive look is sure to turn off some, for many, it's going to reignite anticipation for the looming April anime. 

The anime begins airing on April 7th!
Source: CR

Ymir - Saki Fujita

Reiner - Yoshimasa Hosoya

Armin - Marina Inoue

Mikasa - Yui Ishikawa

Sasha - Yu Kobayashi

Annie -  Yu Shimamura

Marco - Ryota Ohsaka

Bertholdt - Tomohisa Hashizume

Jean - Kishô Taniyama

Eren - Yuuki Kaji

Christa - Shiori Mikami

Conny - Hiro Shimono

Watch Vocaloid Artist Yori Draw in Wacom's Live Painting Video

Wacom, a company that makes digital drawing tablets, has added a new video with artist Yori to its "Drawing with Wacom" series on Wednesday. The video features Yori using the Cintiq 13HD, Wacom's new drawing tablet with a compact 13.3-inch LCD display.

Yori is best known for illustrating the music videos for Mikito-P's "Yi Er Fan Club" (1,2 Fan Club) and other songs. With vocals by Vocaloid idols Gumi and Kagamine Rin, "Yi Er Fan Club" has garnered over 1.9 million views on Niconico.

Source: ANN

Pumpkin's Palette: Winter 2013 Anime Tribute~

Click for larger view.

Winter 2013 Anime Tribute~Part 1: Amnesia/Tamako Market/Zestuen no Tempest/Psycho Pass/AnoHana.

Ixion Saga DT tribute coming soon!

How to Make Ghost in the Shell Optical Camouflage Art: A Video

To promote the upcoming Ghost in the Shell Arise anime, the staff recreated the franchise's signature optical camouflage in real-life using some decidedly low-tech, high-concept performance art:

The artists installed the exhibit at the February 12 unveiling of Ghost in the Shell Arise. The "camouflage" was only effective in one spot in the room — a viewer had to stand on a bulls-eye marked on the floor to experience the full effect.

Production I.G offered an Optical Camouflage Camera app inspired by the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex anime in 2011. The Tachi Lab at the University of Tokyo attempted the effect for "real" in 2002.

Source: ANN

PSotD - secret base 〜君がくれたもの〜 (10 years after ver.)

Title: secrete base 〜君がくれたもの〜 (10 years after ver.)

Artist: Ai Kayano, Haruka Tomatsu, and Saori Hayami
Year: 2011

Notes: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Boku-tachi wa Mada is an emotional anime that teaches us how to forgive, reflect and move on, especially if we have lost someone dear to us. 

This is the ED song. I find it very calming and sadness wells up when I listen to it, but it's not a gloomy kind of sadness, it's a happy reflection and reminds me I should treasure those that I have around me. The lyrics are beautifully written, describing all the fun memories that friends can have.

DDL: here

Piano ver.

Violin ver.