Seiyuu appreciation post: We were once young too!

Back when your favourite seiyuu were sophomores...

How many faces can you recognise without the names?

Miyata Kouki, Shimono, Kishio and Sakurai look fairly similar to their current state. But Kishow... what happened? lol.

Seiyuu appreciation post: Toriumi Kousuke + Suwabe Junichi

I was stalking my Suwabe darling and came across this, Tori-chan and Suwabe's version of いろは唄 (Iroha uta)!! SO DARN SEXY! *Screams!*
Here's the CD cover btw.

Lol! Tori! What happened to you?
And Suwabe's so smexy in VK style. XD

[Download] Devil Survivor 2: The Animation OST 2

DS2A's OST #2 was bundled with the 3rd blu-ray release, which was released a few days ago.
I'm crying and remembering so many scenes of the anime as I listen to this CD.
I'm definitely feeling motivated to transcribe a few of these songs for piano!!
DL here.

[Cosplay] Devil Survivor 2

I'm still very much in love with this series.
(Hibiki) 久世響希 @ Sara - Tousa Bao
(Yamato) 峰津院大和 @ DD-Tenka(風牙護)

BroConfXUtaPri - Tsubaki+Masato

I was rewatching BroConf this morning. Came across this scene, then remembered Masa's scene. Lol. Btw same seiyuu - SuzuKen.

Anime hot guys problems Part II

Why do hot male anime characters tend to place their hand on their necks? (See Part I) Is it because they have neck pain and need to support their necks or is it because... they want to protect their napes! All the bishies are actually titans!!!

Pumpkin's Palette: メイドです！ (I'm a maid!)

I saw Suwabe's maid cosplay from his twitter and I couldn't help but make a parody of it.

Characters that Suwabe has voiced recently.
Left to right: Yamato (Devil Survivor 2), Kaname (Brothers Conflict), Ren (UtaPri)

Brothers Conflict - Episode 8 [v.P]

Hey Bro! Apologies for the lateness of this post. My annoying internet/modem was playing up again. I wasn't able to connect to my life the internet for 90% of today, and I am indeed rather annoyed about that.
But here is my weekly fangirl dump.
Conflict 8: Nightmare.

HOW CAN YOU RESIST TRIPLETS!!!

The main focus of this episode is the relationship between Azusa and Tsubaki, and Tsubaki confronting his deepest feelings. This episode takes from volume 5 and volume 6 of the original novel series (*spoiler warning, reading the novels may spoil your anime experience).

WildStar has wild approach to subscription model

Highly anticipated MMORPG Wildstar, by NC Soft, will introduce a unique approach to the subscription based MMO model.

The game will follow the standard "buy the box and then pay subscription" trend common among MMORPGs, but will also introduce to its players a unique way to buy game time. The in game item C.R.E.D.D adds a month of game time to your account when activated. C.R.E.D.D can be purchased by in game currency from other players, or with real life money, but for a higher price than then standard one month subscription fee. This strategy is in place to help fight against the illegal gold farming trend, common in almost every MMO. Players who wish to buy in game currency with real money can instead buy C.R.E.D.D, and then sell it in game for in game currency.

And yes. This also means that there is the potential for players to never have to pay subscription fee after the initial purchase. Whoopee! Technically F2P!

Check out this IGN article. Read all about it!

Frankly, I think this is a genius move by NC Soft, and I'll most likely pick it up when it releases.

Mind blown

Rhycen

[Translation] Kuroko no Basket Taiwan Event Report

Last Saturday (17-Aug-2013) there was a special KuroBasu event at Taiwan's Comic Exhibition. Seiyuus Ono Kenshou (Kuroko) and Suwabe Junichi (Aomine) were invited as guests, where they held a Q&A session, a signing session, an "アフレコ" (dubbing) session and played games with fans.

Left: Suwabe (Aomine), Right: OnoK (Kuroko)

GNN Gamer reports the details of the event (in Chinese). I will provide an English translation of the report below.

Along with Suwabe and OnoK, another member of the Generation of Miracles, Suzumura Kenichi (Murasakibara), appeared as a surprised guest, who came on stage presenting two bouquets of flowers for Suwabe and OnoK. Since SuzuKen was to hold a separate mini-concert later that evening (in Taiwan), so he decided to give his fans an early greeting at the KuroBasu event (Unfortunately he didn't stay long).

(Hear the fangirls screaming. Suwabe's mandarin is funny "你是誰?"/Who are you?)

Q: This is the second time that OnoK and Suwabe are in Taiwan, and this is SuzuKen's first time. What are your thoughts about coming to Taiwan this time?
OnoK: Overall, the people are very friendly, the food is delicious and I'm very grateful for everybody's support so that I can come to Taiwan again. This time I get to perform with Suwabe and Suzumura. Also, everyone check out my hair, Kise came to Taiwan too! [laughs]

Suwabe: Very comfortable. All the men are good looking and the ladies are very cute~~!

SuzuKen: Hi everyone! Although this is my first time in Taiwan, but it certainly doesn't feel that way. I feel like I'm back home. When I turned the television on at the hotel, I was very surprised to discover that there's so many (Japanese) anime airing (in Taiwan)!

[Download] Karneval Character Single #5 - Gareki

DL here.

To be honest, I don't really like it. Just something in Kamiya Hiroshi's voice that bugs me. But I'm sure it'll grow on me as I keep listening on repeat.

Starcraft makes you smarter!

Look how happy he is!

It's already well known that video games have the ability to improve co-ordination and problem solving skills, but a new study from London has shown that real time strategy games, Starcraft in particular, can increase mental agility and cognitive flexibility.

Check out the CNET article HERE!

If Starcraft makes you think faster, why do I think so slowly? I gotta get back into the game!

Gotta go train!
Rhycen

[Download] Marginal#4 - LOVE★SAVIOR

Bishies.

Bishies everywhere!!

I previously fangirled about Marginal #4's teaser of their latest single LOVE★SAVIOR. And today someone was kind enough to upload the single, dl here.

Marginal #4 is a 4 person musical unit comprised of seiyuus: Masuda Toshiki (増田俊樹), Takahashi Naozumi (高橋直純), KENN and Suzuki Yuto (鈴木裕斗).

Once again these delicious bishies throws kisses in the chorus of their songs. *bam*bam* -dies-
This set of songs are just as catchy as their previous single. I wish I could see these boy live. ^drools^

Seiyuu appreciation post: Sakurai Takahiro

Sakurai's got quite a few roles this season, including: ServantXService, Danganronpa, Inu to Hasami, Recorder to Randoseru mi, Senyuu 2 and Uchouten Kazoku.

Zedd - Zelda remix

Do you need some music to pump up your gaming experience? Well I've got just the song for you! Check out Zedd's remix of the classic Legend of Zelda theme song.

I was instantly impressed by this awesome remix. Get your headphones out and pump up the bass!

Rocking out!
Rhycen

Anime hot guys problems

If you're a hot and popular anime male character then it's highly likely that you may encounter the following problems:
1) Neck pain

2) Back pain

[Download] Karneval Character Single #4 - Karoku + Uro

Yes! I finally found the dl (here) for Karneval character single #4! I've been craving for this CD since my Suwababy is singing!

The vocal coordination of this pair, Souichirou + Suwabe, still cannot beat CD #3 with OnoD and Hirarin. But I really love the instrumental accompaniment in this song. 

FYI: Their song is titled 'vanitas vanitatum'.  vanitas vanitatum means "vanity of vanities, futility (frequently as an exclamation of disillusionment or pessimism). The phrase is late Latin and comes from the Vulgate translation of Ecclesiastes 1:2." (thanks Google!) This makes sense considering the personalities of these two characters, in particular Uro is a trickster, and Karoku is a character full of mysteries.

Seiyuu appreciation post: Suwabe Junichi

Bonus double seiyuu post tonight!
Suwabe's latest tweet says that he's back safely in Japan and he's gone straight to the studio for a narration/recording session!
Oh Suwabe dear, you should take a small break and enjoy Taiwan, especially the food!! >o<

Seiyuu appreciation post: Suwabe Junichi, Ono Kensho + Suzumura Kenichi

There was a KuroBasu (Kuroko no Basuke) event in Taiwan today and Suwabe, OnoK and SuzuKen were invited as guests. After the event OnoK went to Yum-cha and sight seeing.

Check out the other snaps of their adventure in Taiwan at their twitters: Suwabe, OnoK, KuroBasu Official.

Pokemon: The Origin

The Pokemon Game Show was held in Tokyo yesterday, and revealed a whole bunch of new information on Pokemon X and Y. Not only that, they announced a special Pokemon anime episode to be released alongside X and Y!

The anime is called Pokemon: The Origin, and is based on the first games, Red and Green. It follows the adventures of Red, and his rival Green, on his path to be a master Pokemon trainer.

I am extremely excited to hear of this, a breath of fresh air from the lame main series. The art looks mature, but neat. I think it will definitely capture the original charm of Pokemon.

I can't wait for it to come out!
Rhycen