tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88016080761018873502024-03-13T14:14:39.306-07:00Insomnia WorksI'm not pathetic; I'm just dedicated.oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-52227906490044330022010-04-18T16:50:00.001-07:002010-04-18T17:35:13.402-07:00Quick After Thoughts: Planetarium **Spoilers!**Well...<br /><br />I'm FINALLY done with Planetarium.... <br /><br />And I sort of have that feeling after you've cried for hours thinking that life is so utterly pointless that you really have no reasons to stay. <br /><br />Don't worry, I eventually snapped out of it, but Planetarium really was one of the saddest games, eroge or not, I've ever played. <br /><br />It doesn't come close to Aries' death in Final Fantasy VII, but Reviere's death at the end of the game is just really saddening... and made me have that, "Why, God?" feeling.<br /><br />This is the first key game I've ever played, and it makes me both scared and excited to play more. Scared because I know for a fact that I'll cry my little eyes out, but I'm still excited to see where it goes. I just think that the way the main character eventually grew fond of Reviere, the little robot girl just doing her job for 30 years, is so adorable. The theme of the whole game just make me teary eyed really fast, and the music only made the streams of tears that much quicker. xD<br /><br />I need to play a more cheery game. <br /><br />But, I can't wait to try out Little Busters! now. xDoAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-61779164612648506512010-04-17T20:51:00.000-07:002010-04-17T20:54:26.651-07:00Finally playing VNs again. xDAfter way too long of a break, I'm finally starting Fate/Stay Night.<br /><br />I know it's going to be super long, and I'm going to want to kill myself because my eyes will hurt, but I wanna be a masochist.<br /><br />Also going to make SURE I finish Planetarium soon... I feel so insanely stupid for NOT having that freaking game done. BAH!<br /><br />Let's go, Aki!oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-40198057595388632412010-03-25T14:34:00.000-07:002010-03-25T14:39:49.496-07:00Yaoi Review: Candy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPs57IXbouqA4dLDfyD3XbM48nVc1fkvAa2aZdG-SAbwkrTizTzYoa46scnsDda9QepaeuJpUrSjzkZ8KtolykTSKggPI3eT7uVuPEPZPb_Vl8fonERrb5xbGNldBLaHQEFPRJ79ZIw_y/s1600/Candy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPs57IXbouqA4dLDfyD3XbM48nVc1fkvAa2aZdG-SAbwkrTizTzYoa46scnsDda9QepaeuJpUrSjzkZ8KtolykTSKggPI3eT7uVuPEPZPb_Vl8fonERrb5xbGNldBLaHQEFPRJ79ZIw_y/s320/Candy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452688340780217058" /></a><br /><br />Title: Candy <br />Author/Manga-ka: Satomi Sugita<br />Distributor: Oakla Publishing<br />For Purchase: <a href="http://www.akadot.com/candy-yaoi-gn-p-25985.html">Akadot</a><br />Price: Normally 12.95<br />Series Number: None/Anthology<br />Country of Origin: Japan<br /><br />Tooru is a young man who never fit in as a child, and thankfully has the confident Takara at his side. Sadly, the two boys were ripped apart, and two years later, are under the same roof once again. Too bad Takara’s no longer the sweet and protective man Tooru knew as a child-he’s become a punk, and Tooru no longer knows what to do.<br /><br />Included in this manga are four one-shots.<br /><br />Art: Alright, every yaoi fan girl that I know NEEDS good art in order to even get to the plot. Sugita-san has done a wonderful job. Sugita-san’s artwork is very crisp and clean, and literally is candy for the eyes. Her use of tones are beautiful, and each page is a little delight! Rating: 8.5/10<br /><br />Story line: Looking at all of the story lines Sugita-san utilized in this manga, there are a few areas where I sighed and shook my head, wondering what on earth she were thinking when making this comic. Full of over the top drama and “WTF is this” moments, I was pleased with what I was reading; but I kept questioning myself as to why I was reading it. It’s good for yaoi fan girls who enjoy/thrive off of drama and quasi-hilarious situations, but not for a fan who really wants something from the sweet tree. Rating: 7/10<br /><br />The “Squee” Factor: I love myself a “squee” when I read yaoi; and not a single “squee” erupted from me while reading this manga. The characters are a BIT one (maybe two) dimensional, and the melodrama slightly takes away from the “squees”. It was a bit shallow for my tastes, but, to each her (or his) own! Rating: 4.5/10<br /><br />The Cover: One of the best things an artist can do is draw readers with a flashy cover. I loved it when I pulled it off the shelves to check the age rating (because I am known to look at the age rating before anything else a lot), and couldn’t put down the fun colored title text and graphically intense background. Overall, I liked this cover; “like” being the keyword. Rating: 3.5/5<br /><br />-- Final Grade: 67%: D+ Below Average --<br /><br />After Thoughts: I’m standing by the grade I’ve given this manga. It’s a cute manga, I’ll give it that. I just couldn’t take the overdose of melodrama and shallow characters mixed with awkwardly placed sex. If you like a fun, medium-length read, pick up Candy and enjoy the cute boys.oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-44820674396263370992009-08-01T18:29:00.000-07:002009-08-01T18:34:54.115-07:00Lucky Star! Collector's Box 1Yeah, I saw it at Fry's when I went today, and my mom took sympathy on me or something and got it for me. @_@<br /><br />It's actually an AMAZING box! I never actually thought that the "Special" Lucky Star boxes would be this nice, it closes by magnet... Which I think the Haruhi box set does too, but hell if I know.<br /><br />I'm really excited, since I've wanted to collect Lucky Star for a little while now, and it's also been FOREVER since I've posted here. xD It's not on purpose; I have no idea why it's been so neglected, lol!<br /><br />I'll probably be singing Motteke! Sailor Fuku for a few hours now that I have it; one of the CDs comes with it....<br /><br />WELL, I'm off to do cooking homework for now, but I'll blog later, I have to catalog all my anime and stuff since I've been cleaning my room. I need to blog more, this is actually fun. xDoAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-34374577089900992009-04-05T00:53:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:48:38.413-07:00The New DSIMmmmm, amaaaaazing. <3oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-82942455729450796702009-03-03T14:45:00.001-08:002009-03-03T16:09:58.655-08:00Yaoi (Manga) Review: I Can't Stop Loving You!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRJDFVdbQ6BWao_y5BIkip1FwcV9UA8umFPBDF6HOFmnaMyJHSuUaEFf2akw_sQQojCGsZ2nd_gqFNaCAhyVRcqExj2QBR3OuDmpISVhLZHVntSzEcOErDePwHMefaXjehH9D3n26KtW1/s1600-h/51vXQLNLA2L._SL500_AA240_.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRJDFVdbQ6BWao_y5BIkip1FwcV9UA8umFPBDF6HOFmnaMyJHSuUaEFf2akw_sQQojCGsZ2nd_gqFNaCAhyVRcqExj2QBR3OuDmpISVhLZHVntSzEcOErDePwHMefaXjehH9D3n26KtW1/s320/51vXQLNLA2L._SL500_AA240_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309096650758019682" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Title: I Can't Stop Loving You!</div><div>Author/Manga-ka: Row Takakura</div><div>Distributor: KittyMedia</div><div>For Purchase: <a href="http://www.rareflix.com/titledisplay.cfm?title=I%20Can't%20Stop%20Loving%20You,%20Vol.%201%20of%202&upc=978158655847551099">KittyMedia Branch Store</a></div><div>Price: 10.99 (Plus Shipping)</div><div>Series Number: 1 out of 2</div><div>Country Of Origin: Japan</div><div><br /></div><div>Woo! My Second Yaoi Review. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>So, this story deals with a Buddhist exorcist by the name of Kyouji. He's very good at what he does, but he can't actually SEE the ghosts he expels. That, he leaves to his best friend and lover-- Yu. Together, the duo work their way through many ghosts as well as their relationship which they keep to themselves in this crazy fantasy/occult romance manga!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Art: </span>Very nice, wonderful detail. While reading it, I loved how it was easy to tell the difference between most of the characters. There was one instance in the later chapters of the manga where I was completely confused about which character was which in a certain situation, but it was quickly cleared up. Taking a second look at it, I also have to note that while the art is amazing and wonderful, it is rather on the plain, blended side of things. I feel like I've seen this particular art style way too many times. This is great art, but nothing that I've never seen before. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 7/10</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Storyline: </span>It's fresh and inventive and very creative. The idea of a Buddhist monk-type character partnered with another man is very nice and a bit on the forbidden fruit side; making the whole concept just that much hotter. The character development is adequate; I'm just glad this manga isn't filled with air-headed himbos; those are very scary. Another enjoyable element of this manga is how Yu and Kyouji's problems as a couple exist in strange and funny ways. Yu's super-human strength is a problem in bed and they open the manga with a real laughing bomb in my opinion. I can't wait until I can read volume 2! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 10/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The "Squee" Factor: </span>Um...I'd like to say right off the bat that there are plenty of Squee moments in I Can't Stop Loving You! There's a vast amount of these moments, and they're very Squee-rific. But, some of the Squee moments contain little things that potentially ruin the whole moment if the reader is in a certain mood. Hot, sweaty and steamy definitely describe this manga's many sex scenes, but they're nothing too amazing; making is seem like interestingly placed outright porn rather than a nice Yaoi scene.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> Overall: 6/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Cover: </span>Having Kyouji in his monk garb for this cover shot was a really good idea. The text for the title is easy on the eye and adorable in its little heart. The pink background was what made me pick this manga up when I was in the local manga shop because I don't remember the last time I've seen a pink cover for a yaoi. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 4/5</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">- - OVERALL: 77%: Average - - </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">After Thoughts: </span>I gave it an average score, and I have to stick with that. I mean, it's a really nice concept and everything about the characters is great! I just, don't think it stands out THAT much compared to some of the other yaoi I've read over the years. I'll still get the next volume; maybe that'll change my opinion of this little title. :)</div><div><br /></div><div><3</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-77931001946262450222009-01-08T22:57:00.000-08:002009-01-19T20:29:52.690-08:00Quick Update! :DKiriyama Happy Ending....<br /><br />FOR. THE. WIN.<br /><br />It was.. just so strange. xD<br /><br />Like... The THING -wink wink-... and the other shit... @_@<br /><br />It took me FOREVER to figure out why I couldn't get her good path ending. XD<br /><br />BUT, I finally did. <3<br /><br />The rest of Aeka's path to go and I'm done. I can't believe it's taking me THIS long to play games... What can I say? I'm just not a total speed demon when it comes to Visual Novels like Miki is.... I get distracted by other things REALLY easily. xD<br /><br />Peace Out. <3oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-29268600704554326102009-01-05T17:09:00.000-08:002009-03-03T14:38:27.667-08:00Yaoi (Manga) Review: .I.D.O.L.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z186/akiyumesan/?action=view&current=65.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z186/akiyumesan/65.jpg" border="0" alt="IDOL cover" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div>Title: .I.D.O.L.<div>Author/Manga-ka: Dany&Dany</div><div>Distributer: <a href="http://www.yaoipress.com/">Yaoi Press</a></div><div>For Purchase: <a href="http://www.everythingyaoi.com/">Yaoi Press Store</a></div><div>Price: $8.95 (plus shipping)</div><div>Series Number: "One-Shot"</div><div><br /></div><div>Alright, this is my first review of a manga, so let's see how this goes. :D</div><div><br /></div><div>I.D.O.L. is basically about an Artist who seeks inspiration and finds it in a Hustler. Soon after hiring him, dangerous sparks fly between the two of them, and they soon find themselves drawn to each other and spinning out of control. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Art:</span></div><div>Dany&Dany's art is amazing. I love how they are very detailed with their work. With every turn of a page, I felt as if I was sucked into the story! I was very glad to see the amount of detail that seemed to go into drawing the human form and clothing. It's something I've noticed in a lot of Yaoi manga I read, but the male body is never really drawn in detail. And I'm not talking about certain anatomy that's usually covered up by shining lights, either. Danny&Danny's art is just wonderful; I even bought their Art Book! I'm really close to getting addicted to the art of their manga. But, as amazing as the art was, this particular manga had a slightly fuzzy look to it; including the actual text of the manga itself. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 7.5/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Storyline: </span>If you like light-hearted, funny, cute stories, this manga is not for you, and I love that fact! I'm so used to there being really shallow mellow-drama in lots of yaoi manga, this was actually refreshing. It's dark, with an artist fixated on painting a hustler who serves as the best inspiration he has had in a while. I really love the dialogue and all of the different elements that were included in this manga. Mild bondage and steamy scenes made me happy. :) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 9/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The "Squee" Factor: </span>BAH! I loved this manga in the sense of the "Squee" factor. There was a nice amount of sex in this manga, a few scenes. Not enough to make me faint from the amount of them, but not too few to where I was bashing my head into the wall from all the sexual tension. They weren't just thrown in, either. The build up was just excellent, I have to say. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 10/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Cover: </span>I think that the boy's pose is sexy, the background was a nice touch, and the description of the manga itself is perfect. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">5/5</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">- - OVERALL: 91%; Very Exceptional- - </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Afterthoughts: </span>Sometimes when I'm done with a manga, I decide to sell it to Book-Off (I live relatively close to one [sort of xD]). In this case.... Yeah, no. It's adorable, and I love it! This baby's going on the Keep Shelf!</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-87505480357502563232008-12-03T14:02:00.000-08:002008-12-03T14:04:24.669-08:00Yume Miru Kusuri..... Man, what a great game. :D<div><br /></div><div>I just finished both Nekoko's route as well as played around with Kiriyama's route some more, and yeah. WOW.</div><div><br /></div><div>I just need to play out Shiraki's route and I'm done w/ Yume. WELL, not DONE DONE, but... you know what I mean. :D</div><div><br /></div><div>*giggles*</div><div><br /></div><div>I need more damn it. >_></div><div><br /></div><div>I ALMOST curse the day I got addicted to Eroge.... and I blame Miki for this one. >_></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, sorry about the SUPER short update, but yeah O_O</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-30110313800322242192008-09-14T18:50:00.000-07:002008-09-14T21:28:31.345-07:00Absolute Obedience (18+)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Title: </span>Absolute Obedience (Zettai Fukuju Meirei)<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Type: </span>Yaoi/Boy's Love/BL</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Author/Publisher: </span>Yura/JAST USA/Peach Princess<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Genre: </span>Thriller/Adventure/Dating Sim/???<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Style: </span>Visual Novel (Interactive)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Mac OS Compatible: </span>NO</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Price: </span>$34.95 (before Shipping)</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Get: </span><a href="http://www.jlist.com/PRODUCT/LANG002">Buy from Jlist!</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Warning: THIS GAME IS 18+!</div><div><br /></div><div>Alright, so Absolute Obedience is a game that dips into dark themes as well as slapstick humor. You have the choice to play as one of two characters, and the paths you play as each character (Louise Hardwich and Kia WelBehenna) really does reflect on the character's personality. These two men work together as they complete missions from clients that deal with sexual situations including seduction, domination, and plenty of other types of situations.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Graphics: </span>Alright, I understand that in Japan, you are required to censor the...well... Private parts.... of the male anatomy. However... in the "uncensored" version of the game that I bought, I was a little sad when I saw my first CG. I actually had my friend over to play the game (since I FINALLY GOT XP for my Mac) and we were puzzled. To us, they SCREAMED "copy paste penis!", and we were just a little annoyed with that. However, one we looked past that problem, the CGs were nice. Not breathtakingly amazingly gorgeous, but each CG was quality and nice to look at. But there is also a problem that I had with the standing dolls. When the speech text appears, the picture of the character appears next to it to show the emotion, while the standing doll DOES NOT CHANGE. EVER. That really just made me think it was visually unappealing, and half the game doesn't even need half the screen. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 6/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Music/SFX: .....</span> Okay, I need to start off this section of my review with: Music needs to enhance the moment, NOT kill it. There were so many times in this game when I wanted to throw my mouse across the room because the moment I got into the game. It would play the silliest music at the most serious times, and at one point while I was playing, I had to walk away because the music OR sound effect just completely turned be off from the game play. I think this game could've had much better in that department. But, on the other hand, I loved the character voices, they were totally appropriate to the visual aspect of each man. I wasn't extremely impressed overall in this area, but I wasn't too disappointed. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 7/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span>I'm usually really nit-picky about story lines and plots, and this game is no exception. This game is set up in missions, and it's rather a "Hit or Miss" set-up if you don't have a walkthrough and want to get the "secret" final mission for both characters. I am the type that refuses to use a walkthrough for my first time through games, and with Absolute Obedience, I especially had a hard time. Everything was a big mess, and it seems to have been more of a game to play a little piece at a time and only when you need a quick yaoi fix. The underlying story line is only present in a few of the missions, and the others seemed like they were just thrown in. As a mission select style game, I wasn't very happy with how it turned out. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 7/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">System/Omake: </span>It's really hard to play this game sometimes, because the regular quick loading and saving seem to work differently in this game. Also, when I had finished Louise's final path, I couldn't use my current file to play Kia's final path no matter what I tried to do, and I had to start a whole new file and work my way through all of the paths in the correct order JUST to play Kia's final path. The programmers should have thought of that, in my opinion.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>The Omake for this game... kind of made me giggle. I was happy that I got to watch events that I had already played so I could see specific parts that I loved, and I was happy with the CG gallery. The only awkward part of this gallery was the thumbnails for every picture wasn't... fixed for the American version. I had a little trouble finding certain CGs because I couldn't see the copy paste parts... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall: 2/5</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">After Thoughts: </span>Well, I don't think that this game was the best one I will ever play. It gave me more of an "only play this game when you need a quick fix". I was worried halfway through the missions of the game, and my worries seemed to manifest themselves in Louise and Kia. I can't go much into what I thought was wrong with each character, because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. This game WAS GOOD. Do NOT think I hate it with a flying passion, I just think that this is a niche name, and you need to be in love with a certain type of... well... sex. This game is worth a play once through at least, and if you're into drawing yaoi, then this game will give you plenty of ideas for your own artwork!</div><div><br /></div><div>~<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Overall Grade: 62%: D~</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-11518313876758004822008-09-06T20:49:00.000-07:002008-09-06T20:51:30.031-07:00Ookina Furudokei<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E9YStswBy9w"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E9YStswBy9w" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed> </object><div><br /></div><div>Rawr! My second (laaame) song I've uploaded to my YouTube Account! It's "Grandfather Clock", a really nice Japanese song. =)</div><div><br /></div><div>I might do Sen no Kaze Ni next, but I don't want to give Miki that satisfaction. xD</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-65242006416890554742008-09-06T19:47:00.000-07:002008-09-06T19:49:22.832-07:00Update: Absolute ObedienceSO, the next review you'll see here would be for Absolute Obedience. =P<div><br /></div><div>I've been sick and feeling reclusive from almost everyone for various reasons, mostly because I've been having a normal bout of self-esteem issues.</div><div><br /></div><div>HAHA.</div><div><br /></div><div>ANYWAY, I'm almost done with the whole thing, so keep your eyes peeled, people!</div><div><br /></div><div><3</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-77048111812325607782008-08-22T11:03:00.000-07:002008-08-22T11:06:00.367-07:00Densha Otoko DoramaOkay, we all know that there's the movie Densha Otoko.<div><br /></div><div>It's about an otaku who saves as girl from a drunk guy on a train, gets a present from her and posts a plea for help on 2chan. </div><div><br /></div><div>WELL, I just started watching the Dorama (on crunchyroll.com), and...</div><div><br /></div><div>WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES.....</div><div><br /></div><div>..... I fell into a hole of "GOD DAMN IT."</div><div><br /></div><div>If you understand what I mean, let me cry on your shoulder, if not, here's a yourube link to the first part of the first episode on youtube... And maybe you'll get why I'm in a state of shaking my head at myself. T_T</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-5808224336842113392008-08-16T16:23:00.000-07:002008-08-16T16:33:58.081-07:00Vocaloid - Miku Figure Music Box Set of 2WELL, I'm very excited because I found this set of <a href="http://www.toyslogic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4930">"music boxes" of Hatsune Miku...</a> OMG might i say, I am VERY excited about them. They're a set of two, and Miki and I are going to split the price since we each want one. I want the one that is obviously leekspin! We're going to order these as soon as we possibly can afford them, it's like twenty bucks each, so heeey, that'll be soon....<div><br /></div><div>I also need headphones, but that's another random tangent all together! xD</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-22053103440298475842008-08-08T10:57:00.000-07:002008-08-08T12:00:15.789-07:00Animamundi<ul><li>Title: Animamundi</li><li>Type: Otome</li><li>Author: Karin Entertanment</li><li>Genre: Fantasy/Occult (Type: Alchemy)</li><li>Style: Visual Novel (Interactive)</li><li>Engine: Macromedia Flash</li><li>Mac OS Compatible: YES</li><li>Price: $19.95 ($5 shipping)</li><li>Get: <a href="http://www.jbox.com/PRODUCT/HIRA011">Buy from Jbox!!</a></li></ul>Animanumdi is a bit dark, and it focuses on the ancient form of Alchemy. The main character's sister is in need of magical help, and the main character dives into the mixed world of science and Alchemy in order to save her. All the while uncovering all sorts of secrets and dangers that threaten Georik's (main character) existence.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">GRAPHICS: </span>The game is littered with detailed CGs and individual standing dolls. I really enjoyed the richness of the colors and detail in the costumes each character is adorned with. The CGs are wonderful, and they give the player a sense of awe. There are very few complaints I had about the graphics while I played except for the little bits where a lot of the standing dolls' silhouettes were a little fuzzy, but unless you're (like me XD) a person who obsesses over fine details like that, you won't notice. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">9/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">MUSIC/SFX: </span> It is timed well, there is never moment in the game where you will feel that the music does not match what is going on. There is even moment in the game where I believe Latin lyrics are used in a chorus to add a creepy feel to the player's situation. The ONLY real problems I faced with the music would be that it sounds a bit muffled. Like if you are listening to a radio and you turn the treble down ALL the way. It makes the music less amazing, BUT it doesn't take away THAT much. The SFX are really great, cute and funny. However, they do at times tend to sound like they came straight from the old synth you have buried in your closet. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">8/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">STORY: </span>The story is very nice. It's rich and is FILLED with twists and turns and crazy problems. Karin basically stuffed everything they possibly could (evil scientist, problems with royalty, etc.) while STILL making it all work in the end. However, with there being so much going on, it is EXTREMELY difficult to get the really nice ending that you know you want right from the start of the game. Also, being that this game is listed under the "Boy's Love" genre, and I am a hardcore yaoi fan, I was much disappointed because when I'm told I'm getting Boy's Love, I AT LEAST expect a LITTLE hugging or kissing. However... I felt very sad after the game was over. I read around and found that Karin did major unwanted editing to the English game of Animamundi due to worries over sales due to a high maturity rating; so I'm going going to curse Karin with my newly acquired Alchemic powers. Those of you wanting a rich, deep story line, pick this game up! If you're looking for something a little more hardcore, look for another game. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">7/10</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">SYSTEM/EXTRAS: </span>The main screen is the generic load/start/Config. screen. The crazy part is, unless you know where the choice points are, DO NOT think that you can lean back and relax while playing this game, because your time to answer a choice is limited. The extras aren't really there, you get a gallery of what you've gathered so far and access to CGs that you've already seen. I guess it could be considered a cosplayer's friend and if you're into CG galleries, but I would've liked to see a mini game other than the iffy ones that are present in the game. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">2/5</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Total Score: 86% -- B</span><br /></div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-17049280709079007262008-08-04T09:52:00.000-07:002008-08-04T22:08:34.862-07:00Higurashi no Naku Koro niWell, I tried playing through the whole game in the English patch I have, but alas on day 9 (I THINK), it switches to Japanese, and after four hours of attempting to at least understand the GIST of what was going on, I got lost and everything blew up in my face. I'd have a better grasp of the rest of the game if I was like Miki and had super kanji power... or at least a better grasp of Japanese, haha!<div><br /></div><div>WELL, at least I played through all of the english patch that I do have, haha!</div><div><br /></div><div>It's a REALLY good visual novel so far, Miki told me it was freaky, and weeell, while I say that I'm not as freaked as when I played Fatal Frame II for the first time (shut up! I was scary! XD), I'd have to say that this VN is pretty thump-thump. (<-- heart beat faster lol) </div><div><br /></div><div>WELL, While I attempt to TRY and get a basic gist of what's going on in the rest of the VN, I'll also be PRAYING that I can get XP soon so I can start my yaoi game. =) </div><div><br /></div><div>AND, I'm getting ready to write a little "yay and nay" on Animamundi. =) I've gotten 10 out of the 12 endings, so just a little more and I'll spill my thoughts on it. </div><div><br /></div><div>EDIT (9-4-08 10:08 PM): Well... There's a patch for up to day 13? Damn it! I'm going to go find it. x3</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-87317642144087434112008-07-21T11:09:00.000-07:002008-07-21T11:12:39.556-07:00Watashi no Koe<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/efDUVr6ZpK4&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/efDUVr6ZpK4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Here's me singing! =D</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to be a Jrock Artist when I grow up, so I might as well</div><div>start practicing now? XP</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll be posting more soon, or you can just check my out on youtube,</div><div>search for akisama08!</div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-3265634507400181192008-07-18T15:14:00.000-07:002008-07-18T15:21:38.501-07:00Little Busters PuzzleHello all! I'm taking time out of doing an extra credit project and studying for a test tonight to play Higurashi and tell you about one of the things I got along with my WONderful Little Buster's G's Festival! magazine.<div><br /></div><div>(Just in case, here's a picture of this puzzle of awesome)</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r270/oAki-SAMAo/?action=view&current=LB_Puzzle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r270/oAki-SAMAo/LB_Puzzle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Yes, it was an adorable two hours I spent putting the pieces of Sasami and Konami. In between gasping for breath because I was squeeing so much, my opinions of this puzzle are very high. It's color and texture are amazing, as to expect with and of the LB puzzles I've seen (my friend own a few of them). Even though I don't have the actual game yet, and I need to BootCamp XP on my mac before I can (damn my life there), I can hardly wait until Ecstasy comes out! I'm also looking foreword to ComiCon International; I'm going to be on the lookout for anything I've wanted that I can get my hands on, within financial reason, of course!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8801608076101887350.post-82512359414059699312008-07-18T13:36:00.001-07:002008-07-18T13:38:36.108-07:00The many things that go here.This is a place where I plan to post any type of review/opinion/knowledge I have regarding things including figures, magazines, CDs, Visual Novels, Movies, cosplay and conventions. My mission is to help people understand/learn about/seek opinion concerning the things I love and explore! Please feel free to look at any of my posts, I'm here to offer my voice.oAki-SAMAohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080676526284295731noreply@blogger.com0