#EN Guide

[live-emotion]

Guide - Downloading and Getting Started

1. Follow one of the guides here to download the game on either iOS or Android devices.

2. Once downloaded, open the app and you'll see these two options. Select "Start from the beginning" for a new account.

3. Agree to the game's terms of service.

4. Enter a player name. This will serve as a username in game that other players can see.

5. Enter your birthday. Month on the left, date on the right.

6. Enter the main character's name. This it the name the characters will call you by in the story mode, and can't be seen my other players. By default it is set to 'Nanami Haruka.' Last name in the box on the left, and first name in the box on the right.

7. Select one of the three idol groups when prompted with the choice during the introduction story. This doesn't have any impact that I know of other than selecting the opening video that you see.

8. The game asks for confirmation to download the short opening video. *Opening movie prompt and video shown will change depending on which group you selected. You can watch them all afterwards.

Then you're in! Have fun with Live Emotion!

More guides coming soon~

*All English text and images shown were typeset by me as a guide, and are not official translations or from an English version of the game. Please direct people to this post rather than spreading the images around. *Text added for context are in square brackets. Original JP screens shown for reference.

[acesw]

UTTU Part 1: The Magazine

Welcome back to A.D. doing mega lore posting because good god this will never get old. But anyways, this post will be about UTTU and not only about their magazine, but also about their Flash Gathering. (This also counts as my birthday gift for Sonetto since she likes being info-dumped, probably. Happy Birthday Sonetto!)

“Standing in the shadow, we tell all the stories which were once unknown, like a weaver in silence, or a moth light trap in the dark night.” - Pandora Wilson, UTTU Journalist

First, who even is UTTU?

UTTU Magazine is an arcanist magazine organization that releases stories about notable arcanists. According to Blonney, they are "the greatest fashion and arcanist information magazine." They operate globally as well as privately, going so far as to hide the physical identities of their reporters and their main headquarters.

There’s not a lot of things known about how UTTU works, but what we do have is information about their magazine and their Flash Gathering event, which we can start off from there. But first, what does the name mean?

The name ‘Uttu’ comes from the Mesopotamian goddess of the same name, one of Sumerian origin. She was associated with weaving (and spiders but the claim of Uttu being envisioned as a spider is limited).

They sell their magazines in the form of seasonal subscriptions, advising to only purchase the subscription and not much else. From there, they create the articles and send out monthly updates.

UTTU also hosts “Flash Gatherings” for the game’s events as a reading club, where the arcanists are invited to see the UTTU market situated in the area of where the in-game event takes place; they can read the Flash Journal and FLASH:FAME, obtain FAME cards from retails, and get rewards. I’ll get into this in Part 2.

First, we'll explore the magazine since there's so much questions surrounding them.

UTTU Magazine

Of course, the magazine is the main brand of the organization. The magazine has properties in which only arcanists are able to read it (speculation), and it has a scheduled self-update to release new articles/artworks.

The reason why we are able to see such a large amount of information is because from what can be told, Vertin is an avid collector of this media, even being titled “Top Collector” in the introduction of the Green Lake Flash Gathering.

Anyway, the magazine has a very interesting way of how it works, and they even have their own reading guide, including instructions of how to manage the magazine and activate the self-update.

Reader’s Guide and Self-Updating system

Welcome to UTTU. This is a magazine.

Don’t skip this page. Unlike those useless prefaces filled with boring platitudes, this one is important.

1. Don't doubt the truth of UTTU. We only tell true stories that happened to real arcanists.

2. You only need one copy of UTTU. After you make the seasonal subscription, the copy will update itself on 15th every month.

3. Whenever the copy updates itself, please place it below a cupboard or the firewood in a fireplace, but do not leave any fire or light. Then step back to 8.8 feet away and wait for 10-15 minutes. It is normal to hear the sounds of sewing and crawling during the update.

4. Don't be confused about the interviews of the artworks. Please note that anything can be an artwork: they can be alive, or dead. Whoever has a story to tell can be deemed an artwork.

5. You might smell a fine aroma from the pages while reading an interview. This is normal.

6. Do not be shocked by live photographs, and do not let any of them come in contact with dark coffee or matches.

8. Keep UTTU away from fire. This is an arcanum magazine and is definitely not fireproof.

9. Although it's not fireproof, UTTU is waterproof, but please do not soak it in water for too long. If you do so by mistake, please prepare enough insect repellent.

10. Don't ask where article 7 is. (lmao)

11. If you see any ads about nightmare recycle on the attached pages, do not call the number on it or make any attempt to catch those monsters. If your children report strange goings-on to you, comfort them with one extra milk candy before bedtime.

12. Try to enjoy reading UTTU.

The way one could get the magazine is buying a seasonal subscription, and upon receiving it you’d have to take care of it regularly since it is delicate. When updating, you put it in a place where you’d most commonly find spiders. That way, these arcane weavers can multiply and add to the tapestry. Additionally, this magazine seems to be a live and interactive type of media, which does explain the “live photographs” and the spiders.

Magazine Contents

Now, what are the contents of the UTTU Magazine?

First, we look at our Role Atlas. Yes, the Role Atlas is involved in this too.

There are categories of our roster that classify them by what they are: Beyond, awakened, arcanist, mixed, and infected. Now, what are each of these?

Beyond: an Arcanist with unexplainable origins not found within Arcanum (Ex: Voyager and aliEn T are aliens born of supernatural causes rather than arcanum. Jessica is a hybrid species of a deer woman (a spirit in Native American myth) and a changeling (a supernatural creature in European folklore) )

Awakened: an Arcanist who was once an object and has been given sentience one way or another (Ex: Sputnik was a regular space probe as the real Sputnik 1 who gained sentience when entering orbit).

Arcanist: A general term for those who are born with a different physiology that makes them able to sense and use arcanum, this is not limited only to human arcanists. (Ex: Door was born of arcanum on Earth and was always sentient thus is not a Beyond nor Awakened arcanist)

Mixed: People who both have the genetics or blood of a Human and an Arcanist. (Ex: Pavia and Satsuki were implied to be born of a human and an arcanist)

Infected: Currently unknown, no arcanists within this category.

They also have a “Bound Volume”, which serves as a gallery collection of arcanists that Vertin has and has not met. Those she (and we) haven't met will be obscured.

The “Artwork��

Artworks in this game are basically the arcanists that UTTU chooses to write about. As long as there is one to tell, they will conduct an interview and report on it. For each artwork they contain: Exhibition details, Item Collection, and Story/Interview.

First, the cover. Made by my friend and fellow lore chat dweller Rabies En., this is what can be made out of what each part of the exhibition details mean:

And of course, the “Completion” date is their birthday.

When it comes to describing their inspiration, it tends to be left on a vague note and left for speculation. While concluding that the first half is the title of the arcanist’s afflatus, the second half has left most people confused. My speculation is that this latter half is something that is related to their job, hobby, skill, or interest.

For example, Balloon Party’s inspiration is quite straightforward: “Remains of a Rock Formation [Mineral] Bones Balloon.” It directly showcases her afflatus and what she is inspired by, which also goes hand in hand as to what her arcane skill is. Meanwhile, Sonetto’s is more vague and unique: “Trained Loyal Dogs [Mineral] Foreign Affairs.” These reflect her upbringing and main interest respectively. With this theory, I concluded that the afflatus and inspiration boost one’s arcanist’s medium, which in turn helps fuel their arcane skill.

Second, the items. All arcanists have a section that lists personal items that closely pertain to their character, usually, these things would be visible on their person. The author analyzes them and relates them to their story and character. And depending on the item, they are priced by clear drops.

Additionally, if a character has a garment that isn't their I2 (e.g. event garments), they will have a special section for a new set of items. (Ex. Sonetto's Parade Anthem garment isn't exactly her I2 outfit, thus she has another set of items that relate to the uniform.)

Lastly, the Story and Interview; Each and every arcanist is interviewed by Pandora Wilson, another fellow arcanist and one whose face is obscured to the world other than a pair of lips.

The first story is a retelling of their background and upbringing, the second is a story about their daily life or lifestyle, and the third is a transcripted segment of their interview. The interview segments usually starts with Pandora greeting and/or asking a few questions towards the interviewee, but occasionally they also include the end of these interviews.

They highlight parts that make the interviewee unique; It exhibits their distinction, their personality, and most importantly, their overall character and the life they lead. These help us learn about the arcanists in a more deeper level the more we bond with them, as well as learning about the world they live in considering how all of them come from different times.

Now, our magazine analysis ends here. Feel free to ask questions and Part 2 is linked below!

Part 2: The Flash Gathering

[magicalgirlsandcerulean]

From 19th Nov. (Tues.) to 16th Dec. 2024 (Mon.), Harajuku Yurinan (a dorayaki shop whose name, despite the given romanisation, is pronounced "yuurin'an") will sell purple sweet potato and rock salt butter sandwiches, plus mixed fruit juice for "after a bath" (incl. mango and banana). Each of those aforementioned items is 800 yen (incl. tax) and comes with an exclusive acrylic charm (random design).

Alternatively, you can get 3 of the charms if you get the stamped dorayaki skins (random design, 1 set includes 2 pcs.) which are 300 yen each (incl. tax). If you order a set of 6 skins online (2160 yen incl. tax, 6 sets incl. 12 pcs.), you also get 3 random charms. (Note the set of 6 skins is only sold from 12 pm on 19th Nov. - 9 pm on 16th Dec. 2024.)

There is other merch available from this collab, both physically and online (the latter only from 12 pm on 19th Nov. - 9 pm on 16th Dec. 2024, with items expected to arrive in the first 3rd of February 2025) (all times/dates JST).

If you buy 3000 yen or more of merch, you can get 1 postcard with the below design while stocks last.

There will be lifesized panels at Harajuku Yurinan during the time of the collaboration.

For more details, you can see the official X accounts here (for Yurinan) and here (for Yurinan collabs). You may have to specifically check Yurinan Friend (previously Harajuku Friend) for the merch and the main Yurinan for the food - these are in different locations in Jingumae in Shibuya Ward.

Update: Added JST disclaimer.

[sam-serrano]

Todos los cambios, incluso los más deseados, acarrean cierta melancolía, porque lo que dejamos atrás es parte de nosotros mismos. Pero hay que morir en una vida antes de nacer en otra". 🥀🌱 - Anatole France.

[starrysmiling]

bunnies!!

i don't think there'd be anyone with the exact same overlap of interests to recognise the poses but if you do... i'm sorry

[merf-txt]

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[jayflrt]

Riki telling jay to blend is literally such a funny thing omg I’m literally always laughing so hard because they could be having the most serious conversation ever and Riki would just tell Jay ,,go blend a cupcake” and he’ll be like ,,I will now blend a cupcake” as if it would help him think better or Sth hahaha

LMFAOOO jay is riki’s little henchman he’s blending those bakery foods even tho it serves no purpose or benefits him 🔥

[leslaras-art]

Sub-Etha Sens-O-Matic

(Some comics of mine have Ford holding it sometimes jsjs)

[stepswordsen]

【KagePro】 Ene Colour Edits 💙

Kagerou Daze -in a day's- Ene (Movie) Key Art

1st: Edit 1 - Cool colours shift (purple and blue)

2nd: Edit 2 - Cool colours shift + pink hue shift

3rd: Edit 3 - Cool colours shift (blue)

4th: Edit 4 - Saturated skin only

5th: Original

Quick Ene colour edit 💙

I included the black BG version to show the pixels underneath her legs easier

Decided to make a quick colour edit of Ene for fun

At first I was unsure of whether to put this on my main or side, but I figured it'd be best to post art, scans, and edits here ^^

Decided to saturate the skin on the OG art and it already looks better (to me at least)

OG was fine, this just shows how I like shifting to cool colours and increasing red/pink values. This is just how I'd pick colours.

I really love her gradient hair in the OG, but I wasn't really a fan of how they used such desaturated muted tones for her skin while the hair colours are really saturated

The first two are a colour edits I did according to my preferences

The colours are more subdued in my edits

I love shifting colours to cool tones (overall cool colour palettes) while saturating pinks/red tones

Discussion

Rambles with Feila ^^

F: As much as I love her original colours, the one with a pink hue looks more neutralized and less eye-sore to me

A pink-ish purpler hue?

Idk but it looks more pleasing to my eyes

I agree with this, I think it's because the colour palette harmonizes better

OG has such saturated hair but desaturated muted pale skin

F: Yeah it doesn't blend in so well 😭

This is why I prefer using Sidu's sprites for refs

Me: Same as well. Sidu's colours harmonize really well

[heartofbalemoon]

MY SEAL SILLIE'S TEASER CAME OUT AND GOD.... SHES SO CUTE SHES SUCH A SWEETHEART UOUUUUGHHHH.... LOOKING AT HER ISNT ENOUGH I NEED HER IN MY ARMS AND SMOOCHED ALL OVER ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[tina-aumont]

Beautiful Dominic Fuentes Gracia interviewed for the documentary “De María África a María Montez, un mito en Technicolor” directed by Jesús Reyes Mota, 2014.

[hauntingblue]

Skypiea time part 2

She is a woman..... this is sanji's influence... in whiskey peak his slashes were non gendered

Ace just letting himself get pushed into the river like aight my bad I will take my punishment.... he really is so well mannered (it sounds like I'm talking about a dog)

Conis showing that nami influence.... gfs....

Nami and luffy twins moment look how relieved she is... this whole fight is so theirs...

Also how funny it is that the milk girl gave ace a shirt.... also new pants??? She must think he lost the shirt in the river.... no girl he is just a slut...

Nami: okay ❤️ yay ❤️

Noland just thinking about where karugara is and if he is alright in his EXECUTION!! SICK AND TWISTED

OMG BOUNDMAN INSPO????

NO ACEEE NOOOOOOOO

THE END OF ACES STORY IS THAT THE COFFE IS NO LONGER BITTER BC THEY SERVE IT WITH MILK AND WHY AM I EMOTIONAL ABOUT IT

[kotaromita]

are you an enstars enjoyer?

That's a rhythm game, right? I...don't really play a lot of those, aside from like, DDR and other actually dancing ones. If one of my friends recommends me something I might try it out, though.

[yridenergyridenergy]

Hi sorry it may sound stupid but I just got an exclusive ticket to their live concert on 3rd June in Nagoya and this is my first time to visit them! (and alone lol so I'm bit nervous right now)Wondering what preparation should I do? like how early should i arrive at the venue and can I use english when i buy merchandise etc.

thank u!

Hello! It is not a stupid question at all. I don't kow if you ever went to see Dir en grey outside of Japan even, but there are definitely differences to know about.

Chronologically, if you are interested in merchandise, be prepared to dedicate almost your entire day for that. People usually line up from 8-9AM until the venue staff distributes numbers. When the merchandise table actually opens, usually around 3PM (but 2PM in the case of the June 3rd show), then you come back and you will have the priority based on your position in the morning's line. However that's IF the venue does distribute number papers. I have gone to a Zepp Nagoya show where we were forced to line up right until 3PM without ever being given numbers, which was very problematic because we weren't prepared for that and had no food, and I think it started raining at some point.

Eventually, not sure if only around 3PM or some time after noon or something else, the day's panel will be set up and you can take pictures of it. Technically, it will be there until after the show too, but it can be nice to capture it in photographs while the light/shadow contrast is not too high.

When 2PM comes around and the merchandise begins selling, unfortunately don't expect the staff to speak English. However, the table will usually have plastified sheets listing all the goods with pictures, so you can probably understand each other by pointing to what you want and gesturing how many you would like. In Japan, when ordering something, most places/people will double-check with you what your final order is before charging you. Just don't appear rude despite the language barrier, and make sure to finish with a kind "Arigatou gozaimasu" of course! If you're worried about the impression you leave, you could probably start the conversation with "Sumimasen" too.

From what I remember, they accept credit cards, not just cash.

The only thing left after that is the actual start of the show. Seeing as the June 3rd concert will take place in a venue with seats, then you literally don't have to show up before 6PM. By then, most of the fans will have already entered the venue, so you will avoid the rush. Also, Dir en grey almost never starts their shows on time, but it can be fun to be there ahead of time and get impregnated with the playlist they decided for the music playing before the concert starts. This tour's playlist has some really 'intimidating' songs. I would really recommend going early (the doors open 45 minutes before 6PM) to experience it, because it gets you in a certain mood for the show!

Unlike numbered tickets, seat-assigned concerts probably just have people enter based on first-come, first-served basis, in a disciplined line (or two). No need to rush, nobody will take your seat. By the way, try to look at the venue's seat map ahead of time to know where you are seated, in case it is a bit confusing in person. For example, I think it was the Yokosuka hall this month that had AA and BB rows in front of A, B, C, etc.

Inside the venue, keep in mind that food is usually prohibited, but you can bring (non-alcoholic?) beverages in bottles. Seeing as you will have a seat, you don't need to worry about being lightweight like in general admission venues. Any bag you bring and the exclusive goods bag that you will receive can be placed in your seat while you stand up during the show.

In the last two seated shows, for some reason the venue staff checked everyone's bag to make sure that there was no filming equipment. Not sure if something oot leaked throughout the first half of May, as they did not do that in Yokosuka. Those checks usually don't occur for general admission standing venues.

Last thing I can think of: the exclusive goods bag is usually at a table inside the venue. You can technically get yours before or after the show, as they should have enough for all exclusive or VIP ticket holders, but it might be good to get that taken care of before the show starts, to be at peace of mind and not forget. There should be a sign up somewhere mentioning the exclusive goods, but if you don't read Japanese, try to look around not too far from either the venue's or the concert room's doors for a table that has many rectangular bags lined up. Once you locate it, you will need to present the paper ticket that you were handed when you entered the venue, as the staff member will stamp the back of it. That prevents people from frauding and trying to get more than one bag per ticket.

Perhaps half of this was totally unnecessary and is obvious, but I prefered to list everything that came to my mind. Have an awesome show and let loose vocally and spatially! Nyaaagoooyaaaaaaa!

[chelnciel]

F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E

I love this song, and every time I listen to it, it reminds me of Hirano's confused mind.

…

And it's so cold

Yeah, it's so cold

What is this feeling called love?

Why me, why you?

Why here, why now?

It doesn't make no sense, no

It's not convenient, no

It doesn't fit my plans, no

It's something I don't understand, oh

F-E-E-L-I-N-G-C-A-double-L-E-D

L-O-V-E, what is this thing that is happening to me?

So what do I do?

I've got a slightly sick feeling in my stomach

Like I'm standing on top of a very high building, oh, yeah

All the stuff they tell you about in the movies

But this isn't chocolate boxes and roses

It's dirtier than that

…

[frxncoquxtte]

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