#hiroshi yuuki

[irritable-bowel-showdown]

ROUND 1: PART 4

Hiroshi Yuuki (Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!) vs Rung (Transformers)

[dare-g]

Red Room (1999)

[natsthinkitythinkthinkthonk]

Favourite (+ Least Fav) Male Seiyuu

Please check out the original post here!

This post will cover 1-2 on the original post.

While the ranking is based off of purely my personal opinion, I thought I would state some factors that go into the ranking.

Voice acting ability: This is pretty standard. You know what to expect here. Performance is a key factor here. If they can act well and convince me of the character they're playing, then I consider it a good performance. Range is another lesser component. If I feel like they have incredible range in terms of their voice and emotion, that also comes into play.

Sentimentality: This is very subjective. This takes into account things such as access to good to roles and the impact of those roles which largely depend on how good the show is and how strong the writing is. Voice actors can try their best and give really good performance, but if the production, writing, art, or directing isn't good, it can all amount to close to nothing through no fault of the artists involved.

Musical ability: These days, voice actors are expected to sing with few exceptions (Akira Ishida is an exception, for example).

Voice: Yeah, if I like their voice, it boosts them up the list because it's a voice acting list. It has nothing to do with their voice acting ability. Although, range can help this a lot.

Personality: Although it doesn't really have anything to do with any of the other categories, personality that is shown through shows, events, and radio do play a small part in this because seiyuu are ultimately entertainers. These days, they are expected to be the whole package.

For each choice, I will include a gif of a role that I liked (recent roles are prioritized) for the top ten.

Least Favourite Male Seiyuu

Eh, there are some voice actors I definitely don't like as much. Okay, obviously, I am going strictly on voice and artistry for this one. I'll save the other ones for another time. The first one that popped into my mind was Daiki Kobayashi. The second was Tatsuhisa Suzuki who did not land in this category because of his scandal. He's here because I don't find him in good in most things that aren't comedic. I can't take him seriously in serious scenes (like Bryce Papenbrook).

Favourite Male Seiyuu (TOP TEN)

HONOURABLE MENTIONS:

These ones are definitely nothing to sneeze at. I just ran out of spaces. Heck, I had to skip a few voice actors I liked here too. Actually, now that I think about it, the ordering changes really frequently so don't pay too much attention to that. Or anything. My opinions change.

Yuuichirou Umehara

This one is kinda funny. I haven't exactly seen a whole lot of range from him. However, I have enjoyed a lot of the things I've seen him in recently (Romantic Killer, Villainess Tames the Final Boss, Cautious Hero). He performs his type-cast as the ikemen particularly well, but I feel like they're only casting him as characters that are handsome because he fits that physically. I want to see him play someone absolute repulsive. I've heard him play a disgusting creep on his radio show with Koutarou Nishiyama, and it was funny (especially since it was unscripted). He is really good at singing, and I hope to see a solo career eventually. His honest personality is endearing in a way because it's just plain amusing watching someone who looks like he doesn't really want to be there having to exist there. It's relatable.

Natsuki Hanae

I honestly didn't like his voice at first. In some ways, I don't like his more annoying roles, but lately, the casting has done his wonders. I think it's pretty self-explanatory why he's here. I definitely like how he changed his image from old "Hanaecchi" (especially since he's a proud dad now).

Kensho Ono

He dropped quite a bit since my previous list. This is probably because he hasn't had any standout roles recently. Yuri is funny but kinda annoying. We see a lot of Kana fangirling about being married to him, but I want to see the other side. She called him a "natural ikemen". We need to hear from the "natural ikemen's" side.

Junichi Suwabe

His voice is well-suited for a lot of stuff, and he's really good at voice acting. He's definitely top-tier, and my favourite role would probably be Odasaku from BSD. However, his most recent role that struck a chord with me was from "Kotaro Lives Alone". That anime was harrowing for a lot of reasons, but you see some of the reasoning behind his character, it just makes you feel something. Go watch that show. I should've written a "Why You Should Watch Kotaro Lives Alone", but I was pretty lazy and a bit too stunned by the show's approach to such mature topics in such a simplistic/childish art style. Watching that after hearing him as Sukuna was a trip.

Akira Ishida

ZURA JANAI, KATSURA DA!!! Yeah, he's funny. I don't see much of him, and he's definitely not one for the public eye, but he is genuinely one of the greatest voice actors with some of the widest range I've ever seen.

Miyu Irino

I attribute the propaganda spread by datenshi-luci on Tumblr and others for keeping his placement relatively consistent. His music (from what I hear) is good, but I couldn't find it on Spotify last I looked. His acting has moved me to near tears twice with Anohana and Koe no Katachi. I haven't watched his recent roles. I don't keep up with Osomatsu-san, and he hasn't had a huge break in Mob Psycho 100 YET. I'm waiting. And won't bother with Platinum End. We all know that show is crap. Did you hear it got renewed? Bro??? Give me Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun season two.

10. Kenjiro Tsuda

I know we all know him for Way of the Househusband, but I actually still like his role in ID: Invaded. And we obviously can't forget Nanami from Jujutsu Kaisen. He definitely has a "ikebo" which is basically the seiyuu slang for "handsome voice" which a lot of the actors on this list do, but he definitely nails it perfectly.

9. Yuuichi Nakamura

I feel like his over-saturation in recent seasons has led to a bit of decline for my personal enjoyment of his roles (especially since over-saturation leads to more bad roles). This is obviously no fault of his as a voice actor or anything. I know it's ironic since having too few roles can also have the same effect. I still say that Fruits Basket 2001 got the casting better for Shigure and Hatori. Why? Because he's darn good. My favourite recent role is probably Gojo for obvious reasons which is that he's funny. I still need to finish the rest of Clannad (finished the first season) and some of his other good roles.

8. Tomokazu Sugita

Honestly, he hasn't had that many huge and major roles since striking it on his own, and I think that's good if that's what he wants (especially since his YouTube career is growing little by little). But I don't have a ton of recent roles that I can point at and go, "Yeah, I like that." I think the last one was the Usahara from Uramichi. Besides that, he places here due to pure nostalgia and sentimentality alone, and I think that really shows. He was hilarious in a lot of Gintama (which is essential for the show), and he honestly made me feel feelings when I watched SKET Dance (which you should totally watch). Although known for primarily comedy, I think it's really easy to forget that he is just as capable acting in a serious setting.

7. Mamoru Miyano

The man, the myth, the legend. This will probably move up quite a few spaces once we get his performance as Douma WHICH I PREDICTED, BY THE WAY. He can sing, dance, act, and he's got it all. Really an absolute unit. My favourite casting is when they get the description "Funny man that cries on the inside" and just get him to do the role. Dazai from Bungou Stray Dogs? Kotaro from Zombieland Saga? And maybe even Okabe from Steins;Gate (haven't watched it)? Absolute genius, but he can play anything.

6. Yuuma Uchida

Fruits Basket is clearly still on my mind, and his song Speechless has got to be one of my favourite anime endings of all time. I find it funny how he's always type-casted as the tough and grumpy type when he's the most giggly fun guy off-screen. We're talking about Kyo from Fruits Basket, Ash from Banana Fish, Megumi from Jujutsu Kaisen, Uenoyama from Given, Chika from Kono Oto Tomare, etc. They always come with an optional "soft on the inside" subgroup. His sibling stories are funny, and he has the weirdest laugh. He was originally put on our radars by his familial connections, but he quickly shot his way up to becoming one of the best newer voice actors.

5. Yoshimasa Hosoya

This is probably one of the biggest drops. I haven't seen him in much anime as of recent. This will probably shoot back up after I finish "Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting", but until then, I can't remember a recent role I really like. As such, he's on here because I like his voice and there's a lot of sentimentality to back it up. His track record is nothing to sneeze at, and even though he's usually a side character, that doesn't make him any less as an actor. Plus, he has a really good singing voice.

4. Hiroshi Kamiya

His best recent roles were from Kakushigoto and Uramichi, and those roles surely don't disappoint, but he also a huge nostalgia factor as well from things like Noragami and Angel Beats. He seems like such a stoic guy, and even though I don't like his singing at all, his acting is enough to carry to him to this high on the list. Although, now that I think about it, I don't like any of the top 4's singing.

3. Yuki Kaji

This guy is winning at life right now. I haven't even watched his recent good roles in Attack on Titan or Ousama Ranking. This rides on pretty much just how much I like his past roles. There are a lot to choose from. For one, the first anime I watched was Magi where he played his first in a line of MANY main characters. There are just so many to choose from.

2. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Speaking of a ton of main characters, we got the harem king himself. The relatable ball of social anxiety who also happens to apparently have allergies like me too (although his seems to present more dermal rather than respiratory). Anyways, he's funny, prevalent (yet doesn't seem to wear out too much), and he's really good at what he does. I can't picture anybody else playing Inosuke from Demon Slayer or Betelguese from Re:Zero. He has a very impressive range, and he's good at what he does.

1. Kouki Uchiyama

We don't talk about Takt Op around here. That anime was trash, and I'm sure glad I dodged that bullet. I think I would almost watch Platinum End over it. I really enjoyed his portrayal of Miyamura from Horimiya. Even though I still prefer the softness of Matsuoka's voice, I think he did really well in that role. Toge from Jujutsu Kaisen is another recent role where he's funny. But most of his key roles still reside in the nostalgia department. I don't regret watching Soul Eater subbed (for one, they didn't gender Crona). From what I've seen in Devilman, he legitimately goes ham. I didn't finish the show, but his acting with the rest of the production shook me up to the point where I couldn't even finish the show (mostly the visuals at that point but I digress).

Again, the ordering means very little, and there are so many voice actors that I didn't mention or couldn't mention due to both space and time in this mortal realm. Anyways. That means that this list will probably age just as bad as the last one even without the scandals.

Feel free to take part in this challenge yourself!

Edit: This new Tumblr editor is really screwing me over hahaha (it crashed at least five times while I was making this, but man... Tumblr, why?!)

[animemakeblog]

“The Fable” The Second Teaser Promo

The official website for the television anime version of Katsuhisa Minami's manga series The Fable unveiled a second promotional video. The anime will premiere on NTV on April 7 at 12:55 a.m. for two consecutive cours. The anime will only be available for global streaming on Disney+.

[just-some-guy-joust]

Just Some Guy Joust - Contestants List

Note: This is NOT the order of the brackets. Like with the last tournament, the order of the brackets will be a surprise. This list was randomized from the brackets I set up and does not represent who each character will be up against. The only thing you know for sure which side of the bracket they're on. When the polls go up, they'll be posted in order based on the list here, NOT based on where their brackets actually are!

Round 1 of Side A is over! Round 1 of Side B is CURRENTLY UP!

(Full list of characters in text format is under the cut)

Side A

Sasha James (The Magnus Archives)

Reigen Arataka (Mob Psycho 100) - died round 1

Joy (Underworld Office/Charlie in Underworld) - died round 1

Junpei (Zero Escape)

Horse (Centaurworld)

Phone Guy (FNAF) - died round 1

Gordon Freeman (HLVRAI)

Joshua Gillespie (The Magnus Archives) - died round 1

Namari (Dungeon Meshi)

Shez (Fire Emblem: Three Hopes) - died round 1

Henry Stickmin (Henry Stickmin)

Stanley (The Stanley Parable)

Whole (Chonny Jash's Charming Chaos Compendium) - died round 1

Larry (Pokemon)

Luke Carder (Inscryption) - died round 1

Leorio Paladiknight (Hunter x Hunter) - died round 1

Barry the Quokka (The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog)

Tommy (HLVRAI) - died round 1

Ulala Serizawa (Persona 2: Eternal Punishment) - died round 1

April O'Neil (TMNT - All versions)

Tsuzuru Minagi (Act! Addict! Actors!) - died round 1

Matt (Woe.Begone)

Gilear Faeth (Fantasy High - Dimension 20)

Apollo Justice (Ace Attorney)

Emmet Brickowski (The LEGO Movie) - died round 1

Stahl (Fire Emblem: Awakening)

Doug Eiffel (Wolf 359) - died round 1

Jack Townsend (Tales from the Gas Station) - died round 1

Frisk (Undertale) - died round 1

Brian Pasternack (Yuppie Psycho)

Trevor Hills (American Arcadia)

Barry Bluejeans (The Adventure Zone: Balance) - died round 1

Side B

Carol Kohl (Carol and The End of The World)

Jaehee Kang (Mystic Messenger) - died round 1

Paul Matthews (The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals)

Emma Perkins (The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals) - died round 1

Su Moting (God Troubles Me) - died round 1

Satou Hiroshi (Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)

Chilchuck Tims (Dungeon Meshi) - died round 1

Michelle Nguyen (Welcome to Night Vale)

Tad Strange (Gravity Falls)

Colin Robinson (What We Do in the Shadows) - died round 1

The Bard (Wandersong)

Usopp (One Piece) - died round 1

Nick Carraway (The Great Gatsby)

Link (Ocarina of Time) - died round 1

Kazooie (In a Manor of Speaking) - died round 1

Connecticut Clark (FlorkofCows)

Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings)

Hitomi Shizuki (Madoka Magica)

Junpei Iori (Persona 3)

Han Solo (Star Wars) - died round 1

Tomoya Mashiro (Ensemble Stars!) - died round 1

Peter Sqloint (Just Roll With It: Apotheosis)

Cabbage Merchant (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Marta Cabrera (Knives Out) - died round 1

Greg Universe (Steven Universe)

Yuuki Mishima (Persona 5) - died round 1

Gingerbrave (Cookie Run) - died round 1

Arthur Dent (Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy) - died round 1

Elsen (OFF)

Mob (Mob Psycho 100)

Tadano Hitohito (Komi Can't Communicate) - died round 1

Rung (Transformers - IDW Continuity) - died round 1

[otakusparkle]

Identity V Announcement

Identity V Stageplay Episode 5 "Break The Golden Night"

Cast

Survivor

Main Character : Norton Campbell/Prospector (Kyosuke Suga)

- Gardener (Emma Woods): Uchida Asumi

- Lawyer (Freddy Riley): Sanada Yuuma

- Doctor (Emily Dyer): Suzuki Mayuri

- Thief (Kreacher Pearson): Yamanaka Hiroshi

- Lucky Guy : Maruyama Kazushi

- Priest (Fiona Gillman): Sakura Karen

- Mercenary (Naib Subedar): Matsufuji Takuya

- Fortune Teller (Eli Clark): Chiba Mizuki

- Gravekeeper (Andrew Kreiss): Masaki Kohei

- Painter (Edgar Valden): Miyagi Kodai

New Survivor!

- Entomologist (Melly Plinius): Manabe Ayaka

Hunter

Main Character : Ithaqua/Night Watch (Hiromu Kudou)

- The Ripper (Jack): Narimatsu Yoshihiko

- Geisha (Michiko): Nakano Aimi

- Sculptor (Galatea): Yagi Mashiro

New Hunter!

- Smiley Face (Joker): Onitsuka Michiho

- Naiad (Grace): Tachibana Rie

- Hermit (Alva Lorenz): Kanno Yuuki

Side Character

Main Side : Nathaniel/Ithaqua's Brother : Ryuuya Minato

- Kokone Imamura

- Yu Sawada

- Shunpei Kawashiro

- Ryo Tachibana

- Junichiro Nishino

[demifiendrsa]

Blue Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati Saga - Teaser PV

Blue Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati Saga will premiere in January 2024.

Key visual

Cast

Nobuhiko Okamoto as Rin Okumura

Jun Fukuyama as Yukio Okumura

Kana Hanazawa as Shiemi Moriyama

Kazuya Nakai as Ryūji Suguro

Koji Yusa as Renzō Shima

Yuuki Kaji as Konekomaru Miwa

Eri Kitamura as Izumo Kamiki

Ayahi Takagaki as Kuro

Rina Satou as Shura Kirigakure

Hiroshi Kamiya as Mephisto Pheles

Staff

Director: Daisuke Yoshida

Original Creator: Kazue Kato

Series Composition: Toshiya Ohno

Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Yurie Daito

Music: Kohta Yamamoto, Hiroyuki Sawano

Animation Production: Studio VOLN

[justsomeguypoll]

After much deliberation, here they are... the contestants competing for the title of "Just Some Guy Of All Time"!

On the left side of the bracket, we have:

Connecticut Clark (Flork of Cows) vs. Molly Grue (The Last Unicorn)

Bow (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power) vs. Paul Matthews (The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals)

Gordon Freeman (Half-Life/HLVRAI) vs. Hughie Campbell (The Boys)

Makoto Naegi (Danganronpa) vs. Mishima Yuuki (Persona 5)

Arthur Dent (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) vs. Camila Noceda (The Owl House)

Mumen Rider (One Punch Man) vs. Tad Strange (Gravity Falls)

Reigen Arataka (Mob Psycho 100) vs. Miles O'Brien (Star Trek)

Ethan Winters (Resident Evil) vs. Emmet Brickowski (The Lego Movie)

On the right side of the bracket, we have:

Stanley (The Stanley Parable) vs. Stuart "2-D" Pot (Gorillaz)

Sokka (Avatar: The Last Airbender) vs. Gilear Faeth (Dimension 20)

Joshua Gillespie (The Magnus Archives) vs. Agustín Madrigal (Encanto)

Stiles Stilinski (Teen Wolf) vs. Kim Kitsuragi (Disco Elysium)

Bilbo Baggins (The Lord of the Rings) vs. Tohru Honda (Fruits Basket)

Philip J. Fry (Futurama) vs. Brett Hand (Inside Job)

Hiroshi Satou (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.) vs. Prax Meng (The Expanse)

Larry (Pokemon) vs. Stu (What We Do In The Shadows)

Voting on the right side of the bracket will commence on Thursday, April 6, at 5pm PST!

[fayrinferno]

The (printed) collection

From time to time I get a question like, "do you have this or that book?" So, a few weeks back, I finally took them all out of their hiding place and grabbed some photos. Wish I had used my camera instead of phone, I had to stand on a chair to get it all and yeah, the picture is not the sharpest.

Anyway, I have some other stuff, figures and such, although I admittedly DO focus more on books as an artist/writer/translator. These books are the ones I translate from so I wasn't going for mint conditions, although a few of them are. You can see some of them still packed in the store bags. I included the CDs cause... well, they were next to the books and they do have some printed material as well.

The Shiren Suiki book gets a separate photo cause after taking the photos at home I realized I had left it at work when I scanned it... practically crying as I did cause it was barely opened when I bought it and it's a beautiful book. My Anvils are also very fragile.

I may do a complete list one day but for now, here are the quick descriptions.

ARTBOOKS & FANBOOKS I have pretty much all of the major official books I think, missing maybe 1-2 pieces. The one that may look less familiar is Hiroshi Osaka's personal artbook. I also have four of the relevant Nobuteru Yuuki artbooks. The bottom right one with the orange title is the issue of Newtype Magazine with a feature about Esca.

SMALLER BOOKS (let's pretend that's a category) Here I got all the novels (they are out of their sleeves cause I was working on them), all the filmbooks, Secrets of Escaflowne, Escaflowne Bible, and the Energist Memories manga/doujin collection.

DOUJINSHI I was mostly going for stuff I haven't seen online so I only got a handful. Besides the Shiren Suiki book, there are three Minato Tajima doujins (one of them is racy heh but I'm not hiding that I have it). One of the other doujins may look unfamiliar; it's a compilation book that includes other series (the character on the cover is from DN Angel). People who talk to me on Discord probably recognize the Nanoka doujinshi cover.

CDs AND THE LIKE I don't have all the soundtracks for some reason, probably cause I thought the missing ones wouldn't be hard to get. The PSX game is the special edition with the tarot cards. The LDs that I literally bought just for the covers and inlays. I also have all the audio dramas, some CDs with extras... and a phone card that was for some reason packed in a CD case lol (kidding, it's precious that they would give it that kind of protection). Oh, and there are two movie posters which I guess don't fall under either category.

I have some other stuff that is kinda related to Esca "by association" such as by artist or things that "looked similar" but I didn't include them. Also the figures. I may update this post with those but this is the brunt of it. I will be posting some goodies from these soon!

Same goes for the ongoing translations that I've been doing updates on in this post. Life is too short to delay them for months and years because of perfectionism, or rather, being self conscious about one's imperfect language skills. I am thankful to everyone who has helped me so far, proofreading my translations (coverteyes, pikafwance, sevenstars, and radical-rad1986)... I'm not tagging you guys but know that I'm VERY grateful, also to the other people who are helping me with other projects). I always had fun working together with you but it's no longer sustainable and I likely bit off more than I can chew. So I will get myself out of the way. There are two books that are almost complete as of today so I will just probably go chapter by chapter. I hope to be done with this asap but also December is a busy month for me so I'm not sure how smoothly it will go. Let's hope it does.

[chendy-archive]

Always Together / ずっと一緒 (Zutto Issho)

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Performed by Satomi Sato (Wendy's VA) ft. Yui Horie (Carla's VA), Lyrics by Megumi Sena, Composed & Arranged by Hiroshi Takaki

Originally released 15th of May 2012 (Kizuna Darou!!), rereleased 16th March 2022 (Fairy Tail Character Songs Collection)

℗ PONY CANYON INC

Wendy's 2nd character image song, featuring Carla, Originally released in the Kizuna Darou!! album. Just like its name, this song is about wanting to be by someone's side, no matter what, and being thankful that they're always there for you.

Official Links: YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Lyrics below the cut

English Lyrics done using DeepL, modified by me! Please tell me if there are any mistakes or if anything seems odd, thank you!

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いつも どんなときも 一緒にいたい

(Itsumo donna toki mo issho ni itai)

I want to always be with you, no matter what

いつも どんなときも この手は離さないでね

(Itsumo donna toki mo kono te wa hanasanai de ne)

Always, no matter what, keep my hand in yours

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＜Carla＞

『そんなの言わなくても…わかってるわよ！』

(Sonna no iwanakute mo... wakatteru wa yo!)

"You don't have to tell me that... I already know!"

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悲しい時にだって 戸惑う時にだって

(Kanashii toki ni datte Tomadou toki ni datte)

Whenever I'm sad, whenever I'm confused,

君といるから なんにも怖くない

(Kimi to iru kara Nan ni mo kowakunai)

When I'm with you, there's nothing to be afraid of

落ち込んだ時にだって 見守ってくれてたよね

(Ochikonda toki ni datte Mi mamotte kureteta yo ne)

Even when I was discouraged, you watched over me

あの日交わした 約束忘れない

(Ano hi kawashita yakusoku wasurenai)

I'll never forget the promise we made that day

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下を向いて 立ち止まってちゃ 不安になる

(Shita wo muite tachi domattecha fuan ni naru)

I can't keep looking down, I'll get anxious

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ひかる まだ 知らない未来 煌く

(Hikaru mada shiranai mirai kirameku)

The future we don't know yet, it's shining

ひかる ほら 水色（ブルー）の 優しい風だよ

(Hikaru hora BURUU no yasashii kaze da yo)

Brightly, Look, it's a gentle sky-blue wind

回る この世界は 未来 写して

(Mawaru kono sekai wa mirai utsushite)

The world and the future continues to spin

だから いま 水色（ブルー）の 希望に満ちてるから

(Dakara ima BURUU no kibou ni michi terukara)

That's why, I'm now filled with sky-blue hope

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＜Carla＞

『ちゃんと、私がそばにいるから大丈夫！』

(Chanto, watashi ga soba ni iru kara daijoubu!)

"I'll be there with you, so don't worry!"

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はじめて出会った時に 感じた 運命って

(Hajimete deatta toki ni kanjita unmeitte)

I felt it the first time we met, it was like fate

君が見てると なにもかもまぶしい

(Kimi ga miteru to nani mo ka mo mabushii)

When you look at me, everything feels like it's dazzling

今日も澄んだ心で まっすぐ向き合えるなら

(Kyou mo sunda kokoro de massugu muki aeru nara)

If I can face today with a clear heart...

孤独ではなく強さがあふれてる

(Kodoku de wa naku tsuyosa ga afureteru)

I'll realize that because i'm not alone, I'm full of strength

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上を上を向いて 深呼吸して 飛び出そうよ！

(Ue wo muite shinkokyuushite tobidasou yo!)

Let's look up, take a deep breath, and fly away!

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遠い空 きれいな 星が流れる

(Tooi sora kirei na hoshi ga nagareru)

In the distant sky, a beautiful star passes by

遠い空 二人の 願いを託して

(Tooi sora futari no negai wo takushite)

In the distant sky, I'll make a wish for both of us

回る この世界は 未来 写して

(Mawaru kono sekai wa mirai utsushite)

The world and the future continues to spin

だから 私たちは ずっとずっと一緒だよ

(Dakara watashi-tachi wa zutto zutto issho da yo)

That's why, let's always, always be together

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＜Carla＞

『私が一緒に居なきゃだめなんだから！』

(Watashi ga issho ni inakya dame nandakara!)

"I'll have to stay with you, no matter what!"

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いつも どんなときも 素直でいたい

(Itsumo donna toki mo sunao de itai)

I always want to be honest, no matter what

いつも どんなときも 勇気をありがとう

(Itsumo donna toki mo yuuki wo arigatou)

Thank you for giving me courage, no matter what

いつも どんなときも 一緒にいたい

(Itsumo donna toki mo issho ni itai)

I always want to be with you, no matter what

いつも どんなときも この手は離さないでね

(Itsumo donna toki mo kono te wa hanasanai de ne)

Always, no matter what, keep my hand in yours

＜Carla＞

『うん！私もそう思ってるから！ ずっと一緒よ』

(Un! Watashi mo sou omotteru kara! Zutto issho yo)

"Yes! I feel the same way! Let's be together forever"

[irritable-bowel-showdown]

The Irritable Bowel Showdown competitors have been decided!!!

Thank you for your patience, everyone! The participants have been chosen, the bracket has been tentatively created, and preparations for Round One are underway!!!

Thank you for the feedback on my poll about the number of participants. Although the option for accepting further submissions had the most support, after narrowing down the eligible participants to 102, I decided it would be best to continue with the current number so the tournament could begin! As a result, some characters with a higher seeding will automatically move to the second round to accommodate the awkward number of competitors.

The full roster is as follows:

Alphys from Undertale Amu Hinamori from Shugo Chara anon who shit on couch from real life Asahi Azumane from Haikyuu!! Bambi from Dave & Bambi Barry Bluejeans from The Adventure Zone: Balance Belphegor from SMT/Persona series Benrey from Half-Life VR but the AI Is Self-Aware [AKA HLVR: AI] Bor'dor Dog'son from Critical Role (Campaign 3: Bells Hells) Bubbie from The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack c!Tommyinnit from Dream SMP Carlton Ulysses Wheezer from Jimmy Neutron Chidi Anagonye from The Good Place Clark Kent from Superman Craig Boone from Fallout: New Vegas Dabi from My Hero Academia Dareth from LEGO Ninjago Dave Strider from Homestuck David Rose from Schitt's Creek Dean Winchester from Supernatural Deandra The New Girl from The Most Popular Girls In School Declan Lynch from The Dreamer Trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater Dimitri 1 from 101 Dalmatian Street DJ from Beast Wars II Doctor Sung from TWRP Dr Crygor from Warioware Elmo Monster from Sesame Street/Elmo's Potty Time Enid Mettle from OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Filbo Fiddlepie from Bugsnax Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher God of Indigestion from The Discworld series: Hogfather, by Terry Pratchett Griffin McElroy from real life Hailey from Hatchetfield Nightmare Time Harrowhark Nonagesimus from The Lockes Tomb Hatsune Miku from Vocaloid Henry the Green Engine from Thomas and Friends Hinata Shouyou from Haikyuu Hiroshi Yuuki from Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! Isaac Moriah from The Binding of Isaac James Tiberius Kirk from Star Trek: The Original Series Jane Doe AKA Soldier from Team Fortress 2 Jean Pierre Polnareff from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Johnny Sasaki from Metal Gear Josuke Higashikata from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Jotaro Kujo from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Juniper Sloan from Camp Here And There Kakashi Hatake from Naruto Kanata from Gokurakugai Kuruto Ryuki from AI: The Sominum Files - Nirvana Initiative Kuwabara Kazuma from Yu Yu Hakusho Lan Zhan (Lan Wangji) from The Untamed Larry Appleton from Perfect Strangers Loki the cat from real life Magellan from One Piece Mari from Yellowjackets Marinette Dupain-Cheng from Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Marvin Grossberg from Ace Attorney Megatron from Transformers Mr. Tang from Lego Monkie Kid Napstablook from Undertale Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto Nekomaru Nidai from Danganronpa Niki Shiina from Ensemble Stars Nyack of the Rana’for from Not Another D&D Podcast Ochako Uraraka from My Hero Academia Okuyasu Nijimura from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Onceler from The Lorax Owen from Total Drama Panty Anarchy from Panty and Stocking With Garterbelt PaRappa from PaRappa the Rapper Porky Pig from Looney Tunes Primis "Tank" Dempsey from Call of Duty Zombies Queen Chrysalis from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Raji Shenazard from Snow White with the Red Hair Reigen Arataka from Mob Psycho 100 Rock Lee from Naruto Roy Kent from Ted Lasso Rung from Transformers Saint from Rain World Sakaeguchi Yuuto from Ookiku Furikabutte Senri from Koisuru Bokura wa Ichou ga Yowai Shauna Shipman from Yellowjackets Shit in Pants Guy from Johnny The Homicidal Maniac Shoichi Irie from Katekyo Hitman Reborn Spamton from Deltarune Spock from Star Trek: The Original Series Steven Universe from Steven Universe Tagora Gorjek from Hiveswap Tenzil Kem (aka Matter Eater Lad) from DC The cat from Lyle Lyle the Crocodile (movie) The test subject who shat in the elevator from Portal 2 Tomura Shigaraki from My Hero Academia Toshinori Yagi/All Might from My Hero Academia Triss Merigold from The Witcher Books Vetinari from Discworld Walter Tattersall from Yellowjackets William Afton from Five Nights at Freddys Yamaguchi Tadashi from Haikyuu!! Yami Sukehiro from Black Clover you the voter from real life Yuuga Aoyama from My Hero Academia Zhao Yunlan from Guardian

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Ishura #1 - Soujiro the Willow-Sword

Screenplay: Kenta Ihara Storyboard: Takeo Takahashi Episode Direction: Takuya Asaoka Chief Animation Direction: Yuka Takashina Animation Direction: Jun Yoshida, Shintarou Matsushima, Osamu Sakata, Norikatsu Nakano, Genichirou Kondou, Minami Sakura, Tatsuya Fukushima (Assistant AD: Keiichi Ishida, Eiji Shirai, Yuuki Ogawa) Key Animation: Hiroshi Yoneda, Tatsuya Takahashi, Hiroya Iijima, Jun Yoshida, Tsutomu Shibuya, Seiji Handa, Norikatsu Nakano, Yousuke Murata, Tatsuya Fukushima, Shintarou Matsushima, Osamu Sakata, Yasutoshi Iwasaki (Eyecatch F島)

Ishura was going to be a bit of a challenging anime to get right. Its well-woven and descriptive action in the novel would be difficult for a rough production to cover. The constant shift of perspectives and the slow pace at the beginning would likely make it hard to adapt. Now, we'll have to wait to see the latter part, but as for the action? I think they did a pretty damn good job.

I'm literally in school for computer animation, so I have nothing against CG, but in anime, they tend to be admittedly hit or miss. Even from the trailer, especially in specific cases like Shalk (skeleton bro), I could tell it was going to be pretty good. However, a lot of the shots of the golem in the PVs, I wasn't an extremely huge fan of, but they really do blend in a lot better than I expected in the actual episode.

I think it's mostly because of the way they did it; our 2D characters kinda look shiny themselves, they sorta have a 3D shading look to them. While opinions on this will be mixed, I think it was smart to seemingly work the other way around—getting the characters to blend in with the 3D models. It really does allow the show to have a more cohesive look, and I believe the 3D models/animation will save them from production issues later on.

I actually enjoyed this premiere significantly more than its light novel counterpart. I feel like it gave me a better liking to Sojirou, who, in my opinion, had the weakest introduction chapter by far. Seeing his excellent voice acting by Yuuki Kaji and all the mannerisms executed so well really sell his 'I don't really give a shit' attitude that greatly infuriates Yuno. I'm very excited to see more.

It would be very curious to see if the action can keep up. The episode was directly boarded by the chief director, Takeo Takahashi who did an amazing job here, but I'm doubtful that he will return just because he has Spice and Wolf to manage April of this year. So we'll have to see how the action flow without him. I'm eager to know the episode count because there's no way they can keep up with this one-episode-per-introduction pace unless it's a 2-cour series. Either way, I enjoyed the debut episode a lot as a light novel reader, and I'll be here next week for more.

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Summoning Nostalgia: Exploring Netflix’s Global Premiere of Akuma-Kun and Its Supernatural Journey

Anime fans, brace yourselves because the Akuma-kun series made its Netflix debut on November 9, 2023, paying homage to the timeless legacy of Shigeru Mizuki. This adaptation promises a new era for fans of the mystical universe first spun in the 1960s manga. Let’s unravel the excitement surrounding this long-awaited debut and dive into the supernatural world it unveils.

A Global Premiere: Netflix’s Exclusive Showcase

Netflix took the global stage by hosting the worldwide premiere of the Akuma-kun series, seizing the spotlight with its exclusive showcase. On November 9, 2023, fans worldwide tuned in as Netflix introduced the extraordinary Akuma-Kun, a character reborn once every 10,000 years, captivating screens across the globe. Netflix’s exclusive distribution wasn’t just a strategic move; it was a thoughtful approach to captivate diverse audiences, demonstrating a mindful content delivery strategy.

A Nostalgic Homecoming: Original Cast and Fresh Voices

In a nostalgic nod spanning over three decades since its 1989 predecessor, the new series introduces a fresh face — Ichirō Umoregi, voiced by the talented Yuuki Kaji. Kudos to the OG cast members Yūko Mita and Toshio Furukawa making a return in their key roles. The mix of familiar voices and fresh talent injects a profound richness into the narrative, creating an engaging auditory experience.

Unveiling the Supernatural Realms: Plot Exploration

As the story unfolds, viewers are taken on a gripping adventure where demons, drawn from global myths, hold the key to unlocking humanity’s latent potential. The narrative follows Akuma-Kun’s quest for a world free from strife and conflict, with his alliance with Mephisto III laying the foundation for unraveling mysteries and uncovering the protagonist’s mysterious origins.

Behind the Scenes: A Stellar Creative Ensemble

The creative minds behind Akuma-kun’s stellar production, including Junichi Sato, renowned for his work on the Aria franchise and Sailor Moon, deserve equal recognition. With Sato as chief director, alongside series director Fumitoshi Oizaki and script overseer Hiroshi Ohnogi, the team meticulously crafted a visually stunning and narratively compelling series.

Cultivating a New Wave of Fans

As we get lost in Akuma-kun’s rich story, there’s this subtle excitement among fans, a feeling that maybe, just maybe, this classic anime could be the spark for a whole new fanbase. In the vast universe of timeless anime and manga, the idea of Akuma-kun reaching a new audience feels like handing over a cherished legacy. Picture the future, where upcoming generations stumble upon the enchanting world that started in the 1960s manga, unraveling the spellbinding tales penned by the legendary Shigeru Mizuki. “GeGeGe no Kitaro,” another manga created by Mizuki, helped popularize Japanese folklore and Yokai so there is a possibility that this new adaptation of Akuma-kun ends up being rather memorable.

As the global audience immerses itself in the enchanting appeal of Akuma-Kun, the anime’s release on November 9 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Shigeru Mizuki’s illustrious legacy. With its widespread appeal, a seamless blend of seasoned and emerging voices, and an enthralling storyline, the Akuma-Kun series is poised to carve itself a place in the annals of supernatural classics, leaving an enduring imprint on anime enthusiasts worldwide.

FERNANDO ORTIZ | Writer POP-COOLEDTURED SPECIALIST cooledtured.com | GROW YOUR COLLECTION

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KNB Character Song SOLO SERIES Vol. 1-18

Vol. 1 - Kuroko Tetsuya voiced by Ono Kenshou

Vol. 2 - Kagami Taiga voiced by Ono Yuuki

Vol. 3 - Kise Ryouta voiced by Kimura Ryouhei

Vol. 4 - Midorima Shintaro voiced by Ono Daisuke

Vol. 5 - Takao Kazunari voiced by Suzuki Tatsuhisa

Vol. 6 - Hyuuga Junpei voiced by Hosoya Yoshimasa

Vol. 7 - Izuki Shun voiced by Nojima Hirofumi

Vol. 8 - Koganei Shinji voiced by Eguchi Takuya

Vol. 9 - Aomine Daiki voiced by Suwabe Junichi

Vol. 10 - Kiyoshi Teppei voiced by Hamada Kenji

Vol. 11 - Kasamatsu Yukio voiced by Hoshi Shouichiro

Vol. 12 - Riko Aida and Momoi Satsuki voiced by Saitou Chiwa and Orikasa Fumiko

Vol. 13 - Himuro Tatsuya voiced by Taniyama Kishou

Vol. 14 - Hanamiya Makoto voiced by Fukuyama Jun

Vol. 15 - Sakurai Ryou voiced by Shimazaki Nobunaga

Vol. 16 - Murasakibara Atsushi voiced by Suzumura Kenichi

Vol. 17 - Haizaki Shougo voiced by Morita Masakazu

Vol. 18 - Akashi Seijuro voiced by Kamiya Hiroshi

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Koimonogatari Seiyuu Fancast

If for some damn reason we had the absolute privilege to have an anime adaptation of Koimonogatari, here is my fancast for the characters!

Hasegawa Yuiji - Nobunaga “Zakki” Shimazaki

Notable role: Haruka Nanase (Free!)

Roles to reference: Haruka Nanase (Free!) and Makoto Sunakawa (Ore Monogatari)

Yoshinaga Yamato - Yuma Uchida

Notable role: Megumi Fushigurou (Jujutsu Kaisen)

Roles to reference: Ash Lynx (Banana Fish) and Ritsuka Uenoyama (Given)

Shibata Natsumi - Haruka Tomatsu

Notable role: Yuuki Asuna (Sword Art Line)

Roles to reference: Rio Kamichiki (Durarara!!) and Touka Kishi (Yozakura Quartet)

Hongou Kyousuke - Kenichi Suzumura

Notable role: Okita Sougo (Gintama)

Roles to reference: Hikaru Hitachiin (Ouran High School Host Club) and Lavi (D.Gray-Man)

Nemoto Mayu - Risa Taneda

Notable role: Kaori Miyazono (Your Lie in April)

Roles to reference: Kaori Miyazono (Your Lie in April) and Erina Nakiri (Shokugeki no Soma) 

Sakura Akito - Hiroshi Kamiya

Notable role: Levi (Shingeki no Kyojin) 

Roles to reference: Izaya Orihara (Durarara!!) and Yato (Noragami) 

Seki Kazutaka - Yoshimasa “Hosoyan” Hosoya

Notable role: Otabek Altin (Yuri!!! on Ice)

Roles to reference: Kaito (Ajin) and Wave (Akame ga Kill)

Akiyama - Toyonaga Toshiyuki

Notable role: Hideyoshi Nagachika (Tokyo Ghoul)

Roles to reference: Hideyoshi Nagachika (Tokyo Ghoul) and Asahi Shiina (Free!)

Yamato’s Sister - Marina Inoue 

Notable role: Armin Arlert (Shingeki no Kyojin) 

Roles to reference: Kyoto Mogami (Skip Beat) and Jericho (Nanatsu no Taizai)

Hibino - Hanae Natsuki

Notable role: Kamado Tanjirou (Kimetsu no Yaiba)

Roles to reference: Takumi Aldini (Shokugeki no Souma) and Masamune Makabe (Masamune-kun no Revenge) 

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Blue Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati Saga | Main PV

Blue Exorcist - Shimane Illuminati Saga will premiere on January 6 2024.

Key visual

Cast

Nobuhiko Okamoto as Rin Okumura

Jun Fukuyama as Yukio Okumura

Kana Hanazawa as Shiemi Moriyama

Kazuya Nakai as Ryūji Suguro

Koji Yusa as Renzō Shima

Yuuki Kaji as Konekomaru Miwa

Eri Kitamura as Izumo Kamiki

Ayahi Takagaki as Kuro

Rina Satou as Shura Kirigakure

Hiroshi Kamiya as Mephisto Pheles

Staff

Director: Daisuke Yoshida

Original Creator: Kazue Kato

Series Composition: Toshiya Ohno

Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Yurie Daito

Music: Kohta Yamamoto, Hiroyuki Sawano

Animation Production: Studio VOLN