Monthly Archives: July 2009

Detective Conan (Case Closed) 32nd Ending Theme – Koigokoro Kagayakinagara

Holy Marconis, Detective Conan needs to end (and I’m not even talking about the manga). I’ve been watching the show since I was nine and there’s still no end in sight. Cripes.

While Love Shined
Vocals: Naifu
Lyrics: Kojin Naoki
Composition: Morishita Shon

Within the snow that continues to fall
I hold up an umbrella and go to see you
For the first time, I have someone precious to me besides myself

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Ordering Wonder Festival 2009 [Summer] Goods


Hooray, I got my orders for Goodsmile Company and Max Factory goods in. The total cost was 30,730 yen (~$325).
- 6 X figma Hatsune Miku (Live Stage ver.)
- 3 X GSC 1/8 scale Hatsune Miku (TV CM ver.)

…Of course, 8 of the figurines are for other people in the group order. I’m just keeping one figma Long and Skinny-Headed Miku.

Umineko no Naku Koro ni episode 3: Banquet of the golden witch Ending Theme – ACTIVE PAIN

ACTIVE PAIN
Vocals: Motoki Zakuro
Lyrics: sunny
Composition: xaki
Arrangement: xaki

Throw away your dim and faint wish
And do the same to the thread of hope connected to your finger

Because you can’t make your way to anywhere anymore
Please enjoy the despair

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Umineko no Naku Koro ni episode 2: Turn of the golden witch Ending Theme – Shirabe

Melody
Vocals: Kimura Kazumi
Lyrics: sunny
Composition: cap
Arrangement: xaki

If I close my eyes, I can see light
If I listen closely, there’s the pulse of the earth

Sweetness, allurement, in a state of confusion
The wind tears me apart

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Kihihihihihihihihihihihihihihi


「うー!このお守りならベアトリーチェも大丈夫!
サソリは魔除けの力があるから!」

And so I survive for another night.

On a side note, I’m mildly annoyed that the anime made the beads of Maria’s bracelet blue instead of (what I assume they were in the game) green.

Toki o Kakeru Shojo (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) Insert Song – Kawaranai Mono

Something That Won’t Change
Vocals: Oku Hanako
Lyrics: Oku Hanako
Composition: Oku Hanako
Arrangement: Sato Jun

On our way home, we walked, joking around
I made you mad for no reason
I just wanted to see your many faces

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Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula Ending Theme – TSUBASA

WINGS
Vocals: Sena
Lyrics: Sena
Composition: Sena
Arrangement: Nakanishi Ryosuke

On the morning when I woke up alone, there wasn’t enough warmth
And the morning sun that was too blindingly bright stung my eyes

I won’t say that I’m a liar
I was hurt all the same
I only embrace the smoldering fire of a distant memory to my heart

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Umineko no Naku Koro ni UMG Vol.3: Nakanai Kimi to Nageki no Gensou Toriko – Ambivalence

Rating: 8/10. ★★★★★★★★☆☆

Ambivalence
Vocals: Nira Etsuko
Lyrics: Nisshi~

Imprisoned by the reality restraining my heart
All alone

I dreamed, in exchange for my ideals
Destroying the distorting world with my hands

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Merchandise Tidbits – July 12th, 2009

In this update:
Spice and Wolf II Wise Wolf Holo Hand Puppet
Kuroshitsuji Grell’s Glasses Chains
Umineko no Naku Koro ni The Witch’s Tea Set
Umineko no Naku Koro ni Pin Brooch




- 3,990 yen
- 360mm X 180mm (14″ tall, 7″ wide)
- On sale August 6th, 2009

I saw this Spice and Wolf Holo puppet pop up for preorder a few months ago. Yes, you can move the tail. Yes, you can stick your hand up its dress and put on your own furry puppet show. Nevertheless, not sure if want. The face scares me. The fact that it comes with detachable/interchangeable eye pieces doesn’t help. The creepiness fades a little after staring at the product images for a while, but otherwise the only saving grace puppet Holo has is the potential that a Lawrence puppet may be released in the future.

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Shangri-La 1st Ending Theme – Hajimari no Asa ni Hikari Are.

Rating: 8/10. ★★★★★★★★☆☆

There is Light on the Morning of Beginnings.
Vocals: midori
Lyrics: Kuroishi Hitomi
Composition: Kuroishi Hitomi
Arrangement: Kuroishi Hitomi

Can it be started?
The halfhearted days aren’t enough anymore

Before you lose sight of the light that blooms in the darkness
Search for the opened door
Far in the sky, I hear a prayer, seeking the promised sun

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ChäoS;HEAd NoAH Theme Song – fake me

fake me
Vocals: Ito Kanako
Lyrics: Shikura Chiyomaru
Composition: Shikura Chiyomaru

I know about the ends of the universe
There’s a see-through dead end
On the other side of the glass, the scene visible there
Is the same as the thing visible when I close my eyes

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