Metal Gear Casts...

I didn't know Metal Gear Solid had this much characters in all the episodes until I found this picture drawn by some fans (Click to view a larger picture of it). Are you able to name them all? I didn't really get to play MGS5 and some of its latest series so probably won't be able to.

April Fools...

Alodia Gosiengfiao, a famous cosplayer in Philippines had us all fooled when she said that she's gonna quit cosplaying soon because of studies... And I so thought that she's really gonna quit and such but it turns out to be an April Fools Day joke... darn, can't believe am pwned by someone I don't know as a friend instead of my other friends...


What she really means going back to school was actually cosplaying in Haruhi's school uniform to promote the Suzumiya Haruhi anime in Animax instead... Well, that's one way to advertise something... In any case, Alodia is back in cosplay thank goodness...

Fractale's Fail Tale...

Anime Fractale ended abruptly with only 11 episodes and a cliffhanging finale that keeps you wondering whether everything's all for naught. Even at the beginning, there were criticism being that Nessa and Phyrne's hair color are supposedly to be purple instead of brown as depict in the manga...


And why are things all for naught? It's be told that the world as we know it is controlled by the fractale system as constructed by 'The Gods' and is crumpling away without rebooting the system. The temple guardians are supposed to reboot the system every thousand years and thus created the key and that's where Phyrne and Nessa comes in.


However some rebels who wanted freedom from the Fractale's control are fighting and preventing such from happening... However in the end, the system is rebooted and many died for naught with nothing being done except to help in getting back Clain's lover... Strange enough but that's what's happening... Well the fact that an end with both main characters back together again is good but somehow or rather the story is blurry...

SOYC Cosplay 2011

Finally managed to skim through the photographs and uploaded it for viewing... Anyway the Start Of Year C ended yesterday and I must say it's a lot better than last year given the fact that it's much bigger and such. Having said that, here are the photographs taken at the event. However do be warned that some of the photographs are of extremely low quality as photobucket resizes the photos even more somehow... Anyway you can view the photos by clicking here or from the tab bar on the right.

Let's Talk Anime...

So J's Chimes is finally back... And had so much to talk about now about animations and stuff because 5 months + had gone by... And of course, the coming new season is fast approaching with all of this season's anime ending soon. Coming season would probably be a blast with many good animes like Shana, Fate and Persona airing. Of course there are none other than all time faves Working, Bakuman, etc. Can't wait to watch the other animes coming up soon too.


Lots of OVAs and specials also coming up next season which includes Kimi Ni Todoke, Seitokai Yakuindomo and such... I am so already filled with much of animes to watch this season and hopefully would still be able to catch up soon for the ones coming next season. Anyway, J's Chimes will start off soon by looking back into animes we enjoy from the present to the past so stay tune for more updates...

Refurbishment

My room's getting a bit messy recently after the Vietnam trip and thus have decided to clean up bit by bit starting with my display cabinet... Had cleaned and make way for more of my models now but still insufficient for my current ones... Well at least it's better now. Do you clean your models too? Models get a little dusty after some time so it's wise to clean them once in a while to prevent colour fading or losing it's moisture which results in dryness.

10 Mangakas Who Change Manga History

Mangas have come a long way till what we would see today. However the genres of these mangas evolved throughout the years from the originality of these Mangakas. Some of which you would have read before and are some of the bestsellers around.

1. Osamu Tezuka - Astroboy
2. Akira Toriyama - Dragonball
3. Fujiko F. Fujio - Doraemon
4. Eiichiro Oda - One Piece
5. Takehiko Inoue - Slam Dunk
6. Shigeru Mizuki - Gegege No Kitaro
7.Fujio Akatsuka - Gag Manga King
8. Machiko Hasegawa - Sazae-san
9. Hayao Miyazaki - Nausicaa
10. Naoki Urasawa - 20th Century Boys

Even as we know, some of the mangas have become an anime due to its popularity. However in recent years, such originality is slowly diminishing due to the fact that Mangakas or such talents are getting lesser each time.

Anything's Possible With Practice

Practice makes perfect, and even so if you continue to work on your passion to achieve your goal. No matter how bad it might be, and as you continue to draw and improve, you'll get better eventually. A typical example could be as seen above where some amateur took about 10 years to get fantastic results. (Click On Pictures for a bigger view)


Even babies who drew from the start of age begins to improve over a course of 6 years with what supposedly looks like a bear takes form in the year 2009. And would likely drew better in the near future ahead if his passion is genuine.


An artist I have high respect on because his artwork dramatically improves into a professional level from the year 2007 onwards. And it keeps getting better there after which is shockingly of quality...


This artist already has the talents to draw a good artwork but decides to change his style of drawing throughout the years. You can clearly see it through the details, art form and even from the character's eyes...


This particular artist decides to move on from drawing a still character into something of a more artistic pose and style throughout the years. His first 5 years are mostly portrait pictures which are normal and not till 2006 that he decides to move on experimenting with creative poses to spice up his drawings.


Judging from the artwork, this would probably be the work of a real artist who works in an animation firm. To have such a level of drawing standard certainly shines above the rest of the artists above. Now if only I could draw as well as them...

Suzumiya Haruhi & Friends

Bought this set of 3 Suzumiya Haruhi Nendoroid figures at Marina Square. Though it looks kinda worn off, got it at a discount of 43% off because of the National Day Sale at Marina Square. That's roughly about SGD$20 for all 3!!! They look so damn cute and nice anyhow... Still thinking where I should put it...

QB Rules...

Many are deceived by its innocent and cute looks but after 9 episodes of the much talked about anime this season Puella Magi Madoka, this little white mascot has become one of the most hated furry animal of all animes you would see... Yes you can indeed fulfill your wishes but the price to pay is indeed great...


The much talked about QB is somehow being used in Japan sales of electronics and stuff for some reason or another... Guess it could be because of its unpopularity, QB is fast becoming an icon of choice for an advertising tool. Perhaps its evil looks could attract customers into buying their products.


Now the anime is also in danger of becoming a much hated anime and may even be cancelled due to extreme contents of cute girls being brutally murdered by witches. With many complaints being made and medias making spotlight of it, the future of this anime seems dim...

Zero No Tsukaima Princess No Rondo

Zero No Tsukaima is back with season 3 earlier last month and things are definitely getting hotter than ever. If you'd like animes from Nagasarete Airanto to To Love-Ru, this may definitely be a good choice... Episode is out and you can watch it here at crunchyroll.com. Yet to watch this anime? Then I suggest you watch from the very first season as it's surely not to be missed...

Visit the website at http://www.zero-tsukaima.com/

Relive Sailor Moon In Live Action...

It's been so long since I've watch Sailor Moon. Back in the old days, this anime was aired on a mandarin television channel in Singapore. Would watch it from time to time as back then I wasn't really into anime yet. And now this had became a classic which is still a favourite till now. So back in 2006, a live action drama series was made somehow....


And here's the opening introduction of the live action series Sailor Moon... The CG aren't as good though but it was a hit back then in 2006. Well in any case, it's kinda exaggerated in many ways but still cool to watch...


An example of a fight scene can be seen as above. Kinda fancy and funny and pretty much seems like a Power Ranger series... Nevertheless, its kinda nice due after watching a few episodes here and there...