Lost in a Reverie

Sakurai Sho to be NTV’s main caster for London Olympics

Fiona — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51:45 +0000

It’s been revealed that Arashi’s Sakurai Sho will be NTV’s main caster for the upcoming London Olympics.

This will be Sakurai’s third time to serve as the main caster for the Olympics. His first time was Beijing in 2008, then Vancouver in 2010. Sakurai is scheduled to report live from London from the opening day, July 27th.

He expressed, “After experiencing my first ‘Olympics’ in Beijing, I got to deliver reports with my feelings of a lot of emotion and excitement. To be able to deliver the Olympics once again as a main caster, I feel very honored.“

Sakurai has been gathering data to prepare himself for the Olympics, but he’s especially interested in swimmer Kitajima Kosuke. “4 years ago, Kitagawa eyes were glistening, and he looked like he was full of competitiveness. Right now, I feel his commitment to analyze himself by overlooking ‘his bad period’. As someone who’s born in the same year (1982) as him, I have high hopes for him,” he said.

From Toykohive

Congrats and ganbatte Sho-kun, you always make us Arashi fans so proud!! Hehe..I’m getting more excited of his casting than the actual games.

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Miki Shinichiro Challenge Month: Day 23

Fiona — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:36:21 +0000

Nope, I haven’t abandon this meme, just didn’t find enough time to post on a daily basis. So without much ado, here is…

Day 23: Best song that reflects Miki Shinichiro

Black Angel song by Kudou Youji (Weiß Kreuz) would be the best song to reflect the true Miki-sama.

I recently read somewhere online regarding his past suffering of depression. Poor guy, he seems to have overcome it over these past few years. I’m not sure if you notice, bu this is evident during live seiyuu events. You can sense his lack of enthusiasm and provided minimum input when required to comment from old clips. It’s completely different now, he tends to adapt to the atmosphere of the stage and can joke or fool around more with the cast members. I am truly happy for him, I’m sure his family is there to support him as well. He has a really adorable son btw, I had see a picture of him via miki-ha.com, but cannot locate it now.

I also have been told that he does not think highly of himself?! Someone needs to drag him to the side and let him know how much we love him. There are so many other seiyuu that admire and respect him; you can see this at live event when they call him, aniki. I find this truly cute ne! Maybe Seki Tomokazu can straighten him out, he is one of his close buddies in the industry and sure is one hilarious guy, even if he is trying not to be. No matter what he thinks of himself, Miki-sama is certainly one unique and awesome individual!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-ISn1kx1Q

Black Angel
Music & Arrangement by Nishioka Kazuya
Lyrics by Hibi Anri
Sung by Kudou Youji from Weiß Kreuz (voiced by Miki Shinichiro)
Weiß Kreuz Dramatic Album II: Track 13

*Sora o kakeru akai hikari
Kuroi tenshi ochite kieta ano hi
Sai o nagete hitori odoru
Kuroi tenshi hane o hiroge tonda

Crimson light streamed across the heavens.
This was the day the Black Angel fell.
Throwing the dice, she dances alone.
The Black Angel spread her wings and flew away.

Ikenie no you na hibi hora
Me no mae ni naranderu
Ushinaubeki mono dake erabaseru you ni shite
Kono machi wa ikiteiru sou
Zutto

These days have become sacrifices. Look.
They are lining up right before our eyes.
We are only allowed to chose what we should lose.
This is the way our city lives. Yes.
Forever.

Naifu no yoru
Mune ga sakeru
Tamashii sae
Chitta

This night is like a knife.
My heart avoids it.
Even my spirit…
…Fell apart.

** Asa ni hikaru kin no shirabe
Kuroi tenshi tooku mitsume nageku
Tsumi to jiyuu daite nemuru
Kuroi tenshi dare no tame ni ikiru

A silver melody shines in the morning’s light.
The Black Angel looks on from far away in grief.
She embraces sin and freedom as she sleeps.
For whose sake does the Black Angel exist?

Inishie no gairoju ni hora
Yume no nukegara-tachi ga
Namida nagasu koto dake yurusareta aganai to
Hito wa ikasareru no ka Ah
Zutto

In the ancient streets lined with trees, look.
There lie the corpses of dreams.
With tears as their only means of forgiveness,
Are people forced to live? Ah.
Forever.

Kodou no naka
Nanika sakebu
Tatakau yo to
Tsugeta

Inside my pounding heart,
Something screams out.
It tells me…
“You must fight.

*, **, * repeat

English Translation from Tetris no Miko

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Jun-kun’s new hair!

Fiona — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:40:11 +0000

I went kyaa~~ after seeing this on Music Station:

Doesn’t he look adorable? It’s been such as long time since it was styled short and highlighted/dyed, ne? It’s so refreshing and quite suitable for the summer, making him looks so handsome! Oh, I just cannot stop staring at it and now off I go raping the WMP’s play button. LOL

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Recommended Fanfics: Ren x Kyoko from Skip Beat!

Fiona — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:46:49 +0000

Happy May, minna-san! I’m sure life is treating everyone well; it’s been busy, busy on my end but still quite enjoyable! For today’s recommended pairing fanfics, I’m going to present Tsuruga Ren and Mogami Kyoko from one of my favorite shojo manga/anime, Skip Beat!

I truly believe that Kyoko is perfect for Ren. His spirits (good or bad) were almost immediately lifted upon her arrival after being soul-less for so many years due to a number of factors from his past. On the flip side, Ren symbols as a pillar of strength for Kyoko; he tends encourages her try harder, in hopes that she will becoming successfully in the future and eventually surpass him. He also notes to her that goals should not be driven by something superficial like revenge; it should be for herself and no one else. In additional, locked/hidden emotions of the two gradually surface as time goes on, these of which can only be provoked by one other. It’s more than love, ne?!

Don't they just make one sweet and adorable couple?

Immune by Bobapearl (Completed)
The CoStar Killer by momoirousagichan (Completed)
Just a Dream by Yuzuyu-chan 21 (Completed)
Love Is Bullshit by kurushi (Completed, One-shot)/li>
Unexpected Surprise by Sango51893 (Completed, One-shot)
The Envelope by chocolatexlover (Completed)
Time to Suck out the Poison by Bobapearl (Completed)
Skip Engagement by AnimeOtaku4444
Always Be My Baby by Kris Black
Baby Ren by ZionX
6. 8. 12. by buloy
Ludwig’s Metronome by oneleggedstraycat

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Hakuoki fanfic: Never ever again….

Fiona — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:08:54 +0000

Happy mid-April, minna-san! I had written this many moons ago and wanted to share this with you. All constructive criticism are welcome!
*****
Title: Never ever again….
Pairing: Hijikata Toshizo x Yukimura Chizuru from Hakuoki Shinsengumi Kitan
Alternative Universe, a bit out of character
Genre: Romance/Angst

The little drabble cab be found via my FF.net account here.

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Katou Youji fanlisting acquired

Fiona — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:06:32 +0000

You’ve guess it, I had applied for another fanlisting at The Anime Fanlisting, this time for Katou Youji! The manga was revisit the beginning of last month and I found Katou to be more intriguing…though Iwaki-san remains my favorite. This is my third read and never get bore of it!! Each taste is a new experience, I always tend to find it something new and interesting.

Click on image to go to fanlisting.

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Happy Easter 2012!

Fiona — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:55:23 +0000

glitter-graphics.com

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Arashi’s upcoming single chosen as theme song for drama Kagi no Kakatta Heya

Fiona — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:19:50 +0000

On April 5th,the new Fuji TV drama ‘Kagi no Kakatta Heya‘ held a press conference in Tokyo, where they announced that Arashi’s upcoming single “Face Down” has been chosen as the drama’s theme song. The protagonist of the drama, Ono Satoshi, attended this conference with co-stars Toda Erika and Sato Koichi.

With “Face Down”, Arashi set a new record by providing the theme songs for a ‘Getsu9′ drama for two seasons in a row. Last drama season, the group’s 37th single “Wild At Heart” was the theme to Matsumoto Jun’s drama ‘Lucky Seven‘.

At the conference, Ono commented on his single “Face Down”, “Fitting in well with this drama, the lyrics are mysterious. That is brand-new for us. Arashi has been singing many kinds of songs, and this new single makes me feel like we’re seeing a new side of Arashi.‘ Sato Koichi agreed, “The song goes well with the drama“, while Toda Erika stated, “This is a really cool song. It makes the drama world seem like it’s expanding, and it raises my spirits.”

This mystery drama is about Emoto Kei, played by Ono, who is an employee of a major security company. He’s requested to solve mysteries related to cases that are only known of behind closed doors. Toda’s role is Aoto Junko, a beautiful lawyer who helps out with the mystery solving. Soto will play the role of elite lawyer Serizawa Go, who belongs to the same company as Aoto.

‘Kagi no Kakatta Heya’ is scheduled to air April 16th, Monday 9:ooPM JST.

From Tokyohive

I’m excited for this one, detective dramas are always fun to watch, ne! Doesn’t Oh-chan look smexy with his glasses?! I wonder what type of song this one will be, just cannot wait but April 16th seem so far away though.

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Happy 58th, Inoue-sensei!!

Fiona — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:35:46 +0000

Smiles and laughter, joy and cheer
New happiness that stays throughout the year
Hope your birthday brings all these and more
Filling life with surprise and joys galore!

Otanjobi omedeto, sensei!!

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Otanjoubi omedetou, Miki-sama!

Fiona — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:13:17 +0000

You are like an angel, joy and inspiration are brought all that is touch by you and your voice. You deserve the best, wishing you all of the great things and happiness in life! I am truly proud to be an admirer of such a talented, extraordinary and amazing individual, will always love you! Happy Birthday!!

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