Author: Fiona

Yet another cool RPG – Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana

by Fiona

You’ve guess it, another RPG adventure begins for moi. This time, Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana was selected. The completed of Persona 3 had taken place about a month ago and went on a break. However, the itch could not be suppressed any longer and wanted to play a new game. My brother had suggested Atelier Iris, thus, my journey begins with this NIS America title.

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The game is set in the world of Regallzine, home to alchemy and mana or magical spells. The kingdom is separated due to war, internal affairs and secrets. Our hero is Klein Kiesling, who is a wandering alchemists. The adventure begins when he meets face-to-face with a monster and a girl, named Lita Blanchimont, rescues him…. You can find more info on the Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana site.

The hand-drawn backgrounds and sprites are nice in the Playstation 2 environment; the character designs are especially cute. It has a traditional turn-based battling system with a dash of cool-looking special effects; it also has a good number of random battles. Soundtrack is upbeat and cheerful, has a Japanese anime flavor much like most RPGs.

The game has been interested and fun, played about 5 hours so far. I especially like the Help menu feature, which provides hints to your next objective. Usually find myself using this during the begin of my game session.

Trailer:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Q1nEQI-zY

On a side note, I had just pre-ordered Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete from Yesasia. Yep, this one includes the Final Fantasy XIII Trial. Though, I have seem Advent Children previously, the graphics are too impressive not to avoid. Yes, it was expensive, but who would miss an opportunity to play FFXIII.

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朋友 – 君臣情深’s themesong

by Fiona

While reorganizing the drama folder on my PC last night and I had came across 君臣情深 (楊麗花歌仔戲). It’s awesome ancient Chinese series with an excellent main cast, highly recommended if you like a good drama. I had always came to a liking to its themesong, 朋友 (Friends), sang by 高向鵬 and 傅振輝. Quite refreshing to hear it again – catchy melody and meaningful lyrics(like its title, it describes the appreciation of friendship, much like the one portrayed between 王文英 and 宋仁宗 in the drama). I am not going to go in-depth regarding 君臣情深; if you’re curious, the synopsis and a list of cast can be found on the TTV website.

After listening to it for the nth time, I had decided to search for the full version of 朋友. Unfortunately, my luck had ran out, not even one file was found. Guess it will have to be the TV version for now. If anyone is so kind to advise where the full version of song can be found, it would be much, much appreciated. I can bake some virtual cookies for you.

朋友 by 高向鵬 & 傅振輝

朋友來做陣 著要逗相挺 有緣做兄弟
著要重情義 有你逗扶持 一路行來攏順利
因為尚好的朋友就是你
朋友來做陣 一定逗相挺 有緣做兄弟
著要重情義 你像阮兄弟啊
你是阮知己 因為尚好的朋友就是你
啊…什麼都不驚 因為朋友你作伴
啊…不管路多崎 因為有你做陣行
啊…講話會大聲 因為朋友你做伴
啊…有你我尚大
啊…有你我一定贏
啊…什麼都不驚 因為朋友你做伴
啊…不管路多崎 因為有你做陣行
啊…講話會大聲 因為朋友你作伴
啊…有你我尚大
啊…有你我一定贏

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Sakurai Sho to be starring in the 2nd season of The Quiz Show

by Fiona

Wow, this is mecha awesome. The Spring Jdrama lineup looks so promising, first it was Jun-kun and now Sho-kun will be starring in a drama. It’s going to one hot April! Now if Aiba-chan does one, it will make this season even more perfect. We can only hope.

Arashi’s Sho Sakurai has been chosen to star in the NTV drama series “The Quiz Show.” The show is a prime time version of last summer’s late night drama “The Quiz Show,” which starred Jin Katagiri and Shigeyuki Totsugi.

In the new version, Sakurai plays the host of a live TV quiz program. On the show, contestants who achieve 7 correct answers win 10 million yen, and those who get 8 correct answers will have one of their wishes granted by the TV network. But while the questions start off innocently enough, as the game progresses, the questions gradually delve into the contestants’ past crimes or indiscretions, presenting them with the dilemma of having to confess their guilt in order to win.

Sakurai’s character also has a mysterious past. Before becoming the show’s host, an accident had left him in a vegetative state for six years, which also resulted in him losing most of his memories.

The supporting cast includes Kanjani8’s Yu Yokoyama as the show’s director, Aya Matsuura as a rookie assistant director, and Miki Maya as the producer. Broadcast begins on April 18 in NTV’s Saturday 9pm time slot.

Source: Tokyograph

You’re surprised too, ne? Since Yatterman was just released, I would think he would give acting a rest and concentrate on his newscasting and variety shows. I guess not, it’s a good thing for us fan, haven’t seen him on the small screen in a long time. Don’t work too hard though, Sho-kun!!

The plot to The Quiz Show sounds so interesting and feels very suspenseful. I like the mysterious part of Sho-kun’s character, quite different from his other roles. I’m even more excited now!

Short CM:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M80KNW6-oI8
You’ve got to love that smirk on his face…hehe…something is cooking up his sleeve.

Official site: NTV – The Quiz Show

UPDATE: The wonderful SBK Fansubs will be subbed this series.

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