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Akihabara Massacre

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

My condolences to all the people affected by this incident.

People die everyday, but modern media tends to lean on the more controversial ones rather than focus on the needs of the hungry and war-torn in other parts of the world. I guess they were having a field day when this happened. After all, shock happens when it's rare and one-in-a-million.

It's a perfect recipe. Akihabara, massacre, otaku culture. Same thing with the US version. Columbine, massacre, video games. That's two of my own hobbies there. So, in the "impossible" event that I freak out, get tired of life and start killing people on the streets, pundits will only need to refer to my non-conformities to find out what kind of person I am. Great.

Continue your idiocy you stereotyping, typecasting, racist people.

But by saying that, am I not the same stereotyping, typecasting, racist person? You throw stones at me, I throw stones too. What a fundamental problem in modern society. This kind of behavior can't be helped, really. A hopeless case for someone who strives for peace in this world.

While other people would say that this story will just die out, I say never. It doesn't deserve to die. Let the debates continue. Issues like discrimination should always be talked about. I am not a US citizen, but I like that you have a non-conformist guy to potentially be your President (please vote Obama).

I guess the Tragedy, Hope title would have been better applied to this story. Let me connect a bit of the Sakura factor in this one too. Remember, Sakura was different. She was eternally young. Wouldn't that be an issue of discrimination/envy in their Da Capo world? We don't see that in the games. I imagine that sometime between those 50 years, there came a time when people had become suspicious of Sakura. People may label her as a witch, deep inside feeling envious that she can never grow old… or not die at all even. But I also imagine at some point, people start seeing her beyond her physical appearance. As a person. As the same human being that they all are, despite the minor difference. Eventually they loved her, elected her as school principal, and possibly be a huge contributor in society. Her sakura magic research may even be more useful someday, and somehow people may trust her in searching for the truth in the magic. This is the hidden story that I wanted to believe. I hope society can learn from this too, accepting differences of other people instead of persecuting them. Maybe the Akihabara tragedy may have been avoided if the world, and all the people in it, were in a more open-minded state of being.



Animeme: Danjo

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

I don't know where the hell this song came from, but it sure is catchy. I think it started as a non-anime music video, until someone added the VOCALOID boys, and it finally started. The VOCALOID version was a big hit with its unique style of animation, and then the continuous flood of parodies from that video exploded like wildfire. The thing is, even if you have grown tired of the Danjo song already, it is still a treat to watch the animated videos. Each one is funny especially if you know the characters. Also, people started to dance this too… with varying degrees of success of course.

Moar:
Danjo Daikazoku – It's rather simple. Dango rhymes with Danjo. So?

Animeme: Danjo

I don't know where the hell this song came from, but it sure is catchy. I think it started as a non-anime music video, until someone added the VOCALOID boys, and it finally started. The VOCALOID version was a big hit with its unique style of animation, and then the continuous flood of parodies from that video exploded like wildfire. The thing is, even if you have grown tired of the Danjo song already, it is still a treat to watch the animated videos. Each one is funny especially if you know the characters. Also, people started to dance this too… with varying degrees of success of course.

Danjo: Vocaloid (subbed) Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

The original video wasn't colored, but this started the craze.

Source: Animeme: Danjo Animeme: Danjo | nicodances

Danjo Series Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

I know, I know you're starting to get tired, so here's 4 of them all at once.

Source: Animeme: Danjo Animeme: Danjo | happy7471261

Danjo Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

I think this is the very first video from which the song was taken.

Source: Animeme: Danjo Animeme: Danjo | maboron

Videogame Danjo Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

A lot of random video game characters here.

Source: Animeme: Danjo Animeme: Danjo | yurugu3

Death Note Danjo Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

Just as keikaku.

Source: Animeme: Danjo Animeme: Danjo | forcereaper

Girl Danjo Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

SHOW YOUR FACE! This is one of the dreaded real-life dance renderings. Her body is definitely nice… so let's just leave it at that okay? I think it's better to hide your face indeed.

Source: Animeme: Danjo Animeme: Danjo | kuroppoihito



Animeme: Negima!? OP

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

The new re-revision of the Negima anime has a pretty stylish OP. 1000% SPARKING! as a song is pretty awesome too, despite having just one version in my music playlist. There are a gazillion versions of the song though, and the anime opening itself has various versions changing some scenes, animation, colors and music remixes. And so because the opening video is nice, MAD makers are nice enough to give us parody versions. The overall quality of these parodies are high, and I enjoyed each one very much. I haven't watched this new series yet, and reportedly it's not as bad as the first one, although this is more of an alternate retelling than being manga-based.

Animeme: Negima!? OP

The new re-revision of the Negima anime has a pretty stylish OP. 1000% SPARKING! as a song is pretty awesome too, despite having just one version in my music playlist. There are a gazillion versions of the song though, and the anime opening itself has various versions changing some scenes, animation, colors and music remixes. And so because the opening video is nice, MAD makers are nice enough to give us parody versions. The overall quality of these parodies are high, and I enjoyed each one very much. I haven't watched this new series yet, and reportedly it's not as bad as the first one, though this is more of an alternate retelling than being manga-based.

Negima!? OP Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:00 am

One of the gazillion versions.

Source: Animeme: Negima!? OP Animeme: Negima!? OP | Kibayashi02

Busou Renkin Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:00 am

Watch for the chorus, it's an awesome remix.

Source: Animeme: Negima!? OP Animeme: Negima!? OP | yusamikan

Negima!? OP3!? Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:00 am

I dunno if this is the 3rd version either.

Source: Animeme: Negima!? OP Animeme: Negima!? OP | comee

1000%PUTING Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:00 am

In Russia, Negima spoofs you.

Source: Animeme: Negima!? OP Animeme: Negima!? OP | adjutant

1000% MASTERSPARKING! Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:00 am

Touhou parody. Absolutely impressive work here.

Source: Animeme: Negima!? OP Animeme: Negima!? OP | 4thcafe

1000% Hidamari Sketch Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:00 am

I love Hidamari Sketch, it's 9000% Sparking to me.

Source: Animeme: Negima!? OP Animeme: Negima!? OP | iyashikei



Animeme: Mentos

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Do do do do dooo, do waaaah!

It doesn't matter what comes, fresh goes better in life, with Mentos fresh and full of life. Nothing gets to you, staying fresh staying cool, with Mentos fresh and full of life. Fresh goes better, Mentos freshness! Fresh goes better with Mentos, fresh and full of life!

Mentos: The Freshmaker.

Animeme: Mentos

The Freshmaker

Evangelion Mentos Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:28 am

Shinji needs to cool off for a while.

Source: Animeme: Mentos Animeme: Mentos | shigatsuirius

Mentos commercial Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:28 am

Just one of those many awesome classics.

Source: Animeme: Mentos Animeme: Mentos | maciek117

Kiddy Grade Mentos Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:28 am

Girls should be as elegant as getting some Mentos.

Source: Animeme: Mentos Animeme: Mentos | darthkoriko

Touhou Mentos Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:28 am

Highly original and well-made! The best Mentos spoof of all!

Source: Animeme: Mentos Animeme: Mentos | rozenmystica



Animeme: Evangelion OP

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Neon Genesis Evangelion has a very epic opening sequence, really one of the the best there is. From the song to the almost subliminal high-velocity visuals towards the end this OP (and the series itself) is truly revolutionary. To my disappointment though, GAINAX didn't create a remake of the OP even though they managed to copy the first 6 episodes of the original anime almost religiously in the recent first Rebuild of Evangelion movie. Thankfully, the great otakus of Japan and the world have come up and are coming up with unique homages of this great OP. Even when the original is already around 13 years old, the parodies still keep coming. It stands the test of time, and I think this is the oldest animeme in my book, way before the video internet is even born. I recall I even had small asf/rm videos of Evangelion OP parodies. There also is, of course, the classic Budweiser ad spoof. Good times baby, good times.

True, true.

P.S. And there's the Mentos one too.

Animeme: Evangelion OP

Neon Genesis Evangelion has one very epic opening sequence. From the song to the almost subliminal visuals this OP (and the series itself) is truly revolutionary. To my disappointment though, GAINAX didn't create a remake of the OP even though they managed to copy the first 6 episodes of the original anime almost religiously in the recent first Rebuild of Evangelion movie. Thankfully, the great otakus of Japan and the world are coming up with unique homages of this great OP. Even when the original is already around 13 years old, the parodies still keep coming.

Neon Genesis XENOGLOSSIA Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

Idolm@ster XENOGLOSSIA. This is definitely one of the best ones around.

Source: Animeme: Evangelion OP Animeme: Evangelion OP | akshford

Lucky Star Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

The always-requisite Lucky Star version… up next, Haruhi.

Source: Animeme: Evangelion OP Animeme: Evangelion OP | konata800

The Genderbending of Evangelion Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

Shinjiko is hot. REAL HOT.

Source: Animeme: Evangelion OP Animeme: Evangelion OP | AMVVir

Haruhi… I mean, yeah, Haruhi Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

I'm tired of Haruhiism sometimes, so the better Haruhi should step up to the plate this time.

Source: Animeme: Evangelion OP Animeme: Evangelion OP | enma444

Neon Semester Avemarian Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

Definitely renowned for its original rehashed animation.

Source: Animeme: Evangelion OP Animeme: Evangelion OP | shiori017

Eureka Seven Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

Quite good actually.

Source: Animeme: Evangelion OP Animeme: Evangelion OP | darkreu

Evangelion "live-action" OP Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:57 am

"He's so talented." This is a story of an otaku's awesome dedication. I continue to lose words, this is really awesome.

Source: Animeme: Evangelion OP Animeme: Evangelion OP | hakasechan



Animeme: Tsurupettan

Monday, May 12th, 2008

つるぺったん

Yet another Touhou doujin music, but this one's interesting. It not only derives from Touhou, but from other meme references like a certain Idolmaster song, the Mojipittan song, Haruhi, the Onmyouji song, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, and a reference to all the flat-chested anime girls in the world. All mixed together in a catchy-cute package made by doujin music maker Silver Forest. The song is effective enough to make me listen to it time and time again. The viral flash video seems equally hectic too, although I don't see many unique versions.

Animeme: Tsurupettan

Yet another Touhou doujin music, but this one's interesting. It not only derives from Touhou, but from other meme references like a certain Idolmaster song, the Mojipittan song, Haruhi, the Onmyouji song, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, and a reference to all the flat-chested anime girls in the world. All mixed together in a catchy-cute package made by doujin music maker Silver Forest. The song is effective enough to make me listen to it time and time again. The viral flash video seems equally hectic too, although I don't see many unique versions.

Let's Go! Onmyouji Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:42 am

This is actually a HUGE meme that I should feature in the future. You can already see why it's so popular though.

Source: Animeme: Tsurupettan Animeme: Tsurupettan | bussan00

Idolmaster Tsurupettan Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:42 am

Quite cute, dancing and all.

Source: Animeme: Tsurupettan Animeme: Tsurupettan | doquelo



Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Remember this little cute scene in Lucky Star where Yutaka-chan silently listens to music, slowly bobs her head to the tune, and then sings some lines of Mojipittan? Absolute moe~! In the original scene though, it's completely silent before she sang, so many wondered what she was listening to. Now that we know, shall we make her listen to other songs instead?

It gets old fairly quickly but please do look at some of these, some are equally cute, and some weird ones as well. There are also those long long medleys of multiple songs, but those sometimes lose the point entirely. I think there are better ways to go about this meme, so I'm looking forward to seeing more out of this Yutaka-chan listening scene.

Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan

Remember this little cute scene in Lucky Star where Yutaka-chan silently listens to music, slowly bobs her head to the tune, and then sings some lines of Mojipittan? Absolute moe~! In the original scene though, it's completely silent before she sang, so many wondered what she was listening to. Now that we know, shall we make her listen to other songs instead?It gets old fairly quickly but please do look at some of these, some are equally cute, and some weird ones as well. There are also those long long medleys of multiple songs, but those sometimes lose the point entirely. I think there are better ways to go about this meme, so I'm looking forward to seeing more out of this Yutaka-chan listening scene.

Yep, it's totally her character to listen to this. Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:36 am

NOT.

Source: Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan | Harpoonneet

Mojipittan Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:36 am

She listens to the whole song here.

Source: Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan | ayuarcher

Lucky Star – Yuu-chan Moji Pittan Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:36 am

In the anime, this sequence doesn't have any music to it.

Source: Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan | tanktnt

Ievan Polkka Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:36 am

Hatsune Miku version.

Source: Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan | 3piis

Kyonko Caramelldansen Thursday, 26 November 2009, 1:36 am

Someone edited the animation to create the genderbending Kyonko.

Source: Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan Animeme: Radio Yutaka-chan | Rikimtasu