STAKE UP!!!!!

If you managed to pass beyond the somewhat hilariously awesome picture spam, congratulations to you!

I learned a lesson through a really painful process, all thanks to Akane Iro Ni Somaru Saka. Akasaka is a show that will compel one to keep watching it even if it considered as “bad.” That was pertaining to my circumstances. There were certain elements in the show that were sincere in their cruelty, ripping the many layers of my tolerance and sanity. The generally acceptable opinion (I would perceive it to be) of why Akasaka is “bad” is because of its weak development. But putting that aside, I was made to reflect on a certain matter after noticing another VERY UNIQUE aspect of Akasaka.

Perhaps the most obvious issue in Akasaka is that ALMOST EVERYONE IS NOT PERTURBED BY THE FACT THAT JUNICHI IS INTO HIS SISTER. Surely “socially healthy” people would find it a glaring matter but that is really not what I would want to talk about.

If the implied society of Akasaka is generally fine with the idea that SISTERS ARE FOR HUMPING, then perhaps we ought to accept it as a distinctive, and plausible element of the show. After all, I believe the transcendence of realism and the embracing of plausibility in literary work is an useful approach to convey messages, drive (otherwise unacceptable) the plot, and provide character development. And we can take certain plausible, but not realistic, observations as allegories of some sort, right?

So I confess, I did not enjoy Akasaka; but that did not stop me from finishing the show lol. However, the question I want to put forth is as follows: is it right to dislike something for a lack of realism and an inclination towards plausibility?

Oh dear. Although I would want to say that we ought to be more receptive of a compromise between being realistic and being plausible, I guess I should not have used Akasaka as an example, right. Or maybe it is an example of DOING IT WRONG?

Hey. Now we have to accept the fact that boobs like Tsukasa’s do behave like that conventionally in the world of Akane Iro Ni Somaru Saka eh?

Summary of Akasaka’s Merits and Weaknesses

Merits

1. It is so bad, it  compels one to watch.
2. Yuuhi.
3. Tsuaka’s lulzful boobs.

Weakenesses

1. Forceful conclusion.
2. A travesty in the utilization of plausibility over realism.

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Pardon me if my interpretation of hate does not blend with the cohesiveness of yours. Regardless, endure with me as I shall make this a quick dash past a small topic.

A discussion took place at the Great Congregation of Love, which involved people mentioning about preferring over some Gundam shows over other, and hating some because their merits seem pale in comparison to others.

Hopefully, my esteemed colleagues are not talking about there being people who actually dislike certain constituents of the Gundam franchise because they fail to live up to expectations imbued into them by their favourite ones.

As always, I shall be reiterating the obvious type of opinion (for I am ignorantly guilty of not knowing about what other people have already discussed): a Gundam show should not be criticized on the basis of being an imitation of a predecessor, or if its discourse is not coherent with the ones of highly appraised counterparts.

Surely even within franchise certain works can deviate in the themes expressed, right? For instance, SDF Macross speaks of a very different theme to Macross Frontier. The former celebrates the dawn of human spirit and sentiments, triumphing great odds, while the later is a lament of human dissonance and the rediscovery of love. SDF Macross and Macross Frontier talk about really different ideas.

Oh dear. To summarize it, I do believe all Gundam shows ought to be evaluated with an isolated approach; references to other shows (unless they are sequels) are not required. Wait, am I promoting close criticism of some sort?

Ah yes. I am sorry for stating the obvious.

Relevant post

P.S. Kyoani loyalist, Kaioshin Sama, writes about the problem of being trapped in the quagmire of comparing shows with bad ones in a bid to reduce the merit of the former.

Before K-on comes to an end, I hereby propose Yui to a marriage.

Give us your blessings.

Until the next moe character appears.

Yes. Apparently the end of the world is upon us, because K-ON is ending real soon! Laments include denying moetakus their reason to live, and stuff along that line.

Actually, I doubt it is the end. With the passing of time, there will be new moe brimming shows to captivate the attention of the ever fickle worshippers of all that is adorable (aka moe). Worry not, my friend! There will be new Azu-nyans for your fapping pleasures!

BUT DURING THE MEANTIME, ALLOW ME TO MAKE A DEDICATION:

Where is the tsundere? Where is the dojikko?

Where is the yelper of uguu?

Where are the bearers of cute eyes?

Where are the girls of chests so flat?

Despair! My waifu sojourns through my life and vanishes!

Despair! My waifu is second-hand!

Despair! My waifu has breast!

K-ON does come and go (but not as hard as I do).

Azu-nyan’s nekomimi fades into the mist,

As if she had never purred in the first place.

Salutations to all kindred spirits! My name is Magical Ferret, and I like anime for certain reasons. Since I am a new addition, it is only be courteous if I share a bit of my history. As a child, I grew up with the ambition of wanting to prove Albert Einstein wrong, and help the world to achieve world peace! But it was after watching Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha that I found my true calling. Yes. I want to be a magical ferret, worthy of many hugs from children (preferably girls). Also, my preference in anime lies in those that feature delicious children because they invoke the parental instinct that dwells in my innocent heart.

Well then, I would like to end this brief post with yet another little snippet of what I want to do in life. I like children. Hence, it is my dream to  open an orphanage so that the less fortunate young ones will be able to experience a certain degree of happiness through my loving care. Of course, it is not an easy task. That is why I have contrived a brilliant plan that involves me making an underaged heiress to a vast fortune fall in love with me, and render me as her butler. With the backing of this future mistress (I hope she is 13, and an otaku too!), building an orphanage, a sacred sanctuary, will be possible!

Join me as I persist in my journey to appreciate anime!

YES! YOUR MAJESTSY!

Waiting in line....

Waiting in line, three hours later...

I have to admit: I went to Anime Boston with the nasty purpose of observing rabid yaoi fangirls and weird Final Fantasy cosplayers in their natural habitat. But I was disappointed! Though there were some screaming kids (no paddles, sadly to say), the overall behaviour of those who showed up was rather civilised. However, there is just one problem! Some con-goers do not seem to live a hygienic lifestyle. WHY DO THEY SMELL WORSE THAN A SWEATING ARMY SOLDIER WHO HAD JUST FINISHED RUNNING A COUPLE OF ROUNDS AROUND A TRACK? Anyway, I think it is reasonable to say that Anime Boston is a safe haven for geeks to do geeky stuff. Fun times!

Oh yes, this is a post about what had taken place on Saturday.

Kalafina’s concert was pretty much the highlight of my visit; it justified my spending of money for the entrance pass. Unfortunately, I did not keep track of the exact number of songs that were performed, but because certain songs left a strong impression, I am able to make certain comments about them. The song, Mata Kaze Ga Tsuyokunatta, was a powerful upbeat song but the ladies’ vocals were overwhelmed by the song’s loud blasting tune. But the performance was compensated with an impressive ARIA and Sprinter. Gosh I never knew ARIA and Sprinter would sound so nice during a live performance!  Personally, I think Kalafina shine when the songs demand more of their vocals as opposed when there is a domination of complicated tunes.

Alas, I cannot remember who was the one who trolled the audience into believing that the performance was truly over. Hmm… I believe it was Wakana who said, “This is the last song!”

But after half of the audience had proceeded out of the concert hall, they returned hastily to inform the remaining people that Yuki Kaijura will be onstage. 最後の曲じゃなかった！ Fortunately, I around to listen to the encore performance. With the complement of Yuki Kaijura’s keyboard playing, the trio sang probably my favourite of the Kara no Kyoukai theme songs: Kimi Ga Hikari Ni Kaeteyuku. Oh what a troll!

Yes. The ladies have strong vocals and are very much capable of delivering a satisfying live performance.

Omo has stated a list of the songs that were performed during the concert. Go check it out and read what he has to say.

And I LOLed when I saw a sixty year old granny (I guess she is not a Puritan!) rocking her head to the beat of “oblivious.”

OMG! LOOT! THE CARDINAL LAWS OF ANIMU BLOGGING DEMAND THAT I SHOW OFF MY ACQUISITION! PFFT

P.S. I am confused. Yuki Kaijura mentioned that “Kimi Ga Hikari Ni Kaeteyuku” is translated as “Return To The Light,” but the kanji written on my album says otherwise. Instead of the kanji for “to return,” the kanji for “to change” is used in the album’s printing. Or maybe I am starting to fail in my understanding of kanji!

ID SOJOURNER: MEH. It would have been more entertaining if someone had transported Shin over and have him hijack the stage and sing Seikan Hikou in his meido costume!

ID SOJOURNER: OR!!! THE SCREENS IN THE CONCERT SHOULD HAVE HAD KARAOKE SUBS WITH SHINY MENCLAVE STARS AND TRANSLATOR’S NOTES!

The Sojourner: And we have some shots to share with our friends!

One Winged Vivi

Miku

Narnian

Char's mistake of his youth. And oh! There is a hunter out there!

Haha! Congratulations to Ghostlightning and Oku-san (Sybilant)! What else can I say? lol

Actually, The Blue Fox Alley came into existence on the 22nd of April, but I never had a chance back then to “celebrate” the passing of the first year due to my being kept busy by final examination preparations. Having just finished my examinations, I find myself in possession of a decent amount of free time. Hence, I would like to humbly announce that this little tavern of ours is now 1 year old!

Having fumbled around, perhaps it is imperative that one reflects on how this blog has contributed to the community, and after some consideration I can surely say WE ARE NOTHING BUT A CESSPOOL OF RANDOM THOUGHTS. Indeed, a blog’s charm lies in its emphasis on a certain type of writing, be it episodic summary or editorials. However, the unwillingness to commit to a certain style is, besides ennui lol, probably because this blog was an sudden creation, hence no exact structure or format was in mind when we started. From what I can see, this blog is pretty much going to be a dull and quiet corner for people like me to make insignificant commentary (along with occassional outbursts of extreme emotions).

Yes, as far as it is possible, this pub/tavern/bar will strive to entertain you folks with our clownish acts and “classy” (note the quotations) performances. We have been in beta version for some time and hopefully we can go into the main phase. Apparently no one really reads this blog, except for a few, but the show must go on! For those who have been saintly enough to support us, we humbly ask that you stay with us for yet another year.

P.S. Some people have accused me of having a split personality. That is nothing but a canard.