Twilight

I can't wait for this movie. *just finished reading all 4 books to the series*

Watashi no Tanjyobi desu!

So I'm another year older. =D

Re: COM

So who's excited for Re:COM heading to US soils?

Kingdom Hearts Ultimania

Release date is 12-2-2008 for $29.99

It'll make Christmas fun. =D

Now all we need is Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix +

My Mexico Cruise

I left for my Mexico Cruise on Sept 7, 2008 at 4:00pm Pacific Time. I boarded on the Carnival Pride at around noon time. We left Long Beach Port at 4:00pm. The ship had about 2100 cruisers on board with about 1000 staff members. 10 decks. Pretty big.

So from Sunday to Tuesday, we were at sea, traveling to our first port, Puerto Vallarta. What did I do during that time? Well, I watched TV, sleep, eat, played some video games, watched Kamen Rider Ryuki episodes 1-4, played bingo, explored the ship, etc. The worst day at sea was Tuesday. It was very rough, the ship was moving back and forth, up and down. I stayed in bed all day that day.

On Wednesday, we docked at Puerto Vallarta. My family (old man, mom, and I), along with my parent's friend family, which consists of the mother, father, and daughter (she's like 2 older than me if I remember), hired a private tour guide and went to see downtown, some waterfalls, and a tequilla factory. I tasted a sweet tequilla, and I have to say that I didn't like it. We were due back on the Pride at 5:00 pm.

On Thursday, we arrived at Mazatlan. Unfortunately, it was raining hard. We went outside only to come back inside the ship. I spent the whole day catching up on Shaman King manga.

Friday, we were at Cabo San Lucas. The weather was very nice. We just took a look around the town before we were due back on the ship by 3:30 pm.

Saturday was the day the ship headed back to Long Beach port. Nothing much to do but relax and realized that school starts the following Thursday.

Sunday, we were back at Long Beach California. Getting off the ship was sooooo long. Should have done the self assist, where we have to get out luggage out ourselves rather than let the staff take it. They started letting people off at around 8:00 am for those that didn't have a flight to catch. (those people left earlier) We didn't get off the ship until about noon time.

The food on the ship was ok. There was a buffet on Deck 9. Dinner was served on Decks 2 and 3, however, if you wanted to eat at the buffet, you can. The buffet was opened until 1:00 am in the morning. For dinner, we sat with a nice family from Palm Springs, it was a husband, wife, and their eldest son. They had a daughter too, but she was in her senior year of HS and didn't want to miss senior year. Maybe I'll see them again, it's a very very small world you know. But to tell you guys the truth, I am sick on non Asian food. When I got back on Sunday, Sept 14, I had a bowl of pho (Mmmmmmm, pho) and was full for the whole day.

All in all, it was fun cruise except for that Tuesday. I would totally go on another cruise if given the chance. And now I leave you guys with pictures from my cruise. I am not in most of them since I was taking some of the pictures or having fun. My old man took most of them. However, since I don't like him, I did not include pictures of him, unless he's in a family pic or a nice pic with my mom. My mom's in alot of the pics that I posted though. Enjoy the pictures of my cruise!!!


Cruise Pictures Ahead!!!


*i think this is the longest post i've written so far*

Earthquake

I have nothing really to report, other than I felt the earthquake a few days ago. *the earthquake that hit Chino Hills in SoCal* At first I thought it was one of my nephews walking/running upstairs hard, making the floor shake or it was a heavy truck passing by. But after a few seconds, I realized that it was an earthquake. No damage to my place since I live an hour away from the source (Chino Hills).

Pika Pika!

I chose you Pikachu!!

Research Team Names Protein After Pokémon's Pikachu

More Tales of Randomness!

Since I brought so many Tales of games lately.

I've played/playing ToD, ToS, ToA, ToW: RM (PSP), and ToL. My favorite so far is ToA, working on my 3rd run through. My favorite characters are Guy and Asch. I just finished ToS a few weeks ago and now working on my second run through to get all the items, weapons, titles, costumes, etc. Favorite characters for ToS is Kratos and Sheena. ToL, I finished the main storyline and now working on the last character quest....that's been like 2/3 years now, I got bored of it since I couldn't beat a boss XD. Favorite character is Chloe. ToD, I just started. I just reserved ToV and ToS: KoR. I'm looking forward to play ToS: KoR when it's released States side this fall. I would like to play ToV, but I don't have a 360. Reason why I reserved it was that by the time I get a 360, I probably won't be able to find ToV. Trying to find ToS and ToA was hell, especially ToS since GC games are out of production.

I've watched the ToS animation, and I'm hoping they do another 4 episodes to finish it. Oh and I just found out that there's going to be a ToA TV series anime! Woot Woot!! I found out a month later, but heck, better late than never. It's gonna be airing this October and will have 26 episodes (according to ANN).

Here's the official site:

http://www.tv-toa.jp/

And here's "Tales of" 08 conference:

http://www.famitsu.com/fwtv/?51216409

This is the part of ToA anime shown at the conference:


I love Guy's scene this clip. lol XDD

Gawd, I can't wait till all the new Tales games and Abyss anime to come out! I wish they port all of the Tales that weren't release outside of Japan. I really want to play Destiny on the PSP.[/color]

"Tales of" Randomness!

I just got a helluva lotta Tales of games recently. I got Tales of Symphonia a few weeks back. I just got Tales of the World PSP and Tales of Phantasia for GBA, both used. I just received my copy of NEW Tales of the Abyss that I ordered. I preordered Tales of Vesperia, even though I don't have a 360, I figured by the time I get one, ToV isn't being made anymore, and I also preordered Tales of Symphonia: Knights of Ratatosk.


Tales of Symphonia: Knights of Ratatosk OP




Tales of Vesperia




Tales of the Abyss JPN OP





Tales of the World JPN OP




Tales of Phantasia PSX JPN OP




Neki <3333's Tales of Series. *currently replaying ToA for the 3rd time*

EHHHHHH??!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG OMG OMG! I can't believe this!!!! Is the world coming to an end?!!!


Final Fantasy XIII on XBox 360!!

I was just surprised when I saw this in my mail. Nothing against 360, just very surprised.

More AX stuff

Well, here's what audio I got from Toshihiki Seki-san panel. Please remember, I got this with my old camera, so the quality isn't that great. Enjoy!



Audio Files Multiply stream

Audio files download

He was wearing a Momotaros shirt that day. Since I sat like 4 rows from the front center, my camera wasn't good enough to capture that shot. And there was no personal photo allowed, out of courtesy. So if I can find a good quality picture of that shot, I'll post it.


And this is what I got from AX.

AX!!!

So I'm home from AX. It was a busy day. There were good cosplay and bad cosplay. All in all, d a great time! And I got to meet Toshihiki Seki, the voice of Momotaros!! Sugoi! Unfortunately, videos are not allowed, only pictures and audio. I'll be posting some audio tomorrow. This is not the best audio since my camera kinda old, so DON'T complain! However, here are the photos that I took. It's not much. As for Seki-san photos, I sat in the middle column, like 4 rows from the stage, so it's not the best either. Enjoy!


Photos

AX

I'm off to AX tomorrow! Will try to post lots of pictures and videos!

Look, it's Tarzan!!!

Here's some free foreign Disney songs up for grabs!

Son of Man Cantonese
Two worlds Cantonese
Two Worlds (Finale)Cantonese
Strangers like me Cantonese
Two Worlds (Reprise) Cantonese
You'll Be in My Heart Cantonese

Here's a video for Two Worlds Reprise Cantonese

Tales of Symphonia GET!

I just recently brought Tales of Symphonia original ver. used. For some reasons, everyone who brought the game likes it sooooo much, I had a hard time finding a used version at the store. As for a new version, I haven't been able to find one, so I went with used. Plus I think they stopped making GC games now that Wii is out. I did a search on ebay and amazon. Amazon's price was $50 for New Players Choice, and ebay, I found a bunch of used copies, new copies that were on bid and by the time the bid ends, it would be $40+, and new copies that were $50+. Man I wish they ported the PS2 version over to the US. Maybe they'll sell new copies of ToS when the sequel comes out (at least in Japan, I don't know when the NA ver will be out).

Oh, did I mention that my mp3 player died on me yesterday? It lived for a year then it died yesterday, and now I have to get a new one. Can anyone yell "Ipod nano?" Yup, I'm planning to get an Ipod Nano 4 GB, preferably in green.

@bento: I'm gonna get Persona 3 (it sounds interesting) next time. Plus, I probably should play Onimushu (sp? too lazy to look up) and Devil May Cry 3, since I borrowed it from my cuz....

So here's the OP for Tales of Symphonia!

PS2 Intro JPN



GC Intro JPN



GC Intro US


And here's the trailer for the sequel/spinoff to ToS, Tales of Symphonia: Knights of Ratatosk, which I'm planning to get when it's coming out in the US. (sometime in Winter 08 I think)

Veoh Updates and I'm bored

OK, I am super bored. I need a game to beat. So recommend me any games on PSX, PS2, GC, or Wii that'll keep me busy for a while. I'd prefer RPGs like Final Fanasy and the Tales of Series. I've already played FFVII,FFX,FFX-2, Tales of Legendia, Tales of the Abyss, Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2, MegaMan Legends, MegaMan Legends 2, MegaMan X-X8, Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess....Just recommend me something! *though I should play DMC3, since I borrowed from my cuz*

However, DO NOT RECOMMEND THINGS WITH GIANT SPIDERS! Or lots of lots of gore, though I might go and buy Resident Evil 4 Wii or PS2 edition (is there a PS2 edition?). Me no like horror, okies?

Veoh updates:

I was in partnership with JJJordanJr53 in uploading TVN subs, I upload the even odd episodes while he does the even; however, since he got banned from Rangerboard, the place where he posts the video links, he won't be uploading anymore. If you would like to team up with me for uploading, feel free to send me a message via Veoh!

Current uploading:

Kamen Rider Kiva TV-Nihon subbed episodes
Engine Sentai Go-Onger TV Nihon subbed episodes
Tomica Heroes Rescue Force TV Nihon subbed episodes

Future uploads:
Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger vs Go Go Sentai Boukenger, whenever TV-Nihon releases it
Kamen Rider Den-O Special Imagin Talk Show, whenever/if TV-Nihon releases it
Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger subbed if it is released

Pending uploads: (means that I may or may not upload them)
None

Canceled uploads:
Kamen Rider Den-O Imagin Anime OVA
Kamen Rider Den-O Movie DC

If any group wishes that I discontinue/remove their hardsubbed episodes, please send me a message, and I will do so.

InuYasha is ENDING!!!

Finally, InuYasha is ending! I read some of the first few volumes, then skipped over to volume 50, chapter 489, and read until the latest chapter. Next week is the end of InuYasha, making it a total of 558 chapters. During the chapters that I read, it was mostly talk talk talk, boring boring boring, cliffhanger, cliffhanger, cliffhanger. Then it got good for some parts, and now it's ending. YAY! FINALLY! I can only read InuYasha for so much. The people who actually read from beginning to end, I don't know how they did it, but they did. They stuck with the manga for it's entire run.

Now to wait for the final chapter, ch 558. Hopefully, it'll be a good ending, maybe ionno...50 pages? Yeah that should be good enough for the finale.

Action-ZERO x Poseidon 音痴修正ver

A fellow TV-Nihon forum member, Kickhopper, pointed this out on the forums.

Poseidon, from DDR Supernova 2 Japanese version:



Sound familiar? If not then listen harder! (Unless you haven't seen the show that Poseidon sounds like a song in that certain show. XD)

Now, here's Poseidon with extras!

For All You Turtle Fans Out There!

A few days ago, I found out that Sailor Spork had subbed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Superman Legend. There are 2 episodes to this OVA. So, I've taken the liberty of uploading these 2 episodes onto Veoh. Koani and turtle fans, this is for you!

Summary from ANN:

When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles acquire Mutastones from Crys-Mu, the spirit of light, they acquire the ability to enhance themselves into Super Turtles for a duration of three minutes. Meanwhile, the evil Shredder and his minions Bebop and Rocksteady stumble upon the Dark Mutastone, which transforms them into Devil Shredder, Supermutant Bebop and Supermutant Rocksteady, respectively. But the Turtles have one more trick up their shells: all four of them can combine into their ultimate form - Turtle Saint.

Episode 1
Episode 2

Enjoy watching!!

Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride by AAA

Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride is a song in Disney's Lilo and Stitch. This version is sung byJapanese pop band, AAA. AAA stands for Attack All Around.


Currently, this song is stuck in my head. It's really catchy. <3 AAA!!!

New Banner!

This one got a new banner!! This banner is made by a VK scans forum member, Bloodyrose/Whitemercenary. Thank you sooooo much Rose-chan!! Arigato!

The banner fits ne?

Meet Momotaros

You read right. Seiyuu Toshihiko Seki will be attending Anime Expo this year in the LA Convention Center. After I saw this, I decided to definitely go to AX. *was still thinking on whether or not to go before* Gonna bring my I-doll Momo for him to sign.

*thinks of what to say to him* Maybe "Ore Sanjou" or "Ore wa hissatsu waza [part *insert number*]"

So, who else is planning to go. We'll meet up. =)

Toshihiko Seki AX Profile

I like to know....

Who is this person who responds to my posts? I don't want to respond to the name "Anonymous" since that can be anyone. I ask those to make a comment leave some sort of a name that I can respond to and you know that I'm responding to you. Thank you!

Stop NarutoFan!

I do not support this kind of stuff NarutoFan is doing. Please paste this link in your profile/sig/website/what not. Free stuff should be free stuff.

Stop NarutoFan!

Mummy 3 trailer

This seems good.

Oh the joy! /sarcasm

Oh the joy of having the school quarter coming to a close. /sarcasm

Quarter is ending soon. I want it to end, yet I don't (cause of finals and grades). I hate this time of the semester/quarter. So much to do, so little time.

Kamen Rider Den-O Imagin Anime OVA

Our favorite Imagins are back in SD form! Join Momotaros, Urataros, Kintaros, Ryuutaros, Stieg, and Deneb in their adventures once again.

All RAWs

MP4 format from the DVDRIPs:
1: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6P1FWSX5
2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FEOHOPG6
3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O0S5EVPR
4: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BCG33582
5: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WTRQLQLC
6: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LKVPI0BT
7: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y9UVP941
8: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B9HLQUSQ
9: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XM1AKC6Y
10: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TP35IIDW

Veoh Channel

Scans:
BOX
CD
Misc 1
Misc 2
Misc 3

rest of the scans will be up later

Torrents:
DVD

MP4

Wolverine and the X-men trailer

I so look forward to seeing this. Here's hoping that it airs on basic tv, though I don't mind downloading it off of a torrent.

The Spectacular Spider-Man

I can't wait to see this week's episode, The Uncertainty Principle, just because of this pic: Spidey pic

props to rangerspider @rangerboard for the pic

They met him and they didn't even know it's him. You'll know what I mean when you look at the pic. Ja ne!

Kamen Rider the Next

Kamen Rider the Next is out on the tracker! Grab while it's hot!

TV Nihon Tracker

Kamen Rider Den-O Imagin Anime Vol.1

So a clip of the Imagin anime has surface on Youtube. Our favorite imagins are in SD form! Kawaii!!!

Engine Sentai Go-onger Theme - Air Defense School Band

I found this refreshing. I wish over in the US something like this could happen.

A Power Rangers MV

Lips of An Angel


The quality's low, so the vid was pixym but all in all, nicely done. *go Tommy/Kat!!*

A Cosplay vid called Perhaps Love

I like it. Cosplayers in the vid are awesome!!

Kamen Rider Den-O

Summary
credit to Koryuu of TV Nihon

Den-O is my favorite. (Well, it was my first Kamen Rider so technically it would be my favorite right now. XD) It had such memorable characters that I cried in the end.

Series had a great cast IMO. Sato Takeru was a new actor (I believe) and he perfectly portrayed 7 characters, including his character, in the show. I don't know who/how someone can dish out 7 characters in the same show and continue to the end, but Takeru did it.

Here's a link to view this awesome Kamen Rider show. Link

If you want to download it for yourself, please visit TV Nihon for direct download in the forums.

First Stop

Here's May's links:

The Emperor’s New Groove

A Perfect World - Japanese

Winne the Pooh

Main Theme Eurobeat - Japanese

Main Theme - Japanese

Rumbly in my Tumbly - Japanese

English Rumbly in my Tumbly

Music Sweetness

My list of Foreign Disney and other cartoon films song. DO NOT REQUEST ANY SONG IN COMMENTS. I only take requests if you are from Japanese Disney Forums. There are no restrictions on trades though, so you can trade here with me, but no request. All requests must be from Japanese Disney.

http://music-sweetness.blogspot.com/

Asian Seaweed: Behind the Scenes

Walking through Grand Century in San Jose, CA

~shin: What to buy some Asian CDs?
Neko: Sure
~shin: What?!
Neko: Asian seaweed is good.
~shin: I said Asian CDs.
Neko: I thought you said Asian Seaweed.
*~shin & Neko*: LOL

Butter Knife

Butter Knife is my livejournal journal. Here’s the story behind it:

The Story Behind Butter Knife
*Neko places Vampire Knight on the floor next to her desk and walks away*
*~shin uses Laptop, which was on the desk*
Neko walks next to ~shin and says: Pass me Vampire Knight.
~shin looks and says: There’s no Butter Knife
Neko: I said Vampire Knight, no Butter Knife!
~shin: O oh *hands Neko Vampire Knight*
*Neko and ~shin starts laughing*
Neko: How did you hear Butter Knife? I said Vampire Knight
~shin: No, you said Butter Knife.

(~shin is my nephew, who’s a year older then me)

And that, my friends, is the story behind Butter Knife.

Link: http://shadowneko003.livejournal.com/

I’ll update it every once in a while.

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Because of the RIAA, I’m required to inform people that mp3s must be deleted after 48 hours from your hard-drive if you don’t own the original CD… HOWEVER, I am not responsible for what you do!

The Rules

The Rules

Once or twice a month, I’ll post a few Foreign Disney songs up for grab, they’ll be available for 30 days since post date. For toku, every time there is a release from a group, I’ll post it here.

Rules:

1. DO NOT REQUEST ANY SONG IN COMMENTS. I only take requests if you are from Japanese Disney Forums. All requests must be from Japanese Disney.

2. There are no restrictions on trades though, so you can trade here with me, but no request.

3. Please don’t ask me for reuploads.

4. Please DO NOT STEAL the links!

5. A “Thank you” would mean a lot to me.

6. Read the Disclaimer. It is not my fault if anything happens to you, your family, or your computer.

7. Feel free to post my Veoh videos.

8. Enjoy the music and toku!

Welcome to Asian Seaweed

Ok, I finally know what this blog is going to be about. It is going to be about:

Foreign Disney Music and Toku shows and music.

Once a week, I’ll post a few Foreign Disney songs up for grab, they’ll be available until the link expires. Please don’t ask me for reuploads. Hopefully, I’ll be able to find a video clip of it too.

Tokusatsu, toku for short, means “special effects” in Japanese. 3 main genre of toku are kaiju monster movies (imagine Godzilla), superhero TV series, and mecha drama. I love toku. My favorite series is Kamen Rider Den-O so far. I’ll be posting full episodes on Veoh, as well as Direct Download links. Please don’t download from Veoh. The DD links I’m providing are HQ TV rips of the episode. Downloading from Veoh takes the same amount of space as the original file, so why not download the original file to begin with?

I love the D-Boys, so I’ll also be posting what I can find of them too.