ARIA The ORIGINATION – Picture Drama 05
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「アリスの怪談」 (Arisu no Kaidan)
“Alice’s Ghost Story”
At a Glance:
Out on the docks waiting for the summer fireworks festival to start, Alice decides to tell a ghost story to help pass the time.
Sheryl Nome starring May’n – Northern Cross Live (MelodiX!)
While this performance is several weeks old now, I didn’t have time to check it out until now. Given how much I’ve been enjoying Macross Frontier‘s music for the past couple of seasons, I guess it’s only natural that Northern Cross grew on me fairly quickly. My favorite song to date is still “What ’bout my star? @Formo” (which I would absolutely love to see a live duet performance of), but I really like this song because it’s a lot more upbeat and very unlike the songs typically written for anime. I’m sure most Macross fans have listened to it to death by now (myself included), yet somehow I find that I’m still not sick of it in the slightest.
Anyway, I’ve seen May’n’s performances before, but I’m still impressed by how well she sings live, especially with the dance choreography that goes along with this performance. Granted, the choreography isn’t overly strenuous being mostly Para Para-like movements and she is a J-pop artist first and foremost; however, I’m sure we’re all aware that not a lot of artists can sing studio-like quality live. For those wondering, her stage name “May’n” is a contraction of her full name, Nakabayashi May (中林 芽依). For whatever reason, she decided to change it to this at the beginning of the year.
Finally, I should mention that I was a bit surprised to find out that she’s only 18 years old. Judging by her appearance (which comes off a bit mature), I figured May’n was in her earlier twenties already. In any case, enjoy the video!
ARIA The ORIGINATION – Picture Drama 04
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「ネオ・ヴェネツィアの屈辱」 (Neo Venetsia no Kutsujoku)
“Neo Venezia’s Disgrace”
At a Glance:
“Neo Venezia, the water covered capital of light and darkness — today we reveal the history of the war between the undines!”
To LOVE-Ru – 24
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「はじらいながら」 (Hajirai Nagara)
“While Shying Away”
Episode at a Glance:
Rito wakes up to find Lala naked in his bed again, but is surprised to see her unusually embarrassed about it.
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu – 10
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「一緒に，いたいです…」 (Issho ni, Itai Desu)
“I Want to Be… Together”
Episode at a Glance:
Prior to Haruka’s arrival, Shiina tells Yuuto what a great guy he is, having helped her with the swimming relay and executive committee work.
STRIKE WITCHES – 11
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「空へ…」 (Sora he…)
“To the Sky…”
Episode at a Glance:
With the formation of the 1st Special Assault Team, Warlock, the Strike Witches are disbanded and sent home to their respective countries.
Allison & Lillia – 23
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「偶然の旅行者たち」 (Guuzen no Ryokousha-tachi)
“Unexpected Travelers”
Episode at a Glance:
Practicing for the dance party with her friend Meg, Lillia figures she could’ve made Treize go as her partner if he were a student at her school.
Macross Frontier – 23
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Summary:
Many years ago, when Ranka was still young, she had been in a lab when her mother and Grace had been arguing about Grace’s plan to sacrifice something.
Slayers REVOLUTION – 11
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「Keep out しのびよる魔獣！」 (Keep out. Shinobiyoru Majuu)
“Keep out. The Evil Beast Draws Near!”
Episode at a Glance:
With Zanaffar fully resurrected after absorbing Gioconda, Lina and the others find out that the silver beast obtained all her knowledge and experiences too, allowing it to speak.
SEKIREI – 11
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「鶺鴒紋消失」 (Sekireimon Shoushitsu)
“Sekirei Crest Erasure”
Episode at a Glance:
Sensing that a group of Sekirei and Ashikabi are on the move, Haihane decides to go check it out, even though Karasuba says to leave it up to the Red Sekirei.