The Entertainment News 2020 Edition Issue #16

Sunday, 19 April 2020 arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios

Hey, everyone. Welcome back. My weekend... is practically today only haha work man...

Anyways, first time in like, many weeks I'm ACTUALLY listening to the latest tunes while writing this intro. No livestreams (not that there aren't any), no new videos, no old videos as background... I'm trying to give new songs here, man. But as you have known, the world isn't doing too well Japan included, but suffice it to say many are either delaying their releases or not announcing release dates at any point. I mean, it's not that important, but we may be left in the emptiness for a good time. Time to listen that Nu-chan best album haha AH SEE WHY NOW?? *laughs*

Okay, Anime this week was great, so let's talk about them first.

アニメ Kakushigoto

"The floor was nice and cool, so I was just sticking my body onto it" Now THAT is how we save on those electricity bills haha this girl knows

"Hime-chan... are you poor?" Hey kid, your sensei didn't teach you not to discriminate? "Then I like being poor" Hime-chan no~!! *laughs* In this new episode (#Kakushigoto03) where we find out at least one of the three friends of Hime-chan is a rich guy's kid lol, Hime-chan should really know that if you have the capacity to move house especially to another plot of land in Japan, you are probably well-off. *laughs* I mean, some don't even get to move house now THAT is called poor lol. Okay, let's ignore that for now, and continue where we left off. With Hime-chan grown up, in the place she grew up in. First things first, and since she saw her old place, is that, her current abode looks the same as this one. Yeah, the father replicated the house, probably in honour of the mother, I would assume. For a modern setting, this obviously does not blend in, which also kind of leads Hime-chan into thinking they are not well off enough, even without the friend influence. Focusing on less of the house but on the poor part, Hime-chan then thought the father is really not working much for money (she's not wrong though haha manga artists do not have stable income compared to a salaryman), and starts saving money like what my mother does when she starts picking up stuff I throw away haha. So yeah, he told the girl they aren't poor, but not like he explained why the house still looks traditional. To save more money, Hime-chan also skipped the house cleaning service the father normally tells her to call to clean the place, but you know. I would argue that 10-year-old may be too young for cooking and/or housework, but the father shouldn't be stopping her from doing so. And that's why we call these guys protective of their kids haha. So, they got that Indo maid to cook for them haha. Boy, is Indonesia getting references two many times (get it, two?) for their own good haha feels at home now considering I live in Southeast Asia haha. For a plot twist, as Kakushi talks about his situation to the other co-workers at his workplace, they then decided that keeping up with technology on his line of work would be beneficial to their operations RIP the editor and eraser jobs lol does that even exist. *laughs* Next up, it's the sports festival. Don't ask me how Kakushi managed to be in a harem in just like, the second half of this episode, but I think he did haha. Besides picking up all the women in town lmao (we'll get to why that later) including the sensei (lmao), since he thought he might have to participate in the school event, he has been training. Yes, this manga author. This weak, skinny piece of bamboo (lol), has been training. With Hime-chan too? Oh no Hime-chan we can't have you having muscles- That's what most online personalities looks like now so whatever our future generations are going to admire this generation of fakers haha. Coming back, he was then reminded that the most important part of parents attending the sports festival is... giving their kids their lunch. Yep, like a bento. And not like Kakushi knows how to bento. I mean, he can cook, but it takes a woman- Wait. *laughs* Hime-chan won the relay race yay, she got to eat lunch with many women she doesn't know of (that's what we call "socialisation" lol), and... she didn't go home with a new mother haha. To end this, the "kin" in muscles is different when said as "shakkin"; look it up. *laughs*
[HOUSE COMPARISON SPECIAL!! So yes, three sets of thumbnails btw if you don't know why Hime-chan it's because of the wife lmao]

P.S. "I'm called Ato Yuuma" I mean, if you know what the name of this temp is for... haha this show has too many word puns (Basically, it flies by so fast because he's too good, which means this person is likely good enough to draw his own stuff ie. be a manga author himself; the name is describing his existence in Kakushi's workplace)
P.P.S. You know you taught your daughter well when she puts down the usual phone line to call for house cleaning service and cleans the house herself now THAT'S WHAT I CALL A WOMAN!! Okay the misogyny in me it's not funny you can go to hell haha Hime-chan erai ko da ne
[This episode too many long shots so here you go]

I want Rasuna-chan's a** so bad you don't even know haha

アニメ Yesterday wo Utatte

"I'm like a runner who started half a lap late" This has never been more true, Haru-chan.

You know, it's not everyday you have a woman (or girl) chasing after you. I mean, I don't not when we have to #StayHome haha. Again, Haru-chan is cute. Dammit, she's cute. *laughs* Okay, in this new episode (#YesterdayWoUtatte03) where we carry on the story of Rikuo not getting his love from Shinako, well at least he's getting it from this other girl. Hey, I'll take whatever I just don't have one BOOM GOT ME lol. And so, we move on to talk about "mysterious Haru-chan" lmao. Her image though? Again, we don't know much about her. Yet. What we do know though, is that it doesn't pay to be honest. *laughs* Can't you see I'm writing this as I watch- Okay let's talk about it, everything. Before we start, finally looked up on context, and yes, it's 1998 when the author started. So yeah, 1998 Tokyo, by the way. So... no iPhone, basically. Hand phones aren't really a thing then too, so payphones are all you see in this episode, by the way. So take note, kids, we're going to talk about that in a minute. *laughs* (I feel old now lol) So, firstly, about Haru-chan. Before the end of this episode, we know she's a girl (duh), she dropped out of high school because she was suspect to work part-time during her studies without good reason (we'll get to that in a while), and likes Rikuo. Hey, that's good enough for starters haha I don't even- Okay, (haha) but this episode, we learnt the reasons behind her current situation. She probably worked part-time at that time to support her family, considering she got introduced to a new stepdad from the mother. So yeah, you can think about it yourself. Shinako may have felt bad being her teacher back then, but that's not to stop her from living her life anyways. It's also quite a good reflection of society to where studies can bring you, because compare Rikuo to Haru-chan and their only difference is ~~their gender~~ one graduated from high school. So yeah, very showing of Japan's education and job system in their country too in the '90s, I suppose. Then, what happened. Haru-chan got stood up. I would say that whoever even DARES to stand up to her in a date should be killed (lol), but hey, it's a good setup. Mainly due to the flu virus going around which is not as bad as the one going around in 2020 right now (lmao), but hey, from Rikuo to his buddy at work and to Shinako, the rainy season has gotten many people sick, I guess. It's kind of obligatory though, I would argue, for Shinako to share concern to Rikuo as much as she has been all these years, and of course, for Rikuo to also do it in return considering (1) he's not a kid anymore and (2) he can actually feel what it means to do so, to Shinako in this case. Sadly, well not really but unfortunately, he missed the meetup he had with Haru-chan becuase someone got a pair of movie tickets and would love to have a date with him. I mean, 1998 me will NOT have chosen to take a nap even if I've taken care of my friend till 5am. NEVER. *laughs* That or, I'll have an alarm ready, to say the least. Still, Rikuo's not an a**hole for standing her up, but you know, damage has been done, so... haha. I really enjoyed such a simplistic yet strong, or shall we say, emotional touch on such a timeless thing we call relationships after all these years. So yeah, it's a wonderful episode. What was of course, icing on the cake this episode, if you have not noticed, is how they lack communication other than physical contact. Yep, this might take nottalgia trip to find out, but suffice is to say that since phones aren't really convenient back then, people can only go to fixed communication facilities and hope someone won't stand you up. Now in 2020 with everyone with a portable phone in their hand, if you stand me up I'll just b*tch about it on you on the phone haha. Or WhatsApp, typically. *laughs* So yeah, it was quite a time back then. Even so, if you haven't felt it, the emotions flowing through this episode is really good, from Shinako's subtle entrance to see Rikuo (hey, we know you still concerned about him after your dumped his confession in the trash haha), to Haru-chan's initiative to ~~date~~ go watch a movie with the guy, to Haru-chan trying to get over the fact that she is less important than someone who is technically unwell but she could have been accounted for at some point... Hey Haru-chan just wants to be friends, bro. You have to be so bad on her? *laughs* Good people are hard to find. To end this, as a final advice Haru-chan? If you're used to white lies like (how your mother probably lied to you about her marriage with your father BOOM GOT HER haha) these, then too bad this honest guy will take you nowhere. Start liking honestly, girl. Being honest is already a rare trait in many people nowadays, I feel like I should still be awarded for NOT being able to lie. *laughs* Maybe that's what made me alone today haha DAMMIT RIKUO lol cya guys next week.
["Haru-chan kawaii kara Haru-chan dasu" haha not talking about you Futon-chan lol]

She ask
(ooo yeah)

P.S. "Rikuo, what is love?" And she said I don't know either?? Usotsuki~!! *laughs*
P.P.S. "An old man I know is also in bed with a cold... I brought you some" So yeah Rikuo you're just sloppy seconds lmao Shinako why (also SHE LIED IT WAS NOT AN OLD MAN uh oh haha)

アニメ Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai?

"He's stupid, disgusting, tells lies for no good reason and leaves his clothes inside out after taking them off..." Wait Kei-chan what's with the last part?? Haha Kaguya-sama you want to change your life choices? *laughs*

From the sister, I think we can determine that something is wrong with the one guy hey happy birthday Shirogane, by the way. *laughs* Haha Kaguya-sama you want to date his sister now? *laughs* In this new episode (#KaguyaSamaS202) we... are heavily involved with the Shirogane family haha not the father. *laughs* Okay, stop laughing so much like Kaguya we got story to talk about. Firstly, window shopping. Well, they spent money so I wouldn't say that now, but yeah, this is for compensation for when the father LITERALLY stopped her from going out with other people. Okay, with guys it's understandable but with girls? Come on, dad. *laughs* Anyways, Kaguya's objective here is to, since Miyuki's birthday is near, prepare something for him by asking from the imouto. Sadly, as we have found out, their relationship might not be too great to even know of anything that would give Kaguya a good clue, so that was kind of a waste. Ignoring the objective though, I don't think that Kaguya is into Miyuki, but maybe she can try dating the father and she'll think he's like the son too just joking Kei-chan is pretty awesome haha you're second to Hayasaka right now imo haha. And yes, thanks to the sis now, we also know how much of a man Miyuki is haha, which probably resembles the father because I think in season 1 we got such an insight too haha. Well, so long as Kaguya likes him for it I don't care lmao. Then, the day arrives. Earlier on though, angel side Kaguya prepared a (literal wedding sized) cake for his day, but man, she then realised what she did before actually giving it to him at the end of the school day. Hmm... I know it's kind of for dramatic effect to show her own inner fighting, but yeah, maybe a bit of a stretch (lol a kid for a judge in court), but suffice it to say Kaguya did the most matured thing ever by ~~telling him to not open the cupboard~~ cutting him a piece of the action. Get it, cake? *laughs* Also, he can cut her up too if she presents herself as a birthday present- And a birthday present too? (Don't tell her that in Chinese culture giving someone a fan is asking for them to separate with you haha) Haha you don't know how happy that guy is now lol. Despite all this, Shirogane himself is still in disbelief that Kaguya did all these for him on his day. I mean, the narrator is literally laying the truth on him and he thinks is a dream?? Come on. *laughs* Anyways, he gotta know, so somehow he has to use his wits to find out for himself. Sadly, the seeds have been planted, as Kaguya walked in with Chika-chan only to realise she doesn't know of his birthday? Yes, apparently her haha. If not for Ishigami's intrusion to the room and telling about his birthday present to him (what a creep, liking guys) (haha), we might see a Kaguya break into pieces and probably die of happiness from seeing the guy he likes with the gift she gave him. Hey, ladies, say that isn't the best thing you want to see in a relationship EVER haha she is learning. All in all, fantastic episode, it may have been dragged out at some point I don't know, but you know, all is fair in love and war. Fair as in, Kaguya as a personal assistant and Shirogane only has his wits or maybe his sister to throw him off his usual image lol bye

Also an animation drawing demo haha

P.S. If you read the monologue of Kaguya when Chika-chan pounces on Kei-chan you'll notice it's very similar to when Chika-chan (sort of) "pounces" on Shirogane haha not even joking go back season 1 and compare (yes the narration said it: the joke is Kei-chan is not a man)
P.P.S. "If it's a question of feelings, that's easy" And Hayasaka is that a rope?? *laughs* No this is not the hentai genre what are you doing to Kaguya-sama~!!... haha
[~~Koga Aoi~~ Kaguya is great so here's a GIF hehe]

Perfection haha

音楽 This Week on Klassic Note

As I'm listening now, Scenarioart's new album is... not exactly awesome, but man is it awesome when you start forgetting all the previews you've heard so far haha. Again, which is still justifying me listening to previews immediately and forgetting all about them so I can still like the new songs- they are great btw. It depends on what type of Scenarioart you like more, I guess. I can take conventional Rock music them, but we know we aren't here for that, so I don't know why they still have a lot of songs on that aspect. Hey, maybe I'm not into them yet. Maybe. But I'm giving a lot than a couple more, so we shall see. Suzuki Masayoshi's best album which includes Anime "Kaguya-sama" opening theme songs this second season is... I didn't review it. *laughs* Hey, convince me to listen to like 40+ songs sung by someone many generations back then me haha. So yeah, only just giving the one. On the topic of giving theme songs, I'm also giving Anime "Yesterday wo Utatte" theme song (yes there is not opening or ending it's just the one, but I suppose changing over the series) from yourness' new digital single which released last week, and... I think I can used to them. But again, not buying them just yet because we know people who can write better melodies then them haha I'm just here for the mood. I haven't gotten time to go listen to Anime "Kakushigoto" theme songs but the ending theme is coming in a special release end May so I guess I'll wait for that instead of dig another old singer's best album HAHA SUZUKI-SAN GOTCHA lol okay (in case you didn't catch that joke the above ending theme song is sung by veteran singer-songwriter Ootaki Eiichi)

On news in Twitter and beyond that is still music related because everyone is online now, GLIM SPANKY, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, cinema staff are among many who released new videos (from themselves or not) (okay cinema staff was a tour documentary not live performance) to give a little of themselves online in this tiring period, so I'm only nothing but thankful because you know, they aren't famous enough to reach here lol. THE ORAL CIGARETTES' new song is... meh haha, and I'll probably give nano.RIPE's new single a chance since I'm not listening to much liao haha

Talking about next week, there's Ryokuoushoku Shakai's new album which won't come out on physical for now because Sony Music but we can still listen to it, and still slated for release is SpecialThanks' new album that's coming soon so yay for new band formation since their hiatus like two years ago, and yes nano.RIPE's new single for Anime. Tell me when they don't do Anime so I can actually give them songs haha like really. Also, my life? Tell me when I'm not busy with work from home so I can actually listen to a couple of releases that have been sitting there for like, momths. Nu-chan I'm sorry~!!

Edit: Lol just realised I didn't even write an outro. Well it's Monday now so I hope you have a "beautiful Sunday" haha that's a Scenarioart new song title haha bye