Currently in JDorama mode January 18, 2010
Posted by hayase in Anime Progress Report, State of the Proxy.Tags: Dance in the Vampire Bund
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I got bitten by the jdorama bug again, so yeah, the next lists will take longer to publish. I hope I’ll tire by Saturday, so that I could post something. Anyway, haven’t finished a single episode from the winter season. Vampires vs Kimutaku? I chose the latter. 
Right now I’m plowing through Galileo–because Shibasaki Kou is in it. =) I just loved her performance in Orange Days. And then after that something from Ueno Juri. Hehehe.
Till next, ja!
[Lists 2010] All-time Faves and Rankings: Yuri and Shoujo Ai January 4, 2010
Posted by hayase in Blue Drop, Lists, Maria-sama ga Miteru, Milestones, Rankings, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Simoun.Tags: Aoi Hana, Candy Boy, ICE, Kannazuki no Miko, Mai Otome, Oniisama e, Sasameki Koto, Strawberry Panic!, Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito
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This is what I have been referring to in my New Year post. I will rank the shows I’ve watched for each genre/grouping. I am not yet sure about the complete list of genres/groupings that I will tackle, because I doubt if there is enough material for most of them. But the major ones are slice of life, comedy, shounen, and of course, mecha. But today I will tackle yuri/shoujo-ai. (Warning: There might be some spoilers, but just a few.)
Would you ever abandon anime? January 1, 2010
Posted by hayase in My So-Called Editorials and Other Stuff.4 comments
If I remember right, this was the question that blogging senpai Hopeless Sensei asked a few years ago. His blog is gone now, I don’t know what I wrote back then too. But this is not a rehash. The twist is this: if ever anime can no longer be (easily) found for free in the internet, would you abandon it as a hobby?
A new year, another new beginning January 1, 2010
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Happy New Year!
There are so many things I’d like to do this year, I don’t know where to begin.
But first off, let me congratulate myself for the least stressful rankings post evar. I don’t know how many hours it took but I am glad I finished it before 2010 came around. Whew.
Looking back, 2009 was for me the year of missed opportunity. On a personal level, I got stuck in a haze of indecision, grasping for direction in the sea of life. (As to what that means, it’s not anime-related so I’ll save you my dear readers from the boring details.) Blogging-wise, I was not able to execute my intended plans for this blog. I was not even able to celebrate the 3rd year anniversary of Cute Proxy’s Anime Rants! How did that happen??!!
Merry Christmas! December 25, 2009
Posted by hayase in Anime Progress Report.Tags: Bakemonogatari
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Hehehe. I’m online, and not sleeping. Why? I just caught up with Bakemonogatari. I finished watching all subbed eps today. Verdict? I like it!
I probably passed over this show in the summer season when I read the fanservice tag attached to it. Surprisingly, I was able to ‘overcome’ that annoyance. I think the staplers helped a bit. 
I recommend this to those who haven’t seen it and are looking for something to marathon this Christmas vacation, the fanservice isn’t that bad. Though it seems the show hasn’t ended yet.
Now I’m off to get some sleep, ja!
Anime Progress Report: Blues and Strawberries Edition December 21, 2009
Posted by hayase in Anime Progress Report, Aria, Cross Game, Maria-sama ga Miteru.Tags: Aoi Bungaku, Aoi Hana, Canaan, Cross Game, Ikuta Toma, No Longer Human, Osamu Dazai, Sasameki Koto, Strawberry Panic!
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Yep, finally got the urge write a progress report again. And spoiler warnings for Aoi Bungaku.
Aoi Bungaku 01-04 / No Longer Human
I really don’t like Yozo, how weak he was, and how unfortunate that he couldn’t help even his wife who was being abused. His friend, Horiki, was also despicable–taking advantage of Yozo, also not helping Yozo’s wife. I cannot understand, despite being men, how they could be so spineless. Come to think of it, most men in this story are a-holes. The only thing that I was wondering was, could Yozo have been saved? At that time period, it must have been hard to get real treatment for him.
Also, that part where Osamu Dazai’s life was explained really helped a lot. I was wondering, why write such a depressing story? Then because of that explanation I was like, ok, so that’s why.
Anyway, since I didn’t like this tragic story (what happened to Yozo’s wife was really, really bad), I banished the thought of reading the original work. I saw a copy in one bookstore, but the fact that it was expensive prevented me from buying it.
On the other hand, according to Wikipedia, a movie is being made which stars Ikuta Toma! Because I liked Ikuta Toma in HanaKimi, I’m very interested in watching how he performs in this one. He’s got good looks, but can he act Yozo’s part convincingly? We’ll see.
The anime line-up for winter is… December 19, 2009
Posted by hayase in GUNDAM, Nodame Cantabile.Tags: Dance in the Vampire Bund, Katanagatari, Miracle Train, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Sex Pistols
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…weak, as usual.
The only faint hope is Nodame Cantabile Finale, and I don’t have high expectations even for this one. The next thing that captures a faint interest is Katanagatari, as the pic doesn’t look too fanservicey. An automatic entry is Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn because it’s mecha.
The other series I will take a look at for the possible lulz (along the lines of Miracle Train), are Dance in the Vampire Bund for the lolis and Sex Pistols out of curiousity. 
Link: The winter 2010 anime preview c/o hashihime.
I’m free!! December 6, 2009
Posted by hayase in State of the Proxy.Tags: JLPT
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The JLPT yoke that had been cast upon me is now gone!! Yipeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
This is the second time I took the JLPT level 2. I’m not confident that I passed, though I was not as frustrated after the test as I was last year. I think my listening test was better than last year’s, though I’m not as confident with the reading and kanji tests. But I’m happy now that it’s over.
Next year, I won’t be taking JLPT anymore, even if I pass this year’s test (though my chances are still slim). I’ll think about it again in 2011.
For now, it’s gonna be fun times again!
