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君が望む永遠 (Kimi ga Nozomu Eien) Special Concert DVD
This is the DVD that came as a bonus with the third volume of Kiminozo. It comes with three songs, the intro to the anime, the intro to the game, and the ending to the game (and final ending to anime) which was sung by rino/Megumi. I was impressed with the live version of the game intro, but mostly for the instrumentals. I didn't believe they could pull off such a "manufactured" sound live, but they did a pretty good job. Minami's singing falls short of the original version (I'm sure they re-engineered her voice for the soundtrack). She still sings quite well though, given that she was trying to hype up the crowd. The intro to the game is the same clip that was included in DVD #3 with some more footage before the song. Rino's singing started off pretty slow, but as she got into the song, her singing ability really showed. She really sounded like she was going to cry at the end, which actually is quite appropriate for the song. I almost cried when I first finished the game. In addition to the songs, it has a few minutes of MC talk before and after each song, hosted by the two guys who make up 3-nin Musume (see Kiminozo Radio OP/ED Single). Now they are *strange*. Finally, there's an interview with the seiyuu for Haruka, Takayuki, and Shinji where they talk about the show a bit. Not all that interesting. Plus, I really wanted to see Tomo-rin, but apparently, she's not very camera friendly. |
Title: 君が望む永遠〜凉宮家のお見舞い返し〜 (Kimi ga Nozomu Eien, A Visit Back to Suzumiya's) |
妹 (Akane) Vol. 5
Another deep chapter, this time it focuses on Akane and her biological mother. The story about how she ended up being his stepsister is revealed. Meanwhile, it's no longer a secret that Akane has a crush on Shinpei. Bonus is a first color page with Akane styling with blue hair! 46. ゆうやけこやけ (Sunset Glow): Chappati goes back and is told that she has to perform a difficult tightrope stunt by tomorrow, despite the fact that's she's quite tired. She trains and trains, but never gets it right. However, she is determined to as the manager says her colleagues welfare depend on her performance. 47. 声援が呼ぶキセキ (The Miraculous Cheer): She falls during the performance and becomes depressed. However, she becomes a hero again when she saves a little girl from a burning building. 48. 家族旅行 (Family Travel): Akane takes a part-time job so she can save enough money to bring her brother to the countryside to watch Sakura bloom. She had promised their father before that she'd bring the 4 of them here, but Shinpei is the only family member she's got. The manager of the inn thinks they're a lovely couple. 49. 桜の夜 (Night of Sakura): They spend the night on the same futon (because of the manager thinking Shinpei is just shy). The next day they bring the photo of their parents to see Sakura bloom. 50. 危ない感触 (Dangerous Touch): Suzu sees Akane trying to hold hands with Shinpei as they're walking. Although they may be able to do that, Suzu knows that they'll never be able to kiss, and that's where she thinks she has her opportunity. 51. あの人の足音 (The Sounds of That Person's Footsteps): Suzu and Shinpei go on a date on Sunday. At first, Shinpei tells Akane he's got work, but Tetsu, who wants to get closer to Akane, tells him the truth. Akane's not too happy at Shinpei's deceit. Meanwhile, a lawyer representing Akane's biological mom pays a visit to the auto shop. 52. Confession - 告白: Shinpei concludes his date with Suzu. Mio is at the shop and hears from the lawyer that Akane's mom wants to see her. Mio pays a visit afterwards to Akane, intending on telling her the situation. However, Akane is excited that Shinpei is coming back and tells Mio that she loves Shinpei. 53. 母・・・登場・・・ (Mother...Appears): Shinpei knows about the mother and seems to be a little disturbed by it. He goes to a fancy hotel where he finally meets her. 54. おもかげ (Image): The mother explains to Shinpei why things happened the way they did. She became a famous jewelry designer, and baby Akane had come in second to her job. That was the reason for the divorce and their separation. 55. Last Smile: Shinpei finds out from the lawyer that the reason why the mother came back for Akane is because she has a sickness and may only live for at most 10 more years. Shinpei goes back to the apartment, not telling Akane anything. 56. 母として (As a Mother): Shinpei and Akane are at his workplace when Shinpei sees the lawyer and mother spying on them. The mother is happy to see her daughter again, even if it's in secret. Shinpei tells them to visit his mom's grave. Later, the mother decides to leave, but she collapses in her car. 57. 涙の決意 (The Resolve of Tears): After visiting his mother's grave again, he goes to Akane's mother's sickbed and tells her that he'll return Akane to her, but only after she's done with high school. |
Title: 妹 (Akane) Vol. 5 "Last Smile" |
ぴたテン (PitaTEN) Vol. 6
This volume focuses mostly on Kotaro and Shia's past with Kotaro visiting scenes from his grandfather's life and finds out how it ties in with Misha, Shia's, and his life. Quite a moving segment of the story. There's a quite lovely first color page and a letter from the author. Note to self: Remember the kanji, not the pronunciations to names. Otherwise you'll get your self terribly confused. 32. 見知らぬ時間ののぞき方 その二 (How to Peek at A Strange Time, Part 2): Kotaro is still in that strange time where he's seeing a boy, Taro and Shima. While Taro and Shima becomes good friends, strange things happen like sparrows dying after being handled by Shima. Shima's family's house (she's adopted) gets destroyed. Kotaro comes to the conclusion that Taro is his great-grandfather. 33. 探し物の見つけ方 その一 (How to Find What You're Looking For, Part 1): Kotaro comes back to reality. After he gets injured in his confrontation with the strange boy that's accompanying Shia, he asks Misha if she could take him back to that time again. She does so and takes him to when Taro was a college student in Tokyo. 34. 探し物の見つけ方 その二 (How to Find What You're Looking For, Part 2): Taro bumps into Shima again. While he's grown, Shima is still looks like a child. Even though Taro has a girlfriend, eventually he chooses Shima. A big earthquake happens. 35. 探し物の見つけ方 その三 (How to Find What You're Looking For, Part 3): While trying to rescue Shima inside a collapsed building, Taro himself gets trapped. Shima uses her powers as the devil to save him. Some time passes and now they have two kids, 小太郎 (Kotaro) and 志乃 (Shino) (different spelling that current day Kotaro and Shino). At the end, Kotaro flashes to darkness and then to a lake with another mysterious boy. 36. 探し物の見つけ方 その四 (How to Find What You're Looking For, Part 4): That boy is Kotaro (grandfather), and for some reason, he can see the visiting-through-time Kotaro. It is there that Kotaro (grandfather) first sees Misha and befriends her. 37. 探し物の見つけ方 その五 (How to Find What You're Looking For, Part 5): Kotaro comes back and finds out that his great-grandfather has just passed away. He goes out to find Shia and tells her about the death of her husband. Although her memory was erased, had her name changed, the memories comes back to her. She then comes back to Misha and Kotaro. |
Title: ぴたテン (PitaTEN) Vol. 6 |
まほろまてぃっく (Mahoromatic) Vol. 6 LE
Good volume, some more chapters with Minawa as she tries to fit in with the rest of the crew. The main highlight of this chapter though, is the connection between the aliens, Saints, Vespa, and The Keeper (management people?). From the ending, it looks like Minawa is going to have to make some decisions in the next volume. Limited edition of this manga comes with a Mahoro figurine. As for the book, there are the comics on the front and back covers, color pages in front, and two out-of-story chapters which were published in June and January of the serialization dates. 1. 機械に心 (Heart In a Machine): The gang goes to the flea market and the girls pick up different costumes. Unbeknownst to them is that the costumes are actually devices in which the Keeper's android, #154, aka Pumpkin Head can read the wearer's thoughts. Feldrance, Keeper's android #227, is with Pumpkin Head when he tries to go inside of Mahoro, but Mahoro has some sort of defense mechanism which causes Pumpkin Head's head to go pop. Meanwhile, Suguru and Mahoro finally realize that Hamaji has a crush on Minawa. 2. 愛より甘いちょびっと苦し (Sweeter than Love, A Tiny Bit of Pain): It's Valentine's Day. Minawa gets taught what Valentine's means and she reluctantly gives her chocolates to Hamaji. The other girls all give their chocolates to Suguru, who, being undecided, eats all the chocolates at once. Minawa is spotted talking with Feldrance and Suguru's grandfather, the captain of Vespa comes to his house. 3. 祖父と孫と (Grandfather and Grandson): Suguru's grandpa is quite a character. His secretary, 椎名 (Shina), tells Mahoro that the fated day between the aliens and humans is quickly approaching, so he wanted to visit. Gramps has a flashback about Suguru's next of kins. In America, there's some urgency with the president and the revelation of aliens to the public. But at home, the gang drinks and parties. After everyone's asleep, gramps gives Suguru some paternal advice. 4. 宵の明星 (Evening Star): In the park, gramps has a chat with Kanzaki and tells him the events 40 years ago that started conflict between Vespa, Keeper, and the aliens, who are called Saints . Later, gramps departs from Suguru's house. 4. 僕が一番欲しかったもの (What I Wanted the Most): Hamaji and Minawa go on a date (with Suguru and Mahoro trailing, of course) where Hamaji confesses to her. She smiles back and says she's extremely happy, which is good enough for Hamaji. 5. 何でもない夜 (A Night Where Nothing Happens): The younger girls have a slumber party at Rin's house while Mahoro and Suguru are alone. They have their fun and games, but at the end, Feldrance appears outside the house mentioning that it's time for Minawa to return. |
Title: 6. まほろまてぃっく： 笑顔の素敵なメイドさん (Vol. 6 Mahoromatic: A Maid With a Nice Smile) LE
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