Your Soul, Your Beat.....you can't get anything better than that

Wow...the last thing i need is a tearjerker and i think i made a mistake when i watched "AngelBeats". I'm lost for words...the one that made this anime is really something.

At first i thought it was a serious anime, then i was laughing before i knew it. The last thing on my mind is that it can make people cry. I didn't cry though (I just felt like i want to, thats all) their are a few anime's that can make me cry. I'm really a sensitive person when it comes to good anime's and good manga's.

The story revolves around a school which is the final destination of teens that have died (without fulfilling things in life). Imagine waking up and the first person you see tell's you that you are already dead. How would that make you feel? Confused probably (especially if you don't have any memories). Yuzuru Otonashi experienced death and was in the middle of the fight between Rebels led by Yuri Nakamura(SSS) and the so called "Angel Character" Kanade Tachibana.

The rebels feels anger towards God for being unfair in their lives. Kanade is considered as an enemy because she is intent of "erasing" their existence (but it was really a misunderstanding). Kanade is not an angel and is also a human with a soul.
The other students in the school are considered as NPC's by Yuri because she thinks that they have no soul.

The rebels have guns, weapons and other things that they use to attack the Angel who is always in the way of their plans. The angel on the other hand is equipped with skills that is capable of matching all of their firepowers combined.

As the plot nears its end, Everyone realized that there was a threat in the "World" that they are in. Shadows appeared out of nowhere and resets everyone (Sucking their soul or something like that). The person continues to live of course but they seem strange and somewhat distant.

The final battle took place and it was as if they were fighting against God himself (of course that was not God himself). The Finale was really a tearjerker with everyone finding fulfillment in life and Moving on to the next life...

Another secret was revealed at the end of the show and Yuzuru confessed his feelings to Kanade. He begged her to stay and help him guide the lost souls who will enter the world. Actually, Kanade was still alive and only wandered to the "World" by accident. She is searching for the person that donated a heart for her. Yeah...Yuzuru was the heart donor and Kanade has his heart.




Well...just watch the last episode until the very end. You might see an unexpected surprise and of course, you decide on what the real ending is. For me, i would prefer something happy and most of you might choose the same.

LevelupLive Championship is tomorrow and i'll be at the World Trade Center by Lunch.

It's time to "Close the Curtain" and the fat lady is about to sing.
Phoenix might not play Levelup Games for a while since we decided to play internationally for a while.

But who knows? Phoenixians will always be Phoenixians and other people that carries our blood might lift the banner once again. Life is full of uncertainty and the only things that stands in their way is the courage to face life's adversity and step on the ladders of success, hardship and defeat...one step at a time.


Keep the Flames Burning!!

Too Slow and Too Fast for Comfort....

I thought that the week is going to start great. I had a date with my little sister last Monday and we just went around the mall to eat and chat and sing (in a booth). Tuesday changed everything and i almost went berserk. I won't get into the details but it is a very disappointing and stressful day for me. I took another day off at work and try to salvage the things that i need to save. Still, it was too late to do anything and there's nothing i can do about it.



My Genshiken hang over is slowly getting better and that is all thanks to Bakuman.
Bakuman is a story about two guys trying to become popular Mangakas.At first, the main character Moritaka Mashiro (Saiko) was drawing something at his notebook during class. He forgot it on the way home and goes back to pick it up. He found Akito Takagi (Takagi) alone in the classroom and he told him that he saw the drawing on his notebook.

This is where everything started. With a little pestering from Takagi, Saiko finally agrees to think about on being a mangaka. The story revolves around the two, doing their best to create a manga that will become an anime. There is a hidden agenda behind it and it was a very sweet story indeed. Saiko's crush Azuki Miho (Miho) wants to become a voice actress. They made a promise to each other to get married when they both fulfilled their dreams. Saiko having a manga serialized and turned into an anime and Miho being the voice actress of the heroine.

I was not dissapointed, the main characters had a hard time and there were a lot of obstacles along the way. The twists of the story was very nice and what really caught my attention is the "Rivalry" aka "Friendly Competition" between different Mangaka's (Manga Authors/Artists).

Thesecompetitions are very inspiring to read and it seems that each unique individual makes the story complete. New characters are continually added to the story and it makes everything more interesting. I'm very sensitive whenever i read a good story and i know that bakuman is a good story. I really look forward on the continuation of the series and hope that it will have a happy ending.



The person that introduced me to manga was my nephew. My initial thought about manga's are boring because unlike animes, they don't move. I was still young back then (my nephew was younger of course) and i was really hooked when i first read Mx0 (check manga sites for more details). The story was very nice and i like the twists. It's really good and i was a little disappointed when it came to an (abrupt) end.




Ever since then, i've read manga's and up till now i always get my "kicks" after a good story. My sister also love reading manga and we usually exchange good manga titles. It's a good thing that i am able to do something to keep my mind off things.
I know that things are going to be hard for me on the next few days. All i can do is grit my teeth and kick all the obstacles on my way.

Frustrating days up ahead...oh well

>___> *sighs*

Not too sick for Gosick =)

I am looking for new anime's and manga's to watch and read, when i happen to see the Manga (soon to be aired as anime) Gosick.Imagine seeing a very cute girl, small, elegant and looks like a doll from every angle...the thing is, she smokes on a pipe :O (Bad gurl =( ).

Yeah~ Gosick is about the story of a little sherlock homes that has the power to tap into the "Fountain of Knowledge". I get the feeling that she has the power to look back at the past (my opinion only). She uses her amazing deduction by patching up evidences, clues, and memories that helps in solving the case. She goes by the name Victorique de Blois "Victorica/Victorique") (wew classy >_>) and the guy who happens to have all the misgivings in a foreign country Kazuya Kujo (a japanese boy studying in a foreign country).

At first i thought that the story was cute, but then again "cuteness" is the main theme of the story. There were rumors that there is a fairy hiding on top of the library (Victorica) that helps solve cases in return for your soul. But, she will also settle for foreign snacks (cookies, cakes etc).

I can't help but remember an anime/manga that has the same sense as Gosick and that would be RosenMaiden.

RozenMaiden is a story about dolls made by the doll maker Rozen. They are able to move around due to contracts and the power of their Rosa Mystica's. These cute dolls are not just for show, they will battle it out until there is only one of them left and that doll will become the most perfect girl "Alice".



The similarities and style may be the same for the main characters "Victorica and Shinku". Both are so full of themselves and confident in everything that they do.

Gosick is going to be aired on January 2011 (at least, that is what i think). I look forward in watching the series and i hope that it will be interesting and funny as well.

Thinking of making Manga/Anime Reviews

Well, I won't deny that Genshiken is 90% responsible for this "wanting to make manga/anime review mood swing" of mine. I really felt good when i managed to say a few things about the anime here and there. I think i might post similar posts after i read a manga or watched an anime. We'll see what happens next, till then i need to quickly get over Genshiken xD!

It really is a P in the A >_>
can't get over it.

Can't get over Genshiken >__>

It really is funny, the first time i saw this manga was at least 2 years ago. I didn't read it at that time because i have so many manga's in my list and i completely forgot it until now. I was made aware of its existence when i was browsing one of my favorite manga sites and i saw it flash on the list. At first, i clicked it just to see what it is. Then i remembered seeing the same manga a few years ago.

Since i was resting from my online job "at that time" I just wanted to kill some time and said to myself "Why not?". Before i knew it, i was clicking page over page...and finishing it straight in 2 days. I don't know what to say. The characters and plot may not seem interesting to other people, but to me it had a "great impact". I don't occasionally read manga's that have the "slice of life" feature, but reading them once in a while felt really good.

Before i knew it, i was addicted to the story and i watched the anime version as well. The anime was good, it strictly followed the manga and I spent the whole day watching season 1 and season 2. It was messy, it was funny, it was crazy and most of all, sometimes i just don't know what to say.

My reason for writing now is to release all that tension in my head. I really don't know why, but unless i write it down I might not get over it. As I was doing my work, i can't help but think about the story and i'm not being productive per se~
Seriously, this is probably the second time this happened to me and i really just need to "Write it down".

I really fell in love with one of the characters and she goes by the name Ogiue. I remembered from way back then, that i really like the "tomboy type" girls and wanted to have one as my Girlfriend. But then again, i guess that is really hard to find in the real world. A possibility of a matchup like that is probably 2%. Still, the show managed to catch my interest and I'm probably one of the thousand (if not millions) of people that is happy that the manga is continued. I just hope that there is hope for a season 3. I mean, there is still a lot left unfinished and it has been....3 years since Genshiken has been sleeping.

I really need to start writing on my work now and i think I'm feeling better. Writing down this stuff helped me calm my nerves. More importantly, i think it will still take me a couple of days to recover from the manga/anime.

LU live is just around the corner and i really want to see the Phoenixians go all out and win the championship. Whether we win or Lose it's alright, The most important thing is the time we spent together and the things we did together.

For now let me say this...I jsut can't get over Genshiken....Damn it! ~__~

Back to work...and time to write some articles.



Keep the Flames Burning.

The End of the Beginning...and the Beginning of one Thing

September has been a great month and it was very exciting indeed. A lot happened and let me tell you just a few. Phoenix finally had the chance of going to LevelUp live for the Championship of Rohan Online (which is of course, i am a member of the clan). We also had a few discussions here and there and we finally decided that it is time to fly and challenge ourselves in a new game. We decided to try Aika Global (An international Online game with a lot of players) to test our skills and our wills.

We also enjoyed quality time with each other (The Guild) in a Resort in Bulacan (A place in the Philippines). Goodbyes are really hard to do because as you know, it is hard for those that will leave...and those that is left behind.

Phoenix has grown into something that was almost deemed impossible a few years ago.
A dream of a single individual and supported by many.
Dreams can be turned into realities, Just extend your hand and grab the opportunity.
People will hate you, will love you, will respect you and will humiliate you.
But through it all, without a doubt.
You will find others that share the same commitment and them alone will make you proud.

My rantings in this post is not just for show, It is my feeling when sparks fly and neon lights glow. I hope that someday there will come a time.
When our light will shine brightest and be known for all time.
Till that fateful day arrives, I will tell you this.
Don't be afraid to Lose, Don't be Afraid to Fall.
The sweetest of victories will be achieved after the Fall.
Pride is a sin and is a curse.
Everyone has it, will fight for it, will even die for it.
I am no exemption and that is true.
This place i hold now, those people that i knew.
I hope that happiness and sadness will see them through.

To those that will still follow the winds that we ride.
Support the feathers and help us in our flight.
The people around you might tell you this.
With the left i will hold you,
With the right i will protect you
The rest i will leave it all to you.

With all the things i said, and all that i will ever say.
Thank you for everything and for making us stay.
The world goes round and from the top you will go bottom.
Rise up, Fly up and move forward to tomorrow.
Just like the Phoenix in its flight in the skies,
Take the challenge and all that will rise.
Make your stand and endure the defeat.
It is bitter and painful but is needed to succeed.

A new chapter may had been written,
a new story has been told.
But, rest assured there are still a lot left untold.
I will ask you to be patient,
For i will tell you with patience.
The tale on which Phoenixians only Know.

Keep the Flames Burning.

When Skills and Wills Collide!

I turned a year older this month and i appreciated the lessons that i had learned in that precious one year of my life. My birthday wish for myself is a little different this year. I wish for happiness for my family and success in whatever we do. Not to mention good health and stronger bonds for another year. I didn't bake a cake for myself, but i did make something. Not as extravagant but nevertheless a mouthful. Improvement and constant change is something that i do not welcome so readily. It takes time to accept and enough "space" to think it through. Well you shouldn't dwell too much about it, as you know I'm a little bit crazy and that is all you should know.

I define the word stupid for every person i face, of course i am no exemption. Grown ups are still kids deep down inside. You become an adult when you started to know the word "Responsibility". Adulthood and maturity doesn't start when you grow hairs, change the tone of your voice, become more intelligent and develop muscles. It is how you perceive life and what you think is right or wrong.

Right or wrong, True or False, Left or Right are very interesting topics. You will continuously ask yourself what is right? what is wrong? If we know that it is wrong, then why do we still do it? Simple questions and yet there are no simple answers. Men and Women have subjected to ask themselves on what they want in the future. It is easy to say, I want to be a lawyer, an engineer, a doctor, a pilot. But in time, this childish dreams get a taste of "reality" and reality is something that can be really hurt you. It can slap you, punch you and at times can destroy your dreams.

But enough of that Philosophical talk. Your only obligation is to do what you want in life. Be it right or wrong, do what you must.

I have long argued with myself about the consequences that my actions had done through the years. I know i made a lot of mistakes and i know why i made those mistakes. All i can wish for is that i would not make those same mistakes again.

My stupidity is Legendary, so is my sense of humor. My imagination knows no bounds and my hands and fingertips have their limits. Writing has been my passion and doing things i like make it possible. Now I face a dilemma, my fingers and hands are feeling that tingling sensation already. Not a good sign and something i don't want to happen so soon. But, i know that there is always a way around things.

Because "God places the heaviest burden to those that can carry its Weight".
I know that if my mind can conceive it, my heart can believe it, I will definitely...and without a doubt achieve it.

"Now as i look upon the fiery colors of red,
I make sure that my mind is not read.
For the better or worse of this dilemma,
My answer will be known throughout the millennia.
I will choose the path that I will take,
i know that my future is at stake.
Walk with me and you soon will see,
The things i want will belong to me."



I will also change the song list and add better ones.
Enjoy everyone ^^,
Keep the Flames Burning