4 hours of sleep....Very nice Indeed =)

My sleeping habits had "Greatly" improved since the last time i had posted in this blog. Now i finally understand, the reason why i was not getting enough sleep. I think, people don't get enough sleep because "They're thinking of too many things", which causes them to use their brain, when the time for it to rest has come. Now, I'm not saying that this is "the only reason" behind sleep deprived people. There are a lot of factors behind it and I'm just saying one of the many possibilities.

Now, back to anime reviews.

Asobi Ni Ikuyo....was way better than i expected. Why? It was very "refreshing" (for me). I didn't expect the twists that happened in the story and it was a good thing that it happened. I wonder what would happen if UFO made themselves known in real life. I bet it would be the "biggest" thing that humanity will ever face. Of course, i wouldn't mind if they're cute =P (To each his own).




Asobi ni Ikuyo is a story about an Alien (Elis/Erisu) that came to earth to collect information about our planet. Her mission? to make relations between Catians (Their race) and Earthlings (meaning us). Now, it wasn't easy because it seems that the main protagonist is the only one that realizes the seriousness of the situation and most of the people around him have their own agenda, when it comes to Elis.

Kakazu Kio a guy with enough sense to realize that the "alien" he met was real and tries his best to understand her (in his own way, of course). While his seemingly carefree attitude towards his fellow girl companions remains on the "Acceptable main lead" route. He can be a little dense when it comes to "moves" done by other people except Elis.

Elis is a 16 year old Catian that found earth to be filled with delicious foods to eat (Favorite? Anything that has MEAT on it). Well, she has her own problems because her mating season has finally come (Cat in heat, yeah i have cats...they can be quiet annoying when that time comes). She's a kind hearted, well maybe not so innocent...gurl and her personality makes the story go round.

Aoi Futaba Bubble Gum Crisis mode? well not really, but still pretty close. A girl that has the ability to teleport anything within 50 meters to her hands (Anything? yeah...anything *wink wink*). Well she has long hair, has a very pretty face and...flat chested. Still, even a gunslinger girl like her can have her cute moments and those are worth watching.She has a crush on Kio and does her best to improve herself.

Manami Kinjou "Childhood Friend" and she also has a tomboyish personality. Of course, she also likes Kio but tries to hide her real feelings and supports Aoi in her attempts to catch his attention. Well, she really love guns and goes nuts over them. While her standing for Kio's attention is on the "childhood friend" level, there are times when that line is breached every now and then.

Asobi Ni Ikuyo is one of those anime's that makes you crave for more. The funny scenes and the plot is something that will make your time and effort worthwhile.

Hope you guys enjoyed the Month of March and now...we face April once again =)

Till next time...

Keep the Flames Burning!

Surprises that comes in Small Packages

It has been a very long and tiring week for me and i am a bit surprised to find myself "finally falling asleep" for 2-3 hours every day. It has been a big improvement for me, because i am seriously sleep deprived and 2-3 hours of sleep is a "big deal" for me. I think the vodka which I had been drinking over the past few nights has finally done its job and swept me away to dreamland before i knew it.

I've been too lax with my exercise routine lately and my tummy is bulging once again. I really need to stay motivated because I feel like if i don't, all my hard work will go down the drain. I want to be true to what i had promised myself during the start of the year and I should really set my priorities.

Having said all that, i find it refreshing to find a few things changing around me. I don't know if these changes are for the best (or for the worst), but i do know that "it's about time" for these changes to happen. I Just hope that I'll be able to finish all the things that i have set for myself, before the first quarter of the year is over.

I have no anime reviews for you guys this week because the titles that i watched are....hmmmm...."doesn't feel right?" Although, I'm going to tell you the list of anime's that i am going to watch this week. Among them is the latest Ghibli movie "Karigurashi no Arietti" or better known as "The Borrower Arietty". I had been anticipating the subbed version for the past few months now and i got a good recommendation on where i could watch it.

Honestly, the past few Ghibli movies has been "not my kinda thing" and i had high expectations for it. Asobi ni iku yo! is one of the anime series that i am going to watch for this week. I do hope that it is "interesting", I'm not really a maniac when it comes to cat ears (and fox ears) but i did enjoy the anime series "Wolf and Spice" in the past and seeing "Erisu/Elis" brings back memories.

Whether these titles are good or bad, I'll let you know before this month is over. I wish you guys all the best and may your week be fruitful and full of happiness.

Till next time,

Keep the Flames Burning!

Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice....No, I'm not talking about Powerpuff Girls

For the past week, i had been constantly reading the latest updates on what is happening in Japan and i feel like it is something that has gone out of control. Although honestly, i'll admit that at first i didn't think that it wasn't "that serious". Why did i think of that? Basically, Japan is a country built for earthquakes and it wouldn't be an exaggeration if i say that earthquakes has been a "norm" for them for years.

However,After watching the videos and seeing pictures of the devastation...it made me realize that even a country such as Japan can have "serious problems" if they are sandwiched by things that go beyond their control. First the earthquake, that alone is not a big deal...the big deal is what came after the quake and that is the Tsunami. Like i previously stated, Japan is more than prepared for an earthquake (and even tsunami, in their own way), But the waves that hit their shores were more than what they had expected. It swept away towns, erased villages from the face of the country and leaving destruction and death in its wake. Then we have the nuclear crisis to wrap it all up and what do we have? A Shawarma of Epic Proportions (sorry for the metaphor i used).

It makes people think that they are lucky, for living their lives everyday (no matter how boring it is). We don't really see how important things are, until they are gone. It's all about "Human Nature". There is nothing we can do about it, because it is a fact no matter how hard we deny it.

I'm a little ashamed myself because when the earthquake happened, the "first thing" that I thought was the Manga and Anime weekly Updates. Yes, it was petty and i admit that. Still, i believe that Japan will be able to bounce back from its losses and although lives cannot be replaced, a country will always find ways to rebuild. Not for the dead, but for those that are left behind.

Now Back to Anime Reviews...

I'm very happy to have found something very fun to watch for the past few days and i would like to share it to you. The anime that i will give a review this week is "KanaMemo"

This light comedy and slice of life anime has everything that you'll need (if you're the one who appreciates good things to watch). Yes, it has sugar, spice and everything nice...and that also includes anything in between. (--,) trust me you'll like this one for sure.



This is a story about a girl named Kana Nakamachi, she has lost her only living relative (her grandma) and she left her home in search of a new place to stay. She tried to find work at any place that offers food and boarding. Then she was involved in a "bike accident" and was brought to the place on where she will experience a lot of "firsts" in her life. She is a shy, soft spoken girl that has a tendency to get "spooked" easily. She would readily believe that ghosts and aliens exist and has her own cute way of showing her affection to other people.

Living alongside with her in the Newspaper office is a group of girls that have varying characteristics and personality.

Saki Amano called chief by everyone in the office (despite her age). She's a very strong willed person and i guess, the only one that has "common sense" among the group. She often gets mad when the work that needs to be done is not being properly done. Still, she's a very kind girl that prioritize business more than anything else (well aside from those things that are more important to her, like the girls living with her). She keeps everyone in line especially Haruka, whenever she tries to sexually harass Kana.

Haruka Nishida What can i say about this woman? A lot of things...she is an "ultra super mega loli pervert". Has a weakness for cute little girls and her imagination knows no bounds. Likes to think of "perverted things" and often finds time to grope a few girls every now and then (especially the Chief, Mikan and Kana). But when push comes to shove, she gives her best to give advice and offers a more adult like point of view (Only for a few seconds). Likes to drink the booze that she probably makes by herself and gives the story, the Girl action that it needs.

Yume Kitaoka Another strange addition to the girls that lives with Kana. The truth is, she is a really richh person and i think i find it hard to believe that she works on a newspaper office to deliver papers everyday. Well duh...you know what i mean. She likes sweet things and likes to add sweet things (EG: SUGAR) to almost anything. She shares a unique relationship with Yuki (Yuriness is it familiar to you? xD). Yes, kissing and the likes and they are really close to each other. Gives the group the jolt it needs from time to time and a very happy go lucky person at heart.

Yuki Minami is a very tall girl that has only Yume on her mind and gets jealous, whenever her attention goes to someone else. Even if she doesn't talk much, this girl speaks out what she has in mind and helps Kana from time to time. Prefers to stay as close to Yume as possible and i think in a girl to girl relationship, she is the "Girl" and that is how many percieve her as well (my opinion only).

Hinata Azuma Another one with some sense in the group (from time to time) and also one of Kana's closest companions. She likes money and is doing her best (Well...best in her own way i think) to pass the exams needed to enter college. She already failed twice...(or was it thrice? O_o) and is trying her best to get it right this time. Occassionally stops Haruka from harassing Kana (like Chief does) and makes Kana feel better whenever she feels down.

Mikan Kujin Tsundere character....you got to have at least one in your story *cough*. This hmmm...."Lady" (She gives off the vibes that makes you believe that she is from a very rich family) is not very honest with herself and can be considered as Kana's Best friend in the story. They met during a rainy encounter and got along well after a few mishaps on the way. She is also from a rival newspaper agency, but that doesn't stop her from befriending Kana and getting along with everyone even with Saki (Assistant chief of the Newspaper Agency that Kana works in).

This story really is something worth watching and it can definitely give you that smile that you are craving for. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to bring a smile in their face and make their day right.

I'm still having problems in getting some sleep at night and i think it's only getting worse. My mind is really exhausted and whenever i get out of bed every morning, i feel really tired rather than refreshed. The two "extra soft" pillow that i bought to help me get some sleep didn't work and i think i have to knock myself unconscious to get the sleep that i badly need. I don't really want to resort to sleeping pills and i will only do it as a last resort. Maybe I'll just buy some vodka and mix it with something else. I'll drink it every night if i have to and that is how bad i really wanted to get some sleep lately.

Getting a hyperactive mind can have it's disadvantages and i think it is starting to affect my work. Sleeping pills is still an option...but i'd rather not use them if given the choice. Today I'm suffering from a migraine and it is taking its toll on me....

Have a Great week everyone and i hope that you're getting the sleep that you rightfully deserve.

Till next time...

Keep the Flames Burning!

Going back to Step 1 and Trying to get some Sleep

I've finished reading the Japanese book that i have and i'm not satisfied with what i had gained so far. Even if someone is teaching me Japanese every Saturday (Arigato Sensei xD!). To be honest, my katakana still sucks at times and i always wonder if i'm saying it right. The thing is, i'm confident about reading Hiragana now and that is something that i could congratulate myself with. My plan is to wrap Hiragana and Katakana this month and finally settle things with sentence construction and learn a few Kanji's by next month. Time sure flies and i feel that I am running behind schedule.

The story that i have written is still on hold, but the chapters that will follow the last is all lined up (in my brain). That much is true and i'm happy that i can easily type it when i finally finish learning on how to read Japanese (read only, but i still don't understand some of the words) without looking at my notes or my Japanese dictionary.

Writing has always been fun and i hope that i can continue to write for a long time. Since my brain can be too hyper at times, i don't get the sleep that i need everyday. It's more like, i just lie down and wait for morning to come. My body is rested but my mind is exhausted. My mom thinks that i sleep a lot already, because after doing my online job (which is 2-4 hours everyday) i sleep during the afternoons and wake up to have dinner, then sleep again. Yeah~ i live a very "happy go lucky life" if i have to say so myself =P

There was a phrase that i happened to come by a few months ago and that is the saying "Don't take life seriously, you'll never get out alive anyway" well that was originally from Van Wilder (i think, i just revised it a little).

I just found out today when i searched again for that phrase that there are more quotes from Van Wilder and it is quite funny as well, well a little perverted at times but it's funny that much is true. Another worthwhile quote that i can share with you guys that came from him is "Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere".

Everyone worries about something and the thing is, what are you going to do about it? If you don't take action then your problems will not be solved and your worrying will never cease. That is what i plan to do at the moment and although i can't honestly say that i will stop worrying (because i wont), at least i'll do something about it.

Now what else? not much, no anime reviews for this week because i haven't found a decent thing to watch. If this continues, then I'll tell you all the anime's that have became my favorites in the past and I'm sure that you'll be seeing memory lane once again (that is if you like watching anime).

Till then, i bid you guys a great week and pray that you are living happy and fruitful lives.

Until then, Keep the Flames Burning!

Finding My Eden

Before the Love month of February comes to an end, i would like to share to you one of the best anime stories that i have watched so far. It's not surprising if you heard of this title before, but if you don't then take this as a good opportunity to watch it.
The anime that I'm talking about is Higashi no Eden or better known as the "Eden of the East".

Somehow, when i first watched the first few episodes, it reminded me (again) of the Gibli movies that i love watching a few years back. At the same time, i remembered another anime title because of the few similarities that i felt (well they are not really similar, it's just the feeling) and that anime is Honey and Clover. Oh Boy~ that's memory lane for you and these slice of life series can really make an impression on you.

Ok back to Eden of the East, Saki Morimi visited Washington DC to see the Whitehouse up close and personal. She doesn't have any idea that the Whitehouse is not the only thing that she'll be seeing up close and it surprised her a little. A naked man holding a gun was just across the street from her and apparently this guy has no memory whatsoever. The only thing that he has is a mysterious looking cellphone and a gun.The name of the guy is Akira Takizawa.

Now after a few mishaps in a foreign country, the two of them went back to Japan together and that is where the story slowly unfolds. Akira later found out that he is part of the "Selecao" game to pick the one that would make Japan a better place. There are other twelve individuals including him in this game and all of them has a cellphone with the same characteristics (including 10 Billion Yen). Through this phone they are able to contact the operator "Juiz" and give her any kind of orders and it will be done in the manner that it can be accomplished. From assassinations to firing missiles to any part of the world Juiz does them all.

Noblesse Oblige or the so called "Noble Obligation" is the only way a selecao is judged by his deeds. In the case that his or her digital money becomes 0, he is eliminated from the game.

Well, some parts of the story surprised me, especially when you're focused on the story and you thought that everything is pretty normal....until you see a pair of angel wings (OOOOPPPS! damn spoiler! *slap*).

At the end of the 11 episodes, missiles are once again fired at japan and Akira ordered Juiz to intercept them with his own arsenal of military firepower. As missiles meet missles and thanks to a bunch of naked Neets that helped him with the use of the computer software "Eden of the East", he was able to stop the destruction that would have happened if he didn't stop it on time.

Akira thought that the only way to save Japan was to "rule it" and so he made himself king of Japan. But of course, Japan doesn't have any Kings so what did Juiz do? simple, erase his memory and make him the son of the prime minister. Which will be revealed in the next two movies that will complete the series.




Their lovestory? must i call it that? lol...well yeah, their lovestory <3 Saki and Akira find themselves in a complicated relationship against all odds and together will they be able to save Japan and themselves from Human Greed and Ambition?

Mind you, the story is very refreshing and something that you don't see in any of the manga's or anime's that you have watched so far. Eden of the East is composed of 11 episodes and two Movies and their titles are The King of Eden and Paradise Lost respectively.

As February comes to an end, it also means that the beginning of March is just a day away. Fortunately for us, that means another month of hardships, tribulations, success and happiness for all of us. Hope you enjoyed February and may March be a better month for you.

Till next time...

Keep the Flames Burning!

Never Ending Dreams that Will Soon be a Reality

For the past week, there has been a dream that i kept on having every night. Well i wouldn't call it a dream "per se". More like my overly active imagination at work almost every night. It was a scene that i'm doing in my story and believe it or not it took me a week to finally perfect it. Been running my software program in my head to get the best desirable ending for it though and it pushed my brain to the limit of exhaustion.

I can't count the number of times I changed the story in my head and thinking back now, it got better as the days went on. Still, it was something that was too much of a hassle and i was worried for a sec that it might affect the way i do things. But I'm glad that everything is finished and i can move on to the next chapter of my life.

Now back to Anime Reviews =)



When i first started to watch certain anime series (which was a few years ago) I preferred to watch fantasy type animes or just any anime that has a cute story (and drawings if i can find one). To name a few, i was quite interested in the story of Kamichama Karin and the anime that came after it which was Shugo Chara.

Well I'll start with Kamichama Karin First

Karin Hanazono (Her full name also means "The Flower Bell of the Flower Garden")is a girl that is able to transform to a Goddess through the power of a ring. So what kind of girl is she? your typical main heroine...clumsy, stupid at times, has bad grades at school and most of all...has a "transformation sequence" <---hahaha

Her Life only got more complicated when she was able to transform as a goddess and Kazune Kujyou took her in. If Karin is your typical Heroine, then this guy is the typical lead actor. Good Looking, Good Grades, Good Manners and has a very perverted side when exposed to "alcohol". There were a few interesting facts about the story which meant that the past and future were constantly engaged with each other. Yeah and surprisingly enough, they even got married some time in the future.

Another interesting fact is that the girl that is living with them Himeka Kujyou was in some case their "daughter". Well it is best to watch the anime or read the manga to get what i mean because you won't get any spoilers from me. Karin's relationship with Kazune slowly developed as they spend more time with each other and the story behind it is pretty cute. They often fight at times but still get along well in the end.

Their arch enemy the Karasuma's are also out to get the power of the rings and they are pretty nice for some bad guys, if i do say so myself.

As the good and bad gods and goddesses battle it out for the power of the rings, the story slowly unfolds and more secrets are revealed as time went on. This is one of the anime that i really enjoyed a few years ago and i highly recommend it to people that likes to watch something worth watching. That being said, If you're looking for something light and fun to watch then Kamichama Karin will be just right for you.


I think at some point (If you like to watch anime) you might have encountered the anime title Shugo Chara.



Each Child has an egg in their heart and these eggs can hatch and become "Guardian Characters". These characters will help you become the thing that you wanted to become the most. For example a doctor, a singer and even an actor.

This is the story about a girl named Amu Hinamori who has a very interesting personality. She is referred to as "Cool and Spicy" in her school and is very popular among the students. But there is more to Amu than meets the eye. In truth, she only wants to make friends but she doesn't know how to do it. This led to to creation of an outer shell which is her "cool and spicy" self.

She wished to be more honest with herself and when she woke up the next morning she found three eggs lying beside her (The shells are the symbol of Hearts, Spade and Clover). These eggs contain the peppy Guardian Character "Ran" the Artistic and Cool "Miki" and the Charming and very Good with anything to do with household basics "Su" (In the later part of the story, she will have a fourth egg which will be called "Dia")

With the help of her Guardian Characters she is able to be more lively, more artistic and more homely (which is the dream of almost every teenage girl). She later meets the mysterious character Ikuto Tsukiyomi who are after her "eggs" at first and later becomes one of Amu's well....Amu's you know *wink wink*.

Of course, their are other characters which also wields the power of the guardian characters and they took Amu to be part of their team. The King "Tadase Hotori" The Queen "Nadeshiko Fujisaki" The Jack "Kukai Soma" and the Baby xD! "Yaya Yuiki". Amu is also referred in the story as the "Joker" because of having acquired three guardian eggs in her posession.

She later found out that their is an egg called the embryo that is able to make any wish come true. That is also the egg on which the evil organization is after and they are doing everything in their power to get it. For those that like to watch long series then this one will fit that description perfectly. Shugo Chara has three seasons and you will enjoy all of them.

As for me...still struggling with my Self Study Japanese Lessons and doing my best not to forget about the things i've learned so far. Hope you guys have a great week and till next time...


Keep the Flames Burning!

So Near Yet so Far

Valentines come and go and the same can be said for the other days of the year. We have birthdays, anniversaries, monthsaries and other type of events that happens once a year. The thing is, i just realized that it was valentines day already after eating a chocolate that my sister gave me. Well actually, that chocolate was from a "boy--->friend" of hers from school (Nothing special really, the guy just gave her chocolate for 2 consecutive years during valentines day). Yesh~ Being the good brother that i am, i took the liberty of eating it for her. No, i only ate half of it...it's bitter :P

Anyways, as i was saying. I think i'll try to widen my horizon this year, like i promised i would and look at things that i've never seen before. That also involves going into a relationship "if given the chance" and continue with my three year plan to success.

Going steady with my japanese memorization plan and i'm starting to be more familiar with the characters. Sentence construction is still so~so and i'm still a long way from getting to the level that i want to achieve. More or less it will take me at least 2-4 months more to perfect it and the sooner the better.

I looked at my tummy today and i noticed that it became a lil smaller. O_o I'm going to buy a tape measure by tomorrow just to be sure and it just means that my exercises during the weeee hours of the night, has finally paid off.

I can't help but think that doing something that you really want to do and aiming for something that is beyond your reach, can be stressful and motivational at the same time. I don't know exactly how to put it into words, but meh~ i guess it can't be helped.

Still reading a lot of manga's at the moment because of lack of anime to watch. I'll try to find something good to recommend to you guys soon, but for now i have to take my leave and hit the japanese book once again.

Till then~

Keep the Flames Burning!