Blaugust 2014 - This blog rises from the ashes!

A few of my friends have done this before, and I admire their enthusiasm. And I decided last night whist catching up with them that I would join in on the shenanigans.

So what the hell is this all about?

The aim (and I mean it loosely) of Blaugust is to write a blog post every day for the month of August. You could say that I'm starting this prematurely by doing one on the 31st of July. But you've gotta be informed. Right? That and I did also need to choose what platform I would use until I realized this blog still existed.

What will I be blogging about? Right now you're guess is as good as mine.

How can you follow Blaugust? Do you want to be a part of Blaugust? You can follow all the hilarity at the Blaugust facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/blaugust/. Even if you start late or don't do every day that's all good too.

Wish me luck and happy blogging.

K-ON! Episode 1 - The Moe-Music begins!

Kyoto Animation has a new Moe-Blob show. Sure, it may not be the new series of Suzumiya Haruhi but it's still worth watching for the studio alone. KyoAni's shows have been known for their huge success, and K-ON! is another of those (judging from the first episode anyway).

Well, K-ON is about a high school music club that's just got enough members to avoid suspension. Only problem is, they aren't exactly any good at their instruments, one girl can't even play anything at all.

This scene made me scream out in laughter!

Episode 1 pretty much introduces us to the four main characters. Yui is the main girl. She's forgetful, energetinc and constantly daydreaming (kinda reminds me of Osaka form Azumanga Daioh). She only wants to join the light-music club because she thinks it would only be whistling and playing the castinets. Instead she's going to play the guitar.

The other three girls. Mio on Bass, Ritsu on Drums and Tsumugi on Keys.

So far the show hasn't deveolped, it's only the first ep. But the concept is definitely there. I'll keep watching and reviewing too. KyoAni always delivers reliable shows. I'll be in Sydney next week with no internet, but I'll definately be back on sunday night to catch up. Hopefully you'll read my ramblings next week.

Maria†Holic - You have just been warned...

...because I welcome you to the world of Yuri. But this isn't you ordinary Yuri. Instead this much more twisted and luls filled! But then that is exactly what to expect from something as random yet original as Maria†Holic.

Kanako Miyamae hates all men. In fact, she's so allergic to them that she breaks out into hives whenever she's touched by them. So to avoid hooking up with any guys she transfers into a catholic all-girls boarding school to find the perfect girl of her dreams. Unfortunately, the girl of her dreams, Mariya (the most popular student), turns out to be a guy in a dress...

Kanako finds out Mariya's little secret however he threatens to keep her mouth shut by making her life hell and threating to get her kicked out of school on the mention of Kanako being a lesbian. All the while Kanako knows she can't ever be with a guy and knows of the hives breakouts, but there's just something about him/her that makes her pants feel funny...

I've only seen the first 3 shows but i think it's the fuiniest anime of the year!

Time for your Haruhi fix - YouTube Style!

Ok! So if you're into Anime and haven't been living under a rock then I'm sure you've definitely heard of Suzumiya Haruhi (or Haruhi Suzumiya, call her what you want!). Perhaps you've even been dragged through the drama that is the second series (which I won't believe exists until it's on a DVD shelf or playing in front of my eyes). Well all you Haruiists can finally get a temporary fix with some YouTube vids released by Kadokawa.

They were meant to be released on the 13th of Feburary subject "to the whim of the SOS Brigade Leader" but instead we got footage of a Nice Boat stating it wasn't done in time (the video's been marked as private now).

But now we can rejoice because not only are they out, but Kadokawa even subbed them for us!

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya-chan

This is based off the "official gag manga" of the Suzumiya Haruhi light novel series. For those of you that don't understand this episode, it's about Hatuyume. It's believed that dreaming of Mt Fuji, a Hawk and an Eggplant on the night of the 1st of January will bring good luck for the year.

(And there's an OP too!)

Nyorōn Churuya-san

This started as a web comic and is based off Tsuruya from the Haruhi series. It got translated, went crazy on 4chan then got turned into an Anime which you just saw on YouTube. She adores smoked cheese and loves to say "nyoro~n" frequently.

Sure, the new YouTube content is no Season two of Haruhi but I'm sure these will keep me entertained. And if you're not impressed there's more than Haruhi in your Anime life. Go watch something else, forget they ever existed and enjoy yourself!

Edit: There were links to the YouTube videos but Kadokawa have since taken the first episodes down. Episodes 2 and three are up at time of editing but are expected to follow suit. I'm not going to tell you where they can be downloaded but I'm sure they're out there. It's the INTERNET for peat sake!