http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0110470
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30.10.14
28.10.14
Idolm@ster Movie
I got to see Serika in so many costumes!! Hurray!! Honestly though I don't think Serika is cut out for a role as a dancer, and her dancer outfit looked kind of unnatural on her... but the mini concert outfit was super cute! So was her outfit during the rainy scenes. \o/
Unfortunately Serika's character and personality wasn't that pronounced in the show - besides the way she talked, she was pretty much as flat as the other million live characters besides Kana and Shiho. :(
They should have gave her more lines and attention! D:
I guess we can just hope for another season based on ML. /o/
...? Wait, was there something else in the movie? Plot? Other characters? Hmm... I don't remember anything else... Oh well!
Unfortunately Serika's character and personality wasn't that pronounced in the show - besides the way she talked, she was pretty much as flat as the other million live characters besides Kana and Shiho. :(
They should have gave her more lines and attention! D:
I guess we can just hope for another season based on ML. /o/
...? Wait, was there something else in the movie? Plot? Other characters? Hmm... I don't remember anything else... Oh well!
27.10.14
金曜日のおはよう
After realizing the reappearance of characters in Honeywork's songs I decided to look up his stuff and see the character songs for each character. I realized the artist does the songs in a really cute manner - that is, each song actually has two versions (almost), where for each couple there is a viewpoint from both sides.
(This also explains why he almost always has perfect coupling in his stories - its like for every girl there is always a guy, and vice versa! Except Inokori sensei, but that one is a little unique v: )
As an example, take a look at his most recent coupling and the two songs the artist made out of it (its probably more neat to play them back to back):
It's probably not too complicated, but pretty fun and cute way of doing the songs. Also I really like the couplings... I'm guessing they were designed to be deredere fluffy fluffy. :V Apparently there are anime clips alongside some of their CDs too... It would be pretty awesome if they had an actual anime come out for them too... Maybe?!? Right?!? Right?!??
(This also explains why he almost always has perfect coupling in his stories - its like for every girl there is always a guy, and vice versa! Except Inokori sensei, but that one is a little unique v: )
As an example, take a look at his most recent coupling and the two songs the artist made out of it (its probably more neat to play them back to back):
It's probably not too complicated, but pretty fun and cute way of doing the songs. Also I really like the couplings... I'm guessing they were designed to be deredere fluffy fluffy. :V Apparently there are anime clips alongside some of their CDs too... It would be pretty awesome if they had an actual anime come out for them too... Maybe?!? Right?!? Right?!??
20.10.14
Masculinity
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0110497
This abstract is kind of amusing to read. :V
Wait, why include a pathogen section... :|
http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/278/1714/2032
Oh.
This abstract is kind of amusing to read. :V
Wait, why include a pathogen section... :|
http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/278/1714/2032
Oh.
14.10.14
夢色トレイン
(I can only find a preview version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBxjzK-DkWs )
I have to admit Serika is great but her first song was only ok, didn't quite have its appeal as I would like it to have.
...BUT THIS ONE.
Man after I heard this one it was like an instant favorite. It seems to capture the essense of cuteness, and Serika herself is pretty much an embodiment of that so it represents her so well. There's just two things I wanted to note about this song:
1. What is the deal with trains?? First there was Kotori's single, and now Serika. What does this mean?? Should I become a train otaku?? What is the link with cuteness/purity and trains...???
2. I really wish there was MV or live out for this song out right now. I will probably melt at the performance of this kind of song. The dancing... the cuteness... kyun kyun...
I have to admit Serika is great but her first song was only ok, didn't quite have its appeal as I would like it to have.
...BUT THIS ONE.
Man after I heard this one it was like an instant favorite. It seems to capture the essense of cuteness, and Serika herself is pretty much an embodiment of that so it represents her so well. There's just two things I wanted to note about this song:
1. What is the deal with trains?? First there was Kotori's single, and now Serika. What does this mean?? Should I become a train otaku?? What is the link with cuteness/purity and trains...???
2. I really wish there was MV or live out for this song out right now. I will probably melt at the performance of this kind of song. The dancing... the cuteness... kyun kyun...
28.9.14
Jewelpet Tinkle
It was a pretty bad show with a lot of inconsistencies, I wouldn't suggest anyone to watch it.
That being said, after watching a few episodes I couldn't help but continue watching it... the reasons why are not really clear. Perhaps I just have this natural affinity towards shows aimed at little girls since it portrays a highly idealistic world but still has elements of comedy and action at the right amount... shonen shows tend to have too much competition at times, and shojo often has a lot of drama which I don't like. But shows like these are often in situations where everyone wins and we can all live happily ever after. Probably, just a fun show to watch during times when stressing over other stuff like work for me.
...Or maybe I just like Akari. Starting off she didn't seem like much but she turned out to be pretty adorable D:
That being said, after watching a few episodes I couldn't help but continue watching it... the reasons why are not really clear. Perhaps I just have this natural affinity towards shows aimed at little girls since it portrays a highly idealistic world but still has elements of comedy and action at the right amount... shonen shows tend to have too much competition at times, and shojo often has a lot of drama which I don't like. But shows like these are often in situations where everyone wins and we can all live happily ever after. Probably, just a fun show to watch during times when stressing over other stuff like work for me.
...Or maybe I just like Akari. Starting off she didn't seem like much but she turned out to be pretty adorable D:
24.9.14
Food Imitating Products
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0100368
Remember everyone, as much as it might smell like the real thing, don't try to eat FIP. Even if it's shampoo that smells like Mimorin.
*end joke no one will ever understand*
Remember everyone, as much as it might smell like the real thing, don't try to eat FIP. Even if it's shampoo that smells like Mimorin.
*end joke no one will ever understand*
18.7.14
Fashion
It's amazing what an open-access journal can bring. PLOS ONE is pretty interesting in that they only rigorously look over your methods, then let the community judge whether your research is important or not. Check out the wiki article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLOS_ONE
So of course, alongside these serious, in depth detailed articles on computational neuroscience and the likes, we have articles that... study fashion. :V
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0102772
It seems like its best if your colors are slightly matched but not totally the same or totally different!!
What better way to learn about fashion through science!
And in case you didn't notice this is the same journal with the mobile game study I had posted previously.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLOS_ONE
So of course, alongside these serious, in depth detailed articles on computational neuroscience and the likes, we have articles that... study fashion. :V
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0102772
It seems like its best if your colors are slightly matched but not totally the same or totally different!!
What better way to learn about fashion through science!
And in case you didn't notice this is the same journal with the mobile game study I had posted previously.
17.7.14
Mobile Games and Research
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0100662
People are putting up mobile games and collecting data from them.
In the future I am not being distracted by mobile games, I'm contributing to science!
People are putting up mobile games and collecting data from them.
In the future I am not being distracted by mobile games, I'm contributing to science!
8.7.14
Idol Units
Random thoughts.
If I could produce any three-idol unit like they have in idolm@ster but instead have no restrictions of what series they'd come from...
I'd probably do Serika (c), Arisa, Kotori.
However, although Kotori is my favorite idol in μ's, I don't think she would really match the unit. Her appeal is different than the other two -- although they'd all classify as Pure, the type of Pure that Kotori possesses is distinctly different from the other two.
...maybe I can substitute Totori as an idol?!?!?!?!?
Putting favorites aside, if I chose someone for talent (in particular for singing), I think I'd do something like:
Reika (c), Emily, Eli
Reika is a really amazing singer -- just hearing her voice in ML made me really like her. It's too bad she herself isn't that popular, I kind of think she deserves better than just a character role in ML. Then again if the seiyuu wasn't voicing a ML character (like a normal idol role or in a group such as AKB) I probably wouldn't know of her in the first place.
Hmm I realize I didn't pick anyone from Aikatsu. I guess I would put Ichigo somewhere but she's already the main character... :V
...Totori as an idol is a brilliant idea. ATELIER SERIES IDOL SPINOFF PLEASE!
EDIT: Also something very distantly related. The next big idol game! http://www.siliconera.com/2014/07/08/mages-5pb-publishing-super-cute-idol-rhythm-game-3ds/
If I could produce any three-idol unit like they have in idolm@ster but instead have no restrictions of what series they'd come from...
I'd probably do Serika (c), Arisa, Kotori.
However, although Kotori is my favorite idol in μ's, I don't think she would really match the unit. Her appeal is different than the other two -- although they'd all classify as Pure, the type of Pure that Kotori possesses is distinctly different from the other two.
...maybe I can substitute Totori as an idol?!?!?!?!?
Putting favorites aside, if I chose someone for talent (in particular for singing), I think I'd do something like:
Reika (c), Emily, Eli
Reika is a really amazing singer -- just hearing her voice in ML made me really like her. It's too bad she herself isn't that popular, I kind of think she deserves better than just a character role in ML. Then again if the seiyuu wasn't voicing a ML character (like a normal idol role or in a group such as AKB) I probably wouldn't know of her in the first place.
Hmm I realize I didn't pick anyone from Aikatsu. I guess I would put Ichigo somewhere but she's already the main character... :V
...Totori as an idol is a brilliant idea. ATELIER SERIES IDOL SPINOFF PLEASE!
EDIT: Also something very distantly related. The next big idol game! http://www.siliconera.com/2014/07/08/mages-5pb-publishing-super-cute-idol-rhythm-game-3ds/
20.6.14
Rhythm of Fighters
http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/19/rhythm-fighters-mixes-king-fighters-music/
It's LLSIF!!! ...No wait no its not... waaaaaiiiit a minute.....
It's LLSIF!!! ...No wait no its not... waaaaaiiiit a minute.....
12.6.14
Neptunia Rebirth PC
http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/12/wait-hyperdimension-neptunia-rebirth-1-coming-pc/
Eer... Hmm. I guess that would be more convenient.
Eer... Hmm. I guess that would be more convenient.
5.6.14
GMO Cautionary Point
http://io9.com/forget-the-evil-gmo-hype-here-are-the-real-problem-1586203046
This seems pretty reasonable. There is much potential in GMOs, but correct usage is important such that it won't get out of control. I would think that most genes are not just clones of each other but more like variations of plants that happen to have a similar gene -- therefore the chance of a complete wipeout shouldn't be there unless it relates to the targetted gene in itself. But considering the situation environmentally is a nice way to look at the impacts of GMO.
...But most people don't care about the environment anyway I think. :v
This seems pretty reasonable. There is much potential in GMOs, but correct usage is important such that it won't get out of control. I would think that most genes are not just clones of each other but more like variations of plants that happen to have a similar gene -- therefore the chance of a complete wipeout shouldn't be there unless it relates to the targetted gene in itself. But considering the situation environmentally is a nice way to look at the impacts of GMO.
...But most people don't care about the environment anyway I think. :v
3.6.14
Box Gachas
This is what my box gacha looked like (in Granblue Fantasy) when I finally drew the event item I wanted. Note that I didn't really want ANY of the other items, just the main one on top...
Meanwhile my friend got it after about 50 draws.
Needless to say, I hate box gachas.
26.5.14
Million Live
I ranked for the Serika event, ie "I tossed Namco free money."
Overall stats:
Rank: 938
USD spent: 132.99
Serika kizuna lv: 192
I would have also put down the number of books I used but I lost count. Suffice to say she ate a lot of books.
...Still less than the amount I spent trying to draw for Kotori in LLSIF!!
The current market price on the card is about 240 spark drinks, which can come to around 220 USD I think (with the given free deals). It's not as high as I had hoped it would be, but ranking was still a much better deal than getting it from the market. Of course I also had a crap ton of drinks stored up for the event so that eased costs a lot.
Now excuse me while I go and get rid of Serika's glasses.
Rank: 938
USD spent: 132.99
Serika kizuna lv: 192
I would have also put down the number of books I used but I lost count. Suffice to say she ate a lot of books.
...Still less than the amount I spent trying to draw for Kotori in LLSIF!!
The current market price on the card is about 240 spark drinks, which can come to around 220 USD I think (with the given free deals). It's not as high as I had hoped it would be, but ranking was still a much better deal than getting it from the market. Of course I also had a crap ton of drinks stored up for the event so that eased costs a lot.
Now excuse me while I go and get rid of Serika's glasses.
8.5.14
Omega Quintet
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-05-08/compile-heart-teases-ps4-idol-rpg-omega-quintet-in-video
Props to (Hoshizora) Rin for getting the lead protagonist role in Compile Heart's new PS4 game.
Props to (Hoshizora) Rin for getting the lead protagonist role in Compile Heart's new PS4 game.
Arcadia
http://www.siliconera.com/2014/05/07/battle-princess-arcadias-coming-west-june/
OMG JUNE?!?!?!? HYPE
MOE DRAGON CROWN LETS GO
OMG JUNE?!?!?!? HYPE
MOE DRAGON CROWN LETS GO
6.5.14
Eiyuu Senki
https://twitter.com/FruitbatFactory/status/463713193907732480
Hmm this is pretty interesting, in part because I (accidentally?) have a bunch of stuff from Comiket revolved around this game... maybe I can finally open that huge artbook after I play it!
...Maybe. v:
Hmm this is pretty interesting, in part because I (accidentally?) have a bunch of stuff from Comiket revolved around this game... maybe I can finally open that huge artbook after I play it!
...Maybe. v:
5.5.14
Asian-American Students
http://news.sciencemag.org/education/2014/05/scienceshot-why-asian-american-students-outperform-their-white-peers
Har Har this is pretty obvious to almost everyone, but I am still amused that there was a study and an article about this.
Har Har this is pretty obvious to almost everyone, but I am still amused that there was a study and an article about this.
29.4.14
イノコリ先生
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm23348919
(Seems like I can't get the embedding to work right now, so I'll have to try and do it later...)
A post that was long overdue, probably because I haven't listened to a lot of VOCALOID songs lately. This one was kind of interesting and caught my eye despite being fujoshi bait... in the end I ended up liking it a lot more than I thought I would. The VOCALOID used is a new VOCALOID (flower) and I'm not particularly fond of its voice, but I really like the music, instrumental, theme and lyrics of this song... which goes to say something, since the art is not significantly appealing (well some of the girls that appear are cute but probably don't play a big part... probably) and again the voice is only mediocre at best. To me it takes quite a lot to make up for those two lacking parts and then come around and still say its a great song...
Speaking of the theme, I do think it's a pretty interesting video-- an angrily passionate pop song rather than happy and sad ones which we see all the time. Anger is usually something I imagine in more of the rock or death metal genre in terms of music, so something that could express such emotion in more of a lyrical pop type environment was pretty nice. Hopefully they'll put it into Joysound in the future and somehow I can find ways to sing it. Angrily. ANGRILY.
(Seems like I can't get the embedding to work right now, so I'll have to try and do it later...)
A post that was long overdue, probably because I haven't listened to a lot of VOCALOID songs lately. This one was kind of interesting and caught my eye despite being fujoshi bait... in the end I ended up liking it a lot more than I thought I would. The VOCALOID used is a new VOCALOID (flower) and I'm not particularly fond of its voice, but I really like the music, instrumental, theme and lyrics of this song... which goes to say something, since the art is not significantly appealing (well some of the girls that appear are cute but probably don't play a big part... probably) and again the voice is only mediocre at best. To me it takes quite a lot to make up for those two lacking parts and then come around and still say its a great song...
Speaking of the theme, I do think it's a pretty interesting video-- an angrily passionate pop song rather than happy and sad ones which we see all the time. Anger is usually something I imagine in more of the rock or death metal genre in terms of music, so something that could express such emotion in more of a lyrical pop type environment was pretty nice. Hopefully they'll put it into Joysound in the future and somehow I can find ways to sing it. Angrily. ANGRILY.
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