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“God” Has Returned: The Second Coming of Haruhi!

I can’t believe it’s real but the just like many sites reported the eighth episode of “The Reairing of Suzumiya Haruhi” was in fact Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody marking the official start of the long-anticipated season 2. Like everyone else I’ve been waiting for new episodes every since watching the last episode of the original. In …

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Lyrics: Hayate no Gotoku!! 2nd season OP Wonder Wind by ELISA

Wonder Wind is an interesting departure from the first season’s two openings. When I watched the first episode of 2nd season I initially wondered if it really was Hayate no Gotoku or not. However it really is a wonderful song. I’ve once again included an English translation and just in case you are wondering I …

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Lyrics: K-ON! Insert Song Fuwa Fuwa Time by Sakurakou K-ON Bu

Fuwa Fuwa Time is terribly embarrassing if you know what the lyrics mean so I felt it was my duty to translate them to do the song justice. Enjoy~!

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Umineko Main Voice Cast Finally Unveiled!

The official Umineko no Naku Koro ni anime website was updated yesterday with a substantial seiyuu announcement rounding off all 18 of the characters trapped on the isolated world of 1986 Rokkenjima. Joining the previously announced kids and the Golden Witch Beatrice herself are an additional 12 seiyuu comprising the roles of the adult Ushiromiya …

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Lyrics: Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo ED2 espacio by Ceui

I promise I will get back to writing non-lyrics posts soon…maybe. Depending on my mood I may also do a few more songs later namely Spiral and Link (OP and ED for Asura Cryin’ respectively). Anyway I also gave my try at an English translation for this song since I’ve been obsessed with SoraKake lately …

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Umineko Anime Music Announcements

This was actually revealed two days ago but according to the Umineko no Naku Koro ni anime website, sound talent from the original games will be used for the anime adaptation of Umineko. Shikata Akiko, singer of the theme song for the sound novels, will also lend her voice to the anime’s theme song. The …

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Lyrics: Shangri-La OP Kimi Shinitamou Koto Nakare by May’n

Another amazing song from songstress May’n. This was one of the reasons I was originally interested in Shangri-La in the first place. In a strange twist, I decided to do an English translation this time around though I don’t guarantee it will be incredible or anything. Enjoy!

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Lyrics: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood ED Uso by SID

I wonder which groups will release subs for episode 5 after FUNimation sent those cease and desist letters.

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Katawa Shoujo Act 1 Impressions

Two days ago Four Leaf Studios released their highly anticipated demo for the Original English-Language Visual Novel Katawa Shoujo. Katawa Shoujo has come a long way since the “Grid1” demo leaked over a year and a half ago. Every aspect has essentially been changed or replaced to make a professional-quality product that sets the bar …

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Lyrics: Tayutama -It’s happy days- OP Jounetsu no Wobble by Kicco

Decided to also do the opening theme song for Tayutama -It’s happy days- since it was included with the Tayutama -kiss on my diety- anime OP single. Game is coming out May 29 in case you are wondering.

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