Watched a good chunk of D.Gray Man episodes today (61-75) and went on a fangirl rampage. Why?
1. Crowned Clown Allen (Episode 70)
2. Tyki Mick Fights
3. Kanda finally showed up.
And so, I took a screen shot here and there of some of my favorite moments. Click below to see them along with a few fun comments. 
Season 2 of Code Geass has really been pushing the Lelouch x Kallen. In episode 7 Lelouch tries to make out with her, and in Episode 9 we have the classic trip and fall on top of guy moment. That was surprisingly hot. XD
As far as CG shipping goes, I’ve always been a big fan of Lelouch x CC, but Kallen’s working her way up. Probably because I’ve always enjoyed the rivalry of Kallen vs CC for Zero that’s been going on since mid-season 1 when they were introduced. But now that Kallen knows who Lelouch is, it’s all the more fun. In any case, this scene alone was worth watching episode 9.
The only downfall however was the distinct lack of Rolo in this episode; we saw him for maybe two seconds. Sadness. Anyway, enjoy some more screens of that wonderful shot.
“So, what are you doing later?”
“Crap! We’ve been caught!”
“Eh, who cares?”
That is an awesome screenshot of Allen Walker with….his doppleganger! XD Ha ha; been rewatching D.Gray Man from the beginning and remembering what got me hooked in the first place.
Now I just need to actually sit down and watch season II. XD
Well, I just upgraded to Wordpress 2.5 and what better way to celebrate than to give an anime review?
Well, not so much a review as a strong urging to go watch Princess Tutu.
If you:
Than you should watch Princess Tutu. No review I could give would possibly give this series justice. And like everyone else will warn you - do NOT be fooled by the title. Princess Tutu is a genuine work of art that even goes so far as to use the original choreography of the ballet that it references for when the characters dance.
But I will give you a few tips for watching Princess Tutu:
Now what are you waiting for? Go grab the box set just released and watch it while you can! You won’t be disappointed.
I can not seem to stop watching the Princess Resurection/Kaibutsu Oujou Ending.
It’s just so darn addictive. *_*
Anyway, downloaded this series for my brother, but he left before it finished so I figured I’d watch the first episode. I think I’m going to like the anime more than the manga, the art is cleaner for one.
And the ending is addictive. XD We’ll see how it goes.
I’ve been following the Amatsuki manga by Shinobu Takayama for quite some time now and have loved every minute of it. It has a great cast of characters, action, and a little mystery to it.
And! I just discovered that it’s going to be released as an anime this spring. And Jun Fukuyama is playing Toki! That’s just exciting. ^^ I really can’t wait for this to be released. I’ll fill you in the moment I see the first sign of a fansub. 
And if you’re curious, Heihachi and Tsuyukusa are my favorite characters! I love them. ^^
(Image from the Scanlation of Amatsuki available at at Hana-mi)
Well, I ended up watching the Final Episode/Finally of Kids Next Door - and it just finished.
Overall, it was pretty good. Seeing all of the villains and characters from the series in one big scavenger hunt was great.
Better than that was seeing everyone grown up -
The fact that Number 3 is a serious tight lipped business woman makes sense and makes my day; the fact Number 4 went to Harvard and became a doctor is even better. (And his actor wasn’t bad looking either - which is great considering Number 4 Wallabee Beatles was always my favorite. It was the Australian Accent.)
But best of all: Number 3 and Number 4 got married. THEY GOT MARRIED!!!! *cheers and salutations* Mwa ha ha ha ha; I’m so happy.
I love it when the couples I support actually become canon. Number 2 marrying Number 5 was a bit of a let down, but it was all good.
And that’s my bit on the cartoon world.
Hallelujah. The John Cale Cover.
I have been listening to this song on loop for about an hour now. You may have seen it during an episode of Scrub - which is where I heard this particular cover version of the song.
I could listen to it all day and all night. There’s just something about Cale’s vocal quality and his pronunciation of ‘Hallelujah’ and the lyrics that makes me melt and want to cry. It’s just so beautiful.
“Love is not a victory much, it’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.”
Autocad is Illustrator on Crack.
This has become my new favorite phrase as of late. I spent about 3-4 hours yesterday getting trained in the basics of Autocad at work and today I spent 8 hours cleaning building diagrams in said program. (Did I mention I’m an administrative assistant?)
Anyway, it’s a decent enough program - the input system is horrid and archaic, but it does allow you to control all the widths and use measurements that you could probably do in Illustrator but with much more headaches.
In either case, apparently I’m picking it up quickly. Hurrah. But I swear that hidden files that I can’t see even when the layer is ‘on’ are going to be the death of me. They’re so evil. *_*
And Sweeny Todd is addictive.
In other news, I’ve been listening to the Sweeny Todd movie soundtrack on loop since I first saw the movie. It’s sooo wonderful. Go buy it. It’s worth it.
Sweeny Todd. 2007. Directed By Tim Burton.
Staring Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, and Helena Boham Carter. (And Ed Sanders as Toby).
I don’t think anyone handles Macabre like Tim Burton - he does it so well. The movie starts with a gruesome scene of blood flowing down as rain from the sky and we follow it down photographs, walls, gears and through the sewers in a red, thick flow.
Sweeny Todd had no lack of blood. The splashes or Red on the mostly black and white film was a cinematic feast for the eyes. Mix in the gorgeous visuals with the vocals of a tight-knit, well picked cast and you’ve got a movie you want to watch again and again.
And that’s all that needs to be said. Though, I will admit - I doubt I can appreciate the original film and broadway production as much after seeing this version. It was so well done and I’m very attached.
Favorite moment: “Pretty Women” sung by Swenny Todd (Depp) and the Judge (Rickman), though the little boy’s serenade to Mrs. Lovette (Carter) was pretty nice, too.
Long live Balmung of the Azure Sky.
