Posts Tagged ‘Anime’
Card Me: The Madolche Kingdom
Leave it to a children’s card game to have an archetype comprised of food people and creatures. Royal food people and creatures to be exact.
Welcome to the kingdom of Madolche (mah-DOL-chay). Yu-Gi-Oh! has a huge variety of archetypes out there, and the Madolche are quite interesting to say the least. Literally, the entire archetype is packed full of cards that revolve around a food/royalty theme, specifically about desserts and other sweets.
Just take a gander at the names of those who live in this kingdom.
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| Royalty (Fairy) | Title | Dessert |
|---|---|---|
| Madolche Queen Tiaramisu | Queen/Tiara | Tiramisu |
| Madolche Puddingcess | Princess | Pudding |
| Servant (Warrior/Spellcaster) | Occupation | Dessert |
| Madolche Chouxvalier | Chevalier | Choux à la Crème/Choux pastry |
| Madolche Messengelato | Messenger | Gelato |
| Madolche Butlerusk | Butler | Rusk |
| Madolche Magileine | Magician/Witch | Madeleine |
| Madolche Marmalmaide | Maid | Marmalade |
| Pet (Beast) | Animal sound | Dessert |
| Madolche Cruffssant | “Ruff” | Croissant |
| Madolche Mewfeuille | “Mew” | Mille-feuille |
| Madolche Baaple | “Baa” | Maple syrup |
| Madolche Hootcake | “Hoot” | Hotcakes |
| Madolche Chirpolate | “Chirp” | Chocolate |
| Architecture (Field Spell Card) | Building | Dessert |
| Madolche Chateau | Château | Gâteau/Château |
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So darn adorable and creative. For instance, say out loud Madolche Queen Tiaramisu‘s name real fast (mah-DOL-chay queen tiara-mi-su).
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Madolche Queen Tiaramisu
2 Level 4 “Madolche” monsters
Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then targetup to 2 “Madolche” cards in your Graveyard; shuffle those cards into the Deck, then shuffle cards your opponent controls into the Deck, up to the number of cards returned.
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Genius. Read the rest of this entry »
Anime Recommendation: Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan)
English Translation of Lyrics
They’re the food, and we’re the hunters!
No one remembers the names of the trampled flowers
Fallen birds await the next wind before they try again
Prayers won’t save us
Only the will to fight can change our world
Ignore those pigs who ridicule you for having the will to step over dead bodies and move on
Our complacence as livestock strengthens their false reality
We’re as free as starving wolves!
Channel the humiliation of imprisonment into your fists and fight the oppression
Far beyond the confining walls, you’ll slay your prey!
As your body burns with an overflowing urge, pick up your burning bow and gash through the twilight!
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Truly High in Quality
Gosh, I just love how cool and epic the above anime opening is. The music greatly reflects how intense Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan) is on so many levels.
For this current anime season, Attack on Titan is my favorite show to watch, bar none. I look forward to each new episode with bated breath. Call me hooked, captivated and so intrigued by the story that I do not even want to read the manga (just yet) and am wary of browsing the internet for potential spoilers.
The plot is quite unique.
Basically, picture a messed-up world where terrifying giants have long hunted humans for many years. These “titans” devoured so much of mankind’s population, that the last bit of the human population had to construct really large walls (50 meters high = 164.041995 feet) to keep the menacing monsters at bay.
Think about this for a second. Mankind is confined to one area that probably only covers the distance of one American state. And this is all because the titans are literally all roaming outside, just eagerly waiting to snack on some humans.
But for a century, humans have lived in peace of the titans because of the protective walls. The humans have felt safe and secure, to the point where they were complacent.
Of course, what happens when these sacred walls are ever breached? A really big problem. That’s for sure. As you can guess, this becomes the driving force behind Attack on Titan’s plot when the titans begin to invade mankind’s remaining territory. All of a sudden, humanity’s haven becomes its own cage.
Survival of the fittest. Only those who fight can live.
Fluttery Part 6
Special thanks to k1lleet for drawing an alternate pose for Hextech Sylphie.
Check out Sylphie, the Butterfly Faerie, a custom champ idea for “League of Legends.”
[Yandere CD] Nana and Nono【English Fandub】Part 2
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Nono: You’re a really slow runner, Onii-chan! If you keep that up, we’re going to get you.
Nana: (Giggle). Even I could keep up with you! It’s really no fun if you make this easy for us.
Nono: (Laugh). Come on. Be a little more enthusiastic. If not … TAKE THAT! Oh … Eh? I thought I aimed better, but I missed …
Nana: Well, maybe it’s because you normally practice with still targets? That might be it!
Nono: So when we’re done playing “tag” … why don’t we play, “Take down the target with a knife?” Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Haiku: Do Your Best!
Haiku
将来へ
暑いの胸で
がんばれる!
Romaji
Shourai e
Atsui no mune de
Ganbareru!
English Translation
Toward your future
With a passionate heart
You can do your best!
Random Kanji Knowledge: Hontou
Today’s kanji is 本当, which is read hontou (ho-n-toe). 本当 can mean truth/reality or (really).
本 is the kanji for book, as in the paperback thing you read at the library.
当 refers to “hitting,” as in you hit the wall out of frustration.
So combined together, I think of the 本当 kanji compound as “hitting the books” when you are looking to be serious. Read the rest of this entry »
Sylphie, the Butterfly Faerie
I have posted Sylphie’s concept to LoL Wiki! Complete with lots of original artwork and a full voice set, I am very happy how this concept turned out. Without the help of so many amazing people, this all would not have been possible. In addition, there is still more to come.
Sylphie, the Butterfly Faerie, is a custom champ idea for “League of Legends.”
Please show your support by spreading the concept around for the rest of the LoL community to see. 
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Nhan-Fiction Note: Love Live! School Idol Project is a really cute anime!
Abide by the Vibe: Free Yourself
“We all abide by the vibe we create for ourselves.”
What fuels your actions and thoughts? Are you being helped or hindered by your vibe?
We are all prone to letting everything affect our vibe in some fashion.
It can be a good thing. And just as easily, things can go south and turn vile at the drop of a dime.
“We all abide by the vibe we create for ourselves.”
But ultimately, you, individually, have the most influence on how your vibe shapes itself, day in and day out.
For far too long, I have allowed myself to be shackled, restrained and limited by my own vibe. I allowed my fears and negative thoughts to anchor my passions and potential in place, when in reality I am capable of so much more when I just give myself a chance.
But starting now, right this instance, I want this all to stop. No more! No longer shall I be confined and trapped by own mental barriers. This imprisonment of my spirit and zeal has run its course.
It is time I set myself free.
“We all abide by the vibe we create for ourselves.” Read the rest of this entry »
ZERO!!
Nhan-Fiction Note: Hataraku Maou-sama! is by far one of the most creative anime stories I have ever seen. Like, seriously, who would ever envision a plot where the demon lord from another world ends up on Earth and has to work at a McDonald’s-equivalent job to support himself and his underling?
Not to mention, the heroine of the other world (who was out to kill him) follows the demon lord to Earth and has to work at a call center while scoping out her “mortal enemy.” Of course, they all come across one another real fast, and you can expect lots of wacky and hilarious situations! I highly recommend you check out this anime series!
English Translation
(Get out of your cage)
(Fly toward the sky)
It all starts right here, right now
Let’s picture what we can do
Unbelievable things might happen
But we can overcome them all
(For our dreams)
Our dreams are born from nothing and take us (fly) to that shining sky
(Spread your wings)
I want to spread my wings
Now here I go, with the greatest smile on my face
Let’s set out to an unknown world
(Go to another world)
We’ll be the ones to choose and decide the future
Let’s chase after our dreams
There will be times when we cry, but they will be precious memories
Don’t fade away
I’m sure you’ll be able to meet your future self
(Get out of your cage)
(Fly toward the sky)
Happy Haiku: Patience
Nhan-Fiction Note: Hi there.
As part of my attempt at making this blog function with more consistency, I will be designating certain days of the week with “scheduled” topics and specific themes. For instance, Sunday just happened to be the day I was writing Random Kanji Knowledge posts, so I will make the kanji topics Sunday’s main spiel from here on out.
Of course, I do not intend to make every designated post about Japanese-related themes all the time, and I still want to publish random posts whenever things come to mind. I already have an everyday rule of posting at least one thing each day.
So far, it is looking like:
Sunday: Random Kanji Knowledge.
Monday: Champion rant/critique for “League of Legends.”
Tuesday: Happy Haiku (as the title of this blog post points out).
Wednesday to Saturday: TBD. I will just select things as I see fit.
Nothing is really set in stone, but I really would like to shoot for more consistent posting throughout the week. Plus, it would encourage me to step up my game as a writer.
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Anyway, it’s time for the first Happy Haiku for this blog site. Read the rest of this entry »
Power Girl
Such a Baller
Syndra, the Dark Sovereign, has gradually turned into my favorite mage in “League of Legends,” even beating out Mordekaiser, the Master of Metal.
I have been going through various champions to adjust my Fantastic 15 character pool, and Syndra has been my go-to gal for a while now. She is actually very fun to play once you get the hang of her unique play style and various nuances.
Though very unpopular as a champion choice, especially among mages, I believe Syndra has some genuinely cool aspects to her design that appeals to my “Johnny nature.” People are going to look down on you for picking Syndra, but you can have the last laugh when they are taking a ball bombardment to the face.
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Haha
Random Kanji Knowledge time! First off, a happy 母の日 (Mother’s Day) to you all!
母, which can be pronounced “haha” and has different readings when combined with other things (such as お母さん okaasan), means mom of course. The kanji itself refers to a woman’s breasts (my sensei back in high school told us to remember it as a lady lying down on her side), a common symbol for motherhood.
We all have an important mom/mother/mama/mommy figure in our lives.
We owe a lot to our mothers for taking care of us for so many years, so be sure to make this day truly special as best as you can for them, OK?
The stroke order for “mother” is shown below. Read the rest of this entry »
To You
English Translation by Deciphered Melody
That day, I found you in a small corner of this world
We smiled with the wind
And my heart was dyed with your colors
No matter how close I am to you, that alone isn’t good enough for my feeling to get across, right?
No matter how far apart we are, my feelings for you will not change
Be it destiny, be it for eternity, even if it breaks me, I’ll be by your side
I love this day more than what’s to come
There’s no end to it, so for just a bit more …
It’s fine if it’s not beautiful or wonderful
Just let me love you enough to drive me mad
I wont forget the words you told me that day
I can’t forget about you
And I hope my feelings reach you
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