Sexism has nothing to do with this. Sorry but I'm honestly so sick of "sexism" and "misogyny" being so carelessly thrown around when they have nothing to do with anything. Prior to his redemption arc in the manga, Shouya was receiving unimaginable levels of fandom hatred, so let's not act as if people just give the male characters a pass, because that couldn't be further from the truth. And personally, Ueno is my favourite character in the story, because of the manga, not the anime. Go and see the opinions of manga readers and see how they differ from the anime only people, because the manga gets into so much more character depth than the movie.
Now with regards to the other male bullies in the story, Shimada and Hirose were barely present in the plot, so of course Ueno and Miki are much more talked about, because they're part of the main group of characters and had a much larger role in the narrative. Why would people talk more about Ishida's former friends when they were hardly featured in the story? That doesn't make any sense.
Go Yuri!!! Go official fanbook, Hirose Izumi's interview
Part 3.
-- In the skating performance scenes, the stones and sequins on the costumes are sparkling all the time, but I suppose it was very difficult to achieve this effect in animation?
Hirose: I think that skills of photography team members played a big role here. The Director and I watch figure skating live, so we know very well how sparkly the stones on costumes actually are. But the majority of staff members have never seen a skating competition in person, so we thought that first of all, we should share our experience. I think that people who watch figure skating know this well, but often, a part of costume that looks like there is nothing on it suddenly starts to sparkle impossibly bright! It depends on the size and type of rhinestones, but often the light flickers a lot, and sometimes, it's really dazzling. I was using footage of Johnny Weir's ice show performances, Ando Miki and Asada Mao's videos etc. as reference, while making sure that it matched with the image the Director had in her mind.
-- From the middle part of the story onward, we see a lot of scenes that take place on the ice. What were you conscious of when working on those scenes?
Hirose: The rink is of course white. When a person wearing dark clothes goes to a bright place, because of the contrast, the clothes look even darker. I was mindful to balance the colors, so that the dark colors look sleek and cool.
-- Talking about the competition venues, was there anything else that you kept in mind?
Hirose: At the competitions abroad, I used colors to represent that the audience are foreigners. I used, for example, different hair colors for China and Russia competitions, in an attempt to represent as much as I could, the differences between the countries and races.
Chinyuki: Taro and his amusing companions (2009) 珍遊記 ~太郎とゆかいな仲間たち~
Director: Kasugamori Haruki
Screenwriter: Haruki Kasugamori
Starring: Tesshō Genda / Tomoko Kumai / Yoko Matsuoka / Rikimaru Touhou / Yorimitsu Sakamoto / Chie Kamiyo / Kujira / Tomohiro Nishimura / Kiriko Aoyama / Miki Fujitani / Minoru Torihada / Takamasa Nakao / Takahiro Sakurai / Kurumi Mamiya / Kana Asumi / Shoto Kashii / Kozo Dosaka / Hidenari Ugaki / Takaya Kuroda / Thank You Tatsuo / Sakuya Kunii / Shiori Yokoi / Momo Ito / Mai Hirose
Genre: Animation
Country/Region of Production: Japan
Language: Japanese
Date: 2009-06-12 (Japan)
Number of episodes: 4
Also known as: Chinyuuki: Tarou to Yukai na Nakama-tach
Type: Reimanging
Summary:
The original work is a gag manga serialized in Shueisha's ``Weekly Shonen Jump'' from 1990 to 1992. The third original video animation produced as part of the 20th anniversary project of author Man☆Gataro's debut as a manga artist, ``It's 20 years since I fell asleep! It's Man☆Gataro Festival, Bakayaro!!''.
The time is Mansei 2nd year. Genjo, a monk who was continuing his journey towards Tenjiku, is asked by chance to rehabilitate his delinquent son. However, that son is a monster who is causing trouble in the capital! Although Genjo has a hard time against Yamada Taro, a monster with strong magical powers, he succeeds in absorbing Taro's magical energy with his jewel and making him accompany Taro on his journey to Tenjiku, where he has become a monkey. During their journey, the two arrive at a certain town, but Taro, who was walking naked, is picked up by the town's evil gang, the Takeshi Corps. Taro steals Genjo's attention and tries to get revenge on the evil brat, but...?
Mikunology Reviews: Boku wa Hatsune Miku to Kiss wo Shita (2013) (Pt.2)
Alright, here we are with Part 2, where I will chat about the album's second half! Let's get to it!
Part 1 here
Ii, Er Fanclub: I think anyone who vaguely knows of Mikito has heard this one, if it's not ROKI. XD This is another more goofy, fun track about Rin and Gumi being fans of Chinese culture. And I love it! It's a great song, the back-and-forth between Rin and Gumi is so fun to sing along to - the inclusion of actual Chinese words is really fun as well. The drums are great here too. There's not really much I can say on this one that isn't just regular praise?? I highly recommend checking out it's PV by the wonderful Yori and Ryuusee! (Actually, I do have one comment I want to make: unpopular opinion, but I like this original Rin & Gumi version a lot more over Giga's Miku & Len mix. The goofy charm of the original song just jives with me more, although Giga's tuning is stellar.)
Wednesday Blue: This is another remaster, this time of one of Mikito's much older Miki originals. This is more typical rock'n'roll-style track, and it's a bit noisier than Mikito's usual fare. Unfortunately, I do think it's my least favorite on this album: it's a bit…all-over-the-place, compared to Mikito's later work? The Miki vocals are clearer and a bit better than the original NND upload, but they're still notably clunky in some places which can kinda take me out of the song. That said, the song as a whole isn't bad or anything, and it's actually pretty catchy after a few listens - it's just kinda clear this song was written by a less experienced Mikito. (Not to poke fun - everyone starts somewhere!)
Setsuna Plus (Momentary Plus): And here we are, back to Miku Dark again. This song is a bit more abstract in terms of lyrics, I think, but I still find myself coming back to it. There's not much I can say about this one either, honestly? Other than that it's good and that I like it - it has that usual great atmosphere again. However, I do have a slight criticism, I think - as much as I love the way Miku sounds here, I think this song could have done with a bit more powerful vocal instead, after hearing a few covers with characters like Amaga Eru (who can be pretty loud in her base voicebank).
Sarishinohara (Distant Fields): I remember not being too keen on this track at first for some reason? I don't know what was up with me because this song is really lovely XD This is a rock song about the forbidden love between a boy and his best friend and classmate, who has become an idol (and since idols can't date, she can no longer see him). There's such a tragic, melancholic feel to this song that really gets across the pain the boy is in, both in that he can no longer be with the girl despite her being "everywhere", in a sense, both in the instruments and in Miku Dark's vocals. Personally, I find this to be my favorite in the "Sarishinohara" trilogy, since 1) I think the melody is a bit easier to get into compared to the others and 2) just the sheer vibes.
Secret DVD: Ah, this one…the spicy one. A more straightforward rock track with a bit more "vanilla" Miku voice instead of Miku Dark, about doing sexy things. I actually like this one quite a bit despite the mature subject matter - it is pretty catchy, and the guitars are really good here. There's a part in the second verse where there's a harp-like strum and it's really satisfying. I also gotta say, something I always appreciated about Mikito's more sexual songs is that they're usually written in a manner that actually makes the act sound romantic rather than…well, you know. XD (*looks at REOL and Umetora*) I recommend this one for the music alone even if you're not into the song lyrically.
Salad Banya Cauda: Now for something completely different! XD This is one of the very few completely album-exclusive tracks, since I believe all of the tracks on this list have been released with PVs with the exception of this and Gariben Hirose no Shouri. This isn't really a rock track at all - it's a cute little folksy-type song with more acoustic instruments and simple Miki vocals (with the exception of some electric guitar between verses). I like it, though! It's a cute song, it makes you feel like marching through some sunny trees to find some berries or some adventure. However, I do think it can come as a surprise given the vibe of literally everything else. I think you might enjoy it, still!
Gariben Hirose no Shouri (A Geek's Huge Victory): OK, back to rock - this is the other completely album-exclusive track, and honestly? I've come to like it quite a bit. It has that signature nice Mikito J-rock vibe, with some lovely Gumi tuning to go with it. There's not much I can say about it that I haven't said for other songs on this CD, though? Just more of the same good stuff, I suppose. XD However, I really like the end part, where Gumi starts singing some "lalala"'s - something I like about Mikito's rock songs is that some of them feel like they could be played at the end of movies or as ending themes to anime episodes, and this is definitely one such song with the way it plays out.
Sayoko: Ah, this is another famous one. Sayoko is a soft J-rock track about severe depression, and once again uses Miku Dark - I think this is a really brilliant use of her, though, it really fits the song's theme since Miku sounds so melancholic and tired here. The melody is again a bit more understated, but it also really fits. I'm running out of things to say about the music itself XD I really think this song has a great calming vibe to it, despite the sad lyrics…I think someone could find it a great comfort, especially if you relate (like me!).
kiss: Finally, the last track, and the single collaboration on this CD: featuring the great Vocarock producer keeno! Together, he and Mikito form Mikeeno! (I love it when producers do that.) Predictably given their respective work, this is a slow, calm rock ballad about love. Now, I'm not the hugest fan of rock ballads? But I really love this one: the lyrics are really sweet and wistful, the lead guitar is perfect and Miku Dark returns to the gentle sound usually associated with both these producers. If you really like songs like "glow" or the slower songs I've already talked about on this album, you'll definitely love "kiss".
And that, my pals, is the whole CD! Yeah, all in all, for a first album, I think this is an amazing start for Mikito-san and an absolute must-listen if you are an enjoyer of Vocarock. Sure, he isn't the hard-rocking 164 or Utsu, but the soft and atmospheric yet fun and lively tunes by Mikito are incredibly worth hearing. Thanks for reading my first album review, please let me know if you enjoyed it ;v;
✰ Naoka Ueno - Mona (I love her but they have a similar personality I guess)
✰ Yuzuru Nishimiya - Furina
✰ Miki Kawai - Sucrose
✰ Kazuki Shimada - Kazuha (I'M SORRY)
✰ Keisuke Hirose - Heizou
✰ Tomohiro Nagatsuka - Childe
✰ Satoshi Mashibasa - Aether
✰ Miyoko Sahara - Kokomi
✰ Miyako Ishida - Ei
✰ Shoya's Older sister - Shogun
✰ Maria Ishida - Nahida (Here she will be Scara's little sister)
✰ Yaeko Nishimiya - Neuvillette
✰ Ito Nishimiya - Focalors (She will be a sister)
✰ Takeuchi - Diluc
✰ Kita - Yoimiya
➸ Okay, it was hard to choose characters. I chose most of the characters to have a similar personality or something in common.
➸ I decided that Nahida would be Scara's sister because it would be a bit weird if she was Shogun's daughter. Maybe I'll change the characters, but we'll see.
➸ There will be no relationships here other than Scaramouche and Reader, so there are no ships here.
I was heavily inspired by @creepercraftguy's headcanons on voices for the Danganronpa Another cast so I caved and did my own as well. I have decided to use VAs that weren't in any of the official Danganronpa games and anime while also considering the other roles the voice actors are known for as well as their overall energy.
That being said, this was made in all good fun if it and its' sequel (which I'll post tomorrow hopefully) were official games. I hope you enjoy the picks as I did.
Yuki Maeda - Zach Aguilar
Notable Roles:
- Tanjiro Kamado (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Koichi Hirose (JJBA: Diamond is Unbreakable)
- Genos (One-Punch Man)
*Also for a note, Utsuro himself will share the same VA as Yuki, though the voice would have some distinction.
Akane Taira - Lisa Reimold
Notable Roles:
- Ui Tamaki (Madoka Magica: Magia Record)
- Emma Verde (Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club)
- Kurumi (Lycoris Recoil)
Mikako Kurokawa - Anne Yatco
Notable Roles:
- Nobara Kugisaki (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Raiden Shogun / Raiden Ei (Genshin Impact)
- Lola Metrose (The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter)
Tsurugi Kinjo - Howard Wang
Notable Roles:
- Narciso Anasui (JJBA: Stone Ocean)
- Hikari Ku (Octopath Traveler II)
- Langa Hasegawa (SK8 the Infinity)
Rei Mekaru - Lizzie Freeman
Notable Roles:
- Yanfei (Genshin Impact)
- Trish Una (JJBA: Golden Wind)
- Hinata Tachibana (Tokyo Revengers)
Teruya Otori - Nazeeh Tarsha
Notable Roles:
- Alhaitham (Genshin Impact)
- Chobei Aza (Hell's Paradise)
- Jude (The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent)
This characters are only able to be requested by comisions
There are some fandoms that are an exception and I only write for specific characters, her is the list of those fandoms so you can check them (sorry if it is confusing)
🐭 My Hero Academia
🐭 Super Mario Bros
🐭 Honkai Star Rail
🐭 Reverse 1999
🐭 Genshin Impact
× For My Hero Academia there is a specific list of characters I will write for, you can find it on the masterlist
Komi-san can't communicate
Najimi Osana
Shousuke Komi
Ren Yamai
Makeru Yadano
Chika Netsuno
Shuumatsu no Valkyrie
Zeus
Poseidon
Loki
Odin
Shiva
The scientists (Albert Einstein, Galileo Galilei, Marie Curie, Isaac Newton, Alfred Nobel, Thomas Edison)
Apollo
Leonidas
A silent voice
Yaeko Nishimiya
Tomohiro Nagatsuka
Miki Kawai
Naoka Ueno
Kazuki Shimada
Kaisuke Hirose
Kakegurui
Kaede Manyuda
Most part of the Momobami clan (still you can ask in a request if i'm willing to write for someone of them)
Assassination Classroom
Yuzuki Fuwa
Koki Mimura
Taiga Okajima
Taisei Yoshida
Takuya Muramatsu
Teppei Araki
Ren Sakakibara
Natsuhiko Koyama
Tomoya Seo
Hiromi Shiota
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Kyoko Sakura
Card Captor Sakura
Meilin Li
Pumpkin Night
Nomizu
Arata Fukutani
Asumi Nakatani
Chiaki Saki
Naruto Kuroki
Tatsuo Kuroki
Spy x Family
Sylvia Sherwood
Franky Franklin
Desmond family (aside from Damian)
Your lie in April
Ryota Watari
Ouran High School Host Club
Kyoka Ootori
Renge Houshakuji
Lobelia Girls' Academy Students
My Dress-Up Darling
Sajuna Inui
Gakkou Gurashi
Miki Naoki
Mob Psycho 100
Ichi Mezato
Takeshi Hoshino
Go Asahi
Rei Kurosaki
Daichi Shiratori
Kaito Shiratori
Kenji Mitsuura
Minoru Asagiri
Members of the telepathy club
Majo Taisen
Agrat Bat Mahlat
Anne Bonny
Yim Wing-Chun
Zenobia
Matahari
Haikyuu!!
Kentaro Kvotani
Wakatoshi Ushijima
One Punch Man
Sweet Mask
Tatsumaki / Tornado of Terror
Suiryu
Violet Evergarden
Iris Cannary
Dietfried Vougainvillea
× For Super Mario Bros and Honkai Star Rail there is a specific list of characters I will write for, you can find it on the masterlist
Every single Seiyuu from the Joseimuke game IDOLiSH7 (as collected by the IDOLiSH7 Wiki), and whether or not they voice a character in the Transformers Franchise; human and crossover characters included
Any characters that are not animated as of the ending of IDOLiSH7 Third Beat are listed in the SPOILER CHARACTER section. Please tread with caution
One day a bunch of bubbles broke the laws of gravity and rained down on Tokyo. “Cut off from the outside world, Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their families, acting as a battlefield for parkour team battles as they leap from building to building. Hibiki, a young ace known for his dangerous play style, makes a reckless move one day and plummets into the gravity-bending sea. His life is saved by Uta, a girl with mysterious powers. The pair then hear a unique sound audible only to them.” (Netflix)
Bubble is directed by Tetsuro Araki from a screenplay by Gen Urobuchi. Original character designs are by Takeshi Obata and music is by Hiroyuki Sawano. Bubble stars the voice talents of Jun Shison, Riria, Mamoru Miyano, Yuki Kaji, Tasuku Hatanaka, Sayaka Senbongi, Marina Inoue, Shinichiro Miki, and Alice Hirose. WIT Studio is in charge of animation.