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trilotechcorp · 5 years ago

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Forty-five realities about the PBA as association celebrates 45th commemoration

APRIL 9, 1975 was a milestone day for sports in the nation after the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) was framed, the principal ever proficient b-ball alliance in Asia. From that point forward, the class has become a ball rivalry as well as a wellspring of amusement for Filipinos throughout the years.

As the group praises its 45th year, SPIN.ph concocted things that you could conceivably think about the class that relates with the numbers 1 to 45. Indeed, even with the rich history of the association, trust us when we state it was difficult to think of a rundown.

You should? What’s your critical minute in the PBA.

The principal player to score in the PBA was Joy Dionisio. Playing for Concepcion Carrier, Dionisio scored a lay-up in the principal round of the class last April 9, 1975. Notwithstanding, Dionisio’s group bowed to Mariwasa, 101-98, in the initial game. Toyota, in the mean time, likewise came out champs in that playdate with a 105-101 triumph over U-Tex.

The MVPs won by Abet Guidaben, the player with the most number of games in the PBA with 1,081 games.

The quantity of MVPs won by William ‘Marshes’ Adornado, the principal player to win the individual plum in 1975. He won it again in 1976 and 1981.

The quantity of MVPs won each by Ramon Fernandez and Alvin Patrimonio, the past high until June Mar Fajardo broke the record. Fernandez won the honor in 1982, 1984, 1986, and 1988, while Patrimonio copped the plum in 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1997.

Four is additionally the occasions Vergel Meneses won an All-Star MVP, doing the accomplishment in 1995, 1998, 2000, and 2003.

Jun Bernardino was the fifth chief of the PBA where he served the group for a long time, the longest ever.

The occasions June Mar Fajardo won the PBA MVP in back to back design, the most ever, outperforming Fernandez and Patrimonio. Through the span of his MVP seasons, Fajardo won eight PBA titles, and even got a group record 31 bounce back in Game Seven of the 2019 Philippine Cup finals against Magnolia on May 15.

The quantity of Best Import grants Bobby Parks won in his PBA profession. The honor was later named after him.

In view of the PBA Annual, the Philippine group filled in as visitor group in eight seasons through the span of the 45 years of the PBA.

The quantity of PBA groups in the main year of the PBA. They were Toyota, Crispa, U-Tex, Mariwasa, Concepcion Carrier, Royal Tru Orange, Tanduay, Presto, and 7-Up.

Current PBA official Willie Marcial is the tenth individual to hold the position.

Ten is likewise the quantity of takes Ryan Reyes had in a January 29, 2012 game against Powerade, the most ever.

Norman Black has brought home 11 PBA titles as a mentor and is the second strategist throughout the entire existence of the class to win a Grand Slam when San Miguel asserted the uncommon accomplishment in 1989.

The quantity of titles won by Barangay Ginebra, the most mainstream group in the PBA. The Gin Kings have won three All-Filipino/Philippine Cup crowns and nine titles in meetings with imports.

The occasions Crispa won PBA titles, the most among groups that have disbanded from the class. The Redmanizers had a celebrated competition with Toyota in a tussle that made geniuses for the association around then. Crispa disbanded in 1984 per year after Toyota additionally left the class.

The quantity of successive misfortunes Shopinas endured in the 2011-2012 Philippine Cup, the longest such streak in PBA history that happened from October 5 to December 8, 2011.

Virgilio ‘Child’ Dalupan won 15 PBA titles for the Crispa Redmanizers, turning into the best mentor before Tim Cone outperformed him. Dalupan additionally won two Grand Slams for the group in 1976 and 1983. In winning the 1976 Grand Slam, Dalupan just lost multiple times.

The pullover number of Toyota cager Gil Cortez, the main player to win the Rookie of the Year in 1976.

Allan Caidic changed over a class record 17 three-pointers when he scored 79 focuses in Tivoli’s 162-149 triumph over Ginebra in November 21, 1991.

The quantity of focuses Shell scored at halftime in its match against Mobiline on May 3, 2000. Shell proceeded to score only 47 in its 32-point rout, the least yield ever in a game by a PBA group ever.

Crispa dominated 19 straight matches from September 30 to December 9, 1980, considered the longest series of wins ever in PBA history.

As indicated by the PBA Annual, there are 20 establishments who have either disbanded or been sold. They are Barako Bull/Air21/Burger King/FedEx, Powerade/Coca-Cola, Sta. Lucia, Air21/Shopinas, Red Bull/Barako Bull, U-Tex, Pilipinas Shell, Sunkist/Sarsi/Pop Cola/Swift, Tanduay, Great Taste/CFC/Presto/Tivoli, Manila Beer/Beer Hausen, Toyota, Mariwasa/Noritake/Honda/Finance/Galerie Dominique, Seven-Up, Filmanbank, Carrier/Quasar/Fiberlite, Manhattan/Sunkist/Winston/Countryfair, Crispa, Tefilin, and Galleon/CDCP.

The quantity of misfortunes the San Miguel Beermen and Alaska Milkmen each had in their Grand Slam a long time in 1989 and 1996. With a 51-21 record, the 1996 Alaska group had the most successes among all groups which won the Grand Slam followed by the San Miguel crew in 1989 with a 50-21 imprint.

The quantity of titles Tim Cone has won in his training vocation, the most by some other guide throughout the entire existence of the PBA, that saw spells with Alaska, San Mig Coffee, and Barangay Ginebra.

Robert Jaworski played for a long time in the PBA, the most throughout the entire existence of the alliance. He played for Toyota before moving for Barangay Ginebra where he fabricated the ‘Never Say Die’ mantra of the group that despite everything exists right up ’til the present time.

The quantity of free tosses Nelson Asaytono made in a July 2, 1992 game by Swift against Purefoods, the most ever. The Mighty Meaties lost, 110-106.

The principal portion of the PBA’s greatest players were named in 2000 during the association’s 25th commemoration. The 25 were Johnny Abarrientos, Bogs Adornado, Ato Agustin, Francis Arnaiz, Ricardo Brown, Allan Caidic, Hector Calma, Philip Cezar, Atoy Co, Jerry Codinera, Kenneth Duremdes, Bernie Fabiosa, Ramon Fernandez, Danny Florencio, Abet Guidaben, Freddie Hubalde, Robert Jaworski, Jojo Lastimosa, Lim Eng Beng, Samboy Lim, Ronnie Magsanoc, Vergel Meneses, Manny Paner, Alvin Patrimonio, and Benjie Paras.

Danny Ildefonso, Willie Miller, James Yap, Asi Taulava, Eric Menk, Kelly Williams, Jayjay Helterbrand, Jimmy Alapag, Mark Caguioa, Arwind Santos, Jayson Castro, Marc Pingris, Kerby Raymundo, Chito Loyzaga, and Marlou Aquino later joined the 40 greatest in 2015.

Establishing magistrate Leo Prieto served the alliance for a long time where 26 meetings were held from 1975 to 1983.

The quantity of titles the San Miguel Beermen have in their spell in the PBA that started since the alliance’s initiation in 1975. The establishment has the most number of titles in the alliance with Alaska and Magnolia a far second with 14.

Eugene Quilban gathered an association record 28 helps for 7-Up in its 123-100 win over Shell on August 9, 1992.

The triumphant edge of Ginebra when it scored the most number of focuses in history with 197 in its game against Great Taste on November 21, 1985.

The quantity of games San Mig Coffee lost when it caught the Grand Slam in the 2013-2014 season. The triumphant level of .577 was the most minimal among the Grand Slam groups yet the Mixers despite everything took care of business to make it to the history books. San Mig Coffee beat Rain or Shine twice and Talk ‘N Text during that year, giving lead trainer Tim Cone the subsequent Grand Slam of his instructing vocation.

The period of Benjie Paras when he won his second MVP in 1999. In a year that saw a deluge of Fil-outsiders, Paras safeguarded his accomplishment of turning into the main player to win the MVP and Rookie of the Year on that year after he did it in 1989.

Ginebra scored 32 back to back focuses in the final quarter on its way to a 116-90 win over Shell on May 14, 1991. That 32-0 shoot was generally number of focuses scored successively and unanswered throughout the entire existence of the class.

Michael Hackett had 33 focuses in the second from last quarter of Ginebra’s 197-168 win over Great Taste on November 21, 1985. That was the most number of focuses scored by an import in a quarter, with Hackett in the long run completing with 103, a group record in those days.

LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra was 34 years of age when he played his 597th back to back game, outperforming Alvin Patrimonio as the group’s Iron Man on March 18, 2019.

The quantity of All-Star games the PBA has played. This incorporates the Rookies, Sophomores, Juniors versus Veterans, and North versus South arrangements, and the ongoing three-leg All-Star matches held in 2017 and 2018.

It was in the 36th season (2010-2011) of the PBA where the class returned to the old three-meeting position – the Philippine Cup, Commissioner’s Cup, and Governors’ Cup.

The joined number of misfortunes Talk ‘N Text and San Miguel had in a three-year stretch in the Philippine Cup after the two groups had the option to catch the Perpetual Trophy in 2013 and 2017 individually. The Tropang Texters had a 60-19 record from 2011 to 2013, while the Beermen gathered a 53-18 imprint from 2015 to 2017.

The trophy later named as the Jun Bernardino Trophy was kept forever by the two groups for winning three successive titles in the most renowned meeting of the association.

The quantity of two-point endeavors Paul Alvarez had when he scored a then-record 71 focuses in Alaska’s 169-138 win over Shell. Alvarez changed over 31 two-pointers in that game, an association high.

The quantity of minutes Terrence Romeo played when he scored a group record 48 focuses in the All-Star Game Luzon leg in 2018 in the Smart All-Stars 152-149 win over the PBA All-Stars in Batangas City. Romeo won his third All-Star MVP in the challenge.

There are just five 4-0 scopes in the historical backdrop of the

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visuellesfest · 6 years ago

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ygoreviews · 8 years ago

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Ostinato ———————————————— If you control no monsters: Fusion Summon 1 "Melodious" Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using 2 monsters from your hand or Deck as Fusion Materials. During the End Phase of this turn, destroy the monster Fusion Summoned by this effect, and if you do, if all the Fusion Materials that were used for its Fusion Summon are in your Graveyard, you can Special Summon all of them. ———————————————— Can Be Found In: Dimension Box Limited Edition (DBLE-JP006)

Melodious is an archetype who takes full advantage of the many Special Summon mechanics it can work along with. With many of their effects activating under that condition, some of their weakest members are capable to either gather together to work as materials or create impenetrable defenses thanks to their effects. Together with Extra Deck mechanics involving Fusion Summons, Melodious is one of those builds that can easily overwhelm opponents with their setups.

"Ostinato" is a Spell Card with a mixed series of positives and negative effects. Only available if we don't control any monsters, "Ostinato" allow us to Fusion Summon a Melodious monsters by using two materials from either our hand or inside our Deck. While this is undoubtly a powerful effect to obtain some of their strongest monsters, the Fusion Monster we bring with the help of "Ostinato" will self-destruct during the End Phase. However, when that happens we will be able to revive the used materials from the Graveyard (As long both of them remain in there). Overall "Ostinato" might be a temporal Fusion Summon that will let us push through some obstacles, but don't be fooled by losing the monster once the turn ends as bringing its materials to the field has many other benefits.

Don't be fooled by "Ostinato" only bringing a Fusion Monster for a single turn, as with the simple fact that can use materials straight from our Deck is already a huge advantage to depend on. "Schuberta the Melodious Maestra" can obtain a solid ATK boost to take down any enemies on her own, "Bloom Prima the Melodious Choir" is able to attack twice, and "Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir" can punish other Special Summons during battles. Although "Bloom Diva" is the weakest of the three stat-wise, her own effects allows her to survive "Ostinato" negative effect. The other Fusion Monsters can also ignore "Ostinato" if we use "Opera the Melodious Diva" as one of the materials, giving us a turn of invulnerability against destructive sources including the Spell itself. However don't imply that the self-destruction of the Fusion Monster is a negative thing, as reviving the used materials has its advantages as well. Since some of the Fusion Summons requires Melodious Maestras we can easily obtain some of their high Level members like "Mozarta the Melodious Maestra" and "Shopina the Melodious Maestra", while on the other hand we can bring monsters with Special Summon conditions such as "Elegy the Melodious Diva" and "Aria the Melodious Diva" arriving together to shut down nearly every threat towards our monsters.

"Ostinato" is overall a Spell Card with lots of advantages hidden behind its negatives, with the only problem of limiting itself as a comeback card as the Duel progresses due its activation requeriments and Melodious being quite sturdy against most threats. Allowing us to cheaply Fusion Summon right from the start of a Duel, "Ostinato" not only can bring some of their strongest members immediately but also covers their temporal pressence by reviving their materials afterwards. This is also a huge benefit since Melodious obtains effects from being Special Summoned as well taking a shortcut to obtain some of their most important members, making "Ostinato" alone not only a card to Fusion Summon with but also setup the rest of goals the Deck tries to achieve. And while losing a Fusion Monster is a bit of a shame, some effects like "Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir" and "Opera the Melodious Diva" will assure that instead of getting their materials back we keep a strong Fusion Monster to lead the field on their own. Combined with the various other tools Melodious have to immediately prepare their solid setups, "Ostinato" is yet another important card to immediately obtain Fusion Summons as well some key members afterwards.

Personal Rating: A+

+ Fusion Summons using Melodious from our hand or Deck + The Fusion Monster summoned will be replaced by the materials used when the turn ends + Cheap yet effective setups arround the revived materials or to keep the Fusion Monster summoned

- The Fusion Monster will only stay for a turn - Due its activation condition might only become available as a comeback option in mid or late game

#yugioh #Yu-Gi-Oh #Yu-Gi-Oh!#yu gi oh #ygo #ostinato #melodious #fusion

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jemelkentsmushroom · 6 years ago

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bloomboxygo · 2 months ago

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Day 2 of Melodious Takodachis!

This one... Might be a downgrade. Ngl, I am a bit anxious because the Melodious support might be leaked soon to MD, so I spent more time scrambling for it instead of drawing calmly. I also tried a chibi Shopina to accomodate the Tako Shopina.

Oh well, tomorrow I'll do better, but maybe I should try harder?

#melodious #yugioh #personal #fanart #takodachi #shopina

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phgq · 4 years ago

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DTI to showcase MSMEs' products at 'Bagsakan sa Estancia Mall' in Pasig City

#PHinfo: DTI to showcase MSMEs' products at 'Bagsakan sa Estancia Mall' in Pasig City

PASIG CITY, Oct. 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is rolling out another special showcase of the products of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the upcoming Bagsakan at the Estancia Mall in Pasig City on October 29, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Through the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP), the DTI leads major efforts of the government to help MSMEs sustain their business operations amid the COVID-19 and promote confidence and optimism among consumers.

Nearly a dozen MSMEs from different cities in the NCR will feature their best products to the discerning customers of Pasig City and nearby communities such as:

Business Innovation Gateway, Inc. – Gusto Mango Juice, BIOTA, Gluta Capsules and health products

N.C. Hernandez Food Products – Isaw Chicken Snacks, Salmon Fish Skin Snacks, Crispy Chicken Feet Snacks and more

Capellan Deli Food Products – Healthy Honey, Calamansi Concentrate

BDO Herbosido Herbal Products – Herbal Oil, Herbal Shampoo, Herbal Powder

Natureline Enterprises - Snow Christmas Tree, Abaca Angel, Wreath, Reindeer, and varieties of Christmas Decors

Aging’s Food Delight - Tasty Filipino Kakanin, Ube Chiz Pandesal, Rice Cakes, Cream Chiz Bread, Suman Cake, and more

Moonlight Handicrafts - Eco Bayong, Pouches, Bags and Face Masks

QueenB Apriaries – Honey, Bee Pollen Soap, Black Honey, Sunblock, Lip Balm, Lotion and more essential items

Blessed-Harvest Marketing – Healthy Tablea Products

LMOR Food Products – Gourmet Peanut Products

Lionshare Co. Ltd. – Tinapang Bangus, Atsara, Adobo sa Asin and more Filipino delicacies

The complete list of products, photos and prices are posted in the social media pages of the BDTP (www.facebook.com/DTI.BDTP). Buyers and the general public can directly contact the MSMEs. They are also encouraged to place bulk orders which could help the MSMEs generate sustainable income and maintain their employees.

Over the past seven months, since the BDTP initiated the Bagsakan on March 16, 2020, twenty (20) Bagsakan activities were conducted in different venues generating total sales of over Php 7.8 million and assisted 126 MSMEs as well as fruit and vegetable farmers, and cooperatives from 11 regions of the country namely, CAR, 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 8, 9 and NCR.

Due to the increasing request of MSMEs to continue this innovative marketing assistance extended by the DTI, five more big Bagsakan sale shall be conducted before the end of 2020. It is expected that more MSMEs will benefit from this project and help them recover from losses incurred during the enhanced community quarantine. Likewise, more MSMEs will be connected with new and big buyers both in the domestic and foreign market. With the continuous marketing effort of the Bureau in cooperation of the DTI Regional Operations Group, 398 MSMEs from all over the country were assisted to go digital and seeing their products in local and global marketplaces through Shoppee, Lazada, Shopinas and UBGlobalinker. (DTI/PIA-NCR)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "DTI to showcase MSMEs' products at 'Bagsakan sa Estancia Mall' in Pasig City ." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1057142 (accessed October 27, 2020 at 03:35PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "DTI to showcase MSMEs' products at 'Bagsakan sa Estancia Mall' in Pasig City ." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1057142 (archived).

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thedentistisout · 4 years ago

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Government and Private Sectors join hands for

#PinasMunaTayo Campaign

Manila, Philippines — After almost a three-month enforced lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines starts to re-open businesses urging the public and private sectors to work together in reviving the economy. In an effort to slowly adapt to “new normal” and jumpstart the economy, private sector groups along with several government agencies including the Department of Tourism, Department of Trade and Industry, and Department of Science and Technology join hands for the #PinasMunaTayo online campaign.

Working on the premise that the country’s economic growth has historically been driven by consumption, the online movement spearheaded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alliance Global Group Inc., and Resorts World Manila advocate for a “Bayanihan” among Filipinos to support local businesses first and spend their money in the Philippines to stimulate the growth of domestic consumption. That includes encouraging the Filipinos to patronize local services in leisure and travel, food and restaurants, retail and shopping, among others.

In line with the projects of participating government agencies, #PinasMunaTayo campaign is focusing on three components, TriPinas to revive the tourism sector by promoting domestic tourism and destinations, ShoPinas to push for buying locally in support to the retail sector, and LasaPinas to reinforce the love for country by experiencing local food and hospitality. The campaign encourages consumers to make conscious choices to help boost the economy post-COVID 19.

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yugiohcardsdaily · 7 years ago

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These are cards that were asked for but were already posted.

Silent Swordsman

Silent Swordsman LV3

Silent Swordsman LV5

Silent Swordsman LV7

Melodious

Aria the Melodious Diva

Bloom Diva the Melodious Choir

Bloom Prima the Melodious Choir

Canon the Melodious Diva

Elegy the Melodious Diva

Mozarta the Melodious Maestra

Opera the Melodious Diva

Schuberta the Melodious Maestra

Score the Melodious Diva

Serenade the Melodious Diva

Shopina the Melodious Maestra

Solo the Melodious Songstress

Sonata the Melodious Diva

Soprano the Melodious Songstress

Tamtam the Melodious Diva

Melodious Illusion

Crystal Rose

1st Movement Solo

Fortissimo

Ostinato

Aroma/age

Aroma Garden

Signer Dragons

Ancient Fairy Dragon

Ancient Pixie Dragon

St. Joan

#silent swordsman #melodious #st. joan #signer dragons

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vicky-nanjappa · 7 years ago

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bloomboxygo · 1 year ago

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Very well, I shall share my thoughts, as best as I can, right here. We've been waiting much for this, and there are things to be discovered about them every hour, so I can't really say that this'll be a complete analysis. Nevertheless, now it's really the time to go back on stage! These talks will talk about the cards purely on their role, their design, and references. I won't insert any of my fanfic thoughts there, though I have a few.

Let the new tour begin!

Melodious Concerto

So we start off with the simplest card to talk about. This is what is essentially a Polymerization searchable by the new support, only it summons a Fairy Fusion and can use the Pendulum Zones as materials, which isn't much trouble in Melodious' case, as you'll see. This doesn't even require Melodious Monsters so... It could have potential even outside of a pure version. The GY effect is also kinda neat. It's the first Melodious card that can let you draw, which can make for some topdecks with its randomness.

Also... Aria and Elegy on the art. You know why they're there. Actually though... It's a bit weird of a pose for a Fusion Spell. They're not swirling towards each other, really, and they shouldn't exactly be used as Fusion Materials from the Field to begin with... It looks more as if they're on the Field, with their effects activated to protect the whole board. The pentagrams in front do seem to form a wall, after all.

Refrain the Melodious Songstress

Refrain comes up, belts one out with a grit that's hardly showed by the Melodious in their singing just so she could announce that she's pretty much all we've been waiting for: a Pendulum Melodious that the archetype lacked, a GY dumper (with an annoying caveat) and a Stratos (that works EVEN ON NORMAL SUMMON). These two things alone were amidst the most asked for by players, the first for theming and second for consistency. And she's great in both.

I say so because both Refrain and her companion, who's next up, can place themselves in the Pendulum Zone after a Melodious Fusion is Fusion Summoned as they're in the Extra Deck. That does mean that they can't do this off of Ostinato, but the card became so good in here anyways that they can afford to wait before going there.

Her on-summon effect is Stratos, not much to say, that's amazing and new to Melodious. But her pendulum effect is annoying because it brings back a tradition with Melodious Support that no one missed: conflicting with Aria. Because it Targets in order to get a Melodious from your deck to the GY... And it has to be a Fusion Mosnter so there aren't many opportunities for this. Then again, it's not that big of a deal right now, as there aren't any Main Deck Monsters, even in this set, that have effects off being sent to the GY. But it definitely has potential!

Design-wise, she looks lovely. But I'll reserve most of my thoughts after her companion is covered, which is warranted since they're meant to be parallels of each other. A thing unique to her, though, is her hat and her fiery-colored scheme, especially the hair. I wonder if that's actually a reference to Halil...

Remember this kid? He was the one who actually prevented Yuzu's first Pendulum Summon, and his theme consisted of Fire Genies. Could it actually be that the designers were somewhat inspired by this? It's all vague for me, but it would surely be cool if true.

Couplet the Melodious Songstress

And here comes Couplet, manifesting our joy in her songs! Let's see what, of her own, she can offer.

Her Monster effect is quite interesting: a Special Summon of a low level Melodious if it's revealed while added to your hand in any occasion besides the Draw Phase draw. Any occasion also means Shopina, Bloom Prima, and Soprano's effect of retrieving a Melodious from your GY. And she shares Refrain's effect of placing herself in the Pendulum Zone at the same condition. For her Pendulum effect... Well, she's a Spell/Trap searcher, as opposed to a Monster one. However... "Melodious" Spell Traps are actually very little. Most don't have that name, so the only targets are Illusion (very much a meme) and the new Concerto. Still good as a follow-up, but it's a shame she doesn't add Ostinato. Probably would have been OP though. Oh, and to keep the theme of Melodious being somewhat pure, you can only Pendulum Summon lights with her (very good) scale.

Admittedly, I couldn't find a specific reference in the design. She's cold color coded, the opposite of her companion, so maybe you can link it to Olga, Halil's Tag Duel Partner. However, I do very much like her skin tone being green. Weird, exotic colors were pretty much a staple with the Melodious Divas at the start, but we haven't really had a standout since Soprano. It's nice to see them back, even it's really only the case for Couplet and another Monster.

But... Let's do an extra segment.

Refrain and Couplet complete one another

It's evident that these two were designed as a pair because they mirror each other quite a bit in their effects, and their scale can Pendulum Summon the whole of the Melodious archetype. However, it's not just the effects that synergize, but also the designs.

Both artworks share certain elements such as the hand-over-chest pose, the light (very much the Pendulum's light) shining from above, and the most relevant one, double-ringed bracelets with a gem on the middle, just like Yuzu's! Refrain and Couplet also have differences in design that makes them mirror of each other: they share the color scheme and design of the dresses of Mozarta and Shopina respectively, albeit the armored, plated parts are different (Refrain has chest covered, and plates on her left hip with a blue gem on one, and one on the right shoulder, and Couplet has her torso covered with plates on right hip with a gem I can't quite make out -higher res is needed here- and left shoulder). There's some more asimmetries between their outfits as well, so they do look weird unless you see them together, which you should in a Duel. And they both have neon pentagram-shaped butterfly gown wings and that's just SO PRETTY. And both have black markings down their opposite eyes.

Bach(a) the Melodious Maestra

Now THIS. THIS IS MONEY.

In both ganeplay and design, this Card is just incredible, I might just be in love. I'll unashamedly admit that she's by far my favourite card of the set, and I know that another one has risen way above the rest in terms of popularity (in one day, which is legit impressive).

Let's get over how she's in game: a beastly extender who also acts as Fusion support. She requires 2 Melodious Monsters, making her the prime target for Ostinato. And she has 2 Special Summons of Melodious: 1 from Deck when she's Special Summoned, and one from the GY when she's sent to it, BY ANY METHOD (so also Diviner and Brilliant Rose). Well, this excludes herself, but it's still 2 Special Summons from favorable places, and it can be, in the second case, EVEN THEIR END BOSS. AYO. That's unbelievable enough, but here's another thing: Fusion Melodious' effects cannot be negated while she's on the Field. So that means even her own Deck Special Summon. Fantastic, she's legit incredible.

And now how about that design. Also incredible. The elegance and majesty of the Maestras was effectively brought back full force, and with an imposing black and orange scheme with gold accessories (even a huge treble clef that her left arm goes through), and red underdress, like a rose. Also her Hair's a bass clef and with her red eyes, hat and everything, I can feel her OP-ness and elegance, this is just magnificent.

That one-eyed golden mask of hers is also a really cute nod to Lunalight, albeit I don't know whether that makes her red eye glow more of if the other's obscured by the hat. But still... Red eyes, dark scheme, transparent gray veil, imposing pose, and inspired by Bach... This can go very well as a Parasite Fusion. Well, in this case, it's a reenactment, a gloomy one... And upon researching Bach further and remembering his songs... Dark, disturbing tones, especially with his Fugue in D Minor, really hammers the darker tone a Parasite Fusion card oozes. Not to mention the shade of purple of the background, as well as ORGAN PIPES AS BACKGROUND... The inspiration is too much, this is GENIUS. UNBELIEVABLE.

But she was not the main star of the show. In the fandom, for who she represents, and as a Card, we now have the main star of the concert:

Flowering Etoile the Melodious Grand Choir

As soon as Melodious was announced to come back, she was front and center. Well, of course! Not only is she the end boss, but she's also the Anime Character stand-in that all ARC-V decks got as of late! That's right, Yuzu has finally joined the Melodious Ensemble and become their End Boss.

This makes her position similar to Brave Masurao of Gongenzaka inspiration. However, while at launch Superheavy Samurai was more focused on efficiently going for generic negates, Melodious has to stay pure, so she's going to be core to any threat and disruption they can pose. Making her a 3 material Fusion also prevents Ostinato from just launching her in one move.

And yeah, while it's limited to essentially have just her (and Schuberta) as disruption, she's a really fun and potentially devastating one: she makes you banish any number of Melodious Monsters (until the End Phase) in order to return up to the same amount of your opponent's cards to their hand. You can do one or two early to disrupt combos, or call off the whole board while they're about to be wiped out and save them. Also the bounce doesn't target, and it's the same idea I had with my custom end-boss! That does mean, however, that the Melodious don't count themselves as Special Summoned anymore, so if Aria or Elegy get banished, they've lost their script. However, this does mean you can reset Schuberta's "once while face-up on Field" effect.

Also, if her opponent disposes of her except returning her to the Extra Deck, she can Special Summon pretty much any Melodious besides her.

But let's talk to the bigger reason she's broken through and risen above the rest... Her design and inspiration.

Well, I'll open this up with a take that I'm not sure you guys are going to like. Nevertheless, I've always been fairly open with criticisms. Even still, I promise to be fair.

I'm very ambivalent to this design. I like how she looks as Yuzu, but I don't like much how she looks as a Melodious Monster.

I'll go for the latter first. I feel like her style is very much contrary to how the Melodious dress in a way that she feels way more like an Idol rather than a classical singer. And Yuzu wasn't really much of an Idol, unless the Mikiyo duel, which had as much focus as anyone has on breathing when not told to do so manually, became the prime inspiration for this design. The bottom part is SO BUSY. Flowers, medals, gown after gown, ribbons, stars, it's just too much! If you changed her eyes a little bit, she would look like a Trickstar Monster! Also I can't make out what her hairstyle's supposed to mean, unless it's all kinds of bass clefs strung together.

That's where my conplaints end, because here comes the other part of the design... Which tends to be more of the focus when it comes to porting a character as a monster, which is the character part.

As Yuzu, the references are fantastic, simply put. She's pretty much got everything (besides other characters' themes aside from one) that Yuzu represented:

The bracelets are back, Yuzu styled, and on both hands this time.

The Hair colors are exactly like Yuzu's: soft, light pink with some darker tones, and it's somewhat reflected on her dress as well. Also the treble clef hairpins, doubling up as a callback to Yuzu and Bloom Diva!

Her flowers are Citrus flowers, and Yuzu is very much Citrus in japanese!

The mail below the flowers has an interesting pattern: one plain, one orange with a bright star, just like Yuya's goggles.

Admittedly this one's a reach, but there seem to be white butterfly-styled hair clips and white flowers on her slippers. You know... Like Pendulumstatue White Butterfly and White Flower? Kinda, the styles of such are not the same.

THE PINK PENTAGRAMS OF VICTORY! They're on both of her hands as tatoos!

So yeah, this one looks as if she had more of the job of referencing Yuzu than being a Classical Melodious Monster. It's definitely growing on me, especially as I've seen fantastic artwork of her already (IT HASN'T BEEN A DAY) and there's one last thing about her that makes her super valid: the Japanese name "Melodious Floral Song Goddess".

Yuzu joined the Melodious Ensemble and became their goddess.

Perfection.

Miscellaneous thoughts and conclusions

Ok! Phew! Each Monster is now covered, although here's some more of my thoughts before we close this off.

No Ostinato searching makes our Hands still reliant on having it already. Well, it's to soon to say that, because the theorycrafters are still working on the combos and it looks like Refrain and 1st Movement are also excellent starters, so we'll see!

Sadly, there aren't any references to Masumi and Sora in any of Melodious' presence, which is a shame. Heck, pretty much anyone besides Yuya is missing, and it's a bit of a blow considering the many great friendships she had. But I have hope for the future now that it's confirmed they haven't left Melodious to languish. Who knows, something even greater might happen!

There's no way Melodious is a top contender: that would require alienatingly strong support and more, because Melodious tends to be Pure in Monster variety. They'd need an entire revamp whereas these add another step to their current one while making it more active and fun.

Overall, I'M SO HAPPY that the support came back, and this fully inspired me! No doubt, you'll see more from me about these lovely ladies and their performances! I've got the ideas rolling, all that's left is letting them rock.

It's good to be back, weirdos!

#yugioh arc v #arc v #melodious #yugioh #yuzu hiiragi #analysis #I simply love that we got anything #we got our scripts back so let's roll them #oh and I'll actually play the deck this time

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