#wakana christmas special

[tsuki-sennin]

Episodes 39 and 40 of Delicious Party Precure! Together! In a double feature! Like fat juicy burger and a crispy chicken sandwich! It's epic!

First one's Yui focused? With her Dad? And the second Takumicchi focused? With HIS Dad? It's a double DILF special! Very cool.

I've been putting these both off so Spoilers, I guess... for two~!

-Oh yeah, we went back in time. That's a thing Kabuto did too, Yuin!

-Oooooh, Inari wrap, huh?

-So you WERE the narrator all along! ...wait, does this mean you've been hanging out with me the whole time?

-Ah... Yone-san... you really were watching over her all this time, huh?

-Dad's comin' back! The fisher man!

-How delectable.

-No need to cook!?

-Oh shit, Yuin's got sports ball power, I kinda forgot.

-See, with Ikki Igarashi, it's pretty informed in his fighting style, but Yuin's been sluggin' bitches so much... you very pointedly don't use your hands in soccer, so.

-Wakana Tamaki? Like Go Tamaki?

-Skort skort, Kome-Kome!

-Skort skort, Koko-neechan!

-Alright Mari-chan, what've you got for us today?

-We met Ginger! In the ancient past of 2002!

-Left on read.

-Sorry, Mari-chan.

-Black Pepper!

-Papa Ginger's just... like that, huh?

-Oh shit, Cerfueil.

-You will become perfect! ...that so, green lady?

-Snacc time

-Damn, Wakana-chan! Your dad's cool!

-Oh hello, Mashiba-san.

-Ooooooh, you're totally wiped!

-Oh...

-Damn dude, you okay?

-Dinner Time.

-Inari zushi!

-Oh, Jesus! Yuin, your room looks like it's covered in strawberry frosting! You don't even need that lamp, it's so bright already!

-What a hard-working man Mashiba-san is. You're super lucky to have a dad as based as he is, Wakana-chan.

-Grandmother once said... "No matter what condiment, no matter what ingredient, there is something greater and that's love of the person creating the food."

-Damn, going to a boarding school, huh?

-Not everybody gets it, I guess.

-She's in a mood, Ranchi.

-Well Kokone, I suppose we could reduce the preptime of their food with a bit of thinking...

-It's okay Yuin. I'm running low on Grandma Tendo quotes too.

-Yuin's gonna need to waterboard herself with mouthwash to get all that inevitable plaque outta her teeth.

-Egg

-Oh shit, Seccy's got a backstory.

-...oh, you've got issues.

-Tell her, Ranchi!

-Yuin, are you sure you're not gonna die?

-Maybe sit this one out, Yuin.

-Yeah, Precious is dyin'!

-Go time, ladies!

-Yum-Yum! Hyakuretsu Ken!

-"YOU SUCK!"

-Goddamn Seccy, you're very sad.

-Nobody's Perfect! My favorite W insert song!

-"Secretoru! I have to thank you! It's because of your very adult wisdom that I realize how much of a fuckin' sad soy princess cuckquean you are~!"

-Take the Baton! Convey your own genius!

-Oh but first, some bread.

-Whoop they ass!

-Ass they whooped.

-Two Egg.

-Not even happy to do your job, huh Seccy?

-Help her out, hell yeah!

-Busyness for his business.

-Seems like something stuck with Wakana-chan!

-Power Lunch!

-Come up with your own food-related aphorisms, Yuin-san!

-Ranchi and Amai-kaichou. Linguistic scholars.

-Takumicchi?

-Ohhhhhhh, Takumicchi!

-Yeah, your Dad's totally Cinnamon.

-Ohhhhhh, Takumi's mom's in on it.

-Cinnamon-san

-Oh sure, hit me with this catchy-ass pretty outro. I need that.

-Yep, two Dads are back!

-Takumicchi's retiring!

-Yep, the DILFs are back in town!

-Mari-chan

-Cinnamon... Shinada Monpei... Shina Mon...

-Ohhhh, that's

-That's very clever.

-Hug Him!

-Sad Prince Mari-chan.

-Ah, went somewhere to the Middle East, huh?

-Takumicchi! You have been discovered!

-It's okay though, I know a guy! I just need you to call this number, and ask for a new dust filter for a Hoover Max Pr-

-Oh yeah, it's Christmas next week. Ah.

-Buche de Noel..

-You really wanted to help out your girl, huh Takumicchi?

-Them slippery Bundoru.

-Not a Cook Fighter or a Pretty Cure.

-That's gotta sting, huh buddy?

-Good job, Fennel.

-...I uh... kinda find you a little sussy, but okay

-Ohayoooo!

-Aw, Takumicchi :(

-Ranchi and Koko-neechan seem to be jazzed for the

-Kanpeki!

-Thinkin' about Seccy, huh?

-Ever the supportive type, huh Takumicchi?

-AMANE JUMPSCARE

-BUUUUUUUH

-Chrimbus Party!

-Hahahahahahaha!

-I have to admit Takumicchi, I didn't think very highly of you when we first met, but you've definitely become a real reliable guy.

-Yeaaah!

-Man, if only literally every PreCure capable of retrieving them Pipis didn't live in Japan, huh?

-Then nobody can cook anymore.

-...goddamn your glasses are hot, Seccy.

-Bundoru, Bundoru!

-Chringus Time is here!

-Purse!

-Whoa! Big money!

-"Ah? Takumi, you didn't do anything bad as Black Pep. Why on earth would you ever want to hide it from Yui?"

-"Noooooooooo reason..."

-"Aaaaah, got it."

-Burned tongue!

-Cake...

-Bitch took my cake, my dog, my fox, and my dragon!

-Oooh, Mari got the moves!

-Oh, she caught him!

-"Gimme that fuckin' thing! I'm kicking that bitch's teeth in!"

-Black Pepper! Make her sneeze!

-You go, lad!

-Looks like you got caught in the act, buddy.

-Alright ladies, from the top! Delicious Standby!

-Kome! Tasty! Wonton! ...and Parfait noises!

-She's got a fuckin' command pad.

-Dooooooodge!

-Why didn't you DOOOOOODGE!?

-Smack that thang!

-Go talk to the green lady, Yuin.

-Yeah, get through to her, Yuin!

-Guess Spicy's bread wasn't hard enough.

-Oh damn, a two prong attack.

-Neat.

-Neither Cook Fighter nor PreCure. He is but Black Pepper! The token boy!

-Yeah, this is pretty good.

-You still can't join in on the finisher though Takumicchi. That's a girl thing, you see.

-Delicious Victory.

-Takumicchi!

-Maing a girl cry like that!

-Absolutely abhorrent!

-See, Amane agrees with me!

-Rice ball!

-Cure Precious's beloved sidekick. Black Pepper!

-Oh shoot! Master Ginger...

-Let's go learn some more about them rocks, eh?

-Learn from a master fighter, eh?

-"Cake later, okay?"

-Hello, Godatz-sama!

-Oh come now Amane, don't sound us off like you were the star of this episode /j

-Very fun pair of episodes. Takumi really shined today, he's pretty epic.

-Christmas party~!

-Not quite on Christmas from my perspective, but hey! Should be a holly jolly celebration anyway~! And we get to learn more about Fennel~!

[miccles]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: プリティーリズム | Pretty Rhythm Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Takanashi Otoha/Renjouji Bell, Hayami Hiro/Nishina Kazuki Characters: Renjouji Bell, Takanashi Otoha, Hayami Hiro, Nishina Kazuki, Morizono Wakana Additional Tags: Christmas, Secret Santa, mild crack, despite puttng pairing tags theres actually little romantic moments so sorry bout that, Established Relationship, takes place after SSS Series: Part 2 of Shitty Rhythm: Collector's Edition Summary:

Otoha and Bell are gonna go on a double date with Hiro and Kazuki and decide to exchange presents. Otoha gets Kazuki but can't decide what to get for him.

[tamersa]

also maybe buahahahah: waking up with amnesia au for Phidari :V that sound like good drama (preferred: shoutaro's amnesia)

It’s tad long so under a cut Amnesiac Shotaro Au:

Log. 2008-09-13Boring.Everything is boring. Boring boring. Even writing this is boring. Yetfather wants me to try it, so I can reflect on my life later. Still,boring.Log. 2008-12-10Mother took me to the WinterInvention Fair. Some things spark my interest but mostly hers. Yet Ifound one stand about the human brain. It was quitefascinating.Log. 2009-02-01I've attended special courseabout human nervous system. It  is indeed worth my time. There is somuch to discover in this topic! Especially brain part. I think Ifound my destination in life. Father is pleased. Mother is a bitdisappointed it is not engineer course. Wakana doesn't understand mychoice at all. Saeko doesn't care.  Log. 2009-09-06 I was showed a intriguing case. My mother childhood friend found this youngman on the streets, Without memories of himself only. He rememberonly his name: Shotaro. With my wast knowledge about human brain,I've got a mission to help him regain his-self again and maybe try todiscover what happened, that he ended without them in the firstplace.Log. 2009-11-01Shotaro, is unusual human, full ofpassion, emotions and that inner flame. Quite opposite of me. Heblend into Detective Agency of my mother friend quite well. Now hetries to imitate his current boss style. He is doing quite badly Imust say. He hall it “Hard-Boiled”, I call it “Half-Boiled”and today I told him that. He was angry and embarrassed at the sametime. I hope there will be another situation I could call him likethat.Log. 2010-01-22I still didn't knack Shotaro's mindproblem but we are closer to his true identity. We are sure for 95%his true name is Hidari Shotaro,Log. 2010-01-27Shotaro ispretty down today, he wasn't able to save pet of some child. Itwasn't his fault yet he blames himself fully. Somehow I felt badabout it (not sure why, I never bothered with such emotions) so tomake him forget (oh the irony ) about it  I tried to read aloud hisfavorite book from Narumi Sokichi collection. Shotaro indeed calmeddown and said one of the name fits me somehow. From today I'll becalled Philip instead of Raito by him. I like this, weirdly.Log.2010-03-10 For indeterminate time, I've moved into garage ofNarumi Agency. There are two reasons for this: first – we are soclose to figure out Shotaro past. Second – I want to observe himmore. For sciene of his brain of course. He didn't regain any oldmemories but he sure got many new ones. I even help on cases he workson. Somehow human behavior seems to be more interesting than thebrain functions.Log. 2010-04-02I wish it was a joke butit wasn't. We finally cracked Shotaro case. He is an orphan from thenorth and his memory loss was made chemically, before planned organsnatching. Some wealthy  politician son has heart condition andShotaro is perfect donor. Somehow  I feel furious. It is new for me,and bit worrying. But I'm even more mad at Shotaro who wonders whatis better. I don't care for this illegal procedures. His life is more important and precious than some spoiled brat.Log.2010-05-20The politician had some connections with mafia andtried to get us. Well at least Shotaro I suppose. He wanted to flee,without me knowing about it but he forgot I'm a bit smart for that.He almost (well at the end it wasn't almost) cried that he doesn'twant me to be hurt in anyway, that I'm too important for him and goodin general. I was shocked by this words. Our conversation wasinterrupted by my mother who entered the garage and gave me herlatest invention: Double Driver, with some unusual memory sticks. Shesaid me and Narumi Sokichi should fight together the enemies. For thefirst time I can't understand what does she means.Log2010-05-21Something fascinating ha happened! At the down timeenemy entered the Agency and I didn't had time to approach the bossof this place so I proposed Shotaro to fight alongside me. He agreedand moments later my mind entered his body. I will never forget thisexperience1 We were able to beat up and scare all of the intruders.Somehow I think they will not coming back. Especially that few hourslater we got the information hat the politician son died. I wasrelieved. Shotaro was still not sure if this was good trade. I toldhim it was not a trade, he was worth of his own life. He smiled whenI told him that. I felt warmer inside.Log 2010-05-22Ourmind fusion by Double Driver had side effect: Shotaro started toregain his memories! Bit by bit I'm sure he will get it all. Still Ihave small worry he will leave this place when the process will becomplete. I don't understand myself. The challenge is almost success.I don't know why I think like that.Log 2010-06-13Shotaromade surprise cake for my birthday. He said he made it from memoryand was pretty proud of it. It was delicious. I think it was best andmost sincere present I've ever got.Log 2010-08-29Shotaromemory is mostly restored still he wants to stay here! He just wantto visit his old place and then be resident of Fuuto permanently...!Why I feel so happy about it?Log 2010-10-01Officialy Ientered  the crime psychology course. I've finished the nervous onewith flying colors of course yet I want to pursue this path more. Mother is intrigued, father is disappointed, Wakana doesn't get it.Saeko doesn't care.Log 2012-11-05I work by Shotaro sideand study psychology for over 2 years. Many things changed in mylife, I choose Philip as my legal name, and moved into small flat tobe apart from my family. The more I study the more I crack cases themore disturbing they are. I still have talks with Wakana and motherform time to time. Even with bit of uncertainty I'm sure this will bebest way for me. I just don't understand one thing: why I feel angrywhen ladies are flirting with Shotaro. It can't be deep affection Iread about. It just can't...Log 2012-12-24There was aChristmas party in the Agency and we were invited as a branch of it(Shotaro somehow doesn't want to make independent one yet). I can'tdrink alcohol legally yet but Shotaro can and I think he drunk a bittoo much because he confessed to me. Also blabbed and cried how hedoesn't had much to offer but still want to be my partner not only atwork but also in private life. I felt happy for a moment but thenrealized he is intoxicated and wouldn't think like that in reality.Now I wish I could drink too.Log 2012-12-25I... I don'tknow what to write... how to bind my thoughts now for the first time.Officially I have a boyfriend. In the morning Shotaro saidreluctantly that he remembers everything he said and was sincere withit but never brave enough to said it. Well, Christmas Cocktail madethe charm. I accepted his words of course which made him so happy andembarrassed at the same time. This is happiest day of my life tillnow. Nothing can beat that hangover smile right now. I think I'llmove with him soon. And I know My father will be furious, my motherwill be intrigued ( she likes Shotaro aka my brand new boyfriend forsome time now), Wakana will not understand this at all and Saeko wontcare. But I do. And it is about time to close this journal becausenew path I opening  for me form now. And it deserves for a new diary.Maybe soemthing heart shaped? End of Log.

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Radio NET Bulgaria (December 07, 2022)

23:56 TIM BOWMAN - Let It Shine 23:51 DR. SAXLOVE - Greensleeves 23:46 NICHOLAS COLE - Feelings 23:42 JULIAN VAUGHN - Loving You 23:37 PAUL BROWN - The City (Instrumental) 23:31 JUSTIN YOUNG - Jingle Bells 23:27 UNDER THE LAKE - Old Friends New Grooves 23:22 PETER WHITE - Swept Away 23:17 BRIAN CULBERTSON - That's Life (feat. Earl Klugh) 23:14 DREW DAVIDSEN - Silent Night 23:09 JIM ADKINS - Take Me There 23:04 GHOST JAZZ TRIO BAND - Dreams Above (feat. James Morgan) 23:00 JACKIEM JOYNER - Double Bass 22:55 LUKAS LEUTHOLD - Black Milvus 22:51 ROD BEST - An Uptime Groove 22:47 PEET PROJECT - River Cruise 22:44 K.VIO, TIM TONIC - The First Noel 22:40 HANK BILAL - Glass Slipper 22:36 BONEY JAMES - Kicks 22:30 NATHAN WOODWARD - O, Holy Night 22:26 WAKANA - Downtown Jam (feat. Gabriel Mark Hasselbach) 22:21 VINCENT INGALA - I Think I'm Falling In Love (With You) 22:16 EUGE GROOVE - Slow Jam 22:13 SHAKATAK - Christmas Eve 22:09 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - I Love Your Smile 22:05 LEBRON - Give Love a Try 22:01 BROOK ALFORD - New Day 21:57 NAJEE - The Way She Moves 21:53 CHAN HALL, TONY CRADDOCK - Stay Awhile 21:48 DAVE KOZ - Still Got It 21:44 JEFF GOLUB - Here Comes Santa Claus 21:40 NELSON RANGELL - That's the Way of the World 21:33 KEITH MASON - A Little Talk 21:31 ART MORRIS - Let It Snow 21:27 JOEL DEL ROSARIO - Gettin' It 21:22 CHRIS GODBER - Soul Searchin 21:18 PAUL MESSINA & MARK R. HARRIS - Gus's Groove (feat. Ignacio Nunez, Jason Meekins & Bobby Lebel) 21:14 JODY MAYFIELD - Angels We Have Heard on High 21:10 ROD BEST - Soul Soothing 21:05 EVERETT B WALTERS - It's for the Love of Music 21:01 ELAN TROTMAN - Twice as Nice (feat. Marcus Anderson) 20:57 PAUL BROWN - Bridges Of Paris 20:52 KIM WATERS - Fire And Spice 20:48 PETER WHITE - Mr. Caribbean 20:44 JUSTIN YOUNG - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 20:40 GEORGE JINDA - Lavish 20:36 RICHARD ELLIOT - Right On Time 20:31 DR. SAXLOVE - Little Drummer Boy 20:26 NORTH 2UNES WOODALL - In the Mood 20:22 DEAN JAMES - Georgia On My Mind (feat. Salio) 20:19 LEO P. - Timeless Love 20:15 MICHAEL LINGTON - Silent Night 20:11 GK PIANO - Soul Secrets 20:07 CRAIG SHARMAT - Outside In 20:02 JEFF KASHIWA - The Good Life 19:57 KEN POWE - Black Butterfly 19:54 BONEY JAMES - Sundance 19:49 SHIN GIWON CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION - All I Want For Christmas Is You 19:45 VINCENT INGALA - Sexy Mama 19:38 EUGE GROOVE - Rain Down On Me 19:36 JONATHAN BUTLER - We Three Kings 19:32 PAUL TUVMAN - The Fool on the Hill 19:27 DARREN MOTAMEDY - Man Of Leisure 19:21 EDGARDO CINTRON - Oasis 19:15 DAVE KOZ - All You Need Is Love 19:11 AL DEGREGORIS - Odyssey 19:07 CAROL ALBERT - Fly Away Butterfly 19:03 FOSTINA DIXON - More 18:59 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - Always There 18:54 GERRY SMOOTH - Let's Dance 18:50 JOEL DEL ROSARIO - Delicious Vinyl Outro 18:46 WAYMAN TISDALE - Breakfast with Tiffany 18:42 STEPHEN ROTHHAAR - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 18:38 NAJEE - The Way She Moves 18:34 ROD BEST - Reflection Time 18:30 ANDRE DELANO - Angels We Have Heard On High 18:25 JOHN E. LAWRENCE - Photo Shoot 18:21 PAUL BROWN - The Rhythm Method 18:17 PHIL DENNY - Tryst 18:14 HERB ALPERT - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 18:10 PETER WHITE - Deep In My Heart 18:06 ROB TARDIK - Flip Flop 18:02 THOM ROTELLA - Carnaval (En la Playa) 17:57 KIRK WHALUM - The Wave 17:53 PAUL HARDCASTLE - Slomotion 17:48 RON OTIS - That Feels Good 17:43 BROOKE ALFORD - The Christmas Song 17:38 PIECES OF A DREAM - One for the Money 17:35 PETER HEROLD - Comfort Zone 17:29 MARCUS ANDERSON - Mary Did You Know 17:26 RICK HABANA - Eclipse 17:21 LISA ADDEO - Little Black Dress 17:16 GREGG KARUKAS - Show Me The Way 17:13 SPECIAL EFX - Silent Night 17:08 BONEY JAMES - Seduction 17:04 VINCENT INGALA - Personal Touch 17:00 FREDDIE FOX - Thoughts Of You 16:55 EUGE GROOVE - Truly Emotional 16:52 BENNETT B - Slipstream 16:48 DEE BROWN - Wake Up 16:43 PHIL DENNY - Be There for Me 16:39 DEAN JAMES - Arvette's Holiday 16:35 KEN NAVARRO - Pulse Point 16:30 DEE LUCAS - Feeling You (feat. Darryl Williams) 16:27 I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm (featuring India.Arie and Trombone Shorty) 16:24 BONA FIDE - Midnight Train 16:20 GORDON JAMES - Empress Rule 16:16 NELSON RANGELL - With All My Heart 16:12 DANIEL D. - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 16:08 PAOLO RUSTICHELLI - My Geisha 16:04 JESSY J - White Sand (feat. Paul Brown) 16:00 NILS - East Bay 15:56 ROD BEST - Rising Up 15:52 RICHARD ELLIOT - On The Fly 15:48 WAYMAN TISDALE - Way Up 15:44 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD - Mr. Right 15:41 SHARMOND SMITH - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 15:36 SAN GABRIEL SEVEN - Moment by Moment 15:31 PETER WHITE - Always, Forever 15:27 JONATHAN BUTLER - Winter Wonderland 15:23 BIRDS OF A FEATHER - In The Shade 15:18 CAROL ALBERT - Love Again 15:15 NAJEE - One Night In Soho 15:12 YOLANDA RABUN - I'm Coming Home for the Holiday 15:08 LOUIE FITZGERALD - Surviving the Storm 15:03 ALTHEA RENE - Inner Circle 15:00 ROB TARDIK - Smile 14:56 PETER HEROLD - The Way You Are 14:52 JAREZ - Shine 14:47 JAZZ IN PINK - Come For Me 14:44 KEITH ANDREW - It's A Party 14:40 HERB ALPERT - The Christmas Song 14:36 JAMHUNTERS - Room for Milk 14:32 JEANETTE HARRIS - Oh So Good 14:29 JULIAN VAUGHN - O Christmas Tree 14:25 CHILLAXING JAZZ KOLLEKTION - Wherever I Go 14:20 JONATHAN FRITZEN - Sailing Away 14:17 GARY MEGGS - Life's Little Changes 14:12 KIM WATERS - It's Christmas 14:09 DEE BROWN - Pretty Girl (Skylar) 14:04 PHIL DENNY - Align 14:00 NILS, STEVE COLE - California 13:56 PAUL BROWN - Old Friends 13:51 DAVE BRADSHAW JR. - Moon And Stars 13:47 JEREMY HECTOR - African Lady 13:43 SHAKATAK - Sing (Little One) 13:40 VINCENT INGALA - Maybe You Think 13:36 NELSON RANGELL - Saturday Night 13:30 JAY ROWE - O Tannenbaum 13:25 JIM ADKINS - 49th & Broadway 13:21 PHIL DENNY, ANNA STEVENSON - When I Think 13:17 RICHARD ELLIOT - Sweet Memories 13:13 BRADLEY LEIGHTON - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 13:09 DARREN RAHN - Revelation 13:04 RAINFOREST BAND - Annisa 13:00 MAX HIGHSTEIN - Open To Receive 12:57 ERIC DARIUS - Heaven Sent 12:52 NAJEE - Rendezvous 12:48 SAM RUCKER - I Am with You 12:43 JODY MAYFIELD - Christmas Time is here 12:39 BLAKE AARON - Desire 12:35 NILS - The Hump 12:31 BEN TANKARD - Christmas Love 12:26 DR. DAVE, THE HOUSECALL BAND - Feel so Good (Revisited Version) 12:22 TIM BOWMAN - Soul Dream 12:18 BLAIR BRYANT - Power UP! 12:13 SHIN GIWON CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION - Santa Clause Is Coming To Town 12:08 PIECES OF A DREAM - People Say 12:04 FRANK SUTTON - Brighter Days Ahead 12:00 WAYMAN TISDALE - The Turnaround 11:56 JULIAN VAUGHN - Ecstasy 11:52 MARCIN NOWAKOWSKI - Sensual 11:49 RANDY SCOTT - Side Steppin' 11:44 STEVE OLIVER - The Christmas Song 11:39 GREGG KARUKAS - Tomorrow We Sail 11:35 FREDDIE FOX - Southern Ways 11:30 DAVE KOZ - O Holy Night (feat. Jonathan Butler) 11:26 PHIL DENNY - When We Were Friends 11:22 JACKIEM JOYNER - Secrets 11:17 KIM WATERS - Possession 11:14 AARON BING - The First Noel 11:10 J. WHITE - I Like It 11:05 PHILIPPE SAISSE - If I Ever Lose This Heaven 11:00 JAZZ FUNK SOUL - Keep Holding On 10:56 LEBRON - Never Say Never 10:52 DANIEL DOMENGE - Always to Run 10:48 JAZMIN GHENT - Work Wit' It 10:44 PHIL DENNY, NATE NARASIM - Push 10:40 ANDRE DELANO - O Come All Ye Faithful 10:36 RICHARD ELLIOT - Ricochet 10:32 ERIC MARIENTHAL - Your Move 10:27 MARCUS ANDERSON - This Christmas 10:24 WAYNE GUTSHALL - Spanish Love (feat. Steve Oliver) 10:19 PHIL DENNY, NILS - Suite Party 10:15 SAM RUCKER - Overcomer 10:11 BRADLEY LEIGHTON - Angels We Have Heard On High 10:07 BE'NE MUSIC - Journey 10:04 NILS - Let's Bounce 10:00 MARION MEADOWS - Twice as Nice 09:55 WALTER BEASLEY - La Nina 09:49 DAVE KOZ - Careless Whisper (feat. Montell Jordan) 09:44 JIM ADKINS - Night Groove 09:40 BEN TANKARD - Melody Of Bethlehem 09:36 WILL SUMNER - First Light 09:33 PIECES OF A DREAM - Steppers D Lite 09:28 BRIAN LENAIR - My Favorite Things 09:24 MICHAEL LEMMO - Blue Comet 09:21 DEE BROWN - The Prize 09:16 DREAMING IN COLOUR - Yearbook 09:12 KEB' MO' - Moonlight, Mistletoe & You 09:08 ROCCO VENTRELLA - Yah Mo B There 09:04 RANDY SCOTT - Daydreams 09:00 RODNEY GREENE - Real Close 08:55 PHIL DENNY - Stand Together 08:51 JOY RIDE - Bisso Baba 08:46 TONY SAUNDERS - And the Beat Goes On 08:43 JACK JEZZRO - Santa Baby 08:39 KIM WATERS - Voyage To Atlantis 08:34 MARC ANTOINE - Follow Your Bliss 08:31 PEGGY DUQUESNEL - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 08:26 PHILIPPE SAISSE - The Dolphin 08:21 THE SMOOTH JAZZ ALLEY - C-Funk 08:18 NELSON RANGELL - Look Again 08:14 DAVE KOZ - The 25th of December (feat. BeBe Winans) 08:09 DEE LUCAS - Zimbabwe 08:05 CAL HARRIS JR. - The Touch 08:00 PATRICK BRADLEY - Can You Hear Me (feat. Dave Koz) 07:56 ROD BEST - Lazy Times 07:53 DREW DAVIDSEN - InnerSpace 07:49 MARCUS ANDERSON - Cappuccino Strut 07:44 ANDRE DELANO - Footsteps 07:40 AARON BING - Silver Bells 07:36 DARREN RAHN - One Step Ahead 07:32 SAM RUCKER - Down on the Inside 07:28 CASTELLA - Sleigh Ride 07:25 NILS - Night Flyer 07:21 VINCENT INGALA - Snap, Crackle, Pop 07:16 NAJEE - Trip To The Moon 07:13 DR. SAXLOVE - O Come All Ye Faithful 07:08 RICHARD ELLIOT - You Make Me Feel Brand 07:04 JAREZ - Feels so Right 07:00 AL DEGREGORIS - Resolutions 06:57 DARREN MOTAMEDY - Last Flight to Vegas 06:53 PETER WHITE - Life Story 06:49 JAZZ IN PINK - Positivity 06:44 PETER HEROLD - The Way You Are 06:41 ART FOUR SALE - White Christmas 06:37 JAZZ FUNK SOUL - CSL (For Charles Samuel Loeb) 06:33 ROCCO VENTRELLA - I Receive Your Love (instrumental) 06:29 JUSTIN YOUNG - This Christmas 06:25 QUINTIN GERARD W. - Attitude Indicator 06:21 GEORGE JINDA - Never Ending Love 06:17 KEN NAVARRO - Whenever You're Around 06:14 SHAKATAK - Lonely On Christmas Day 06:08 FOURPLAY - 101 Eastbound 06:04 BLUEY - Back Here Again 06:00 KEN POWE - Wish You Were Here 05:55 REZA KHAN - Painted Stories 05:51 JEANETTE HARRIS - Night Jam 05:46 JEFF KASHIWA - Back To Love 05:42 DARYL STUERMER - The Little Drummer Boy 05:38 NELSON RANGELL - Steppin' 05:33 JACKIEM JOYNER - In Your Eyes 05:30 DAVE KOZ - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (feat. Johnny Mathis) 05:25 JOHN E. LAWRENCE - Do Your Best 05:21 COLORS IN MOTION - The Paradise (feat. Bill Joseph Flynn) 05:17 CAROL ALBERT - Mas Que Nada 05:12 MARCUS ANDERSON - Christmas With Her 05:09 PHILLIP DOC MARTIN - Sexy Love 05:04 KIM WATERS - Wonderama 05:00 EUGE GROOVE - Another Sad Love Song 04:55 SAM RUCKER - Follow Me 04:50 PHIL DENNY - Dally Walk 04:47 NILS - All Roads Lead to You 04:44 BEN TANKARD - Minstrel's Christmas Song 04:38 ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY - Jamaica Heartbeat 04:34 NAJEE - Center of the Heart 04:30 SHARMOND SMITH - It's Christmas Time Again 04:26 JAREZ - All Of Me 04:21 PIECES OF A DREAM - Anywhere You Are 04:16 PETER WHITE - Don't Wait For Me 04:12 ANDRE DELANO - It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 04:08 LISA ADDEO - Deep Blue C 04:05 TAKE B - Umbrella 04:00 ANDREY CHMUT - Those Sweet Nights (feat. Valeriy Stepanov) 03:56 JAZZ FUNK SOUL - Forecast 03:51 REGGIE CORDINGTON - Just You 03:46 DEE LUCAS - Dollar Bill 03:42 NORMAN BROWN - The Christmas Song 03:37 DREW DAVIDSEN - Alexander's Dream 03:33 JEREMY HECTOR - Chandelle 03:30 KENNEY POLSON - This Christmas 03:26 PAUL BROWN - Flight Of The Conchords 03:22 GERALD ALBRIGHT - Hope 03:13 SHAKATAK - Christmas With You 03:08 JEFF KASHIWA - Back In The Day 03:04 BIRDS OF A FEATHER - City Life 03:00 DEON YATES - When We Meet Again 02:55 BRAD ALEXANDER - Through the Fire (feat. Andrew Gouche) 02:50 PATRICK BRADLEY - All In 02:46 DEE BROWN - Make Up Your Mind 02:42 DAVE KOZ - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (Feat. Michael Lington) 02:38 2UNES - Rock Steady 02:33 ADAM HAWLEY - Joy Ride 02:29 SHIN GIWON CHRISTMAS CAROL COLLECTION - Joy To The World 02:25 JACKIEM JOYNER - Close 2 You 02:20 STEVE COLE - Living Out Loud 02:17 SAM BASSMAN JENKINS - That Moment 02:13 KIM WATERS - I Love New York at Christmas 02:07 NELSON RANGELL - Don't Forget Those Forgotten 02:03 BLAIR BRYANT - Red Tiger 02:00 SAM RUCKER - Be True 2 Who U R 01:56 NAJEE - Don't Make Me Wait 01:51 LUKAS LEUTHOLD - When I See The Sunshine In You 01:47 BRADLEY LEIGHTON - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 01:43 PIECES OF A DREAM - Sway On 01:39 PETER WHITE - Confidential 01:34 JAREZ - All I Need 01:29 LISA MCCLOWRY - Brand New Hallelujah 01:25 ROBERT HARRIS - Sign of the Times 01:21 PAUL BROWN - Food For The Moon 01:17 ROCCO VENTRELLA - Sensuality 01:14 DAMIEN ESCOBAR - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 01:09 BLAKE AARON - Forever 01:05 THE SMOOTH JAZZ ALLEY - Night Out 01:00 REGGIE CORDINGTON - Far Away 00:55 MARCUS ANDERSON - Addictive Love 00:49 EUGE GROOVE - Knocki Knocki Who's There 00:46 JONATHAN BUTLER - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 00:43 ROB TARDIK - Givin' Back (feat. Vincent Ingala) 00:39 MARION MEADOWS - On the Uptown 00:35 PEET PROJECT - Rosy Cheeks 00:31 JACK JEZZRO - White Christmas 00:26 KIRK WHALUM - Desperately 00:22 NELSON RANGELL - Good Morning Love 00:16 KIM SCOTT - Two Become One 00:12 SHAKATAK - Silent Eve 00:08 PAOLO RUSTICHELLI - Voyager 00:04 ERIC MARIENTHAL - Flower Child 00:00 NICK COLIONNE - On the Move

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Kalafina Live Report @Osaka - Christmas Premium Live 2017 (Part 2 of 2)

Click here for Part 1. Click here for my Live Report of the Acoustic Live in Zama.

Amidst all the negative speculations, here is something real for you xD Again, this will be a long post, but please read it until the very end. Thank you :) Feel free to comment or ask anything you like!

The musicians entered the stage and tested their instruments shortly, when Sakurada started to play a short solo and Kalafina entered the stage as well.

Let’s talk about their dresses first. You can see them here. (I wrote the following part before those were released, so feel free to skip it). Hikaru’s dress was more of a crimson red, tight at the torso and going straight and wider downwards. All of the dresses had the image of wedding dresses, although different types. Her dress was certainly the most modest of all, so to say, but I was too far away to see any details. Also, I absolutely loved Hikaru’s hair style. It’s simple, the way she has her hair most of the time I guess, but I think it looks the best on her, without any special/big ornaments or tightly braided parts. I liked her outfit the most too. Keiko’s dress was the most impressive. Being pink/magenta/white, her dress stood out the most, mainly because it was HUGE. It was almost double the size compared to Hikaru and she looked so much bigger and taller than she actually is, but she was absolutely gorgeous, especially with the flower adornments in her hair. On her left side of the dress, there was a huge rose-shaped part. Wakana’s dress was of a bright red, with many layered parts and she was the closest to being a princess bride. Totally stunning as these kinds of dresses suit her very well, in my opinion.

Kalafina started with “dolce”, not that big of a surprise I thought. While the roof was lighted up in blue, the stage was brightly illuminated. Keiko sang extremely deep, deeper than usual when she is “just” support. She sounded a lot like a bass in the background with turned up volume. But it created a great mood and along with Wakana they all created an emotional beginning for us.

After that, the stage became dark, with big spotlights from above on the girls. The spotlights also had the be much bigger than normal, so their big dresses fit into the circles xD The neon tubes inside the diamonds in the background shone green, the stage was then illuminated partly in red – Christmas colors!

“We wish you a merry Christmas” on this festive stage, simply great. The “trees” on the stage also began to shine. Hikaru was absolutely cool here, her English is great (in contrast to the other two *cough*) and she had fun on stage as far as I could see. In the middle part, where Wakana starts to sing very high, she simply killed it and Keiko made of lot of gestures with arms and torso – they didn’t move a lot during the concert… you know, the dresses. It was a pretty performance and another great introduction for a Christmas concert.

During MC #1, they bowed before the audience, but in these dresses they couldn’t do it normally, so they had to make a curtsey like the beautiful princesses that they are. Wakana said that they have been doing the Acoustic Tour since November and wanted to convey Christmas emotions to us, although it wasn’t Christmas yet. Keiko mentioned that this was their first Christmas Live this year and Hikaru asked for the stage to be lightened up, so she could see the audience. She was impressed that so many people managed to come on a weekday, she thanked us for that and they wanted to “show us many landscapes”.

Let’s stop here for a second and talk about the setlist. Despite this concert being awesome and absolutely stunning, I was a bit disappointed by the setlist. Take out the Christmas songs and “snow falling” and it was totally the same as Zama/the Acoustic tour. Even in the same order. And if I take the Nikko Live into consideration as well, then there were many songs I would hear for the third time in a row now. I fully understand that the girls are super busy and can’t come up with a whole new setlist in such a short time. Since they also probably in the middle of preparations for the 10th Anniversary Live, of course, they go with the songs they have rehearsed already. I am not saying that this is bad or that these songs are bad – but still I had hoped for a bit more than just one different song of their normal repertoire, like “Door”, “Haru ha kogane no yume no naka”, “Kotonoha”, “Kichigo no shigemi ni”, “Hokage”, “Sorairo no isu” or, especially in that “light” block, “Kimi ga hikari ni kaeteyuku” (come on, that would have been so awesome). ALLELUIA! They have their own song called “Alleluia”, for gods sake XD These are all songs that are already in acoustic more or less, but are rarely performed… it’s just a pity, in my opinion, particularly for those who attended (more than one) Acoustic Live. However, before the hate starts that I don’t appreciate this enough bla bla, that does not mean AT ALL that I did not enjoy this. Very much the opposite. Yes, a little disappointment was there, but that gave me also the great chance to listen to those masterpieces again and to find details that I didn’t notice the first time. Also, many performances differed from before, so there was plenty new stuff to discover and luckily, since no “Storia” or “Ring your bell”, there was not a single song that I dislike! I loved every performance - only for the second or third time already xD Feel free to compare this report with my Zama report to see what could have been different, see link at the top of this post (I am way too lazy to do it myself). Here is my biggest criticism of Kalafina so far: THEY DON’T HAVE A PROPER ACOUSTIC ALBUM YET! So many acoustic concerts, so many non-acoustic songs re-arranged and no album dedicated for that! Come on, girls, throw out those Christmas songs and blow us away with an acoustic version of “Ongaku” XDD

Ok, anyway, the next song was “Sapphire”. I didn’t mind at all to listen to this beautiful song again. The stage was in a deep blue and green, with some sort of green lines as a pattern in the background. It gave a rather painful impression and contributed greatly to the song’s mood instead of a plain blue stage. Especially the red dresses were a big contrast to that. Keiko and Wakana sang very emotionally and Wakana’s tender voice (I actually wrote “butter soft” in my notes, as we can say in German XD) was perfect. The Strings as well as Sakurada did an awesome job for the whole night and I really came to appreciate the Strings boys. They are often drowned out by the other band members in non-acoustic songs, but here they could go full power and be properly heard. Hikaru had put on her sad face, but struggled with the high notes. Her “koborete yuku“ was pretty much drowned out by Keiko because she wasn’t loud enough. I felt so sorry for her, because you could really see her giving all her best but it just wouldn’t come out right :/ Still, great performance by all of them.

Next was “Sandpiper”, horray! The stage was of a warm orange and Hikaru again very emotional. The Cello again killed it. Other than that, this one did not really differ from Zama or Nikko. During the long instrumental part Kalafina looked first to the left, then to the right side, while they were also illuminated from each side. A bit boring I have to admit, but the dresses looked so cool in that light. Hikaru again, the prettiest! At the end, they changed positions with Hikaru in the middle, but she showed as her back while the other two their sides.

“Magia” started with a deep red/pink stage, so not very Christmas-y. During the chorus it became blue/green and had a rather mystical touch, but I liked it very much. I feel like “Magia” is one of those songs where Kalafina always tries to be more experimental, as they also had a lot of light changes. Hikaru’s “negai” were very dramatic and the performance was so much stronger than any “Magia” performance I’ve ever heard/seen before. As the song continued, Hikaru gained more and more speed and power. She sang the words very emphasized and clipped, she got louder during the second chorus. All of three sang so much more powerful, they all got louder and more vigorous too. The instrumental part was skipped and Keiko continued with her part in a green background, while it became red again for the last chorus. With the end of Hikaru’s final “negai”, the song also ended immediately, with a single spotlight focussing on Hikaru. This was probably my favorite performance of the night. I have heard and seen this song so many many times by now, as it comes up in pretty much every bigger concert, and I was simply surprised that they still can surpass themselves by just changing a few little things. In acoustic, the focus lies almost exclusively on their voices and people get not distracted by the band or the show itself so easily.

From one strong song to another, next was “Blaze”, another song I really enjoyed. We had dark blue/white illuminations and with Keiko being in the middle again, the whole song became again a lot more sadder. Then during chorus a pink/red/orange stage and Hikaru sang with a lot of gestures. Like in Zama, they sang certain words and syllables during the chorus extremely emphasized, like “sekasaRETE”, “SAkende” etc. For the Kajiurago bridge they came close together. Have I ever mentioned that I love love love Keiko in that part? That short moment where she sings very very high is awesome every single time. I also noticed that Hikaru had a single flick of hair in her face that wouldn’t go away, no matter how often she put in back to place XD

MC #2 was about Wakana talking about how many people came to see them for the first time and others who have come many many times. For them it is difficult to re-arrange non-acoustic songs, even after so many years. When December comes, they feel that certain feeling “Ah, it’s winter and time for the acoustic concerts” (something like this). This feeling is very special to them and the next song would be a song that they have performed countless times by now, namely their debut single.

“Oblivious”, yay! The stage was illuminated in blue and green, with stripes and other patterns. Wakana started right into the stanza, again a lot slower and more emotionaö than normal. The middle part gained more speed, while Keiko and her small kajiurago part were cool as usual (and you could hear her singing the lines properly), but she skipped the last line of it. Keiko’s and Wakana’s duet was slow and frail, almost yearning, as they sang facing each other, while Hikaru again was doing almost nothing until she was finally allowed to sing the aaaah part once in an orange stage. It was quiet but pretty and later the stage changed to purple. The final chorus became faster and more powerful again and Wakana sang the final “utatte” without any instruments.

After that, the neon tubes in the background shone white in a blue stage. Sakurada introduced “Seventh Heaven” with a short solo. Keiko was sideways and had a big spotlight on her while singing the first part, so that the huge dress would fit. It was again a beautiful, almost flawless performance. Hikaru struggled again with the high notes, but Wakana was wonderful, especially her “anata to watashi”. At the end we had a bright stage.

It continued with “Kantankatan” on a bright, white stage with the neon tubes in blue. Wakana was tremendously beautiful, but totally not feeling the christmas spirit XD The “toki wo hashiru kisha” is my favorite part in the normal version, but I came to like it even more in the acoustic version. From this part on the song gained more speed, the Strings were simply awesome, they also played with a lot of gestures. During Keiko’s part the stage became deep red und she sang so much more fragile. At the end the stage was deep blue. I felt sorry for Hikaru, because neither Wakana nor Keiko looked at her, it was always a duet-like thing between only them XD

Next was “Lacrimosa”. The neon tubes shone red on a red/white stage and later in deep green, in the middle part deep red and then blue/purple/turquoise, at the LA-CRI-MO-SA part red (at which Kalafina stretched out their hands towards the audience, just like at the 9+ONE performance) and at the end the whole hall was covered in light blue light. The Strings played extremely fast here and I enjoyed watching them a lot. Hikaru sang the Kajiurago parts after the chorus more or less alone. I felt that the stanzas were more dramatic and faster than usual. Other than that, same as Zama.

We‘re halfway through, guys. Congratulations, you’ve made it this far. Go get a drink or stretch your arms and legs a bit, you deserved it. 

We entered MC #3. Keiko did a small recap of this rather dramatic block. I admit, I did not really understand what she was saying, as there was too many words I didn’t know and I couldn’t get out my cellphone to look up the words, you know xD She talked how she wanted to show us different landscapes/sceneries and whether we were able to see them or not. It was very beautiful for her too to see the colors on stage changing and she enjoyed their own harmony too, but that harmony is very difficult to control. The topic changed to the christmas-like decorated stage and how it brings them into christmas mood. Especially the fir branches contributed to a lot of green on the stage, where Keiko said that especially Wakana liked it, as she loves plants and green. Wakana mentioned that these fir branches were actually real and Keiko was like “…ah, ok”. Coming from this, it was said that the next block, since this is a Christmas concert, would be therefore Christmas songs.

They then continued with “From heaven above”, which I wouldn’t even have recognized if they hadn’t announced it. I admit, I have never listened to that song even once, only the preview on ITunes (not proud of it though… I should get the Winter Acoustic Album…). The stage became dark blue and the weirdest thing about that performance was again their English. I didn’t know the lyrics, but they certainly didn’t help me to understand them either (I’m being mean I know :p). So this was the first time for me listening to the full version of this song and I admit I liked it. Can someone help me, is this an actual original Kalafina song or a cover from some traditional christian church song? I’m not sure xD Anyway, their harmony was great and they appeared to enjoy singing this song, as they swang along and moved a lot, short but very nice performance.

Then, huge spotlights focussed on the girls and the background became green again, as the next song was one of the more famous Christmas carols, “Deck the Halls” (it’s this song). I knew the song but not the title (I just googled it lol). This one was really fun to listen to. Kalafina smiled a lot and had a lot of fun too. Great harmony and singing, the stage was bright and warm. Again, weird English.

The stage was green again for “Jingle Bells”. Haha, I knew this would come up. It started out rather slow, but later was so joyful and fun. The neon tubes shone red and again, this whole Christmas atmosphere warmed the entire hall. At the chorus, everyone started clapping along. I enjoyed it very much, along with everyone else.

MC #4 started with Hikaru saying that Christmas songs always warm her heart, but continued to ask whether she can talk freely for a bit and everyone was laughing and cheering her on, as we all love when she does some conversation with us. She told us that they arrived in Osaka the day before the concert and that she went to explore Umeda and Hep 5 (see her blog post here), a huge mall with a big red ferris wheel on its roof. She rode the ferris wheel all by herself and felt quite lonely, because there were only groups or couples around her. At some time a photo is taken which you can purchase afterwards. So, when she was asked if she wants it she answered with a resolute “No, thank you! (いいえ、結構です!)”, because it was too awkward to have this kind of photo (I really laughed hard at this, because she said in such a funny way). Keiko and Wakana also laughed in the background. After all this time, even Hikari gets excited when she sees all our smiles and eyes on her.

She then introduced “Hanataba” for us. This song is about leaving things behind and the choice which things to leave behind. You need a strong determination and heart for that, and she wants this feeling to reach our hearts. The stage was illuminated in blue/pink, with flower patterns in the background. Hikaru was very emotional, while the Chorus became somewhat speedy. Keiko was amazing and better than in Zama. At the end we had a deep yellow/red/orange light and the background diamonds were illuminated with a pattern that looked a lot like those colorful windows of churches. The final kajiurago part was strong and great, on a purple stage.

“Manten” started with a deep blue stage and bright spotlights on the girls. During the stanza they were only accompanied by the piano, but it somehow drowned Hikaru out, as she suddenly became quieter. During the instrumental part Keiko turned her back to the audience and spread her arms and when her turn came, the Strings played much faster. She was very cool and made a lot of gestures the whole performance.

Again, “Hyakka Ryouran” was introduced with an deeply red illuminated stage. Keiko’s first stanza was accompanied only by the piano and she sang very soulful, while Wakana on the other hand was very loud, she almost drowned out Keiko. From an blue/green stage we got again red for the chorus with turquoise spotlights from above. Hikaru’s “atte” was longer than usual. And here came my favorite part: after the chorus ended we got a moment of silence while the whole hall became dark blue and a single spotlight focussed on Wakana. She sang her kajiurago lines very slowly and super sad, just like in Nikko and Zama. I love it. Then there was another pause of complete silence, and then BOOM again, Hikaru delivered her lines powerfully and loud, the musicians gave their best. Keiko’s next stanza was accompanied by a red/blue stage and took out all the previous speed but she herself sang very strongly. Her “yaiba” was longer than normal. It was an amazing performance, Keiko gestured a lot with her arms and ended the song on a deep red stage.

In MC #5 they told us that all the songs they had just performed are already very dramatic in the original version, particularly “Hyakka Ryouran”. Wakana was back in the middle and Keiko told us that the songs from this concert contain the word “hikari” a lot. When they travelled to Osaka with the Shinkansen, she saw a big rainbow (see here) and while taking photos of it, the light around the rainbow and the landscape were astonishing. Having these landscapes in mind she sings and while singing she is seeing the landscapes that she wants to see.

Her words were followed by “Hikari furu”. The girls were being illuminated from all sides and Wakana started out somewhat slower, but that just might have been my imagination. First only the piano played and the Strings joined him later. Keiko sang her part very quiet and Hikaru was barely audible, she struggled extremely with her “to omotta” (poor thing :/). Wakana’s “hitomi wo tozashite” was AMAZING as always, it’s my favorite part. All in all and despite Hikaru’s mistakes, I liked this performance a lot more than Zama. Keiko’s final “mabushii asa” was longer too (they somehow discovered holding the tone longer for them). Beautiful song - the girl next to me started crying XD

With Keiko in the middle again, it continued with “Hikari no senritsu”, with the first part of the first chorus in acapella. Then the song went on as usual in a white, light green stage. Kalafina had a lot of fun singing, they were smiling and moving around a bit, but the melody was so sad, such a contradiction. The instrumental had a solo from Sakurada, then a solo from the Strings, it was a nice change of focus on the instruments in an orange stage. The part that starts with “taiko no oto kara” they sang very very strongly, not as smooth as they usually do. This made the whole thing a lot more dramatic than the song actually intends to be. Hikaru’s next lines were sad and the Strings only plucked the strings of their instruments. Good performance overall!

“Into the world” started with blue illuminations. They all sang very beautifully, I liked Keiko a lot here, but this was the fifth time in a row to hear this song, so I was kinda… you know, not really impressed by it anymore. Still great performance, but nothing special happened here.

Just a bit more guys, you can do it!

In MC #6, Kalafina made a curtsey again and people clapped a while for them. Keiko emphasized the beauty of Symphony Hall and it makes her very happy that they can make us happy with their harmony, she thanked us for that. She then continued to introduce the band members. “Are we all having fun?” she asked and we were like “hell yeah”. She said that the final song would be a Christmas song. But SHE FORGOT WHICH SONG! XD I laughed so hard at this, she had to look it up somewhere or someone told her, but she apologized to Wakana and Hikaru and then to us.

So it went on with “Winter Wonderland”. The stage was blue/pink and Wakana sang very nicely (in her strange English… I only understood half of it lol). The whole arrangement of the song was very charming, in the middle part we had a bright white stage. The girls appeared to have fun and we had fun too.

After that, they fake-ended the concert and left the stage, but veeery slowly due to the dresses. Everyone kept clapping until Kalafina returned veeery slowly. Hikaru waved at the audience while Keiko and Wakana proceeded to take a bow again, but Hikaru was so distracted that she didn’t notice in time, so she just smiled. Wakana said in MC #7 that she is always surprised how time flies so fast during a concert. She thanked us for the encore and that they have been to this beautiful hall last year the last time. As most of the songs are rather slow, she wondered whether some of us fell asleep. Out of the musicians, only Sakurada and the Cello guy returned and the next song would only be accompanied by them. Even though it’s already cold winter, Kalafina wanted to send warm feelings to us, so the next song would be gentle and warm. She used the word “yasashii”, so I was getting very nervous. I expected “Yasashii Uta” and although this is pretty song, I just didn’t want to hear it again at all.

But luckily, they performed “Snow falling” and I couldn’t have been happier about it. Not only this was a song I haven’t seen live for myself yet, I really adore it. Along with “Magia” this was my favorite song from this concert. The song started with a grey/white light. Wakana was absolutely stunning during this whole performance, emotional, frail and yet warm. Hikaru didn’t cover herself with glory here, to be honest. She struggled with her parts a bit and the “ritardando” and “falling snow” were quite off-key, but don’t worry, she’s still the bestest. I loved loved loved the middle part, where they all sing alternately. Wakana killed it and it was just perfect, despite Hikaru’s small mistakes. It was a great final song.

But NO, it wasn’t the final song yet! The other Strings came back and Hikaru took over again to talk freely in MC #8. Sales corner time! She introduced the new Christmas Live exclusive goods and began with the stola. Men might not know what a stola is, it’s a bigger, warm scarf basically, that comes in navy blue. In silver there is “Kalafina” embroidered on the bottom side and the tour logo in the upper middle in black, although it is not that visible on the first look. So how is this supposed to be worn? In order to see the logo you can do like this (she demonstrated it on herself, so I can’t really describe what she did), or you can do it like that so you can’t see the letters and logo. You can give it to someone as a present, as Christmas is almost there, so please check it out, she said, while Wakana and Keiko had their own little conversation in the background, but they were laughing and talking about Hikaru’s hilarious way of folding the stola. Hikaru then explained some stuff about the collaboration with Sony Walkman. She said something like it would come out in January, but I’m not sure whether this referred to the release of the products or to more information on it. But more information will follow soon, she said further. Wakana herself apparently uses a (Sony?) Walkman and that they actually had some sort of saying in the design of the products (not sure about this either).

This time we finally (or sadly) reached the final song and this would be of course another Christmas song, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas”. The stage was illuminated in purple and the neon tubes shone white. Hikaru sounded a lot different than her usual voice, but she sang with a lot of power. Maybe it was due to the English lyrics, but I liked it a lot, I love to see new sides of her. I also heard this song for the first time there, but I enjoyed it and the girls also had fun on stage again.

After the song ended, many people stood up and clapped. Kalafina quickly introduced the band again and joined hands to take a bow. For that they went to the edge of the stage, but suddenly burst out into laughter, because they were so close to the first row. Like really close xD I think Keiko’s dress even reached the faces of the poor/lucky dudes. The musicians left and Kalafina’s version of “Morobito kozorite” started to play, a song Wakana seems to like a lot as she said that she wanted to sing this, giving the impression that they would perform this song right now. It got everyone’s hopes high for a second, but she immediately realized the misunderstanding, causing Keiko to kneel down and laugh, because she totally did not want to sing another song anymore. Wakana said that this song always gave her special winter feelings and thanked us for coming. Then “Jingle Bells” was played and Hikaru thanked us for coming so numerously, despite the concert being on a weekday. She also talked in Osaka dialect for a bit, very funny xD Keiko thanked us too and said that she was excited about this start of their Christmas Lives and even though it was too early, she wished us all a merry christmas. So they left the stage for good, but again veeery slowly, ending the concert.

Here are my final thoughts:

It was a wonderful wonderful concert. Although almost all of the songs did not really surprise me, which I still kinda regret, I enjoyed listening to those songs very much. It was in many terms different and even better than Zama, the amazing dresses, a slightly changed way of singing, different illuminations and the prettier hall made it all a special experience. I am really not the type of person who gets into Christmas mood and it’s not really a special time to me (and since I can’t celebrate it with my family this year, it’s even less special) but damn, Kalafina’s great performances, their own outstanding versions of Christmas song classics and the fun they had on stage, these things really made me feel it a bit xD

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of this very long report (this became much longer than I intended to be, I’m sorry v_v). Thank you so much for reading!

Unless Kalafina throws in some special premium stuff into January or February, then is my final concert report (I sure won’t be sitting in Budokan with my notebook when half of us are coming there anyway xD). In just half a year, I wrote 6 of them! When I entered this sweet community and realized that I was one of the very few that are able to attend these wonderful concerts, I wanted to share this experience with you, talk about it with you, as you are the only persons around me that are as obsessed with Kalafina as much as I am and the only persons that would really appreciate and understand this. No one asked me to do this, so I hope that you guys enjoyed it as much as I did. I want to apologize for any grammar/vocabulary mistakes and sometimes insufficient way of describing things (I feel like I used the same 5 adjectives over and over again). These reports are quite biased and one-sided, I focussed on details you guys might not have minded and vice-versa.

Having said that, thank you very much again for keeping up reading! I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, safe new year with countless new Kalafina stuff (*fingers crossed for a new album*)!

Here is for you the limited bookmark of the concert: a Christmas rose :)

[animetrashy]

Anisong Fantasy Live in SG Vol 1 Report - Beyond Phenomenal Concert!

(image cr: AFA)

!!STATUS: STILL NOT OVER THIS CONCERT!!

It’s been two days since the concert ended and I’m still having post concert depression. So last Saturday, I attended Anisong Fantasy Live Vol 1 in Singapore which featured stunning lineup of GARNiDELiA, ELISA, Takigawa Alisa, Luna Haruna, Kalafina & Aimer. Since the lineup featured anisong artists, I’m quite familiar with all of them and their songs~ Also, I’ve been always a fan of Kalafina hence, it was like a dream came true when I saw them TT_TT 

date of event: 18th March 2017

PRE ANISONG CONCERT REPORT

The whole morning of 18th March, I couldn’t focus on doing anything at all. At 4pm, I left the house and head down to the venue earlier to get some merchandise and meet up with my friends. These friends are actually Kalafina & Fictionjunction fans that I managed to contact over the net. Also if you are a fan of Kalafina/FictionJunction based in Singapore, please don’t be shy and join the group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1936347716651751

Arrived at the venue, I went straight to the merchandise section and bought - Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Red Day” & “Blue Day” Tote Bag & “Kalafina with Strings” Christmas Premium LIVE TOUR 2016 Plastic Folder. I wanted to get more items from the other artists but most of them are sold out ><

After that, I went ahead to meet up with my friends. Despite my first time meeting with everyone, we all managed to warm up with each other through our common interest of Kalafina. We also had a huge banner to write our messages. It was really a great sight to see that there are alot of Kalafina fans in Singapore! After everyone wrote their messages, we placed the banner at the gifts area and hoping that it will reach Kalafina safe and sound.

AS I’M WRITING THIS POST, I GOT AN UPDATE FROM KALAFINA LINE BLOG THAT THEY RECEIVED THE BANNER ;AAAA; THANK YOU KALAFINA FOR ADORING YOUR FANS.

(image cr: Kalafina Line Blog)

!!Be prepared for ride of emotional feels, fangirling moment & long report!!

ANISONG CONCERT REPORT

At 6:50pm, I went to the hall to find my seat and honestly at that point of time, I couldn’t contain my excitement. I was seated at the extreme left of the front row A. I had an amazing view as there wasn’t any heads to block my view and a direct view on the singers! BLESS THE VIEW AND ALL THAT WAITING FOR CONCERT TICKET DURING AFA DAY 2!

In the opening, there was a special footage of ClariS concert performance. I’m guessing that they will be one of the guest for Anisong Fantasy Live Volume 2, who knows?

GARNiDELiA

The concert kicked off with GARNiDELiA as the opening act and they really geared up the audience! With MARiA’s powerful vocals and the band’s energetic performance, I was already in the trance! Able to see MARiA so close was an experience and she’s extremely pretty with her stage outfit. Gokuraku Jodo is my current favourite song from GARNiDELiA and the band delivered it really well. Props to MARiA for singing and dancing to Gokuraku Jodo!

Here are the setlist for GARNiDELiA

ambiguous- Kill la Kill Opening 2

Blazing - Gundam: G Reconguista Opening 1

Yakusoku -promise Code- - Qualidea Code Ending 2

Gokuraku Jodo

ELISA

The last time I watched ELISA live was back in 2013 during AFA Valrave Night concert and being able to hear her live again was amazing. Her live vocals were simply beautiful from her performance of ex: tella to REALISM, despite having technical issue with the sound at first. Also, her English interaction to the audience were adorable!

ELISA: Are you ready for.

Audience: /silent, waiting for her to complete the sentence/

ELISA: Are you ready for… Are you ready for…

Audience: /knowing that ELISA was stuck with her ENGLISH & cheered!/

ELISA: /laughs & looked at the band members/

Here are the setlist for ELISA

ex:tella- Fate/EXTELLA Opening 1

Real Force - To Aru Kagaku no Railgun Ending 2

REALISM - Kakumei Valvrave Ending 2

Takigawa Alisa

Beautiful voice + playing guitar = WIN! Alisa’s performance was simply beautiful as well. Alisa definitely have the next-door-girl and carefree vibe~ Hearing her songs live brings back the Nanatsu no Taizai feels!! NOW I DEMAND A PROPER THIRD SEASON PLS!!

Here are the setlist Takigawa Alisa

Season - Nanatsu no Taizai Ending 2

Irosenai Hitomi - Nanatsu no Taizai: Seisen no Shirushi Ending 1

Sayonara no Yukue - Owarimonogatari Ending 1

Luna Haruna

When Luna Haruna appeared on stage, she brought a fun vibe alongside with her! She was totally adorable with her stage outfit! She had this very lovely and bubbly personality as seen during the interaction with audience. Though I wished that she sang her debut song, Sora wa Takaku Kaze wa Utau from Fate/Zero ending. Also, she sang one of my favourite song, Startear and it was a stellar performance with strong vocals.

Here are the setlist for Luna Haruna

Overfly - Sword Art Online Ending 2

Ai Wo Utae - Monogatari Series 2nd Season Ending 1

Startear - Sword Art Online II Ending 2

Kimiiro Signal - Saekano Opening 1

SPECIAL COLLABORATION STAGE 1 - Takigawa Alisa X ELISA X Luna Haruna X GARNiDELiA

Who knew that we could see such collaboration happened? The first collaboration featured Takigawa Alisa X ELISA and the second collaboration featured Luna Haruna x GARNiDELiA. I personally think that Alisa X ELISA voices doesn’t really suit each other for duet but nevertheless it was a good performance. Haruna x GARNiDELiA performance was really upbeat and their voices had good chemistry. The last song for the collaboration stage 1 featured Alisa X ELISA X Haruna X MARiA and overall it was an energetic all-girl performance!!

Here are the setlist for SPECIAL COLLABORATION STAGE 1

Departures ~Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta~ (Takigawa Alisa X ELISA) - Guilty Crown Ending 1 (EGOIST)

INNOCENCE (Luna Haruna x GARNiDELiA) - Sword Art Online Opening 2 (Eir Aoi)

Sorairo Days (Takigawa Alisa X ELISA X Luna Haruna X MARiA) - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann OST (Shoko Nakagawa)

Aimer

AIMER’S PERFORMANCE AND VOCALS WAS SO SURREAL!!! ISTG I NEARLY TEARED HEARING HER PERFORMANCE AND IT WAS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. Throughout her performance, she was only accompanied by a piano and I was definitely in awe ;A; This was my 2nd time hearing Aimer live and she sounded less nervous/shaky compared to her 1st live in SG during AFA2015. As always, her English was fluent and she mentioned about loving Singapore’s night scenery.

Aimer: I want my songs to inspire you in the future.

Overall, her performance was just pure eargasm!! I honestly don’t mind if she come to Singapore for her own concert and I know I will definitely attend!!

Here are the setlist for Aimer

Brave Shine - Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season Opening 1

LAST STARDUST - Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works OST

StarRingChild - Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Ending 7

Akane Sasu - Natsume Yuujinchou Go Ending 1

ninelie - Koutetsujou no Kabaneri Ending 1

Kalafina

THIS IS THE PART WHERE I HAD MY EYES BURSTING WITH TEARS! When the music started playing, my heart was literally beating in excitement. I was holding Kalafina LIVE THE BEST 2015 “Blue Day” Towel in that hopes that the members will take notice of it. AND THEY DID! During the encore, Keiko was saying about how she saw some fans holding Kalafina concert towel and she felt grateful towards the fans!

For the 1st song - Magia, Kalafina wore beautiful kimono-like robe and they revealed their 2nd outfit during One Light. Hikaru and Wakana were mostly at my left side of the stage. I WAS FREAKING OUT THAT HIKARU MET MY EYES DURING THE ONE LIGHT PERFORMANCE, SAW MY KALAFINA TOWEL AND SMILED!!

Kalafina closed their segment by singing Sprinter and I WAS CRYING INSIDE BECAUSE OF KARA NO KYOUKAI FEELS! I sang my heart out, following to the lyrics of the song ;AAA; KALAFINA’s performance was truly mesmerizing and given the chance to watch it live was a dream come true!!

Here are the setlist for Kalafina

Magia - Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Ending 1

One Light - Arslan Senki (TV) Ending 2

Kimi no Gin no Niwa - Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Movie 3 Ending 1

ring your bell - Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season Ending 1

Sprinter (Band Version) - Kara no Kyoukai 5: Mujun Rasen Ending 1

SPECIAL COLLABORATION STAGE 2 - Kalafina X Aimer

THIS COLLABORATION WAS SIMPLY BEYOND WORDS!! I can’t describe that feeling when Kalafina and Aimer were singing each other song. Seeing them both on the same stage was honestly remarkable. IT WAS EXTRA MAGICAL AND THAT MOMENT IS SO PRECIOUS!!! I honestly can’t describe how beautiful their vocals blended together ;A; Aimer started singing Believe’s first verse and when Kalafina started to harmonise, I had goosebumps!!

Their interaction with the audience was fun as well! As Aimer came for Singapore for 3 times and Kalafina only came for 2 times, Kalafina asked Aimer for any recommendation spots.

Kalafina: Do you have recommendation spots?

Aimer: Last time I came here (speaking in Japanese)

Keiko: /trying to translate Aimer’s speech through actions/ WWWW

Aimer: I went to Botanic Garden. It’s a flower garden and it was really wild.

Kalafina: Wah, we want to go!

After the interaction, Kalafina mentioned that since Aimer sang their song so its Kalafina’s turn to sing Aimer’s song. IT WAS ANOTHER MASTERPIECE :’)))

Here are the setlist for Kalafina X Aimer

believe (acoustic version) - Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season Ending 2) (Kalafina)

Anata ni Deawanakereba ~Kasetsu Touka~ - Natsuyuki Rendezvous Ending 1 (Aimer)

Kalafina x Aimer was honestly the perfect way to ended off Anisong Fantasy Live. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY FOR THIS CONCERT!!

POST ANISONG CONCERT REPORT

I was still feeling surreal after the concert ended. Some of the audience were waiting for group photo with the anisong artists and I didn’t, since my seat wasn’t picked during the lucky draw ;A; But Kalafina and Aimer weren’t part of the group photo so I don’t feel too sad about it. 

Anyways, this concert will forever etched in my memory. Also, VIP ticket holders were given an autographed printed poster and I shall treasure that. Below are my loots:

ALL IN ALL, ITS BEEN AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE ATTENDING THIS CONCERT. THANK YOU SOZO AND SONY MUSIC FOR MAKING THIS HAPPENED. THANK TO ALL THE ARTISTS AND BAND MEMBERS AS WELL!!~~ 

(image cr: Kalafina Line Blog)

SEE YOU GUYS IN THE NEXT BLOG POST!

PS: ALL I NEED IS A ONE-MAN KALAFINA TOUR CONCERT IN SINGAPORE!!

[seasonreaper]

Kalafina Week 27 Challenge: Week 9 - Favourite and Second Favourite Song in Kalafina Winter Acoustic

Can I just put Yasashii Uta twice? I love Yasashii Uta so much. I remember first listening through the album, thinking ‘yeah this is pretty great’ but then Yasashii Uta came on. I instantly just stopped what I was doing and focussed entirely on it, and it was goddamn beautiful. All three girls sound amazing here and get their time to shine and the instrumentation is relatively simple but gorgeous. It actually hit me so hard I teared up, and that practically never happens with recorded songs. I think Yasashii Uta is only the third song that’s ever managed to do that for me, so it’s pretty special.

As for a second slot, I’ll have to go with Yasashii Uta Jingle Bells I think. The jazzy arrangement really changed my opinion on it, and the fact that the regular Jingle Bells you hear on the radio all the time I really don’t like at all. For me to pick this version of it and listen to it often really shows how much I adore it and how much changing things up a bit can drastically improve a song. I’m still impressed with the girls’ English pronunciation as well, as with all the songs on this album actually. So yeah, I’m picking it partially because it took a song I don’t care for at all and made it amazing, and partially because it’s just really good. 

I also have to give mention to Morobito Kozorite and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in regards to the Christmas covers as both are great, although I enjoy pretty much all of them. They really did a great job with the covers. As for the self-covers, Sprinter and Alleluia (sans that one part of Wakana being super shrill) are probably the standouts here, although once again I enjoy them all. I just wish they’d changed Kimi no Gin no Niwa up a little bit more, it sounds too similar to the original and doesn’t have the uniqueness of the accordion that helps make it so great in the first place. It’s a lovely version of it and all, but I was hoping for a bit more.

Honestly though I love pretty much all of this album. It’s lovely. But yes, Yasashii Uta is love.

[shuaaa]

anime/manga 2017  (≧◡≦)

60 days before 2017 ends! here’s a masterlist of the animes i’ve watched & mangas (completed ones only) i’ve read this year as of 1026/2017! the ones with a  ♡ are my highly recommended ones! 

anime [  current count: 3 ]

special a  ♡

ao haru ride  ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

manga [ current count: 58] 

hibi chouchou rereading

sono me, kuchi hodo ni

last game rereading

heroine shikkaku

ao haru ride rereading

megami no libra

hirunaka no ryuusei  ♡

special a rereading

ouji-sama ni midara ni midareru

kyuuketsuki no uruwashiki kekkon

salon diana ♡

he loves you (YANAI wakana)

hiren trip

kimi dake no shirushi

akaku somaru kiss wo shite

shitteru kimochi, shiranai karada  

kekkon suru kara shite mo ii yone

gekijou komoriuta

propose no okite  

sekai wa kirai de afureteiru ♡ 

hatsukoi wazurai ♡

tayou no ie  ♡

ookami shoujo to kuro ouji ♡

amakute zurui wana no naka

junjou haraguro kareshi  ♡

taro-kun wa kou miete igai to xxx desu  ♡ 

kono kekkon ni wa suki ga nai

smile! (ICHIKAWA Shou)  ♡ 

sakura no kioku 

onegai sensei

wagahai wa yome de aru ♡ 

majo wa kaben wo mi ni matou  

ano koto boku no ie  ♡

sakura no kioku

silent kiss

twinkling stars

mayonaka no waltz  ♡

date me until i die  ♡

smile death match

38cm  ♡

damage danshi

melting summer

milk cake in the reflection

usotsuki kusuriyubi  ♡

calling (HORI mai)

untouchable love  ♡

after christmas

animal panic

akuma no hanazono

birthday of love

yuuwaku honey

jisatsuya honpo

koakuma no jikku!

tsukiatte kudasai 

18-sai no himitsu 

kono saki, rabu-rabu nari

kono kekkon ni wa suki ga nai

hoshi ni negai o futatabi

higanbana

yume nado mite ha orimasen

shinkon gokko  ♡

3-byou, sude ni koi

[yesthisisemma]

Kalafina Ask meme answers!!

Hello! I'm Emma (nice to meet you) and these are my answers! Thank you to @kalafinaquips / @sharkafina for creating this I've always wanted a Kalafina ask meme to exist >_< And thank you to @putschki1969 and @auctumnitas for sending me numbers!! I know I'm not super active on Tumblr but please enjoy my responses! 1) First Kalafina song? That would be Magia, as I first heard it on PMMM~ fell in love immediately, but I wasn't into Kalafina as a group until about a year later. 
6) Favorite Kalafina B-side? I love Koibito and Gloria, but my favorite is Utsukushisa, the B-side for the Progressive single.... I feel like I'm transported to a different world when I listen to it... it's lovely! I highly recommend it, definitely in my top 10 ^^ 
8) Favorite Kalafina look/attire? Oh boy, that's a toughie. The dresses they wore recently for the last couple of Christmas concerts totally blew me away. Other than that, I've always loved the outfits they wore for the After Eden album cover/the Symphonia PV. And the colorful set they had for the middle of the Far on the Water Live Tour! <3 9) Own any piece of merch? Unfortunately, as of right now I do not :( However, (#10) I do own almost all of their music either digitally or physically on disc! For Christmas, I got the Believe single CD (In Every Nothing and Lapis FTW) and the 8th anniversary live 2014 CD as well. Woop woop Have you ever… 11) Attended a Kalafina live? (If so, how many?) It is my ultimate dream to go see Kalafina live someday. If only they would come to America again.... particularly on the eastern side, as I live in Virginia and have no way of getting to California •_• 
 12) Watched any of the shows/movies they have performed for?
Yes!! I love to watch their live performances. Please take me there lol 
 15) Traveled out of your country for a Kalafina concert? Nopety nope, last time I was out of the country was when I was 2 and I went to Canada : ) 
 16) Talked about Kalafina with someone else (other than the fans)? I talk about Kalafina quite frequently with my sister Abby, who must undergo my ramblings and try to stay sane as I talk forever and ever about the latest news with the girls I care so much about ^^ (sorry Abby!!! Love you to death I swear) Random Kalafina questions: 17) What’s your favorite fact about Kalafina? I have so many!! I really love how they were assembled piecemeal by Yuki Kajiura and it wasn't like they were all together right away! I also love reading about their different backgrounds, and the struggles they have overcome. Wakana is my favorite success story ^^ 18) Do you have any ships? (Which one if so) I ship them all with me???? Hahahahahahahaha totally not kidding but for real I ship them all platonically I will be answering all of the questions from this section :> Name a Kalafina song that… 21) You love Um all of them. But to name one Kimi no Gin no Niwa has always held a special place in my heart 
22) You never get tired of Destination Unknown...!!!! 
 23) Makes you cry Must admit I've gotten misty-eyed listening to Symphonia on more than one occasion, as well as Alleluia, Kimi no Gin and Hikarifuru. 
 24) Makes your day a whole lot better For some reason, I get a huge burst of energy when I listen to Blaze haha. Destination Unknown has the same effect on me, but honestly, different songs affect me differently at different times. One day I might say "yeah this song is cool I guess" and then the next day my life is transformed by the same song lol. Right now my jam is Love Come Down. 
 25) You used to dislike but now love to death That would be Te to Te to Me to Me. I can't get enough of it now '_' 
 26) You listened to over and over until you got fed up :p To the Beginning!! I learned my lesson after that and I try to space out my song listenings among different days 
27) Can transport you to another different world with its beauty -Kimi ga Hikari ni Kaeteiku -Utsukushisa (every time) -Lapis, In Every Nothing -Destination Unknown (again sorry) -Symphonia -Anything from Madoka Magica (Magia, Kimi no Gin, etc.) -All of the Overtures and such. Al Fine in particular I love that 
 28) Inspires you to be creative *see listed above ^^* anything that gets me in "the mood" if you know what I mean. What Kalafina member would you choose to: 29) Go shopping? I really love Wakana's style, I feel like she's very classy but cute are the same time. But Keiko would be fun too. 
 31) Show her around your hometown? I think Hikaru would be the one to appreciate my hometown the most ^^ She's very poetic so I think she would see the beauty I see in it. 

43) Go to Disneyland/world? Please just send me to Disney with any one of them, I swear I will be happy -~- (Keiko cough) 
 47) Help you with homework/tests?
 Hikaru reads a lot so maybe her. 
49) Go to a concert? I want to go to THEIR concerts lololol 
 And that's it for me today!! I will probably do more numbers in the future :)

[putschki1969]

Wakana 3rd Album Details Revealed & New Artist Visual

Following the little teasers from yesterday, we finally have some concrete news today.

Wakana’s 3rd original album 『そのさきへ』 ("Sono saki e") will be released physically/digitally on May 31st. The first new album in over 3 years welcomes Satoshi Takebe as producer and is comprised of a total of 10 tracks including the songs "標 (Shirushi)" composed by singer-songwriter Yoshiko Hanzaki, “明日を夢見て歌う(Asu wo Yume Mite Utau)” composed/arranged by Satoshi Takebe with lyrics written by Wakana as well as "Flag", a character theme song for the mobile app “Memento Mori”. Other songs will be announced at a later date. Please look forward to it.

[Comment from Wakana] This 3rd album "Sono Saki e (Beyond this point)" will be the first album in 3 years and 3 months since my previous work "magic moment". The title of this album came from the desire to “walk towards the future together”. We are all living in the same world, living in the same time. As long as we are alive, we are always moving forward. No matter how sad or painful things are, time won't stop or wait for us, we can't stand still. If there are people who feel loneliness in such a time, I want them to remember that they are not alone. I want to make the kind of music that always stays by someone's side. It's not an exaggeration but if my music can make you smile, it makes me happier than anything else. With the help of Satoshi Takebe and many other people, I was able to bring my thoughts and feelings to life. While waiting impatiently for the day we can finally release it, we will carefully work on the final details of the album. Please look forward to the finished result! ***Wakana***

【Original 3rd Album『そのさきへ』Product Specification】

[Title]　 そのさきへ [Release date]　2023/05/31 　 Cover images from left to right (Type A, Type B, Regular)

◆First Press Limited Edition Type A（CD+DVD）：VIZL-2189、6,600円 Bonus Content： ●Live DVD「Wakana Classics 2022 ～Christmas Special～」（~86min） ＜Setlist＞  01.約束の夜明け, 02.442, 03.オレンジ, 04.夕焼け, 05.myself, 06.時には昔の話を, 07.愛にできることはまだあるかい, 08.君の銀の庭, 09.標, 10.明日を夢見て歌う, 11. Flag, 12. Happy Hello Day, 13.記憶の人, 14. magic moment ※The Christmas songs (Winter Wonderland & Silent Night) are not included

◆First Press Limited Edition Type B（2CD＋Photo booklet＋Poster、LP Sized Package）：VIZL-2190、6,050円 Bonus content： ●LP Sized Package ●LP Sized Photo booklet ●Poster（B2 size) ●LIVE CD with audio tracks of「Wakana Classics 2022 ～Christmas Special～」（~86min）※same setlist as the DVD

◆Regular Edition（CD）：VICL-65821、3,300円

Tower Records In-Store Release Events

In commemoration of the release of the new album "Sono Saki e", two in-store events will be held for the first time in a while at CD shops in Tokyo and Osaka. ◆ [Tokyo] June 10, 19:00- Tower Records Shibuya  ◆ [Osaka] June 17, 14:00- Tower Records Umeda

At both venues, a mini-live and a present handover event will be held. The present will be a signed clear file (A4 size). The mini-live at Tower Records Shibuya on June 10th can be viewed online via teket by all those who purchased at Tower Records nationwide and Tower Records Online. If you can't watch it in real time, there is also a one-week archive period. ※Starting from May 30, those who purchase a copy of the target product in the target stores will receive a ticket voucher which can be exchanged for a numbered admission ticket to the in-store events (tickets are limited!) ※In addition to the above mentioned benefits, customers will also receive the store specific tokuten postcard

Victor Online Sign Events

To celebrate the release of the new album "Sono Saki e", two online sign events will be held for those who purchase the album in the Victor Online Store. ◆【1st】 4/16 13h～　BUY HERE　(Pre-order deadline: 4/15)　 ◆【2nd】5/13 17h～　BUY HERE   (Pre-order deadline: 5/12)

As a purchase privilege, you will receive an alternate version of the "Sono Saki e" cover with a different visual depending on the day. This cover image will be signed by Wakana and include a personal reference with your chosen nickname. Both events will be broadcast on YouTube and archived until April 23, May 20 respectively. ※The store specific tokuten postcard will NOT be included

Store Specific Tokuten

In addition, there will be a first-come-first-served purchase privilege for the new album "Sono Saki e" in nationwide store. Those who purchase the album at "Animate",  "Gamers", "Tower Records", "HMV", "TSUTAYA RECORDS", "Rakuten Books", "Seven Net Shopping" or "Victor Online Store" will receive a "Wakana Visual Postcard" as present. Those who purchase at "Amazon.co.jp" will receive a “Mega Jacket/Cover”.

Fan Club Exclusive Tokuten

For members of Wakana's official fan club "Botanical Land", there will be special presents for those who order a specified copy. Fan club members will receive a CD with a live audio track of "Nagareboshi" which was performed during the fan club exclusive ending section of 「Wakana Classics 2022 ～Christmas Special～」 as well as a photo card (A5 size) with an autograph. Preorder period: 2023/3/15～4/14. More details HERE. ※Specified copies are sold in the Victor Online Store ※The store specific tokuten postcard will be included

Photoshoot Offshots

Wakana Instagram post

[ilboscoombroso]

6, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 23, 25, 31

Thanks for the ask! I already thought no one was gonna do it sobs

Here goes

6) Favorite Kalafina B-side?  Uhhh a toughie. I guess In Every Nothing is rocking me now. And Mahiru. I guess strong feelings from seeing it live also plays a role.

9)   Own any piece of merch? Yes, some. FOTW vocal scores, mini posters from that tour, live pamphlet as well, Gogatsu hand towel, FOTW hoodie. Christmas live 2015 postcard set, plus few posters and tokuten if that counts. And a Consolation live tour pamphlet.

10)   Own any physical albums/singles?  All albums except the best ones. That including the live selections as well. As for the singles, only RYB vinyl edition.

11) Attended a Kalafina live? (If so, how many?)  Attended live in Paris 2014, and FOTW Special Finals in Japan 2016.

15)   Traveled out of your country for a Kalafina concert?  Lol kinda answered that question up above. Both those were out of my country, Japan being technically the other side of the world :P  And yes, if it weren’t for Kalafina, I wouldn’t go to Japan that soon, so it’s all thanks to them

16)   Talked about Kalafina with someone else (other than the fans)?  Yes. Sometimes I even awakened the curiosity too :D

18)   Do you have any ships? (Which one if so)  Hiikei, stand high.

23)   Name a Kalafina song that makes you cry.  Hmmm, there might be choices. Hikaru Furu made me shed a tear live in Paris, Mahiru and Seventh Heaven moved me very much in FOTW SF lives. Sprinter does move me for some certain reasons. From the newcomers, Yasahsii Uta can make me cry too.

25) Name a Kalafina song that you used to dislike but now love to death. Alleluia? Well I didn’t dislike it, just wasn’t so thrilled with it. But now, oh my. Also Yami no Uta. I didn’t much like it, but seeing it live gave me a whole new perspective and respect.

31)   What Kalafina member would you choose to show her around your hometown? I see Wakana being enthusiastic…but Hikaluuuu /hit

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Wakana “Flag” Digital Release

In her latest tweet, Wakana has hinted at a few announcements that would happen tomorrow. One of these announcements is the digital release of her mobile game theme song “Flag”. No official announcement yet but all the info was posted at midnight (JST).

Digital Single: Flag Release date: 2023.03.15 Label: Victor Link: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A026394/VE3WT-10278.html

You can purchase and stream Wakana’s first digital release on various sites (mora, iTunes etc) and streaming platforms (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, etc).

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Wakana「Flag」（「Wakana Classics 2022 ～Christmas Special～」）

And here is a lovely snippet of a live performance of the acoustic version of “Flag” from her Christmas concert last year. This brings back so many memories! Check out my live report here! I am still convinced that we will be getting a lot of that footage as bonus content on her upcoming album so I am very much looking forward to experience all of it again.

Wakana 3rd Album Title Revealed

The detailed info for the newly released videos on Wakana’s channel also teases the title and release date of Wakana’s new album

Title: 『そのさきへ (Sono Saki e = Beyond this point)』 Release date: 2023/05/31

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KEIKO’s Room #48 『Christmas Special LIVE🎄』

To celebrate Christmas, Keiko is holding a special live stream event on her official YouTube channel. She is joined by guitarist Yas Nakajima. The broadcast airs at 20:00 (JST) on Wednesday, December 25th. Be sure to tune in! Tweet by Keiko

♪Silent Night♪

Keiko talks about how it's a bit weird that her Christmas Live Stream takes place after Christmas (Note: people in Japan celebrate Christmas on the 24th; Same as many countries in Europe actually but I don't think Keiko is aware). She mentions a discussion she's had with Wakana about the 24th and 25th (some trivia that Wakana actually shared during her concert MC). Wakana did some research about the difference between those two days and when people are supposed to celebrate. She discovered the story behind Christmas Eve XD

They then have a bit of cheesecake to celebrate.

♪Jingle Bells♪ ♪Christmas Eve (Tatsuro Yamashita)♪ ♪Santa Claus is Coming to Town♪

『Kalafina Anniversary LIVE 2025』 Musicians Announced!

The musicians for Kalafina's upcoming Anniversary Live have just been announced.(Source)

Music Director: Takebe Satoshi Drums: Ogasawara Takumi Bass: Yamaguchi Hiroo Guitar: Fukuhara Masanobu Keyboard: Arahata Ryōhei Konno Strings Violin: Konno Hitoshi / Violin: Todo Masahiko / Viola: Kobayashi Tomohiro / Cello: Nishikata Masateru Manipulator: Akiya Kodai

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2024/11/11 Blog post by Wakana おしゃべりガーデン第15回目‼️〜みんなの素敵な旅のお話と、Wakanaと母が行く！日光の旅のお話その①〜

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Talk Garden Vol.15‼️~Everyone’s Amazing Autumn Trip Stories! Join Wakana and her Mum on a Nikko Trip ①~

Here's a photo of the "Salted Salmon Set Meal" that I talked about in my podcast🐟 It was delicious...😍 Well, speaking of which, Vol. 15 of my podcast "Wakana's Talk Garden" has been uploaded today. This time, I asked about places you want to go this autumn😊 Just reading everyone's travel stories made me feel better~🤤 Going to an unknown place away from your everyday life is a little nerve-wracking but the fun outweighs all that! ! Because we're trying to make the most of every moment, it's sad when the trip comes to an end, you just don't want to go home...😿I always struggle with that particular feeling of sadness. I always end up thinking that I want to start my journey all over again..."😂 But it's the same as when I'm on my way home from hanging out with friends or when I'm alone after meeting my family. To feel a bit better, I try to remember the great time I just had. I'll cherish those memories and come back to them whenever I feel down. In that sense, adding many fun memories is very important for your life😊 It's very nice to be able to increase the number of happy things you experience♪ Thank you so much for all the messages!! ＼(^o^)／

The next podcast will be posted on December 10th which is my birthday, so the talk theme is 【Everyone's recommended ways to spend your birthday】 !! 🎂🎁🎉＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ Please tell me about your birthday routine, things you do every year, things you eat, places you go, and other favourite ways to spend your special day!! Please tell me what you would want me to eat, and do〜😆 The deadline is November 30th! I'll be waiting for your submissions~🤗

Well, the main reason I chose the talk theme for this time's podcast is because I went on a trip to Nikko with my mother. I would like to post some photos from my Nikko trip in this blog post📸 The title is "Join Wakana and her Mun on a Trip to Nikko"! This post will cover just the first day of our trip. We arrived in the light rain at Nikko Toshogu Shrine＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ (These kanji were apparently written by Eiichi Shibusawa) And it seems that we had hiked to an altitude at approximately the same height as Tokyo Skytree without even realising it. I felt dizzy~（；゜０゜）

The entrance. Wahhh~! Here!! Here it is! I got to sing here! (at the Kalafina World Heritage Live) It's a view from above. Here we have the five-story pagoda. On the left side as you enter, there is the famous see-no-evil, hear-no-evil monkey♪ And some elephants🐘 It was raining heavily at that time. This is Yomeimon Gate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So impressive...😭✨ A beautiful and majestic appearance. The epitome of gorgeousness... Next up is the sleeping cat😻 A close-up...!! Going past the sleeping cat, you will continue on to the approach the inner shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu's grave is located. A steep staircase!! (I was impressed by the magnificent cedar trees!!) There were also guardian lion dogs. The atmosphere reminded me a lot of Spirited Away. I bought a souvenir, a cedar keychain made of wish-granting cedar (^-^) It's so cute, like a Christmas tree 🎄 For lunch, we had the "Yuba Soba" before going to Nikko Toshogu Shrine 🍜 The yuba was juicy and delicious 😻 And some beer ♡ Well, these were the photos from Day 1 of our Nikko Toshogu Shrine trip 📸

I'll write another blog post about our adventures on Lake Chuzenji ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／ Please be patient a little while longer 😊

All right, that's all for today! Until next time~ ☆( *'▽'*)/

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Wakana’s Talk Garden #15

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Episode #15 »»—— CLICK ME 🎁 CLICK ME ——«« ・Everyone’s Ideal Autumn Trip ・Anything you’d like to ask Wakana/Anything you’d like Wakana to talk about

For next month’s episode which is scheduled to air on December 10th, the following two topics have been chosen: ・Everyone's Recommended Ways to Spend your Birthday ・Anything you’d like to ask Wakana/Anything you’d like Wakana to talk about

The submission deadline is 11/30.

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Hello dear Sarah, I hope you are feeling very well ☺️ I was wondering if by any chance you will have on audio all the covers that Wakana has done in her concerts, such as the covers that she sings at the live music party? Thanks in advance

Hello there! Sorry for the late reply. It took me a while to muster up the necessary motivation to collect all of Wakana's covers and put them into a single folder. Wakana has done quite a lot of covers throughout the years and while I do have audios for all of them, they are scattered across several folders and two different Google Drives. I didn't wanna forget about anything so I carefully worked my way through my Wakana content. Hopefully the list is complete now. If anyone notices that something is missing, please let me know! Also, please be aware that I am only including full covers here. Wakana has done various short covers on Instagram and her fan club videos but I wouldn't add them to this collection.

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20190203 BAYFM78 Ashita no Ongaku

01.Ito

20190228 Bokura no Ongaku

03.Winter Dust

20190925 Wakana Live Tour 2019 ~VOICE~

07.Kaze ni Naritai 08.Hotaru 09.Jidai 12.Musunde Hiraku※ 13.Hanamizuki 14.oblivious※ 17.Hikari Furu※

20201222 Wakana Anime Classic 2020

01.Toki ni wa Mukashi no Hanashi wo 02.Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara 03.Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä 04.Rain 05.When She Loved Me 06.Mononoke Hime 07.Kimi wo Nosete 08.Kizuato※ 09.Mirai※ 10.Utautai no Ballad 11.Get Wild 12.Ai Ni Dekiru Koto Wa Mada Aru Kai 13.Yume no Yukue

20210529 Wakana Music Party Vol.2

06.Umi wo miteita gogo 07.Ai no Katachi 08.I have a dream※

20210811 Wakana Spring Live ~magic moment~ 2021

09.Melody 10.Genki wo Dashite 16.Haru wo Matsu※

20210904 Wakana Anime Classic 2021 Day/Night

01.Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara 02.Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa (Day ) / Kimi wo Nosete (Night) 03.Inochi no Namae 04.Kaze no Tōrimichi 05.Kimi wo Nosete (Day) / Mononoke Hime (Night) 06.Toki ni wa Mukashi no Hanashi wo 07.Rain 08.When She Loved Me (Day) / Utautai no Ballad (Night) 09.Bokura no Natsu no Yume 10.Get Wild 11.Kimi Wa Taiyō 12.Ai ni Dekiru Koto wa Mada Aru kai 13.Yatsura no Ashioto no Ballad 14.Country Road (Day) / Yume no Yukue (Night)

20220806 Wakana Botanical Land ~Summer Party~

04.Odoriko (Day) / Hikōki-gumo (Night) 05.Aitakute Ima 06.Inochi no Namae

20221225 Wakana Classics 2022 ~Christmas Special~

06.Toki ni wa Mukashi no Hanashi wo 07.Ai ni Dekiru Koto wa Mada Aru kai 08.Kimi no Gin no Niwa※

20230325 Wakana Spring Shark Festival Vol.2

05.Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara

※Kalafina Self-Cover

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Wakana 3rd Album “Sono Saki e” Tracklist Revealed & Billboard Lives Announced

Following a number of announcements back in mid-March, we now have a new batch of exciting news. As teased yesterday by Wakana, we finally get all the tracklist details. To accompany these news, a short snippet of 「明日を夢見て歌う/Asu wo Yume Mite Utau」from last year’s「Wakana Classics 2022 ～Christmas Special～」 was posted to YouTube. In addition, there will be two Billboard Lives held in July to celebrate the release of the album.

Snippet of「明日を夢見て歌う」from「Wakana Classics 2022 ～Christmas Special～」

Title: 明日を夢見て歌う/Asu wo Yume Mite Utau Lyrics：Wakana Composition&Arrangement：Satoshi Takebe Track 8 of the album and track 10 of the bonus DVD. The full version of this live performance will be included as bonus feature on Type A of Wakana’s 3rd album “Sono Saki e”. Thoughts: Wow, my memory officially sucks. I had zero recollection of the song. I remember writing in my live report that the song wasn’t very memorable and I still stand by that statement (there’s too little buildup towards the chorus imo) but it’s more pleasant than what I recall (especially the melody in the beginning and Wakana’s singing overall). I know I compared it to Takebe’s other song “Kimi Dake no Stage” in terms of my feelings for it but they do not really sound anything alike and I suspect that this one will grow on me once I get to hear the whole song a few times (especially this acoustic live version which has such a lovely arrangement).

『そのさきへ』 Tracklist and Featured Composers/Artists Revealed

M1. Butterfly Dream Lyrics: Wakana Composition/Arrangement: Yuki Kishida M2. Rapa Nui Lyrics: Yo Hitoto, Composition: Tatsuro Mashiko, Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe M3. 標(Shirushi) Lyrics/Composition: Yoshiko Hanzaki Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe M4. 希望(Kibou) Lyrics: Yuho Iwasato Composition: Takatsugu Muramatsu Arrangement: Yuji Toriyama M5. 殻(Kara) Lyrics: Goro Matsui Composition: Satoshi Takebe Arrangement: Yuji Toriyama M6. そのさきへ～(Sono Saki e) ~Interlude~ Composition: Toshiaki Matsumoto、Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe 　 M7. KEMONO feat. Shin'ya Kiyozuka Lyrics: Yoshitani Kuji, Wakana Composition: Shin'ya Kiyozuka Arrangement: Yuji Toriyama M8. 明日を夢見て歌う(Asu wo Yume Mite Utau) Lyrics: Wakana Composition/Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe 　 M9. Flag Lyrics/Composition: BOI　Arrangement: Ryuichi Takagi M10. そのさきへ(Sono Saki e) Lyrics: Wakana Composition: Toshiaki Matsumoto Arrangement: Yuki Kishida 　 M11. あとひとつ(Ato Hitotsu) Lyrics: Wakana Composition/Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe

Thoughts: The track titles have got me very intrigued. “Rapa Nui” sounds like it could be the song that’s completely different from anything Wakana has done before (as she hinted towards in one of her Instagram posts). Then again, they are already labeling it as Wakana’s “Hanamizuki” due to everyone involved in the making so it might just be a ballad. Maybe it was a reference to KEMONO, although I assume that’s gonna be a pretty standard ballad too seeing as it features a pianist. Wish there were more lyrics by Wakana but I take whatever I can get. Interesting choice to include an interlude. The title track must be really good to deserve its own interlude/instrumental. Would have preferred a new song of course but oh well, this might turn out to be super lovely. Happy to finally see Ato Hitotsu on an official release, it was long overdue.

「Wakana Billboard Live 2023 ～そのさきへ～』

In celebration of the album release, Wakana will be holding Billboard Lives in Yokohama and Osaka.

▼Billboard Live Yokohama 2023/07/06 ＜1st Stage＞17:00 / 18:00 ＜2nd Stage＞20:00 / 21:00

▼Billboard Live Osaka 2023/07/20 ＜1st Stage＞17:00 / 18:00 ＜2nd Stage＞20:00 / 21:00

【Performing artists】 Vocal：Wakana Production・Piano：Satoshi Takebe Others TBA

【Ticket price】 Service Area：￥9,000- / Casual Area：￥8,500-

Pre-order of FC tickets is scheduled to start on April 22nd. Club BBL member advance tickets will be available from May 12th and general reservations will be accepted from May 19th onwards.

Thoughts: Ohhhhhh! The Osaka Live is so close to YK’s Saitama concert. Now I am really considering making a trip. But damn, I think flights will be super expensive. T_T Looks like I might need to fork out 2k for a roundtrip (direct flights). And it will be stinking hot in Japan. Will have to think this through properly. But now with those overseas tickets available for YKL Vol#18, it would almost be a shame to not use that opportunity.

Music Video for Butterfly Dream Coming Up

Wakana teased in a tweet reply that she shot a MV for “Butterfly Dream”. *weeee* So excited! I am surprised they are not doing a video for the album title track “Sono Saki e”. Maybe they will do one for that as well? It’s a shame though that this won’t be included on the album. But then again, they will use for a YouTube promo so that’s always a good thing