#while doing what he thinks are super sentai poses with his arms

[achrom-maticism]

posting one random quote from my flight rising lore notes that is unnecessarily snarky or slightly amuses me or makes no sense without context every day because i don't have anything else of value to contribute: day 15

All this to say that they're all fucked, because Frei's falling for IN! UNIVERSE!

PROPAGANDA!

[reversemoon255]

Don Onitaijin

This was probably the most antsy I’ve been for a Sentai Robo in a while. Firstly, we had to wait until the second quarter which is much longer than normal. Then there were a lot of rumors surrounding it that turned out to be true such as its size. Lastly, it’s specifically designed to be posable which is a first for DX releases. It had a lot of build-up, and I know I wasn’t the only waiting to see if it lived up to expectations.

The Good: I believe this is the largest single combining Sentai Robo we’ve ever gotten, standing as tall as many Carrierzords and combos, including Zenryoku Zenkai-Oh. And then they went and made it posable, with very posable arms as well as neck, waist, hip, knee, and ankle joints.

I believe I saw a quote from one of the heads of toy design for Bandai saying his son was disappointed he couldn’t get Zenkai-Oh to do the poses from the show, and that led to the turnaround. Don’t know if it’s true, but it’s a nice story.

Also, it’s a fun transformation. InuBrother is rather simple, and Momotarou is as well outside of his automorphs, but Oni, Kiji, and Saru all have very interesting transformations. And it’s confirmed to be getting a combination, with dedicated C-Clips under the feet and the back of the hip skirts, and possible connection points on the hands, shoulders, and if you dismantle the chest plate.

The Bad: There’s some minor balance issues with both Momotarou and Onitaijin that you don’t usually see from Sentai Robos, even with skinny legs. And while I think the arms and neck are very cool and would like to see them continue to use those joints in the future, the legs feel like they have joints for the sake of having them. There’s definite room for improvement there, but I could see future Robots not needing or having them.

Also, the swords aren’t great. They spin when on the back, can only be held in specific hands, can’t be held in reverse, and have a ton of gaps on the backside. I wish the handles were squared so they wouldn’t move as much, and had grips so either hand could hold them. That way you wouldn't always have to pose him with them pointed inward to look good.

Overall, this is a very different, very interesting, and very cool release from Super Sentai. I think some of its issues are them attempting to tackle big and posable at the same time, but it definitely makes a statement. I’m looking forward to seeing this guy get even bigger, and also the next few years where we’ll learn from this and maybe see some posable robots at a smaller size.

v Also, guess what I’m reviewing next! v

[matt0044]

“Morphin’ 101″ with Zayto

Actually, him becoming a YouTuber would a really fun episode.

Really though, the opening scene was delightfully self-aware with the Red Ranger actually coaching Amelia and Ollie through the Morphing pose. Apparently, they really DO have to practice it before engaging in battle. The way Amelia swung her arms too hard while Ollie let his key slip was just deliciously meta. I feel like those were ad-libbed outtakes that they just kept in.

Zayto also introduces the Boost Keys which can grant them new powers temporarily much like the Dino Chargers. They even have the base protected by a force-field so they won’t have Void Knight on that little goose chase and even teleportation that they ACTUALLY USE. Yeah, what a concept. Solon has even found Void Knight’s Energy Tracer that he had used to localize the Sporix.

Ollie suggests combining it with his mother’s drone in order to sweep the city for any Sporixs still unhatched. However, Zayto is concerned of how alien tech will interface with what humans currently have and the attention it might draw. It’s not like Doctor Akana’s working for Grid Battleforce. Well... not yet at least.

The Rangers teleport into Pine Ridge where Zayto’s taken aback by the Earth’s advancement and lack of dinosaurs. Somebody clearly arrived in the wrong dimension. They head to Warden Garcia who blows off their report of Void Knight unleashing the Sporix. I’ll grant him that all that crazy, ��You had to be there,” stuff would be hard to believe without seeing it himself. Cops’ll be cops.

Doctor Akana is thankfully more open to the story as Ollie explains his idea. Amelia takes Zayto to Buzzblast to get his message out only for Jane to unveil her android assistant fresh from... Hartford Robotics?! I guess that explains Andrew’s fortune as well as how Mack was perfected. Plus, it is nice to see them acknowledge past seasons however maligned they might have become.

J-Borg is revealed and put to work signing off on paperwork. Instead of a comic relief duo, it seems we get Mack’s younger sister instead. I suppose hyper-competency would be amusing more than hyper-incompetency. I’ll allow it. Amelia’s about to warn Jane about the Sporix Beasts when a video is uploaded displaying one becoming a Mushroom monster. Anyone know a good plumber?

Ollie is making headway with his mother on the drone when he gets the call to action and needs to teleport away, unaware that Void Knight and Shockhorn have been still staking out Dinohenge. At a hydro-electric dam, the Rangers confront Mucus and even do their pose right this time. Their morph’s so good that the monster gives them a round of applause. Like I say, delightfully meta.

The Rangers and Mucus have a cool battle in original footage before Shockhorn arrives, leading into Ryusoulger footage complete with power lines. Zayto engages his Boost Key to activate an armament on his right arm and produces a stink attack, marking our first fart joke of the season. Well, no one can say that Super Sentai was highbrow to begin with either. What can you do?

Shockhorn brings in the Hengemen to gain some distance and brings Mucus back to Void Knight. The Rangers give chase back to Dinohenge where Doctor Akana is under threat to hand the drone over. However, she manages to pilot it away and rams it right into Shockhorn. That’s cool for a bystander but then it EXPLODES and sends him flying Team Rocket style. What was in that scanner?

This cues our first giant monster battle since Ninja Steel where Amelia and Ollie actually manage to hold their own until Zayto comes along with his T-Rex Champion Zord. Seriously, Amelia uses a Gravity Boost Key to weigh down Shockhorn while Ollie jumps off a building with a powered up slash. I don’t think we ever got something like this since Turbo where they just forgot their Zords. :/

Zayto busts out his Zord and engages its Battle Mode much like with Devon’s Racer Zord. I know that it’s largely CGI mixed with practical effects but I love how agile it is and how Zayto’s movements are show to influence the Zord’s. Naturally we get a new American-only Weapon for the American-only cockpit.

Shockthorn revert to a Sporix egg that has far more power than before. Void Knight strikes while the iron is hot in order to nab it for himself. I love that this adds a bit of tension for the rest of the season since unlike the Energems or Ninja Stars, we don’t know if the Rangers can get the egg in time or not. Even in victory, they can lose. Think Evox’s Morph-X thefts but with tangible results.

Ollie agrees to help put the city on red alert with Buzzblast actually creating a video of Zayto explaining that the Rangers has a legit hotline like they’re the Powerpuff Girls. Here’s hoping Amelia got a major raise for that one. All the while, Void Knight brings Mucus to an abandoned research facility called Area 62 where he intends to harness the Sporix’s power for his own mysterious end.

[crowned-rider-blanc]

♬

♬ - a friend/best friend memory

“We control life, Winston... at all it’s levels... You are imagining something called human nature... which will be outraged by what we do... and will turn against us.” Ren took a deep breath, “But we create human nature... humans are... infinitely malleable....” 

Gasping for air, the boy closed his book application. George Orwell’s works were hard for him to read, with all of their complicated words, but he found them greatly enjoyable. Besides, if he struggled with a character reading, he was able to look it up online, and write the furigana in the notes. And though he struggled to read aloud, he found it fun... even if Goro was the only one willing to listen. 

“...He’s right, though... people will so easily just... put up with terrible things, if society tells them to... all so we don’t have to deal with our problems... it’s sad, huh?” 

Goro sighed, “I know you love these books, Ren, but can’t we read something a little lighter for once?” 

“Like what...?” 

The boy’s eyes lit up. Clearly, he had ideas. 

“Like, something with heroes and dragons! Or superheroes!” 

Ren looked through his books. He had over 100, but most of them were classical literature. Not much that would appeal to Goro’s tastes... 

“I’ll see if I can get something...” He said quietly, “Sorry... I know the stuff I like is... really depressing....” 

“It’s okay! I don’t mind... just, sometimes, let’s read something fun, okay?” 

“Y-yeah...” He smiled weakly. Sometimes, he got so wrapped up in his interests-- the only thing he really had, other than Goro-- that he would ramble for too long and bother people. 

“You wanna watch featherman?” 

“Sure!” 

Ren didn’t particularly care for sentai shows, but he definitely enjoyed watching featherman with Goro. The boy got so into the show, even copying poses... it was entertaining to see him so engrossed, even if Ren didn’t share his interest. 

But today, he found himself thinking aloud as the boy cooed over the newest episode of his favorite show. 

“...Goro, do you wanna be a hero?” 

“Huh?” He turned to face the boy, clearly taken off guard from the vacant expression on his face. After a moments thought, he nodded. “It’d be nice, if I could! But...” 

He shook his head. Somehow, despite saying nothing, Ren felt like he knew what the boy was going to say. 

But heroes don’t really exist.  

“I bet if anyone could be a hero, it’s you...” 

“Huh? Why me?” He pouted, “I’m just crazy. I wouldn’t be any good as a hero. I bet you could, though!” 

He said both of those things with such certainty... 

“I can’t be one, I’m too sick...” Ren coughed, “No way I can beat up bad guys and stuff. You’re... super strong and cool...! An’... an... charismatic!” 

There was the word! A word that was probably a bit much for a kid who hadn’t reached double digits yet (and who looked like he had barely started elementary school). Still, it felt right. There was something about the way the boy smiled and his energy that Ren thought was incredibly charming... even if others didn’t see it. 

“Well, if you weren’t sick, maybe...” He thinks for a moment, “But you can still do super cool stuff! Like that lady who helps Batman... um, Oracle. She can’t walk, but she still is like, super helpful to everyone!” 

Ren would really have to read more comics. Sometimes he had no idea what his friend was talking about. 

“Hehe... maybe. But I’d wanna be like, one of those scary heroes. Like Hellboy.” Who let this child read Hellboy?! “Or Hyakkimaru-- Hyakkimaru! That’s it! Hehe...” 

The boy coughed, while Goro looked at him, confused. They evidently didn’t read the same comics. 

“He’s, like... even worse than me... no eyes, or nose, or limbs... nothin’! But he’s super strong... he’s got fake arms that’re like... swords... and missiles in his legs....”  Ren was surprisingly excited about the concept. “An’ he kills all the demons that stole his body. His thief friend is cool too...” 

“That’s kinda scary...” Well, it was a pretty gory comic. Unsurprising that Goro lacked interest... “But maybe you’ll get some like, super cool power that’ll make you all better, an’ you can do awesome stuff! That’d be cool, right?” 

“Mh... but I don’t wanna... be a hero by myself...” The boy frowned. “You gotta be one too... ‘kay....?”

“Sure.” He chuckled. “Promise!” 

The two both smiled for a moment. They probably both knew it was nothing but a fantasy, but it would be nice, if they could do something together to change the world... 

Ren thought about that as another action scene began in Featherman, and Goro’s focus went back to it. Maybe someday, they’d be able to change things... but Ren knew he only had so much time... still... was it wrong to dream about it? 

[precuredaily]

Precure Day 140

Episode: Futari wa Precure Splash Star 42 - “Welcome Back! Michiru and Kaoru!” Date watched: 3 July 2019 Original air date: 3 December 2006 Screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/xgCNJSJ Project info and master list of posts: http://tinyurl.com/PCDabout

The title kinda spoiled it

Another excellent episode! We left off with Saki and Mai in a bind because the Fairy Carafe was stolen and Dark Fall’s agents were revived and now more resistant to Precure’s attacks. Dark Fall holds all the cards and Saki and Mai are stranded in the Land of Fountains. It’s a good setup! Where do we go from here?

The Plot

Princess Filia reveals to the girls that the Fountain of the Sun is in the Land of Greenery and uses her own power to transport the girls, their fairies, and herself there... but she loses her corporeal form and ends up as a sphere of light that possesses Korone, Saki’s cat. Meanwhile in Dark Fall, Gohyaan has revived the rest of the generals, but Akudaikaan chews him out for not kidnapping the Princess when he had the chance, as she knows the location of the Fountain of the Sun, so Gohyaan dispatches Karehaan and Dorodoron to track her down.

This is the only time all 6 of these characters are together

Back at the Sky Tree, Filia explains that she needs the Fairy Carafe to return her body, but the villains appear before she can tell the girls more. Saki and Mai transform into Bloom and Egret but their power isn’t enough to defeat the enhanced warriors. Filia pointedly comments that the two spirits (Flappi and Choppi) alone aren’t enough, so she, Korone, Moop, and Foop gather their power and wish for a miracle. In a very emotional sequence, they connect with the slumbering Michiru and Kaoru, who receive the last remaining energy from the Fairy Carafe, and then revive and rush to the Sky Tree to save their friends. It’s a touching reunion, and some words are exchanged between both the sisters and their friends, as well as the villains who were eliminated before they changed sides. Ultimately, words aren’t enough, and Michiru and Kaoru fight Dorodorn and Karehaan.... and they’re winning! The power that Moop and Foop especially lent them, combined with their powers of darkness, are the perfect counter to the blend of dark and light that the villains possess, and the sisters are able to negate Gohyaan’s powerup (Dorodoron flees instead). This allows the Precures to perform Spiral Heart Splash and destroy Karehaan, who dissolves into a bunch of mini-Gohyaan heads that bounce off.

The four girls finally have a moment to take in their reunion, and Saki and Mai cry tears of happiness as the camera zooms out and the credits roll.

(speaking of the credits, stick around at the end for my take on Ganbalance de Dance finally)

The Analysis

What a great episode. I could probably write pages about Michiru and Kaoru’s revival scene, the dialog and music and visuals all come together to make an emotionally powerful sequence. Bloom and Egret are overpowered, Michi and Kao feel so helpless and they can’t move, but they can tell their friends are in danger and they struggle their hardest, so their feelings connect with the energy Filia is trying to send and create a miracle. I love it. Also, you can really tell that Nishio Daisuke worked on Dragon Ball prior to this series because the sequence of the two powering up and emerging from the water is EXTREMELY evocative of something DBZ would do. Joke’s on me, he only worked on FW and MH and had no hand in this series, he was tapped for Powerpuff Girls Z instead. Still very Dragon Ball, I wouldn’t be surprised of some of the other staff had their hands in that before working on this.

Karehaan proves to be his own worst enemy. He doesn’t like working together, believing he’s strong enough on his own to dispatch the girls. He does make a better team with Dorodoron than with Moerumba though, as they don’t butt heads so much as Doro just kind of goes along with that Karecchi says, until it’s in his best interests to run. However, Karehaan’s arrogance and ignorance about Michiru and Kaoru’s betrayal allow him to overestimate himself and the threat the sisters pose. Together with Dorodoron, they actually do have the Precures on the ropes at one point, they could have defeated them there, but they hesitated too long and allowed the Kiryuus to save them. Ah well.

Princess Filia posessing Korone is..... weird, to say the least. For some unexplained reason, beyond simply habitating in his body, her power allows him to speak as well, independently of her, so you have this tiny cat talking in a pretty deep voice. Not the first time an animated cat has talked, of course, but since it’s not Filia speaking through Korone, it’s odd. I don’t remember how long this lasts, presumably up until the finale of the show... in fact I must have blocked it out of my memory completely because I forgot about it happening at all. Korone was portrayed as an intelligent cat up to this point, of course, but now he’s standing on his hind legs and talking like a middle-aged guy and it’s all so strange.

Last thing I want to touch on: animation. It’s uh.... not great here. Close-ups are passable, although the shading is often minimal. The faces may be a little off-model but it’s nothing extreme. Anything further out than a close-up is pretty bad though, especially for human faces.

I guess it’s the usual conserving budget for the finale syndrome but it’s still pretty laughable.

The Opening and Ending

Okay it’s time I finally talked about these.

The opening theme is called “Makasete★Splash☆Star★” or “Leave it to Us★Splash☆Star★”. While the FW/MH opening was a drama, the SS opening is more of a poppy, light rock number. The composition features lots of strings, bowed and plucked at key moments providing both the melody and the bass line. Some high brass comes in here and there and I think there’s some kind of synthesized percussion providing the rhythm. It could be an electric guitar, though, I’m having trouble picking it out. There’s definitely some guitar towards the climax of the song. Mayumi Gojo has been swapped out for Uchiaye Yuka on vocals, and she sings about how there’s strength in life and to use that as inspiration. All together, it’s a nice uplifting tune, and the visuals give us a good idea about what Saki and Mai are interested in, the fairies, and some action sequences. There’s even a scene of the Tree of Life glowing with energy that might be foreshadowing the end of the series? For the revamped intro starting with episode 31, they add a few scenes of Bright and Windy, as well as Moop and Foop, and impressively they edited all shots of Boom and Egret to replace the Mix Communes with the Crystal Communes.

Now, the ending!

“Ganbalance de Dance” is a little bit notorious for being used, and reused, and re-reused. Yes 5 and GoGo both used reversions of it for their second ending themes, and I kind of get it, because it’s a cute tune, but there’s another more important aspect: this is the first dance ending in all of Precure. Why a dance ending? Well, there was a rather popular anime that aired in Spring of 2006 that featured a dance ending, and the world would never be the same. That show was “The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi” and the dance, the “Hare Hare Yukai” took the world by storm. It’s speculated that Precure adopting dance endings was a copycat move. The timing lines up, Haruhi started in April and ended in early July of that year so Toei had time to say “Hey this is really popular, let’s do that in our show.” Dance endings were already commonplace in the contemporary Super Sentai shows as well, so there was precedent. (although somewhat ironically, the Sentai of that year didn’t have a dance) Whatever the reason, they did it again and again but the cell animation was not always the best, so they switched to CG with Fresh and never looked back. However, we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.

The lyrics to “Ganbalance de Dance” are half instructions for doing the dance, and half general uplifting messages about positivity and believing in yourself. The dance itself is fairly simple, due to limited animation most of the movement is in the upper body, so the girls twist their torsos and extend their arms while keeping their legs mostly still. when they move their legs, it’s only to stick them out and then back in, or to do some small marching. None of the more energetic moving around that later shows will use, again, probably a byproduct of the animation. Notably, since it’s cell animation rather than more expensive CG, they draw the girls in all three of their outfits: school uniform, Bloom/Egret, and Bright/Windy. The villains also dance a little, and I should point out that the text behind them reads “Uzaina” with only one “a” at the end. Suffice to say, I understand but I’m sticking with two. Also look at these guys.

Kintolesky is not present because he hadn’t been introduced in the show yet, and sadly they never update it to include him. This also marked the first reappearance of Michiru and Kaoru, only to segue into a shot of Bright and Windy and then they’re never seen again, but hey, it’s something.

Anyway, it all comes together to make a fun ending song. I’m sorry it took me so long to write about it.

I may revisit this if I think of more things to say about the episode, but for now I think that concludes it. Next time, everybody celebrates Michiru and Kaoru’s return....... but first it’s time for We Are Splash Gays: The Movie. Look forward to it!

Pink Precure Catchphrase Count: 0 Zekkouchou Nari!

No more miracle drop count

[sambart93]

2018.01.07 Tomito Sho’s 36th Birthday Event - Second Show [Report]

So I got the opportunity to go to Tomita Sho’s birthday again which I was super happy about! I went last year too! 

If you don’t know Shosan (as I call him), but he’s such a good actor. He’s been in quite a bit of big stuff (Super Sentai, TouStage etc.) but he’s never the main but he is DAMN good at what he does! I highly recommend his Honno no Mirage series and Toei Hero from last year! He’s in the same Ent Company as Aramaki Yoshihiko, Baba Ryoma, Tamaki Yuki etc and he’s SUCH a great guy! Anyway, I’ll stop blubbing. Onto the event!

But first things first:

HAPPY 36TH BIRTHDAY TOMITA SHO!!!

PRE-SHOW

I did kinda feel like I was imposing because it was very obvious a lot of the fans know each other, especially one older lady; I’ve seen her at ALL of the Shosan stuff I’ve been to (Honoo, TokiEnta Events, His Birthday) and I feel like she doesn’t like me. As if she sees me and thinks ‘ugh this casual fan’. It was so strange this day because it was like she was the MC; she was going around and knew and was talking to pretty much everyone! Also I felt really bad because by coincidence I ended up being right next to where the line to go in was by chance and I almost asked if she wanted my spot but I felt she was giving me death stares. 

Also, I always forget how much older (than me) the Shosan fans are… not many early twenties or under 30s here and a few always bring their kids along. It’s so interesting seeing the difference between Sho’s fans and Maki’s fans. Also I much prefer just how small of a group Sho’s fans are compared to the ridiculousness of Maki’s fanbase now (but we’ll save that rant for another day).

Just before the show started, the Shachou (he owns and runs TokiEnta, Sho’s entertainment company) came on stage with Sho’s eye mask on and green wig from the school PE uniform bromides (more about that later) and explained the rules of the show, but because he ahd the eye mask on, he couldn’t see which was he was facing (obviously the wrong way) and Sho came over the speaker and went 'you’re facing the wrong way’ we all cracked up laughing including the Shachou himself.

Also one of the the producers had ALL of Sho’s bromides and chirashi stuck to his jacket, shirt and hands. So he was a walking advertisement for Sho xD also he was the time keeper for the show.

GOODS COMMENT

Unfortunately I had already made the decision to ONLY pay for a cheki but I was super upset when I saw how amazing his bromides and calendars!! Seriously, he’s got a school kids PE uniform on and bright green hair in some of his bromdes! He teased about his bromides weeks ago and it was shots of him in different coloured wigs but damn when I saw he also did a school one! I died! Seriously Sho’s Bromides are amazing! I hope TokiEnta do their (what seems to be an) annual ritual of having an event where the past goods stock is there so I can pick them up! 

THE SHOW

I lost my breath when Sho came on stage because he came on in this Date-like outfit and he looked amazing!!! He had a long black wig and red eye contacts in too! He looked SO DAMN GOOD!

ANNNND this is why I always go to Sho’s stuff! As usual he was absolutely hilarious and I did nothing but laugh the entire time! Also he’s super laid back! The show was only supposed to be 90 minutes but he’s like 'is everyone okay for time? Yeah? Okay! We’ll just keep going!’ and his producer couldn't stop him nor did he mind so much xD

He got so many birthday videos during the second show; Takasaki Shouta, Maki, Baba Ryoma (Alongside Kawaharada who introduced himself as Chanel xD), Tamaki Yuki, Nakamura Seijiro, and Ino Hiroki. And when they just kept coming, he was like 'ANOTHER?! AGAIN?!’ and of course, with most of the videos, he couldn’t take them seriously! 

Baba Ryoma’s was so stupid and was essentially him and Kawaharada promoting their stage to which the video got caught off half way through so we all died laughing, and Sho said ‘what’s he doing now? Mobsaiko 1000? 100? Has anyone seen it? …*no one puts their hand up*… not one hand’ everyone died laughing xD

Ino’s video cracked me up so hard. Ino asked ‘why didn’t you invite me as a guest (to your Birthday Events)? I invited you to mine…… SHO! (no 'san' which makes it super casual and impolite) Let’s hang out next time!’ And Sho was like ‘I can’t invite someone who’s in such a big jimusho (entertainment company)!’ XD

MakiChan’s video was also promoting his stage, Ensemble Stars, and he said 'akemashite omedetou (happy new year)’ instead of 'tanyoubi omedetou (happy birthday)’ xD 

Tamachan’s was ‘lets drink next time’ and Shosan is like ‘I don’t even have your number!!’ XD Nakamaru was like ‘I only know drinking Sho so...’ and Sho was like ‘you went to the TokiEnta event with me last Feb! Did you already forget?!’ XD 

Shouta was DRUNK during his video to him and he got a random (Sho knows him) guy to pretend to be Shouta while Shouta was behind the camera laughing so hard and Sho was just like 'wtf... why would I ever expect anything from you anyway'

ALSO! Jo-ji (they did TouStage together) turned up half way through the event and yelled ‘I went to the wrong venue!!!’ he first went to the event hall in Shinjuku (of a similar name) and then had to track all the way back to this venue. Also Sho was super surprised when he turned up because Jo-ji had been writing on his twitter that he was still in his home town and Jo-ji went 'yeah, I was lying so I could surprise you. I got back to Tokyo DAYS ago!' Also he brought Sho some Date Masamune Sake (apparently it's sake that Date loves and Jo-ji went all the way to Sendai for it -- I want to try it!). Sho was so funny opening his presents; he threw the wrapping and boxes down like a little excited child.

In usual Sho Birthday Event style, we went through his calendar of 2017 and looked at what he did on different days and what his schedule was like and we could just put our hands up and ask questions, because (and I paraphrase Sho) 'this ain't an event if you don't get involved. It's only interesting because you guys are here'. So here are some of the questions and stories:

*(About TouStage) Apparently GingaGekijyo’s Backstage is tiny compared to the stage used for TouStage in Fukuoka, so during the Fukuoka Kouen Sho was running freely backstage because there was space to between his scenes.

*Sho went and saw PuriStage and said he’d like to be in it because he likes to move around but then saw how tired KishiTaku was and was like ‘nah I’m good’ xD

*Also they talked about the one time Jo-ji made him an American Dog and how good it was. Of course us fangirls were going crazy with our imagination on that one haha

*He showed us a VTR of the Gekidan Handsome from last year and Sho asked who hadn't seen this series and there were quite a few of us and he cracked up 'how weird this must look like to you who haven't seen this series,' because it really did look ridiculous. One scene literally had Sho in this skin-type black short jumpsuit with a wind machine in front of him and toilet paper wrapped around him while he sang; what the hell xD

*We also got an exclusive look of the new Game of Laplace visuals, weeks before they were released, when he started talking about GoL from last year and asked the producer if it was okay to show it. Also the producer was like 'we used mannequins this time around and now I have about 30 mannequins in my house! I'll give them out (to fans) if you want one! I'll look like a mad man if anyone comes to my house' xD

*If I remember anymore, I'll add them here.

Some extra things; Whenever someone late came to the event Sho went 'okay... se----no! (after 3) IRASHAIMASE! (welcome!)' and the whole crowd would say Irashaimase to the late commer and every time the fan got super embarrassed but that's what Sho is all about xD

Also at the end, as requested from fans, he recited some lines from plays he's done. So he did some Date lines from TouStage and of course he did the Bai from Honoo no Mirage and a few more lines from Honoo. I think he did a Gekidan Handsome line too. During his Date line, Jo-ji came running back on stage (still with the damn wig on) to join him and continue the scene. And when that finished Sho went 'why are you still here?!' to which Jo-ji replied 'I can't leave until I've taken a picture with you!' and Sho replied 'then pay for a cheki!' XD also a bit later Jo-ji yelled 'lets go drinking already!'

CHEKI

So it came to the chekis, and Jo-ji did sweep in before the fans to get one with Sho xD this time around the poses were set so you could either choose from handing hands, hugging, arm wrapped around the shoulder or this silly o_o/(_)\o_O movement where you make a circle with your hands touching. I can't explain it. It was stupid. It was ridiculous!

Anyway, I got nervous during and before and after my cheki of course. So I got the arm over the shoulder pose with him and he said it was okay if I did it back to him so our arms were wrapped around each other ^_^ and at the end as usual we got a hand shake and he said (HE SAID!) 'またね / see you later' I just effing DIED inside because that means he remembers me!!! SHHH I know I'm crazy but it definitely felt like he remembers me!

And as usual I said thank you to the staff who did the cheki, she always does it, and as I came down the stairs, the Shachou was against the wall next to the door so I did my usual greetings to him too. And then, I left.

GOODS

Sho always makes plaques with his kanji for the year painted on, by him, which we get for free at the end of his event. I almost forgot to it pick up because I was so dang nervous xD

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It was so much fun! I was so upset when I couldn’t go to his 15th Anniversary last year so I was happy I could make it up to him by coming to this one! I love Sho. He’s such a great guy and he’s so funny and he’s very intelligent too! He’s just the best! And I kinda hope he does a 16th Anniversary Celebration this year so I can go!

Did I persuade you to become his fan?!