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thecrazyanimegirl · 6 years ago

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Spring anime 2018

And here is our review of the Spring season ^^

This is not everything we watched, but mostly things we would recommend or had something to comment. We also didn’t include some anime that had second, third etc season airing. If we missed an anime you think should be here, write it in the comments and help us complete the list ~

Remember, this is just our opinion, we never meant to offend anyone and we hope we made your decisions about what to watch next a bit easier ^^

Winter 17/18

3D Kanojo

K: I liked it at first, the main character is sometimes really relatable, an outcast otaku who is just trying to survive. And it has some very funny moments. But somehow too much drama got involved and I stopped following it on a weekly basis, but I’ll definitely binge watch it during summer too see the end ~

Neko: I like how characters are relatable and it was nice until drama came. It is still good though.

Kitsune: Watched the first episode but didn’t get hoooked on it :/

Butlers x Battlers

K: Yes, this has such typical and predictable plot. Like you know it right off the bat. But yes, I still love it (≧∇≦) The side characters are more capable than the main guy, but I like their interactions and it’s somehow really good.

Neko: The plot is really predictable, but that gives it charm, I guess? I don’t watch it for the plot anyway. I watch it because of the characters.

Kitsune: If you like good looking guys than this will be satisfying for you although the animation gets kinda weird at some points (mostly during the fighting scenes).

Caligula

K: This is definitely one of my favorites this season! I know it’s not for everyone, it’s confusing most of the time, but I like how every character has depth and they are all very interesting. The story is also very unique, I love it. Oh yea, the soundtrack is Amazing™️ ^^ (I guess I should mention it’s not for everyone because it has a lot of trauma, suicide mention, bullying...)

Neko: I love the plot and the thought behind this anime. It was really interesting and I got hooked really fast. It is confusing sometimes but I still love it!

Kitsune: Beautiful music and great plot! The characters are well developed and it makes you like even “bad” guys. Definitely worth the try!

Comic girls

Neko: I watched this anime because I totally relate with Kaos-chan. If you like slice of life with manga artists and yuri then you probably will like this.

Crossing time

Neko: I was actually skeptical about this one, I thought it will be bad, but in the end I quite liked it. It last only few minutes which is great for when you don’t have time and it is made up from different stories every episode so it doesn’t get boring. It’s great for short relaxing pause.

Dances with the Dragons

K: The story is very complex, so sometimes it’s hard to follow what’s happening because a lot of politics are involved. But beside that, the interactions between characters are amazing, it has some humor and a lot of fighting scenes. Less dragons then I though it will though. Even so, I liked it ^^

Neko: I have a feeling this story is great and really detailed, but it is really hard to follow. I think that if you read novel it is better? I think it would be really good, but unfortunately I really have hard time understanding what is happening

Kitsune: God help me with all those names and titles they use xD Also I think I tried much too hard to understand the politics in this universe than in the real world lol. I hope that the novel gets and English translation so that I will get to see more of these two’s interactions ;)

Devils Line

K: A really good romance, great fighting scenes, has some a bit more gore-y, nswf-ish scenes, but it really fit well with the theme. One of the more popular this seasons and it deserves it ^^ I love the characters. (and Miyano Mamoru’s voice in the ending song is a blessing *-*)

Neko: It has really good story and a bit of everything: romance, fighting, supernatural... It shows two people from different worlds (even different species?) overcoming all the obstacles to be together and also a lot of blood.

Kitsune: At some times I kinda felt a little bit annoyed with Tsukasa because of her actions BUT the whole anime is really good and I would recommend it to anyone who likes the combination of romance and action. The plot is deep and well explained so it’s a real treat to watch it.

Dorei-ku The Animation

K: Not the biggest fan, but the plot is interesting enough to make me want to watch more.

Neko: It’s intersting. It shows a lot of sides one person can have and how easy it is to change when you gain some power. I only wanted for the dog to get his revenge though XD

Kitsune: The idea of this anime is really interesting but I kinda felt disappointed for not seeing the complete dark and twisted possibilities that the device they use offers. Maybe the manga goes deeper into that points as the story goes on.

Dragon pilot: Hisone to Masotan

K: A really interesting idea, has dragons, amusing characters and a great ending song ^^

Neko: I really like this anime. Idea is great and it really surprised me because I really didn’t think it will be deep anime because it was really fun but it is and it is great. And it has dragons!

Kitsune: Really cute and different style of animations that made me fall in love with this anime from the start! I like it how the characters are developing through the story and cope with their problems.

Golden Kamuy

K: Even though it has a lot of killing and maybe gruesome scene, the plot is intriguing and always made me wait for the new episode with anticipation. I can’t wait for the next season ^^

Neko: I love this anime. It has a serious plot but it’s still funny. Story is really interesting and characters are really loveable! I should mention it has a lot of fighting and killing. It is one of my favorites this season.

Kitsune: Many praises to this one, it has everything that a good anime has to offer! (except for the bear in the first episode lol, poor thing looked like it came from an other dimension)

Hina festival

Neko: It’s cute and funny and sarcastic. It’s about an overpowered girl who doesn’t really know anything about life living with her adoptive father with shady business and people around them

Jikken-kin Kazoku

K: This is amazing! It really needs more popularity. I love their soft interactions. A weird but loving family ^^

Neko: I love it! it is heartwarming and beautiful.

Kitsune: A cute story about a weird family that tries to find their place in the society :)

Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits

K: A really good romance, food, cute and heartwarming stories, a bunch of hot guys, actually capable and most of the time useful main girl, what more can you ask for! I love it.

Neko: This is also one of my favorites. It has similar style as kamisama hajimemashita and other slow burn romances. Characters are loveable and the story is interesting!

Kitsune: Weeee more food in animes! Also, we finally get to see some other world experience other than getting sucked into video games xD

Last hope

K: I didn’t have much of an opinion about it at first, but I got hooked with each episode even more and started liking the characters. The mecha/animal combinations are interesting and even though the villain is a bit typical so far, its a good anime. I love it more and more with each episode ^^

Neko: At the begining it was just weird, but after a while it got a bit easier to understand. I think that you need patience for this anime? I like characters so it was good enough for me

Kitsune: Have you ever wondered what would it look like if a whale merged with a bulldozer? Then this is the right place for you xD An awesome mecha anime with tons of good-looking guys is waiting just for you!

Layton’s Mystery Detective Agency

Neko: I like this anime. At forst I thought it was made for the children, but the clues are really hard to get and the cases are really original and interesting so I think it is for everyone who likes detective anime with bright character ^^

Legend of the Galactic Heroes

K: I heard a lot of bad things about it before I started watching it, but I really like it! The story is interesting, I love the battles, the characters are complex and the animation is amazing! So this is one of my favorites ^^

Neko: I am not really fan of it, but not because it is bad it’s just not my type. I don’t like when I have to use my brain too much so listening to their war plans is really hard for me XD I do love the characters and I think it is great anime if you are into this genre ^^

Kitsune: Although many had their doubts about this remake of the old anime version, I must say that I can’t see anything that could be considered “bad”. The new art style brings joy to the eyes and the story is marvelous!

Lost song

Neko: I love the story even though it is confusing at the end. It’s really beautiful and emotional ^^

Magical Girl Ore

K: Ummm, is there anything to say? Boy love, girl love, straight couples and none of the above, lots of humor, sometimes makes no sense, but is always entertaining. Sometimes I found a bit too much, but in the end, it’s a great laugh and an interesting idea for a plot.

Neko: I honestly don’t know how i feel about this anime. It is funny and weird. Sometimes it feels like a parody and sometime it looks like it has an actual plot. I really don’t know.

Kitsune: Weird. At first xD but at the same time interesting and funny. Some might call it cringey but if you get over some things this anime warps, you get an interesting story that makes you smile each time you see a girl transform into a guy xD

Magical Girl Site

K: Definitely not what I expected, but I ended up really liking the story ^^ It has a lot of blood, bullying, suicide and other thing so it’s not for everybody, but the plot is worth it all. Don’t give up after the first episode, it’s really interesting.

Neko: I like dark magical girls anime because they usually have a deeper meaning. I was really shocked at the first episode, it is really brutal, but story is really great! It has a lot of nasty stuff so I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone.

Kitsune: We all thought that there is no anime that can shock us anymore but this one definitely proved us wrong. “Cute” animations and a tad bit of yuri say that this anime isn’t your everyday shoujo story.

My Sweet Tyrant

K: Extremely cute, funny, lasts 3 minutes. Cuties (❀◦‿◦)

Neko: It is really cute and short ^^

Kitsune: very sweet short story :3

Persona 5 The Animation

K: Another of the favorites! Amazing story, characters, animation and music *-* The soundtrack is constantly playing while I’m studying. Oh, yea, you can watch it regardless of the previous seasons, but it could make you want to watch everything and play all the games, so beware ;)

Neko: This anime is one of my favorites this season ^^ I like the animation and plot. I love it!

Kitsune: Still daydreaming about seeing the game to come on the PC!

Rokuhoudou Yotsuiro Biyori

K: The best thing when you need something warm, calming and full of feelings. They are all so cute! And I really want to try their coffee... and tea and sweets *-*

Neko: I love how therapeutic their shop is! Characters are cute and they all deal with everyday struggles and eat delicious food. It is great and relaxing anime ^^

Kitsune: Food, coffee, tea and beautiful guys? I wish there would be a similar cafe in my place xD

Space Battleship Tiramisu

K: I have no words 😂 I died laughing. The humor can get too much, but it’s still hilarious.

Neko: I guess it is funny just not my type of funny. It lasts a few minutes and is made to make you laugh. I guess people will either like it or not.

Kitsune: I don’t think there was even one episode that made sense to me but the main guy is funny xD you can literary watch each episode separately because the plot in them is not that connected

SAO Alternative: GGO

K: You can watch it even without previously watching sao ^^ It’s filled with action, a lot of battles and strategies, the plot stays the same throughout most of the episodes, but it still keeps you interested so I liked it a lot.

Neko: I guess everyone who watches SAO will like this. It is in the same style only with a different story and characters. Plot and characters are really interesting

Tada Never Falls in Love

K: Amazing romance story, it has a lot of feels and interesting characters, I didn’t think I’d like a romance anime this much, but it’s really really good ^^ It also has a lot of funny and cute moments.

Neko: I think this is great romace anime. I really love characters and their interactions :)

Kitsune: A lovely and romantic story for relaxing and bring a smile upon your face. Also has a lot of cats!

The Scales of Nil Admirari

K: Since I’m an otome lover, I’ll always watch these anime and not feel bad about it, so for me, this is good! The characters are really cute and good-looking! As the episodes go on, the plot gets more ridiculous, especially the last few, but it did make me laugh (even when it probably shouldn’t) but I liked it ~

Neko: Sometimes I feel the plot doesn’t make sense, but that actually makes me laugh so I quite like this anime. I guess that people who like anime versions of otome will like it just like me.

Kitsune: A classic otome-turned-into-anime. Lovable characters and an interesting plot.

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

K: I love this! The interactions between the characters are cute and interesting and they can be very relatable. If you don’t mind fujoshi’s, a lot of cosplays, weird, but somehow perfect relationships, this is amazing for you ^^

Neko: I like this kind of anime so I can only praise it. If you are like anime that are everyday life romance between weird people you should watch it and if not you will not like it ┐(︶▽︶)┌

Kitsune: I have no idea what to say anymore other than what Neko and Kurohime already said xD It is good, watch it if you like romace xD

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dreamtimesovereign · 7 years ago

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So I did a thing.

I decided to type out a Servant sheet and dialogue for myself since I’ve had ideas buzzing around in my head for a while. And I basically spent all morning and half of my afternoon coming up with it. Because length and also because not everyone cares I will post it under a read more. I mainly did this for myself honestly, but if any of you guys like it too then that would make me happy. And if this inspires you to write something like it up for yourself please @ me in it so I can see.

Well here it is. And once again, thank you for putting up with my bullshit.

Class: Saber

Master: ???

True name: The Dreamer

Gender: Genderfluid, appears as female

Height/Weight: Fuck you, that’s my height and weight

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Alternate Classes: Caster, Ruler

Strength: D

Endurance: D

Agility: B

Magic: Ex

Luck: A

Noble Phantasm: Ex

Class Skills

Magic Resistance: B

Magic Resistance grants protection against magical effects. Differing from the Resistance effect that merely rejects Magical Energy, this ability cancels the spells altogether. Cancel spells with a chant below three verses. Even if targeted by High-Thaumaturgy and Greater Rituals, it is difficult for them to be affected.

Riding: B

Riding is a Class Skill of Rider and Saber class Servants, denoting the ability to ride mounts and vehicles. Rider-class Servants will typically possess a high rank. It is said that dragon type mounts are an exception, requiring a different ability other than Riding. Most vehicles and animals can be handled with above average skill, even vehicles that did not exist in the time period one was alive in, for they are no exception. However, cannot ride the likes of Phantasmal Species such as Monstrous Beasts.

Personal Skills

Bardic Inspiration: A

A skill that denotes how the words and actions of the bard have a sort of inspirational effect on those around them. Those around the Dreamer feel inspired to do great things, and will stop and nothing to achieve greatness. Strangely, it appears the luck also tends to side with those under the effects to Bardic Inspiration.

Song of Rest: B

A song played in order to soothe wounds and heal those around the bard. It replicates the effects of a good night’s rest within the span of a single song, and can be played multiple times in a row to ensure that the companions of the Dreamer are well rested and able to give their best efforts.

Countercharm: A

Another song that completely negates the effects of magical charms or curses. It cannot dispel magical based attacks, unless they too are grounded by charms and wards or something similar. It can however negate all forms of mental interference, remove any magical traps, and unlock any magical seal. Those who hear the song cannot be influenced by magic other than the spells of the bard who played the song.

Noble Phantasms

Power Word – Legacy: Grandmaster of the College of Lore

Rank: Ex

Type: Anti-Party

The words of the bard carry power. They not only grant meaning, but they alter reality itself. This Noble Phantasm makes good use of that power. The Dreamer delivers an inspiring speech entirely in the magic words of the bard, proclaiming how her allies are destined for greatness and how they have the power to overcome any adversity. The passion of which the speech is delivered with the magical words of the bard can propel even the most mundane of people into becoming heroes of legend, letting them ascend to the Throne of Heroes itself!

Class: Saber

True Name: The Dreamer

Max HP: 12,000

Max Attack: 9,000

Attribute: Star

Traits: Weak to Enuma Elish, Sovereign, Riding, Dream, Female, Male, Memelord

Card Line-up: QAAAB

Active Skills:

Bardic Inspiration: A

Increases party Attack and Defense for three turns.

Song of Rest: B

Increases party’s HP received from healing for three turns. Heals party’s HP. Grants HP regeneration to party for three turns.

Countercharm: A

Removes party debuffs. Applies debuff immunity to party for three turns.

Passive Skills:

Magic Resistance: B

Increases own resistance to debuffs by 17.5%.

Riding: B

Increases own Quick card performance by 8%.

Noble Phantasm:

Power Word – Legacy: Grandmaster of the College of Lore

Rank: Ex

Classification: Anti-Party Noble Phantasm (Arts)

Effect: Greatly restore Party HP. Charge party NP gauge 5% for 5 turns. Increase Party NP Gauge.

Overcharge Effect: Increases the amount of NP Gauge gained.

Biography

Default:

A strange girl calling herself a Saber despite having no sword and instead brandishing a cane. What’s more, she ignores her own Class, preferring her Class to be referred to as Bard. As she says, “It’s just simply more accurate.”

The Dreamer is actually just some random nerd from America who loved playing games and the world of fantasy. One of her favorite games was Dungeons and Dragons, and she considered the Bard class as her favorite. As a Servant now she appears as a reflection of her ideal self.

The Dreamer is now in their ideal form, as an actual bard, and with the power to help those who she truly cares about.

Bond 1:

Height: Fuck you, that’s my height.

Source: Real Life/Dungeons and Dragons

Origin: I come from the Land of Memes and Dreams.

Gender: Genderfluid

Bond 2:

The Dreamer takes great pleasure in spending time with others. She’s the type of person who can see the good in anybody. This has led to some problematic situations involving some of the Alter Servants who don’t wish to put up with her existence or bullshit. The Dreamer still maintains though that they’re still working to help humanity, and that she will still support them.

Bond 3:

The Dreamer simply wishes to witness an epic tale with a happy ending which she can immortalize and tell to future generations. She makes no secret of this, and does whatever she can to support her Master and fellow Servants and they try to reach this “Golden Ending.” Despite her frailty, The Dreamer will give it her all in order to see any quest through if it means making others happy.

Bond 4:

Bardic Inspiration: A

The power of the Bard is to speak things into reality with words and song. While many would seek to use this ability to gain power over others, in general a bard uses it to benefit themselves and their allies. This doesn’t mean all bards are good people though, as several are not. Regardless of alignment however, the words of a bard carry weight that reality itself must bear.

Song of Rest: B

The song actually physically replicates the effects of a good night’s rest. Cells will repair and rejuvenate, and fatigue will disappear entirely. The Dreamer goes on record saying that she wishes she had this skill in life “Because it would be amazing when I had deadlines.”

Countercharm: A

Countercharm reminds the Dreamer of a game she used to play with her friends in life. She has describes this as a “Blue” skill and occasionally refers to using it on something as “Force of Willing” it. Other terms she’s slipped up and used instead of the actual skills name include Cryptic Command, Counterspell, Void Shatter, Pact of Negation, Arcane Denial, Counterflux, Flusterstorm, and Counterbalance.

Bond 5:

Power Word – Legacy: Grandmaster of the College of Lore

The Dreamer’s wishes and the power of the bard together in one Noble Phantasm. It is a crystallization of hope itself. The speech that the Dreamer gives is enough to inspire anyone to become a legendary hero. It’s the perfect reflection of the Dreamer’s wish to bring out the best in everyone.

So that their stories may have a happy ending, the Dreamer will give everything.

Dialogue

Summoned: Wazzap? I’m new here so please take good care of me. In return I’ll take good care of everyone.

Level Up: Feels good man.

Ascension 1: Thank you very much. Now I’ll be able to help you all more.

Ascension 2: Oh again? You really must like me. It’s ok, I like you too.

Ascension 3: I promise that everything you’ve done for me will be repaid. It’s only natural for me to care about my friends right?

Ascension 4: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I swear that your story will be forever immortalized. Guess I’ll be seeing you on the Throne of Heroes soon too!

Battle

Battle Start 1: Alright, let’s go.

Battle Start 2: Fight me irl.

Skill 1: Do it! Just do it!

Skill 2: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!!

Attack Card 1: Drop the bass.

Attack Card 2: I’m a motherfucking meme machine.

Attack Card 3: DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

NP Card 1: Don’t let your dreams be dreams.

NP Card 2: Your drill is the drill that will pierce the heavens!

Attack 1: -loud dubstep noises-

Attack 2: Eat it!

Attack 3: Yea- no.

Extra Attack: Omae wa mo shindeiru.

Noble Phantasm: Even if you cannot believe in yourself, then just believe in me. Because I believe in you! Believe in the me who believes in you!!!!

YOUR STORY WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!!!!

NP Damage: That really –bass drop- ing hurt!

Normal Damage: Frig!

Defeated 1: Please… Don’t let it end here…

Defeated 2: Don’t let my story… Be forgotten…

Battle Finish 1: Like a boss!

Battle Finish 2: Yet another chapter in our never-ending story.

My Room

Dialogue 1: Yo friend! We should play some games together sometime. I can DM!

Dialogue 2: So what do you enjoy? Please give me the details. It can help add to your character after all.

Dialogue 3: We should all hang out more! Like, we’ve all saved the world so many times! We should all just plan a festival or something and take a day off. Everyone in Chaldea can join in too! The more the merrier!

Dialogue 4 (if you have Tomoe): That Inferno Archer really loves her games. It’s great to have someone else to talk about them and play them with! Hopefully I can get her into tabletop games too…

Dialogue 5 (if you have Jack): Jack is my younger sister and I am officially adopting the -bass drop- out of her now. I will protect her, cherish her, and love her like she was my blood sister. I refuse to let her story have such a sad ending, and I will give her the -bass drop- ing happy ending that she flipping needs!

Something you like: Only the finer things in life. Gaming, Lovecraft, dank memes, and music.

Something you hate: Unreasonable people, and toxic ones too. They’re nothing but an obstacle as far as I’m concerned.

About the Holy Grail: All I want is for everyone to be happy. Achieving the “Golden Ending” for everyone is my dream.

Event: Come on! There’s not much time! We need to enjoy this to the fullest while it lasts!

Birthday: Happy birthday yo! I’ve written a song for you, would you like to hear it?

Bond Dialogue

Bond 1: And so the story of our friendship begins. Who knows what twists and turns may lay ahead? To find out, tune in for the next episode!

Bond 2: Looks like I lucked out with the Master I got!

Bond 3: Our story is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Keep up the good work!

Bond 4: You’re an amazing person! Just, you’re so amazing! And more people should just tell you how amazing you are!

Bond 5: I’m so happy that my favorite story is one that I’ve lived in, and am still living in right now. I’m going to enjoy these precious moments, and then recount them for all time! Thank you! For everything!

#ooc #the dreamer #this is the Dreamer's life #my dumb ideas #sheet

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onestowatch · 5 years ago

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From Linkin Park to ‘the beautiful struggle,’ Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]

If you haven't met the bubbly inspiration Naaz just yet, boy do we have a surprise for you. The musical ball of light released her EP the beautiful struggle earlier this fall, and we haven't been able to stop listening to it since. Pairing enlightening songs with mind-bending visuals, the Netherlands-based singer burst onto the pop scene with an unmatched zesty ardor that is inspiring listeners and her fans alike in more ways than one.

Ones to Watch was graced with the opportunity to speak with her about the beautiful struggle, her upcoming tour with Melanie Martinez, her ideal Halloween costume, and so much more. Hello world, meet Naaz.

OTW: When I first listened to your music I was taken off guard. Every song I played brought forth this very specific feeling, like an inexplicable desire to jump out of my chest. It was like your music was screaming out to me, "Be heard! Make sure they hear you and know who you are!" Your music truly holds this sense of awakening, and I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling that way. So I wanted to start off by asking you about your journey into awakening your own voice. How did Naaz begin?

Naaz: Honestly that is so sick, I’m happy that my music creates that kind of reaction in you, especially because everything I do is created kind of subconsciously, I don’t feel like I think a lot about what I make.. it just kind of happens and then I’m like oh that makes sense, I suppose my subconscious wants to tell me something about myself? Maybe SHE wants to be heard and now your subconscious is doing the same to you!! A chain reaction has begun...

Naaz began as a girl with a big mouth, I’ve always had a lot to say and a major big fantasy. I wrote little books as a kid and slowly they turned into songs simply because they felt like songs when I read them out loud. I’ve always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That’s really all I’m chasing in life, feeling those butterflies... music gives me the same feeling as falling in love does, and that’s the whole reason I started making it. As a kid growing up, I was bummed how I didn’t get as many crushes anymore growing up, so I looked for different ways to feel warm inside, and it was music. Love you forever music. Yes.

OTW: What are some people or instances that really inspired your desire to start making music?

Naaz: I remember watching Linkin Park perform on MTV or something when I was a kid. My brothers told me they wrote and composed their music themselves and that absolutely blew my mind ever since I found out not everybody does that (which broke my heart at the time, which I respect now because I see the difference and art between a writer and a performer). I wanted to be able to do that too, so I started writing and googling websites to “make beats for free” (laughter). Lorde and Tove Lo definitely inspired me to start producing as well, I appreciate them forever, and ever. Never forget who inspired you... they are just as much your parents as your actual parents. They deserve more credit! No, you did NOT do this all by yourself, everyone is always inspired by whatever, that’s something to respect!

OTW: Creativity seems to flow off of you so effortlessly. How does a typical session of creating music with you go?

Naaz: I usually write down everything I think or feel, even if it’s simple thoughts like, “I need coffee.” Anything, truly anything, can be inspirational. You can literally write a song about every scenario ever and make it interesting (I believe). I just start gibberishing and sometimes I already sing lyrics that make sense. I believe that’s when my subconscious is trying to tell the world something through my little shell of a body. Writing is very natural to me because my brain goes so fast and is so full, I feel loads of butterflies when I write; it’s my favorite thing in the world. I hope I die writing something beautiful.

OTW: Do you have any specific habits or routines that you absolutely need to do before you write?

Naaz: I have branded coffee in my mind to be a magical drink. I try to never drink coffee unless I’m in the studio, I’ve made myself believe that once coffee has been drunk, magic will be made.

OTW: What do you want your fans to get from the beautiful struggle?

Naaz: There is a lot of unintended concept art going on with this project, I didn’t really notice all this cohesiveness until recently, but that’s what I mean with trusting your subconscious. My heart wanted this all along, and then it happened as I put a piece of myself in everything I made... I want them to listen to the EP in chronological order beginning till end and realize how everything is connected. I want them to see how all the artworks are intended to look like extremely digital classical paintings. I want them to find the layers in my visuals. I want them to see how my microphone artwork is inspired by ancient Roman art but also by manga. I want them to see the reference between my microphone art and the “its not you it’s me” artwork, and why it’s important that it’s based on Botticelli’s painting of Venus. There! Now they must see it! Unless I did a bad job. But luckily, art is forever subjective so I win anyway (laughter).

OTW: While we're on deeper feelings and meanings, take any verse from any song in the upcoming album. What is the verse and what does it mean to you?

Naaz: “everything feels new again

I know that’s quite impossible

but you make it feel possible

a feeling is just as real as reality

(proud of me)”

This one is very important to me. I always like to feel brand new. Everyday, I am new again. But you can’t be new AGAIN, but then also you can... with this new EP, I like to believe I’ve created a new sound for myself and that is what I wanted, a different bit of Naaz. Like I told everyone from the start with my name, you will always see bits of Naaz, always a different one. I wrote this song midnight after Teofrans (the producers) and I finished making “Do You?,” which is my favorite song I ever wrote. I was so proud and emotional I turned my struggle into something beautiful. That “proud of me” just flew out of us... my midnight forever song ❤️

Photo: Peggy Kuiper

OTW: From your own personal studio to the stage, there's an amazing sense of passion that fans and listeners are instantly drawn to. What was your first live performance ever like?

Naaz: It was a festival in Rotterdam, my hometown. I wasn’t nervous because I had mentally accepted I wasn’t great, so anything would just help me become better. A strange coping mechanism that calms me down to this day. I was very chill about it. Very pragmatic, like, “Ok you will grow, step by step.” I just like to live the lyrics on stage. It can be unhealthy as I can torture myself with my own words, but it makes me feel real.

OTW: A little birdie told us that you'll be touring with Melanie Martinez this upcoming year! That's so huge and exciting! What was your initial reaction to the tour?

Naaz: Ohhhh what an informative bird!! It’s like those post birds back in the day, kudos. My reaction.... well, I didn’t think I’d get it, so I didn’t think about it at all. Until it was confirmed, I was with friends and I just shrieked. Literally. Melanie was my studio reference back when she released her first music. I used to make music quite similar to her (unreleased). She is a creative genius. I’m honored she chose me.

OTW: What are some things you miss about home while being out on tour?

Naaz: I miss my own cooking (laughter). This isn’t even cocky. If you know what you like, of course, you’ll make it for yourself (laughter). Ok yes but yea I miss my family and friends a lot, and my bedroom. I’m very sensitive about the way things look around me. I turned my room into everything I love. It looks like Mexico, because that’s a place that just looks like everything that makes me feel like life is beautiful. I hate hotel rooms but I love the people in it, so after all, I’m fine and happy on tour.

OTW: What are some things you're looking forward to about this upcoming tour?

Naaz: I can’t wait to have little eye contact romances with the crowd. There’s always some faces you come back to. Other than that, I’m happy I can be with Daan (my drummer) everyday. He is my best friend and used to be my drum teacher. We have the greatest times together. The whole crew is just the funniest bunch of people. Bless everyone!!

OTW: If you had to describe your music in the form of food, what dish would it be?

Naaz: Biryani!! It’s a kurdish dish of rice with loads of herbs, spices, chicken, and veggies. I am just, a lot of things. I’m a lot. But also very delicious. Taste me through a listen to the beautiful struggle!!!

OTW: What was your childhood nickname?

Naaz: Nana, my mom calls me that :)

OTW: Pineapples on pizza. Greatest invention or most heinous crime?

Naaz: I respect the creativity (nice safe, huh?)

OTW: If you had absolutely no limitations, what would your ideal Halloween costume consist of?

Naaz: I wanna be Rapunzel for a day.

OTW: Favourite lyric of all time and why?

Naaz: Lorde - liability because I feel like that song sometimes except for that I push myself away instead so I don’t have a girl to come home to and dance with

‘’So I guess I'll go home

Into the arms of the girl that I love

The only love I haven't screwed up

She's so hard to please

But she's a forest fire

I do my best to meet her demands

Play at romance, we slow dance

In the living room, but all that a stranger would see

Is one girl swaying alone

Stroking her cheek’’

OTW: Who are your Ones to Watch?

Naaz: Luwten! A dutch girl. She is one of the coolest artists we have and she deserves much more love. Check out ‘Go Honey’ and tell me it isn’t iconic!!!

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moon-boat · 8 years ago

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I love your Stardew Valley art it is amazing. I especially love how you draw Shane. I would love to show you how I draw him, but that's up to you, I don't think the drawings are good enough to be posted online. But I must ask, was Harvey your first pick when you started the game? Or was it Shane? I know Shane and Isamar are BFF's but how did that work out?

hi! yea show me how you draw shane!! :D my first pick was Harvey

#ask #fearlessoutaku

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rischaandthebear · 8 years ago

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Moscow (Part Tri: Pulang HUHU)

Priviet Ribyata! Kembali lagi dengan aku, sya dan sedikit perintilan hasil pengeksplorasianku ini. Iya, disini es-nya sudah mulai meleleh dan hampir setiap hari turun hujan. Menurutku sih, cuaca seperti ini cukup ideal bagi penggila romansa rintik hujan dan senja seperti aku. Bagi yang sedang berpikiran untuk jalan-jalan ke Rusia atau Moskow pada bulan-bulan seperti ini selalu sedia payung yaa guys!

Entah air sepeninggalan musim dingin ataukah bekas guyuran tangis angkasa, yang jelas jalanan kala itu becek. Ini kalau ada yang bertanya-tanya kenapa pada post kali ini tulisannya balik ke ‘sya si poetic’ lagi, jawabannya karena aku nulis ini sambil menikmati senja dan cahaya remang lampu kamarku yaa guys, ditambah dengan alunan musik jazz di telinga, yaa gimana gajadi tiba-tiba berubah lagi kan yaa. Hari ini(10/04/2017) sorenya benar-benar indah guys,aku gaboong. Okeei kembali lagi ke cerita di Moskow aja yaa..

Karena sudah bisa dikategorikan musim semi, sudah tidak sedikit orang yang sili berganti berjalan di jalanan tanpa shapka atau topi hangat lagi (aku juga loh #important #sangat #wow). Typical coat yang digunakan pun sudah mulai jelas terlihat perbedaannya. Dari coat tebal khas musim dingin yang mengakomodasi dan menahan suhu normal tubuh dengan bahannya yang didesain sedemikian rupa agar sesedikit mungkin bisa terjadi pertukaran suhu udara, kini orang-orang sudah mulai beralih kepada coat-coat dengan bahan yang lebih bervariasi dan cenderung lebih tipis. Variasi ootd-pun bisa lebih jelas terlihat #anaknyaootdbgt #gadeng #pemerhatilingkunganaja. Selain dari sisi pakaian yang dipakai oleh orang banyak, perubahan besar yang dapat kita lihat adalah mulai tumbuh kembalinya pohon dan dedaunan. Dari hanya tumpukan putih salju, kini kamu bisa melihat dan mulai mencium kembali bau khas gemburnya tanah yang tersiram air #penyukahujan.

(ini ceritanya iklan hp.. gadeng HEHEEE) Ini ceritanya kan aku lagi turun tangga kan tuuh (sambil megang hp astagfirullah sya, jangan dicontoh ya guys).. Terus kata Pam, “Rischa, sini liat ke kamera” terus yaudaah deh, lumayan kok akunya (menurut akusi HEHE) Ga jelek-jelek banget guys maksudnya.. jelek aja.

Di hari terakhir ini, seperti pada hari-hari sebelumnya, sesudah bangun dan berdandan rapi, kamipun segera bergegas pergi dan mencari sarapan. Kali ini, kami memutuskan untuk tidak makan di restoran ‘langganan’ kami lagi (read: em ce de). Kamipun dibawa oleh para volunteer kami untuk makan sarapan bersama di sebuah restoran ciamik di dekat hotel kami. Aku tidak ingat tepat apa nama dari restoran ini, tapi masih cukup jelas tergambar di otakku memori kami selama disana. Seperti foto yang kusertakan diatas, aku memesan kopi dan oladushki. Entah hanya perutku saja yang sensitif ataukah memang kadar keasaman kopi tersebut yang cukup tinggi, yang jelas adalah bagi teman-teman yang sedang berjalan-jalan atau tidak terbiasa minum kopi di pagi hari sebelum perutnya terisi oleh apapun itu, aku sarankan sebaiknya jangan yaah HEHEE. Semuanya berjalan dengan sangat smooth and sound sampai perutku berteriak “kamu sih..”

Oladushki merupakan salah satu makanan khas Rusia yang paling digemari oleh warganya. Mereka terbuat dari tvarazhok atau cottage cheese yang dibakar dan disajikan dengan smettana atau sour cream, jam atau gushonka (susu kental manis). Rasanya seperti apa yaa? Hm.. Rasanya seperti memakan cheese cake bakar, mungkin ya. Enak sih menurutku.

Perjalanan dilanjutkan dengan spot selanjutnya yakin Gorki Park. Gorki Park adalah salah satu taman ‘hits’ yang banyak dijadikan sebagai tempat berpiknik dan me’nongkrong’ bagi anak muda di Moskow. Selain arealnya yang luas dan nyaman untuk berjalan, taman ini juga dilengkapi dengan areal taman bermain anak-anak, ice skating rink pada saat musim dingin, dan bangunan museum comtemporary art yang cukup digandrungi anak-anak muda Moskow karena ke’artsy’annya. Tapi karena perutku yang sedang tidak terlalu bersahabat dan tanganku yang mulai kedinginan, akupun memutuskan untuk ikut grup pertama main di Garage Museum of Comtemporary Art. Jadi cerita singkatnya adalah kami dibagi menjadi dua grup utama; grup yang ingin menjelajah taman ini, grup yang ingin ke museum. Karena alasan yang sudah kusebutkan diatas, akupun memutuskan untuk jalan-jalan ke museum saja. Dari dua grup besar ini, kamipun berpencar lagi menjadi dua grup; grup yang ingin melihat museum dan grup yang ‘pemager’ dan hanya ingin duduk saja. Salah satu pelajaran yang selalu aku pegang teguh dalam perjalanan dari orang tua aku, terutama kalau sedang backpacker-an adalah

“Udah sampai sini, kapan lagi ada kesempatan buat kamu nyobain hal ini? Ayo dicoba aja dulu..Gaada salahnya kan nyoba?”

Nah jadi guys, kalau ada kesempatan tuh jangan disia-siakan. Berhubungan dengan quote diatas, sebenernya aku udah siapin quote ini buat teman-teman yang ikut hadir di open house bina antarbudaya jakarta tahun ini, tapi berhubung belum sempat tersampaikan, ini yaa quotenyaa

It is better to experience the hurt of a downfall than the permanance of regret. -Sya

Yaa, kurang lebih seperti ini guys isi museumnya.

Mungkin kalian pernah lihat foto ini di postku sebelumnya, tapi yaa gapapa kan ya aku post lagi? Ini kalau dikasih caption “Jatuh Aesthetics”

..dan lagi-lagi foto aku dan pam, just because..

Kalo dari aku sendiri sih, mungkin salah satu filosofi menarik dari patung ini adalah gayanya yang menutup lampu dan menyisakan bayangan. Pesan yang aku tangkap disini adalah jangan mudah pesimis dan terus semangat, because sometimes your future is too bright for your eyes to see that you get blinded by a mirage so easily and so therefore you chose to quit.

Let’s just pretend like the shadow is the past, yes, you can also see the past and he will follow you wherever you’re going, but hey even if the past aren’t going your way, your overly bright future awaits you anyways, so yea.

Dan yaa, untuk penggila feed yang sangat artsy, disini tempatnya asik banget untuk dikunjugi.

Tujuan selanjutnya: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. I know some of you will probably judge me for this, but hey, you know what? Kesalahpahaman dan perpecahan itu lahir dari pemikiran-pemikiran seperti ini. Pemikiran yang merasa paling benar dan tidak menerima adanya perbedaan dan perubahan. Cukup ironis memang jika mengingat kedaaan di negeri sendiri. Negeri yang idealnya lahir dari indahnya perbedaan tapi karena kuasa mayoritas yang didominasi oleh suatu golongan tertentu, memudarlah perlahan rasa toleransi yang menjadi tiang berdirinya negeri ini. Singkatnya saja, aku ingin mengajak kalian berpikir disini, bagaimana jika kita balik saja posisinya, seperti aku sekarang? Moskow memang salah satu kota dengan populasi muslim terbanyak di daerah Eropa, tapi kembali lagi, muslim bukanlah mayoritas dari keseluruhan penduduknya. Lalu bagaimana cara mereka hidup? Salah satu cara terbaik untuk menghadapi perbedaan yang ada adalah dengan belajar, membuka cakrawala pengetahuan kalian, dan hidup bertoleransi diantara perbedaan yang ada. Cukup simpel sebenarnya, hanya pada kehidupan yang nyata, pengaplikasian hal tersebut tidaklah semudah mengedipkan mata. Dan sekali lagi, hanya karena seseorang belajar atau mengerti hal baru yang menurutmu masih taboo, bukan berarti kamu bisa mengotak-ngotakkan/mengambil kesimpulan singkat mengenai aqidah dan keimanan seseorang. Tidak. Bukan begitu cara kerjanya. Yaudah daripada aku nanti nyambung ke antah berantah mendingan langsung aja yuuk dengerin simak lanjutan ceritanya lagi!

Kami berjalan menyusuri Sungai Moskow dari Taman Gorki dengan berjalan kaki. Sungguh me-le-lah-kan. Tapi perayalah, selelah apapun itu, jika dilakukan dengan orang-orang yang tepat, perjalananmu tidak akan terasa sebegitu beratnya. Di sepanjang jalan terdapat banyak street vendors yang menjajakan karya-karya lukisan dan jualan mereka. Tidak sedikit pula terdapat kapal-kapal yang disulap indah menjadi tempat komersial seperti tempat festival dan lain sebagainya. Secara garis besar, aku cukup menyarankan bagi kalian yang ingin bermain kesini untuk menjelajahinya dengan berjalan kaki saja.

Secara kasat mata, Gereja Kristen Ortodoks memang mirip dengan masjid pada umumnya; sama-sama berkubah. Hanya jika dilihat lebih dekat lagi, kamu akan bisa membedakan yang mana yang masjid yang mana yang bukan. Cukup mudah membedakan mana yang masjid, mana yang gereja, cukup liat saja tiang diatas kubahnya, jika melambangkan bulan dan bintang, aku rasa kamu juga tahu yang mana yang masjid, yang mana yang bukan.

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour ini adalah gereja ortodoks tertinggi di dunia dengan ketinggian 103 m dan kubahnya setinggi 103 m (sumber: wikipedia.com)

Tak terasa hari sudah mulai gelap saja. Sembari menunggu kereta kami datang pada jam 11:00 malam, kamipun memutuskan untuk menghabiskan sisa waktu kami di “Fifth Avenue”nya Moskow yakni, Arbat Street sambil sekali lagi mampir ke restoran favorit kami (read: em ce de).

Sekian dan terima kasih banyak ya guys sudah membaca, yang nulis sudah mulai lapar lagi niih! See you when I see you,

-Do vstreci!

Schabrina, Kostroma (10/04/2017)

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launzine · 7 years ago

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Hilo Miami! I have decided to reappropriate this blog by changing the "L.A." to "la" ok? This is now "La Un Zine, Miyami Style" or whatever we'll see but Miami has been pretty fresh lately. I had the wild privledge of being part of the Tatsuya Nakatani Gong Orchestra this past week with 14 of Miami's finest musicians. I recognized all of them from not only various exceptional local bands but also from some of the toughest and most necessary cultural community work. Also all but 2 were women. The only criteria should have been to be the best drummer in town you say? I overheard someone say something like this and add "like what's a popular rapper doing up there?". Well I was very inspired to answer this question by the end of the night. I saw this rapper they were referring to, Tara Long AKA Poorgrrrl (who has never referred to herself as a rapper btw) take on the biggest gong of all and go from 0 to hero with dat shit. We we're all sweating and struggling with it I'd say just about equally. Afterall, Tatsuya pretty much invented how to play gongs with bows so there is no way anyone who hadn't already learned it from him had any real clue...But damn Tara!!! Killled it with the bass gong. You can totally assume this kind of commitment to a dope and sincerely unique experience from listening to Poorgrrrl, where she destroys the structures of most rap and hip hop music ever by creating a new landscape by alternating between talking and singing and ranting into trances that keep you close and the words and intentions brutally clear the entire time. It's very bold to say the least and you know what else is? Being a woman anywhere in or around the Miami music scene today. Here are the things most local dude bands typically have to worry about: -Making a lot of money at their jobs -Finding the right marketing company to make them look hot -Not making toooo much an ass of themselves in front of club personel where they will seek shows to get on -Not making music that's too gay, but if it is you might be invited to play drag night. Here are some things women musicians in the Miami have to worry about: -Being shorted, swindled and degraded by the typical promoter or bar owner -Reinforncing gender roles with your musical style (especially for larger or family friendly audiences) -Sexual Harrasment -Never showing weakness -Having anywhere to play they haven't experienced some sort of harrasment that no one did anything about -Emphasizing your demand for respect by showing extra class and stern looks -Going out like this quite often so that you can even get the chance to talk to these bookers, promoters ect -Knowing any bookers here who won't forever think of you as a nice little opener because you are little different, no matter how many tours you go on or how much progress you make in every other city -Often, like in the case of Tara and myself, having to run your OWN space where you have to worry about paying the rent, cleaning a large space fullof rowdy individuals, and not gettign arrested (Tara does in fact do all of this on top of hosting of the best underground touring artists at her spot). -Often resulting to promoting yourself, as well as touring acts that may not mean anything to anyone down here on the isolated island of Miami (comes with an extra side of being a great flyer artist, review writer and friendly, popular community leader NBD!) -Working your ass off at your jobs (where you probably deal with more harrasment) to make sure you have plenty of money to deal with such aspects like recording and distributing your music, booking your tours and all this properly and without any funny business but of course, if you have to deal with a dude and he's attracted to you, your doomed for heavy and completely regretful experience regardless. -Looking good on camera or if not being an easy target for ridicule -Probably making evverything else on your own, merch, logos, music videos,album art, because no "favor" is ever truly free -And then after doing alll of this yourself, even the men you do work with closely who see you working so hard everyday, when seeing you finally succeed in anything ask "How'd you do it?" or "Who'd you hire?". -Overall taking annnyy opportunity ever is actually offered to you, no matter how far off from your goal, and rockin the shit out of it so maybe one of lo big bois watching won't ignore your booking request next time. So yea.. She showed them! But I wanted to write about it anyway cuz it was, as Rat Bastard (the only man trusted by Tatsuya to arrange this 15 person orchestra) would say "CLASSIC". And i'm feeling really grateful for her today.. and Rat and the other badass women ripped that gong challenge, and of course Rat for knowing what's up. CATCH POORGRRRL LIVE @ ART BASEL : TBD SPINELLO PROJECTS OPENING Dec. 9 - Rakastella Festival

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