December 2009
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Shonen Sunday - December 13, 2009
ONE PIECE (chapter 567) – Marine Headquarters, Marineford - Oris Ground
The pirates rush through the plaza, attacking the Marines they can while avoiding cannon fire. Whitebeard readies another attack, but is frozen by Aokiji. He breaks out of the ice using his quake powers and stabs Aokiji, who phases through it with his ice powers, not hurt from a “willpower” imbued weapon. But Jaws (Jozu in...
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Shonen Saturday - December 04, 2009
ONE PIECE (chapter 566) – Fierce Attack!
The admirals are unphased by Luffy’s attacks. He uses Gear Second to try to pass them with his speed, but Kizaru cuts him off, saying he’s too slow. Sengoku tells the executioners that it’s time to kill Ace, but they’re stopped by Crocodile. Sengoku thought that he would be after Whitebeard instead due to his grudge, but because...
November 2009
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Shonen Sunday - November 29, 2009
So remember last week when I complained how the One Piece release after the break was merely good, but not great? Yeah, that changed this week, with the manga release of the prequel to One Piece Movie 10: Strong World. Releasing sometime in December, the author thought it would be good to let us have a peak at both the movie antagonist’s backstory along with a teaser of what happened...
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Shonen Monday - November 23, 2009
So Thanksgiving is this week. Lots of food and lots of fun to be had by all. Try not to get too stuff out there that you get a food coma. Sorry about not getting this out over the weekend. Busy getting costumes together for Anime Los Angeles. I had two costumes to prepare, with another as a back-up in case the first one fell through, but now my cosplay group decided to change it up to a group...
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Shonen Sunday - November 15, 2009
ONE PIECE (chapter 564)
No chapter this week. One Piece is on break.
NARUTO (chapter 471) – Tailed Beast, Version 2
Kisame’s sword transforms, with the top of the sword opening with a mouth and tongue. Killer Bee goes into his tailed beast mode, with seven chakra tails. He attacks Kisame, but it’s parried, and Kisame’s sword eats six chakra tails. With the attack failing,...
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Shonen Monday - November 9, 2009
So close to getting this out on Sunday. Missed it by 20 minutes, hahaha. So PMX (Pacific Media Expo) was this past weekend. I didn’t go. I went last year, and it was only okay, but didn’t feel worth the price of admission to me. If any of you went, feel free to let me know if it’s improved in any way. What did you like, and what did you dislike. What can be improved, and...
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Shonen Monday - November 2, 2009
Thanks to pre-Halloween, Halloween, and post-Halloween shenanigans, this week’s edition of Shonen Weekend sort of fell by the wayside. Sorry for the delay there, folks. Enjoy!
ONE PIECE (chapter 561) – Pirate Maelstrom Spider Squad
The army of Pacifistas surprises both the pirates and the Saobody onlookers. Sentoumaru notices that the pirates aren’t where they’re supposed to...
October 2009
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Shonen Sunday - October 25, 2009
Less than a week away for Halloween! Everyone got their costumes ready? Anything scary, awesome, or scary awesome for you guys out there? Ladies, don’t kid yourself. What slutty/scandalous costume will you wear? And since this is about manga reviews, is anyone cosplaying from one of the mangas I am or used to review? I guess I should mention mine first. I’m going as the Dread...
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Shonen Sunday - October 18, 2009
So I’ve finally decided what to do. I’m going to cut down on the mangas I review. It’s best for everyone. While I thouroughly enjoyed bringing you guys information about manga you most likely wouldn’t pick up, sadly, I just don’t have the time for all of them, especially with Weekly Shonen Jump having SEVEN mangas for my reviews. So now, I’m just going to do...
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Shonen Tuesday - October 13, 2009
Sorry for the delay. It’s actually getting tougher to write these reviews at the moment. So there’s something that I have to do in order to get these out on time. I’m either going to have to drop a few series to make it easy for myself, or instead I’ll have to break up the reviews and do them in two parts, twice a week. I think I’ll try that out for a bit, and...
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Spoiler Free Movie Review - Paranormal Activity
I’m not much of a horror movie guy, but I caught Paranormal Activity at midnight with a few buddies. It was quite the frightening experience. I’m keeping this short as to not hype up the movie as well as keep it spoiler free, but all you need to know is that it’s a well built piece with good tension building and diffusion. Go watch it!
Verdict: Popped!
TV BLOG - TOYYG's TV Show Breakdown!
With the Fall Season, all the shows I’ve been waiting for are unraveling new plots, new characters, and new developments! Here’s what I’ll be following:
Must See TV
Glee - Ever since the premiere aired, Fox has been adding some supercharged coal to this show’s Hype Train. So far the Music selection has been great, humor is on point on many levels, and the developments...
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Shonen Monday - October 5, 2009
Sorry for the delay. It happens when it’s your brother’s last weekend in California before he goes to Marine job training in North Carolina this week. So I was a little too preoccupied during the weekend to finish this up. Couple that with awesome football games, and you’ve got yourself a very distracting weekend. So here’s the reviews that were supposed to be out over...
September 2009
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TV Blog - America's Best Dance Crew - Finale
Hey all, So Sunday crowned We Are Heroes as Season 4 Winners. Congratulations! Although the rage reaction had Afroborike won would’ve been awesome.
Now it’s no surprise that this season was pretty weak overall. Watching this past season brewed things that fell short this time around, and possible ideas to switch it up.
1) Extend Voting Times - This is possibly the biggest thing they...
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Shonen Monday - September 28, 2009
Part two of what I published on Friday. So if you were curious, the wedding weekend was a blast! No one objected, which is always a good thing. It was a touching ceremony. The reception afterwards was crazy fun. Is “off the hook” too 90s early 2000s? What do you youngsters say nowadays? Anyways, Beelzebub is absent this week. Not exactly sure why. And since Hajime no Ippo was included...
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Shonen Friday - September 25, 2009
Pre-wedding edition. Basically, I’ll be reviewing the two manga’s I missed last week: Hajime no Ippo and Beelzebub. Also, the groups scanslating Psyren have caught up again, so chapter 87 is reviewed here as well. It looks like the shonen magazine that puts out History’s Strongest Disciple Kenichi and Fairy Tail are taking a break this week, as both of those chapters are late...
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TV BLOG - America's Best Dance Crew Week 7
The end is nigh! This week, the last 3 crews take on the Decades of Dance Challenge - a video mix was given featuring James Brown, Rock Steady Crew, Paula Abdul, Usher, and Lady Gaga, spanning 1960s to 2000’s. The 3 crew episode always have epic results, let’s see how this season rocks it.
In order of performance:
Afroborike -While I did call it, I would’ve preferred We Are...
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Shonen Sunday - September 20, 2009
So with a scheduled return, a few issues missing this week. Beelzebub has yet to be scanned, and we had Ippo early for the past few weeks, so it was bound to fall back to normal eventually. Also, next weekend I’m attending the wedding of two of my best friends (yes, they’re marrying each other). So congrats to the happy couple! Shonen Weekend will most likely be late. I’ll...
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Top 7 Things We Want in 'How I Met Your Mother'...
7. Keep Marshall’s hair short please. Kthxbai.
6. No one in the main cast gets pregnant - I think it would really kill the flow of the series introducing a new character like that. Lily nearly scared me in the finale.
5. When the heck are we gonna meet Lily’s family? There hasn’t been a single episode where we get to meet them.
4. Let’s see “Bump Girl”...
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TV Blog - America's Best Dance Crew - Week 6
Hey all, today’s episode is a VMA special, opening with a number using Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” in tribute, with crews reprising famous VMA performances to stay in the running… I know it’s wishful thinking, but maybe the prison uniforms was a subtle shout out to a certain group of dancers?
In order of Performance:
We Are Heroes - Performance and...
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Shonen Sunday - September 13, 2009
ONE PIECE (chapter 557)
No One Piece chapter this week. No real reason given, except that Oda’s wife delivered a baby last month! So he’s probably just a little busy here and there. Follow the link to AnimeCrazy.net for the picture.
NARUTO (chapter 463) – Sasuke vs Raikage
Sasuke is able to dodge Raikage’s attack, and connect with his Chidori. Raikage’s lightning...
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TV BLOG - America's Best Dance Crew - Week 5
The last five crews strive to be America’s Best Dance Crew! This week is a ABDC favorite Dance Challenge, where crews will integrate a popular dance move into their routine. Throwing a wrench into this season’s challenge is a built in trampoline area to use as well.
In order of performance:
Afroborike - Dance: Swag Surfing - Song: “Swag Surf” by Fast Life Yungstaz - For...
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Shonen Sunday - September 6, 2009
ONE PIECE (chapter 556) – Justice Will Prevail
With Oars Jr. dying at the hands of the Warlords, Whitebeard’s side takes a very heavy loss. One of the giant vice admirals, Ronse, makes an attempt to strike at Whitebeard as he’s distracted, but is easily defeated by his earthquake abilities. Fueled by both anger and sadness, Whitebeard orders his men to push forward past Oars. ...
TV BLOG - America's Best Dance Crew - Week 4
After a very lukewarm episode 3, ABDC goes far out to issue the Bollywood challenge to the 6 crews vying to be named America’s Best Dance Crew. Crews are to incorporate a Bollywood dance style into their routine.
In order of Performance:
Massive Monkees - Dance Style: Bhangra- Song; “Bang” by Rye Rye- Not bad, very solid performance. Still peg them around the level of Boogie...
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Shonen Tuesday - September 1, 2009
So due to a super busy weekend with no internet access besides my crappy phone browser, Shonen Weekend was not able to occur during it’s proper time. Sorry about that. Sigh…it’s what happens when most of the titles are translated by Friday and Saturday. So if you normally follow the manga series that I normally read, you’ll notice that a few chapters are already scanned...
August 2009
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DVD REVIEW: I Love You, Man
MOVIE REVIEW:
I saw this film back when it first came out in theaters with fellow PopcornKid toyyg. I loved every minute of it. Paul Rudd stars as Peter, a man about to marry the love of his life Zooey (Rashida Jones). As they plan their wedding, Zooey realizes that Peter doesn’t have many male friends that can be his best man. In a series of events, he ends up meeting Sydney (Jason...
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TV BLOG - America's Best Dance Crew - Season 4...
This weekend brings the Martial Arts Challenge to the remaining 7 Crews. Let’s see how well the crews handle this - Many of these crews have battled before so it might be a natural fit for many. Steve Terada from Quest Crew makes an appearance to demo and dispense the challenge.
In order of Performance:
Afroborike - Martial Art: Capoeira - Song: “I know you want me” by Pit Bull...
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Shonen Sunday - August 23, 2009
Alright, back to our almost normally scheduled Shonen Weekend post. Hajime no Ippo is absent this week. Weekly Shonen Jump does make its return, so it’ll be the normal length this week. Yay! Unless you hate reading, then this obviously isn’t for you. Nisei Week last weekend was a blast. I got to try okonomiyaki for the first time ever! I always wanted to try it ever since I watched...
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FILM REVIEW: 'Inglorious Basterds' Screening at...
‘Inglourious Basterds’ had been in development by Quentin Tarantino for nearly 15 years. Given the event at which I saw the film, the anticipation from the audience was through the roof. The secret screening at the Gaslamp district during Comic-Con included fans waiting in line for tickets as early as 4am. The screening kicked off with an announcement, that we were the first public...
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FILM REVIEW: Park-Chan Wook's 'Thirst'
This is the first film I’ve seen by Park-Chan wook. It is a story of a priest who becomes a vampire through a blood transfusion. This transformation makes him question his values and beliefs, leading him to an immoral immortal life. What intrigued me most about the film was the way the different themes were interwoven to tell a compelling story. Faith, morality, love, family and...
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TV Blog - America's Best Dance Crew Season 4 -...
Welcome back to another episode of America’s Best Dance Crew. To recap, Fr3sh went home after the premiere, after going against Southern Movement and Beat Ya Feet Kingz in Sudden Death.
This Week’s Challenge = Beyonce Challenge! Crews are assigned a song and task by Sasha Fierce herself. Analysis comes in order of performance. FYI, from this point on I’ll only be watching the...
Shonen Friday - August 14, 2009
Remember guys, no Weekly Shonen Jump this week. So no One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, Psyren, Bakuman, and Beelzebub. Also, football preseason started this week. And now I miss Eyeshield 21 again. Something noteworthy though: This weekend marks the start of Nisei Week in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. It’s an annual festival to promote Japanese and Japanese-American...
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TV Blog - America's Best Dance Crew Season 4: Week...
Ever since American Idol, competition based TV shows have come and gone, but America’s Best Dance Crew (MTV 9PM Sundays) holds something special to me. Dance crews have been pretty prevalent growing up in Southern California, from High School and College Hip Hop Dance teams, to a bunch of B-Boys who like to hang out and decided to stick it out. In its past 3 seasons, the upper echelon of...
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Shonen Sunday - August 9, 2009
Some bad news folks, next week Weekly Shonen Jump goes on break. That means NO One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, Psyren, Bakuman, and Beelzebub. So next week’s Shonen Weekend will be much smaller than usual.
ONE PIECE (chapter 553) – Conflict at the Summit
Aokiji manages to freeze the tsunami before it causes any damage. He also sends ice spears flying towards Whitebeard,...
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Shonen Sunday - August 2, 2009
ONE PIECE (chapter 552) – Ace and Whitebeard
As Luffy and the others pass through the Gates of Justice, he reveals to everyone else that Ace isn’t his real brother, and that he’s Gold Roger’s son (much to everyone’s shock). At Marinford, Whitebeard prepares to strike first. He swings each of his arms back, causing the air to crack around him, and two large tidal waves form on each side of the...
July 2009
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FILM REVIEW: Funny People
This is my lazy attempt at a movie review post-Comic-con. I got to see this film a couple weeks ago at a screening. The trailers and ads don’t tell you too much about the film; it’s obvious they had somewhat of a hard time marketing for it. Here’s how I sum it up:
- Funny? Yes! Especially the self-deprecating jokes that nudge at their real-life selves. It’s the Apatow...
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EVENT: Mortified Show in Hollywood - July 15, 2009
The idea behind the show is reading/performing actual entries from your childhood/teenage journals and diaries. Such a show can bring up extremely personal aspects of the performer’s past as well as humiliating memories. You may have heard about ‘Mortified’ from such awesome shows as NPR’s ‘This American Life.’
And if you decide to go to a...
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EVENT: Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em Comedy Show - July 2,...
WHOSDAMIKE:
Early this month, I had the chance to check out the Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em improv crew, live and in-action. There were some twitter rumors of an online feed, but the techno-boxes burped and the result was that I was privileged to witness the performance and thousands of Legend of Neel fans across the intarwebz were not.
The show opened with an array of different...
Shonen Special - July 29, 2009
As promised, here’s the continuation of the manga reviews from Monday, along with a small (sort of) summary of the current plots in Beelzebub. Enjoy!
PSYREN (chapter 80) – Smile
Kyle has Okugou and Taiga trapped after their defeat. Ageha then wants to go help Marie and Amamiya, however Frederica senses Marie’s power and anger. The ground near them cracks, and up floats a huge mesh...
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Ichnob's Top 6 Comic Con Moments
With Comic Con over and done with, and after a day of rest and thought process, I can finally post what my best experiences this year were. Unfortunately, I didn’t attend every panel, see every celebrity, get every autograph, and buy every collectible I could. Still it was one of the best conventions I’ve ever attended. So here’s the rundown:
#6. Disney Panel
Even...
Shonen Monday - July 27, 2009
So I wanted to try to do the manga reviews while at Comic Con, since there was free WiFi at the convention center. Yeah, that was a no-go. I thought, “Hey! While waiting in line or while sitting down waiting for the panel to start, I’ll work on the manga reviews! I’m so smart.” Found myself instead trying to take a nap or just trying to rest. But it was still fun, nonetheless. ...
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MUSIC MONDAY - WEB SERIES REVIEW - Auto Tune the...
While we wait for our favorite TV Series to come back on, there are entertaining series being made and broadcast every day. One series I’ve started following this summer is “Auto Tune the News” songs on YouTube. The premise is taking newscasts and subjecting them to an autotuner, with hilarious and catchy results. These are supplemented The Gregory Brothers (Evan Gregory, Andrew...
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REVIEW: Dollhouse, "Epitaph One"
Dariane and I were lucky enough to catch the SDCC screening of the “true” Dollhouse season one closer.
Minor spoilers follow.
The buzz around the internet has been that this is the best Dollhouse episode yet. The buzz is, as is often the case, one thousand percent correct. As much as I loved “Man on the Street” and “Briar Rose,” they’re now distant from...
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WatchSay what?! First Video everrr!
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HALF-KETTLE CONCERT: Coldplay at the Cricket...
Dariane’s comments:
So my only prior experience to a Coldplay performance was this disaster on SNL back in October 2008 when Jon Hamm hosted. The NBC and SNL Producers showed that Coldplay was, in fact, too cool for school by giving them THREE songs to perform instead of the usual two. Their performance horrified me so much that I vowed that Coldplay would be the one band I would not want...
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Music Monday - Track Sampler!
Definitely a busy week going on - There’s some sort of convention going on in San Diego, you might of heard of it. Anyway, here’s a quick track pack of songs to listen to!
“Alive” by Black Eyed Peas - I had gotten the impression that The E.N.D. was pretty much all party tracks. This one gives a nice reprieve with a mellower beat and lyrics.
“BYOB” by System of...