Today I will be talking about some series from the current season as well the previous season (in short: Summer 2016 and Fall 2016). I have not explicitly talked about anime on this blog before, other than the Fairy Tail merchandise review and a bit in the CDJapan review, and I am hoping to change that with this post.

The series that I want to do these first impressions (and possible reviews if I finished them) for are (but not limited to the 2 seasons listed):































Since it's quite a substance list I'll do another post (when it's time for anime stuff again) with the actual first impressions and possible review of the finished ones.

To end this post I'll talk about the types/genres of anime I enjoy and how I'll rate the listed series.



Note:
a) I don't limit my viewing to just those listed but they are the ones that I frequent the most

b) Genres I DO NOT watch are: Hentai, Yaoi, Yuri, Horror (if there is an element of it in a series then I'm fine but HELL NO to a series that it's the main element!), Ecchi (was a fan but as I got older it turned me off; but if it's interesting enough like a good story and characters then maybe), Shoujo-ai & Shounen-ai (I don't go out of my way to watch them but if it's interesting enough like a good story and characters, and more on the subtle side then I'll give it a shot).

c) I have guilty pleasure genres and series that may have ties into Shoujo-ai and Shounen-ai. These series are not explicitly in those genres. They are what you would call 'border line' series. The producers know what they are doing and it works.


- Overall: 5 points
Basically how I felt after watching the first episode (entire series if I finished it) and if it was worth my time/if I continue the series.

Any series with a 3 and above, I'll be more likely to watch the 2nd episode but it's not definite.

- Animations: 5 points
I'm looking for decent flow and coordination of the characters and such, not perfection.

- Story: 5 points
If there's a story to tell I want to be able to follow it as each minute passes. If it's not supposed to be obvious then it need to make me intrigued enough to want to watch the 2nd episode. If there's no story, i.e it's supposed to be nonsensical, then be so and not something else.

- Characters: 5 points
Are the leads obvious and fulfilling their roles? Same with secondary characters: are they fulfilling their roles or unnecessary to the movement of the episode/series? Is there any hint of character development or shows potential to grow?

- Opening/Closing scenes: 5 points
Do they capture the attention of the viewer? Is it related to the series or just there to grab your attention? MUSIC!!!!

- World building/Progression: 5 points
Is there a sense that the series will build on its world/story?

Phew! That's a mouthful. But that's it for now.
See you next time! May the Lord Jesus continue to keep and carry you through your days.

Bye!!

After much trial and error, with the way I post on this blog, I think I have found a solution:

A THOUGHT OUT SCHEDULE!!

Yes......a schedule........I think.........let's leave it at that.

Here's my idea:

Monthly schedule
Week 1 - personal life
Week 2 - kpop, jpop or any entertainment wise (idol phone games)
Week 3 - faith related
Week 4 - review of something

I actually really like how I laid it out.
Hopefully once I start I can keep up with.....hmmmm.

Well, here goes nothing.

Image link

Hello to all who read this simple but random blog.

It will be three months in a few days since I posted something here and it'll be very rude of me to just leave you high and dry without an explanation (regardless of how small a number you represent).

My life has taken a drastic turn, in a positive direction mind you, and I am still trying to get accustomed to it.

I'll also be going through another drastic change in a couple of days and I'm definitely going to need time to adjust myself to that as well.

I have many posts that are already drafted and many more in the making, but I just don't have the time to complete them at this present moment.

That is why I'll be taking an indefinite hiatus till I can say for sure that my life is on the right track.

I apologize to you who look forward to my random pieces.


I can promise you, that by the grace of God, I'll be back (not sure when though).

I hope all is well with you and that you keep moving forward in whatever situation you may be in.

Take care and until next time.

May the Lord God continue to keep and guide you through this crazy ride called life.

Jasmine

Image link

All the items together!!

It was in 2010 that I started to watch the anime (after putting it off since it's release). I watched it fully till the grand magic games, where it went on a hiatus as it caught up with the manga. In
2011, after the series went on a break, I decided reread the manga from the beginning. This was due to the fact that I had previously started the manga and got bored, then later after seeing fan art of character pairings that had me like "what!" made me want to investigate. Now I'm obsessed with series even with it's obvious imperfections and annoyances. After finding more fan art and their respective artists I stumbled upon Grace's tumblr account. From that moment, I have been a solid and firm fan of her work. She is constantly working to improve her art and it definitely shows.

The items I purchased were key chains of a good chunk of the Fairy Tail cast including the Dragons for the Dragon Slayers. I bought the complete set of key chains totaling 28 (excluding the 3 Dragons making it total 31). They were purchased on her Storenvy page (which can be found below). I used Pay Pal to buy them (I won't be going into detail about the purchasing process on Storenvy nor Pay Pal as this review is only for the products themselves. I also believe that there's instructions for using them on their respective sites for newbies).

In cases (+ extras)

Out of cases

Grace packaged them like it was the end of the world! Hahaha! Something I'm very grateful for as I know that nothing was getting in or out of the package. The key chains are very well made and the illustrations are clearly visibly without any blemishes. Whoever Grace got to produce these key chains are an A+ in my books. My one nitpick is the actual hooks for the key chains. About a few of them were slightly beginning to peel but that is nothing serious. Like I said, it's only a slight nitpick.







I also got 3 illustrations from her as well. I squealed like I had just met my K-pop bias or something. I was so happy to get them. When her had store reopened last year I had tried purchasing them before but had problems with my Pay Pal and missed out on the chance to pick the illustrations I wanted. Now look here, I got some.

Illustrations

I want to talk a little bit on the contact and service that was offered. Whenever I had a question or concern I would just shoot Grace an email (you'll get an address after your order is confirmed) and most of the time get a quick response between 30 minutes to 24 hours depending on the time (remember, those who live in the West, she lives in the East which is approximately 12 hours ahead). It took less than a week to arrive. However, due to the fact that the tracking site was in Vietnamese I got a little confused after it seemed to stop updating but I got the package surprising on time it seems.

Overall I'm pleased with my purchase and the service provided by Grace. I plan to purchase from her in the future (wanted to this month but unfortunately can't :( ). I hope you give her store a look one day and support her. To keep to date with the openings and closings of her store I suggest following her tumblr page (at this point in time she's on an indefinite hiatus).

Business cards

Inside of case

Handwritten note from Grace

Case that I also bought

 








[P.S To Grace (if you ever read this): Thank you so much for your work in the Fairy Tail fandom. I have been a fan since I found out you were the artist behind some of my favorite Fairy Tail fan art. I have seen some the negative responses to your art (especially for crack pairings like Bixanna, which I'm personally a fan of and thank you for it!) and to see you not only handle them with such maturity and rightful hurt but to rise above that and continue to strive and grow. I, and your other supporters, will be waiting patiently for your return because you are a wonderful person and deserve the love and support that you get. Take care of yourself. Jasmine]


Thank you to those who read and take care.
May the Lord God continue to keep and carry you through this life.

Jasmine

Hello random people who read or stumbled onto my blog!!

This a random post that I have been putting off since September 2015.

So here it is: Some lovely finds in the J-Pop world.

I won't be going in dept into why they caught my attention but I'll give a slight summary.

Mind you that I am not the most well-versed individual in music genres so my descriptions might be slightly off but close enough.


Date                          Groups/Artists                                                 Description

1st Aug                   Lyrical School                                              Slightly cutesy hip-hop/pop feel


                              Especia (personal fav)                                  80s to late 90s funk feel

                              Negicco                                                          Old school 80s to late 90s funk feel

                              Curumi Chronicle                                          Solo female EDM/electronic

                              Steamgirls                                                    Rock/pop with cute steam-punk outfits

9th Sept                 Predia                                                          Mature & sophisticated themed J-Pop

                              Band-Maid                                             Rock/metal, cute maid outfits


Early 1/2 2015      LinQ                                                       J-Pop, full of energy and a local idol group