This episode focused on the rather busty bunny girl, pictured here;

who goes by the name Shirley-san to friends, Charlotte Yeager is her proper name. The 16 year old American girl broke the sound barrier on the ground, and is now trying to do so in the air with her Striker Unit. This episode is very oppai/eye heavy.

The episode begins with Yoshika dreaming about something...

It seems I predicted right by saying there would be yuri-action...

:sigh: Anyways, after Yoshika's dirty dream and Yoshika doing something else...(you will have to watch to find out what :grin:), the girls are told about a trip to the beach. Which Yoshika assumes is leisure. Unfortunately for her, it ain't. Her and Lynette must TRAIN, to make sure they don't sink when they fall in the sea with their striker units on. (Heavy machinery strapped to legs=sinking lol) But before that they are instructed to go and tell Yeager about the trip. (She's in the hanger touching up her strike unit to make it go faster.) We get some background info on Shirley before heading to the beach. Where, other than tiny bikini's, a Neuroi is bound to show up. It's very formulaic, but I dont really mind. I thought I might be bored of them by now, but I am not.

I cant wait to find out more about these two. I think they might be next episode...

After the Neuroi is sighted, Yeager sets off, followed by the much slower Yoshika and Lynette, who keep getting blown back by the backdraft of Shirley-san.

Because of something that happens earlier in the episode,(watch to find out, I'm not spoiling everything!) Shirley gets faster and faster, faster than ever before. And well, she kinda flies straight through the Neuroi. Causing it to explode! And for her to lose her clothes, what little she was wearing anyway... lol. And then comes the funniest moment of he episode I think. Yoshika being a perv again.

See!! Lesbians! What did I tells ya?! And I bet those two pale two pale-haired gals are a bit of the yuri-pursuasion too lol. We shall see!!! The latest episode was good. A bit too much fanservice for my liking really, but when a character with boobs that big is introduced its kinda expected lol.

A bit about the op/ed today. The op, titled 'To do what I can', is by Yoko Ishida, who I didnt realise did the Sugar Baby Love remake(Forgotten the animes name... Snow: A little Sugar Fairy? Sugar: The Little Snow Fairy? Either way, character designs were by Koge Donbo of Pitaten and Digi Charat fame!) And the Towa no Hana track from Ai Yori Yoshi. AND White Destiny, the op for Pretear.

The ed is apparantly sung by the Strike Witches themselves, which I really didnt notice. (Found this out on the wiki page.) Two different girls sing a duet each week. I went back and listened to them all, and by jove its not wrong! I haven't picked my favourite yet though...

Thats is for this week. More Strike Witches next week!!

Opening - "STRIKE WITCHES" by Yoko Ishida

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Strike Witches(ストライクウィッチーズ) is an animation production by Gonzo and it first aired on the 3rd of July 2008. There are 13 episodes available and its running time is half an hour for each episode. The opening is called "STRIKE WITCHES" just like the title of the show by Yoko Ishida while the ending is called "Bukkumaaku A-Heddo". It's about a team of girls who use magic-powered aircraft to fight their archnemesis, the Neuroi.

Ending - "Bukkumaaku A・Heddo"

Thoughts:

As you can see, it's an anime full of soft-ecchi most of them are panty shots. Majority of the females in the show do not wear pants. It was said that the reason of not wearing pants was that they needed to be able to jump into the Striker Units quickly. Ok, that's quite reasonable but how about the students and even the lunch lady?? In the actual show, every girls do not wear pants. This is unexpected from Gonzo.

The Striker Units look pretty lame to me compare to Code Geass Knightmares. But, I'll give the show a chance. Who knows, maybe it's going to be entertaining. I guess this anime filled with fan service are for mecha obsessed otaku. So basically it's an anime about flying lolis with ears and tails killing the bad guy. I say, the show would be better if it's more serious and the pantie-only rule kinda bothers me and also it filled up the episode. (They're having a skirt shortage because of the war.)

Oh~ and I also found a comment that really cracked me up.

Wow anime is known for its short skirts but these guys just got rid of them all together wow.

Anime Expo has announced that anime theme song singer Yoko Ishida will return to the July 3-6 convention at Los Angeles, California.

Ishida sang theme songs for over a dozen anime series, including Sailor Moon R and S ("Maiden's Policy"), Pretear ("White Destiny"), Shakugan no Shana ("Aka no Seijaku"), Texhnolyze ("Walking Through the Empty Age"), Sugar: A Little Snow Fairy ("Sugar Baby Love"), Ai Yori Aoshi ("Eternal Flower"), This Ugly Yet Beautiful World ("Natsuiro no Kakera"), and Yucie ("Because I Can't Say It"). She also helped popularize the Para Para dance internationally with the Anime Fusion Tour and her appearance at Anime Expo 2004.

She will be performing at the newly built Nokia Theatre L.A. Live along with fellow Guest of Honor Jyukai. Ishida will be coming courtesy of Geneon Entertainment, an anime company that has been dormant in North America since it ceased in-house distribution of DVDs in the region.

More details can be found at the website for this year's expo, which is being held July 3-6.

Yoko Ishada - Open your mind

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(My favorite song! Extract from "Ah! megami-sama" Opening)

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*Also, for those waiting for a contest, it will be a "guess that song" contest appearing today or tomorrow hopefully next entry. So sorry ;3;**

Hi~! Hiiiii~!
I'm in such a hippy poppy pappity mood. :'D I had a wonderful weekend~! *Smilesmilesmile suffocates people with her smiles*

As I mentioned last entry, I attended my first party this weekend. Oh my... ;;;
Many people there said it was a really bad, boring party, but I thought it was very fun. ;w; (Because I'm a n00b to the whole party thing.)
It was very scary at some times, though. I was invited by Becki - the girl who I forced myself to go bowling with back in Novemberish- and who was someone I knew at my old school in town. So, there was lots of people from my old school there at the party, as well.

The amazing thing was, I actually talked to them. Like a normal person.
The sad part was, it was because I drank a 26er of Sour puss that night. T///A///T;;;;;
(And I'm not saying this to seem like a tank, but I really wasn't that drunk even though I drank that much.)

Now, I'm not exaggerating this, and I've been told this by more than a few people now - I'm actually a pretty normal person when I've been drinking. ;__; It's so sad, that I have to depend on alcohol to talk to people like a normal human being-! ;;; Rather than stuttering like, "Uhmm, err, ah.. yeah.." ....//////;

*HEADDESK*..............

But, the party was a very different atmosphere to me, because there was loud music, people smoking everywhere, people puking, and also, i was pretty much all alone. There was no Ichi to cling on to. It was a different experience really, doing something that had even a tiny impact and Ichi not being involved in it. I think I have a koibito-complex... ;;;; (He told me this once... ;;;;)
I mean, a girl from my old school even randomly pulled me up to dance with her. D__D; Thank god there was only 10 seconds left of the song before she pulled me up, because I really looked completely ridiculous... T//~//T;;

After the party, my parents left to Florida for a few weeks, so Ichi stayed at my place. I'm pretty sure my mom has a hunch though, because he was trying to make me laugh when I was on the phone with her... T___T;;; <---Is a bad girl.
I feel pretty bad though, because we ended up crashing in my parents bed, because mine was too small. ;;; Ohh, I'M SUCH AN EVIL DAUGHTERRR. //////;;;;

The next morning, I woke up and made eggs and toast for the both of us, and we ate in bed. :D
It was a splendid weekend~! *///* My mom's bed is even set in front of a window where you can see the whole town. ;;;; And there's beautiful blind folds, too. It was incredibly, romantically cornyrific. ;//3//;
We spent the rest of the day lazing around the house and looking up weird stuff on the computer. We even spent an hour uploading music, which you can find in the music dump! X'D
And today - Monday - was great too, because it ended up being a snow day. ://D

Anyway, that's all I have to say for now. :'3 Unfortunately, the next update mightbe in the latest of two weeks... D: But,maybe I'll try to go to a internet cafe or something... yes... an internet cafe! :D

KOKIA - Ave Maria
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comments: This song originated from the 18th century French composer Charles Gonoud, and I think (from what I know) it's widely known because of the Godfather series. ^^; But, it was based on the harmony/texture of on of Bach's pieces. It's incredddible! ;__; I think I'd be into a lot of opera if they had more captivating melodies such as these, and not full of high notes all the time... e-er, anyone know any good opera songs? Anyway, as I mentioned before, KOKIA can pull of some incredible opera. :'D And it doesn't sound like silly opera, either, nor is it piercing to your ears - it's a very soft, soothing melody. One thing I really like about it though, is that it sounds very sad. A lot of emotion in the song. Recommended! :D
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Miyavi - Shikenkan Baby
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comments: Some people requested some J-rock, so, I'm posting some Miyavi. <3 He's my favorite J-rocker there is, I think. To me, most J-rockers either A.) Can't sing or B.) Sound just like everybody else. I even listened to some Antique Cafe(??), and seeing how they were cute and popular and all that, I thought I'd like them, but I really didn't. I guess I like more of the pop-edge stuff... anyway, enough of my rambling. This was my first Miyavi song, and to this day it's still a favorite of mine. I never found out what he was saying during the chorus, but it never sounded either Japanese or English to me, so it had a very cool edge. :'D It's very hard rock, and there are some screamo in some places too, if screamo doesn't turn you off. So, um, download if you ever so desire! :'D
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Loituma - Ievan Polkka (Basshunter remix)
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comments: I meant to post this last entry, but I never did. Anyway. IT'S INCREDIBLE. If you liked the previous Basshunter song I put up, you'll probably like this, too. Even if you like the original Ieva's Polka song, you'll probably like this one too. Oh, by the way - this is the Orihime-spinning-the-leek song. Except 10294082954X MORE AWESOME. Download if you like rave. <3 [Recommended]
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Note: So, as I mentioned in my post, Ichi came over, so we got bored and started uploading music. I picked some and he picked some. Most people should know the kind of music I like, which ranges from Shiina Ringo to Ai Otsuka. J-pop goodness. Ichi's kind of music is more J-rock, and then a few very very cute songs or ballads now and then. ^u^-

Ocean's uploads:

Younha - Ashita, Tenki ni nare
Perfume - Chocolate Disco
Maaya Sakamoto - Birds
Tokyo Jihen - Blackout
Ai Otsuka - Sakuranbo
Aya Kamiki - January 28 ~two of us~
TM Revolution - Der Freischutz
Utada Hikaru - Hayotachi (Remix) (Anyone have the original?)
HAL - I'll Be The One
BeForU - Red Rocket Rising
Shiina Ringo - Rinne Highlight
I'VE - KOTOKO - Hajimemashite, koi.
KOKIA - kawaranai koto since 1976
Hitomi Yaida - Go My Way
Futari wa Pretty Cure - Mayumi Gojo - Precure Tension BING BING BANG BANG!
Gackt - REDEMPTION
Lucky Star - Motteke! Sailor Fuku ~Metabo Taisaku Mix~
Maximum the Hormone - Zetsubou Billy
ELLEGARDEN - Jamie
ELLEGARDEN - Snake Fighting
KAORI - Tears Infection
Chara - Junior Sweet
Yui Makino - Natsuyatsumi no Shukudai
Misono - VS
I'VE - LIA - Last Regrets - OMEGA FORCE MIX-
Ueto Aya - PERSONAL
Haruko Momoi - VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR

Ichi's uploads:

Psycho le Cemu - Gekai Merry-go-round
Fairy Fore - Vivid
Luna Sea - Rosier
Onmyouza - Nemuri
MOVE - Dogfight
Do As Infinity - DNA
Ayumi Hamasaki - YOU
Shinohara Tomoe - Shopping A-Z
Yoko Ishida - Happy Material (Negima! cover)
X Japan - Kurenai
Arisa - We Love Katamari - Everlasting Love
The Pillows - Ride On Shooting Star
Lucky Star - Katou Emiri - Kenka Yohou no Jikan da yo
Haruko Momoi - Yuzurenai Negai
Puffy Ami Yumi - Violet
FLOW - GO!!!
I'VE - KOTOKO - Wing My Way ~Album mix~

Shiina Ringo - Creep (Radiohead cover) Requested by tsunderekko
Shiina Ringo - I Wanna Be Loved By You Requested by tsunderekko
Blood+ OST - The Vampires’ Threat Requested by Natalie
Blood+ OST - The Final Battle Requested by Natalie
Yuria - Mirage Lullaby Requested by Sam
ORANGE RANGE - Shanghai Honey Requested by Sam
Chihara Minori - Dears~Yuruyaka no Kiseki Requested byHakoot
Chihara Minori - Futari no Rifurekushon Requested byHakoot

Como buenos frikis no podiamos perdernos esto y pues Elferio , Kike y yo nos dimos a la tarea de asistir y hacer acto de presecencia en este evento... (ok, en realidad todo empezó en una reunion con un poco de alcohol de por medio y yo diciendo "y si vamos a la tnt", pero x ).
Entre los invitados de honor se encontraban 3 lindas cosplayers extranjeras, Tristen Citrine, Ginny McQueen y Francesca Dani, las primeras dos de origen Estadounidense y la última Italiana. Conseguimos los autografos de las 3, aunque lamentablemente no pude tomarme fotos con ellas por ser de los últimos de la fila cuando el staff nos apresuraba porque ya tenian el tiempo encima :(

Bien, ya hablando mas en concreto sobre la convención, estubo bien, es decir, tiene muchas áreas de oportunidad pero en general no tiene comparación con las pequeñas, monótonas y mediocres convenciones de ciudades pequeñas...

Me gustó el hecho de que siempre hubiera que hacer, si no estabas en el auditorio principal viendo algún grupo o evento, podias ir al pasillo a convivir y/o tomar fotos con los cosplayers, o checar en las mamparas la historia del comic en México, si tampoco querias hacer eso ibas al dealers room y veias que te comprababas, o también podias darte una vuelta por los otros 2 mini auditorios donde habian cursos, platicas y conferencias.También estubo chido el hecho de que la mayoria de las conferencias/eventos, los rotaran para que si te lo perdias un día lo vieras en otro auditorio en los días posteriores

Hubo muchos cosplayers y muy variados, lamentablemente no todos pasaban el estandard de calidad como para ganar el World Cosplay Summit , por asi decirlo...

...La demostración de Kendo estubo bastante bien, descubrir que van mas de 40 años (mas o menos) del kendo en México me sorprendió. El grupo Nadja que cantó canciones de anime a voz y piano(u organo, disculpen mi ignorancia) fue genial, que grandes voces tenian las chicas :)

El concurso de cosplay grupal estubo un poco desalmado, con sus momentos divertidos pero pues normal, al día siguiente el de cosplay individual mejoró considerablemente, hubo de todo, algunos tristes pero la mayoria bastante buenos, Calcetin con Rombos Man conquistó al público, el pinguinito de Disgaea(bautizado Bon-Ice por la banda), un Kon, el Maestro Roshi y Sora de Kingdom Hearts tmb se llevaron su premio como los favoritos de las cosplayers internacionales entre otros.

El concurso de cosplay por parejas, ya al final de la TNT y con la promesa de que el ganador representaria a México en el WCS en Japón fue bastante bueno, las actuaciones que hicieron eran buenas y los disfraces excelentes en su mayoria. Terminó ganando el que a mi mas me gustó, el de Digimon, o eso me dijeron, (no pude quedarme a la premiación porque me dejaba mi autobus xD).

Lo mejor en mi opinión fue ver el gran apoyo que los frikis-otakus mexicanos le dimos a Yoko Ishida, (que por cierto me sorprendio lo bien que canta en vivo), sí, pudimos hacerlo mejor bailando para para todos, pero pues de todos modos estubo chido como se llenaba el auditorio para sus conciertos, le decian piropos, la gente bailaba y se emocionaba con ella, y con Yoshi ( que le robó un poco de camara para hacerla de traductora).

Incluso cuando el sonido falló el primer día, la gente seguia apoyando y gritando su nombre. Al termino de su último concierto recibió regalos y reconocimientos y se veía genuinamente conmovida hasta las lagrimas (eso o es una gran actriz).

Un apartado especial sobre los aspectos negativos para el audio en el auditorio principal, a ,medio concierto inagural de Yoko se cayó, luego a medio concierto andaban ecualizando, de repente se dejaba de escuchar alguna vocina, el feedback sonaba seguido, etc. etc. .... en fin, seria bueno que contrataran a personas mas adecuadas para el trabajo la próxima ocasión.

Me hubiera gustado que Yoko cantara zankoku no tenshi, we are y shiawase no iro, como decia en el programa pero eso son solo detalles de una brillante participación :)

Como dato curioso fue como "la señora" se robó el concurso de cosplay por parejas xD... ya que al anunciador se le ocurre decir "Y ahora damos paso al ultimo participante" y en eso sube una señora del personal de limpieza a barrer los papeles y objetos que habian dejado todos los cosplayers anteriores, lo que fue motivo suficiente para que todo el auditorio aplaudiera y aclamara a la señora, "la señora , la señora, LA SEÑORA!!!" xD.......pobres los de Tokyo Babilon que subieron después porque la raza todavia seguía aclamando la presencia de la señora xD.

P.D. No pude rescatar mas fotos por errores con la memory stick :(