Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts

Monday, April 23, 2012

Lee Sora Diet


   So I see diets are the most read posts haha. I decided to share a diet that seems to work for quite a few Idols and models. Throughout the diets remember to stretch, exercise, keep busy and don't wonder off the diet. Though, do have snacks so you won't go insane with the plain flavor you might get at times. Here is someone's days of the diet. Some of the food are Asian dishes or snacks. If you want to know what some of them are ask away. I'll keep updating it everyday so be sure to check on it.

Day 1
(Calories-restricted)
Weight: 57.5 
 Lee Sora's Diet exercise
Hula-hoop 5 minutes

Ate:
2 steamed chicken drumsticks
2 egg whites
150g sweet potato
120g potato
60g brown rice
2 slices corn bread
corn
3 cashew nuts
1 Hershey's kiss
1 serving cai fan(rice + broccoli+spinach++carrot)
1 slice banana cake with mango on top
1 1/2 slice chocolate cake
Gaah too many birthdays and I can't control myself :/


Progress as of today - 2.5 lbs lost so far, only 12.5 lbs to go! 

Friday, April 13, 2012

Warriors Orochi 3!!


  Warriors Orochi 3 is an action-fighting game based on characters from the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors franchises. Players use swords, spears, and magic attacks to kill giant monsters and human enemies in frenetic hack ‘n slash combat. This is the fourth installment of the crossover series Warriors Orochi, being the combination of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series.

Story

  The story begins several years after the events of Orochi 2, with a decisive battle against a multi-headed serpent known as Youja(Hydra). This giant phantom serpent as well as the re-appearance of Kiyomori throw the peaceful world back into chaos. Many warriors are killed, and the serpent appears to be unstoppable. However, the Moon Princess Kaguya(竹取物語 Taketori Monogatari) appears and uses the power of time travel (What!? Haha) to send back the last remaining generals - Takenaka Hanbei, Sima Zhao and Ma Chao to the past to rewrite the future and save their fallen comrades.



Friday, April 6, 2012

The Secret Garden in Japanese?!



Ha ha, no, sorry. It wouldn't be a good drama to watch in Japanese, at least to me.
 Himitsu no Hanazono (ヒミツの花園) is a drama about a 28 year old female magazine editor who is tired of working overtime and bossed around by others doing their work. She feels as though sh doesn't have a life and is then assigned to be in charge of a very popular Mangaka (cartoonist) with the most lovely name, Yuriko Hanazono. As she goes to Hanazono's residence/office, she is met by four men who seem to be her assistants. Then it turns out those four men are brothers who form a team named Yuriko Hanazono and took roles to create popular Mangas. In this heartwarming comedy, the exhausted editor may find out the key to be happy while she is being driven crazy by this unique band of brothers.


  Although this drama is from 2007, it is quite the interesting one to watch with only 11 episodes in total. The main character, Tsukiyama Kay played by Shaku Yumiko, goes through the most embarrassing and hilarious situations due to each brother and their problems or questions. Each character within the drama has something they want to experience, but only because it is for their Mangas' characters and because they aren't the typical female who experience a woman's well, experiences. There are also funny love stories between certain characters and how each one sees it. 
  Some people struggle to become a Mangaka and it's not always so easy. The drama can let you see what goes through some Mangakas minds and what they do to overcome writer's block, screw ups, pressure, and decisions. The life of their editor can also be seen, but may or may not be so accurate as the drama displays ha ha. Now then, shall we get started with the star studded cast??
  One more thing! Himitsu no Hanazono is also known as The Secret Garden or Hanazono's Secret. There's also an Anime titled Himitsu no Hanazono that was broadcasted by NHK and a Manga titled Himitsu no Hanazono written by Mihona Fujii. Neither have any relation to this TV series. The Anime series is an adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's children's novel The Secret Garden.

                     Himitsu no Hanazono Cast
  This was a short post but thanks for reading and hope you check out this drama and enjoy it.  Please do look forward to the next post. I promise that it'll be more interesting and maybe longer ha ha.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

The Legendary Anime Returns!


  Saint Seiya Omega (聖闘士星矢・オメガ) For all of you hardcore Saint Seiya fans out there, Toei up and made everyone's day today with the confirmation of a new TV series airing this April in Saint Seiya Omega. The series will be the first all new TV anime for Saint Seiya in 25 years and is not based off of Masaki Kurumada's epic manga, instead featuring a brand-new cast of characters headed up by new leader Kouga. It is being directed by Morio Hatano (his debut as series director), with animation character designs by illustrator and animator Yoshihiko Umakoshi, known for performing the same duties on Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation and Casshern Sins. This has also marked Toei's return with its Saint Seiya property since the adaptation to anime of the Hades arc from Kurumada's manga which was completed in 2008. How fun is this?! 

   The story of Omega takes place in the future, 25 years after the Holy Wars of the 20th century narrated in the original Manga and Anime. Goddess Athena is still on Earth, after reincarnating, to cleanse it of the evil as she has done during millennia. Accompanied by her Saints, to fulfill her duty of protecting peace on Earth, after her victories over antagonistic deities, Athena and a new generation of Saints prepare to face a new menace that lurks in this new era, in which Pegasus Seiya, the protagonist of Kurumada's manga, is revered as a Saint of legend.

Athena & Her Saints
Warning! Some of these characters have not appeared in the Anime! Proceed at your own will!

  Pegasus Kouga:  A 13 year-old boy, who is destined to become the Pegasus Bronze Saint in the future era. He is the main character in this series, trained since his early childhood to become a Saint, Kōga is rebellious but also compassionate. He is still unaware of the purpose of having become a Saint in an era of peace, and has yet to discover his destiny. His name means Light Fang in Japanese.

    Athena: The greek goddess of justice, wisdom and heroic endeavor, who always returns when evil consumes Earth. As in Kurumada's manga, she appears as Saori Kido (城戸沙織) during her incarnation in the 20th century. She took care of the orphaned Kōga as his foster mother.

    Orion Eden: An enigmatic young man, the Orion Saint in the future era. Eden is 15 years old. Mysterious and distant, Eden believes in the dominance of the strong and disregards the weak, putting his faith in his own strength. Unlike in Kurumada's mythos, in which the Orion Saint belongs to the Silver Saint ranks, in Omega, the Orion Saint is ranked as a Bronze Saint. (Here's' your hot headed character, or so it seems. Don't know yet ha ha!)

     Wolf Haruto: The young Bronze Saint of the Wolf constellation. Descendant of shinobi, a smart and knowledgeable 13 year-old boy. Stoic, Haruto aims to become a strong Saint. With a calm personality, he blends the shinobi arts with the ancient fighting style of the Saints. His name means Glorious Battler in Japanese. (Doesn't sound so interesting but we'll see how it goes with him.)

     Aquila Yuna: The female Saint of the Eagle constellation, a 13 year-old girl. Departing from Kurumada's manga, the Aquila Saint is ranked as a Bronze Saint in Omega. Yuna aims to become a true and strong Saint, but strongly opposes the implied rule that female Saints should remain in a life of secrecy. (Interesting! Finally a female Saint into battle!)

     Dragon Ryuho: A 13 year-old boy, friend to Kōga, who considers him almost his brother, the Dragon Bronze Saint in the future era. Very caring of others by nature, Ryūhō suffers from a frail health. Calm and polite, he has a natural talent for becoming a formidable Saint, but he is affected by his condition. He received the Dragon Cloth from his father. His name means Dragon Peak in Japanese.

      Lionet Soma: A 14 year-old boy, Kōga's best friend and trusted partner, the Lionet Bronze Saint of the future generation. With a bright and cheerful personality, Sōma is also emotional and prone to lose his temper. His name means Blue Mark in Japanese.

  So far we seem to have your usual main characters. This is Saint Seiya though. Although Seiya and his friends don't come out, let us all hope that this series is as good as the originals. I won't really reveal the whole list of characters as it might be a spoiler to some. To those who are going to watch it and are new to the Saint Seiya fandom, prepare to be hooked! Ha ha! I've seen all the Arcs/Chapters and even specials, not in one sitting of course. Over the course of their releases ha ha ha! ALSO! There will be a 3DCG movie coming out. No release date yet or story but it's a movie! So look out for it. Once again, thanks for reading.