Kita ze Inbou! - キタぜ陰謀!

Question: how many of you would like to marry a 2D character? No doubt plenty of otaku would want to have the hottest anime babe as their waifu, but Taichi Takashita has stepped it up a notch and wants the Japanese government to allow legal marriage to two-dimensional characters. According to Yahoo! News, the man has gathered 1000+ signatures for his online petition. I commend Takashita for his bold yet unorthodox move. If he does get one million signers, I wonder what will happen. Seeing as how even the Prime Minister of Japan loves manga, it’d be really interesting to see if this goes anywhere. For now, it looks like the otas have to stick with their precious dakimakura. Along with him, true-believers have expressed their beliefs for 2D substance with their testimonies. This one somehow sounded a little like Haruhi’s famous self-intro speech:

“I am no longer interested in three dimensions. I would even like to become a resident of the two-dimensional world.”

“However, that seems impossible with present-day technology. Therefore, at the very least, would it be possible to legally authorize marriage with a two-dimensional character?”

Sankaku Complex translated one of the other comments as well:

“I’ve been married to Arcueid of Tsukihime for five years now. I’ve no doubt that I want to spend the rest of my life with her. As someone who lives in two dimensions, I’d very much like to support this measure!”

Well aren’t anime conventions wonderful. First I hear there’s gonna be a Haruhi dance contest at AX on June 29, and now I hear huger news.

The following day, June 30, is going to be one explosive day, for the official guests of honor at AX07 will be none other than the SOS-Dan. More specifically, the Japanese voice actresses from the series! That’s right, Hirano Aya (Haruhi), Chihara Minori (Yuki) and Gotou Yuuko (Mikuru). They will be appearing for a live performance at the Long Beach Arena at 4:30 PM! Also, whoever wins the dance contest will be able to join in with the three for the live concert event.

I think this year’s Expo has outdone itself. The SOS Brigade Invasion Tour has certainly given AX more fame than ever. Not only that, but even the popular j-rockers in Japan like Yoshiki, Gackt, Miyavi, and Sugizo will be at AX as well. Safe to say that this is one time I really want to go to a convention more than ever.

Opportunity comes a knocking at the Right Stuf site, where customers can now preorder the Regular Edition and/or the Special Edition at an even cheaper price? :O

Regular Edition:
http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/hBLjHXlO9jnDSm1r4T/browse/item/73757/4/1769/24

Special Edition:
http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/hBLjHXlO9jnDSm1r4T/browse/item/73758/4/1769/24

Needless to say, you will have to wait 3 months for these babies to be delivered to your door, but the earlier, the better I say. :X

The Adventures of the ASOS Brigade: Episode 005 was the best episode for a number of reasons. Well, besides the fact that it was out of order, parodied the Star Wars intros, a whopping 12 minutes, 23 seconds long, Bunny Girl Mikuru and Witch Yuki using Mikuru Beam and magic and firearms (with music from Asahina Mikuru no Bouken Episode 00), we now know 3 months in advance all the goodies included with the Limited Edition DVDs. Now, on with the extras inside…

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It’s a spankin’ new year, and to start it off, it’s Haruhi’s turn!!!!!

Kari Wahlgren, Kate Higgins, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh, and Wendee Lee.

Could the fate of Haruhi lie in one of these five actresses’ voice?

Okay, it’s Kyon’s turn now.

Firsly, I just have to say, that none of these are what I found to be the right Kyon. However, I will say that one of them had that aspect of Kyon. With a little directing, he might just pull it off. Here’s a hint though; don’t vote for 5. I dunno why the hell these 20 people voted for that guy. I personally saw that as an intentional joke. I mean, even the audio is crap.

Does it seem harder and harder every audition, or is it just me? Oh noes, that means our goddess of Bouken will clearly be the last one to choose. Snaps. For all we know, The World As You Know It Is About To End.

It’s that time again. We’ve got Mikuru, Yuki, and now it’s the homo’s turn. Wait, who’s the one that decided he was GAR for Kyon anyway? Oh whatever. The point is he has not four, but five choices to choose from. I can recognize the first choice as the ever so awesome Johnny Young Bosch and the third as Steve Staley. The rest I have no clue.

As much as I like JYB, I’m not sure if that even sounded like Itsuki. It was great acting, I’ll say that much, but it’s like it wasn’t even for Itsuki’s voice. Well, that’s just my opinion anyways. Start the vote!

Voice Choice C

That’s right, the second voice choice poll is now up, and this time its for our beloved alien Yuki! It’s simple, just head on over to ASOS Brigade, listen to the four choices, then vote!

#1 is Kate Higgins (Sakura of Naruto), #2 I have no idea and IMO, doesn’t match, #3 is Michelle Ruff (Rukia of Bleach), and last but not least, it’s Stephanie Sheh yet again, (Eureka of Eureka Seven).

Personally, it’s either #1 or #3 that I find the best. (Just look at the results!) But in the end, I myself, chose #3. Happy voting!

BTW, it seems they’ve now fixed their video with subtitles where they should be… I assume. Yay, my name’s in the credits! Don’t worry Bandai Ent./Kadokawa Pictures USA. Rest assured, I will definitely pick up your DVDs. =D