2016!

Hello!

First of all, may we all experience happiness, prosperity, love and a good health this 2016!

To be honest, since it is holiday season, I cannot really think up of any idea because I’m pre-occupied with holiday stuff such as family get-togethers, noche buena and etc. In addition, I am also loaded with case studies, thesis introduction writing and video tutorial.

Anyway, since I don’t really have a particular story or idea to share right now, I will just share to you the anime/manga that I’ve been watching/reading these past few days!

Honestly, there are times when I take a step back and think about writing my own manga or even serializing an anime. I know it’s kinda impossible because we don’t have that kind of industry here in the country. But, what if I’m a manga artist? In Manga, you are not limited to fact. You can go for fiction and even in a higher level of it! There are also times when I wish I wrote or thought of the Mangas I read. I keep asking myself “how do they do that?” since it’s really hard to put up a story that will last for a long period of time. With that, I definitely salute all the writers and the Mangakas with the skill and talent they have and I wish I can be one too someday!!!

Back to the topic, here’s the manga/anime that keeps me busy right now:

source: crunchyroll

GINTAMA

Set in Edo wherein the Samurais are looked down because of the invasion of the aliens called Amanto, Sakata Gintoki, a Samurai who once fought during the Amanto War works in Yorozuya with Shimura Shinpachi and Kagura, an alien from one of the strongest clans. Together, they accept and do odd jobs, neglect paying their rent and following their own “bushido” to protect what they love. (I made my own description for it. hehe) 

Honestly, this is a comedy anime/manga and mostly a parody of other animes/mangas.

What I liked about Gintama is how the good values are still incorporated with each story. 

source: aminoapps

And I must admit, it was hilariously funny whether I watch or read it! I don’t know what’s with the creator but its puns, sometimes nonsense and deadpan jokes and plots are really funny that I can watch it the whole day and never get enough of it. 

In addition, the characters and their names are somehow inspired of either folktales or real-life people. Personally, I cannot pick which is my most favorite character because they are all funny and lovable in their own way. All of them are with crack personalities anyway…even the Shinsengumi guys are so funny, no one’s an antagonist for me. (Did I mention that Elizabeth is a cutie? Hehe and to be honest, my crush would be Hijikata…although he’s a chain smoker and has an excessive love for mayonnaise)

So, here are the top funniest Gintama scenes (in my opinion)!

“IT’S HELP ME”

I know that the jokes makes no sense…but anyway, they are really funny especially Kagura’s cute voice so here you go!

“KATSURAP”

Just watch this please. I cannot explain how funny this is for me. This is life. HAHAHA

HIJIKATA AND THE MAYONNAISE FACTORY

My anime crush is embarrassing When reality hits you hard…

KATO-KEN SAMBA!!!

I cannot, Kagura. You are sooo cute!

GINCHAN

Oh Ginchan, you’re Doraemon cover is the fairest of them all...

So, there you go! I hope you find it funny too! Hehehe or at least, it made you smile even for a bit.

Thank you for reading!

ANIME-TED

Hello everyone!

Happy New Year!

And since this is the start of 2016, I would like to post my idea about a documentary that I would like to do if I ever got the chance to do so.

This documentary is about the life of an Otaku --- someone who has a deep interest in Japanese pop culture (especially Anime). This interests me so much because they have adapted their interests into their lifestyle---thus there are some elements to them that are not similar with other types of subcultures or lifestyle.

source: launtisu.devianart.com

I also want to focus on how they started being a fan, what made them to be a fan, when was the time they started incorporating this interest in their lifestyle and what are they getting from it (advantages, disadvantages). I would also like to see their social circle, the interaction happening between them and how they behave outside their circle. If lucky, I would like to accompany them in a cosplay event or any gatherings to see other fellow 

Otakus. In addition, I’ll also get the perspective of experts about the topic.

This documentary aims to give an opportunity for these fans to be heard and understood especially by critics. In all honesty, liking Anime at an age when you’re no longer a kid is sometimes looked upon as childish and immature. Moreover, having a vast information about the culture sometimes labels them as weirdos, geeks and etc.

I would like to do a documentary that will let the audiences especially the critics to see that this lifestyle is a preference but not a way to destruct their future. These fans are fans for some reasons and treating them equal should be kept in mind. I would like this documentary to uplift the morale of those who are in fandoms and those who are just following their love and passion in life.

Indeed. Source: quotesgram.com

That’s all.

Thank you for reading!

Anti-Hero

Good evening!

The idea for this post was from the Animes--- Shingeki No Kyojin, Assassination Classroom and Tokyo Ghoul. The similarity of these Animes (aside from being my personal favorites) is that they all have an ANTI-HERO protagonist. And with that, I tried to come up with my own anti-hero story, minus the titans, an octopus teacher and well, coffee loving ghouls.

source: http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/58993-fujiwara-academy-anime-roleplay/ooc

 

Detention Club

Ares is a class bully. He often pokes fun of his classmates and the teachers as well. Not a year goes by that a teacher will resign from the job because of him. Although some of the girls like him, he doesn’t seem interested and is better off skipping classes, tripping the Student Council President at the hallway and hang around at the Guidance Councilor’s office. Despite of his good looks, intelligence, athleticism and wealthy family background, Karma chooses to stray off the path his dad made for him.  

Karma is the good boy gone bad. He used to be a diligent student and a promising member of the fine arts club until he got pressured by his family when his older brother became a doctor. They discourage him from writing “useless” poetry, drawing “shallow” painting and etc. that turned him to be friends with Ares and rebel against his family. From canvas to walls, Karma is often called by the principal for the vandals in the walls, nude paintings displayed at the library, erotic literature submissions for the student paper and so on. For Karma, his art knows no cage, chains and other kinds of restraints.

Divine is a transferee from a prestigious school. She was involved in a bullying incident that made her transfer to a new school to prevent her from being bullied and framed up again. But despite her unfortunate incident, Divine remained kind and gentle. Because of her exemplary manners, she was tasked by her homeroom adviser to influence Ares and Karma into studying. Reluctant at first, Divine soon find herself not giving up to change her classmates. But with their liberating perspectives, Divine will realize that these guys were not just nuisance, they are people with so much potential waiting to be accepted, noticed and encouraged. And with that, Divine will get the taste of the good and the bad with her (not so) heroes.

Thank you for reading!

Slice of Life

Hello!

These past few days, I’ve been watching a lot of music videos and hearing new music that keeps me inspired on what to write for my next idea blog post.

In addition, I am also currently reading a Japanese Manga titled “Assassination Classroom.” 

It is about an Octopus-like creature who ate a big part of the moon who happens to be a teacher of a class that is tasked to kill him before the end of the year or else he’ll destroy the Earth. At first, the plot sounds serious and action-packed. But upon reading it (you’ll never notice the time once you started a chapter), there’s the element of comedy, action and slice of life.

And then I came to a realization, I am inclined to the slice of life kind of stories and ideas. I love reading memoirs and most of my stories are the typical ones. To be honest, I’ve been recently questioning myself if my creative or thinking ability is poor because some of the people I know who are also required to have this kind of activity seem to have deep and complex ideas while here I am, writing about a girl who works in a coffee shop, and other cutesy or normal stuff.

I know I should not compare myself to others and each person has their own “forte” or distinctiveness. Maybe for me, my forte is writing slice of life stories. I guess what I am aiming for is realness and simplicity that’s why I opt these kinds of story. But I hope that as I think of more ideas, I’ll not only grow as a person but I’ll also grow as a creative “writer”.

So setting this thought aside, I’ll share to you another slice of life story that is inspired of what I’ve been up to these days:

from Tumblr.
Thank you for inspiring me, Korosensei. :)

TEACHER TROUBLE

“Good Morning class”

“Good Morning Teacher Jenny”

When I was a kid, I thought that my teacher is a superhero. She taught me how to read the alphabet, count numbers, know the colors of the rainbow and learn how to make friends with others.

A woman like no other, my teacher is definitely my idol! And because of that, I vowed to myself that one day, I will be like here too---inspiring, caring and heroic.

“Miss Diaz, your students are misbehaving again! How many times do I have to tell you, if there’s no other method than to punish them then---“

“Shhhh, Mr. Principal. I got this.”

“Aghhhh Maam! I’m sorryyyyy!”

“AND WHO TOLD YOU TO PRANK THE SUPERVISOR HUH!? WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? YOU STUPID BRAT, IF YOU’RE GONNA DO MISCHIEF THEN DO IT WELL.”

“I’m sorry, Maam”

“It’s okay. Next time, place a cockroach on his desk. He totally hates it.”

Jenny is not the ordinary sweet, caring, inspirational teacher. More often, she’s the leader of chaos in her home-room classroom. Regretting the vow she made years ago because of a traumatic experience in high school, Jenny is now a high school teacher teaching Language. 

Her methods of teaching and approach to students is definitely one of its kind. She tags along with her students' pranks and jokes. Originally, Jenny now lives her dream…but she never thought it will not be as glorious as she had expected. Her preparatory teacher, her idol, looked so flawless while doing her job...but Jenny cannot even silence her students in class. Frustrated and shocked, Jenny turned into a teacher she never wanted to be---like the one who failed her during high school and tarnished her reputation.

Now, the things that Jenny could think of are: how to live with her small salary, how to survive the daily battlefield aka school, how to have a boyfriend who will not underestimate her and how to love a job that isn’t lovely and glittery at all. 

With her class, Jenny will realize that teaching may not be the glitz and glamour nor the beauty and bread, but the satisfaction of seeing the students triumph because of a teacher’s guidance is what makes her profession the most heartfelt one and that even the teachers can learn from their students.

To me, there are some parts that are still not that clear so I'll try to update this once I come up with an idea. For now, I'll post this one so I won't forget the story and I just read 5 chapters of nothing but Korosensei. hahaha

THANK YOU FOR READING! 

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