Random Musings: Site and Series Updates

Random Musings: Site and Series Updates

By neo October 8, 2005

moyism informed me of WordPress plugin that allows you to have paged comments. I installed it and fiddled around with it until it looked similar to the old style. So comments are now shown 20 to a page. I actually wouldn't have considered using this plugin if last week's GSD final episode post hadn't gone over 100 comments. Anyway, if you experience any types of problems, leave a comment or send me an email.

Some of you may have noticed that I didn't blog Zettai Shounen this week. I more or less have lost interest in this series, so I'm putting blogging of it on hold until either the story really picks up or the series ends, whichever comes first. I will still be watching this series, just not writing about it. Matthew does a thorough job on his posts, so refer there if you want to stay updated. For now, I'm biding my time on Fridays until the Hana Yori Dango drama starts in two weeks.

I have also axed Ginban Kaleidoscope as a potential series. I found nothing particularly wrong with the first episode, but it just felt really average all around. I was expecting something like Hikaru no Go, however the series comes off feeling more like Suzuka to me (don't ask why, it just does). The only thing really amusing was the "Kiss my ass" bit, but the rest of the english just got on my nerves. moyism had similar feelings about it.

A bit of personal news: I was involved in a car accident yesterday, and my car is now more or less totaled. Fortunately, no one was hurt. But for the time being, I'm having to rely on my friends and others for transportation. This means that I have a lot less control over my schedule, meaning that certain posts over the next month or so may be written later than normal.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 19

By neo October 1, 2005

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 18

By neo September 24, 2005

Short Summary: Ayumu and Kisa happen to meet one day by the "Trust Yourself" graffiti. Ayumu is able to tell that Kisa can see the material fairies and he trades phone numbers with her.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 17

By neo September 16, 2005

Short Summary: Akira is filming the view of Yokohama from inside a ferris wheel when it comes to an abrupt halt. The numbers on the clock in the center go crazy, hinting at an electrical malfunction.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 16

By neo September 9, 2005

Short Summary: Miki and Ayumu are still in contact after so long. Over the phone, Miki tells Ayumu how her sister met Akira, and they discuss her and the material fairies.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 15

By neo September 2, 2005

Short Summary: Rieko finds a book sitting in her father's office about Material Fairies, written by one Suwakara Akira, which she takes and starts to read. Meanwhile, Makki meets with and asks Kisa about what he saw.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 14

By neo August 26, 2005

Short Summary: Rieko is very curious what it was she saw that night. She asks the people she knows, including her friend Makabe Masaki (Makki for short) and her employer Hana-san.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 13

By neo August 19, 2005

Short Summary: Weird things are happening across Yokohama: from traffic lights to arcade games to cash registers, various electronics are malfunctioning.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 12

By neo August 12, 2005

Short Summary: After the earthquake finally subsides, Wakkun pulls Ayumu to go, reminding him of his promise. Miku gets very angry and chases after them. She stops them, telling them that they're making a mistake.

First Impressions Zettai Shounen

Zettai Shounen – 11

By Omni July 30, 2005

Short Summary: Ayumu has a flashback of when he was little, playing hide and seek with Wakkun. He also remembers that day when his parents forced him to leave with his mother after he had already made a play date with Wakkun. Ayumu apologizes to Wakkun again, then suggests that they go to the festival together.