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O, forgot to tell you on the last Nogizaka post. You are able to watch in the US without the need of a VPN to Japan because, Sony Music, in their infinite wisdom, has unblocked Nogizaka videos from the US. They should've done this sooner, but it's all good. When they come to America in 2019, at least you'll now know who they are. Just don't snake my tix!

(08.10.18)EDIT: Put the short version on as now you can buy the dang CD.

Labels: music break, Nogizaka46

Nogizaka46's 21st single. The second of the year. Their summer song.

I haven't warmed up to it.

Need more listens.

Labels: Nogizaka46

Long time no see! I am making my way through the 14th year of this blog in slow motion. Perhaps I'll finally write those reviews of movies that I have seen. There's a few, but I am lazy and haven't bothered.

Anyway this blog isn't shuttered just yet. Still meaning to post things. I guess I'll try with something interesting in the idol world.

It's Sally! Read up on this American doing idol things as an anime voice actress in Japan. Anime! It's kooky!!

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2018/07/27/music/sally-amakis-life-animated-idol-pop-star/#.W1uXAqOpjVR.blogger

Labels: animated, anime, idol, lotd

We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

Labels: independence

Summer songs seem to know no borders.

I can feel the heat rising off the black top. I can smell the ocean. I can feel the sand between the toes. And this is Japan?!

lyrical school with 「常夏(ナッツ)リターン」"Tokonatsu(Natsu) Return"

Labels: beach, idol, music break, you'll need babelfish

Not sure what Shiraishi Mai is selling, but more of that off the shoulder action and I will go to my local conbini for some. Also, shouldn't it really be Misa-senpai selling alcohol because she's the sexy drinking senpai of Nogizaka?

Labels: commerce, Nogizaka46, ska

I watched a Solo: A Star Wars Story a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. That was the night it came out last month. And here we are with my movie review and thoughts which I am trying to dredge up since I can't remember too much.

It was alright. Not spectacular. Just so-so. The problem with delving into the origins of characters that are already great as they are is that the mystery becomes common. Han was 'solo' in escaping from his hard knock life as a street urchin thief. He was like a Oliver Twist in space. Does that sound interesting? It is until it isn't.

Revealing his back story makes the extraordinary ordinary. Han for as long as I've been a Star Wars fan was a swashbuckling character. Yet, as a youngster he was in it for the girl. Dude, lighten up.

The story seemed to have taken just months before episode IV. But I would've thought it would've taken place years before. Like he would take a few years to become the scoundrel he was in episode IV. Compression of time made me worried.

Beyond that, it was a nice to remember that Han shot first.

I was intrigued for the sequel, but we are not getting it. Too much Star Wars.

3 of 5 stars.

Labels: movies, thoughts