KANON WAKESHIMA – STILL DOLL

Still Doll starts off with deep cello chords, and a nice bass line, and then the glockenspiel is added. Wow, what a great way to start a song. Finally after a patient wait Kanon’s vocals enter the scene, and wow they’re good. There not as strong of Chihiro’s and Utada’s, ect. But they’re still great. They sound somewhat like a softer version of KOKIA’s vocals. There quite soothing actually. The accompaniment is relatively straight-forward, but in this case simple is good.

Kuroi Torikago or “Black Birdcage” is somewhat more dramatic. Once again the cello plays quite a big role. Along with the techo beats the cello sounds amazing. I just love string instruments like the violin and cello. Nothing on earth sounds like them. They’re fantastic. Later on a tad of piano is added along with some distorted vocals. This song is just as good as the A-side, if not better.

I don’t get why they put Still Doll (Music Box Version) on here. It’s a short instrumental piece, and as the name says, it sounds exactly like one of those ballerina music box things you open and the little plastic statue twirls around. I mean honestly, Kanon your worth more then a plastic ballerina toy. Although having saying this, the song really reminds me of the Marionette -Prelude- on Ayumi Hamasaki’s album GUILTY. I liked it, but I just thought it was kinda weird being on a debut single.

Wow I’m so glad I found Kanon Wakeshima. Yes the CD cover may look a tad gothic, but her music is very gentle, I guess it is a tad creepy too. Her voice, along with her accompaniment is unique, which is a fabulous thing because more and more Japanese artists are starting to sound the same. This single is definitely worth a listen, one of the best debut singles I’ve heard in a long time.

Meanwhile, in Malaysia ... The style shines bright

THEY walk down the streets in platform heels and with frilly umbrellas held in gloved fingers. Their dresses are bedecked with lace and trimmed with ribbons, their expressions innocent yet coy.
This unusual style of fashion has captured the imagination of girls (and guys!) all over the world, including some in Malaysia.
Nineteen-year-old Ngun Mei Yan, or May, is the president of the (unofficial) Malaysian Lolita Club (MLC). Formed in 2006, the club began as a way to bring Lolita fans together.
Two years later, the club has over 70 members and they gather during school holidays just to have fun, dress up and truly get a “feel” of the Lolita life.

“I’d been interested in Lolita fashion for about five years, and so I decided to start a club. At the time, it was still a relatively rare interest,” said May. “Our main activity for now is to organise gatherings so that we can make new friends and, of course, dress up and have fun.”


The avid follower of Lolita fashion emphasised that it’s a style that suits her personality.

“Seriously, for me, it has to be the clothes. I just love the fact that everything is extremely feminine. I have to admit that I have a weakness for the lace, ruffles and ribbons. I’ve never been a ‘girly’ girl but somehow when I wear Lolita I really feel it’s my style,” said this college student who also cosplays.

“Furthermore, it’s a pretty elaborate kind of fashion and I love all the preparations that go into an outfit,” she noted. “You have to take everything into consideration - from your hair to your shoes and your nails. I also love the fact that it’s definitely not a style you see every day!”

May said she orders her outfits online or buys them whenever she goes to Japan.

“It can cost anywhere from about RM50 if you make it yourself to RM1,500 if you buy from the Japanese brand names,” she said. “The pricing really depends on the brand and quality of the dresses.”


She also mentioned that Japanese brand names, which are usually of higher quality, such as Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, can cost an average of RM1,500 or more for a full outfit, not including shipping costs if ordered online. “It can be expensive, but I think it’s worth it.”

Her favourite brand is Mary Magdalene (MM), because of its classic Lolita style and its slightly more mature look than other brands like Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, which have a more child-like feel.

“But the thing that I really love about MM is its use of material, like some of the most beautiful and high-quality lace. And with the abundance of lace in Lolita clothing, I find that the kind of lace used really affects the beauty of a dress,” she enthused.

May describes the Malaysian Lolita scene as “developing” as it is still relatively new, before adding that interest has increased in the past two or three years, especially among teenagers.

“Most of the fans here are new to the scene. There are many trend followers but fewer dedicated Lolita fashion devotees. And since they are new to it, they’re mostly exposed to only the basics of the fashion,” she observed.

She cited the lace, the ruffles, and the child-like look as the basics of Lolita fashion, but stressed that Lolita fashion is a lot more intricate than that.

“Lace and ruffles (or the lack of it) do not solely make or break a Lolita outfit. There are also a lot of misconceptions about Lolita fashion that need to be changed, even among the fans themselves.”

Cosplay maid café

Cosplay maid café and the otaku of Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo

Japanese AV Stars

An AV idol (adult video idol; AV actress (AV女優 AV joyū?)) is a Japanese idol who works in the pornographic business, often both as an actress as well as a model as the video performances have a wide range, from just the idol strolling around their house doing chores in bikinis to hardcore porn. Since the dawn of the AV industry in the early 1980s, hundreds of AV idols have debuted every year, with an average career span of about a year, appearing in five or ten videos during that time.[1] Notable AV idols have careers spanning several years, have a high general public recognition, or make a significant impact on the industry in some other manner

Miyuki Asao suicide by hydrogen sulfide

Seems that the hydrogen sulfide suicides have even hit the AV world. Miyuki Asao, AV (Adult Video) star has used the gas to commit suicide. Her friends were shocked and dismayed, but knew she wasn’t very happy with her life.

Miyuki Asao grew up in a wealthy family, and attended the prestigious Gakushuin school with members of the Japanese Imperial Family. She was a very good student obtaining top grades until her parents divorced. After the split up, she was forced to leave GakushQuin, and had problems with cutting her wrists.

She eventually found a job working at a talent agency, but soon became interested in the AV world. In the AV industry, she was known for being really easy to work with, and known for keeping herself to high standards, something unheard of in the industry. She soon developed a love of comedians, and dated more than her fair share.

However, after threatening to expose the many comedians she had slept with, the users of 2chan revolted and unleashed a wave of hate that was credited as one the reason she committed suicide. A group of users even posted her address online forcing her to have to immediately move.

Saya's Maid Cospay Show

sliding on sofa




sexy long legs


close to me



This Colonel Sanders in a maid costume was apparently spotted in Akihabara, Japan, one of the places where you’ll find lots of maid lovin’ otakus. Now it seems that Colonel Sanders has hopped onto the cosplay bandwagon as well. Haha.

Lolita scent

Lolita Lempicka-a unique world, the modern romantic and poetic combination of fairy tale

Lolita Lempicka is a special talent of the dreamer, from childhood on her mature beauty and unique atmosphere of women deeply desire. From 6 years old, she had from the popular story about a fairy princess look for inspiration to start designing skirts, and they do for her beautiful doll clothes. 12 years old, she has been wearing make their own clothes. 17 years old, the fashion aspect of genius into Bercot studio, the age of 19 she left school, in order to create their own high fashion studio.


In 1984, Lolita Lempicka and her husband created his own brand Lolita Lempicka. Is from their own apartment, started the fashion world, "Sin Travel Romance." For her first fashion show, she introduced 15 different models, and created in the same year his first high-level fashion. Lolita Lempicka dull appearance of the fashion world at the time aroused widespread curiosity and volatility, to people through her work experience to a new style. "'Fashion' will enable ordinary girl can transform into a fairy tale of the cinder Ella (Cinderella)." "I design clothes from the age and type of binding, is designed for women want to show their U.S. women were designed. "Lolita Lempicka says.

Japanese new tourism animes

To revitalize the tourism industry, animation "Honey Tokyo" is on show soon.



In order to develop regional tourism and revitalize local economies, japanese government co-plans with the well-known animation companies STUDIO 4 ℃ (BEYOND C.), not only launched a dedicated promotional website "Welcome to TOKYO", but also making a short adventure anime named "Honey Tokyo" (ハニ the writing is ー Tokyo) that will be presented to the world.



Since Tokyo promotes its tourism overseas, the anime is up to 11 minutes of "Honey Tokyo" though the Japanese pronunciation, but it provides Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), English, Korean, French, Spanish, Italian, German and other countries subtitle




Cast：

(のと まみこ) Noto Mamiko




（イグティ）Iguchi Yuka

Aya Hirano

In 2008, winning in " 2nd seiyuu Oscar" best female seiyuu,Aya Hirano who is considered as the best seiyuu

News of at hospital spread out on February 26 and March 14, Seiyuu fans talking about on the occasion, Hirano Aya posted documents soon, between the lines reveals her strong physical and mental condition of a positive attitude