Seitokai Yakuindomo Soundtrack "Shino Edition" and "Aria Edition"

Seitokai Yakuindomo Soundtrack Shino Edition

Seitokai Yakuindomo Soundtrack Aria Edition

Seitokai Yakuindomo (日本名: 生徒会役員共) is Kodansha's answer to Seitokai no Ichizon, but with even more appealing than its rival. With the 13-episode anime ended since autumn, every single viewer finally remembered the appealing life of times of a student council president Shino Amakusa (Gosh, I like her wearing a school swimsuit because she looks more appealing, but only Yoko Hikasa's voice is appealing), Aria Shichijo (Eh?, voiced by someone behind Ritsu Tainaka?!), Suzu Hagimura (genius who was voiced by someone who also voiced some student council member of some anime I know, oh wait, someone behind Izumi Segawa's voice from Hayate no Gotoku!), and Takatoshi Tsuda.

To relieve this one-make alternative to Seitokai no Ichizon, the original soundtrack of Seitokai Yakuindomo is finally arrived but aside from the in-anime BGMs, there's also a three-part situational skit (Yoko Hikasa, as Shino Amakusa, will handle the skit in the Shino Edition, while Satomi Sato, as Aria Shichijo, take the heat in the Aria Edition) to ham it out and poke fun to your seitokai buddies.

The BGMs, composed by Yuya Mori, aren't much of a deal to relieve the on-the-spot humor from Shino and the gang, but the situational skit offered in either the Shino Edition or the Aria Edition are something to reconsider about. The Shino Edition offers 25 tracks while the Aria Edition takes about 19 tracks. How's that for a treat from some super attractive student council president? Sir? Ma'am? Sir ma'am? OK...

Last chance!

Ever since this Honda FN2 Civic Type R Euro (sourced from Great Britain) arrived in Japan in a limited quantity of 2010 units, most and most JDM enthusiasts are willing to take advantage of this British-Japanese hot hatch alternative to the Civic Type R Sedan.

With the discontinuation of the Honda FD2 Civic Type R Euro sedan in Japan since August 2010, sales in Europe discontinued due to Euro 5 standards, and the Type R Euro is out of stock in Japan, it seems most Honda fans want more for the Type R Euro. For that, this must be the last chance to witness the Type R Euro due to inconsistent public demand.

Starting October 28, 2010, Japanese Honda fans are ready to witness Type R Euro for the final time, in 2010-spec, under 1500 units available. Replacing the Alabaster Silver Metallic color is the new Crystal Black Pearl color, that is always ready to show the dark side of the Civic Type R Euro. Three colors are available for the Type R Euro; Milano Red, Crystal Black Pearl, and Championship White.

Previously, this one costs 2,980,000 Yen (about 2.5 million pesos), but the price for the Honda Civic Type R Euro 2010-spec hiked to about 3 million Yen (or 2,580,000 Pesos), giving it a hard time to obtain this British gremlin.

With the final 1500 units available, will they savor the last dance with the legendary "Type R" name that became a sensation among Honda fans?! 

Special "ONE"

Special "ONE"

For those who listened the opening theme of the To Aru Kagaku no Railgun OVA, titled Future Gazer by fripSide, why not take a sip and listen to the closing theme, which is none other than Special "ONE" sung by Elisa, responsible for the closing themes of Kagaku no Railgun anime, Dear My Friend and Real Force.

This is the seventh maxi-single CD by Elisa. I don't really know what's in that song but I'm sure this is a nice one for those who want to savor the moment before getting ready for the Kagaku no Railgun OVA release this week, following the new story of Mikoto "Biri-biri" Misaka, Kuroko Shirai, Kazari Uiharu, and Ruiko Saten.

It seems fresh, but this song would be a perfect fit for a Railgun fan.

LIMITED EDITION:
A limited edition includes a Special "ONE". That is, a DVD of course. It includes the music video of Special "ONE" by Elisa. Hurry up and buy one because this edition's running out fast!

Could that guy be Jethro?!

Lia Ortega questions some guy named Jethro

I think that guy really is Jethro, you know, that guy behind "Mga Pangitain" on some episode on Imortal. On that episode, Lia Ortega (Angel Locsin) tries to ask some guy, whom we know it is Jethro, about what will happen on Mateo Rodriguez (John Lloyd Cruz).

He said about the background. There was a playground, red balloon, and a person with red eyes. A person with red eyes... a vampire?

Forester STi is back! (but it's Japan-only)

2011 Subaru Forester tS

Finally, for after three years, the third-generation Subaru Forester finally gets a STi variant (for a limited time), but unfortunately, that thing's for sale only in Japan...

Called the Forester tS (tS as in tuned by STi), this STi-tuned version of the Forester can be a thrilling experience for those who think the Forester S Edition is not their type. Limited to 300 units and its available until March 2011, do you think someone who are lucky enough to feel the rebirth of the Forester STi?

Key Points

1) On Exterior side, the Forester tS is equipped with the tS badge on the grille, STi badge on the back, STi sports muffler, 17-inch STi rims, STi front bumpers, and STi rear bumpers. These exterior features are a sure thing to call this sporty.

2) On the Interior side, the Forester tS offers black Alcantara seats with the STi logo on it, Sports Luminescent Cluster, STi steering wheel, tS side seal plate, sporty shift lever with the STi logo on it, STi engine start stop button colored in red, and a special key cover. This sporty interior is not quite to be called best, but it's fine, I can tell.

2011 Subaru Forester tS interior

3) Other equipments include front strut coil spring, rear damper coil springs, flexible tower bar front, support front, flexible draw stiffener rear, and flexible support rear.

4) Available in four colors; WR Blue Mica, Satin White Pearl, Obsidian Black Pearl, and Steel Silver Metallic.

My Comment: Do you think MotorImage Pilipinas will bring the Forester tS? I think not because this STi-tuned Forester is for Japanese customers only and limited on 300 units available until March 2011. 

More info (Japanese only):

http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/product/foresterts/index.html

Subaru "Third-Generation" Forester - Minor Change

Since September 2010, Fuji Heavy Industries just released the new generation Boxer engine, which is the first in more than two decades. Torque output has been increased by horsepower remains stale. The first car to be outfitted with this new-generation Subaru Boxer engine is none other than...

The facelifted third-generation Subaru Forester!





Subaru's next-generation Boxer Engine is now on the third-generation Subaru Forester as the third-generation of Subaru's crossover utility vehicle finally deserves a mid-life facelift, a first after three years of existence since its debut in December 2007.

The only thing changed on the exterior is the grille, only this time, it looks more similar to the Subaru Impreza XV. If you step inside the interior, the major changes happened in the third-generation Forester's minor facelift is the new climate control and upgraded instrumental cluster.





With that new dashboard, the Forester's minor change is truly a a step forward of being updated especially the Forester's latest nip tuck gets the new-generation Subaru Boxer engine.

The new FB20 DOHC 16-Valve Dual AVCS engine for the new Forester garners a power output of 148PS, torque output of 20kg・m, and the fuel economy of about 15.0 - 15.2km/L. It seems that Fuji Heavy Industries made the new type of boxer engine a bit economical for its increased fuel economy, and its fit to Japan's "eco-car genzei" system. The EJ20 engine for the 2.0XT variant remains stale, meaning nothing's change to the 2.0L Boxer Turbo engine that casts a power output of 230PS, torque output of 32.5kg・m, and the fuel economy of about 12.2 - 13.0km/L. The Forester can be equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed Automatic transmission based on the customers' tastes.

The Forester S Edition

Making a special addition the facelifted Forester is the new Forester S Edition. The S Edition is equipped with the high-performance EJ25 DOHC Turbo engine that has the power output of 263PS, torque output of 35.4kg・m, and the fuel economy of 9.8km/L. On the outside, you can check on the rear view and you'll see the S-Edition badge on it. On the inside, special S Edition seats in two-tone color, and special S Edition instrumental panel inspired by the fifth-generation Subaru Legacy. There's also a paddle shifters (5-speed automatic) armed on the new S Edition. The S Edition is the best Forester variant for Scooby enthusiasts.

My thoughts about the Forester:

With the new boxer engine added on the Forester's latest nip/tuck, I still got a feeling that the latest minor change pretty much about the same as the previous pre-facelift model. The S Edition, on the other hand, is mostly a cool addition to the Forester, ever since its special preview at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show at Sydney, Australia. The S Edition's 2.5L boxer turbo engine and the 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters made this a fun-to-drive variant. I hope that MotorImage Pilipinas got the memo and bring the Forester facelift with the new boxer engine available. What we still need is the Boxer Diesel engine like the ones in Europe but no, this engine is Euro 5 compliant and we can't get it because we are in a Euro2/3 compliant country. With the Outlander retreated from the Philippine market, guess this would be our suitor of choice.

Photo: Fuji Heavy Industries

The "sigas" of Bubble Gang

A "siga" is somewhat described by Filipinos for a tough guy. In Bubble Gang terminology, the "siga" can be taken a bit further for hilarious purposes and I would like to share it how those Bubble Gang sigas do and how it made me laughed.

Back in August 2008, there was a sketch on Bubble Gang called Bertong Siga. When one man (Ogie Alcasid) tries to quickly finishing drinking a bottle of beer, another man (Dennis Trillo) questions him why because does he afraid of his wife? Then the vendor (Boy2 Quizon) warns the man why he drank quick because, Bertong Siga's coming, and yes, Bertong Siga (Antonio Aquitania) is on the scene! Bertong Siga terrorizes men with his "gay punches". That part made me laughed. But the funniest is when Totoy Siga (Michael V.) showed up to pick a fight on Bertong Siga. Bertong Siga gay punched Totoy Siga, and as if this siga gets mad, Totoy Siga cried like a baby! ROFL!

In the August 06 episode of Bubble Gang, there is another siga, and this siga is none other than "Hipo Siga". When Antonio Aquitania and the boys playing basketball, this siga, played by Michael V, showed up and he warned this "siga" that one day, he will cover this guy with newspapers. This "hipo siga" attacks men by, you guessed it, pinching the enemy's buttocks! Told 'ya that "siga" is "hipo siga!" No wonder he was called "hipo siga" because he pinches the boys' buttocks! Go ahead! Pick a fight on "hipo siga" and he'll surely pinch your buttocks!

Then, in the September 10 episode of Bubble Gang, meet a different kind of siga! It's Kakaibang Siga! With the boys playing at the pool table, a man, who is Ogie Alcasid, showed up. This guy was a siga and ready to pick fights but doesn't know martial arts. This "kakaibang siga" is simple, he'll take off his own clothes and wrestle the enemy!

Whose Bubble Gang siga would you like to pick a fight for fun? The Bertong Siga? Hipo Siga? Kakaibang Siga?

THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 Prologue

THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 Prologue

Before THE IDOLM@STER 2 (日本名：アイドルマスター２) comes out this spring 2011, Columbia Music Entertainment will be releasing the Master Artist 2 series based on the upcoming sequel of The Idolm@ster. However, before these comes out this November to December, best to be served first with the prologue of The Idolm@ster Master Artist 2 series.

THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 Prologue features the main theme of The Idolm@ster 2, titled The Idolm@ster 2nd-mix, Daiketsu 2010 (by the IM@S 765PRO ALLSTARS), and Hikari. There is also a free talk part where the girls talk about how this comeback truly be this big. And yes, we can't wait to hear the voices of the girls from 765 Productions.

Best to be prepared yet before THE IDOLM@STER Master Artist 2 series comes out in early November to late December this year, or better, THE IDOLM@STER 2 comes out this spring!

♪You'll always be my number one...♪ Oops! Wrong one! That's from iDOL, sorry. ;-)

STARRING:

Eriko Nakamura as Haruka Amami

Manami Numakura as Hibiki Ganaha

Akiko Hasegawa as Miki Hoshii

Hiromi Hirata as Makoto Kikuchi

Asami Imai as Chihaya Kisaragi

Yumi Hara as Takane Shijou

Asumi Asakura as Yukiho Hagiwara

Asami Shimoda as Mami Futami and Ami Futami

Mayako Nigo as Yayoi Takatsuki

Naomi Wakabayashi as Producer Ritsuko Akizuki

Rie Kugimiya as Iori Minase

Chiaki Takahashi as Azusa Miura

Jethro's Blog in Imortal really exists!

Hey! Remember that one episode in Imortal? The blog called "Mga Pangitain ni Jethro"? I didn't realize that this blog as seen in Imortal do exists! It's real!

Check it out!
http://rokit-jethro.blogspot.com/2010/07/sa-restaurant.html

Oops! I accidentally followed it! Looks like the werewolves and vampires come knocking through our doors real soon.

"Rat's the way a-ha a-ha I like it a-ha a-ha"

On the October 22 episode of TV5's Lokomoko U, the probinsyanong gags really got ourselves out of boredom and in to watching Lokomoko U. Who says "magtanim ay di biro, maghapong nakayuko?"

In the Talentadong Family sketch, the family is all set for some costume party, because it is about time for Halloween. Rather than just tricks or treats, its the only trick or treat we get is the knock knock jokes from our granny of knock knock jokes.

Aside from that, the rats in Keso City make jokes about Grandpas and Grandmas, and closes with "Rat's the way a-ha a-ha I like it a-ha a-ha!"

In another episode of Bahaw Ikalawang Hain, business is usual at Blue's Bar while Mrs. Wang (Tuesday Vargas) meets Blue's family. Then, Blue (Empoy) shows up. Why does fate throws a bone on Blue?! Hurry up, Pinky. And then, Mrs. Wang (I mean, Lulu) singing Butsikik, leaving the Bahaw story to be continued next week.

And saving this for best for last, another round of Pinoy Brainless!

Another Cheche Bureche and another Baklang Grasa

Laugh trip time! The October 22 episode of Bubble Gang got gags having you disturbed by some drunk guys (and girls)! Also, there are sketches involve drunk men with funny misspelings, a different kind of security by any means of sniffing, an eccentric doctor with his eccentric practical jokes, the jaywalker, some "kutusan", and some amnesia patient.

Another Cheche Bureche episode happened on Bubble Gang, where Dad wants to take Cheche and Bureche at his friend's house in Pasig. Bureche thinks that this will be boring and so, Bureche wants to not come with Cheche and Dad. Dad showed up and "Is Bureche had a toothache?" Cheche nodded and Dad decided to bring those two at the birthday party. Cheche will be left at the party and Dad going to bring Bureche at the dentist. ARRGHHH for Bureche! Nice try.

Oily and Greasy are back for some dirty humor at Baklang Grasa. What just happened at Oily's stuff? It's just because that the place is clean that means that those taong grasa can't find something else to eat, until Greasy showed up eating "dirty ice cream". The dirty words coming out to their dirty mouths come throwing on themselves, until some "dirty old man" showed up near Greasy. Does the dirty old man wants some dirty dancing to Oily, or is it one of Oily's dirty tricks?!

Oh well, that's Baklang Grasa on Bubble Gang. LOL The dirtier it gets, the more fun we will get.

Rosalka and iDOL ended in the same date!

Despite the ravaging typhoon happened in the Philippines, and the longest duration of brownouts, did you guys made it to the ending? Two dramas in Philippine TV ended in the same date, October 22, 2010, and those dramas were Rosalka (starring Empress, Matt Evans, and Felix Roco) and iDOL (starring Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby, and Coco Martin)!

Rosalka ending and iDOL ending

First, let's talk about the Rosalka ending. when Rosa (Empress) persuades an angry mob, the monster Alka released from Rosa's back. Then, Wilfred (Dominic Ochoa) tries to kill Cecille (Mickey Ferriols), but Alka took the shot from Wilfred, henceforth both Rosa and Alka were killed (because Rosa and the monster Alka's lives were connected to one, if Alka dies, Rosa dies too.) Alka turned into a real baby, I saw it. Cecille carries Alka, and the cops arrested Wilfred because he killed Teddy. On the good side, Rosa was still alive! A miracle!

A year has passed and when Rosa, her mother Cecille, Jason (Felix Roco), and Rosa's friends visit Alka's burial. Rosa saw Aries (Matt Evans) and he told Rosa that he was going to study at Manila, and he apologizes for the series of events happened to Rosa. Guess Rosa and Jason were finally be together. That ends the daytime drama possessing a killer beauty, Rosalka.

With Rosalka ended, how about iDOL? Never thought this musical drama was too 35 episodes short.

In the ending, Vince (Sam Milby) and Lando (Coco Martin) fight the kidnappers together to rescue Billie (Sarah Geronimo). The kidnapper killed Lando, and Vince killed the kidnapper who killed Lando. The dying Lando told Billie to take good care of his siblings and he told Vince to take care of Billie. Billie narrated how Lando was her idol in her heart while at the funeral. She really felt how Lando is and why Lando was a good friend to Billie. She knew that this man sacrificed his life not just for Billie, but for his siblings. Then, Billie sang a song. I don't know what was the title of the song, but I cried.

Three months has passed, while Billie's parents went out for some BBQ delivery, one of Lando's siblings cried because...he's the only one who does not go to school! Then, Billie's rival, Dianna, approaches for an apology. Later, there was a charity concert happening, with Billie, Da Vince Code band, and other singers, enjoying singing for a cause. The most interesting is the duet between Vince and Billie.

It's hard to know that Dianna's father, a politician, was not her real father. But it doesn't matter. Dianna's father wants to come to America as a whole family. Back at the concert, Billie said a message about its hard about losing a family. In the past, Billie lost her sibling, and she faced challenges while her parents were imprisoned. So, Billie sang a song not just for the sake of a good friend, Lando, but for herself. By the way, the song was Kahit Kailan.

In the end, Billie and Vince are getting married. Now that's a happy ending, with a matching production number! ♪ You'll always be my number one ♪

Ah, the endings... wish both Empress and Sarah good luck for another projects!