Sorry France-tan but others think that Laura's too popular...

IS Character Survey Ranking
by Comic Toranoana

There was a recent survey happened at the Comic Toranoana Akihabara Store B, regarding which Infinite Stratos female is their best pick. Nope, I don't mean you were at the Lexus CPO (Certifed Pre-Owned) dealerships at the Setagaya Ward, figuring out which Lexus IS is the best to start with.

On the survey that asked anime otakus who watched Infinite Stratos from the first episode to the last episode, or trying to watch it again via the Infinite Stratos DVD or Blu-Ray Vol. 1, on sale now, most otakus preferred the German brute Laura Bodewig (ラウラ・ボーデヴィッヒ) over the other IS characters. Charlotte "Charles" Dunois (シャルロット "シャルル" デュノア)was placed 3rd on the survey while 4th goes to the abrasive Huang Ling Yin or should we say Fan Rinin (凰鈴音), representative cadet from Britannia, Cecilia Alcott (セシリア・オルコット) in 5th, and the Japanese student who looked like MGS4's Raging Raven in Beauty form, Houki Shinonono (篠ノ之箒) landed in 6th!

Laura Bodewig

Why Laura? First of all, she's more of a brute in battles because of her IS known as Schwarzer Roeger and her right eye that has some kind of nanomachines on it. I'm highly terrified over to this battle-scarred German but despite her aggressiveness, she shows her lighter side on episode 9 (the beach episode).

If you say her name, I say I felt like I survived the Lexus ISF Nurburgring lap time of eight minutes and eighteen seconds. Looks like I'm spending my eight minutes and eighteen seconds of Green Hell with Laura Bodewig.

Speaking of which, does anyone have IS Vol. 1 DVD or Blu-Ray? Don't stop because the IS Vol. 2 DVD or Blu-Ray is here. Those living in Japan, set your navi system to your nearest stores and find that IS DVD or Blu-Ray Vol. 2! For English speaking customers, find it on CDJapan.

A Hyundai Tucson iX spotted in a Green Rose episode (?)

Hyundai Tucson iX on a
Green Rose episode

Hey, is that the Hyundai Tucson iX in a Green Rose episode?

That Hyundai Tucson iX was a personal ride from SR Corporation's David Tobias (Gardo Versoza). Relax, this isn't the first time we encounter Mr. Tobias' ride on a Green Rose episode. There was a previous episode where the Hyundai Tucson iX shown barely while David Tobias' having a conversation with Edward Fuentabella (Jake Cuenca).

I never seen that thing coming...

Besides, the Pinoy version of Green Rose is almost finished. Only three episodes remaining. Previously on the April 23 episode, Gina (Alessandra De Rossi) wants to kill Edward by any means of car accident but the bastard jumped off and Gina died. On the April 24 episode, Jerome Delgado (Jericho Rosales) and his faithful bodyguard crashing through some gang hideout and geez, I love this kind of fight scene and Jerome's martial arts is getting more interested. With three episodes left, will Jerome and the gang reveal that Edward is the murderer against Chairman Tuazon? Tune in up until Friday!

To Aru Majutsu no Index II Original Sound Track 2

To Aru Majutsu no Index II
Original Sound Track 2

Well, as we know, To Aru Majutsu no Index II, the second chapter of the original one that was based on the highly acclaimed sci-fi fantasy light novel, was just ended months ago, and I'm sure you finally witnessed the second chapter of Toma Kamijo's adventures in the never-ending battle beyond good and evil. This second season was psychologically fun to watch 'till the very end and some of you have To Aru Majutsu no Index II Original Sound Track 1 in your anime soundtrack collection.

Don't stop here because Part Two of the To Aru Majutsu no Index II Original Sound Track is here and what you see on the front cover is none other than Last Order (a mini Misaka clone). Aside from that, it has the second set of original music scores made possible by I've Sound's Maiko Iuchi. That's not all, the TV-sized versions of Mami Kawada's See visionS and Maon Kurosaki's Memories Last are also included.

This is extreme to the highest degree and you are now relieving the intense Index II moments up to the last tune.

It's Geneon Universal Entertainment's way of saying thank you for supporting Majutsu no Index II up to the last drop!

Why the new 2012 Subaru Stella Custom doesn't come with the RS variant

2012 Subaru Stella Custom

Aw, too bad for those Scooby fans waiting for it. When the 2012 Subaru Stella (based on the 5th generation Daihatsu Move that was launched since December 2010) was launched yesterday, in May 24, 2011, they were offered in both the normal Stella for simple customers and the Stella Custom for hardcore customers.

However, there is a sudden twist on the 2012 Subaru Stella Custom. As I observed, Fuji Heavy Industries didn't offer the turbocharged RS variant, which is offered from the fifth-generation Daihatsu Move Custom.

2011 Daihatsu Move Custom

Why did they made such an unfair decision. This is just like when Nissan didn't offer the "Pure Drive" idling stop variant for their recently launched 3rd generation Nissan Moco, which its original stablemate, the third generation Suzuki MR Wagon has the idling stop function.

Is this some kind of a "we're only giving them what they want" scenario? Come on Fuji Heavy Industries, you sourced the new Stella via Daihatsu, why you didn't ask them for a turbocharged Stella Custom RS variant? Are you giving them what they want?

You know what, never mind. I might have to reconsider my thoughts before buying the latest TNP27 Stella and Stella Custom.

What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts.

Ano nga kaya?

On Banana Split's new segment "Ano nga kaya?", how can people do something about air? For people lacking air, their bringing their own air by any means of tank. For those beggars who can't buy air, they're begging for air, and what if air become business? What do you think if air is for something?

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE OF THE DAY:

Sabi ni Pedro: Pare, Malungkot ka ata?

Sagot si Juan: Marami akong problema pre!

Sabi ni Pedro: Wala yun pre, tumingin ka lang sa akin...

Sabi ni Juan: Pare naman, please wag mo nang dagdagan pa.

According to Jason Francisco, 2,789 viewers love that joke while 8 viewers aren't!

Second Generation Subaru Stella (LA100F/LA110F)

2012 Subaru Stella and
2012 Subaru Stella Custom

The Subaru Stella is back and today, the latest Subaru Stella is now based on the Daihatsu TNP27 Move, as part of making the Subaru Kei Car line-up all based from Daihatsu models under the agreement between Toyota Group and Fuji Heavy Industries for the "Toyobaru FT-86" project, so on, so forth.

The normal Subaru Stella was actually based on the Daihatsu Move (LA100S) and only the side lights have changed from the color orange to white. The new Stella Custom, on the other hand, is highly based on the latest Daihatsu Move Custom but the front received some minor changes to make it more like a Subaru than a Daihatsu, even when both the new Stella and the new Stella Custom were built from Daihatsu!

Unlike the Move Custom, which offers a turbo variant, the Stella Custom does not have a turbo engine, which makes it a huge mistake why the new Stella Custom did not offer such a crazy engine. Both the new Stella and the new Stella Custom are equipped with Daihatsu's KF 3-cylinder 660cc DOHC DVVT engine that produces a power output of 52PS/7200rpm, torque output of 6.1kg・m/4000rpm, and it comes with the CVT for optimized fuel economy. One special surprise for the both of them is the new Idle Stop and Go function that automatically shuts off the engine when stationary. With the Idle Stop and Go equipped, the new Stella series' fuel efficiency are guaranteed to be TNP27, that is 27km/L. No wonder they keep the promise to be Subaru's very own TNP27.

The new Stella comes in six colors such as Pearl White III, Bright Silver Metallic, Black Mica Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic II, Light Rose Mica Metallic, and Fine Blue Mica Metallic. The new Stella Custom, on the other hand, offers five colors such as Pearl White III, Bright Silver Metallic, Black Mica Metallic, Sparkling Orange Crystal Metallic, and Fine Blue Mica Metallic.

My Comment:
Sourced from Daihatsu, the new Subaru Stella and new Stella Custom are now labeled to be TNP27 because both of them will receive the new Idling Stop function that automatically shuts off the engine when stationary. The idling stop function is Subaru's first but don't even think about it because Daihatsu made this technology on the fifth-generation Daihatsu Move. It's the six-star cluster meets TNP27 technology because this is the fifth-generation Daihatsu Move photoshopped as the new Subaru Stella. Find out how good really is when you are taking a test drive with the new TNP27 Stella! If you want to experience it first hand, why not arrange a test drive at your nearest Subaru dealers across Japan?

Photo: Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Officially official? 2012 Honda Fit Shuttle to be released this mid-June?

2012 Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid

Is this officially official?

Scoop:

http://www.carview.co.jp/news/0/147219/

According to this article, the new launch date of the 2012 Honda Fit Shuttle is slated for June 16 launch. This car originally to be released in mid-March but later delayed because of the Great Northeastern Japan Earthquake since March 11, 2011 and also the parts shortage.

Besides, it's too late to launch it because Toyota launched the Prius Alpha MPV since May 13 but delivery is delayed to April 2012. I think Honda may follow suit that once the Fit Shuttle's released (in both the Gas and Hybrid variants), delay of deliveries may follow. orz

Kia Forte Koup - Forza 3 Owner's View

Are you the Forte Koup GDI?

The first Kia to be made it
on Forza 3!

It may be a Civic Si clone,
but this Korean is worth it!

Final Impressions: Over the years, not even a single Kia car made it on the racing video games not until July 2010 when Forza Motorsport 3 placed the Kia Forte Koup, launched since June 2009, in the World Class Car Pack, making the Kia Forte Koup the first Kia car that made it on the racing video games and Forza 3 was its first to feature this car!

Known in some countries as the Cerato Koup or as the Shuma in China, the Forte Koup is the sportiest Kia ever made to outwit the likes of the USDM Honda Civic Si Coupe, even when the Forte Koup was just a Korean clone car of the USDM Honda Civic Si Coupe! orz

Despite the Kia Forte Koup is not powerful enough, it can be a perfect car to decorate whatever they want. They can also duplicate the Kia Kinetic Motorsports Forte Koup Race Car as well, which can be a bigger deal.

Because the Kia Forte Koup is classified as a sports car, this is the first Kia car that ever made it on the racing games, and Forza Motorsport 3 is the first racing video game to feature this Kia! Congratulations. Looks like the Kia Forte Koup is truly a world class Korean FF sports car after all.

Soul Sports

Bridgestone Potenza

Bridgestone's Potenza tires used to be "the only F1 tire" because it was proven to be highly responsive in Formula One cars. Now that Bridgestone is out on the F1 and replaced by Pirelli, it seems that the Potenza name and the Bridgestone brand continues to be deteriorated due to low recognition.

Despite this, the Philippines still bringing good recognition to Bridgestone and for that, Philippine Allied Enterprises Corporation, Philippine Bridgestone distributor, unveiled the new line of Potenza sports tires. The Potenza S001 and Potenza Adrenalin RE002 are now finally arrived in the Philippines and owners of high-performance sports cars will be happy to know about the tire that used to be "the only F1 tire".

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/bridgestone-launches-new-potenza-tires-in-the-philippines

Don't hit "Reply All" just yet. We want to experience the "Soul Sports" offered from the Japanese tire brand.

Even though he didn't made the Pole Position, S. Vettel still reigns at Spain

The May 22, 2011 Spain GP was a close one. Even though his teammate, Mark Webber, outwitted Sebastian "S. Vettel" Vettel for Pole Position, S. Vettel still conquered the Spain GP and it was a close one against Lewis Hamilton. I though Lewis Hamilton gonna make it first but S. Vettel made it barely.

Scoop:

http://paultan.org/2011/05/22/vettel-holds-off-hamilton-to-win-the-spanish-gp-button-3rd/

So far, in terms of teams, Red Bull Racing is in the lead by 185 points. McLaren-Mercedes still on 2nd place at 138 and Ferrari? 75 points.

Further reading:

http://www.formula1.com/results/team/

Will S. Vettel conquer the Cote D'Azur this May 29? Or there will be other F1 racers hindering his progress? Stay tuned!

Puro tayo iyakan, mag-laugh trip muna tayo!

At the start, we saw Vice Ganda messing around some scenes from 100 Days To Heaven, Mula sa Puso, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Mara Clara, and Green Rose. Well, that's Vice Ganda, this kind of personality blows out 999,999,999,999 horsepower of fun and entertainment on Vice Ganda's first talk show titled Gandang Gabi Vice!

I'm glad we saw Showtime's residental judge starting his own talk show and wow, this could be fun! Yes, we witness Vice Ganda's 999,999,999,999 horsepower of madness and fun while having fun with the special guests.

I bet it's all talk, all comedy, on Vice Ganda's new show airing every Sunday nights and I bet this is much more of a threat to GMA's late night Saturday TV show, Comedy Bar.

Keep up the good work, Vice Ganda! We always want more of your maximum horsepower mayhem to put a smile on our faces!

Also, I wonder, upon Vice Ganda bringing in Mang Virgillo, he sang the "Hayop Na Combo" song. Hey, I'm kinda familiar with that...

Not only that, Vice Ganda offers tips in a segment called Vice Ganda. He'll brings a special guest to offer viewers some tips. The pilot episode offered Bea Alonzo as first. Every week, Vice Ganda brings a special guest to solve your life problems.

How can you say about Gandang Gabi Vice? Is it worth it?

The second half of the Goin Bulilit Palawan special!

The second part of the Goin Bulilit Palawan special, aired on May 22, 2011, is definitely BIDA BEST SA TAGARAW! What happened on Part Two were;

- Goin Bulilit music video of ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2011 theme song "Bidabest sa Tagaraw" with lyrics edited with Palawan-related! BIDABEST SA PALAWAN!

BIDABEST SA PALAWAN!

- Beach gags and snorkeling

Nice swimming!

AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!

- Round 2 of the Palawan for All, All for Palawan, Palarong Pambata 2011 Moose Gear Yellow vs. Moose Gear Blue! Game 2 is titled Unahan Unahan sa Palawan!

Palarong Pambata 2011

Unahan unahan sa Palawan

- THIS JUST IN! Meet the monkeys responsible for theft in Palawan!

- Round 3 of the Palawan for All, All for Palawan, Palarong Pambata 2011 Moose Gear Yellow vs. Moose Gear Blue! Game 3 is called Ikot Bulilit!

Ikot Bulilit

- Of Salisbury Steak and "caught in the cam" for Angel and Phil! That's what Phil get from being the 100th customer for Salisbury Steak!

Is that Phil and Angel on the date?

- Game 4 of the Palarong Pambata 2011 is called Don't Drop It Like It's Hot!

Don't Drop It Like It's Hot

- How's it feel to be in Palawan's Asturias Hotel?

Inside Asturias Hotel

- Final round of the Palarong Pambata 2011 on the Goin Bulilit summer special is Tat-Salok?

Tat-Salok?

...and Moose Gear Yellow wins! CONGRATULATIONS!

Moose Gear Yellow wins the game!

FINAL IMPRESSIONS: I really enjoyed the Goin Bulilit Palawan special! See you next summer!