By Kosuzu Kobato and Meij. Released in Japan on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website. Released in North America by Cross Infinite World. Translated by Dawson Chen. This is one of those books that I [...]
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Trash. I honestly enjoyed this quite a bit. It feels like a throwback to the 2000s with this kind of fanservice. It knows exactly what it’s going for and it delivers. It also has the brilliant idea of [...]
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The much anticipated Ayakashi: Romance Reborn from Otome Romance (formerly known at Voltage Inc.) has been released worldwide. In the game you play as Futaba who has unlocked her powers as an Onmyoji [...]
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Earlier this year, on Valentine’s Day in fact, Otome Romance ( formerly known as Voltage Inc.) announced a brand new game. Ayakashi: Romance Reborn definitely caught the attention of all otome fans, [...]
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The "Final" volume of this series just leaves a few more issues rather than be an enjoyable side story. Title: Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi (Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no) Genre: [...]
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By most accounts, this should be the manga's conclusion. Instead, we get an ending that's somehow not an ending. Title: Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi (Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no) Genre: [...]
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With the climax of this series not too far away, this volume feels like a stall.Title: Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi (Akaya Akashiya Ayakashi no) Genre: Drama Publisher: Media Factory (JP), [...]
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The seventh volume of this series cements its place in any manga fan's collection.Title: Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi (Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no) Genre: Supernatural Publisher: Media [...]
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Title: Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi (Aka ya Akashi ya Ayakashi no) Genre: Supernatural Publisher: Media Factory (JP), Yen Press (US) Creators: Nanao (art), HaccaWorks* (story) Translation: [...]
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Creator: Nanao Original story: HaccaWorks* U.S. publisher: Yen Press ISBN: 9780316351966 Released: December 2015 Original release: 2012 Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi was originally a visual [...]
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By nanao and HaccaWorks*. Released in Japan by Media Factory, serialization ongoing in the magazine Comic Gene. Released in North America by Yen Press. I’ve spoken before about how it can sometimes be [...]
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Back to our music article. Also back to Yasuharu-san. This time, as I promised, I took one of anime he worked on, but I never yet worked on. Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror, might not as scary as the title said. However, interestingly, it covered all our curiosity to Japanese classic horror. Something that really different to Western cultures, yet, also different to Asian culture. Yasuharu came up with many style to work on this anime. I choose Soogon, because this sounded a bit scary and sad. Though it had similarity to Jigoku Shoujo, this was my intention to make comparative writing on his work. To compare Soogon (mostly writen as Sohgon, I choose to write Soogon, because in hiragana it is written as so-o-go-n) with Kumo to Rouba to Shoujo, there was same characteristic: this include the multi type of instruments, including human's voices/choir. The effect of 'scary' yet terrorizing, however, was greater on Sohgon. Kumo to Rouba to Shoujo had simpler sounds while Soogon sounded more "grande". Just like Kumo to Rouba to Shoujo, Soogon was dominated by minor chords. Somehow, the formula between these two music score are closely alike. Though overall the music is not hard, but the "grande" effect was a major impact to the whole composition in Soogon. Now if you are challenging yourself to make a "horror" sound, that still has melody inside (because most of horror music score are very contemporary and hard to make into music transcript), try to use Yasuharu-san's formula: minor chords as domination, give some major chords, use different instrument that fit the feeling you want to create. So, E N J O Y the second work of our dark music master, Yasuharu Takanashi! ------------------ PACK DESCRIPTION: Total page: 1 File type:jpg Supplement: mp3, the title is Sohgon.mp3 ------------------- DOWNLOAD  Download page: here (420 Kb) For visualize download help, see FAQ: Download Problems at section #6 ------------------- Reading the additional articles below would also help j-madness.com to survive. Thank you very much for your support! Pre Order List Killzone Trilogy (PS3) Kono Bushitsu wa Kitaku Shinai Bu ga Senkyo Shimashita Portable: Gakuen Dog Ear Hen (Sony PSP) LEGO The Lord of the Rings (Nintendo Wii) New Releases Dance Central 3 (Xbox360 & Kinect) Danball Senki W (PS®Vita) Hello Kitty To Issho! Block Crash Z (Nintendo 3DS) Pokemon Black Version 2 (Nintendo DS) Chivalry: Medieval Warfare (DVD-ROM) (PC CD-ROM) Other Goods Nintendo 3DS LL (Blue x Black) Bayonetta Figure: Bayonetta Phat Company Ver. Kamen Rider Figure: New 1st
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One of my very very favorite song. I think I played this hundred times by years, and I don't feel tired of it. Winding Road is a beautiful sad love story -- or simply we call it ballad, that was chosen as the first closing song for Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi. Though formally, it looks easy to play or sing, I think a preparation is still needed. For singer, you really need to make sure that your pitch and "sliding" voice is in the correct tune. If voice part is taken over by music instrument, the strings -- would be the best choice because it can perform "glide" and or "glissando". The music instrument that really take advantage of this song is probably bassist which can perform freely and may create a lot of improvisation on each part. Number two, drummer might have the possibility. To perform this with pure acoustic instruments, whether a minimalist or in a grande way, is very possible. The use of guitar and piano as the only accompaniment would sound very sweet. While if you want to perform with a mini chamber or strings chamber, the result, I believe is a WOW! So just try it. Anyway, the reason I took Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi on this month theme is clear. It's all about spirit slayer and it's very Japanese. The story set up in historical events. Also, if you want to know how a kanji had formed and given meaning, this show is a must. Sadly, the series was forced to finished too soon while it could be longer. Anyway, just give a try to watch. The rest, E N J O Y!!! ------------------ PACK DESCRIPTION: Total page: 3 (2 musical sheets, 1 lyric + translation page) File type:jpg Supplement: mp3, ------------------- DOWNLOAD  Download page: here (364 Kb) For visualize download help, see FAQ: Download Problems at section #6 ------------------- Reading the additional articles below would also help j-madness.com to survive. Thank you very much for your support! Pre Order List Euro Truck Simulator 2 (DVD-ROM) (PC CD-ROM) Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side Double Pack (Nintendo DS) Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (Sony PSP) New Releases Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd (Nintendo 3DS) Dishonored (PS3) Fable: The Journey (Xbox360 & Kinect) smart as... (PS®Vita) Other Goods Puella Magi Madoka Magica Large Format Mouse Pad: Japanese Archery Excellent Model Limited One Piece Portraits of Pirates Figure: Nico Robin Repaint Ver. Assassin's Creed 3 - The Complete Official Guide - Collector's Edition
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Exactly a month ago, I post a transcribed sheet music from Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi called Reconciliation. So, this will be the second one. Still suits beginner, the tune is pretty basic. Violinist will not encounter difficulty since the range is only 2 octaves. I think the same goes to other instruments, as long as the range fits it. Anyway, more from Tenpou Ibun are on my list.. but, that will be for.. vocal and advance player. :) Stay alert! ------------------ DOWNLOAD Download page: here Download file: here ----------------- Reminder: Music Visual Interpretation Competition: JOIN NOW!
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Hello again and I hope you guys are in full spirit to start your routine back. I come up with Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi, as one of my favorite anime. It's pity that the story was 'forced' to finish so soon. For an anime with ancient period as the background, this is surely interesting. Why? Simply because Ootani Kou - the composer, tried to make the whole OST has energy from 'today'. It does not necessarily has to be sounded with Japanese traditional music structures, instead, he plays around with jazz and chinese influence. Reconciliation is one of his work in this anime with chinese influence and easy mood style. I do believe beginner-intermediate violinist can play this. The highest note is E (mi), so it means you will encounter changing position. For beginners, force the part 1 octave lower so you will be able to handle it. Both tune and chords are pretty simple. So I believe most of beginners whom learning other instrument can play this sheet as well. Have fun and E N J O Y ------------------ DOWNLOAD Download page: here Download file: here ---------------- Sponsored by Bijin Store simply anime styles and kanji arts on T-shirt and merchandise!
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Ayakashi: Classic Japanese Horror is an anthology series and a fictional retelling of three classic Japanese horror tales. The series aired in 2006 and was the third Fuji TV series to be broadcasted in the noitaminA slot. The story begins … Continue reading →
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Hmm… I really don’t click with titles that involve so many guns… Either that, or there’s something about propeller that just doesn’t click with me. Anyway, Ayakashibito is one of Propeller’s earliest works, being released in 2005. I decided to play the Chinese localization (despite it being a Taiwan company) because it was really well [...]
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An eroge I would like to share with you all which I found pretty cool, funny, and interesting. This eroge is full of ecchiness, cute chibis, nekomimi, cute 2D girls and other things. Check this one out. CG pack download is at the bottom.     Megaupload: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TWSZT1WZ
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Bakeneko: Episodes 9-11 This story follows a creepy medicine seller who is more than meets the eye. He comes across a family that suddenly has the loss of a beloved daughter and then starts being attacked by an evil spirit. This arc serves as a mystery for 2 episodes then suddenly the reason is reviled and [...] Related posts:Ayakashi – Japanese Classic Horror: Part 2Ayakashi – Japanese Classic Horror: Part 1
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Tenshu Monogatari: Episodes 5-8 A simple story about a man falling in love with a forgotten goddess….. well maybe not so simple… These goddess’s all live together with their head forgotten goddess Uba and terrorize the land by eating humans. Tomi-Hime one days meets this young man named Zusho that she falls in love with and him [...] Related posts:Ayakashi – Japanese Classic Horror: Part 3Ayakashi – Japanese Classic Horror: Part 1
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