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moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Game with cute art and entertainingly bizarre premise. A classic, definitely worth a try.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Online journal with lovely collections of photo essays by newer artists. Great examples of photojournalism.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Another in the SMT series, which differentiates itself with a tactical RPG gameplay rather than just turn by turn. Again, the plot is apocalyptic but is set in modern Tokyo rather than a futuristic or post-apocalyptic one. While it feels lighter than some of the others, the implications of your choices still feel just as heavy, and there are plenty of endings to choose from. Good game.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

It was a good movie set in a good era about John Lennon but unlike other movies about Beatle's band members, did not overplay the Beatles. In fact they didn't play the Beatles at all. Aaron Johnson and Kristen Scott Thomas were amazing.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

They're friendly guys that play good melodies and sing interesting lyrics that don't seem very emotional but somehow feel like they describe life. They're pretty good.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

This anime is based off the Japanese light novel series of the same name about a group of immortals during the prohibition era. It features unique story, funky music, a great cast of characters (including sadists and true narcissists), and blood and gore with the exact right amount of creepiness. One of my favorite series.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

WOGE is a unique anime series set in an American-ish word (and includes actually kind of accurate English subtitles) made for Japanese MTV. Um... Honestly you just have to give it a try. The combination of ridiculous characters, vocal acting, and funny animation just makes it hilarious. This episode is iconic to the series. It's Necessary~

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

"Oshakashama" The first song I heard that made me really love this band. It's catchily complex, and a bit existential. I love that guitar riff.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

I love these French guys. They constantly put out songs that with funky riffs that won't get out of my head. I love that their songs are catchy yet complex.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Though they recently went major, Negoto retains the sound of an all-girl indie rock band from Japan. Like a lot of Japanese indie rock, their songs are light and melodic. I was impressed with how much power and energy they put into their songs, which I find lacking in a lot of all-female rock groups. Their debut single "Charon" is a good song to start with.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

They don't follow cheesy trends, and encourage innovation. Most of all, they make high quality and affordable prices a requirement.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Simple, raw, Japanese indie rock. Sometimes you can't tell if they're energetic or apathetic. Their songs tend to be light, not particularly emotional or angsty, it's simple, clean, and honest. For a first listen I recommend "everything is my guitar."

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Yuzu is a duo that started out as street musicians and then quickly rose to fame with their charming, folky pop songs. They've evolved their style over time without becoming cheesy. My personal favorites will still be the tambourine and harmonica filled songs of their earlier years, like Sayonara Bus and Natsuiro.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Yes, they are a cheesy idol boy band from one of Japan's top corporate music companies. BUT I will tell you that even though their looks are mediocre and their songs are just well written consumer pop, their variety shows are hilarious and despite being tops in terms of popularity in Japan, they don't get too full of themselves. I applaud them for that. And yeah, their songs do get catchy.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Made by the same makers of the Ace Attorney series, it's a different type of detective story but contains the same kind of feel. The story line and addition of 3D graphics and the unique gameplay makes this puzzle-detective-problem solving game so fun I was worried I'd beat it too fast. Like the Ace Attorney games however, it's a singular story line so replay value isn't great.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Unique gameplay, one of the rare games I've seen that takes full advantage of the DS's two screens and touch screen format. Interesting storyline set to an accurate portrayal of modern Shibuya, Tokyo, so much so that it's almost like being a tourist. Fun music, and good replay value. Definitely worth a try.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Graniph is a clothing company from Japan that specializes in t-shirts (and variations) with graphics by designers all over the world. Moderately priced, they ship all over including the US. They're starting to carry more diverse items than just T-shirts as well, and they have some good shipping deals at times. Great place for graphic tees, or that one simple item to spice things up.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

Brilliant movie about one of France's iconic singers. Marion Cotillard's performance is incredible! She kept me totally enraptured.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

A "cheerier Bjork" is a pretty good way to describe her, as far as first impressions go. Japanese-Swedish, Her self-produced debut album "Though I'm Just Me" is full of catchy, folky pop songs that are sweet without being cheesy.

moriandyama recommended this 1 year, 6 months ago

The majestic active volcano in Seattle's backyard, it's awesome for hiking. Well kept trails and friendly rangers, with a variety of difficulties. The sights of snow in winter and wildflowers in warmer weather are breathtaking.