Anime, Otakism and the Rantings And Ravings of Japanese Popular Culture
It wasn’t much of an adventurous journey, really. Basically, Yoko departed Amazon Japan in Tokyo on 28th February, took a flight, stopped by Subic Bay Freeport in the Philippines for a short break, before finally making her way over to Singapore. She arrived this morning, 29th February at 6am, while I was still snuggling in bed. Some time around 10am, she arrived at my doorstep with her escort, the Fedex delivery man.
Yoko’s flight route right after the break.
I guess this post’s title could be applied for 2 matters. My examination, as well as my Gurren Lagann DVDs. Just this morning, the FEDEX delivery man brought in my amazon package. To my surprise, it was intact. No ripped up box with missing DVDs that were sent to the MDA, unlike my previous package. Whew, I guess luck is on my side this time. I hope it’s on my side too, when I order the Evangelion 1.0 DVD.
Just in case you are bored of me blabbering on and on, I shall reveal evidence of the loot.
Still in the pretty shrink wrap
Kita!!! Finally, the moment I’ve been waiting for.
Hurry with your order before the timer runs out!!!
Preorder your copy of Evangelion 1.0 NOW~!!!
Now, time for me to get a few other people together to order this awesome release.
I just came back from my first examination paper which I screwed up pretty badly. Just when I felt that the whole of today was ruined, a piece of news made my day much better. At least I’m smiling now. Screwing up and not getting an A does not feel as depressing now.
A Rei a day, to cheer me and any other people who are feeling down up
Continue reading ‘DVD Release Date Announced!!! Evangelion Made My Day’
The fifth DVD of Gurren Lagann was released a few weeks ago, and I finally got it. There was the regular edition as well as the limited release edition. A cookie for anyone who guessed which one I got my hands on.
Continue reading ‘Gurren Lagann DVD 5 Special Audio Dorama CD’
Even before Gurren Lagann ended, I have always wanted to get the original limited edition R2 DVDs. When I went to Akihabara last money, the son-of-a-gun shopkeeper refused to sell me the DVDs as he kept insisting that I did not understand Japanese and hence was not suitable for purchasing them. That arsehole. He pissed me off, that bastard.
After that, I decided to order online, and unfortunately, they were all out of stock. All 3 volumes that have currently been released are totally sold out. The only way of getting them? Yahoo Japan Auctions. Shipping’s not cheap, and the Japanese are crazy people when it comes to bidding on auctions. Hence, my chances of getting them at an acceptable price are pretty low.
The DVDs are awesome looking, especially volume 2, which comes together with the box to contain till volume 4.
Here are the pictures of the 3 volumes.
Volume 1
I am still mad at the MDA for graciously screwing up my brand-new DVDs.
I ordered some Black Lagoon R2 DVDs from amazon japan a few months ago. Spent over 300 bucks on them,and I wanted to keep them in mint,or at least tip-top condition. The DVDs arrived just a few days after ordering. Nice,such efficiency. When I opened the box,I was greeted by the artbox casings which came with the limited edition DVDS. Where the hell did my DVDs go?!?! Attached to the receipt was a freaking pamphlet given by the MDA. DHL decided to get smart and send my DVDs to that goddammed censorship board for checking. I called the MDA up and realised that I had to pay$1.50 per DVD… Since when did I have to pay such money for importing DVDs.
Continue reading ‘Importing DVDs into Singapore,the island where everything undergoes censorship’
I’m tired of trying to argue that anime fans in Singapore should be banned from downloading fansubs.So,ODEX,I shall share with you the secret of how to make the money that you desperately need. And no need to thank me.
Continue reading ‘ODEX, Let Me Share With You How To Make Money’
If you haven’t been reading around, go to here or here . Looks like ODEX has caught its prey. And from the look of the list,I doubt that the fine is going to be cheap. I think that letter’s gonna scare everyone into hiding and stopping their torrent downloads. I’m sure everyone is pissed about it,but no one can do anything about it. After all,it’s Singapore we are talking about. People can talk and talk, but no action done. I know how it feel, as it just takes something minor to get you in trouble with the authorities, in Singapore.
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