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ラク×ガキ (Rakuxgaki) will release their first mini-album titled 「カミサマノツクリカタ」(Kamisama no tsukurikata) on 2019.10.30. It will have six songs and come in one type. More details TBA later. They will also have a one man on 2019.12.23 at 東高円寺二万電圧 (Higashi Koenji 20,000 Voltage).

Tensai will release their last single "絶対的☆魔法少女" (Zetsutaiteki ☆ mahou shoujo) on 2019.08.19. Type A Cost: 1,500 yen 1.SE 2.絶対的☆魔法少女 3.諭吉ROCK弐 Type B Cost: 1,000 yen 1.SE 2.絶対的☆魔法少女 3.絶対的☆魔法少女(off vocal) 4.諭吉ROCK弐(off vocal)

DADAROMA will release a new mini-album titled 「dadaism♯5」on 2019.10.30. More details TBA later. They will hold a free one man at Shinjuku Blaze on 2019.09.29 in which the new costumes, new goods, and other announcements will be revealed.

Pretty much agree with this. I've seen many male fans at VK lives/store events, and band members are nice to their male fans at those lives/events just like they are to the female fans. Often, bands are happy and love to meet with fans regardless of gender. As for the topic, I think, as previous posts have already stated it, the female fans are into the bands for the looks, and many female fans (as I've seen) want their favorite band member to notice them; hence why they dress up and/or shout out their name during lives. Although, it doesn't mean that female fans aren't into the music as well. For male fans, I've seen them talk about the music more and collecting the music, but it's not uncommon to see male fans admire the band members for their appearances/looks.

サト (Sato), who has been playing as a support drummer for MAMIRETA since the end of March 2019, will officially join the group as the new drummer. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SATO_mamire

Kazuki (ex-Screw), other than doing random support gigs, is now a bar owner in Tokyo. And Manabu (ex-Screw) is still around doing support gigs as well. Other than K, I'm not sure what the other members of Born are doing.

コドモドラゴン (Codomo Dragon) will release a new single titled "アノニマス " (Anonymous) on 2019.10.30. Limited Edition Type A - 1,980 yen (tax included) CD 1.アノニマス (Anonymous) 2.楽曲A (Track A/TBA) DVD 1.アノニマス (PV+メイキング) [Anonymous (PV+Making)] Limited Edition Type B - 1,980 (tax included) CD 1.アノニマス (Anonymous) 2.楽曲A (Track A/TBA) DVD 1.アノニマス (マルチアングルPV) [Anonymous (Multiple Angles PV)] Regular Edition Type C - 1,650 yen (tax included) 1.アノニマス (Anonymous) 2.楽曲A (Track A/TBA) 3.楽曲B (Track B/TBA) 4.アノニマス (inst) 5.楽曲A (inst) (Track A instrumental/TBA) 6.楽曲B (inst) (Track B instrumental/TBA) They will also hold their tour final at Tsutaya O-East on 2020.01.05.

Hi! Welcome to MH! Hope you have a great time on here ^^ And nice to meet another Gazette fan What's your favorite release/song(s) by them?

I will let the Wikipedia answer that one xD (Just follow the Japanese/Kanji titled ones, I think. It's kind of confusing ^^; There's also a random spin-off game in there. It's completely unrelated to the main game, but has the same characters [from the original version] and a very different story.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakuoki#Video_games (A lot ^^;) What? o.o I need to see this... soon, lol. Interesting. Well, the game is "technically" broken into two parts for every guy's route. But I guess most people are used to having otome games released all in one. Hm, I'd have to play it first before forming an opinion on that. I just checked, and wow, you are right. The two games together are much cheaper than a majority of full-priced otome games. I remember otomes games used to cost me a fortune, lol. Damn, I'm tempted to buy it now and play it X'D Yes. There is a manga for it 😂 Actually, I should say there is two manga series. One is a short series that shows two of the endings in the game, and then there's another full on series, I think. I haven't read either one, so I don't know for sure. So, yeah, Hakuouki has neatly covered all bases XD

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LOL I-I was giving a generous description of him XP But yeah, on a serious note, he was a serious bastard in every other route but his own. After seeing him act like a psycho in some of those routes, I was not looking forward to romancing with him. (Although, I thought he still looked cool despite being half-crazy >,>) As a random comment, in the initial game, Kazama's route lacked the most details and felt rushed for the most part. Thankfully the newer versions fixed that problem and managed to flesh out his route. Haha, yes~ He looked super cool in those tattoos! Not to mention, he was like an ace with a gun when everyone wsa using swords XP I grew fond of him during Harada's route. It was completely unexpected for me, but I liked his character development in that one. Not to mention, he had amazingly beautiful long hair In other routes, well... Yes, he was a big douche 😅 Yamazaki is dateable, too? O.O Wow... No guy is off limits in this game! LOL Yes, I must play the Steam version ASAP X'D I guess because it was super popular? X'D I mean, they made so many versions of it (that I lost count, lol) with each game adding something new whether it be an additional gameplay mechanic or added scenes/plot threads. Did you know they also have an action game for Hakuouki? (Don't play it. It's bad.) Hence why they also made two movies for Hakuouki despite already having an animated series for it

Wow, this is crazy and sad to hear 😕 I used to shop a lot at Osaka Zeal Link, too. I remember they (Zeal Link) had some of the best pre-order privileges. I'm going to miss getting stuff from there =\

This has always confused me. Why make another season of something as timeless and classic like FLCL (and other anime series)? It doesn't need to be touched and be potentially ruined by another season/spin-off/sequel/etc., lol. I know there are instances where another season/sequels/remakes/etc. could actually work in the franchise's favor. But more often than not, it tends to ruin said series/franchise.

Oh! Oops, I completely misunderstood again ^^; (I think I need new reading glasses...) Yeah, that was super sad. In each guy's route, all the other characters died or disappeared ;w; Ugh, and yes! Poor Yamazaki! He was sacrificed in every route, which made me so sad because he was a kind and nice guy. What? o_o; Uh... wow. Those new routes sound like I'm going to need some big tissue boxes oAo Haha, yes X'D She made the perfect RP vessel, lol. If you end up watching it, I'd love to know what you think about it xD Hmm, yeah, I agree with you there. Hijikata's overall route felt a bit lackluster when compared to some of the other guys. Saito's character is super attached to those principles X'D Especially the way he talks about the sword, the bushido code, and 'orders'. It's like... that's all there is to his life Although, I did like how he eventually warmed up in the end X'D Also, I always thought it was interesting how Kazama, in some of the other routes, went full on Mr. Menacing Bad Guy. It crushes me a little on the inside when I see him act so insanely evil, lol. In the original, it was Hijikata, Saito, Okita, Heisuke, Harada, and Kazama. People like Nagakura and Sanan were important, supporting characters to the story, depending on whose route it was. There was no romance involved with them. I know the new versions has the three new guys, but there's even more than just the three of them? My head is spinning a little from all the available choices o_o;

Hmm, I don't know if it's frowned upon. To me, I don't think it matters whether you use it or not. As long as you get enjoyment out of it, then that's all that matters ^^ Ahhh, the bad endings ;__; Especially Okita's endings? Or any of the other bad ones? 😭 Some of those were super hard to sit through. So I don't blame you~ Bad endings in VN never make me feel comfortable or good ;w; Um, well... I mean, it's nice to see the guys talk and move around X'D Although, I guess it was interesting to see the way the anime tries to connect each 'route' with the bigger plot thread. But uh, yeah, I think it's better to play the game because the anime is kind of confusing (especially if you haven't played the game before) and the MC comes off even more boring and flat than she already is in the game ^^; The quality of most otome animes is subpar at best when compared to their game counterpart >,> So yeah, I don't really recommend touching otome animes 😅 Yes, Kent! That was his name! Haha, yeah, I think he was the least... douchey? X'D Shin also wasn't that bad either. Some of those other guys, though 👀 Haha, omg, yeah! Harada is so funny and sweet. Despite his flirtatiousness, I loved how he had a big heart underneath and really cared for the Chizuru (the MC's canonical name)~ It was just so cute and adorable Also, it made me smile when he said that his ultimate dream was to marry a girl and settle down. Like that was unexpected, but so sweet, haha. (And hell, yes. That spear made him look so good ^_~) Okita was such a strange one. Like he constantly threatened to kill Chizuru in a joking manner but then ended up liking her, lol. I did like his personal growth throughout the game. I guess since Hijikata is the 'main' guy, so he's bound to be popular. And Saito comes off as the 'cool' type so maybe that's why he's got lots of fans? (At least from my perspective.) Wow, you can romance Nagakura and Sanan in the new game? o_o Okay... Interesting X'D Ahhh, now I feel like I have to play the new version asap to learn about those new guys My curiosity about them is bursting at the seams XP Ahhh~ Not going to lie, but I really loved Kazama because I am a sucker for guys with red eyes X'D (It also helped that his route was pretty good, too.) Aside from him, I actually liked Saito 'cause I thought his purple hair was cool, and I admired his steadfast principles. But now that I think about it, he can come off as a semi-boring character because of his stubbornness 🤔 (Also, sorry for taking so long with this response. I literally went back to watch the Amnesia anime because I totally forgot how it was like LOL >,>)

Haha, honestly, I did the same thing. Even when I was drowning in otome games, I read other people's reviews because time was everything. Now that I'm older, I'm definitely going to take a peek at those review XD Even if we haven't played many of the same titles, I'd still love to do that~ Since there's probably a ton of similar elements used in all the games If I'm playing it for the first time, I usually play it blind to experience failing and seeing the bad ending, or getting the normal ending, haha. For games like Hakuouki where I've already played it multiple times... I cheat and use walkthroughs 😅 How about you? Haha, he tended to make things worst, didn't he? Especially with that 'split' personality ^^; Have you watched the Amnesia anime? Yeah, he had eyes which could make any girl fall in love with him. Haha, his route was something else ^^; I mean, they're a couple, right? You would have sworn by the way they were treating each other that they were anything but. I also really like Ikki's friend (I forgot his name). Even though he was the 'brainiac'/'intelligent' type, I found a part of him kind of sweet Honestly, all the guys weren't so bad (minus the weird elements, lol). I forgot to ask, how did you feel about the guys in Hakuouki? (Aside from Kazama, haha.) Ah, I see~ I'm now tempted to get a mobile phone with an Android OS to see how it plays, lol. Haha, Western releases are either a hot mess or a fun rollercoaster

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Yeah, I just had a look around on Steam since I was a curious. Wow, there are a ton from a billion makers o.o My brain was having a hard time computing just how many hours I would need to spend playing every game X'D Ah, I didn't know there were polls. Sadly, I've been somewhat out of touch the recent otome game scene, so I'm not sure I could participate in those polls either. Erm, wow. Yeah, stories in otome games can be really bad, and sometimes the artwork, too. Wow, though. I should be shocked by those elements in Destiny's Princess. But playing a bunch of otome games has (sadly) made me realize how common those kind of odd/unsettling factors can be. It's a weird pill to swallow since it can make me feel uncomfortable. Ah, yeah, Touma in Amnesia... He is his own story ^^; Eesh =\ All together, it sounds like an unpleasant experience. I remember seeing when that game first came out in Japan, and thought the artwork looked great. But then I saw the story, and I was like... What? Oh boy. But wow. That pricing. Hakuouki is definitely a better investment, lol. Yeah, the story I thought was really interesting outside of the romance! I also kind of liked the premise that she had 'amnesia' and had to pretend to be dating some guy that she apparently loved in order to regain her memories. Haha, what an experience that would be, though Yeah, not going to lie, Touma's route left me disturbed. I had no idea what to make of it other than that I would never date a guy like that in real life ^^; And the fact that it's a common element... Oh, otome games. I love you, but sometimes I question the elements in it ^^; Oh, and those girls in Ikki's route. That also left a weird taste in my mouth, too. Aw, yeah, I love Shin even if he's the 'poster boy' for the series XP Sometimes, I find it hard to choose a favorite when the guys are all cute dorks in their own way, lol. Unfortunately not yet ^^; But that's awesome to hear~ I actually don't mind the additions. If anything, I'm super curious as to how they're incorporated into the story because of how good the original game was. I'll definitely have to play it when I get the chance. Lol, I love how otome games let you know from the get-go who the 'bad guy' is But still. What a shame X'D Haha, yeah XD If you do decide to emulate, I can recommend some good (or bad, lol) PSP otome games Ah, I see. I didn't know! Many apologies for my incorrect assumption ^^; But yeah that's pretty much what I did when I played it. I cracked open the jisho to look up the words as I played it Although, I guess, as you've mentioned, with google translate you don't really need one these days ^^; Times have really changed, lol. Haha, wow XD One can romance almost anyone even monks, lol! But it's nice to see that otome games have expanded outside of Japan. I remember it was mainly a Japanese thing, lol. How do the Korean/Chinese/etc. ones compare to Japanese ones? I've always been curious if it's any different or how the quality is. Although, it sounds like it's similar based on your comments~ OH XD Haha! The things one can do with a Wii controller >,>; Um, well, we're talking about games we're playing, so I think we're okay, right? ^^;

Ahh, I'm so sorry I didn't mean to put a damper on your desires to play more otome games >w< There are definitely some great ones other than Hakuouki (artwork and story-wise). But I don't think any of it can beat Hakuouki in terms of game time. Hakuoki, compared to most otome games, is a beast as you've already mentioned! Unfortunately, many other otome games are shorter. But that doesn't make any of them horrible/atrocious. (And the ones I know of are on the PV Vita =s) Ah, Amnesia is pretty good, too. Not going to lie, but I like the artwork in that game, haha. How did you like it? It's such a shame more otome games aren't available on Steam 😕 They really should put more on there especially since PC gaming is gaining more popularity. I haven't played any games made/released by Dogenzaka Lab, but Otomate is pretty good. There's another good maker, Rejet, but I don't think any of their games have been made available to the West =\ Haha, I agree with you there. They give her all these cool and amazing qualities... But that's about it. A lot of it, as you've mentioned, gets glossed over quickly, and in the end, she never gets to showcase any of it. She ends up becoming the damsel in distress for the most part, and I think that makes her character/personality suffer quite a bit. Sometimes, I wished they would have focused on her and how she grew as a person, too. (Haha, more reasons to love Kazama's route X'D) Ooh, I see I feel like I should play it soon to re-play the old routes and experience the new ones. Ah, yeah, it was (or still is maybe?) a huge thing for longtime devoted fans. I actually didn't know at first until I saw someone write all about it on their blog. Personally, I thought the art looked fine, and well, I thought the new characters looked really good X'D Yeah, both Takeda and Miki are drawn by the new artist. But I think they look great as well. When I first saw Miki's character (without knowing anything about him), I thought, wow... is he going to be dateable? XD Too bad he seems to be an antagonist in the story. Yes, there are several, lol. Yeah, it pretty much follows Hijikata's route in every iteration they've made. I think there's also a manga for it, but I haven't read it yet. And there's also a prequel game and anime series for Hakuouki called Hakuouki Reimeiroku. It's more of a visual novel game rather than an otome one (if you play the game). But I guess it's interesting to watch/play if you like more screentime for the characters. I haven't watched the anime for that one, so I couldn't tell you how it compares ^^; Haha, honestly, I chuckled when I saw he voiced a character from the movie, "Fifty Shades of Grey". A part of me is somewhat curious to hear him LOL Yeah, it's why I stopped buying imported games and relied as to whatever came out here in the West 😕 Well... I was half-joking? ^^; Ah, okay, I didn't know they stopped producing the PS Vita. They'll probably port it to PC or somewhere else sooner than later. I can't imagine that they wouldn't with the existence of the otome market If not, I think you could emulate the PSP games, at the very least. There's a lot of good ones on there as well. I don't speak it super fluently, but I can read it since I've studied Japanese before ^^ I don't think you would have a problem either since you mentioned majoring in Japanese language? For the most part, the language (unless you're playing a game like Hakuouki steeped in complicated history) usually isn't too difficult to read and/or understand. I had no idea there were Chinese ones? Wow, I have been living under a rock o.o Haha X'D Maybe it would have the player shake the Wii controller to say no LOL Yes, it seems so as I've written another long post ^^; So sorry about that~