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Insightful post, hyura. Thanks a lot. I hope they can somehow recover their web and twitter data and re-stablish themselves since mad magazine records did a great job listing them on all retailers and distributing that info all over the place. Their producers did an awesome job at pretty much everything, actually, with all those consecutive gigs with well known bands to promote the single release. Fingers crossed so the can channel back all that effort. What is more worriesome to me is how it affected the viability of the band. It seemed like he was fired on the spot by the band but he still was able to pull his scumbag antics such as ruining their on line presence... so I am affraid he was able to reach the band's funds. I hope they were able to evade the blow beyond internet assholery antics. I've waited like 4 years to have new decent Akira material and I don't want a con artist to make me wait another 3 or just make him retire for good. Then again, I am hopeful they were able to cut the infection soon enough.

It seems the vo. went rogue and erased them or messed with them in some way., so official announcements were made on Isuke's twitter. He's a real piece of work,this kiku guy... I don't think this project is over. The more I try to get what happened the more I think they doged a bullet here. Sure, some deals were in place to promote the band and everything seemed to be going smoothly but it would honestly be a worse sign if they still released the single. They probably want to rework the band and properly launch it than having to pay rights for performance and lyrics to a person they don't want to be asociated with. So they rather start anew even if that means throwing some serious work into the bin. This whole tanuki campaign was about warning Akira and Isuke before it developed into a bigger problem and stopping when the band just literally played once is dumb. I think/hope we can have news from this band or a new concept with the same people around late spring at the earliest.

It looks like that as soon as his previous bands were revealed tanuki taked action to warn the management about this individual suposed activities... I don't know what has he done but it clearly got some people very focused on him... and the backlash is grounded enough for the band to grab the hand brake... wow... I wonder about the details. His previous bands I was able to hear were pretty legit sound wise.

True... that's the only thing that makes me think this project will go on...

Wow that sucks... I didn't know the vo. was on any scandal... Hope akira, isuke and yuya get at it again together fast... Man Akira bands can't catch a break. Supper bummed. I was very excited about this...

Excited for the new lineup

I liked homosapiens a while ago, he's a good vocalist. Hope this banda lasts longer with good output.

More Lives: PURGE No'2 -darkness- 2016年3月4日(金）松山SALON KITTY 出演： Droop / JELLYFiSH FLOWERS /ALFRED 18:30/19:00 2,500/3,000

Ni No Kuni's system, AI and pacing turned what could have been a good game into a slow, frustrating grindfest. It looks and sounds awesome, but charming aesthetics won't never save such a bad game design imo.

Things about FF VII Remake that theople over here are not taking into consideration: It's only natural that this game is episodic/sold in chunks. Production costs are too high to create a game like FF VII with today's standards without making huge compromises. JRPGs have been getting smaller and smaller since we jumped to HD development because of this. Only now that tools and know-how are much better they are doable again, but they are still much more expensive to make. The FF VII Universe has expanded quite a lot since the original was released wich means even more stuff to put, re-arrange, etc. Doing it this way lets them do it without having so much pressure. It's more expensive for us customers that way but I think it has a much better chance of delivering a good experience. They have also promised that each chunk will have content worthy of boxed game release. That doesn't mean much but, but it's better than nothing I gess. S-E is developing some parts/episodes and Cyber Connect 2 (Asura's Wrath, .hack, Naruto Ultimate Storm) are making others. This lets the be experimental with some sutff and advance faster developing multiple parts of the game at once. So the first part could be released next year with no issues. Because FF VII Remake is being developed both internally and by a contracted company, it's just dumb to use an engine half of the workforce don't know how to use, like FF XV engine. Unreal 4 it's really easy to use and both S-E and CC2 already use it, so it fits perfectly. I hardly care about FF (only FF IX doesn't give me an smug and pretentious vibe that I don't tolerate in games... even though I know it's just my perception) but this is a very interesting project. I'm very interested in seeing and playing what comes out of this.

Needs clean vocals asap.

1: Do you buy multiple versions of releases, or buy at all? (Judgement-Free-Zone) I do buy, but I rarely buy multiple versions of stuff, if ever. 2: Do you collect cheki or other non-music related items from bands? Guitar picks and shirts... but only if the design pleases me. 3: Follow them on Ameblo, Twitter? I follow several official twitter accounts but that's mostly it. 4: Would you follow them on the street? I would greet them, if anything. 5: Dig through their trash? (Judgment-Free-Zone) Ew. 6: Does Visual Kei or other forms of your musical taste influence your style or personal life? Some of the work I do probably shows some influence here and there but I wouldn't say my clothing or style are too subjected to it. 7: Desire to move or visit Japan influenced by music? Among other stuff, yes. Visit only, though. 8: Do you read dirt-sheets of bands, like rumours, gossip, etc...? Yeah, it's fun sometimes. 9: Ever fantasize about being friends with band members? (JFZ) I can't imagine myself speaking japanese, so no. 10: Do you want to be in a Visual Kei band (or any other kind of band)? I don't have the kind of creativity and skillset to write, play or perform any kind of musical act... I wish I could but not the case. If I could I would not go for a VK band. I don't think westeners can do that kind of stuff with the same effect. Doesn't suit me either.

Most of the ones in the list are quite reasonable and easy to agree with. Let's get picky. I dislike people with tatoos, piercings and ear lobes/else dilated. Not on a human level, of course but I would have to jump through some hoops to date someone with a body that displays them in abundance. Dilated stuff is a no-no, though. I just find them very disgusting.

My nominations are: Metal Gear Solid V Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Dragon Quest Heroes Tales of Zestiria Rock Band 4

Welcome to the MH's GOTY Nominations thread! I thought it would be fun to have a GOTY thread, since this year has been pretty exciting for games. I've tried to set this up in the most easy and funtional way. If there is any hole or question you have, let me know! Now let's get with the nominations.

Those few seconds were unbeareable, confirmed shitband. Please disband. How dare they drag the novembers' name through the mud like this!? Their entre discography is doomed, hope they end it early and save everyone the pain of knowing they exist.

So this band would be the first under this label with somewhat big names on it...? First VK band as well...

Does anyone know something about this MAD MAGAZINE RECORDS? Never heard about them, seem like a subsidiary of Duke Records, brand I also don't know much about. Some of their releases also appear as published by "Indies of Japan" in some shops. Does anyone know what kind of stuff and production quality they usually have?

Perfect, thanks!

Do they have something poppier?

I am so curious about their setlist and look. This has a different vibe of Akira's other projects, with songs with english titles instead of just japanese. New vo. And ba. are surely because he moved from Tokyo to Matsuyama but I wonder what style they're going for. Will Akira's style work with just one gu.?

Pretty decent.

What should I expect from those albums? Any phases/periods I should know about before getting in?

I'd like to gather opinions about the band and wich CDs to listen to get into the band to know what to expect and how to try out everything the band has to offer. Thanks is advance!