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Dango Daikazoku/Nagisa (だんご大家族 / 渚) ~guitar~ – CLANNAD (クラナド)
Thu, 2/07/09 – 22:12 | 4 Comments

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First of all, today is my birthday, I’m 16 now! Yay ^_^ Putting that aside, I learnt this song a few days ago, at first it was just for fun, but I’ve decided to upload it in the end. Well, Dango Daikazoku ~piano~ is the first video I uploaded here (wow, almost 7 months already), so I thought, why don’t I upload the guitar version as well. It’s just a simple video, nothing flashy, no backing track, no multiple instruments, it’s just me and my guitar. Read the whole story »

nutcase23’s Japan trip – Tourist Traps
Thu, 2/07/09 – 0:46 | 10 Comments
nutcase23’s Japan trip – Tourist Traps

With the recent conclusion of my Japan trip and the return to my warm and fuzzy room, I could finally access some proper internets and watch my anime decently.

And now that my catching up with the online world has conluded, I can finally do this little post on my Japan trip.

Shine 2009 Festival Launch Coverage Part 2 – Kuro Bara Girls
Mon, 29/06/09 – 23:34 | 5 Comments
Shine 2009 Festival Launch Coverage Part 2 – Kuro Bara Girls

One of the main key events in Shine Youth Festival 2009 launch event in Singapore was the showcase of Kurobara Girls. The lovely costumes and also the interesting dolfies they have brought with them. I was able to hold on till the night to witness the event which was kinda interesting. I dedicate this post only for the Kuro Bara Girls.

The Banzai Beat #39: More indecency
Mon, 29/06/09 – 14:01 | No Comment
The Banzai Beat #39: More indecency

Jellokun reviews Clevage plus all the news, dvd picks and so much more on this weeks show. Also for anyone wanting to join us live, we will be broadcasting every Friday night on Blog Talk Radio from 9PM CST (10pm EST)

Shine 2009 Festival Launch Coverage Part 1 – Daytime Photos
Sun, 28/06/09 – 16:15 | 7 Comments
Shine 2009 Festival Launch Coverage Part 1 – Daytime Photos

Featuring activities from Kurobara Gothic Lolita Cosplay, J-rock band performances and some street gigs, I had taken my Nikon D90 out for her first outdoor walk today along with my kit lens 18-105mm VR and 50mm f1.8 lens. Enjoy the first part of the coverage of Shine 2009 Festival Launch

Touchdown! nutcase23 is back in Singapore!!!
Sat, 27/06/09 – 16:56 | 7 Comments
Touchdown! nutcase23 is back in Singapore!!!

Finally back on Singapore soil.
It’s been fun and I now have a terrible task of sifting through the thousands of photos ahead of me.
I wasn’t expecting any anime merchandise to be available but shopping around …

Sadness & Sorrow (悲しみと悲しみ) ~piano~ – Naruto (ナルト)
Fri, 26/06/09 – 0:36 | 2 Comments
Sadness & Sorrow (悲しみと悲しみ) ~piano~ – Naruto (ナルト)

Not really a fan of the series, but I have to say, this is an amazing song.
So much sad emotions are contained in this one song, and you have to admit that fact after listening to it for hundreds of episodes, in various scenes in the anime.
The song really means a lot to Naruto fans..

I has internets in Japan again……
Wed, 24/06/09 – 19:55 | 4 Comments
I has internets in Japan again……

It’s day 4 in Japan and I have finally got hold of some internets.

[Singapore] Spreading A Word: Help Charmaine Fight Against Neuroblastoma
Wed, 24/06/09 – 14:20 | 2 Comments
[Singapore] Spreading A Word: Help Charmaine Fight Against Neuroblastoma

I am helping someone to spread a word for this little girl – Charmaine who is suffering from Neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is one of the rare human malignancies known to demonstrate spontaneous regression from an undifferentiated state to a completely benign cellular appearance. Charmaine is suffering from Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, which is dissemination of tumor to distant lymph nodes, bone marrow, bone, liver, or other organs

Vidzone: My First Impressions and a Review
Wed, 24/06/09 – 8:55 | No Comment
Vidzone: My First Impressions and a Review

SCEE have redeemed themselves, at least in my Australian eyes. Gone are the days where we Aussies would be neglected by the European wing of Sony, and now we recieve much better regular updates. First …

Banzai Beat episode #38 Sensei is always drunk
Tue, 23/06/09 – 22:52 | No Comment
Banzai Beat episode #38 Sensei is always drunk

This week’s show is 2 hours long with two (not three) show reviews! Mahoromatic and El Hazard are on the chopping blcok this wek are they good we’ll let you know if you should spend your time on them. Also lots of news from more Funimatino server hacks and 60 foot Gundam statues

Checking in from Japan!
Sun, 21/06/09 – 21:27 | 7 Comments
Checking in from Japan!

And here’s nutcase23 posting from Japan!

It’s been day one and as you can see from the photo above where I’ll be sleeping for the day. XD

Have a long day ahead tomorrow and the flight was not helpful for my sleep.

Streetfest DJ Party 2009 [ver.shiro]
Sun, 21/06/09 – 12:55 | One Comment
Streetfest DJ Party 2009 [ver.shiro]

I’m probably the last one to post-up the Streetfest report. (as usual lol!)
Anyways, the event is back to it’s original venue (since 2005 at least), instead of last year’s venue which is held at Suntec.
Even …

[ADV. SINGAPORE] Tornado Colossuem: $1 LAN Gaming all week!
Sat, 20/06/09 – 9:46 | One Comment
[ADV. SINGAPORE] Tornado Colossuem: $1 LAN Gaming all week!

Colosseum LAN Entertainment Centre will be having a opening launch promotion for Gamers! From 20th June to 28th June, all Colosseum members enjoy $1 per hour LAN Gaming up to a maximum of 4 hours. The place is at 7th floor of Iluma – the new shopping centre opposite Bugis Junction.

Site Updates: May 09 and a Surprise Birthday Gift !
Fri, 19/06/09 – 23:10 | 3 Comments
Site Updates: May 09 and a Surprise Birthday Gift !

What? May updates? Isn’t tad slow ? Indeed, it is not much of a priority for this month’s stats as I was busy with many other things. I won’t be touching into detail on the stats, but it is now official for that The Banzai! Effect will undergo a facelift…and here’s what I get for this year’s birthday gift….

Again ~guitar~ – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (鋼の錬金術師)
Fri, 19/06/09 – 22:46 | One Comment
Again ~guitar~ – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (鋼の錬金術師)

Found out about the song after watching the cover for the song by 7208133
Actually, I tried listening to the original song (by Yui) first before watching the cover one.
For some reason, I didn’t like it at first…
So I gave the cover one a try, and I instantly fell in love with the song (the video is godly, watch it)
And then I tried listening to the original song again, and I love it.
lol…yea, I’m weird..