Month: June 2010

The end of a journey: Full Metal Alchemist reaches it’s end

Posted on by Miroku

… And I have to say that it was a very amazing manga series with a very amazing ending. I am EXTREMELY happy that I chose to go back, after watching the Anime and the movie, to read the manga. 108 chapters (30 pages per chapter) filled with amazing story, touching characters, and extremely well written story… What more could you ask for? In short, this series was both fantastic in it’s art and immaculant in it’s telling. For most of the characters, I think it ended well. I was sad about the end of one or two of the cast, but they were still well written ends. All in all, I think I’d like to throw it up there on a pedistal along side of Trigun, Ruroni Kenshin, Inuyasha, and Elfen Lied for all time Favorite Series. It was simply fantastic and I highly recommend that if anyone hasn’t read FmA yet, that they should pick up on it now! Seriously awesome! I can’t wait to see what great story arisawa comes out with next!

~Miroku

Kerby is on the “Fritz”…

Posted on by Miroku

… And, I must say he didn’t do half bad. I, Jenny, Shaggy, Sibby, and Scooby (Shaggy’s lil bro) all ended up going to see Kerby in the production of “Frakenstein” that “Stage Crafters” presented. It was something that I and Jenny were not expecting (to meet the others there), but it was pretty awesome and the play was very well done. Inside the Play pamplet was a short introduction to the actors and kerby’s intro was pretty swell as he put up props to both us, aniRAGE, and to ashley (Anime Belle) and her “Kimono fairytale theature”. As for the acting, it was done especially well by all parties. Kerby did amazingly well for his Second performance ever and it really warmed my heart to see that the schooling he is taking with this group is really helping him along.

So, in honor of a dear friend, I’d like to formally congradulate Jon Kerby (Kerby) for a job well done! Keep up the great work, amigo!

~Miroku (Jeshua Cook)

New Job and Acting Venues for Moi!

Posted on by Kerby

So this week is going to be super busy this week!

Not only did I start my new job this week, but I also have a play coming up!

I started training today for my new job at N.E.W. today, beginning with orientation…. and how boring it was! Hour after hour of presentations and orientations with the company. At least most of it was informative. On the plus side, I get free hot chocolate and coffee for free! Whenever I want! I’m a happy man! (well maybe for the hot chocolate, since I don’t drink coffee!

On the other side, I’ve been busy with getting ready for my first theatre production play ever! (other than AnimeBelle’s Fairytale Theater!) The local community theater, Stage Crafters, here in Ft. Walton Beach, is in it’s 35th season, and my first audition ever landed me a role in the play. So come see me perform in all my glory this weekend and next! The dates are:

June 11: 7:30PM
June 12: 7:30PM
June 13: 2:00PM
June 18: 7:30PM
June 19: 7:30PM
June 20: 2:00PM

The venue is the Ft. Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium on Hwy 98 in Ft. Walton Beach, right next to city hall!

I must profusely apologize in advance for not posting for so long. No excuse, but hope to be posting more things to come and also more on a regular basis. Until then!

~Kirby

Raw is WAR!!! Or, maybe just well scripted…

Posted on by Miroku

So, here I am, working on our masquerade masks for metro while Jenny sewed on our friend Eden’s practice dance kimono when Jenny requests that we watch WWF Raw on USA. I haven’t actually sat down and watched any wrestling since Mike Fooley was Mankind and, as such, decided to kick back and watch a little. Needless to say, it brought back a bit of nostalgia to me and reminded me of the day when I and my brothers used to sit around and watch the WWF together. I laugh a little at this now, but back then… Wrestlers were fantastic warriors of strength and supreme determination. As an older guy, it really is noticable how much of it is scripted, but it still makes me smile a little to think about it.

I know it comes as a little random, here, but I just figured I’d throw that out there. Anyways, I gotta dash! Work comes early for me, once again. Take it easy out there!

~Miroku (Monk-Kind)

Another Glorious day to be alive…

Posted on by Miroku

That is indeed today. Nothing particularly special going on… Just glad to be here. Went and watched “How to Train your Dragon” again. This time, I and Jenny were accompanied by Duo and Evey (whom hadn’t seen the movie yet). It wasn’t in 3-d this time, but it was much more enjoyable to watch outside of it (in my opinion). The story is really cute and awesome and I really enjoyed having my love and a few of my family members with me. Also started work on the Grim Jr. Prostetic for Metro AND just about finished our masquerade masks. Just need to push Jenny to get my Kimono done, now. Speaking of Kimono’s: TOTALLY looking forward to the fairy tale theature which we are all going to be apart of again. Not sure what new stories we’ll be presenting, but I’m excited to see what new and fresh ideas Anime Belle has cooked up for this! Well, before this sounds anymore like a diary entry, I’ll be saying my farewells for now. Catch you guys on the flip side and keep your eyes pinned for more video’s and commentary from us here at aniRAGE.com!

~Miroku