Our dear friend Angie turned 22 (or was it 23?) Yesterday! I haven’t had a chance to get on a PC to announce it, though, but I do want to extended a belated Birthday wish of happiness and an awesome year to her, from all of us here at aniRAGE ^_^! Much love to ya, amiga!
~Miroku
Five more weeks till Metrocon and I’m stoked! Trying to get all last minute items done and planned performance items learned. This is REALLY going to be a great convention! I really can’t wait till it gets here.
~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
… 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)
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)
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
Just wanted to let everyone know that on today, a few years ago, Ashley Clark of AnimeBelle.com was born… Therefore, it’s her B-day Today and we would all, very much, Like to wish her a very happy Birthday and a wonderful and prosperous year to come! On a personal note, I pray that God blesses you and grants you the greatest desires of your heart, Ash. Anyways, go over and wish her a happy B-day too! Her site, again, is www.animebelle.com! Peace!
~Miroku
… It’s getting better all the time. Sorry,… A little old-school song reference there. Needless to say, I’m in a fairly good mood. Gonna get some good work done tomorrow, almost completed on my masquerade mask (and Jenny’s) for Metrocon, and just loving life in general. Progress for Metro is a little slower then expected, but it’ll all work out in the end. It’s going to be a blast to be able to perform with the Bells (www.animebelle.com) again in the “Fairytale Theature”. I’m really excited. Well, gotta get some Zzz’s in. Catch you all later!
~Miroku
I was invited by a friend to come to a local comic book shop and play in a small tournament that they host there. I’ve never played before, so I went over to his house, this afternoon, to learn how to play and to pick out a team. I’d like to say that I was a natural pro at it and I ended up winning and the angels came down from heaven and trumpeted me with praise, money, and delicious caramel-heath ice cream. While none of these happened, I actually faired pretty good and ended up with a score (which, I honestly thought I was going to not end up with). So, shall I become the next clix master? Probably not… But, I don’t think I’ll mind playing it again. Till then, though, I’ll be off… -dashes away, Freakazoid style.-
~Miroku
Kickin’ back on a day off; relaxin’ and doing some laundry. Saw a preview for a new movie coming to Theatures called “Splice”. I’m extremely interested to see what it’s about. Also, rented the “One Piece” movie: “The desert princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta”. I’ve not really gotten very into the series, as of yet, but I thought the movie was good and, having originally watched the series when it was being dubbed by 4kids ( I know.. Weep for me), I figured I’d see how the voice acting was.
I wasn’t dissappointed, actually… Except for with Zoro’s voice which (honestly) I had enjoyed previously as the one from the 4kids dub. Everyone else, however, sounded the same or better then the original picks did. The movie, itself, was kinda “chopped up” where they pulled scenes and scene sequences from various points in this particular arc of the Manga; merging it all together to form the movie. It’s not bad, but it felt a little odd having read this particular sequence and then watching it be hacked up and sewn back together in a frankenstein-ish manner… Thankfully, though, it didn’t leave out to much of the important info (although, it was a little confusing to watch people being maimed in one sequence and then be fine or close to it in the next).
All in all, I probably would recommend this to either the hardcore enthusist who can’t get enough of the straw-hat gang, or to someone whom is just trying to get into the series. But, yeah… It was worth the buck spent renting it, so I’m cool. Anyways, gotta dash. Washer stopped and there are dishes to clean! Catch you guys later!
~Miroku