Shakugan no Shana 灼眼のシャナ

with hidden abilities in him, he helped a magical being on destroying creatures that sucked up human life. even though they started out most of the time fighting against each other, soon their bond grew n their battles became smoother as they look out for each others' back. anime here: Shakugan no Shana.

Old Rex Cucur Udang Cafe 老丽士虾饼

back in the old days, Rex cinema used to be popular for its fried snacks sold right outside the cinema. after the cinema was closed, several coffee shops tried to use its name for business. here are the remaining 2:

1. Old Rex Cucur Udang Cafe
2. Rex II Kopitiam

"Old Rex Cucur Udang Cafe" is located at Rubber Road, behind SCR (Singapore Chicken Rice), Kuching. it feels more traditional if compared. however the signature chili sauce (topped with crush peanuts) n prices for the fried snacks, remained identical for both branches. below are more photographs of the food n price-list. separate into 2 posts, stay tuned for "Rex II Kopitiam".

Asobi ni Ikuyo (2010) あそびにいくヨ

The story centers around Kio Kakazu , a high school freshman living in Okinawa. During a memorial service for one of his family ancestors. A mysterious girl with cat ears appears before him indroducing herself as Eris and claiming that she is an alien. However She be more troubling than he first realizes.

the anime was simply weird to start with, thus seeing characters from kampfer, & sacred blacksmith wasn't quite a surprise.

Thaumaturgy.

clearly known the magic he owns within, his persistence held her closer n closer without her sentience. for years these magical persistences he secretly hurled upon her, cloaking her, capturing her inside out bits by bits. years since, every come-together still has its impact on her. lifting the ambiance, lifting the weight dexterously.

私のヒーロー。

Hayate no Gotoku ハヤテのごとく

it was a story of a princess n her new butler, who was very capable of taking care n protecting her from all harms way. his new life began after being abandoned by his parents n hired by a rich girl, as her personal butler. anime here: Hayate no Gotoku.

Piecemeal.

a soft, unintentional nudge from an outsider reminded her that all was well. moving slowly howbeit progressively towards a decisive design. their keenness shifted disturbingly coherent, from before to after, where benefits were clearly at stake.

デザインは徐々に見えるようになる。

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

with voldemort growing more n more powerful, harry raced against time to destroy the Horcruxes (dark magical objects for voldemort to obtain immortality). they came across the story of the 3 most powerful objects in the wizarding world, the Deadthly Hallows. although we didn't expect this sequel to be productive, it was still far more disappointing. it started out exciting, but almost immediately after, it became dragging n most of the time, just waiting.

Debilitated.

face contorted in pain, she was bedridden as strength sipped out of her body, which failed in every way to respond in the way she intended it to. for days she dragged on, where day became night n night became day, drugged n barely conscious. lightheaded, she was utterly grateful for the warm embrace he continued to drape her in.

日が停止します。

Koihime † Musou 恋姫†無双

all the girls shared a similar fate of having their family members killed by bandits. they set out to take out the bandits only to find each other on the same mission. together they joined hands, allowing sisterhood to bring them closer to their goal. anime here: Koihime Musou.

Varmint.

out of curiosity, she mischievously squeezed herself through the hole, hoping it will fit. turning n thrashing against the grass n dirt only to find it gotten tighter n tighter against her waist. panicked, she whimpered, hoping someone would come n lend her a hand, freeing her before the sun sets behind the trees. yet afraid any sound she make will attract the callous behemoths that diabolically tracked her down.

激しいな人食い獣。

Damage (2009)

being an ex-convict, he struggled his way through society being provoked n looked down upon. when his victim confronted him, demanding money to save her daughter's life, he joined a duo to earn money by battling in the cage. watchin Stone-cold in WWE n in movies are 2 different experiences. he did better in Expendables (2010), being all macho n deadly. in this movie, he was cheesy for going all doubtful n hesitant over every single decision, which he ended up being pushed around anyway. it was disappointing to watch.

Augment.

ensuingly, turbulences emerged only to be dissolved. with correct aim n attitude, solutions laid waiting at the doorstep. thus showing clear contrast of the vice versa. deserting the dwellers, advancing towards an enchanted offing.

遠からず記憶になる。

Toradora とらドラ

she looked delicate, but despite her small size, she has a loud n violent attitude. in the new school, she met with a delinquent looking guy, whom was actually kindhearted. being able to tolerate her, they became good friends, n secretly in love with each others' best friend. anime here: Toradora.

Pulsate.

as the nerves continued to throbbed under her skin, more was travelling on its way towards her. held onto him as they strolled, enjoying the view of colorful balls hung on every possible angles. like gummy balls waiting to be chewed.

はでなガムボール。

Skyline (2010)

strange blue lights fell from the sky, attracting people like moths to flame. it took 3 days for the extraterrestrial / alien forces to swallow the entire human population, while secretly recycling the human brains. with awesome visual effect, the Strause brothers continued to feed our hungry eyes with beauty! however the plot was unfortunately, too short to please.

dog.

not knowing who its owner was, the dog was so friendly it would just approach anyone who gave a slight signal. while we looked at it curiously, it came over n sat right in front of us. left us both puzzled n thrilled, capturing many shots of it staring straight at us!

Ookami Kakushi (2010) おおかみかくし

he moved into the new city with his family. the city was famous for its citrus n wolves legend. when everyone showed interest in him n started vanishing, he realized that something was very wrong. the anime started out with eerie atmosphere, easily held my attention, wanting to know exactly what was the story about, n the cause of all the killings. the explanations came at the later part of the anime, but utmost satisfying, making the 12 episodes felt too short.

panthera.

taken by a British photographer after spending 15 months near these animals, just to capture their closeups. courtesy of -piggy-, shared on one slow, drowsy morning. here are some adorable shots of tigers n lions, picked out from its collection.

Altitude (2010)

a group of teenage friends went for a joyride, being kept secret from their parents. after a mysterious malfunction, their small rental plane went out of control. they found themselves trapped within a storm with a mysterious creature hidden within. giving a draggy atmosphere like Frozen (2010), yet not as gory as Final Destination (2000-2009), it was again another cheap horror flick. though lacked of bloody scenes, it was disturbing enough. yet when illogical scenes appeared contradictorily, it became so hilarious that the whole "horror-ness" of the film was destroyed.

Cloudburst.

the wind blew mercilessly, rain splashing, thrashing hard against the shed above them, eager to uncover all those who find shelter under it. gazes were thrown in their direction, yet they were in the own little world, a world where no others exist. stuffing, jabbing everything on the table down their throat, enjoying the gluttony caressed by harsh gale.

悪天候の中で楽しむ。

Gokujou Seitokai (2005) 極上生徒会

she was a new transferred student who got accepted into their student council on the very first day. the story then evolved around this clumsy new girl. the anime got even more annoying when the talking puppet on her hand had nothing but a badmouth.

cubs.

taken from National Geographic, courtesy of -piggy-, shared during one hectic morning. out of the busy schedule, these flurry big cats has yet failed to draw smile onto my face. below are some combinations of lions, cheetahs, n tigers' cubs. hopefully they lighten up your day as well.

High School Musical (2006)

unlikely teens were gathered, with buried passion for music. they soon became friends while audition for the school musical club. after all the struggles, they managed to break free from what was expected of them n achieve success in their play. friends n enemies getting together, making the whole film both entertaining n humorous to catch. this is by far the most enjoyable n most sincere HSM worth watching!

Naught.

chasing around in an infinite loop. before known, they were drawn into a circle, tagging each other's shadows. little did they know, there were things better left undone, words better left unsaid. being held captive, trapped in a huge forest called "nature".

円の中に閉じ込め。

Seikon no Qwaser (2010) 聖痕のクェイサー

their life changed when a silver-haired boy joined their campus, where battle became everyday life. the only way to gain power was through milk. the battle itself was a very unique part of this anime, the rest of it was just ridiculous n slightly repetitive.

Limpidity.

in the blink of an eye, the area was flooded by fierce hurricane. replaced lucidly, jamming clumsily into harsh gear. when the waves finally secluded, steady ripples overwrote the havoc, its purpose served.

竜巻の後に平穏。

The A-Team (2010)

4 top american soldiers were framed during their mission in iraq. the leader was determined to clear their names despite the humiliation. broke out from jail, he gathered the team n set out with a plan to retrieve the stolen evidence. on the surface, it looked like any other action packed macho film. however, it was definitely more than what meet the eyes. it was exciting, humorous, n absolutely smart!

Trailer: Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer

while the heat of anticipating Gundam 00's movie calmed during the second half of the year, the real show was finally on screen. yet to be available to every fan around the world, the japanese have the upper hand on first-handedly witnessing the final battle, sequel to its Season 2 anime. below are some trailers n promotional videos (for sharing purpose only), enough to send thrills down our spines. "when will people start understanding each other?"

Hyakko (2008) ヒャッコ

lost in the school compound, the 4 girls met by chance. from there they became friends n together worked through school n life. a very light n entertaining anime, most of the time humorous n caught myself laughing out loud. definitely worth a catch!

Pining.

woken up early, she sat quietly in the garden with a lonesome expression on her face. hand held close to her body, clapped tightly in a fist. it has been half a year since her late husband left her n the children behind, yet it seemed like decades the life without his warmth.

愛する人を大切に。