"Dear Brother" on Viki

"Dear Brother," also known as "Brother, Dear Brother" and "Oniisama e" is now being shown on Viki.  I thought to check out Viki when I read that the new Leiji Matsumoto anime "OZMA" was being one-day-late simulcast there.  Other anime shows are also being shown and offered for crowd-subtitling.  I see the first episode of "Dear Brother" is translated and I hope the rest will be translated by some kind hearted lovers of old school shojo anime.  This coming-of-age story at a private girls' high school is full of teenage angst and sexual confusion.  Osamu Dezaki directed this and it shows.  I really like his style of anime.  Here's hoping that "Rose of Versailles" will appear soon.

"Sakamichi no Apollon" English website

My hiatus from writing about anime lasted about two seconds.   I found the official website for "Sakamichi no Apollon" and was surprised that the English version of the site was incredibly detailed and everything was translated.  I find that highly unusual.  Does this mean this will stream subbed in English?  My fingers are crossed.  http://www.noitamina-apollon.com/index_en_top.html

The Big Bang channel and Shamrock Shakes

I was going to post the new "Fantastic Baby" YouTube video for completeness, but I didn't really like the video so I decided not to.  The OCD part of me is crying out, but sort of muffled.  I am going to try to write about other things than Kpop, Jdramas, or anime.  Of course, I know my opinion on the latest Starbucks featured drink is something the world needs to know.  By the way, I really like yearly return of the Shamrock Shake at Mickey D's.  Minty goodness.  It seems thinner and more neon-green-streaky than before, but I still like it.  I wonder how many times I can buy it before it's discontinued for another year. 

BIGBANG - BAD BOY M/V

Second video! Big Bang roams New York chasing girls while wearing outrageous clothing. I bought their mini-album "Alive" and I'm really enjoying it.