Fractale / フラクタル

Yutaka Yamamoto, director of Kannagi, Black Rock Shooter and The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi Season 1 is coming up with new anime which soon to be aired on 14th January 2011. The series was called Fractale. I have no idea what is the story about so I will quote this synopsis here:

"In the future, the world is managed by a network called the Fractale System. A boy named Crane is living an aimless life with his parents, who are actually computer-generated "Doppels". One day, he runs into a pretty girl named Furyune, who is being pursued by someone. When he rescues her and helps to keep her hidden from her pursuers, he is pulled into her troubles as well. After meeting her, his life will never be the same."

Yamamoto staked a lot on this series, wrote that he will retire if Fractale fails. Pretty bold. Some people called him a drama queen, some people are impressed by his commitment to make good anime. One thing that struck me is one of the staff is an anime scholar whose task is to develop the story. Now I am really curious when I learn about this. Looking at the trailer, it reminds me shades of Last EXILE for some reason.

The only reason I want to watch this is because of Yamamoto.

Cast:
Clain : KOBAYASHI Yuu (小林ゆう)
Phryne : TSUDA Minami (津田美波)
Nessa : HANAZAWA Kana (花澤香菜)
Enri : IGUCHI Yuka (井口裕香)
Sunda : ASANUMA Shintaro (浅沼晋太郎)

Staff

Director : Yamamoto Yutaka (山本寛)
Original Work : Mandelbrot Engine (マンデルブロ・エンジン)
Series: Composition : Okada Mari (岡田麿里)
Original Story Concept : Azuma Hiroki (東浩紀)
Original Character Concept : Hidari (左)
Animation Production : A-1 Pictures
Production Assistance : Ordet

Home Site

Airing on 14th January 2011.

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Interview of voice actors/actresses from Gundam Unicorn

Enjoy.

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Nyankoi!/にゃんこい！ My reason for me watching it is...

This. And cats are fine too.

Ami Kawashima/ 川嶋 亜美: ToraDora! voice actress

Voice actress Eri Kitamura wearing the school uniform that Ami wore in ToraDora!, promoting her character. She cosplaying here technically, also...she is promoting merchandises that is related to her characters.

Yes, yes I am a slowpoke. Blow me.

Aya Hirano in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysian fans reaction part 2

The scan from some magazine. Have fun, Malaysians!

One of the funniest entry I ever did

Aya Hirano in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysian fans reaction

So on the lazy afternoon on last day of 2008, I stumbled on Low Yat Forum and guess what, someone noticed that Aya Hirano, the famous VA of Haruhi and Konata is in Kuala Lumpur doing photo shoots for her upcoming DVD. In space of 2 hours, the thread has spawned 8 pages and dozens of reply which looks like an infection of super Ebola or something.

The thread and subsequent madness

Funny as hell but I do sincerely wish my fellow Malaysians good luck in searching for her. Just don't freak her out if you people do see her.

Pictures of her in Kuala Lumpur can be seen here in another blog

Edit: The thread has been shut down and it reaches 30 over pages. Even the famous Sankaku Complex note it and few Malaysian posters were not too happy with the tone of mockery attached to the entry.

Sankaku Complex

As Joker said, "Why so serious?"

Seiyu /Voice Actress Award vote now opened internationally

A sign of increasing globalization of anime, the award now opens to foreign voters for their favourite voice actress/actor award in Japanese anime industry. Cited from their site:

The Seiyu Awards was established as an annual award to honor voice actors and actress for their achievements in memorable voice acting performances and creative works. The Tokyo Anime Center, in cooperation with the Japan Audio Producer’s Association and representatives from the animation industry, aims to contribute to increasing the status of voice actors and actress by providing the largest scale award show in the industry.

The official site

So any of you feel strongly about the voice acting, go to the site and vote. I haven't make up my mind yet on who yet, personally.