J's Chimes: New Anime Season Begins

Expect to see many new animes starting this week and more to come this season. Have really yet to finish various animes last season so gonna speed things up a bit soon. Some of the famous ones would include Yumekui_Merry, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Go Sick to Kimi Ni Todoke. Better start watching them soon to keep with the times...
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J's Chimes: Manga Ban In Action...

It's been reported that the Tokyo Manga Ban is put into action this year with convenient stores separating mangas from general sections and into the 18+ section where adult magazines are being placed... Sadly to say, some books like Manga Home which have a couple of obscene parts have been classified for matured audiences only... Even Shounen Jump may be in danger of such. But the question is if manga is placed in the adult section, what would happen to the manga industry now? Lots of doubts and fears come in about this coming ban which may affect the industry as a whole and also freedom of expression. Hopefully enough it will not affect other countries as well such as Singapore...
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J's Chimes: Kimi Ni Todoke 2nd Season

It's finally here! Kimi Ni Todoke season 2 has finally been broadcast on the 4th Jan 2011. One of the most popular animes of all time that turned into a live action movie in Japan. For those who yet to know of this title, I suggest you watch season 1 first before looking into this. Anyway episode 0 of Kimi Ni Todoke 2nd season is actually a recap of season 1. But what's truly amazing is the brand new opening and ending theme which sounds so melodic and nice... A highly recommended anime this season.
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J's Chimes: Unique Japanese Trains

Very often we take trains to reach our destinations but how often is it for you to see trains like those in Japan that even has a theme to it? Believe it not not, there's a train service that uses Strawberries as its theme known as the Ichigo Densha or Strawberry Train.


Even the logo is a strawberry... check out the interior design. You really don't get to see these things everyday... The train really looks like it just popped out from a fairy tail world, one that's really extraordinary cute that somehow resembles Hello Kitty.


Somewhat the interior designs definitely looks more comfortable than your travel with our local train service. There are banners of strawberry, posters and pictures of strawberries... And what the heck, even the cushions for the seats are strawberry prints...


And it's only in Japan where such trains are equip with something that looks like snacks and drinks for their passengers... Well even so, don't do it in Singapore cause ya gonna get fine even just by popping a sweet into your mouth...


The other unique train service in Japan is called the Omocha Densha. Briefly translated as the Toy Train, this train is specially design in its interior and even its exterior for kids and their parents to hop on board. Well as you can see, even the exterior is design something as to that of a toy to match its theme...


The whacky interior is somewhat refreshing and it looks like a playhouse for kids to play... But didn't your parents since young told you not to play on a moving train before? So why now?


The train is even equip with a Gacha Machine for those little kids to churn out a little toy... Nice way to make a little more money for a train delicated to kids...


Surprisingly there's even a bed included for small infants to ride on the trains too. Another thing you don't get to see everyday... Now that's what I call extreme customization for a train...


There are even toys being displayed in the cabinets of the trains... Perhaps to tempt them into getting one? I wonder with all that shaking and movement of the train, wouldn't the figures be under extreme turbulence?
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J's Chimes: Retired Figures

Sometimes you just have to make way for your hobby collections by disposing of the older models. Though it may be painful to do so, but its necessary to so as to make way for the new. I have little intention to keep Gashapons now due to the fact that will only be concentrating on scale models soon. So what do you do to your retired models too?
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J's Chimes: Japan Vending Machines

Vending machines are great because it is a much convenient and easier way to get your stuff. However in Japan, vending machines are a norm almost everywhere and are used widely for just about anything in which you could name. And so we can see from above where breads are sold in a box...


Can't get your eggs in the market? How about a little vending machine that looks like lockers where you'd need to put 200 Yen to get one of these...


Even alcohol can be sold via vending machines... Sometimes I wonder how do they restrict young customers from buying... Perhaps that's the reason why Singapore doesn't have any of these...


What would you do if it rains heavily? How about vending a umbrella? That's really something you wouldn't see everyday...


Oh no, you meeting starts in 5 minutes but you forgot to bring your tie or had stain it during lunch... Now you know where to get a new replacement...
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J's Chimes: Figure Randomness

Some fan decides to do a stop motion video using figmas, MMS and Revoltechs from various animes. Kinda comedic though as it looks as if some kid is playing with his toys with lots of randomness but in some way or another it seems rather unique and nice. It takes really lots of time just to snap and move the figures into place and perhaps this 'director' does have all the time in the world to do so. To watch more of his hilarious and awesome videos, you can click on here to view them in Youtube.
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