コンプエース 2014年8月号

With the bookstore having 20% discount, I got this magazine! Enjoy the screenshots/scans~

Cover page, featuring Vivio and Einhart!

Contents of this post:

1. Free gift
2. MGLN Vivio Life
3. MGLN Vivid
4. MGLN Innocent
5. Fate Prisma Illya

Had long planned to buy this magazine for the free gift that came along with it! I'm sure you can see from the cover; a MGLN Vivid fan!-Similar to the one with MGLN innocent as the theme

Next in list: MGLN Vivio Life

Normally, I don't post this manga scans but... This chapter is full of Vivio and Einhart moment! The scene in the last 8 panels are really asking for wild imagination to ppl like Corona! Swear Corona can be the second Hayate! 

Ok, after looking closely at the panels... I guess this chapter is about making Einhart to smile but Einhart can't? And, Vivio like her mother... Uses her own method to get Einhart to smile but! Instead got a blush from Einhart!(I mean who wouldn't in that sudden kind of situation!>.<) In that case, I'm like Einhart; I can't smile... Rather I can't smile intentionally like in a photo-taking session but can smile unintentionally as such of hearing or seeing something funny...

Moving on, it is MGLN Vivid chapter 62. For this chapter, I really regret not buying the last month issue of this magazine!- The fight between Vivio and Einhart had concluded in that issue! And I missed it!(-_-) Nevertheless, here's the chapter screenshots. (Bear in mind, it is only certain screenshots of the chapter itself; not going to post the full... If you want to read it badly, buy the manga or buy the magazine. In the first place, it is not my right to post all these like they are mine; got to consider the author and artist too....)

The screenshots are mainly on Vivio and Einhart (b'cos I'm being biased-.-) Nice to see that Einhart smiling now. I guess from how the aftermath is, Einhart could have lost to Vivio or the match ended as a tie... Or I doubt Einhart could easily open her heart to Vivio!-Something like how Nanoha and Fate finally became friends! I bet the author really like the whole process called 'befriending'... 

Thought that with Einhart's matter (which is the 'problem' in the first place) resolved, the series will end but NO! It can be called a little foreshadowing of bringing up Ixpellia's backstory.

A mini Ixpellia?!! What does this all mean? I have no idea what to make out of this... Got to see the next issue to know more...(Doubt I'm buying the next issue; my cupboard is getting full of magazine and manga...)

And then, there's some news and afterword(?) from the author or artist or both...

Great smile you've there, Einhart!

Fate and Nanoha Nendoroids!-A must have for Nanofate Fans!

Up next is MGLN innocent chapter 16 or second season chapter 3. Planned to post the screenshots until I saw the chinese website had long uploaded it, translated in chinese... And so, here's the link: [MGLN innocent second arc chapter 3] Compared to my low quality screenshots, I think the scanned full chapter on the website will be a better material to read. For people who can read chinese, you can read the chapter from the link. As for non-chinese readers... I'll give a summary of the chapter.

Summary: At the start, Hayate and the dark materials are discussing about the brave duel event held at T&H hobby shop. Hayate being Hayate, never fail to tease Dearche when there's a chance. And then, Subaru's challenge continues with her losing again from Nanoha's accel shooter. And that was her second last chance so leaving her with one last chance to challenge. Teana does not understand why Subaru kept on trying despite losing and more than anything why is she working so hard?; 'don't she get discourage or anything?'-Is what Teana can't comprehend. Subaru went on to explain that her feelings are the same as when Teana is practising for her shooting skills.-Brave Duel is something fun to play that instead of admitting you lost, continuing to push forward is more interesting. And that answer spur Teana to join the duel in helping her though not immediately.(From earlier, Teana was thinking that with her, Subaru would have succeed.-Another foreshadow.) It was until Subaru was almost done in by Nanoha's accel shooter(again-_-), Teana managed to intercept each shot and gave a card to Subaru to equip Revolver Knuckle. And then, this is when Teana allows Subaru to call her Tea and Teana call Subaru, Su. A symbol that their relationship just got closer! 

From the first 3 chapters of the second arc, I guess it is like StrikerS; Subaru is now the main character. Not complaining much since she was my fave until ppl said that rainbows are straighter than her... Somewhat true I guess? For this chapter, I was surprised that Subaru managed to block Vita's attack until I saw the Alisa and Suzuka's Chibi also guarding the attack. However, I thought Vita's attack is a piercing attack that can even break Nanoha's shield in A's? The only reason I can think of why Subaru successfully blocked is that the Vita in Innocent is just a middle-schooler unlike the knight of book of darkness whom has much more experiences...To add on, hope the summary helps>.<

Screenshot on MGLN innocent card game:

Younger versions of the numbers! Hoping to see the other numbers who have yet to be introduced in this manga! 

Last but not least, Fate Prisma Illya. Unfortunately, there isn't a chapter in this issue(sigh-.-) But there are tons of news about the upcoming anime!

Can't wait to see the anime in July! Hoping that after 2wei, the anime will continue to 3rei!!!

I guess this is all. Preview for the next month's issue:

I think there will be a MGLN vivid poster or something as the free gift in the next issue. Remember to watch Fate Prisma Illya 2wei! Starting on the 9 or 10 July!-If you're a fan of this series!

That's all then. Man, am I tired after a practice of cycling. Going to go sleep and energised for my last day of work! Will be updating on the projects soon in another post! This is Will signing off, ja ne~

Dark~

Strike The Blood and MA fanart

Did a Strike The Blood fanart the day before . Unfortunately, I screwed up drawing both Himeragi and Sekkaroku. Kojou was fine.

Just last week I finished watching all 24 episodes of Strike The Blood. All I can say is that it isn't a bad anime; just a watchable anime. The good parts are the character designs and animation plus the great songs!
Out of the 4 songs, love opening 1 and ending 2. You can hear the both songs from the blog's playlist plus opening 2.

Opening 1: Strike The Blood by Kishida Kyodan and Akeboshi Rockets

  

Opening 2: Fight 4 Real by Altima

For the bad points... I would say the plot itself. It seems kinda rush that it's like each arc can be watched separately and you can still understand what's going on. Also reading from wiki, apparently a lot of the back stories are not explained in the anime itself... Lastly, the relationship between Himeragi and Kojou. I thought the relationship is similar to the relationship of Shana and Yuji in Shakugan No Shana but I was wrong; completely wrong. Their relationship escalated too fast that from one episode of awkwardness to another episode of intimate moment of Kojou's first drink of blood... It seems superficial... 

All in all, I can only say it is light-hearted anime that is great to watch after work for a daily doze of anime. Hoping for a second season, considering the last scene with glasses guy and moegi or smthing.  

Battle between the 2 BP arthurs

Did this fanart yesterday after the new scholar MA event came out. Love the new designs of the arthurs especially the BP arthur! Hoping to get at least one BP scholar arthur card. Then, there's the frag battle... Hate it a lot with how frag is easily taken by players. Being a F2P player, I am clearly at a disadvantage but like what most F2P players said, one should persevere and press on. And, yes I finally manage to get one Gareth! Going for the second right now. Another 4 more to go.(Sigh) 

I swear MA is really pushing players to spend their money to buy pots. Just this afternoon, there's a maintainence. Was hoping a similar event of logging in at specific time to get event card but NO! MA has to go and tell players to finish each map that will come out every day in the last week of June in order to get the event card... With me trying to do frag battle, trying to get scholar arthur card and also trying to get the poker event card, with this new event... It's like doing all 4 things together and complete them b4 June ends... This is insane unless I buy pots which I will never since I learned my lesson in Maplestory... Never to spend money on in-game stuff. It's not worth it since when the time that you're sick of the game comes, you'll be reluctant to quit with the amt of money you spent on the game.-You'll feel it to be a waste to give up the game even though you're tired of it. 

That's just my ramblings with so many things to do. And, another month plus to go before school starts. I feel that my freedom is disappearing soon-I fear that yet it is inevitable. 

That's all today then! Going to go watch the last episode of Selector Infected WIXOSS! Heard that there's a second season!-Looking forward to it! In addition, waiting for Akuma No Riddle episode 12 to come up, subbed!-The cliffhanger at the end had been killing me since last week! 

Where I gt the pic for the MA fanart:

This is Will signing off, ja ne~ (The fanart will be uploaded to my DA and pixiv account!)

Dark~    

Funan Anime Matsuri 2014

Funan Anime Matsuri- As the name suggested, it is an anime event in which there are workshops for cosplayers to improve themselves, some anime screenings, anime merchandises sale, etc. It could be said to be a mini AFA event. Due to work, I could only be free to go there on the weekends which are packed with lots of people that may well give me headache just from being there.(nah, just kidding>.< but man, the crowd is no joke...-_-) 

There are a few booths due to the small area. First, there is a maid cafe which can be said to be a must for an anime event(judging from the anime events I went over the years, there is always a maid cafe without fail!) Next, behind the cafe is a card game area where TCG players can play card game there with their friends. Heard that there are tournanments going on there. You can also purchase cards there. Following up will be appealing to MA fans!-The cherry credits booth! If you play MA and follow the MA Fb page, you would know of the events installed for this anime events. At the booth, there will be people giving out free postcards. There are a total of 2 designs. One person is only entitled to one though you can easily just take one and come back to get the other design... 

The 2 designs are the two on the left while the right one is the bingo card. One can obtain the bingo card after you send a SMS to the given number at the booth, identify yourself as a MA player by showing the game to the people there before registering your name and email. You will be given a puncher to punch any random 5 numbers. After that, at certain time, there will be draws of numbers for the bingo event. If the number you punched are all been picked up, then shout out "BINGO!" and get checked by the people. If the people checked that it is right then yes, you won yourself either a poster or a pillow. 

If I had to talk about this Bingo event, I doubt I can control myself from writing all the bad experience about it... Nonetheless, as always, I congrats those lucky winners who won!

Moving on, there is an anime mechanise sale that is from GoodSmile Company. I'm sure any figurine collector would hear before this company since the goods it produced is top-notch but the cost wise... It isn't that bad but it is not something you buy like nothing; the products aren't cheap... I was planning not to spend anything but focus on that freaking MA Bingo event. However, after seeing the booth there selling anime stuff that is likely not available in Japan anymore, I decided to buy two random anime boxes from the anime series MGLN movie FIRST!

All the designs plus a secret char...

 I bought two of these boxes, hoping to get my fave char or second fave but...

 In the end, didn't get any of them despite the fact that there are 5 designs of them which is 50% probability yet... I gotten the other characters(sigh...) It's not that I dislike them or anything but they are just not my fave that's all...Regardless, they are still Nendoroid so it's still fine. 

In addition, there are displays of figurines that the booth is selling.

SNK Char from left to right: Mikasa, Eren and Levi

Thought of buying Madoka Nendoroid but after seeing the price...I think I will admire her from the display instead... It is sadly too costly for me to bring her home... The same goes for the Miku Nendoroid...

Lastly, the other booths are mainly on the some upcoming anime movies like K movie: return of the missing King or something along that line and an intro to One Piece PS Vita game.

Aside from these main booths, there were other booths set up on the fifth floor of Funan on the weekends where people sell anime stuff they made by themselves, such as badges, keychains, posters, shirts, etc.-Something like what EOY booths sell. I went to the MA booth for the free gacha but apparently, I was too late. In the end, I still bought one.

Initally, I gotten Andromedia but after my brother gotten a second of that poker card and wanted to exchange with me, I decide to change since I'm not really a fan of Andromedia or anything. Rather I'm a bit scared of encountering her... 

That's about it then. Overall, it was fun and look forward to the next year's event! This is Will signing off, ja ne~

Dark~

Chapter 1 FINALLY DONE! And name FINALLY DECIDED!

It's been like about 2 to 3 months since I started the project and finally(I mean really) I've FINISHED CHAPTER 1 of it! It was such a tedious process but good thing that I pressed on with my willpower to finish it. With some try-outs here and there, conclusion made is that I think I'll stick to writing down the dialogue instead than relying on the computer; it took much more time to input the messages than write down! And, even worse is that I forget to record the words I intend for the characters to say in each speech bubble...In the end, got to think again what should be input into the blank speech bubbles...

Okay, that was just my own thoughts on the project itself for chapter. And so, here's the chapter:

A total of 28 pages plus two cover pages. For the subsequent chapters, it will just be non-coloured covers. From what I had planned, the series will probably end in 5-6 chapters. In total, it should be over 100 pages so that it can be compiled into a book. Just hope my will, determination and inspiration will keep me going to see this project to its end and not stop it halfway... As of now, I'll be taking a break(around 1 month+) and work on other things(like the new manga idea and probably Tales project...)

Oh yeah before I forget, after much thinking done(today), I have decided to the manga name. It shall be called Fuhen No Unmei 不変の運命. It means Unchangeable Fate which pretty much will be the problem of this story. Whether the problem can resolve or not...Well, you just have to read on!

Hope all like it and continue to support this series! The chapter has been uploaded to DA and pixiv. Feel free to take a look from those websites or at here(whichever you like!)
DA: shade1995
Pixiv: http://www.pixiv.com/users/10004680

Meanwhile, I shall continue working on the drafts of Just A Dream! This is Will signing off, ja ne~

Dark~