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November Sumo Tournament!!!
Yokozuna Harumafuji
The November Sumo Tournament is at an end, and it was interesting as always. Finally with all three Yokozuna back with the four Ozeki it proved to be interesting with all these high ranked guys ready to go. Though how things would play out or how it would go provided to be interesting. Also I believe that it marks 10 years now since a Japanese wrestler hasn't won the tournament. Also the Chairman of the Sumo Association died during the tournament. Now let's just jump right into talking about the individual rikishi (wrestlers)
Yokozuna Harumafuji - On just the second day of the tournament Harumafuji lost to Osunaarashi (M1) and many of his fans began to worry since Harumafuji has never gone on to win the tournament when he losses in the first week. However Harumafuji went on to win the next twelve days in a row. In an amazing match between then undefeated Hakuho and Harumafuji, Harumafuji was able to perform great sumo and get the win thus tying the two Yokozuna and providing Harumafuji with the great opportunity to win. The next day he won over the other Yokozuna Kakuryu, who won last tournament. However Harumafuji lost on the last day which could have caused a playoff but luckily for him Hakuho also lost, thus Harumafuji won the tournament his 7th victory and the first time he's won in two years. Harumafuji provided some great sumo in this year when he's had trouble with injury especially his elbow. However in closing Harumafuji won the tournament 13-2, a very good record. Also note that Harumafuji took the previous two tournaments off due to injury.
Yokozuna Hakuho - For the first twelve days it seemed like Hakuho was back and ready to win again, and he won twelve straight days. People began to think that he would again win the Tournament with a perfect record. However Harumafuji won against him on the 13th day. However things didn't brighten up for Hakuho when he lost on the 14th day to Ozeki Terunofuji and then he lost again on the last day to fellow Yokozuna Kakuryu. Amazingly losing three days in a row. Hakuho ended up 12-3, still an amazing record though and runner up. Hakuho also displayed some interesting sumo, one match acting like a matador and played a cat trick as it is called. Perhaps he was just playing around and showing his versatility.
Yokozuna Kakuryu - Such a lack luster tournament for Kakuryu just after he won the previous tournament. It seemed like he was out shown by his fellow Yokozuna. He lost on day one to Yoshikaze, and things never really turned up for him too much. He did win against Hakuho which insured Harumafuji's victory. However Kakuryu only went 9-6 definitely not Yokozuna standards. However Harumafuji has gone 9-6 before as a Yokozuna. However it is still disappointing to see the Yokozuna with a low record, not to mention again that he won the previous tournament. I heard one say that this may be Kakuryu an up and down Yokozuna.
Ozeki Kisenosato - He got the best record from any of his fellow Ozeki with a 10-5 record. Kisenosato did for a good part stay up for the race for the tournament, but again failed to do so. However he did come away with a double digit win and had the best record out of the Ozeki. He also won against Harumafuji on the final day. Maybe 2016 will see Kisenosato winning.
Ozeki Kotoshogiku - This was his home town tournament, and did the fans love him. For the first five days he went without a loss and perhaps people started talking about him actually winning, though he lost on day 6 he went on for the next two to win. People talked about how he was in top forum, perhaps could win and was doing great. However the rest of the tournament was not as kind to him when he went 4 straight losses, followed by a win. However it was then that he had to pull out due to injury. Luckily he walked away after securing a winning record, and finished 8-6-1. Hopefully 2016 we see an on fire Kotoshogiku and perhaps see him win a tournament.
Ozeki Terunofuji - After getting injured in the closing days of last tournament Terunofuji decided to come to this tournament and not drop out. Things didn't go amazingly for him either in the following days having an up and down tournament and for a good part of it seeming to stay at x-x. However in the closing days Terunofuji did win against Kakuryu and Hakuho. In winning against Hakuho he helped to give his stablemate Yokozuna Harumafuji the same gift that Harumafuji had given him several tournaments back, helping him secure the win. So Terunofuji was able with an injury to finish 9-6, an alright record. Hopefully he will rest and come back in 2016 ready to go at top form.
Ozeki Goeido - He was on probation, meaning that if he got a losing record he would be demoted from Ozeki. Like Terunofuji he had an up and down record. At some points it seemed like he would he would get a losing record and at other times he seemed safe. He did win against two of his fellow Ozeki and the Yokozuna Kakuryu. However on the final day Goeido was just 7-7, going up against his big rival Sekiwake Tochiozan, and he won! Goeido secured his winning record on the last day, much like how Kotoshogiku did not too long ago. Perhaps Goeido with this will see that he needs to do Ozeki sumo 15 days of the tournament not just 8 or 9.
Sekiwake Myogiryu - Really just had a terrible tournament, going the final 10 days without a single win and finishing with a 2-13 record. He will see himself down the ranking and probably somewhere at say Maegashira 3 or so.
Komusubi Yoshikaze - Had a good tournament, though only going 8-7. He seemed like he was going to have an another amazing tournament when on the first two days he took down Yokozuna Kakuryu and Ozeki Kisenosato. Though he finished off with 1 win over a Yokozuna and 2 wins over Ozeki. He also got a special prize, the Technique - the most sought after one. With this Yoshikaze will definitely be going up to Sekiwake in January, and hopefully he can begin a push for Ozeki - where he will need around 33 wins over 3 consecutive tournaments. I hope that Yoshikaze can keep it up and perhaps we will see him as an Ozeki sometime in 2016.
Komusubi Tochinoshin - Unfortunately for Tochinoshin he didn't have a great tournament and only managed to get 7-8 wins, not that big of a losing record though so perhaps he will only see him down at say Maegashira 1 or so, which isn't that big of a fall. Though he probably will fall. Let's hope that next tournament he can do better.
Maegashira #4 Ikioi - Another amazing tournament from Ikioi, with a great record of 12-3, meaning double digit wins. Though he wasn't as much in the hunt for the tournament, he was able to do amazing work and get a great record, and for the second tournament in a row got the fighting spirit prize. Ikioi is doing very well and we will probably see him up at Komusubi in January. He's been a Komusubi once before but only for one tournament. Let's hope that Ikioi can keep up his great sumo in 2016.
Maegashira #4 Endo - It seems like Endo won't be the rikishi that everyone thought that he would be. Getting a terrible record of 4-11, he will be seeing him back down around Maegashira 8, maybe lower. He could bounce back quite well but we will have to see.
Maegashira #5 Sadanoumi - Oh Sadanoumi, getting another losing record unfortunately at 5-10 with double digit losses. Oh the pain, he will probably be finding himself around Maegashira 8 or so come January. I hope that 2016 proves to be a great year for Sadanoumi and that we can find him back up at higher ranks.
Maegashira #7 Kaisei - The Brazilian just for FS. He did well enough but had his moments where he just couldn't do it. Though he did end the tournament with a good 9-6. He will probably find himself up around Maegashira 3 or so.
Maegashira #10 Shohozan - Had a great tournament and people even began to think that he had a chance at winning the tournament, though unlikely the chance was there. He could have been involved in a play off, but just like the other leaders Yokozuna Harumafuji and Hakuho they all lost on the final day, giving the win to Harumafuji. But if Shohozan hadn't lost there would have been a play off. Though he still did very well getting 12-3 record with double digit wins and got the fighting spirit prize. Well done for him and he will probably be finding himself up around Maegashira 5 or so come January.
So that wraps up the November Basho, it was a good one - though the final day was probably a bit disappointing since everyone on the leader board lost and there was no playoff. Still though it proved to be a great tournament. In 2016 we will be looking for perhaps a Japanese rikishi to win a tournament and break the 10 year curse on Japan. Perhaps see a new Ozeki, and maybe more.
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State Senate Elections Start!!!
I honestly don't know what to put here.
Well the State Senate election is just starting up, after Secretary of the Interior Lewis and Daniel thought that he had no part to play in the election when he actually did. However things are now well underway and now the Secretary doesn't have anything to with election, as its all in State hands from here on out.
In the West the election seems to be coming down to Undefined Wet Land States of the Conservative Party and Tristannia of the International Communist Party. Since the West is a big Communist State and the President Pletamia has requested that no other Communist run, it seems like Tristannia will be elected and maintain the 1 Communist in the Senate. In the South though things are heating up in a way. Libertarian Washington, from the Otaku Party, is coming again to take back his senate seat from Regionia, of the Conservative Party, who is fighting to maintain it. Though many in and out of the state have already show massive support to Libertarian Washington, one person said "I endorse LW, for what's its worth. He's apart of the OP, a good friend, and a good senator." So far it seems like Libertarian Washington will win in a landslide, which would open up his existing seat - perhaps appointing a member of the OP and giving the OP the lead in the Coalition. In New England though things are gearing up for a competitive race against Incumbent Hunteiria of the Otaku Party and Speaker and Pepe Drakan of the new Alliance Party (though he will be running as an Independent because the AP only has him). However no clear winner has come forward and probably won't till election day.
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The Alliance Party Comes Back
The Alliance Party, a left wing party that died off several months ago after only living for a few months itself, has returned. Brought back by the same Pepe Drakan on November 24, 2015. With its return the International Communist Party has in its convention debated on if they should approve of its existence, as perhaps it is the only other party that would put itself near the left. However other than that so far the the Party has seen no new members, and by law and tradition the party is not officially recognized as a party, just like the Potato Party. It is though unclear as to if the Alliance Party will take off, historically left wing parties don't last long - even if they have a huge boom in membership. This contrasts to Center and Right wing parties that tend to last much longer and are much more willing to work together. Now this could be disproven but it would take time, and lots of it. However if the Alliance Party can gain membership and perhaps have a coalition with the Communists then the left could provide, if anything a small opposition to the Otaku Party and the Conservative Party and their working coalition.
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Department of the Interior Active as Ever
The Department of the Interior headed by Lewis and Daniel has been seeing tons of activity and work. Though Lewis and Daniel recently tried to resign, though he decided against it, it has been as active as ever. Under Secretary Lewis and Daniel's leadership 13 new emoticons have been added, the Hall of Culture and Cupcakes has been updated and got new pictures, a lot of terms now have descriptions for the first time, the first newspaper run by the government was launched and saw massive support, a poetry contest, and a recruitment contest. So much has been done and is being done thanks to Lewis and Daniel, including using his budget. The Secretary said in an interview with The Messenger that "There is still much to do, its only the start. I hope to have the region behind me when moving forward."
We hope that the Interior continues their great work for the region.
Culture/Opinion/Good Anime Section - Fall-time Edition!
Hello, Hello, Hello we are once again back for another addition to my favorite section. Remember that the names of the new ones are links to MyAnimeList were you can find more information, Synopsis, reviews, average score, Voice Actors, and more! Also I would be happy to talk about any series or movie that you might want to discuss. Once again I shall list the names of those I have done. Also Lewis and Daniel is always happy to talk about anime with you. Or if you need to know some anime sites just ask! This time you will also be getting a Summer time edition! I usually just copy and paste this part of the article. Tell me what else you want to see here! Please know that as we go back and look at some or if I have on my blog, I will be putting a (R) after it to show that I have already written reviews on, it is not apart of the title like (TV) or (2005) might be
Spice and Wolf (R)
Nodame Cantabile
Code Geass
School Rumble (R)
Honey and Clover
Clannad (R)
Great Teacher Onizuka (R)
Eden of the East
Kimi ni Todoke (R)
Mushishi
Ah My Goddess (R)
Full Metal Panic
Trigun
Kino's Journey
ef - a tale of memories
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (R)
Toradora
K-On!
One Piece
Guin Saga
Sekirei
Rec (R)
Glass Mask (2005)
Durarara!!
Cowboy Bebop
Angel Beats!
Usagi Drop (R)
Itazura na Kiss
Kobato.
Ouran High School Host Club
Princess Jellyfish
Genshiken
Hanasaku Iroha
Skip Beat!
Kids on the Slope
Eureka Seven
Death Note
Black Lagoon
One Outs
Princess Tutu
Fullmetal Alchemist
Love Hina
Hyouka
Cross Game
Waiting in the Summer
Psycho-Pass
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Sword Art Online
Mirai Nikki (TV)
Crest of the Stars
Attack on Titan
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
Beck
Tari Tari
Kemono no Souja Erin
Gin no Saji
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha
Tokyo Godfathers
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Nodame Cantabile
Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Log Horizon
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
The Wind Rises
Gingitsune
Nana
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Azumanga Daioh
Now and Then, Here and There
Berserk
Record of Lodoss War
Akira
The Vision of Escaflowne
Macross
The Seven Deadly Sins
Touch
Slayers
Fate/Zero
Redline
Garden of Words
Bartender
Kimagure Orange Road
Yotsuba&! (Manga)
Chocotto Sister
Gearing up for the Holiday season we have Chocotto Sister!
The Story is about Haruma Kawagoe who has always wanted a little sister, but unfortunately didn't get one. Till one day for Christmas Santa comes and delivers him a little sister, Choco. Now he goes about living with his new little sister.
The Story is alight to good. This is mainly a slice of life anime, and for that it does very well, and the relationship between Choco and Haruma is well done. However the biggest downfall is in romance, it should have gone farther in it, but it is what it is. Other than that it proves to be a nice slice of life anime.
The Characters are good. While they are not the best, nor my favorite, they have their own unique charm to them and they are well done enough. True they could have been improve a good amount, but I still found myself liking them all, and for good reason.
The art is slightly older, as it aired in the mid 2000s. But I thought that it was good enough, and I didn't really have a big problem with it. Of course it could have done better, but I think that it did well enough for the show.
The music was eh. There is one key song that they keep playing and is apart of the anime and is the ending as well. For the beginning it is well enough, but soon it started to ware on me. Both the opening and ending weren't amazing, and I mainly skipped both of them. Though I admit the ending is better than the opening.
The voice acting, I watching the sub, was good enough - I thought that all of the characters were voiced well and I had not problems.
Overall I liked this anime, it had a lot of enjoyment for me, it was good! Though somethings aren't the best I think that together it provides to be a good anime, though it does have a lot of fan service, sometimes unneeded. It has some flaws, but I think that it is a good anime. My big problem with the romance, seems to be patched a bit with the manga that I haven't read. Anyways it was a good anime, and I enjoyed it.
Gangsta.
A different anime, name gangsta.
The story is about gangs, special people, and more in a city. Where Worick and Nick have their company solving problems and are out for hire.
The Story is alright, it sets itself up for something really good, but really falls flat in the end. The world building in this anime, was alright - it could have been much better and it could have divulged the rules the bind the special people. I feel like it falls flat of what it could have been. That said this is a weird anime, as in its very different from what I normally watch or know of.
The Characters are alright as well. Could have been better, but could have been worse.
The art is good, I think that it suits the anime well enough.
The music is alright. The opening gets old fast, and is weird. The ending wasn't special. Really the music isn't anything special.
The voice acting was good, watching the sub.
The ending was disappointing.
Overall I spoke little about it, because I really couldn't bring myself to type more. While it is interesting in the beginning and different ultimately is squanders this and falls flat of what could have been a pretty good anime. I am sure that some people will like it and will find much more enjoyment out of it than I. However I think that it just falls flat and is disappointing.
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1
This review can pretty much apply to the second movie as well.
The Story is set in the Code Geass world, at sometime in the timeline - I'm not sure. It is about the Europeans and their war with the Holy Britannian Empire, and surviving and stuff. It focuses again on Elevens and the Europeans, while also giving us insight into parts of the Empire.
The Story is eh, I mean interesting to a point but at first seemingly completely irrelevant to the original series. At one point I got mixed up and thought that the Europeans where actually Birtannians and spent an entire battle wondering why the Empire was fighting itself. The story though picks up more in the second movie, but I feel like it never gets anywhere special, nor holds the same charm of the original series. Also because it seems to be set well before the end of the original series, we get few answers.
The Characters are alright. They have there moments, but most other characters just fade well into the background - and you tend to forget about them. They could do better with those and they could also improve upon the main characters as well.
The animation is superb, super updated from the original series. It is very well done, and almost too much at points.
The Music is good. I noticed in the battle they seem to play jazz and before you know it when the battle is at its climax you notice what seems like a trumpet or so playing full blast and seems to over take and become forefront in the battle. I can't figure out if I like this or not. But other than that the music is alright, I had no problems with it.
The voice acting was good watching the sub. No problems, well besides being accustomed to watching the dub for Code Geass.
Overall these two movies fall short of the original series. They fail to captivate me like the original did. The best part of it though is the boobs, oh the boobs. Best part, by far - oh so good. Anyways the enjoyment of it for me was held to a point. Perhaps watching the other movies in this line will help to better develop everything and make it worth the watch. But as of right now I just don't feel like its worth it.
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